Lot 249
1793. Flowing Hair Cent. Chain reverse, "AMERICA" in legend. Sheldon-2, Rarity-4. . S-2. PCGS graded AU-55 and Del Bland graded AU-50. With slight blunt striking on the highest parts of the hair. Superb dark chocolate brown surfaces. On the forehead is a tiny nick, another is well hidden on the edge of the hair behind the eye and right of UNITED is an almost unnoticeable edge dent, these mentioned for the sake of accuracy. An incredible cent worth of a home in the finest of collections. Tied for sixth finest with one other example.
Estimated Value $75,000-UP.
Ex: From a little old lady who carried the coin in her purse; Sotheby's (London) #LN5588 10/95:1392; William P. Paul (American Heritage Minting) 8/16/96; Denis W. Loring; John B. MacDonald.
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