Lot 35
1794 S-58 R3. PCGS graded AU-58+. CAC Approved. Choice frosty medium reddish brown and light chocolate with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Flawless except for a short, dull scratch just left of the lowest curl and a tiny planchet flake high on the cheekbone (as struck). EDS, Breen state I. The reverse is uncracked. Graded MS60 net AU55 and CC#1 by 10 points in the Noyes census, his photo #21138. Bland says AU55 and CC#1 by 10 points as well. Our grade is AU55. The reverse of this cent is plated in Early American Cents and Penny Whimsy, and both sides are plated in the 1991 Noyes reference. Another very important 1794 cent in this remarkable collection. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35636) .
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Ex J. O. Hale Jenkins, Henry Chapman 7/1922:1498-Henry C. Hines-Lillian Scheer (Hines' housekeeper)-Homer K. Downing (privately)-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/1972-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner 8/1992 (Naftzger collection envelope included).
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| Realized $36,425 |
