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1783 Washington & Independence Cent, Small Military Bust, Plain Edge, BN


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Type Coin
Title 1783 Washington & Independence Cent, Small Military Bust, Plain Edge, BN
Date 1783
Grade EF45
Service NGC
Service Catalog # 670
Denomination COPPER
Description

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Small Military Bust, Plain Edge, Baker-4, Vlack 1-A, W-10155, Musante GW-109, R.5, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 15?. A well-preserved example of this distinctive Guide Book type. Washington is a little softly struck in the face, but the piece is free of problems and shows only minor signs of circulation. The reverse dies of these pieces are signed by T.W.I. (Thomas Wells Ingram) and E.S. (Edward Savage). Listed on page 81 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Baldwin's (8/1956); Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15332, realized $384. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

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