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VF Sharpness 1793 Chain AMERICA
Large Cent, Sheldon-3

1793 Chain 1C AMERICA--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. S-3, B-4, Low R.3. The R is large and leans right, and AMERICA is fully spelled out. Although this is the most "available" variety of 1793 Chain cent, we use the word advisedly, since there are many, many advanced collectors of U.S. coins who have never--and will never--have the chance to own any variety of this type, in any grade.
This piece is well-defined overall, although it shows localized weakness on the central hair curls. The reverse is marginally finer than the obverse. The surfaces are a tad bright, indicative of a past burnishing, but the patina is otherwise a deep brown. Numerous small planchet voids occur on each side, and of several small marks, the most notable are next to the second T and second S of STATES. A nice type coin despite some minor problems, one with broad appeal remaining. MRB Fine 15.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)


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