Lot 398
1800 S-210 R5+. Fine-12. Slightly sharper with a small rim dent under the left side of the fraction. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth, free of any notable contact marks or verdigris. Glossy dark chocolate brown with two small splashes of lighter brown toning on the portrait. MDS, Breen state VI. A die crack at ER in LIBERTY extends through the forelock into the field and an additional die crack shows down from the rim through the top of AM in AMERICA. The date and legends are clear. Called VF25 net F12 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #31934. Also graded F12 but tied for CC#6 in the Bland/Breen census. This cent comes with an impressive provenance. DWH #3456.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex David Proskey-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Dorothy Paschal-Thomas Wolf, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 2/10/08:1240.
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| Realized $4,370 |
