Lot 119
1795 S-75 R3 Lettered Edge. AU-55. Lustrous light olive and chocolate with steel overtones on the highpoints. The only marks on otherwise choice surfaces are a few dozen microscopic pinprick-like planchet chips scattered over the obverse, as struck. The reverse, however, is flawless except for a couple shallow low spots inside the wreath (caused by traces of debris on the die). M-LDS, Breen state V early. The obverse is starting to buckle and both sides display traces of fine die rust (raised lumps on the coin). Called AU55 net AU50 and tied for CC#21 in the Noyes census, his photo #32599. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS62BN (PCGS label included, and it shows the attribution and Wells provenance.) PCGS Population 1; One finer in MS-64 BN at PCGS for the variety. DWH #3546.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 1992-Chris Kromer, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/18/01:2150-March Wells, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 2/1/2009:556.
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| Realized $12,075 |
