Lot 253
1794 S-25 R3 VF25+. Sharpness near VF35 but there is a scuff of a half dozen dull scratches or scrapes on the chin, jawline, and upper part of the neck plus a few tiny ones hidden in the hair under the earlobe. The strongest mark is on the chin but none of them break the attractive frosty medium chocolate brown and steel toning. Otherwise this cent is choice and the eye appeal remains excellent. The reverse looks like a choice EF40. Sharply struck E-MDS, Breen state II, with a single set of die clashmarks on both sides and no cracks. Graded VF25 and tied for CC#9 in the Bland census. Noyes says VF30 net VF20 and tied for CC#11. Estimate Value $3,500 - UP
Ex Jonathan Kern & Chris McCawley 9/1994-Robert C. Clark, Bowers & Merena 2000 ANA Sale 8/9/2000:220-Chris McCawley 8/2000-Chuck Heck Collection (includes the auction lot ticket).
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