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1794 S-19a R5+ Head of 1793, Edge of 1793 PCGS graded Genu-
ine XF Details Environmental Damage.
Sharpness near VF30
by strict EAC standards, but the surfaces are a bit dull thanks to
uniform fine granularity that covers all but the highpoints, which
are smooth. No marks or verdigris. Dark steel brown with lighter
steel brown toning on the highpoints, and the contrast accents the
details and adds to the eye appeal. Nicely struck EDS, Breen state I,
showing faint swelling in the field under the cap. The downturned
leaf following DOLLAR is positioned under one of the slab prongs
that hold the coin, but you can still see the impression of the down-
turned leaf to verify the Edge of 1793 attribution.
Our grade is net
F12
which would still place it within the top 10 examples of this
very tough variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are
noted on the PCGS Secure label
(PCGS # 35516)
Estimated Value .................................................................$5,000-UP
Acquired at a St. Louis show 10/1990.
Lot 12