LOT #2043 |
Sold on Feb 15, 2008 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
1794 1C Head of '94. AU53 PCGS. S-41, B-30, R.3. ...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on Feb 15, 2008 for:
$25,300.00
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
Terminal State 1794 S-41 Cent
1794 1C Head of '94. AU53 PCGS. S-41, B-30, R.3. Bland XF40; tied for CC-2. Noyes XF40; tied for CC-3. Photo #21226. Our EAC Grade VF35.Equivalents. Maris 14 (Abrupt Hair); Frossard 24; Doughty 34; Hays 19; McGirk 6-C; Ross 13-L; Chapman 9; EAC 29; Encyclopedia 1668; PCGS #901374.
Variety. Hair locks above and below pole terminate abruptly. Triangular notch in left ribbon just below stem. The obverse appears on S-41 and S-42. The reverse appears on S-41. Lettered Edge, leaf points up.
Surfaces. The dark steel surfaces are a bit reflective, in this case the result of light cleaning. Both sides have the usual small handling marks expected on a lightly circulated cent of this era. All of these tiny marks are fully blended with the surrounding surface color, indicating that none are of recent origin.
Die State IX. The terminal die state for the variety. The obverse has a faint crack from the bridge of the nose toward the right obverse border, as well as light clash marks. The reverse die is shattered and bulged as illustrated.
Appearances. The reverse is illustrated in Noyes (1991). The obverse and reverse are illustrated in Noyes (2006).
Census. Although considered moderately scarce at best, this variety is generally only seen in lower grades. Just one piece is known in Mint State, in the ANS Collection. This coin and the John Adams specimen are next in line, representing the finest examples actually available to collectors.
Commentary. In his Large Cent Encyclopedia, Breen blamed the reverse die cracks on vertical or axial misalignment of the dies. He explains the concept on page 839: "Axial [vertical] misalignment is rarer [than horizontal misalignment] for obvious reasons: the die faces are not in parallel planes, so that the striking force goes obliquely through the misaligned die, weakening the area which comes closest to the other die face, contributing to early breakage and discard. Often the pressman noticed the misalignment early and corrected it. Usually, the more obvious the misalignment, the rarer the die state."
Provenance. Dixie Land Collection; Geoffrey Charlton Adams (11/1906), lot 915, $15; David Proskey; later, New Netherlands (9/1953), lot 236, $52.50; Dorothy Paschal; Dr. William H. Sheldon; Dorothy Paschal (6/1977); R.E. Naftzger, Jr. (2/1992); Eric Streiner (4/1993); Dr. Thomas Turissini.
Personality. Geoffrey Charlton Adams was a New York City auctioneer who conducted 30 auctions during a short period from May 1903 until November 1906. In October 1906, Adams was expelled from the ANA. The 1930 Federal Census records a Geoffrey C. Adams living at a New Orleans guest house. The record indicates a birth circa 1865 in Kentucky. While we cannot be sure this is the same Geoffrey Adams, it seems likely.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223P, Variety PCGS# 35588, Base PCGS# 901374, Greysheet# 76765)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
View all of [The Walter J. Husak Collection ]
Auction Info
2008 February Long Beach, CA Signature Coin Auction #460 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2008
14th-16th
Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 24
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 1,051
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.
Rasmussen Special Edition Catalog
This hard bound volume contains the magnificent Wes Rasmussen Large Cent Collection, formed by a former President of the Early American Coppers society which was auctioned at the 2005 Florida United Numismatic Auction. Reserve your copy of this remarkable volume for just $75 today.
This hard bound volume contains the magnificent Wes Rasmussen Large Cent Collection, formed by a former President of the Early American Coppers society which was auctioned at the 2005 Florida United Numismatic Auction. Reserve your copy of this remarkable volume for just $75 today.
Rasmussen Signed Limited Edition Catalog
A hard bound limited library edition of the Wes Rasmussen Collection Catalog, signed by Wes Rasmussen, Mark Borckardt, Greg Rohan, and Denis Loring, is available while supplies last. Only 100 produced. Reserve your copy of this remarkable limited edition signed volume for just $150 today.
A hard bound limited library edition of the Wes Rasmussen Collection Catalog, signed by Wes Rasmussen, Mark Borckardt, Greg Rohan, and Denis Loring, is available while supplies last. Only 100 produced. Reserve your copy of this remarkable limited edition signed volume for just $150 today.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial