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VERY RARE S-53

LOT 63 1794 S-53 R6 AG3+ The obverse is a strong G5 but the reverse is AG3 and has some contact marks. No roughness or verdigris and the eye appeal is quite nice on the obverse. The notable marks are a minor rim bruise left of the date, a few small rim nicks on both sides, and two scuffs of fine scratches that form an “X” on the reverse with the crossing point under the E in CENT. These scratches effectively weaken the O in ONE and CENT, but most of the legend outside the wreath is visible. The date is complete and clear. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown with slightly lighter brown toning on the devices. Graded G4 net Fair-2 by Noyes, his photo #36440. Bland says net AG3. Comes with a nice provenance. $4,200 Ex Denis Loring-R. S. Brown, Jr. 3/1978-Dr. Thomas S. Chalkley, Superior 1/28/1990:21-Joel Spingarn-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:143-Stuart MacDonald, Heritage Auctions 9/1997:5069-Jack Wadlington 5/3/2005-Chris McCawley & Bob Grellman (includes the Spingarn and MacDonald collection envelopes and 3 lot tickets)