Lot 102
1794 S-19a R5+ Head and Edge of 1793 F12. Sharpness F15, even better on the reverse with its protective rim, but this cent was lightly cleaned and retoned. Rather glossy dark steel and chocolate brown with lighter brown and tan toning in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth except for some tiny planchet chips scattered outside the wreath, mostly at NIT in UNITED and RICA in AMERICA (all as struck). The only notable contact marks are a light rim bruise opposite the chin and an even less significant one over the T in UNITED. The date and legends are clear except where some letters outside the wreath are affected by the tiny chips. The edge lettering is complete and strong, and the downturned leaf following DOLLAR is bold. MDS, Breen state I, with a bulge in the field below the cap. Graded VF20 sharpness net VG10 by Noyes and CC#6 in his census, photo #59226. Estimate Value $9,000 - UP
Ex David Wnuck, 2005 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/23/2005:93-Dan Trollan Collection.
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| Realized $14,400 |
