Lot 183
1797 S-127 R4. PCGS graded EF-45. Very attractive glossy light chocolate brown and steel with frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas on the reverse. No spots, stains or contact marks. The only notable defects are some tiny planchet chips (natural planchet irregularities) that didn't completely strike out on the neck and inside the wreath. MDS, Breen state IV early. The die crack through ERIC is clear but there is no trace of vertical scaling in the field before the portrait. Graded VF30 by Del Bland and CC#2 in his census. Noyes says VF30 as well but tied for CC#1 honors, his photo #22966. Our grade is VF30. This is the plate coin for the variety in the Breen encyclopedia for early date large cents. A great cent that comes with a great provenance. The attribution and French-Husak provenance are shown on the PCGS label. Pop 2; 1 finer in 55.
Estimated Value $6,500-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 174-James G. Macallister-Henry C. Hines-Henry A. Sternberg-M. H. Bolender 3/1956:1593-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 3/1973-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2000:148-Walter Husak, Heritage 2/15/2008:2130.
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