1808 S-277 R2 Tab Double Strike F15. Turban Head. Sharpness VF30 with very light roughness under a slightly glossy dark olive and steel brown patina. Traces of shallow verdigris show in protected areas on both sides. A dull pinprick near the ribbon left of star 11 is the only notable mark. MDS. Double struck. The first strike was normal and the second was 95% off center to K-1 leaving a tab on the rim. The obverse was struck against the die while the reverse was impressed against a new blank planchet during the tab strike.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Stack's 6/27/1975:395-Carvin Goodridge collection (lot ticket included).
U.S. Colonial and Copper Coins,
Large Cents
