Lot 275
1803 S-264 R4+ Large Date, Small Fraction PCGS graded AG3. Mostly glossy medium steel brown and chocolate. No corrosion or verdigris, only normal wear and minor contact marks. A rim bruise under the bust tip, another just left of the denominator, and a planchet flake on the rim over the first T in STATES are the only notable marks. LDS, Breen state III. The die crack at the top of the reverse is strong and the section at STA is raised into a retained cud with STA obliterated. The date is strong and the legends on the reverse are clear (except for STA, as mentioned). This cent is well worn, of course, but it offers decent eye appeal, especially for this tough "Redbook" variety that usually comes with significant problems that result in a "Genuine" assessment by PCGS. The obverse grades AG3 but the reverse is significantly better and would grade at least G5. Noyes says G5 sharpness net G4, his photo #25450. Our grade is G4. The attribution and Heard provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Only 8 examples of the variety graded at PCGS. PCGS #36410. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex John D. Wright-Mark Engelstad (The Pacific Northwest Collection)-Chris McCawley FPL 9/30/2007-Shawn Yancey 3/20/2011-Gene Heard Collection.
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