 1796 Breen 1 (High R-6). No Stars on obverse. Extremely Fine in strict terms of wear. All major details are pleasingly clear but the surfaces show the effects of jewelry use at one time. Careful examination shows subtle indentations in the denticles suggesting that old, non-destructive prong-mounts were used rather than solder applied to the coin. Although it has had its share of adventures over two centuries, this piece is still a reasonably well-preserved example of the first type of the first date of coinage and will repay careful study and evaluation.
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