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LOT 199 1802 S-226 R-3 VG7. F15 sharpness but there are numerous marks scattered on the surfaces and rims. The most notable are old hairline scratches across the obverse, a couple on the central reverse. Cleaned long ago and now toned mostly olive brown with faded artificial red in some reverse protected areas. Strong date and legends. E-MDS, Breen state II.

LOT 198 1802 S-225 R-3 VF25. 10 points sharper but there are scattered nicks on the portrait and fields, one before the nose and another on the neck the most noteworthy. Mostly glossy medium brown with hints of lighter tan and rose underneath. Smooth, hard surfaces. E-MDS, Breen state III.

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

LOT 200 1802 S-227 R-2 G5. Cleaned long ago and now toned back chocolate brown and deep charcoal with hints of faded artificial red on some high points. The only notable marks are minor rim bumps under the date and bust tip, and after OF. Strong date. 

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

LOT 201 Lot of 6 Draped Bust Cents 1802-1803. Lot of 6 Draped Bust Cents including an 1802 S-227, 1802 S-233, two 1802 S-241, 1803 S-243, and 1803 S-249. All grade FR2 with minor marks and surface issues consistent with the grades. However all have outlined portraits and full dates except the S-227 on the latter. 

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

LOT 202 1802 S-228 R-2 VG7. A few points sharper but light granularity covers the surfaces. There are a handful of nicks on and above the portrait, and a small scratch right of Y in LIBERTY. Strong date. EDS. 

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

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