Lot 199
1793 S-11c R3- Wreath Cent with Lettered Edge VG10. Variety with a Single Leaf following DOLLAR on the edge. Sharpness VF25 but covered with fine to moderate granularity on all but the highpoints, which are smooth. No verdigris, and the only marks are two sharp rim nicks or cuts at the bottom of the reverse and a scratch down the left side of the A in STATES. These contact marks are very old and do not alter the toning. Slightly glossy light olive brown and chocolate with lighter brown toning on the highpoints. In addition "dec" is neatly written in cursive using darker India ink in the field before the neck. Nicely struck E-MDS, Breen state II. The border beads around the obverse are strong and the edge lettering is bold. Estimate Value $2,750 - UP
Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate.
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