Lot 35
1794 S-18a R6 Head and Edge of 1793 G5. Sharpness VG10 overall but better on the reverse than the obverse thanks to very dull dents that cover most of the obverse. The surfaces are smooth except for a small pit in the field before the face, and there are some dull nicks on the nose and mouth. The obverse was recolored following a light burnishing, possibly to minimize the effects of the dents. Glossy chocolate brown and dark steel. The date is clear and the legends on the reverse are strong. EDS, Breen state I, before die polishing removed clashmarks and weakened some of the finer details of the wreath. The edge lettering is strong, and the down-turned leaf following DOLLAR is bold. The first owner of this coin who is known to us was William S. Appleton. He was one of the eight founding members of the Boston Numismatic Society which was formed on February 11, 1860. He served as secretary for the Society until his death in 1903, and his collection was donated by his family to the Massachusetts Historical Society in 1905. A very rare variety that seldom comes in higher grades; only 3 or 4 are known that grade better than VG. Graded VG10 sharpness net G5 and CC#8 in the Breen/Bland census. Estimate Value $7,500 - UP
Ex William S. Appleton-Appleton Estate-Massachusetts Historical Society, Stack's 5/1971:20-Denis W. Loring 5/1974-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Dr. C. R. Chambers-Richard V. Punchard 5/1993-Denis Loring 7/1993-Dr. Timothy Reid-Denis Loring 4/2001-Jim Neiswinter Collection.
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| Realized $5,760 |
