Lot 552
1794 S-72 R2. EF-40. Exact Head of 1795. Clipped Planchet. Partial Double Profile. Frosty light chocolate brown with subtle hints of reddish chocolate brown toning in protected areas on the bottom of the reverse. Smooth surfaces, free of any hint of corrosion or verdigris. Just a few insignificant marks, including a thin vertical nick in the center of the jawline and a tiny nick inside the top of the E in CENT. MDS, Breen state III. The die crack at TY is clear but the small lump has not formed between the hair and the T. A slightly curved planchet clip (as struck) affects the dentils left of the date and the opposing ones at TE in STATES. In addition there is doubling from die bounce on the tip of the nose, lips, and chin with stronger doubling along the upper edge of the bust. Called VF35 net VF30 and tied for CC#14 in the Noyes census, his photo #58200.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/05:1218.
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