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1794

LOT 33

1794 S-27 R5 VG8 Sharpness F15 but covered with fine granularity under slightly glossy dark olive brown toning. Most of the planchet is covered with a thin coat of some protectant that enhances the gloss. There are a few contact marks including a couple light rim bruises, fine scratches that are lost in the toning, and a half dozen dull rim nicks on the reverse, mostly at the bottom. MDS, Breen state II, with bulges in the field under the cap and from the end of the chin. The date and legends are complete and easily readable. $3,750 Ex Dorothy I. Paschal-Edward H. Schwartz, Abe Kosoff 10/11/1961:31 (as F15)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Denis Loring (as F12)-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:37 (includes the Loring and Brown collection envelopes)

LOT 34

1794 S-28 R2 F15+ At least 5 points sharper but the toning is rather dark and there is microscopic verdigris or crud in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. Mostly glossy dark olive brown with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. The only marks are a dull, light nick just left of the bottom of the cap and a faint scratch hidden in the toning just right of the Y in LIBERTY. Scarce EDS, Breen state I, with die clashmarks on the reverse. The date and legends are all bold. This cent has great eye appeal for the grade in spite of the slightly imperfect surfaces. Graded VF25 net F15 and tied for CC#37 in the Noyes census, his photo #35837. $2,350 Ex Chris McCawley 8/3/1997-Chuck Heck Collection, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/12/2017:259 (includes the Heck collection envelope and lot ticket)

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