Lot 37
1794 S-22 R1. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Lustrous dark steel brown and chocolate with underlying frosty lighter brown faded down from mint color showing through in protected areas. No defects other than a few of the usual microscopic planchet flakes scattered about both sides, strongest at the O in OF but even those are not visible to the unaided eye. Great eye appeal, just a touch of rub on the highest points from mint state. Scarce EDS, Breen state I, before the usually seen "mounds" formed on the reverse as a result of die sinking during use. Called AU55 and tied for CC#1 honors in the Breen/Bland census. Noyes says AU55 and tied for CC#1 as well, his photo #20379. Our grade is AU55. PCGS Population 1; The Finest graded at PCGS for the variety. DWH #3471.
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl 4/26:359-Frank Hussey, New Netherlands Coin Co. 4/60:1341-C. Douglas Smith 1965-Alfred Bonard, Numismatic Enterprises 2/68:25-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. 2/92-Eric Streiner 4/92-Dr. Allen Bennett 1/98-Walter Husak, Heritage 2/15/08:2024.
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| Realized $31,050 |
