Early Dollars
1796 $1 Large Date, Small Letters, B-5, BB-65, R.2, VF30 NGC. Bowers Die State IV. An ever-enlarging die lump between I and C of AMERICA increases in size with each die state. Here, the lump is substantial, where it touches C and overruns the center of I while following the curve of C downward. Smooth wear mitigates most abrasions on this attractive VF example. Cool-gray fields contrast with silver-gray toning on the raised devices. There are no adjustment marks or other distractions to disturb the considerable eye appeal. Census: 8 in 30, 27 finer (8/17).
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