Lot 45
1794 S-68 R5, Head of 1795. PCGS graded AU-50. Frosty medium to dark chocolate brown and steel with a patch of very fine reddish granularity from EN in CENT down to the wreath ribbon knot. The planchet is smooth and choice except for the reddish steel patch, and the obverse is beautiful. Nicely struck EDS Breen state I, with light die clashmarks on the reverse but before any wave or die crack on the obverse. The repunching on the A & M in AMERICA is clear. Graded VF35 net VF25 and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #34578. Bland says VF30 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is VF35+ sharpness net VF30. The attribution and Adams-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in AU58 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35687) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl (privately)-Lloyd Goldy circa 1953-John C. Adams, Sr.-John C. Adams, Jr., 1999 EAC Sale, lot 156.
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