Lot 435
1794 S-38 R5 F15. Sharpness VF35 but covered with very fine granularity under a slightly glossy patina of dark olive brown with lighter chocolate brown toning on the highpoints. No verdigris, but there is a patch of slightly raised corrosion very well hidden in the hair left of the neck. The only marks are a few faint hairline scratches on the cheek, but these are very old and blend perfectly into the natural patina. EDS, Breen state II, with two clearly visible lumps (caused by chips in the die) in the field under the cap. Called EF40 net VF20 and tied for CC#6 in the Bland census. Noyes says VF25 net VG10 and tied for CC#14, his photo #25036. Any way you look at it, this is an important example of a tough die variety and it comes with a nice provenance. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex William Rabin 2/1937-Judge Thomas L. Gaskill, New Netherlands Coin Co. (privately) 11/1956-Dorothy Paschal-Allen E. McDowell-Jake Hendin 4/1976-Del Bland 4/1976-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:51-Wes Rasmussen 1/1996-March Wells, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/2009:518-Terry Denman Collection (includes the Denman collection envelope).
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| Realized $3,055 |
