Lot 11
1794 S-19a R5+ Head of 1793, Edge of 1793 PCGS graded Genuine XF Details Environmental Damage. Sharpness near VF30 by strict EAC standards, but the surfaces are a bit dull thanks to uniform fine granularity that covers all but the highpoints, which are smooth. No marks or verdigris. Dark steel brown with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints, and the contrast accents the details and adds to the eye appeal. Nicely struck EDS, Breen state I, showing faint swelling in the field under the cap. The downturned leaf following DOLLAR is positioned under one of the slab prongs that hold the coin, but you can still see the impression of the downturned leaf to verify the Edge of 1793 attribution. Our grade is net F12 which would still place it within the top 10 examples of this very tough variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label (PCGS # 35516) .
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Acquired at a St. Louis show 10/1990.
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