1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-115. Rarity-3+. Reverse of 1797. Fine-15 (PCGS).This is an endearing example with uncommonly smooth, medium brown surfaces at the Fine level of preservation. Mottled autumn orange highlights to the obverse, the reverse exhibits intermingled pale gray. Wispy handling marks are mostly inconspicuous to the unaided eye, although we do note a few minor distractions in the central reverse field, as well as a shallow edge bruise just before 9 oclock on the obverse. Well defined for the grade, especially on the reverse, this is a pleasing survivor of the first year, key date 1796 Draped Bust cent.
