^Lot 270 1794 S-32 R-2 F15+

1794 S-32 R-2 F15+Ten points sharper (more where properly struck, less in the weakly struck areas) but there are a few light contact marks and stains. The notable marks are a light scratch in the field before the chin and another lighter one below ON. Mostly glossy light olive and steel brown with subtle puffs of reddish brown on both sides. Traces of microscopic roughness can be found in protected areas, mostly on the reverse. M-LDS, Breen state IV, with a strong radial crack through the first S in STATES and die clashmarks on the reverse. Unevenly struck with weakness along the right edge of the obverse and lower part of the reverse; the reverse is rotated 45 degrees CCW from the normal head-to-foot die orientation. Graded VF30 net VF20 and tied for CC#18 in the Noyes census, his photo #25829.Certificate Number: Pedigree: Ex Denis W. Loring 8/1979-Fred H. Borcherdt Collection