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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

1798 S-185 R-2 F15Near VF sharpness but there is a minor lamination over T(ED). Glossy medium olive brown with scattered dark steel spots on the obver

1798 S-186 R-2 VF25VF35+ but there is microscopic roughness on the surfaces of both sides. Dark chocolate and charcoal tones. Free of notable marks. M

1798 S-186 R-2 VF20VF25+ but there is a chip stop the drapery and light hairline scratches on both sides, mostly on the portrait. Trivial marks scatte

1798 S-186 R-2 VF20Attractive light brown with light steel tones on the high points and devices. Only the most trivial of marks, a dull nick before th

1798 S-186 R-2 F12A few points sharper but there is a scratch through Liberty's neck and traces of maroon, shallow scale under the hair braid. T...

1798 S-186 R-2 VG7VG8 but there are small digs behind the lower curls and over ON in ONE, and traces of old verdigris in the protected areas of both s

1798 S-186 R-2 AG3G4 but there is a small dent in the hair and microporosity in some protected areas. Semi-glossy dark brown surfaces. TDS, Breen stat

1799 S-189 R-2 PCGS G6Deep olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown on the high points. There are a few minor marks including a couple planchet

1799 S-189 R-2 ELECTROTYPE F12F15+ with very fine granularity on the surfaces. Glossy light brown and charcoal on the obverse, the reverse mostly the

1800/79 S-192 R-3 VF25Near XF sharpness but very fine microgranularity is visible under a glass. There is a dull nick on Liberty's cheek and ano...

1800/79 S-194 R-3 F15Semi-glossy chocolate brown and steel. Trivial marks are scattered on both sides, nothing major or distracting, but enough to war

1800/79 S-194 R-3 VG8+F12 sharpness but covered with microgranularity on all but the highest points. There are also minor bruises on the rims, one und

1800 S-196 R-1 80 over 79 VG8F15 sharpness but lightly cleaned and now toned a nice medium brown with scattered steel spots across the obverse. There

1800 S-199 R-4 VG8VG8+ but recolored and now mostly olive and steel with underlying faded red and iridescent blue steel and sea green tones. Trivial m

1800 S-199 R-4 G6Glossy dark brown and olive browns with traces of old verdigris in some reverse protected areas. Only a few trivial marks otherwise,

1800 S-199 R-4 AG3+G4+ but there is digs and dents on the central areas of both sides. Medium to dark chocolate brown surfaces. TDS, Breen state IX la

1800 S-200 R-3 VG8A couple points sharper but there is a fresh pin scratch through the hair and cheek, and the surfaces have been recolored a dark bro

1800 S-200 R-3 VG7F15 sharpness but lightly corroded with tiny pits and traces of old, jade verdigris on both sides. Otherwise dark brown semi-glossy

1800 S-200 R-3 G6+Mixed dark brown, olive, and charcoal on semi-glossy surfaces. The notable marks are nick at the leaves below F in OF and wispy pin

1800 S-203 R-3 VG8Dark brown and steel gently mottled with puffs of deeper steel. There are traces of microscopic roughness in some reverse protected

1800 S-208 R-3 F12VF25 sharpness but there is microporosity covering the surfaces of both sides, as well as a couple faint pin scratches on Liberty&...

1800 S-211 R-3 VG10Dark chocolate and steel browns. There are a couple minor nicks in the upper hair, and a rim nick over ER in LIBERTY, trivial marks

1801 S-213 R-2 VF20Medium chocolate brown, darker on the reverse, with spots of darker steel toning on the obverse fields and lower hair. The notable

1801 S-214 R-3 F15VF25+ sharpness but microgranularity covers the surfaces except for the high points, which are smooth. THere is also a vertical scra

1801 S-215 R-4+ F12VF sharpness but there is a diagonal scratch from T(E) through the wreath to ON(E), and a rim cut stop the obverse at IB.Dark brown

1801 S-215 R-4+ G6VG7 but there are a couple scratches on the reverse through E and E in UNITED to the wreath. Only the most trivial of marks otherwis

1801 S-216 R-1 VG10F15 sharpness but there are tiny spots of shallow corrosion scattered on either side, most notably above the hair braid, behind the

1801 S-218 R-5+ 3 Error Rev VG8Sharpness F12 or better but covered with fine to moderate granularity. No verdigris or contact marks and the eye appeal

1801 S-219 R-2 3 Error Rev VG10+A couple points but there are numerous nicks scattered on the fields and devices, nothing major but numerous enough to

1801 S-219 R-3 3 Error Rev VG10VG10+ but there are a couple minor rim bumps below the bust tip and the bottom hair curl. Medium brown and light steel

1801 S-219 R-2 3 Error Rev G4Dark olive brown surfaces with microroughness on either side. There is a nick in the hair near the hair braid, another ri

1801 S-219 R-2 3 Error Rev G4Cleaned and now toned mostly steel with underlying faded red on Liberty's neck and the reverse devices. There are a...

1801 S-219 R-2 3 Error Rev FR2+Pleasing medium brown with darker chocolate in some protected areas. There are old hairline scratches that blend in wel

1801 S-220 R-3 1/000 F12VF20 sharpness but lightly corroded and cleaned, and now deep bluish steel with traces of old verdigris and maroon areas of sh

1801 S-220 R-3 1/000 VG7Glossy deep steel and olive browns. There are minor nicks on the portrait and fields consistent with the grade, one bottom fri

1801 S-221 R-2 Corrected Fraction VF2520 points sharper but fine, uniform granularity covers the surfaces. No verdigris, and the only mark is a minor

1801 S-222 R-1 VG105 points sharper but lightly corroded with fine roughness and a few scattered pits on either side. The obverse is light brown were

1801 S-222 R-1 AG3+Semi-glossy dark chocolate and steel browns. Trivial marks are scattered on both sides, the most notable include one in the mid hai

1801 S-223 R-1 F15+VF25+ but microgranularity covers all but the highest points, which are smoother. Glossy dark brown and steel on the obverse, a cou

1801 S-224 R-1 F12Chocolate and olive browns . there are a couple nicks in Liberty's hair and trivial marks in the fields, all consistent with t...

1802 S-225 R-3 VF30XF sharpness but traces of light verdigris remain in some protected areas with a dark olive green and dark steel patina. The only n

1802 S-226 R-3 VF25+XF40 sharpness but there are faint scratches in the left obverse field up to LIB, and several flakes on the reverse. These include

1802 S-228 R-2 1/000 Fraction VG10VF sharpness with numerous nicks and abrasions scattered across both sides, nothing too major but enough to prevent

1802 S-229 R-2 F15XF sharpness but there are numerous bruises along the rims of both sides. The most notable include one at R(T), right of the bust ti

1802 S-230 R-1 VF2015 points sharper but there are fine scratches across the obverse portrait and fields, as a few at RICA. trivial marks and abrasion

1802 S-231 R-1 Stemless F15VF25 but there are 4 digs on the portrait at the cheek the ear, the lower neck, and in the hair behind the neck. There also

1802 S-232 R-1 VF35XF40 sharpness but there are a few light marks including pin scratches on the cheek and field before the mouth, and tiny rim nicks

1802 S-233 R-2 F155 points sharper but there are rim dents at TE in UNITED and ST in STATES. There are also a couple nicks over E and I in AMERICA. Mo

1802 S-234 R-3 VF20XF sharpness but uniform granularity covers the surfaces which have been cleaned long ago and now toned medium brown and bluish ste

1802 S-234 R-4 F1515 points sharper but there is fine porosity on the surfaces and a notable nick in the upper hair. Glossy dark brown and deep steel.

1802 S-235 R-3 VF25+X40 sharpness but there are minor nicks and pin scratches on the portrait and fields. The most notable are a few on the cheek, one

1802 S-235 R-3 VF255 points sharper but there are numerous trivial nicks scattered on the surfaces, nothing major or distracting but enough to prevent

1802 S-235 R-3 VG7A few points sharper but there are numerous nicks on the portrait and fields, and one below ON in ONE, and some shallow ruddy scale

1802 S-235 R-3 G6Glossy medium brown with darker brown in some protected areas. Free of notable marks, no verdigris. LDS, Breen state VI late with the

1802 S-235 R-3 AG3+Glossy dark brown, a few shades lighter on the high points of the devices. There are trivial marks on both sides consistent with th

1802 S-236 R-1 AU55AU55+ but there is a light scratch over ICA. Attractive light brown with deeper brown in some protected areas. V-LDS, Breen state I

1802 S-236 R-1 XF45PLeasing medium olive brown with underlying light brown and auburn in some protected areas. There are also a handful of dark steel

1802 S-236 R-1 VG10F15 sharpness but there are notable rim dents on both sides, most notably under the date, and behind the lower hair curls. There ar