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1793CHAIN 1C AMERICA, BN
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Sold on Aug 3, 1998 for:
$5,865.00
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
High Grade 1793 Chain Cent
1793 Chain AMERICA AU 50 Lightly Burnished. S-3, Low R.3. The "Leaning R" variety with irregular spacing in the letters of LIBERTY, the R being too large, too high, and leaning to the right. Although a "common" variety among Chain cents, we have seen very few S-3s (or any other Chains) in such high grade. The vast majority of pieces we have handled over the years have been in the Poor 1 to Fine 12 grade range. This is certainly one of the finest S-3s we have recently sold at public auction. Sharply struck on the head of Liberty, which is so ill-defined on lower grade specimens, it is here brought up in bold relief with most of the individual strands of hair fully articulated. The reverse is also boldly defined with the links in the chain set off from the flatness of the surrounding fields, yielding an almost three-dimensional effect. Medium chocolate-brown color overall. In spite of a number of hairlines over each side (from the improper brushing), the state of preservation of this coin is quite remarkable. For pedigree purposes, there are three mentionable flaws: a tiny spot of green corrosion in the Y of LIBERTY, a small planchet indention between the NT of CENT, and a diagonal milling mark under the TE of UNITED. However, these are quite minor when the overall grade and state of preservation of this classic cent are taken into account.Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223F, PCGS# 1341, GSID# 1213)
Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 36,103
Auction Info
1998 ANA Signature Sale #190 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 1998
3rd-6th
Monday-Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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