Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1796 S-118 R5+ Draped Bust AG3. Sharpness VG7 but the obverse is covered with fine to moderate granularity and the reverse is lightly corroded with slightly uneven surfaces. No verdigris or contact marks other than a dull rim nick over the C in AMERICA. Slightly glossy light chocolate and olive brown with some lighter brown toning on the reverse. The date and legends are complete and easily readable in spite of the roughness. There is a minor planchet clip that does not reach the dentils behind the middle curls and at the opposing rim over D-S.
Estimated Value $400-UP.