1783 MD 1S Chalmers, Short Worm MS(PCGS#596)

May 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

3179

Grade

F12

Prix

2 280

Description du lot

1783 John Chalmers Shilling. W-1785. Rarity-4+. Birds, Short Worm. Fine-12 (PCGS). OGH. Wonderfully original pearl gray surfaces are exceptionally smooth for a well circulated Chalmers silver coin. In fact, a couple of trivial marks in and around the center of the CHALMERS side are the only blemishes of note. The centers on both sides are softly defined, although the left bird is discernible, as is the short worm and, with patience, most of the snake. Peripheral detail is noticeably sharper and actually quite bold overall. Devoid of denticulation in isolated areas due to a trivially off center strike, a feature that we mention solely for accuracy. This is certainly a very satisfying example of a classic type, struck within steps of where the Congress was meeting when the ratification of the Treaty of Paris officially ended the Revolutionary War. PCGS# 596. Click here for certification details from PCGS.