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1793 S-11b, B-16b Wreath Cent, Fine 15
Double Leaf Lettered Edge

1793 1C Wreath, Lettered Edge Fine 15 PCGS. S-11b, B-16b, R.4. Our EAC Grade VG10. This splendid specimen has smooth and lightly glossy chestnut-brown surfaces with slightly deeper steel-brown on the high points. While some scattered circulation marks are noted on each side, they are strictly consistent with the grade, and none are singularly noticed. This is a highly attractive, moderately circulated example of the S-11b Two Leaves edge variety. Breen Die State II, with light clash marks below Liberty's chin.
Ex: Bowers and Merena (6/1996), lot 48; Jack Wadlington (6/2005); Dan Holmes (7/2005).
From The Adam Mervis Large Cent Collection.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223J, PCGS# 1350, Greysheet# 1223)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2014
10th Friday
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