Lot 129
1795 NC-1 R8+ (Unique) Jefferson Head. Thick Planchet with Lettered Edge of 1793 (leaf stem & tip point down). Breen 10a. PCGS graded Fine-15. Breen Plate Coin. Sharpness VF25 with a relatively deep vertical scratch in the right obverse field, and on either side of this scratch are some small nicks. In addition, there is a small edge dent left of the lowest curl and some faint hairline scratches on the lower half of the reverse. Otherwise the planchet and surfaces are choice. Nice glossy chocolate brown with darker steel brown toning on the obverse highpoints. Sharply struck everywhere except around the wreath ribbon, which is weak, as always. The edge lettering is strong and complete. Weight 200.2 grains. One of three examples of 1795 NC-1 known, and the only piece struck on a thick planchet. Graded VF25 net F12 by Bland. Noyes has it as VF30 net VG10 and CC#2, his photo #25101. Our grade is F12. Plated in the Breen book to illustrate the variety. DWH #0105.
Estimated Value $50,000-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova (discovered 6/74 in a lot of coins purchased by Harmer Rooke Numismatists, Ltd.)-Joe Rose, Harmer Rooke 9/22/76:311-William R. T. Smith-Consigned to Bowers & Ruddy RCR #32, 1979, but not sold-William R. T. Smith 2/8/80 (for $14000).
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