1791 1C Washington, Large Eagle, BN MS(PCGS#702)

1791 1C Washington, Large Eagle, BN MS (PCGS#702)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1791 Washington Large Eagle Cent. Musante GW-15, Baker-15, W-10610. Lettered Edge. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. A handsome example with satiny, slightly lustrous rose and olive-brown surfaces. Well struck for the type with most detail bold in the absence of all but light wear. The fields and devices are pleasantly free of marks. This type was produced by W. and Alex Walker of Birmingham, England in an attempt to convince the United States Congress that their private firm could supply high quality coinage to the new nation at less expense than a government owned and operated mint. Dies for this type are attributed to John Gregory Hancock, Jr., who also designed the famous 1792 Washington Roman Head cent. Walker shipped approximately 2,500 Large Eagle cents (as well as 1,500 Small Eagle examples) to Thomas Ketland & Sons in Philadelphia for presentation to legislators. Provenance: From the Early American Coppers Sale of May 2019, lot 11. Lot tag included. PCGS# 702. Click here for certification details from PCGS.