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1797 S-137 R-2 VG7VG10 but there are pits on the portrait and obverse rims, and old scratches on the central reverse. Mostly glossy dark steel with da

1797 S-138 R-1 F15VF30 sharpness but there is microgranularity on the surfaces and faint hairline scratches that blend in well on the portrait and obv

1797 S-139 R-1 VG10A couple points sharper but cleaned and now mostly olive brown and steel with subtle bluish tones and hints of faded red under the

1797 S-139 R-1 VG10Rather glossy chocolate brown and steel. The notable marks are nicks on the portrait under the ear, a pin scratch below that in the

1797 S-140 R-1 VG1010 points sharper but there are corrosion spots before the throat and face, as well as in the reverse protected areas. Otherwise fr

Trio of Draped Bust Cents, 1797 & 1798Trio of Draped Bust Cents. Includes a 1797 S-140 medium to dark chocolate browns V-LDS AG3, a 1798 S-148 M...

1797 S-143 R-5 F15XF40 sharpness with uniform granularity covering the the surfaces except the highest points, which are smoother. There is also a nic

1797 S-143 R-5 F12+VF30 sharpness but uniform granularity covers all but the high points on both sides.There are a couple of tiny rim bumps at the bus

1798 S-145 R-3 G6VG10 sharpness but there are a handful of old hairline scratches on the obverse. Semi-glossy medium to dark olive browns. M-LDS, Bree

1798 S-146 R-5 ANACS VF Details (Corroded)VF30 sharpness but corroded and cleaned with microporosity and very fine roughness on the surfaces. Mostly d

1798 S-147 R-5- Large 8 VG10Style I Hair. A point or two sharper but recolored slightly glossy uniform dark steel and olive brown. Mostly smooth but a

1798 S-147 R-5- Large 8 VG8VF20+ sharpness but there are scattered pits on the obverse and one on C in AMERICA. Mostly medium brown with steel toning

1798 S-148 R-2 Large 8 PCGS XF Details (Cleaning)Lightly cleaned and retoned glossy medium brown and light chocolate with small areas of darker chocol

1798 S-148 R-2 Large 8 VG1010 points sharper but there is fine granularity on the surfaces and a couple notable digs, including one at the nose and an

1798 S-149 R-4+ G5G6 but there is an old scratch before the throat, a more notable one on the central reverse, and very light roughness on the reverse

Lot of 4 Draped Bust Cents 1798-1802Lot of 4 Draped Bust Cents. Includes a 1798 S-149 FR2, a 1798 S-153 FR2, an 1800/79 S-193 FR2, and an 1802 S-233 A

1798/7 S-150 R-5 G5A point sharper but there are old scratches on the central reverse and a few faint diagonal hairlines over the shoulder down to the

1798/7 S-151 R-3 G6Rather glossy chocolate brown and steel. The notable marks are nicks on the portrait under the ear, a pin scratch below that in the

1798 S-155 R-3 AG3Glossy deep olive browns with steel tones in the protected areas. There is a diagonal scratch behind the hair braid and a tiny rim b

1798 S-156 R-5+ Reverse of 1795 VG8F15 sharpness but there numerous nicks and abrasions scattered across the surfaces, and a few minor bumps along the

1798 S-157 R-2 VF20Attractive mostly tan brown with steel tones on the high points and in some protected areas. There are traces of microgranular corr

1798 S-158 R-4 G6Medium to dark chocolate browns and steel, the latter mostly on the devices, particularly the reverse. There is some dark crud around

1798 S-163 R-4 VF205 points sharper but there is a minor rim bruise at K-2 on the reverse and minor nicks scattered on the fields and devices. None to

1798 S-163 R-4 F155 points sharper but there are several minor rim bumps and trivial marks on either side. The only worth noting are a rim bump right

1798 S-164 R-4 AG3G6 sharpness but light roughness covers the surfaces and there is a scratch through the portrait from the chin to the hair braid. Da

1798 S-165 R-4 F12+A few points sharper but there is a rim bruise over R in LIBERTY and scattered marks on both sides. MOst are trivial but numerous,

1798 S-166 R-1 VF30Near XF sharpness but there are two digs along the dentils behind the lower hair curls and a small horizontal scratch under O in ON

1798 S-166 R-1 VF20VF25+ but there are several rim bumps and bruises on both sides. The most notable are before the throat, over LI, and over M and C

1798 S-167 R-1 G5+VG8 but there are light scratches on the portrait and a few tiny rim nicks over LIB in LIBERTY and ES in STATES. Otherwise free of n

1798 S-170 R-3 VF20VF35+ but there is a horizontal hairline scratch on the central reverse, a lamination stop LI in LIBERTY, and several rim bumps on

1798 S-171 R-4 F12VF20 sharpness but there is fine porosity on the surfaces as well as a crack on the planchet edge at K-11 that extends through to th

1798 S-171 R-4 VG8VF25 sharpness but there are traces of shallow, old verdigris in some of the fields and protected areas, and a notable void on the s

1798 S-172 R-2 VF25Attractive chocolate brown with hints of underlying lighter brown, the latter more prevalent on the reverse. There is a tiny rim bu

1798 S-172 R-2 G5VG sharpness but there is fine roughness and a some minor pitting on the obverse. There is also some dark crud in some reverse protec

1798 S-173 R-3 Small 8 VF25+Deep charcoal and reddish chocolate surfaces with lighter brown on the high points. There are trivial marks on the fields

1798 S-173 R-3 Small 8 VF20Ten points sharper but there on some contact marks on otherwise smooth surfaces. The notable marks are some nicks on the po

1798 S-174 R-2 VF25VF35 are a couple small pits around AME and the surface have been recolored light brown and steel on the obverse, several shades da

1798 S-176 R-4 G4VG8 but there are two dents, one on each side of the portrait, and microscopic roughness on the surfaces. Two tone dark steel brown w

1798 S-177 R-4+ VG8F15 sharpness but fine porosity is scattered across the surfaces, stronger on the reverse. Glossy chocolate and dark steel. M-LDS,

1798 S-177 R-4+ VG7+VG8+ sharpness but light roughness covers the surfaces. Two tone deep steel brown in the fields, lighter olive on the devices and

1798 S-177 R-4+ VG7Pleasing light to medium browns with darker brown in the protected areas. The notable marks include minor rim bumps behind the hair

1798 S-178 R-5+ Reverse of 95 VG8VF25+ sharpness but the surfaces are covered in granularity, stronger around the reverse peripheries. Dark chocolate

1798 S-179 R-2 G5F12 sharpness but there is damage along the rim over (L)IBER and microscopic roughness around the portrait and lower fields visible u

Lot of 4 Draped Bust Cents 1798, 1800, 1801Lot of 4 Draped Bust Cents including a 1798, a 1798 cleaned, an 1800/179, and an 1801 counterstamped J.R. A

1798 S-180 R-5+ Small 8 VG8F15+ but there is light roughness and tiny pits on the surfaces of both sides, strongest around the peripheries. Free of no

1798 S-180 R-5+ Small 8 G6VF25 sharpness but corroded with fine roughness and porosity on the surfaces. Free of notable marks. Semi-glossy olive and d

1798 S-180 R-5+ Small 8 G4+A few points sharper but covered with uniform microscopic porosity. Dark olive and chocolate browns free of notable marks o

1798 S-181 R-3 Large Fraction VF2015 points sharper but there is a patch of corrosion from LI down to the hair braid. Deep steel with lighter tan on t

1798 S-185 R-2 Small 8 VF3015 points sharper but covered with very fine granularity, just a touch stronger on the reverse. No verdigris, and the only

1798 S-185 R-2 F15+Chocolate and olive browns gently mottled with puffs of deeper steel. There are traces of dark crud in some protected areas, mostly