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1794 S-33 R6 “Wheelspoke” Reverse. PCGS graded VG-8.
Mostly glossy dark steel brown and chocolate. The surfaces
appear smooth but a glass shows traces of minor roughness
in the fields and protected areas on both sides, mostly on
the obverse. No verdigris and only a few minor marks. The
notable ones are a horizontal planchet chip in the field close
before the chin and a faint hairline scratch from the R in
LIBERTY down to the neck under the earlobe. The date is
complete and easily readable but not strong, and the legend
outside the wreath is relatively bold. M-LDS, Breen state V,
with 6 strong radial “Wheelspoke” die breaks on the reverse
and heavy swelling inside the wreath. Graded VG10 net VG7
and tied for CC#7 honors in the Noyes census, his photo
#59774.
Our grade is VG8 sharpness net G6+, close to net
VG7
. Regardless of the exact grade you want to assign, this
is a very important example of a rare and highly coveted die
variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are shown
on the PCGS Secure label.
Pop 1; 1 finer in VF35 at PCGS
for the variety
(PCGS # 35564)
Estimated Value..................................................... $15,000-UP
Ex Harry Laibstain Rare Coins 12/2005.