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1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction XF45 NGC. S-261. B- 1803[1C] Small Date, Large Fraction. S-261, B

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1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction XF45 NGC. S-261. B- 1803[1C] Small Date, Large Fraction. S-261, B
<B>1803<1C> Small Date, Large Fraction. S-261, B-20, High R.2. XF45 NGC. VF25 EAC.</B></I> Die State III. The obverse of this variety has a wide, even date with the 3 embedded in the drapery. The hallmark of this die state is a long crack that arcs from between the 80 in the date, through the drapery, the lower tresses, and the ribbon to rejoin the rim at about 9:30. On this specimen the crack has developed enough to cause two different planes on the coin, with the area to the left of the crack more recessed. This deeper plane is confirmed by following Liberty's hair across the crack, as it shows less wear on the left side of the crack than on the right. This example is medium-brown and appealing, showing few distractions under a glass except for a small, semicircular dig to the left of the 1 in denominator. This coin occupies a middle position in the expanded Condition Census in Breen's large cent <I>Encyclopedia,</B></I> which lists 14 coins ranging from MS61 to XF40.<BR><I>Ex: Bandonis (12/1/1966).</B></I> Envelope Included.