1798 Draped Bust Cent. S-145. Rarity-3. Style I Hair. EF-45 BN (NGC).This piece is boldly defined within broad, generally uniform borders, the latter feature characteristic of this variety. The surfaces are smooth in hand and, while relatively pleasing retoning in medium brown dominates the overall appearance, accuracy compels us to mention curious pinkish-rose undertones in the protected areas around many of the devices, especially on the reverse. The Condition Census for this variety as defined in the 2000 reference <em>Walter Breens Encyclopedia of Early United States Large Cents: 1793-1814</em> includes coins with EAC grades of EF-45 through VF-25. The present example, although its surfaces are not perfect, appears to have considerably more detail remaining than most survivors of this conditionally challenging die marriage.