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LOT 239 1803 S-265 R-4 Lg Date, Lg Fraction G4. G6 but there is fine granularity on the surfaces, more so on the obverse than the reverse. Glossy steel brown and dark olive, free of notable marks. EDS, Breen state I.

LOT 243 1806 S-270 R-1 VF20+. VF35 sharpness but there are light scratches on the portrait and fields and very faint microgranuliarty in some protected areas visible under a glass. Otherwise smooth to the unaided eye with mottled dark chocolate brown and steel brown surfaces. MDS.

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

Ex; Dean Johnson 6/1976 - Fred Borcherdt

LOT 240 1803 S-265 R-4 Lg Date, Lg Fraction G4. Glossy chocolate and dark browns with a few scattered areas of microporosity. There are also a few nicks on the portrait and fields. Full date. EDS, Breen state I.

LOT 244 1807/6 S-273 R-1 G6. Medium brown and dark olive, the surfaces are a little dirty but otherwise semi-glossy and smooth. Bold date with clear overdate feature. LDS.

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

LOT 241 1804 S-266c R-2 PCGS Genuine (Surface Damage). VG10 sharpness but there is fine roughness on the surfaces and several nicks on Liberty’s cheek, neck, and drapery. Dark brown and steel patina. A bit weaker but readable at UNITED STATES, the remaining legends and date are strong. Certificate # 1504.98/18424670

Ex; Hans Cook Collection

LOT 245 Pair of 1807/6 S-273 R-3 Draped Bust Cents. A pair of 1807/6 S-273 Draped Bust cents. One is LDS graded FR2+ and the other MDS graded G4. Both are medium to dark olive browns and have minor marks and microroughness consistent with the grades. Strong dates. 

LOT 242 1805 S-269 R-1 VG10. VF20 sharpness but fine granularity covers the surfaces. The obverse is rather glossy dark steel with lighter brown on the highest points, while the reverse is dark olive with light brown on the high points. Free of notable marks. E-MDS, Breen state II.

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

Ex; Fred Borcherdt

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