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1792 Washington "Roman Head" Cent Breen-1249, Baker-19 PCGS graded Proof-64 Brown
. The obverse is beautiful glossy
golden tan and light brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints while the reverse is a darker shade of steel brown and chocolate
with lighter brown in protected areas. Traces of lighter golden tan faded down from mint color can be found in some of the protected areas on
both sides. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No spots or contact marks. An area of darker
toning along the rim left of the C in CENT can help identify this piece. The edge is lettered "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." The "Roman
Head" Cents depict Washington in the style of a Roman Emperor, an image that most certainly was contrary to Washington's desires. These
were struck in England during the "Conder Token" era and they are among the rarest and most desirable of the Washington coppers. About
15 examples known today (and several of those are worn or otherwise impaired). A superb example of this very rare Washington copper.
Listed on page 83 in the "Redbook." Weight 197.5 grains.
Pop 3; 3 finer, 2 in 65, 1 in 66.
Estimated Value ................................................................................................................................................................... $65,000-UP
From the Ted L. Craige collection, Stack's Bowers Galleries 1/22/2013:11499
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1791 Washington Cent with Small Eagle Reverse Breen-
1217 F15
. Variety with the usual "UNITED STATES OF AMER-
ICA" edge. Glossy medium chocolate brown and steel. Smooth
and attractive, just worn. The only marks are a few tiny rim
bruises, none notable. The date and legends are complete and
clear. Weight 193.5 grains. Listed on page 81 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value .......................................................$200-UP
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(1792) Washington Born Virginia Cent, Uniface Restrike
Baker-22B PCI graded MS63 Red
. Lustrous red just starting
to fade, about 95% of the red remaining. A tiny nick on the
cheek right of the nostril and a spot of dark toning in the dentils
over the V in VIRGINIA are the only marks. These uniface
restrikes were struck by Albert Collis using transfer dies to help
satisfy collector demand. Our grade is consistent with the PCI
grade. Listed on page 82 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value .........................................................$50-UP
