Lot 275
1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1794". Sheldon-71, Rarity-2. . S-71. PCGS graded AU-58 and Del Bland graded AU-55. Medium steel brown with traces of faded mint red, mostly in the obverse, and a magnificent cent. Kept from full mint state by light wear on the highest part of the hair and several light scrapes hidden on the edge over RICA and the fraction. Careless handling resulted in traces of raw copper being visible on the rims on both sides. Eventually this will tone to a natural color. Pristine surfaces, beautiful color and a delight to behold. Tied with one other for third finest known.
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex: Major Sir Rowland Denys Guy Winn, M.C. 4th Baron St. Oswald; Christie, Manson & Woods, Ltd. (London) 10/64:164; A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. (London); Lester Merkin; C. Douglas Smith, 1965; Alfred Bonard; Henry J. Berube (New England Coin Co.); Alan Weinberg 2/79; Del Bland 5/13/86; Herman Halpern 12/26/86; C. Douglas Smith; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz; Dr. Allen Bennett.
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