Lot 416
1794 C-5b R7+ Large Edge Letters AG3. Slightly sharper but there is a rather deep planchet flake, delamination, or corroded patch left of the upper part of the cap, and traces of red and green verdigris are located in this area as well. In addition there is shallow roughness and verdigris located along the top of the head. The reverse is smooth but there are 4 obvious scratches from D ST to ENT in CENT. Rather glossy dark olive brown and steel with slightly lighter toning on the devices. Looks better than it sounds, but it is far from perfect. The date is strong and most of the legends are clear. The all-important large edge letters are easily readable although portions hang off the planchet because they are too tall. EDS, Manley state 1.0, as are all 3 of the examples known of this variety. The reverse is rotated 70 degrees clockwise, which also is typical. An acceptable example of the second rarest variety of half cent (exceeded only by the unique 1794 C-6b). The 1794 net VF25 C-5b we sold as lot #17 in the Missouri Cabinet sale 1/26/2014 brought $103,500. The only other example known, a net VG8, brought $75,000 in a private transaction shortly after the Missouri Cabinet sale. This one will bring less, but it is no less important to any collector who is trying to complete this very difficult collection. Removed from an NGC slab called Good Details Reverse Scratched (NGC label #2646930-025 included). Value $20,000 - UP
Ex a Scotsman auction 7/24/2015:700-The Widok Collection.
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