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1803 Cent, Small Date, Large Fraction, S-261
Rare Double Struck Specimen, AU Details

1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction--Double Struck, Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. S-261, B-20, R.2. Portions of the obverse show subtle signs of a second strike. The 1803 S-261 cent is an available variety, but rarely seen double struck. The present coin is Die State II, with the die crack from the rim, between 8 and 0, through the hair to the ribbon. Much original detail remains on the devices, and the surfaces are free of significant blemishes. MRB VF25.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1485, Greysheet# 810)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
June, 2010
3rd-6th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 22
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