Lot 140
1796 S-86 R5 Liberty Cap. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Noyes Plate Coin. Slightly sharper, the obverse very close to mint state, but there is a thin, very shallow planchet streak or planchet rolling crease from the rim at T in UNITED straight across to the rim at the first A in AMERICA, as struck. In addition, there is a low spot at the base of EN in CENT, and this low area shows some of the usual planchet imperfections. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and choice with outstanding eye appeal. Choice glossy medium brown and chocolate with traces of darker steel brown toning on the highest points. EDS, Breen state I, before any die crumbling in the field near the nose and lips. The obverse fields are slightly reflective, which adds to the outstanding eye appeal. Called AU50 and CC#1 in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #21410. Our grade is AU50. This is the Noyes plate coin for the variety. The only example even close to this piece is the EF40 coin in the ANS Museum. PCGS Population 1; The only example of the variety graded at PCGS. DWH #2723.
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex M. A. Brown, S. H. & H. Chapman, 4/1897:767-S. H. & H. Chapman-William F. Gable, S. H. Chapman 5/1914:1268-Elmer S. Sears-Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 109-T. James Clarke 1944-B. Max Mehl 1948-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/72-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/92-Eric Streiner 5/92-John Whitney Walter, Stack’s 5/4/99:1714-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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| Realized $41,400 |
