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1804 1C VF25 NGC. S-266c. B-1, R.2. Die State III. The 1804[1C] VF25 NGC.

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1804 1C VF25 NGC. S-266c. B-1, R.2. Die State III. The 1804[1C] VF25 NGC.
<B>1804<1C> VF25 NGC.</B></I> S-266c. B-1, R.2. Die State III. The obverse rim is broken through RTY, with the break extending downward to touch the tops of those letters. The reverse shows a light die crack through the tops of MERI, but not yet through C, with a break forming at the rim above. This example is pleasingly detailed on a problem-free, smooth, dark-brown planchet. Despite the fact that this coin has been subject to extensive counterfeiting, large cent specialists and many other numismatists know of a simple test that will uncover most of the impostors: the 0 in the date is directly opposite the O in OF. This date, along with the 1793 and 1799, have long been considered the "keys" to the large cent series, and this pleasing example is sure to occupy a place of honor soon in a new collection.