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Large Cents148 Trio of 1797 Cents. Includes S-126 R3 EDS VF30 net VG7 for
moderate porosity, S-131 R2 Stemless Wreath LDS F12 net VG8
for an area of minor corrosion on the reverse, and S-143 R5
Stemless Wreath G4 net AG3 for a scratch. All have a clear date.
Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $200-UP
From the Charles Skiendzielewski collection.
149 Quartet of 1797 Cents. Includes S-126 R3 EDS G4, S-131 R2
Stemless Wreath G6 net AG3 for light roughness, S-137 R2 G5
net AG3 for fine granularity, and S-138 R1 G4 with smooth,
attractive surfaces. All have an easily readable date. Lot of 4
coins.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $150-UP
From the Charles Skiendzielewski collection.
150 1797 S-128 R3 F15. M over E in AMERICA variety. Sharpness
VF30 but dark with microscopic roughness hidden under a
glossy dark greenish olive brown and steel patina. The only
marks are a planchet chip or pit in the hair at the back of the
head and a very shallow planchet flake in the dentils left of the
lower curls. M-LDS, Breen state VIII, with numerous die cracks
on the obverse. The date and legends are strong and the M
over E feature is clear.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $300-UP
Ex 2000 EAC Sale, lot 172-Ed Miller Collection.
151 1797 S-130 R2 F12+ . Attractive glossy medium chocolate
brown and steel. No roughness, only a few trivial contact
marks. The notable marks are a short scratch near the dentils
left of the L in LIBERTY and a barely visible rim bruise over the
first S in STATES. M-LDS, Breen state IV. The internal cud break
near the dentils left of the hair ribbon is partially filled and die
clashmarks show on both sides. A nice cent for the grade, close
to F15.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $300-UP
Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls, 1985 EAC Sale 4/1985:144-the Rod
Burress Collection.
152 1797 S-131 R2 Stemless Wreath VG8. Sharpness VF25 but
covered with fine to moderate roughness under rather glossy
dark olive brown and chocolate toning. No notable verdigris or
significant contact marks; a tiny rim bruise under the tip of the
bust could help identify this piece. MDS. The date and legends
are complete and clear, and the Stemless Wreath feature is
obvious.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $150-UP
Ex John D. Wright 11/1978-the Rod Burress Collection.
153 1797 S-131 R2 Stemless Wreath VG7+. Glossy chocolate
brown and steel. No roughness or verdigris, only minor contact
marks. A minor rim bruise left of the date is the best identifying
mark. M-LDS, Breen state IV, with a vertical die crack in the field
before the portrait and a smaller sunken retained cud near the
dentils right of the longer crack. The date and legends are
strong and the Stemless Wreath feature is obvious. A nice lower
grade example of a tough die state, close to VG8.
Estimated Value .......................................................$150-UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 10/26/2000:99-Ed Miller Collection.
154 1797 S-134 R4 F15. Glossy light olive and chocolate with a
hint of reddish chocolate brown toning in protected areas on
the reverse. A smooth, attractive cent. The only notable mark is
a tiny planchet chip in the hair left of the ear lobe. MDS, Breen
state IV, with two die cracks from the dentils to the top of the E
in AMERICA. The date is bold and the legends are strong.
Estimated Value .......................................................$300-UP
Ex 1973 GENA Auction, Pine Tree Rare Coin Auctions 9/22/
1973:112-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Denis Loring-Dr. Philip W.
Ralls-the Rod Burress Collection (includes the auction lot enve-
lope and Ralls collection envelope).
155 1797 S-134 R4 VG10. Sharpness VF20 with small pits scat-
tered over both sides, mostly on the reverse. The largest pit is
located under the F in OF and it contains traces of reddish ver-
digris. The majority of the planchet is smooth and attractive and
there are no notable contact marks. Glossy light olive brown
and chocolate. E-MDS, Breen state II. The date is bold and the
legends are clear.
Estimated Value .......................................................$200-UP
Ex 2000 EAC Sale, lot 177-Ed Miller Collection.
156 1797 S-135 R3 VF20. Attractive glossy light olive and steel
blending to medium chocolate brown. Smooth and virtually free
of marks. A microscopic pinprick in the field under the end of
the chin is the best identifying mark, but you will need a glass
to see it. MDS, Breen state III, with small chips over the C in
AMERICA but no die clashmarks or bulges. The date is bold and
the legends are strong. A nice cent.
Estimated Value .......................................................$600-UP
Ex R. J. Rudolph Collection.