Lot 112
1794 S-70 R2-. Fine-12. Slightly sharper with a small, light rim bruise at S-O and a beveled edge in the planchet (as struck) affecting the dentils just left of the fraction. Otherwise the surfaces are nice, just a few trivial contact marks consistent with the grade. Glossy chocolate brown. E-MDS, Breen state II early, showing a fine die crack from the dentils to the left top of the Y in LIBERTY extending down to the forehead. The H & D in HUNDRED are filled with yellow ink indicating ownership by Homer K. Downing. DWH #0093.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Foster Lardner-The United States Coin Co. 11/1914:24-Henry C. Hines-Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale, New Netherlands Coin Co. #38, lot 1696-Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Superior 2/74:402-Allen J. Lovejoy, Stack's 10/82:614-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:124-Chris McCawley 5/27/89.
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