Lot 13
1794 C-5a R4+ Small Edge Letters PCGS VF Details, Environmental Damage. Rather glossy dark olive with light chocolate brown toning covering the highpoints. Extremely fine granularity covers the fields and protected areas on both sides, strongest on the reverse. No verdigris or notable marks other than a minor planchet clip (as struck) affecting the dentils over the top of the cap. The two-tone appearance is attractive and the contrast accents the devices and legends. The date and legends are complete and strong, and the eye appeal is nice in spite of the imperfect surfaces. Rare LDS, Manley state 2.0, showing strong die clashmarks around the portrait. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CW from a normal head-to-foot die orientation. Our grade is F15+ sharpness net F12. A decent mid-grade example of this tough variety. Weight 99.9 grains. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Only 8 graded for the variety at PCGS. Estimate Value $1,000 - UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/2009:2242-The Green Tree Collection.
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