Lot 451
1796 NC-3 R6 Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797, PCGS Genuine, VF Details, Environmental Damage. A sharp cent that has fine roughness covering all but the highpoints, which are mostly smooth. No verdigris or contact marks. Slightly glossy dark chocolate brown and steel with some lighter chocolate brown toning on the obverse. Most likely lightly burnished and retoned, which would account for the lack of roughness on the highpoints, but the toning looks quite natural. The date is complete and easily readable but not strong and the legends are all clear. EDS, Breen state I, before any clashmarks or die cracks. Noyes graded EF40 sharpness net G6 and tied for CC#7, his photo #26878. Del Bland says EF40 net F12 and CC#3. Previously housed in an NGC slab graded AU details, Corroded (NGC label #5073334-001 included). Our grade is VF35 sharpness net VG10. An important cent that comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 149-T. James Clarke 1944-B. Max Mehl-Thomas Werner-George Ramont 3/21/1972-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/2006:19275-Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2016:92 (includes the Dr. French collection pillbox and envelopes from Mehl, Clarke, and Reiver plus the Goldberg lot ticket).
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| Realized $4,113 |
