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1794

LOT 71

1794 S-60 R3 VF20 Sharpness EF45, particularly on the obverse, but this cent is literally covered with microscopic nicks. The reverse of this cent looks like it was “tumbled” leaving the devices blunted by thousands of microscopic ticks while mint frost remains visible in the protected areas. The obverse is much nicer and looks choice to the unaided eye. The only notable mark is a nick in the hair left of the eye. Attractive frosty light olive. M-LDS, Breen state IV, with a fine die crack from the rim to the hair left of the date. An odd piece that has great eye appeal on the obverse. $1,600

Ex R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Denis Loring-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:79 (includes the Loring and Brown collection envelopes)

LOT 72 1794 S-61 R4 F15 Rather glossy medium brown and light chocolate with steel brown toning on the highpoints. No spots or stains, only light contact marks. The only notable mark is a light, slightly curved scratch or fine planchet fissure low on the neck. Nicely struck E-MDS, Breen state II, with die clashmarks on both sides. The date and legends are complete and clear. Graded F15 by Del Bland. $2,900

Ex Kagin’s 5/12/1978:28-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:80 (includes the Brown collection envelope and Kagin’s lot envelope

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