Lot 532
1794 S-54 R3. VF-35. Choice glossy chocolate brown with slightly lighter brown in protected areas on the obverse. The planchet is smooth and very attractive, void of any hint of corrosion or verdigris. Only a few trivial contact marks from perfect for the grade. The notable marks are a tiny, very light rim bruise under the 7 in the date and another over the B in LIBERTY. MDS, Breen state III, with strong die clashmarks on both sides. Called VF30 and tied for CC#9 in the Bland and Noyes census lists, Noyes photo #28986.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Kenneth Goldman-Del Bland-Jack H. Beymer-William R. T. Smith-Dr. Edward R. Bush-Myles Z. Gerson 8/80-Denis Loring 5/7/83-Jack H. Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:94-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/96:94.
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| Realized $7,188 |
