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1793 1C Chain, AMERICA, S-3, B-4, Low R.3 -- On Defective Planchet -- VF30 PCGS....
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Description
1793 S-3, B-4 Chain Cent, VF30
Struck on a Defective Planchet
1793 1C Chain, AMERICA, S-3, B-4, Low R.3 -- On Defective
Planchet -- VF30 PCGS. Copper had to be obtained locally as
scrap, and the resulting planchets for the early cents frequently
exhibited problems as seen here. Craig Sholley explained in the
Breen Large Cent Encyclopedia:"The locally obtained scrap proved to be especially troublesome. Copper is a difficult metal to properly melt and it is far more difficult to roll than silver or gold. The Mint, lacking both experience and proper equipment, was not prepared for either of these operations."
Both sides of this pleasing Chain cent exhibit myriad planchet laminations and other defects as struck, along with a few post-production handling marks. The medium olive and tan surfaces are semi-glossy. A small obverse rim bruise is noted at 3 o'clock. Our EAC grade VF20.
From The E.B. Strickland Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223F, Variety PCGS# 35438, Base PCGS# 1341, Greysheet# 76719)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2018 January 3 - 8 FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Tampa #1271 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2018
3rd-8th
Wednesday-Monday
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