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1794 S-52 R6-. PCGS graded VF-30.
Attractive glossy medium brown and light
chocolate fading to darker chocolate brown in protected areas. No corrosion
or verdigris, and this cent looks choice to the unaided eye. But a glass reveals
numerous light contact marks scattered over both sides, none significant in its
own right but far too many to ignore. A fine hairline scratch from the forelock
to the upper lip, a collection of nicks high on the cheek, and a light scuff from
the leaves over O in ONE down to the C in CENT are the notable marks. Nicely
struck EDS, Breen state I. There is a clear die clashmark behind the head but no
die cracks. A fine double profile shows from the forehead down to the tip of the
nose. This piece is a relatively new discovery and has not been rated by Noyes
or Bland.
Our grade is VF25 sharpness net F15+
, which would place it around
CC#3 status. A very significant piece for the collector of 1794 cents by die
variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure
label.
Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety
(PCGS # 35618)
Estimated Value.................................................................................... $25,000-UP
Ex Stephen Fischer 5/2012.