1804 C-8 R1 Spiked Chin VF25. Slightly sharper but the obverse was very lightly cleaned and has retoned glossy medium chocolate blending to darker chocolate brown. The reverse is uniform original glossy darker chocolate brown. Only a few trivial contact marks on smooth surfaces. There is some dirt caked close around the devices on the reverse, and there is a spot of crud covering the E in STATES. MDS, Manley state 3.0. The dentils on the obverse are nearly gone and the crack through LIBERTY is clear. The "Spiked Chin" is strong. Davy #04.8.13.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1938.
Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2
