1793 1C Liberty Cap, S-14, BN MS(PCGS#35492)

The Regency Auction 43

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

5

等级

VF20BN

价格

227,497

详细说明

This is one of the more important copper coins in this entire sale. All Liberty Cap cents of 1793 are RARE in this quality; most were heavily circulated and the eye appeal is often low end with environmental issues. The Sheldon-14 is a very rare variety, rated as Low Rarity-5. The rarity of this die marriage is partially explained by the major die crack that entirely bisects the obverse from about 12:00 to 6:00. Unusually nice for a mid-grade example, the surfaces are generally smooth and hard with a nice, even chocolate brown coloration. The obverse surface has a soft, glossy sheen. Overall well struck up, the cap, Liberty's hair tresses, and portrait details show good definition. If you take a strong glass and closely scrutinize the surfaces, you will find the most minute micro porosity, but this is normal for the type and does not detract. Despite the wear, there are no serious marks of any kind. We do note a tiny planchet defect, an attached lamination that comes across the reverse from between AT of STATES into the wreath. The eye appeal is excellent for this piece, which likely tracks into the low end of the Condition Census. This wonderful coin has been long off the market. Consigned by a local appraiser representing an estate, the coin is just back from PCGS for the first time. This is the first appearance in probably fifty years at least! PCGS 10, NGC 0. It's been four years since the last one sold, realizing $30,550. That coin was the more common S-13 variety and was not as attractive as the presently offered coin. Prior to that, an even less attractive S-13 sold for $35,250 in April 2015. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $42,500. The Jim Neiswinter Collection had a very porous VF25 that went unsold in 2019. These are very scarce and rarely offered in any grade, let alone in a popular collector grade as seen here. This coin is FRESH as fresh can be! Legend Rare Coin Auctions is proud to offer this important EAC rarity and it just goes to show that great coins still exist out in the "wild." Cert. Number 41477500 PCGS # 1359.00