Lot 3647
1797 S-129 R5 M over E in AMERICA. Fine-12. Sharpness closer to Fine-15 but there are traces of microscopic roughness in protected areas, mostly on the reverse. No verdigris, and the roughness is partially hidden under the attractive glossy chocolate brown toning. The date and legends are complete and clear, and the M over E error is obvious. LDS, Breen state II. Called Fine-15 and tied for CC#5 honors in the Breen/Bland census. Noyes says Fine-12 net Very Good-8 and tied for CC#8, his photo #22458. This cent comes with an impressive provenance.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. #458, 2/1945:149-Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/60:1394-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Dorothy Paschal 11/77-John D. Wright.
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| Realized $3,450 |
