Lot 44
1794 S-26 R2. AU-50 Plus. Frosty bluish steel brown and chocolate. The surfaces are choice with satiny mint luster covering the fields and protected areas. No spots or rough areas, and the only marks are trivial. These include a small planchet chip between the R & T in LIBERTY, an even smaller one over the 7 in the date, and another affecting the top of the second S in STATES, all as struck. A couple tiny nicks in the field near the bottom of the cap are the only signs of contact. M-LDS, Breen state VI. The reverse die cracks and clashmarks are strong, including the die crack down through the first S in STATES. Called AU50 in both census lists, tied for CC#6 in the Noyes list and tied for CC#7 in the Bland arrangement, Noyes photo #34519. A choice cent with an impressive provenance. DWH #2698.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 44-T. James Clarke 1944-B. Max Mehl-Dr. William H. Sheldon 1945-Ernest Henderson, Sheraton Coin Co.-1947 ANA Sale, Numismatic Gallery, lot 797-Harold E. Whiteneck (Sheraton Coin Co.)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff 4/56:17-Mrs R. Henry Norweb, Bowers & Merena 11/14/88:2703-Hanks & Associates-Kenneth Alterman-Hanks & Associates-Tony Terranova & Chris McCawley-McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/96:79-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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| Realized $21,275 |
