Lot 1
1793 S-1 R4 Chain AMERI. PCGS graded AU-53. Glossy steel and olive brown. The surfaces are smooth, void of any trace of corrosion, verdigris, or planchet defects. The only notable marks are a few very light rim bruises. These are located above the B in LIBERTY, well right of that Y, and at the O in OF. None of these marks is at all distracting and this piece offers excellent eye appeal. Nicely struck and well centered on the planchet. The date and legends are all bold. MDS, Breen state III. There is a faint bulge at the 1 in the date and clear die clashmarks from the chain show under the truncation. A very nice example of our first Federal Large Cent. Called EF40 Average Plus by Noyes and tied for CC#9 in his census, photo #62002. Our grade is EF40 as well. The attribution and Paul Gerrie provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 58, 1 in 61.
Estimated Value $100,000-UP.
Ex Walter Husak 5/2008-Paul Gerrie.
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