Lot 153
1798 S-162 R4 Style I Hair, Small 8. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC Approved. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with slightly lighter brown toning in protected areas on both sides. No corrosion or verdigris, only light contact marks. The marks that can help identify this cent are a tiny nick right of the date, a diagonal scratch over the N in ONE, and a diagonal hairline scratch through the ribbon loop under the N in CENT. Nicely struck E-MDS, Breen state II early, with slight swelling in the field left of the curls but without the usual vertical crack near the dentils left of the ribbon. Graded VF30 Choice and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #39059. Bland says VF35, tied for CC#2 in the Bland/Breen census. Our grade is VF30+, close to VF35. A beautiful cent that is quite high in the condition census, regardless of the list you prefer. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36050) .
Estimated Value $8,000-UP.
Ex Wayte Raymond 1931-Dr. William H. Sheldon-ANS Museum Collection-transferred by the ANS to R. E. Naftzger, Jr. on 1/26/2001 in exchange for the mint state example originally donated to the ANS by George H. Clapp-and to Tom Reynolds in 1/2002.
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