1796 1C S-92, BN MS(PCGS#35813)

1796 1C S-92, BN MS (PCGS#35813)

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

Losbeschreibung: 1796 Draped Bust Cent. S-92. Rarity-3+. Reverse of 1795. EF-40 (PCGS). Deep olive-brown and steel-rose patina blends nicely over both sides, the reverse a bit darker than the obverse. Detail is universally bold with all design elements fully appreciable and sharper definition remaining to much of Liberty's portrait and the reverse wreath. The borders are generally soft, however, with little to no denticulation on either side. Indeed, the obverse has a slightly concave appearance, as made, and as sometimes noted on examples of this die pairing. Surfaces are hard and tight, the reverse a bit more natural in appearance than the obverse, and both sides exhibiting only small to medium-size contact marks scattered about. 1796 is a transitional year in the early large cent series, seeing production of the final Liberty Cap examples and the first of the Draped Bust coins. Sheldon-92 is one of the die marriages of the Reverse of 1795 Guide Bookvariety, the latter identifiable by a single leaf at the top right of the wreath. Noyes Die State A. PCGS# 1401. NGC ID: 223W. Click here for certification details from PCGS.