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Choice VF S-26 "Separated Strands" 1794 Cent

1794 VF 35 Obverse Planchet Flakes. S-26, R.2. Maris' "Separated Date," now often called the "Separated Strands" variety. Overzealous die polishing in the mint severed several of the strands in Liberty's hair from their braids. The reverse shows a prominent, diagonal die crack from the rim through the first S in STATES to the top of the C in CENT, and another from the upper rim through the E in STATES terminating at the uppermost leaf on the left side of the wreath. Medium to darker brown color with a number of smaller planchet flakes out of the obverse.

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

Auction Dates
September, 1996
19th-21st Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Sep 19, 1996 for: $715.00
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