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LOT 59 1794 S-50 R5 F12 Slightly sharper but there are a few too many contact marks for the sharpness grade. The only notable mark is a diagonal scratch on the cheek ending in the hair at the earlobe. The surfaces are mostly smooth but there are areas of microscopic roughness on the obverse, particularly around the date and cap. No verdigris. MDS, Breen state II, with an incomplete shoulder loop but no die cracks. Glossy olive brown and steel with small areas of reddish brown toning on both sides. The date and legends are complete and clear. Graded F12 and tied for CC#10 in the Bland census. Noyes says VF20 net VG7 and tied for CC#19, his photo #24151. Comes with a long provenance. $7,500 Ex Charles M. Williams, Numismatic Gallery 11/1950:56 (as F12)-Willard C. Blaisdell 2/1975-Del Bland-Richard Wright (Valley Plaza Coins) FPL #1, 1976:58 (as F12)-Bowers & Ruddy 10/1977:722 (as VF)-Richard Wright-Paramount International 11/1978:11 (as VF20)-Sal Bonito (via Denis W. Loring) 1/29/1989

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