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1794 S-66 R5 VF Detail, Scratch, PCGS. ...
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1794 HEAD OF 1794 CENT, VF DETAILS
CONDITION CENSUS S-66
1794 S-66 R5 VF Detail, Scratch, PCGS. Glossy light olive
and chocolate brown. Sharpness near VF20 but there are several very
light rim bruises on both sides, the notable ones left of the
lowest curls. A fine, old scratch meanders from the middle of the
cap to just under the earlobe and on to the chin, and there are
nicks scattered over both sides including two on the left edge of
the forehead. No hint of roughness or verdigris. The edge over TES
is beveled thanks to a minor planchet clip, as struck. MDS, Heck
die state 3, Breen state III, with a strong die crack along the
lower edge of the pole to the dentils and light die clashmarks on
the obverse. Called VF20 net F15 and CC#3 in the Bland census.
Noyes says VF20 net F12 and CC#4, his photo #21678. This
cataloger's EAC grade is net F12. One of the slightly finer
examples is impounded in the ANS Museum, so the opportunity to
obtain a better example is quite limited. The attribution is noted
on the PCGS Gold Shield label. Three highest graded at PCGS: 2 in
30, 1 in 35. 35657.95/40347224.Ex an old Texas collection-L. R. Davis McKinney, Jr.-House of Davis McKinney Auctions #19, 1/1963:141-Robert S. Carter, Jr.-Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr. 5/1976-Denis W. Loring 5/7/1983-Jack H. Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:119-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr. 5/2008-March Wells, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:545-Walter J. Husak Collection.
The first director of the new Philadelphia Mint was David Rittenhouse, perhaps the second most skilled scientist in America, behind Benjamin Franklin. Rittenhouse was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on April 8, 1732. President Washington appointed him to the post of Mint Director on April 14, 1792, and he accepted three months later. Largely self-taught, Rittenhouse mastered Newton's Principia at an early age. His interests revolved around astronomy, mathematics, surveying, and instrument making. During the Revolutionary War, Rittenhouse served on the Committee of Safety, where he put his scientific skills to use, supervising local cannon production, and suggesting improvements to rifles. Rittenhouse also served as Treasurer of Pennsylvania, and he served the University of Pennsylvania as professor of astronomy, vice-provost, and a member of the board of trustees. An active member of the American Philosophical Society after being elected to membership in 1768, he served the Society as curator, librarian, secretary, vice-president, and finally as president from 1791 to 1796. Rittenhouse died on June 27, 1796. In a memorial eulogy, Dr. Benjamin Rush called Rittenhouse one of the enlightened ones. He was "one of the luminaries of the eighteenth century."
From The Collections of Walter J. Husak and The Liberty Cap Foundation.
Auction Info
2024 January 4 The Collection of Walter J. Husak and the Liberty Cap Foundation US Coins Signature® Auction - Orlando FUN #1370 (go to Auction Home page)
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