Lot 123
1794 S-29 R2 PCGS graded AU50. The obverse is a very attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate while the reverse is frosty light olive with light chocolate toning in protected areas. The only notable mark is a light rim bruise under the bust tip. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and nearly flawless and the cent has great eye appeal. EDS, Breen state I, with an uncracked reverse. Graded VF35 by Del Bland. Noyes says VF35 net VF25, his photo #34792. Our grade is net VF30. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Trollan provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer for the variety, 2 in 55, 2 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimate Value $5,500 - UP
Ex Kevin Lipton-Kenneth Goldman-Denis Loring 1983-Jack H. Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:47 (as VF35)-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:43 (as VF35)-Dan Trollan Collection (includes the Loring and Brown collection envelopes and both lot tickets).
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| Realized $7,500 |
