Description: 1803 Sheldon-246 TDS “MumpsVariety” Breen Die State IV. The terminal die state with a prominent cud over the STA in STATES. The “Mumps” break at the throat is fully developed beneath the jaw and expanded in size. Glossy Chocolate & Dark Steel Brown. Sharply Struck. Liberty is amazingly clear, providing strong devices. Minor abrasions visible in the fields. A pair of horizontal scuffs account for NGC’s details designation. Terminal Die State, Breen State IV; Die Rarity: R6 (ONLY TWO S-246 with rev CUD has appeared at auction over the last decade) The first of three parings utilizing Obverse 4 and accounting for other “Mumps” varieties, this Reverse D marriage was retired with the rev rim cud (designating this coin as the "TERMINAL Die State" & highly sought after) This S-246 would be a great addition to any “Mumps” collection or make a pleasing “bookends”set with the earliest die state & following progressions. 1803 S-246 TDS rarely seen at auction & the ONLY example on eBay.
Price: 1150 USD
Location: Owensboro, Kentucky
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Composition: Copper
Certification Number: 3313122-002
Color: BN
Strike Type: Business
Grade: VF 35
Certification: NGC
Denomination: Large Cent
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Coin: Draped Bust
Year: 1803
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Variety: S-246
