Lot 102
1797 S-127 R4. PCGS graded EF-45. Frosty dark reddish steel brown and chocolate. Sharply struck and attractive, but there are a few defects. There is a spot of very fine reddish corrosion left of the L in LIBERTY, a couple hairline scratches from the top of the hair ribbon to the dentils behind the head, and a rim nick just right of the second S in STATES. In addition the portrait is covered with tiny pre-striking planchet chips that didn't completely disappear when the coin was struck. Similar microscopic chips show inside the wreath. Otherwise this cent is smooth and the eye appeal is excellent. E-MDS, Breen state II, with subtle bulges in the field before the portrait. Our grade is EF45 sharpness net VF35.Graded EF45 net VF35 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #61325. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 3; 1 finer in AU55 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35921) .
Estimated Value $12,000-UP.
Ex Chris Young 2/24/2011.
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