Lot 238
1794 S-17b (NC-4) R8 Head of 1793 with Edge of 1794 Fair-2. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown and steel. The surfaces are quite smooth, much nicer than you expect for a low-grade large cent. The only notable marks are a few thin horizontal planchet fissures left of the date (as struck) and a dull nick under the top of the 7. The bottom of the date is worn into the rim but the upper two-thirds of the date is easily readable. About a third of the reverse devices remain visible. And best of all the edge lettering is complete and strong, including the upturned leaf following DOLLAR. Only 2 examples of this variety are known, the other one being a corroded net AG3+ (sold in our auction of the Dan Holmes Collection, 9/6/2009:29, realizing $26,450). Clearly this is the better of the two pieces based on eye appeal. Graded Fair-2 and CC#2 behind the AG3 in the Bland census. Noyes says Fair-2 and CC#2 as well, his photo #34941. A great opportunity for the serious specialist. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
Ex David Palmer (who acquired it unattributed at the Melville, Long Island Coin Show 8/11/1996)-Tony Terranova 9/19/1996-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3021-Doug Bird 2/2005-Chuck Heck Collection (includes the Palmer collection envelope that also served as the Rasmussen collection envelope, plus the Terranova sales envelope and the Rasmussen lot ticket).
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| Realized $31,725 |
