^Lot 305 1797 S-120b R-2 Reverse of 1796, Gripped Edge VF20+

1797 S-120b R-2 Reverse of 1796, Gripped Edge VF20+Sharpness EF45 but covered with microscopic granularity under rather glossy dark olive brown and steel toning. No verdigris and the only mark is a diagonal scratch from the cheek into the hair where it fades away. MDS, Breen state III, with crumbling at the throat. The date and devices are strong and the "Grip Marks" on the edge are clear.Certificate Number: Pedigree: From the Fred H. Borcherdt Collection