EAC2025

EARLY CENTS AUCTIONS

LOT 226 1800 S-202 R4+ G6 . Rather glossy olive brown and steel. The reverse is sharper that the obverse and heavy swelling affects many of the details on both sides. The notable marks are a small nick on the rim left of the date, a larger one on the rim left of the hair ribbon, a couple more right of the Y, and two nicks at the second S in STATES. Late die state, Breen state VI, with significant swelling on both sides, similar to the preceding lot.

Ex Douglas F. Bird-Erik Schneckloth Collection (includes the Bird sales ticket)

 DOUBLE STRUCK S-202

yes LOT 227 1800 S-202 R4+ G4 . Very slightly sharper but there is a large “X” with an additional crossbar lightly scratched into the center of the portrait plus a strong rim dent just left of the fraction. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and attractive, choice for the grade. Terminal die state, Breen state VII. The die cracks on the obverse are massive and the reverse is very heavily swollen. The extra break extending from the failure left of the shoulder is strong (compare to the preceding two lots). This cent was double struck. The first strike was slightly off center (about a millimeter) to K-6 and the second impression was slightly off center to K-1.5 leaving a separation between the strikes of at least a millimeter. Evidence of the initial strike shows on both sides, strongest under the big die break left of the lowest curl and above ON in ONE where another ON is located. A neat mint error on a great die state.

Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/3/2013:311-2022 EAC Sale, Early Cents Auctions 5/14/2022:225-Erik Schneckloth Collection (includes both lot tickets)

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