Lot 500
1794 S-18b R4. VF-20. Head of 1793 with leaf following DOLLAR pointing up. Glossy steel and chocolate brown. The surfaces are smooth, free of any hint of corrosion or verdigris. Close to VF25 sharpness but there are faint scuffs of very fine hairline scratches on the highest points of the portrait and a light pinscratch across RTY. A light rim bruise over the B in LIBERTY rounds out the notable marks, none of which is especially distracting to the otherwise excellent eye appeal of this cent. The date and legends are complete and strong. Nicely struck and well balanced. MDS, Breen state III, before the bulge in the field under the cap. A very nice mid-grade example of the popular Head of 1793 type.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George E. Ewing, Jr.-Tom Reynolds 2/19/97.
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