1783 MD 6P Chalmers, Small Date MS(PCGS#593)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1181

Grade

VG10

Price

3,600

Lot Description

Pleasing VG Chalmers Sixpence Small Date 1783 John Chalmers Sixpence. W-1775, Breen-1015. Rarity-6+. Small Date. VG-10 (PCGS). Appealing deep silver gray with some golden cabinet toning. A handsome piece, with choice surfaces and no terrible marks, just a little rim nick above 3 o'clock on the reverse. The centering is a bit off, typical of the type, and the axial misalignment of the dies have left CHALMERS strong but ANNAPOLIS weak, also typical of this issue. The T for Thomas on the reverse is sharp, the S for Sparrow is about half present. A wholesome example that would actually be quite challenging to upgrade. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from Heritage's ANA sale of August 2007, lot 37. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 593. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.