Lot 176
1798 S-172 R2 Style II Hair, Small 8 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with hints of faded mint color peeking through in protected areas. The surfaces are satiny and choice except for an old pinscratch in the field left of the lowest curl. Sharply struck MDS, Breen die state IV, with a cud break joining the top of the Y in LIBERTY to the rim above but without the rim cud over the second A in AMERICA. The repunching on the M in AMERICA is clear. In addition, there is a rather strong, wide double profile on the forehead, nose, and chin of Ms. Liberty. (The "strong double profile" feature is noted on the Naftzger envelope that is included with the lot.) Called MS63 Choice and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #21177. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#1 honors with one other piece. Our grade is Mint State-60+. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance is noted on the PCGS Secure label. No Population information available for MS62 grade. Estimate Value $15,000 - UP
Ex V. O. Snelgrove (who acquired it unattributed in 1952)-Fred N. Kahn (via Del Bland) 12/7/1977-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/14/2008:177-Tom Reynolds Collection.
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| Realized $23,500 |
