Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1797 C-1 R2 Plain Edge, 1 Above 1 AG3. Double Struck off Center. Glossy medium chocolate brown in protected areas with lighter steel brown toning covering the devices. The planchet is mostly smooth and attractive but there are traces of reddish verdigris around UNITED. Basically just a well-worn half cent. The date is complete and easily readable, including the 1 Above 1 feature, but it is not strong. Double struck. The first strike was 20% off center to K-2 while the second strike was centered on the planchet. Obvious evidence of the first strike shows on both sides, strongest in the field before the bust and along the right edge of the reverse. EDS, Manley state 1.0, prior to swelling on the obverse. Weight 86.7 grains.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano 4/27/1991-the Missouri Cabinet, Davy Collection, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/4/2011:164 (lot ticket included).