Lot 101
1794 S-18b R4 Head of 1793 Edge of 1794 G5+. The obverse is a bit sharper than the reverse, which is normal for the variety in lower grades, perhaps a 7/4+ split. Glossy steel and chocolate mottled with some lighter brown and tan toning, especially on the obverse. The surfaces are smooth except for a minor planchet lamination in the field above the end of the pole (as struck). A faint vertical hairline scratch up from the right pendant of the T in CENT is the only notable contact mark, and it is barely visible. The date is weak but easily readable as are the legends on both sides. It's a decent lower grade example of the popular 1794 Head of 1793 type, but what really makes this piece special is the blundered edge lettering. It reads "FOR A DOLL DRED" and we can only assume the edge is the more common 1794 (b) version because there is no leaf on the edge. A neat mint error. Estimate Value $1,250 - UP
Ex Louis Whitaker-Dan Trollan Collection.
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