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1794 1C Head of '94. AU55 PCGS. S-51, B-42, Low R.5....
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Description
The Finest Known 1794 S-51 Cent
1794 1C Head of '94. AU55 PCGS. S-51, B-42, Low R.5. Bland XF45; tied for CC-1. Noyes XF45; tied for CC-1. Photo #21375. Our EAC Grade XF45.Equivalents. Maris 47; Hays 10; McGirk 9-C; Ross 7-D; Chapman 37; EAC 40; Encyclopedia 1668; PCGS #901374.
Variety. Second and fourth locks from bottom are long. Closed Wreath, terminal leaves touch. The obverse appears on S-51. The reverse appears on S-49, S-50, S-51, S-52, S-53, and S-54. Lettered Edge, leaf points up.
Surfaces. A lovely cent with sharp design elements on both sides. Mostly olive-brown surfaces with some deep steel toning splashes on the obverse, accompanied by maroon patina. A few faint scratches and tiny handling marks blend with the surrounding color.
Die State I. The usual early die state with no evidence of obverse die cracks. Each of the three later die states is called very rare by Breen.
Appearances. The obverse is illustrated in Morley as XF45. The obverse and reverse are illustrated in Noyes (1991 and 2006) and in Breen's Large Cent Encyclopedia.
Census. This is the finest known Sheldon-51 cent according to Del Bland, and tied for finest known according to Bill Noyes. When offered in the John Adams fixed price list, it was recorded as second best in the Condition Census.
Commentary. A favorite of collectors from bygone years, according to Sheldon who wrote: "This variety, the Closed Wreath with the Long Locks, has been a cherished one among cent people."
Provenance. Henry C. Miller (Thomas Elder, 4/1917), lot 662, $52; Henry C. Hines; Dr. William H. Sheldon (4/1972); R.E. Naftzger, Jr. (New Netherlands, 11/1973), lot 372, $2,000; John W. Adams (Bowers and Ruddy, 1982 FPL), lot 46, $3,500; Denis W. Loring (5/1983); Jack Robinson (Superior, 1/1989), lot 89, $8,800; Dr. Allen Bennett (1/1998).
Personality. Henry Clay Miller was born in Philadelphia on May 19, 1844, and died February 6, 1920. A graduate of Williams College in 1917, he was a teacher and school administrator. In numismatics, he was best known for his pioneering effort in the field of Connecticut coppers, and his attribution numbers are still in use today. Miller wrote The State Coinage of Connecticut, published in 1919 by the ANS. He also collected large cents and other coins, sold by Thomas Elder in April 1917 and May 1920.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223P, Variety PCGS# 35615, Base PCGS# 901374, Greysheet# 76775)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2008 February Long Beach, CA Signature Coin Auction #460 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2008
14th-16th
Thursday-Saturday
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