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LOT 177 1801 Counterstamped T. COMLY. Most likely a S-215 counterstamped with T. COMLY on the reverse. A Basal State 1 with the obverse nearly worn smooth, but the stamp is VF. Unlisted in Brunk.

LOT 173 1801 S-214 R-4+ G6. F12 sharpness but there is old corrosion and granularity across the surfaces. Free of notable marks otherwise. Medium brown and olive gray. EDS, Breen state I.

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

LOT 174 1801 S-214 R-4+ G6. Glossy dark olive brown, a few shades lighter on the devices. There are a couple wispy pin scratches that blend in well on the portrait, and a rim nick over CA in AMERICA, no other notable marks. Struck slightly off center towards K-6 on the obverse, resulting in the bottom of the digits not making the planchet but the date remains readable. MDS.

LOT 178 1801 S-216 R-1 F12. Rather glossy dark olive and steel patina. Free of notable marks on smooth surfaces. Full date and legends, LDS with the reverse rim break over the first S in STATES.

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

LOT 179 1801 S-219 R-2 3 Error Rev AG3. Deep olive brown on porous surfaces with a couple old scratches on either side. Despite that, the devices are outlined and all three errors on the reverse are visible. Strong date. E-MDS.

LOT 175 1801 S-214 R-4+ G4. Slightly sharper but microscopic roughness covers the surfaces, minimized by an old cleaning that left faint hairlines on the surfaces. Now toned deep bluish steel with faded ruddy brown on some of the devices and high points. Weak at OF but readable legends and date. LDS.

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

LOT 180 1801 S-219 R-2 3 Error Rev G4. Slightly sharper but there are rim dents right of LIBERTY, under the bust tip, and behind the lowest hair curls, as well as old scratches around STATES. LIBERTY and the denominator are obscured, but the date is strong and remaining legends and reverse errors visible. MDS, Breen state IV.

LOT 176 1801 S-215 R-4+ VG10. Fine sharpness but there are minor nicks on the portrait and fields, as well as a more notable rim nick at AT in STATES. Smooth deep steel brown surfaces, a couple shades lighter on the devices. M-LDS, Breen state V.

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

Ex; DWL 1978 - Fred Borcherdt

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