Lot 73
1793 C-2 R3. PCGS graded AU-53. Choice glossy light olive brown blending to medium olive and chocolate in the protected areas. Smooth and very attractive, virtually flawless in every respect. The best identifying marks are a thin nick in the field above the pole and a tiny, barely visible pinprick just left of the reverse center dot. Struck very slightly off center to K-3. The border beads on the obverse are unaffected by the imperfect centering but some of the reverse border beads are off the planchet. Early die state, without additional die rust on the obverse following its earlier C-1 marriage. A PQ example of the variety, which you might expect from a coin that was once part of the famous Garrett Collection. Our grade is EF40 choice. Pop 10; 57 finer.
Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000.
The Mark Gordon Collection Ex Harold P. Newlin-Garrett Collection, Bowers & Ruddy 11/28/79:1-Dr. Hesselgesser. (The Garrett and Hesselgesser provenances are noted on the PCGS label.).
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| Realized $33,350 |
