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1879 Single Drapery Line. Very Choice Brilliant Proof From Stack's October 2005 New York Auction, Session 2 on Oct 19, 2005 Previous Lot • Next Lot      Categories  •  Stack's October 2005 New York → Stack's 70th Anniversary Sale → U. S. Half Dollars → U. S. Liberty Seated Half Dollars 1879 Single Drapery Line. Very Choice Brilliant Proof, with the bold eye appeal of Gem. This distinctive obverse shows only one curving, detached line of drapery under Liberty's elbow, the reverse is Type I with split berry. Electrifying blue toning enriches Liberty's form, the eagle displays rich rose on this exceptionally toned example of 620 Proofs struck. Lot # 1644  Session 2 Hammer Price: $2,800.00 Previous Lot • Next Lot

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