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1794 S-68 R5, Head of 1795. PCGS graded AU-
50.
Frosty medium to dark chocolate brown and
steel with a patch of very fine reddish granularity
from EN in CENT down to the wreath ribbon
knot. The planchet is smooth and choice except for
the reddish steel patch, and the obverse is beauti-
ful. Nicely struck EDS Breen state I, with light die
clashmarks on the reverse but before any wave or
die crack on the obverse. The repunching on the A
& M in AMERICA is clear. Graded VF35 net VF25
and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #34578.
Bland says VF30 and tied for CC#3.
Our grade
is VF35+ sharpness net VF30
. The attribution
and Adams-Reynolds provenance are noted on
the PCGS Secure label.
Pop 1; 1 finer in AU58 at
PCGS for the variety
(PCGS # 35687)
Estimated Value ................................... $20,000-UP
Ex B. Max Mehl (privately)-Lloyd Goldy circa 1953-
John C. Adams, Sr.-John C. Adams, Jr., 1999 EAC
Sale, lot 156.