Description:

1811 C-2 R3 G5. Tab Double Strike. Slightly sharper but there are a few contact marks, mostly added in an attempt to tap down the tab to make the coin more presentable in commercial channels. The notable marks are a small dig left of star 6 and a couple light rim bruises under the 11 in the date. Glossy chocolate and steel. No corrosion or verdigris, and the surfaces are smooth except for the contact marks. Double struck. One strike was centered on the planchet and the other was 95% off center creating a tab above star 7 that includes an arc of dentils. The tab is nearly identical to the tabs on several other pieces in this sale, both in terms of position and percent off center. This suggests the planchets were being entered and removed from the press at a similar angle, and an error in the placement of a planchet would cause a nip or tab in the same general area. Seeing such a large group of these errors at one time lets you see patterns that may remain hidden otherwise. EDS, Manley state 1.0. Davy #11.2.9.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Paul Munson-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/92:295.

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