Lot 348
1798 S-183 R5 Small 8, Style I Hair VF25. Five points sharper but there is a fine, old pinscratch from the bottom of the L in LIBERTY down to the throat. The toning in this scratch perfectly matches the toning on the rest of the cent, so its impact on the eye appeal is minimized. A dull, light rim nick over the second T in STATES is the only other contact mark worthy of mention. Choice glossy chocolate brown with smooth, attractive surfaces. LDS, Breen state II. There are faint double clashmarks on both sides and fine vertical die polishing lines down through LIBERT. Called VF30 and tied for CC#4 in the Bland census. Noyes says VF35 net VF20 and tied for CC#5, his photo #23019. This is the plate coin for the variety in Early American Cents and Penny Whimsy. And it comes with a great provenance. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex Dr. William H. Sheldon 1958-C. Douglas Smith 1992-Superior 10/1992:104-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:250-Walter Husak-Chris McCawley 3/2006-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/6/2009:339-Terry Denman Collection (includes the Denman collection envelope).
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| Realized $5,581 |
