Large Cents
1794 1C Head of 1794, S-57, B-55, R.1, VF25 NGC. The two linear depressions in the field near the profile are diagnostic for this interesting Sheldon variety. No die cracks are visible. This walnut-brown early copper shows moderate granularity near the bust tip and fraction. A lens reveals a number of hair-thin marks on the portrait. Our EAC grade Fine 15.
Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society; Eric. P. Newman Collection, Part V (Heritage, 11/2014), lot 3093, which realized $1,645.
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