Lot 269
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1794". . S-54. Del Bland graded VF-20. More than five points sharper but on the chin is a short, thin scratch, over the first S in STATES is a very small edge nick and traces of ancient corrosion exist around many devices, mostly on the reverse. Medium light brown with dark olive tones and somewhat glossy from a protective coat of wax applied decades ago.
In the sweep of time many great collections are formed and eventually sold. This collection however, is one of the finest we have ever seen. Formed nearly sixty years ago and very carefully preserved, these coins have scarcely seen the light of day since WWII. Here is a perfect example, a lovely brown large cent, clean surfaces and free of the fads and abuse of the last three decades in coins. An excellent coin for the discriminating collector.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,250.
Ex. James G. Macallister, 6/6/44 at $15.
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