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1796 C-2 R4 With Pole PCGS Genuine AU Details
Scratch
. Very attractive frosty medium chocolate and light
olive brown with traces of lighter brown and tan toning in
protected areas. No spots, stains, or planchet defects.
Looks choice to the unaided eye, but a glass reveals a half
dozen hairline scratches meandering through the obverse
fields, all blending perfectly into the very attractive toning.
The reverse is flawless. The fields are smooth and slightly
reflective suggesting this piece was struck early in the die
marriage.
Our grade is EF40 sharpness net VF30.
A
very impressive example of the date in spite of the imper-
fections. And it comes with a long, very impressive prove-
nance. Weight 84.2 grains.
Estimated Value .............................................$40,000-UP
Ex E. Harrison Sanford, Edward Cogan 11/27/1874:309-Lorin
G. Parmelee, New York Coin & Stamp Co. (Harlan P. Smith &
David Proskey) 6/25/1890:733-Byron Reed-Reed Estate
1891-Omaha City Library-John J. Pittman, David Akers Auc-
tions-Chris McCawley FPL Winter 2003-Ray Rouse, McCawley
& Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/14/2008:32
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1796 C-2 R4 With Pole ANACS graded AG Details
Net Fair-2, Corroded
. The planchet is covered with uni-
form moderate corrosion that obscures some of the devices
and legends, but the date and LIBERTY remain easily read-
able. In fact the all-important date is the clearest detail on
this piece. No marks or verdigris. Dark chocolate brown and
steel.
Our grade is net Basal State-1+ (Fair-2 on the
obverse, Basal State-1 on the reverse).
The attribu-
tion is noted on the ANACS label.
Estimated Value .............................................. $5,000-UP
Ex Max Weiner 2001-Dennis Fuoss Collection
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1797 C-1 R2 Plain Edge, 1 Above 1 PCGS graded VF30
. 1
Above 1 Variety. Choice glossy chocolate brown and steel.
Smooth and very attractive with trivial contact marks. The only
notable marks are a few very faint hairline scratches on the por-
trait, none visible without the aid of a strong glass. M-LDS,
Manley state 4.0 late, with extensive die cracks and swelling on
the obverse and weakness at RICA on the reverse. A very nice
example of the popular 1 Above 1 variety.
Our grade is F15+,
very close to VF20.
The 1 Above 1 feature is noted on the
PCGS label.
Estimated Value .................................................... $1,000-UP
From the Dennis Fuoss Collection
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