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Mint State 1795 S-78 Cent

1795 1C Plain Edge MS62 Brown NGC. MS60 EAC. S-78, Die State IV, R.1. This is a later die state with numerous sets of very faint clash marks on the reverse. There is also a tiny die chip on the lower edge of the chin, near Liberty's neck. The surfaces are exquisite with chocolate brown color accented by traces of original orange. A couple dark toning spots are visible in the right obverse field, and some splashes of deeper brown toning are present on the reverse.
Ex: Harlan P. Smith (S.H. & H. Chapman, 5/06), lot 1084; S.H. & H. Chapman; later Charles M. Williams (Numismatic Gallery, 11/50), lot 91; Harold Bareford (9/85); Herman Halpern (Stack's, 3/88), lot 113; David Bloom; Bowers and Merena (3/91), lot 141; John B. MacDonald.(#1380) (Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223T, PCGS# 1380, GSID# 732)

Metal: 100% Copper
Weight: 13.48 grams
Weight: 0.47549oz
Mintage: 501,500


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2005
12th-15th Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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