The 2022 EAC Auction St. Louis

Includes 1796 S-110 R3 Draped Bust LDS (VIII) with a cud at TY G5 net G4 for roughness and scratch, 1796 S-113 (maybe) Draped Bust Basal State-1 with

The obverse is slightly better than the reverse, as usual on the variety. The surfaces are smooth and the only significant mark is a small but obviou

Sharpness F15 but much of the left half of the reverse is pitted while the remainder of the planchet is reasonably smooth, especially the obverse. No

Sharpness VF20 or slightly better but there is microscopic granularity hidden under the glossy toning. No verdigris and the only marks are a few fain

Slightly sharper but the fields are covered with uniform microscopic granularity under slightly glossy olive brown toning. No verdigris. The only ma

A few points sharper but there is microscopic roughness on both sides plus a few small areas of shallow verdigris. Slightly glossy reddish brown and

Glossy medium chocolate brown with smooth surfaces. Just minor contact marks scattered over both sides, none significant. Later die state, Breen IV

Includes 1797 S-140 R1 G6 Very late die state with significant swelling on both sides, and 1798 S-159 R3 Style I Hair with Small 8 VG8 net G5 for an

Glossy reddish brown and chocolate with lighter brown toning on the highpoints. Smooth and attractive, just a bit dirty. The best identifying marks

Glossy medium brown blending to chocolate in protected areas. Mostly smooth with traces of microscopic roughness in protected areas. The left half o