Lot 137
1798/7 S-152 R2 Overdate Large 8 over 7. PCGS graded MS-61 Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty light olive and steel brown with a subtle hint of light bluish steel overtone on both sides and traces of frosty reddish tan faded down from mint color on the reverse. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. A sharp cent with outstanding eye appeal. No spots or stains and only a few tiny contact marks. Just the barest hint of friction on the highest points from mint state, and that's using a 16x glass. The only "defects" are some microscopic low spots on the neck and around the lower half of the wreath, all caused by shallow debris stuck on the dies (most likely lubricating grease or oil). MDS Breen state III early. The obverse die crack from the rim at K-8 reaches into the hair near the ear lobe. The overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. Graded MS60 net AU50 (reason for the deduction unknown) and tied for CC#1 with the ANS coin in the Noyes census, his photo #27742. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#1 with the ANS coin. Our grade is AU55+, very close to mint state. Clearly the finest example available of this popular "Redbook" variety. It has been off the market for the last 50 years and this is the first time is has been offered at auction. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35999) .
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Ex Aubrey Bebee 12/1966 (as MS70; includes the Bebee's sale envelope).
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