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1795 S-78 R1 Plain Edge NGC graded F15
. Double
Struck with a Significant Rotation. Choice glossy dark choc-
olate brown and steel. Smooth and very attractive, essen-
tially flawless to the unaided eye; it takes a good glass to
see any defects. The only marks are a couple extremely
faint hairline scratches in the field under the cap, a small
rim nick over the E in STATES, and a couple more faint hair-
line scratches at NE in ONE. Boldly double struck with an
80-degree clockwise rotation between strikes (CW as
viewed from the obverse, CCW when looking at the
reverse). The date and bust from the first impression are
clearly visible in the field before the portrait, and ample
strong undertype from the first strike is visible on the right
side of the reverse. It doesn't take a glass to see the mint
error on this cent. MDS, Breen state III (not that it matters
in this case).
Our grade is consistent with the slab
grade.
The attribution, error status, and Mervis prove-
nance are shown on the NGC label.
Estimated Value .............................................. $3,000-UP
Ex Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Superior 2/11/1974:664-unknown-
1989 EAC Sale 4/13/1989:52-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley
& Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/19/2010:374-Adam Mervis,
Heritage 1/10/2014:2526
.
282
1795 S-78 R1 Plain Edge VG10
. Clipped Planchet. Sharp-
ness VF30 but covered with fine to moderate granularity. No
marks or verdigris. Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel.
Nicely struck E-MDS with clashmarks but no swelling in the
obverse fields. There is a relatively significant curved planchet
clip reaching well inside the dentils before the portrait and at
MER on the reverse. The date is bold and the legends are clear.
Estimated Value .......................................................$400-UP
283
Group of Ten 1795 Cents with a Plain Edge graded Fair-
2 to AG3
. Includes S-76b R1 (2), S-77 R3 (3), and S-78 R1 (5).
Most are sharper with defects. All have a readable date but
some dates are weak or partial. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value .......................................................$200-UP
284
Trio of 1795 Plain Edge Cents with Mint Errors
. Includes
S-76b R1 with a curved planchet clip Fair-2, S-78 R1 with a
curved planchet clip AG3, and S-78 R1 struck 5-10% off center
to K-3 Fair-2. All have a readable date. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value .......................................................$150-UP
285
Group of Thirteen 1795 Cents graded Basal State-1
.
Most are sharper with defects. Includes 3 with a lettered edge
and 10 with a plain edge. Most have a date that is readable but
weak or partial. Lot of 13 coins.
Estimated Value .......................................................$150-UP
286
Quartet of Slabbed Cents, 1795-1802
. Includes 1795 S-
76b R1 Plain Edge PCI graded VF30 Corroded (our grade VF20
sharpness net G5 for moderate corrosion), 1798 S-165 R4 Large
8 with Style II Hair NGC graded XF Details Corrosion (our grade
VF35 sharpness net VG7 for uniform moderate granularity),
1801 S-216 R1 LDS NGC graded Fine Details Obverse Scratched
(our grade VG8+ sharpness net G6 for several light scratches
on the obverse), and 1802 S-242 R2 ANACS graded VF30
details Corroded (our grade VF25 sharpness net VG8 for fine to
moderate granularity and recoloring). The attribution is shown
on the slab labels for all but the 1795. All have a clear date and
legends. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value .......................................................$350-UP
287
Group of 20 Large Cents 1794-1796 grading Basal
State-1 to Fair-2
. Some are sharper with defects. Many have
a readable date but others do not. Most are 1795 Plain Edge. A
number of these should be attributable. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value .......................................................$200-UP
Draped Bust Cent s
288
1796 S-81 R3 Liberty Cap VG7
. A point or two sharper with
extremely fine granularity covering the fields and protected
areas on both sides. No verdigris or contact marks, but there is
a planchet chip or shallow pit over the T in CENT. Slightly glossy
two-tone dark olive brown with lighter steel brown toning cov-
ering the devices. The date is bold and the legends are com-
plete except for weakness at ONE CENT, as usual on this variety.
Estimated Value .......................................................$300-UP
Ex Jim Fairfield-Rod Burress 11/2003
.
289
1796 S-82 R5 Liberty Cap F12+
. Sharpness VF20 but
extremely fine roughness covers much of the planchet,
although the devices on the obverse are smooth. No verdigris
and only a few minor contact marks. The notable ones are a
couple faint scratches over NIT in UNITED, a pinprick over the
first T in STATES, and a small rim nick right of the fraction. Par-
tially glossy chocolate brown and olive. Sharply struck except
for weakness at UNITED and on the bottom of CEN. The date is
bold and the legends are complete. EDS, Breen state I, before
any die cracks or clashmarks.
Estimated Value .................................................... $1,500-UP
Ex Fred H. Borcherdt 3/2001-Dan Trollan
.
290
1796 S-82 R5 Liberty Cap G5
. Glossy light to medium choc-
olate brown and steel with darker chocolate toning in the fields
and protected areas. Smooth and attractive, just worn. The only
marks are a pair of tiny rim nicks at TY in LIBERTY. The date
and legends are complete and easily readable. EDS. Nice for the
grade, and the obverse may be a point or two better.
Estimated Value .......................................................$300-UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/16/2006:62-Rod Burress 3/31/2006
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