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1792 Birch Cent Electrotype, Plain Edge, Judd-3, Pollock-4, AU. ...
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1792 Judd-3 Birch Cent Electrotype
Made from the Appleton Specimen
1792 Birch Cent Electrotype, Plain Edge, Judd-3, Pollock-4,
AU. 224 grains, 33 mm. The Birch cent ranks among the most
famous 1792 pattern coin designs and is highly popular with the few
collectors who are fortunate to own an example. There are four Judd
numbers of two different designs of Birch cents. Judd-3, 4, and 5
differ in edge inscription, and Judd-6 has a different reverse
design. Just 14 Birch cents survive of all four varieties, and two
of those are in museums. We believe that this piece was made from
the Appleton specimen of Judd-3, although the authors of 1792:
Birth of a Nation's Coinage write: "It is difficult to identify
the hose coin for many electrotypes made from [these] pieces." Both
sides are slightly wavy, not unusual for these electrotypes. The
surfaces are glossy chocolate-brown with traces of orange in the
protected areas. A glass reveals slightly pebbly surfaces. Overall,
a highly attractive example with subtle file marks masking the seam
on the edge, and no evidence of lead showing anywhere.Alan Weinberg's Commentary: From Maurice Gould's Boston estate. The finest Birch cent electrotype I've ever seen. The few others are pebbly, with uneven wavy surfaces. This is simply superb and, as I couldn't afford the genuine Birch cent, let alone the rare opportunity to acquire one, I acquired this. I was present at the Johns Hopkins / Garrett, Part IV auction wherein there was the Gem copper Birch cent and the unique white metal Birch cent from different dies. The first to Don Partrick and the second to Bill Anton at less than half the price of the copper example. Ever the clever bargainer, Bill confided in me right after the sale that he and Partrick divided up the Birch cents beforehand so as to save each other money. Obviously, Bill got way the better deal.
Ex: Maurice Gould.
From The Alan V. Weinberg Collection, Part I.
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Auction Info
2019 January 9 - 14 FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Orlando #1291 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2019
9th-14th
Wednesday-Monday
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