Lot 496
1794 S-18b R4 Head of 1793 NGC Fine Details Environmental Damage. The highpoints of the devices are smooth but the fields and protected areas are covered with fine roughness hidden under glossy dark chocolate and olive brown toning. There is a hint of rose overtone in protected areas on the obverse. No verdigris and just a few minor marks. The only notable mark is a dull, shallow scratch hidden in the toning left of the fraction. The date and legends are easily readable but not strong. The edge device is strong including the leaf with upturned points following DOLLAR. E-MDS, Breen state III, without any bulge in the field below the cap. Our grade is net G6 but it has the details and eye appeal of a slightly higher grade. The attribution and Alfonso Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Jack Hafer, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:333-Lou Alfonso Collection (lot ticket included).
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