Lot 249
1796 S-114 R5- Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797 PCGS graded XF45, CAC Approved. Choice frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and very attractive, flawless except for trivial marks. The best identifying marks are a tiny spot of lighter brown toning in the field midway between the tip of the nose and the dentils and two small planchet chips above the right side of the N in ONE (as struck). EDS, Breen state I before any die cracks or cuds on the obverse. This piece is well struck, which is another big plus since so many of this variety come with significant strike weakness, especially at the top of the reverse. A superior example of this tough variety, and it is a relatively new discovery that first appeared in a November 2011 auction. Our grade is VF30, which would place this piece solidly among the top 6 known. The attribution and Mervis-Heard provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 58 for the variety. PCGS #35858. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
Ex George Dyer Collection (which was formed between 1910 & 1930), Stack's Bowers 11/2011:250-Adam Mervis, Heritage 1/10/2014:2584-Gene Heard Collection (Mervis lot ticket included).
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| Realized $19,975 |
