Lot 469
1798 S-169 R3 Small 8, Style II Hair VF30. Sharpness EF45 but the coin has been coated with a very thin layer of wax or some similar substance that imparts a high level of gloss. The surfaces are smooth and the toning is an attractive medium brown and light chocolate with frost in protected areas on the reverse. The only marks are a dull nick in the field close under the chin and another on the rim just left of the L in LIBERTY. The reverse is choice, absolutely flawless. Nicely struck M-LDS, Breen state IV. Swelling reaches through the tops of LIBERTY extending along the dentil tips to before the nose. Graded EF45 net VF35 and tied for CC#7 in the Del Bland census. Noyes says EF45 net VF25 and tied for CC#10, his photo #23955. Our grade is EF45 sharpness net VF30. Comes with an excellent provenance. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Dorothy Paschal 1974-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:237-Dr. Philip W. Ralls, 1994 EAC sale, lot 239-Dr. Philip W. Ralls, Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:313-Dr. Philip W. Ralls Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 8/31/2014:207-Terry Denman Collection (includes the Denman collection envelope).
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| Realized $3,055 |
