Lot 499
1794 S-18a R6. Good-5. Head of 1793 with leaf following DOLLAR pointing down. The obverse is slightly better while the reverse is weaker, the G5 grade an average of the two sides. The surfaces are smooth and glossy except for two shallow planchet striations or lamination streaks on the obverse, one crossing the chin and the other across the bust. Otherwise there are only a few minor contact marks and the eye appeal is excellent, especially for a variety that usually comes with significant defects. Glossy light and medium chocolate brown with frosty lighter brown and tan in protected areas of the obverse. The date is weak, as usual on the variety, but it is easily readable and two-thirds of the reverse legend remains visible. The edge lettering is complete and clear and the downward pointing leaf following DOLLAR is strong. Called AG3 in the Bland census and Fair-2 in the Noyes list, but it appears these grades reflect only the weaker reverse details. Noyes photo #32726.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Wayne Rattray 1/12/85-Del Bland-Jack Beymer-Richard C. Dempsey 1994-2008 EAC Sale, lot 148.
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