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1794 1C, BN
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Sold on Aug 16, 1995 for:
$30,800.00
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
Mint State 1794 Sheldon-26/Tied For Finest Known
1794 MS 65 Brown PCGS. S-26, R.2. EAC graded MS 61. Superb, lustrous, medium-brown surfaces are faded from the original mint color, very faint traces of which are still visible on both sides. A dark reddish colored area is noted behind the lowest curl. Perfect in every respect except for a small planchet chip out of the right top of B in LIBERTY. Well struck and centered. An extraordinary cent and of utmost importance to the type, date, or variety collector. Tied for finest known with possibly two other examples, one of which has been in hiding since 1912. Late die state, the reverse shows heavy die breaks through the E in STATES and through the first S as well as prominent die clash marks.Ex: Elmer S. Sears, 1926; Henry A. Sternberg; J.C. Morganthau & Co. #305 (4/33), lot 11; B. Max Mehl personal collection, circa 1940; T. James Clarke, 1944; Dr. William H. Sheldon, 4/19/72; R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/89), lot 23; Anthony Terranova; Martin Paul (The Rarities Group); unknown intermediary; Superior Galleries (2/91), lot 664.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223M, PCGS# 1365, GSID# 717)
Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 918,521
Auction Info
1995 ANA Sale #139 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 1995
16th-19th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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