Lot 177
1798 S-172 R2. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Style II Hair with Small 8. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with hints of faded mint color peeking through in protected areas. The surfaces are satiny and choice except for an old pinscratch in the field left of the lowest curl. Sharply struck MDS, Breen die state IV, with a cud break joining the top of the Y in LIBERTY to the rim above. The repunching on the M in AMERICA is clear. In addition, there is a rather strong, wide double profile on the forehead, nose, and chin of Ms. Liberty. (The "strong double profile" feature is noted on the Naftzger envelope that is included with the lot.) Called MS63 Choice and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #21177. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#1 honors with one other piece. Our grade is Mint State-62. PCGS population 1 with none finer.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000.
Ex V. O. Snelgrove-Fred N. Kahn (via Del Bland) 12/7/77-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (The Naftzger envelope indicates Del Bland obtained the coin from William J. Wright in Asheville, NC, on 12/7/77. Del later corrected the provenance in the Breen census listing.).
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| Realized $31,050 |
