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LOT 50

1794 S-42 R4 F12 A few points sharper but there are some contact marks on otherwise smooth, choice surfaces. The notable marks are a dull dig in the field under the cap, a small rim dent left of the cap, a scuff of nicks at the bottom of the C in CENT, and some minor rim nicks on the reverse. Glossy brown and light chocolate. MDS. $2,950

Lot 50

Ex Chris McCawley 5/14/2011

LOT 51

1794 S-43 R2 F12 Sharpness VF25 but the obverse was lightly burnished to remove nicks. Mostly smooth but there are traces of microscopic roughness in a couple areas on the reverse. A dull rim nick opposite the chin is the only notable mark. Recolored glossy light brown and darker chocolate with steel overtones on the reverse. LDS, Breen state V, with die cracks on both sides. The date is strong and the legends are clear. $1,650

Lot 51

Ex Russell Wyatt, Superior 9/30/1985:226 (as F15)

LOT 52

1794 S-44 R1 VF25+ Sharpness EF40 but there are stains of dark olive brown toning on otherwise glossy medium brown and light chocolate surfaces. Mostly smooth but the darker areas show traces of extremely fine roughness and verdigris. The only contact mark worthy of mention is a tiny nick on a dentil over the second S in STATES. LDS, Breen state V, with strong die cracks on both sides. Struck with the reverse rotated 30 degrees clockwise and there is a double profile on much of Ms Liberty. Graded EF45 net VF25 by Noyes, his photo #63627. Bland says net VF25. $5,500

Lot 52

Ex Dr. Charles L. Ruby-Superior Galleries 2/11/1974:373 (plated)-Chris McCawley FPL #41, 9/1/1993

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