Lot 30
1794 S-52 R6-. PCGS graded VF-30. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate fading to darker chocolate brown in protected areas. No corrosion or verdigris, and this cent looks choice to the unaided eye. But a glass reveals numerous light contact marks scattered over both sides, none significant in its own right but far too many to ignore. A fine hairline scratch from the forelock to the upper lip, a collection of nicks high on the cheek, and a light scuff from the leaves over O in ONE down to the C in CENT are the notable marks. Nicely struck EDS, Breen state I. There is a clear die clashmark behind the head but no die cracks. A fine double profile shows from the forehead down to the tip of the nose. This piece is a relatively new discovery and has not been rated by Noyes or Bland. Our grade is VF25 sharpness net F15+, which would place it around CC#3 status. A very significant piece for the collector of 1794 cents by die variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35618) .
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Stephen Fischer 5/2012.
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