Lot 131
1795 S-80 R5+ Jefferson Head with Plain Edge (Breen 11b). PCGS graded VF-20. Slightly sharper with fine parallel hairline scratches in the hair plus some very faint ones at the same angle down to the left on the cap. The scratches in the hair follow the natural line of the hair strands and, as such, do not detract nearly as much from the eye appeal as they would if at a different angle. No additional signs of contact, just a couple tiny specks of verdigris between the leaves under ATE in STATES. Glossy dark olive brown with chocolate brown toning on the highpoints. The fields are covered with uniform very fine roughness that’s mostly hidden under the glossy natural patina. The date is clear and the legends are strong. The portrait is bold. Weight 202.8 grains. Accompanied by an ANACS photo grading certificate stating this cent is graded F12. Noyes graded VF25 net F12 and tied for CC#6, his photo #37306. Our grade is F12. PCGS Population 1; The only example graded at PCGS for the variety. DWH #2719.
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
Ex Anderson Leas (comes with an old envelope stating "Saved by Anderson Leas, found in his belongings after his death." The envelope is printed "from//J. & J. Leas,//Grain, Flour and Seed,//West Manchester, Ohio")-Bowers & Merena 1/8/97:6-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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| Realized $94,875 |
