Lot 46
1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath reverse, vine and bars edge. Sheldon-9. PCGS graded Fine-15. Light chocolate and tan surfaces with a unique lizard skin mottled appearance. Slight porosity in the obverse field to the right of Liberty's portrait. Date and three leaves above date strong. Obverse detail is a small step above Fine while the reverse shows technical Fine wear to the right of the bow. Entire coin void of any disturbing rim bumps or bruises. Identified by a small obverse nick at 11:00 near the rim and a small pit an the lower serif of the N in CENT.
The United States Mint produced Wreath Cents in 1793 after public and political pressure put an end to the Chain Cent design. The Vine and Bars Wreath Cent is an extremely desirable issue and this specimen is attractive and in a obtainable grade range. Great specimen for the early type collector.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
|
| |
| Realized $4,600 |
