1793 1C Chain, AMERI., S-1, BN MS(PCGS#35432)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1012

等级

VF35BN

价格

254,501

详细说明

Choice VF Chain AMERI Cent 1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Chain Reverse. S-1. Rarity-4. AMERI. VF-35 (PCGS). Warm medium brown dominates both sides of this boldly detailed example of this iconic Choice VF Chain cent. All major design features are readily apparent with an easily discernible date and smooth surfaces. A couple minor planchet flaws (as made) can be seen at 3 o'clock on the reverse and to the right of the date on the obverse, but these are hardly distracting and are mentioned for accuracy only. Overall a very appealing high-quality mid-grade example of this challenging type. The first coins of the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia were the large cents and half cents of 1793, with the March 1 coinage of cents preceding the production of half cents by several months. In the first year there were three distinct styles of large cents struck -- Chain, Flowing Hair, and Liberty Cap -- with numerous varieties within each type. Sheldon-1, as here, is the only variety of the issue with the AMERI. abbreviation in the reverse legend, its mintage believed to comprise approximately 7,000 of the 11,178 coins delivered between February 27 and March 1. A scarce die marriage with only 200 or so examples believed extant in all grades, the 1793 S-1 cent enjoys strong collector demand at all levels of preservation. That this attractive specimen is up for bids is only fitting in an ANA sale of this quality. Take a good look, plan your bids accordingly, and perhaps this prize will be yours. A great way to begin a large cent collection or an advanced early U.S. type set. PCGS Population: 4; 24 finer. PCGS# 901340. NGC ID: 223F. Click here for certification details from PCGS.