Lot 20
1794 S-29 R2. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown CAC Approved Gold Sticker. Very attractive lustrous uniform medium brown and light steel. A fabulous 1794 cent that offers superb eye appeal. No spots, stains, or significant marks. The only flaws, and they are microscopic, are a few very tiny planchet flakes around UNITED (as struck) and a barely visible rim bruise over the E in STATES. E-MDS, Breen state II early. The radial die crack from the dentils to the R in AMERICA is faint and there are no strong die clashmarks on the reverse. Graded AU55 Choice and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #35081. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#4. Our grade is MS60 choice. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS65+ at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35552) .
Estimated Value $40,000-UP.
Found in France-Ron Karp (New York Gold) 10/30/1996.
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