Lot 71
1794 S-44 R1. EF-45. Sharpness close to mint state but the obverse is covered with extremely tiny specks of reddish brown verdigris. These specks are so small and shallow that one could easily call them toning spots rather than verdigris. The only marks are a few very tiny ticks on the shoulder, one on the neck, and another on the eyebrow. The obverse is frosty reddish steel brown with hints of underlying very faded mint red in the field under the cap. The reverse is a nice glossy steel brown with underlying faded mint red, and it rates a mint state grade. LDS, Breen state V, with all the die cracks clear, including the one down through the Y to the brow. Listed as AU55 net EF45 in both census lists. Tied for CC#5 in the Bland arrangement while Noyes says tied for CC#2, his photo #25057. DWH #0054.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. (London) 4/14/1960-Mrs. R. Henry Norweb, Bowers & Merena 11/14/88:2713-Tony Terranova 1/30/89.
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| Realized $13,800 |
