Lot 183
1794 S-24 R1. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. CAC. Lustrous uniform medium steel brown and light chocolate. An extremely attractive cent, essentially flawless. The only marks, and they are insignificant, are a microscopic pinprick at the dentils left of the date, a tiny flake on the cheek close under the left edge of the eye, and a small planchet flake nestled between the E & R in LIBERTY (as struck). M-LDS, Breen state V. There are two light die cracks on the obverse, fine die rust in several places on both sides, and an irregular die line that connects the R & I in AMERICA. The puffy "Apple Cheek" feature is obvious. A sharp cent that offers exceptional eye appeal. Just a light touch of friction on the highest points of the devices. Graded AU50 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #36539. Bland did not see this cent. Our grade is AU55 Choice. The attribution and Great Pacific Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 63, 1 in 66+. (PCGS # 35537) Value $20,000 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/5/1998:114-Thomas D. Reynolds Collection, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2016:16-Great Pacific Collection.
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