Lot 270
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1794". . S-55. PCGS graded MS-63 and Del Bland graded AU-55. With small planchet defects, mostly in the lower left obverse field. Lovely medium chocolate brown with a small edge dent over TA in STATES and very impressive. Edge blundered ONE HUNDRED A DOLLAR. Second finest known behind the MS-60 Hines-Sheldon example.
A truly lovely coin that boasts even color, a sharp strike and choice surfaces. Only a handful of coins are known of this date is such high grade, making this a truly wonderful opportunity for the advance numismatist. There are several superb coins offered in this sale, and we expect many collectors to come away with a prize or two like this lot. Many of these coins were put away over a decade ago, and the probably won't be offered again for many years to come. A dream coin to own.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex: Paul S. Seitz F.P.L. 11/46; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; New Netherlands Coin Co. 11/73:376; John W. Adams 9/74; Robinson S. Brown, Jr.; Superior Galleries 9/86:74.
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