1794 1C NC-11 R7 Head of 1794 VG10 PCGS. Dark steel and olive brown with lighter steel brown inside the wreath. Cover...
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1794 Head of 1794 Cent, VG10
Extremely Rare 1794 NC-11
The Finest Known
1794 1C NC-11 R7 Head of 1794 VG10 PCGS. Dark steel and
olive brown with lighter steel brown inside the wreath. Covered
with fine to moderate roughness but void of verdigris or
significant contact marks. The only marks, and they are barely
visible, are a tiny planchet chip right of the Y in LIBERTY, a
similar mark on the eye, and a tiny rim nick under the 9. EDS (the
only die state known). The two small lumps at LI seen in the
earlier marriages of this obverse die (NC-8, S-25, & S-26) are
still visible. Only seven examples of this die marriage are known
today. The first example was identified by James H. Young in 1995,
the second by James Young, Jr. (no relation) in 1997, and five more
since then. All are in low grade and have significant defects.
The cataloger's EAC grade for this example is VF25+ sharpness
net VG8, tied for CC#1 honors. Noyes photo #68185. Not seen by
Bland. It is the sharpest example of the variety and our census of
the known examples is 8(2)-7-5-4-3-1. The other VG8 example was
offered as lot #41 in the 9/6/2009 auction of the Daniel W. Holmes,
Jr., collection (Goldbergs held in association with McCawley &
Grellman Auctions) where it brought $26,450. The Holmes coin is not
quite as sharp as the one offered here, and it is porous with
scratches and rim dents. In our opinion the piece offered here is
slightly the finer of the two. A great opportunity for the
collector who wants them all. The attribution and COL Ellsworth
Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS Gold Shield label
(35681.10/35082532).Ex Chris McCawley-Greg Hannigan 1/2011-Adam Mervis, Heritage Auctions (2014 FUN Convention Sale) 1/10/2014:2447 ($22,325)-COL Steven K. Ellsworth.
The Adam Mervis Large Cent Collection auction, held by Heritage on January 10, 2014 at the FUN Convention in Orlando, represented one of the most significant offerings in the history of U.S. large cent collecting. Mervis achieved the extraordinary feat of completing all 295 Sheldon-numbered varieties, along with nine additional sub-varieties, a task accomplished by only a handful of collectors. His cabinet also included an impressive representation of the "Non-Collectibles," with 39 coins covering 35 of the 53 recognized NC varieties. Among the highlights were legendary rarities such as the 1795 S-79 Reeded Edge cent, both known Strawberry Leaf varieties (including the unique NC-2), and the unique 1794 NC-10 Head of 1794. The 1794 large cents alone comprised every variety and sub-variety, making this just the third time in auction history that a complete set of the 69 pieces had been offered.
Beyond early dates, the Mervis Collection extended into Middle Date and Late Date cents with remarkable depth and quality. It contained condition census and finest-known examples such as the 1818 N-4 Coronet cent, an important proof 1838 N-11, and the finest of seven known 1849 N-25s. Error specialists found rarities such as a twice-struck 1798 S-149 cent and a dramatic brockage of the famous 1817 15-stars obverse. With many coins tracing pedigrees to past luminaries such as Naftzger, Holmes, Reiver, and Halpern, the Mervis sale not only showcased the pinnacle of variety collecting but also preserved a long lineage of provenance. The auction underscored Mervis's status as one of the foremost large cent collectors of all time, and Heritage's presentation ensured its legacy as a landmark sale in the numismatic field.
Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 35681, Base PCGS# 901374)
Weight: 13.48 grams
Metal: 100% Copper
Auction Info
2026 January 8 US Coins Signature Auction - FUN Special Sessions: Ellsworth & Jacobson #1389 (go to Auction Home page)
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Signature®: Heritage Live®:After Internet bidding closes, live bidding will take place through www.HA.com/Live. Your secret maximum bid placed prior to the live event will compete against the live bids. To maximize your chances of winning, enter realistic secret maximum bids on our site. Many of our proxy bidders are successful at winning lots in these auctions, and usually below their secret maximum. You can also place last minute bids directly with us by e-mailing Bid@HA.com or calling 1-866-835-3243. (Important note: Due to software and Internet latency, live bids may not register in time, so enter realistic proxy bids.)
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