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1796 1C S-82 R5 Liberty Cap XF45 PCGS....
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Description
1796 S-82 Liberty Cap Cent, XF45
Intermediate Die State
1796 1C S-82 R5 Liberty Cap XF45 PCGS. Dark steel and olive
brown with hints of reddish steel in a few places. Covered with
very fine roughness and there is hard verdigris in some of the
protected areas, especially around the date. The only marks are a
couple faint scratches right of the ear lobe that are blended into
the dark patina. A sharp cent but the color and surfaces are below
what you expect for a cent with this much detail. MDS, Breen state
II, with die clashmarks on the reverse. Graded VF30 net F12 and
tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #28716. Bland says
VF30 and tied for CC#5. This cataloger's EAC grade is net
VF20. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance
are noted on the PCGS Gold Shield label (35753.45/13470530).Ex James F. Ruddy-Dr. Dane B. Nielsen-Dr. C. R. Chambers 4/1/1984-Jack H. Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:150 ($2310)-Robinson S. "Robbie" Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:117 ($3300)-Walter J. Husak, Heritage Auctions 2/15/2008:2083 ($9200)-COL Steven K. Ellsworth.
The May 1914 S.H. Chapman sale of the William F. Gable Collection was one of the most celebrated U.S. coin auctions of the early 20th century, distinguished by its completeness and the exceptional quality of the material. Gable's cabinet, built primarily between 1890 and 1901, included a near-complete series of U.S. copper coinage, with particular strength in the early large cents. The 1793 issues-Chain, Wreath, and Liberty Cap cents-were all present in choice examples, and the run of 1794s included Condition Census pieces and rare die marriages that had been carefully selected for sharp strikes and superior surfaces. Draped Bust cents of the late 1790s, highlighted by notable 1796 and 1797 varieties, along with key rarities such as the 1799 and 1804 cents, stood out for their unusually high preservation for the time.
The sale further emphasized overdate varieties, rare die states, and notable pedigrees, underscoring Chapman's reputation for meticulous cataloguing. Half cents also figured prominently, with important 1793 and 1794 issues, including pieces struck over Talbot, Allum & Lee undertypes, and elusive early 19th-century dates in strong grades. Together, these early American coppers formed a cornerstone of the auction, situating the Gable Collection as both a collector's achievement and a scholarly resource. With 14 photographic plates and Chapman's detailed descriptions, the catalog ensured its lasting reputation as a standard reference, while the early copper portion in particular confirmed Gable's cabinet as one of the premier assemblages of its era.
From The COL Steven Ellsworth Collection of U.S. Large Cents 1793-1796.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223V, Variety PCGS# 35753, Base PCGS# 1392, Greysheet# 77498)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2026 January 8 US Coins Signature Auction - FUN Special Sessions: Ellsworth & Jacobson #1389 (go to Auction Home page)
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