Lot 7
1794 S-20b R5 Head of 1793, Edge of 1794 PCGS Genuine, VF Details. Attractive glossy medium steel brown and chocolate. The surfaces are smooth (but not "Smoothed as stated on the PCGS label"), and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No corrosion, verdigris, or spots. The only defects are a rim bruise left of the lowest curl and a tiny planchet flake (as struck) over the right edge of the R in AMERICA. The date is strong, the legends are clear, and the edge lettering is bold. MDS, Breen state I late. There is the faintest hint of a bulge from the rim to the upper part of the chin but no trace of die rust in the left side of the wreath. Our grade is VF25. Bland says VF30 and CC#2 in his revised census. Noyes says VF25 and tied for CC#4. A wonderful example of this tough "1794 Head of 1793" variety, and it comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimate Value $30,000 - UP
Ex Samuel H. Chapman-Dr. Christian A. Allenburger, B. Max Mehl Sale #111, 3/23/1948:333-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1/1971-Dorothy I. Paschal 8/14/1972-Eugene Exman, Heritage 6/2015:3752. (An alternate updated provenance is provided by researcher Del Bland: Ex W. B. Guy-Henry Chapman 11/1911:351-Dr. George P. French-B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 19-T. James Clarke-Dr. William H. Sheldon-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1/1971-Dorothy I. Paschal 8/14/1972-Eugene Exman) (Includes the Naftzger collection envelope that lists the Allenburger provenance, plus the Exman lot ticket).
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