Lot 300
1797 S-129 R5 M over E in AMERICA VG8+. Sharpness F12 or slightly better but covered with microscopic porosity. No marks or verdigris. Slightly glossy dark olive brown with lighter steel brown and chocolate on the highpoints. EDS, Breen state I, before the die cracks near the dentils left of the hair ribbon. The date and legends are complete and clear, and the M over E feature is obvious. Graded F12 net G6 and tied for CC#17 in the Noyes census, his photo #34693. Bland says net VG8. A decent example of this tough variety, and it comes with a nice provenance. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:184-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth 2004-John Pijewski, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/2005:1292-David Johnson-2012 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/5/2012:132-David Johnson 1/11/2014-Dr. George Wilkins.
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| Realized $930 |
