Lot 98
1794 S-17a R5- Head and Edge of 1793 G5. Several points sharper but the surfaces are covered with microscopic roughness on all but the highpoints, which are smooth. The fine roughness is most noticeable on the reverse where diagonal striations in the copper reach NE to SW across that entire side. No verdigris and only a couple trivial contact marks, none notable. Medium brown and tan blending to chocolate brown in protected areas. Very lightly cleaned. MDS. The date is complete and easily readable and the legends are clear except for LIBERTY, which is weak at best. The edge lettering is complete and strong. Graded VG10 sharpness net G5 by Noyes, his photo #34319. A tough variety that comes with a nice provenance. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
Ex Al Bonard 8/1966-Jackson Storm 8/1984-R. E. Matthews, Superior 5/28/1989:140-Paul Langseth 8/26/1990-Jim Long-McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/9/1993:27-Dan Trollan 4/22/2010-Terry Denman 4/2016-Dan Trollan Collection (includes the Denman collection envelope and M&G lot ticket).
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| Realized $1,800 |
