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Census Level 1794 S-51, B-42 Cent, AU50

1794 1C Head of 1794, S-51, B-42, Low R.5, AU50 PCGS. The second and fourth locks are long and doubled, and the reverse has a closed wreath. These are the diagnostic features of the S-51 die marriage. The obverse has a die crack from the border to the shoulder, between the 1 and 7 in the date. Cracked die examples of S-51 are extremely rare. Most examples of the variety are from a perfect obverse die. Sharply detailed with pleasing medium brown surfaces. A few scattered marks are evident on each side, with a rim bruise above the E in LIBERTY. Probably at the low end of the Condition Census. EAC 35.(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223M, PCGS# 901374, Greysheet# 723)

Weight: 13.48 grams

Metal: 100% Copper


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