Lot 13
1794 S-27 R5 PCGS graded F15. Olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The highpoints are smooth but the fields and protected areas are covered with very fine granularity. No verdigris or notable marks. Nicely struck EDS, Breen state I, before any die cracks or waves on the obverse. The date and legends are complete and clear, and this cent offers nice eye appeal in spite of the imperfect surfaces. Graded F12 net VG8 and tied for CC#11 in the Noyes census, his photo #32312. Bland says VG8. Our grade is VG10. The attribution and Clover provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 40, 1 in 50. PCGS #35546. Estimated Value $2,750 - UP
Acquired unattributed on 6/1/1990 by Thomas D. Reynolds 6/3/1990-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:40-Phillip W. Clover, Heritage Auctions 9/6/2012:3030 (via Chris McCawley)-Dr. Mark D. Cadden Collection.
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| Realized $2,880 |
