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Famous 1794 Starred Reverse Large Cent
S-48, B-38, Good 4

1794 1C Starred Reverse Good 4 PCGS. S-48, B-38, R.5. The Starred Reverse is one of the most famous single-die-pair Guide Book varieties, a rarity in any grade and avidly pursued. Each side of this well-circulated example has deep teak-brown surfaces with extensive fine granularity. The reverse is more weakly defined than the obverse, owing to the shallowness of the engraving on the reverse die; while the center is soft to the point that most die state diagnostics are obscured, the peripheries and the eponymous 94 small stars therein are comparatively sharp. In sum, an important coin that should hold a place of honor in whatever cabinet next holds it. EAC 4.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 1374, Greysheet# 720)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
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