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1795 1C S-73 R5- Lettered Edge, Single Leaves Top of Wreath, VF25 PCGS....
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1795 S-73 Lettered Edge Cent, VF25
Condition Census
Howard Newcomb's S-73
1795 1C S-73 R5- Lettered Edge, Single Leaves Top of Wreath,
VF25 PCGS. Rather glossy very dark olive brown with lighter
brown toning on the devices. The highpoints are smooth but the
fields and protected areas are covered with uniform fine roughness.
No verdigris and the only marks are a small planchet chip on the
cap near the L and a light diagonal nick over the eye. E-MDS, Breen
state II, with a faint crack through UN to the base of the adjacent
I. Graded F15 net VG10 and tied for CC#9 in the Noyes census, his
photo #39065. Bland says F15 and tied for CC#3. This cataloger's
EAC grade is VF20 net F15. A variety that is quite difficult to
find in the higher grades; only two known graded better than Fine
by EAC standards. This one comes with a nice provenance. The
attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on
the PCGS Gold Shield label (35711.25/05738285). The reverse of the
holder is scuffed.Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. #458, 2/7/1945:75 ($20)-The Benson Collection, Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles 2/16/2001:277 ($1955)-COL Steven K. Ellsworth.
The February 2001 Goldberg sale of the Benson Collection, Part I, opened with a strong emphasis on early American copper, reflecting the breadth and quality of one of the most respected cabinets of its era. The large cents began with the 1793 issues, including Chain, Wreath, and Liberty Cap examples, followed by an exceptional run of 1794s encompassing numerous die marriages cataloged with reference to Del Bland and other specialists. Notable highlights included high-grade Liberty Caps of 1795-1796, Draped Bust cents through the late 1790s. Many pieces traced pedigrees to Naftzger, Clapp, and other renowned collectors, giving the collection strong scholarly and market appeal.
The sale continued with a comprehensive offering of early 19th-century cents, including Condition Census representatives of 1803, 1804, and 1807 issues, and important Classic Heads such as the 1808 and 1811. Middle and late dates were also strongly represented, with Mint State and proof examples from the 1820s through 1850s, many exhibiting original red color. The half cents provided additional copper depth, with 1793 and 1794 examples, early 19th-century rarities and attractive later dates. Together, the Benson Collection demonstrated not only completeness but also quality across the copper series, making the 2001 Goldberg sale a reference point for collectors and students of early American copper.
From The COL Steven Ellsworth Collection of U.S. Large Cents 1793-1796.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 223S, Variety PCGS# 35711, Base PCGS# 1377, Greysheet# 77488)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
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Auction Info
2026 January 8 US Coins Signature Auction - FUN Special Sessions: Ellsworth & Jacobson #1389 (go to Auction Home page)
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