Lot 148
1794 S-43 R2 PCGS graded VF20. Attractive glossy medium chocolate brown. The surfaces are smooth, void of any trace of corrosion or verdigris. Just minor contact marks scattered over both sides; a thin nick at the top of the D in UNITED is the only notable one. MDS, Breen state III late, with a strong die crack through the U in UNITED into the wreath but not yet reaching the C in CENT. Graded F15 by Del Bland. Our grade is F15 as well. A pretty cent that comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Trollan provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 8 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Henry A. Sternberg, M. H. Bolender 3/1956:1567-Robert S. Carter-Del Bland-Jeff Oliphant-Del Bland-unknown-1999 EAC Sale 4/1999:141-Dan Trollan (includes the Bland collection envelope and EAC Sale lot ticket).
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| Realized $2,640 |
