Lot 283
1796 Liberty Cap Cent. Sheldon-89, Rarity-3. Del Bland graded VF-30. With some small planchet pit marks on the obverse and a small planchet clip visible mostly on the reverse. Pleasing glossy dark olive surfaces covered with a protective coat of wax. Tied for finest known with three other pieces, the Proskey-Hines coin formerly graded VF-35 now being called VF-30.
One of the highlights of the Benson Collection, this is one of the more challenging varieties to locate in high grades. For some reason, no S-89s survived better than the coin offered here. Struck a bit off-center on the obverse towards 9 o'clock, and off-center on the reverse towards 7 o'clock. Excellent surfaces that show only faint signs of handling, and none of the usual heavy marks, digs or scratches that are so often encountered on coins of this grade or lower. Certain to be fought over by specialists in copper, and worthy of a strong bid.
This one comes with the small square white box with gold lining and cotton liner inside.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex: Dr. George P. French 3/21/29; B. Max Mehl F.P.L., 1929:108 at $40; T. James Clarke, 1944; B. Max Mehl; B. Max Mehl M.B.S. #106 6/45:1656 at $45.
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