Description |
1783 CENT Washington Large Military Bust Cent AU55 NGC. Vlack 9-F, W-10230, High R.4. 111.6 grains. The different Vlack varieties of Washington Military Bust and Draped Bust cents are included in the Whitman Colonial Encyclopedia. This is a highly specialized field that deserves greater attention. Traces of orange appear at the lower obverse and upper reverse of this olive-brown example. Ex: James Kelly (12/1959), lot 560; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $558.13. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |