Lot 132
1793 S-3 R3- Chain AMERICA. PCGS graded VF-35. Glossy olive brown with slightly lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints of the obverse. Flowline luster shows around the legend on the reverse. The only mark is a tiny rim bruise under the 79 in the date. The surfaces appear perfectly smooth and offer excellent eye appeal for the grade, but a strong glass does reveal traces of microscopic roughness well hidden under the glossy patina. Late die state, Breen state III, with strong die clashmarks along the profile and truncation. A very nice example of our 1793 Chain AMERICA cent. Our grade is VF25+, although the reverse looks more like a flawless EF40. Pop 9.
Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000.
The Mark Gordon Collection.
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| Realized $35,650 |
