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Trio of 1794 Cents
. Includes S-42 R4 F15 sharpness net G5
for light corrosion, S-51 R4 F12 sharpness net G5 for light corro-
sion, and S-71 R2 Head of 1795 G4 net AG3 for microscopic
roughness. All have a clear date. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $500-UP
From the Charles Skiendzielewski collection
.
82
1794 S-44 R1 VG8
. A few points sharper but there are a
dozen tiny pits scattered around the head, especially between
the Y and face. Otherwise the planchet is smooth and attractive
showing only a few trivial contact marks and no trace of verdi-
gris. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. M-LDS
with obvious die cracks on both sides. The date and legends are
complete and clear.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $400-UP
Ex Lou Whitaker 4/2000-Ed Miller Collection
.
83
1794 S-45 R5+ VG7
. Sharpness VG10 but covered with fine
roughness under rather glossy reddish chocolate toning with
lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The roughness is very
fine except for some deeper pitting over ATE in STATES. No ver-
digris, and the only contact mark is a faint scratch or thin nick
under the ear. The date and legends are complete and clear.
LDS, Breen state II late, with a clear die crack arcing through
ICA and the fraction.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $600-UP
Ex Pollack 10/2001-Evan Kopald-Ed Miller Collection
.
84
1794 S-46 R3 VG7+
. A couple points sharper with faint
roughness hidden under glossy medium to dark chocolate
brown toning. The highpoints are toned a lighter shade of steel
brown. No verdigris. The only marks are a few minor rim
bruises, the strongest of these over the first A in AMERICA.
EDS. There is a barely visible beveled planchet clip that affects
the dentils over ERT, as struck. The date and legends are com-
plete and easily readable. Decent for the grade, close to VG8.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $350-UP
Ex Joe Rose, Harmer Rooke Auctions 3/15/1990:26-Ronnie
Adam, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/2004:182-
Ed Miller Collection
.
85
1794 S-50 R5 G6
. Sharpness EF40 but covered with moderate
to strong corrosion, strongest on the reverse. No verdigris. The
only mark is a thin planchet fissure that meanders from the eye
to the rim left of the lower curls. Dark olive brown and steel.
The date is clear and the legends are complete. Ugly but sharp
and rare.
Estimated Value .......................................................$500-UP
Ex Walter Reed, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/18/
2002:1128-Ed Miller Collection
.
86
1794 S-51 R4 G6
. The obverse is sharper while the reverse is
weaker, which is typical of this variety. The obverse has the
details of VG8; the reverse no better than G5. No corrosion or
verdigris, but there is a small dig or dent on the front edge of
the eye. Slightly glossy dark chocolate brown with slightly
lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. The date is com-
plete and easily readable but the top of the legend outside the
wreath is starting to fade. MDS.
Estimated Value .......................................................$350-UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 11/29/2001:2587-Ed Miller Collection
.
87
1794 S-54 R3 G6
. Sharpness F12 but covered with fine
roughness, strongest in the field before the face where there is
an area of moderate granularity. The details on the obverse are
stronger than those on the reverse, which is typical for the vari-
ety. There are specks of verdigris hidden in the curls left of the
truncation, and the only marks are a couple nicks under the D in
UNITED and a few faint hairline scratches hidden in the toning
on the reverse. Slightly glossy dark chocolate brown and steel
with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. The date is
complete and easily readable but the top of the legend outside
the wreath is fading into the rim.
Estimated Value .......................................................$300-UP
Ex Ed Miller Collection
.
88
1794 S-55 R2 VG7
. Perhaps a point sharper but there are a
few light contact marks scattered over both sides, including a
thin diagonal nick on the chin and another under the eye. No
corrosion or verdigris. Mostly glossy medium chocolate and
steel brown. The date and legends are easily readable. EDS.
Estimated Value .......................................................$300-UP
Ex Tom Reynolds-Ed Miller Collection
.
89
1794 S-56 R3 G6
. The "Office Boy Reverse" variety;
Blundered Edge. Very slightly sharper but there is microscopic
roughness in the fields and protected areas. No verdigris, and
the only notable mark is a dull rim nick under the fraction.
Unevenly struck with weakness along the right edge on both
sides while everything else is properly impressed. The date is
not strong but it is easily readable, and most of the legends are
clear. The edge lettering is bold and is blundered reading "ONE
HUNDRED A DOLLAR".
Estimated Value .......................................................$300-UP
Ex Ed Miller Collection
.