Lot 12
1793 S-7 R6- Wreath Cent with Normal Single Dot over I in LIBERTY. Fine-15. Choice glossy uniform chocolate brown. The only contact marks are a very light rim bruise just right of the Y in LIBERTY and a slightly stronger one under the right side of the fraction. Would rate a higher grade but there are shallow parallel planchet fissures on the obverse slanting slightly down to the right of horizontal, as struck. The most noticeable of these fissures is in the field off the chin. The planchet fissures were produced during the planchet rolling process and are a rather common problem for our earliest cents. The reverse is smooth and choice. MDS, Breen state III early, with a slight bulge through the 179 in the date. Clearly a later die state than the "Double Dot" version above and a great mate for comparison purposes to study the double-dot enigma. Called VF20 net F12 and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #27972. Bland says F15 and tied for CC#3. DWH #2692.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex J & R Coin Dealers #12, 5/1948:1-Christian M. Petersen-Hollinbeck Coin Co. 5/56:6-Herbert M. Oechsner, Stack’s 9/8/88:33-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:195-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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