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1794 1C Head of 1794 AU53 NGC. S-54, B-46, R.3. Our EAC Grade VF35. ...
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Description
1794 S-54, B-46 Cent, AU53
Census Level Example
1794 1C Head of 1794 AU53 NGC. S-54, B-46, R.3. Our EAC Grade
VF35. Ex: Mervis Collection. Breen Die State II. Faint reverse
clash marks from the obverse hair details are visible within the
wreath. A tiny die crack is hidden in the hair, crossing the third
hair strand behind the neck. Pleasing olive surfaces with a small
patch of lighter tan above OF. Both sides have a few small splashes
of deeper green-brown. A small mark is evident on Liberty's cheek,
with another below the T in CENT. The Stack's cataloger described
"a cheek nick but full denticles on both sides. Deep brown toning,
glossy surfaces, a touch of tan at the top reverse. Steel blue
overtones. A really nice overall appearance."Commentary. The long-lasting Closed Wreath reverse die makes its final appearance, in its sixth die marriage, as discussed by Sheldon in Penny Whimsy: "This is the last appearance of the Closed Wreath reverse, which bore up heroically under six marriages in one year, and for a century and a half [now two centuries] afterward has provided cent collectors with one of their best clues to attribution."
Census Notes. Although a relatively common variety, high grade examples are nonexistent. Sheldon recorded a single XF40 coin, from the Dr. French Collection, as the finest known. Today, an AU50 coin is considered the best. This piece is tied for fourth finest in the Noyes census, and fifth finest in Bland's census
Provenance. Norman Stack Collection; Herman Halpern (Stack's, 3/1988), lot 72; Chris Victor-McCawley (12/6/1988); Robinson S. Brown, Jr. (Superior, 1/1996), lot 77; Walter J. Husak (Heritage, 2/2008), lot 2056; Dan Holmes (Goldberg Coins, 9/2009), lot 87; Greg Hannigan.
From The Adam Mervis Large Cent Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223P, Variety PCGS# 35624, Base PCGS# 901374, Greysheet# 76778)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2014 January 10 The Adam Mervis Large Cent Collection FUN Signature Auction - Orlando #1200 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2014
10th
Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 20
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