^Lot 214 1808/7 C-2 R-3 VG10

1808/7 C-2 R-3 VG10Sharpness VF30 but dark and covered with fine granularity. There is some shallow scale in the field left of the lower end of the hair ribbon and a bit more right of the second S in STATES, no verdigris or contact marks. Dark steel and olive with slightly lighter chocolate toning on the highpoints. Mostly matte in appearance except the high points. Rare MDS, Manley state 4.0 early. A fine but relatively clear die crack extends up to the dentils from the top of the B and a faint one reaches up from between the E & R to the dentils. A strong cud break connects TY to the rim. The date, overdate, and legends are clear.Certificate Number: Pedigree: Ex Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/1/1998:47 - R. Tettenhorst Davy Collection #08.2.17 Goldberg 9/4/11:350 - Bob Kebler Collection