Lot 14
1795 S-76b R1 Plain Edge PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Very attractive frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers outstanding mint state eye appeal in spite of a touch of rub on the highest points of the devices. No spots or stains, just a few minor contact marks. The only notable mark is a very small rim bruise over the I in LIBERTY, and it is virtually invisible in the slab. Nicely struck E-MDS, Breen state IV, with faint die clashmarks on both sides and a very subtle bulge in the field over the bust tip. Our grade is AU50+, close to AU55. Noyes says AU55 net AU50 and tied for CC#19, his photo #59093. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 7 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $7,500 - UP
Ex Barney Bluestone (Syracuse Coin Shop) circa 1940-Hogan Pond Collection, American Numismatic Rarities 3/8/2005:1127 (includes the Syracuse Coin Shop envelope, ANR lot ticket, and a collection pillbox).
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