1794 1C Ornate Head, S-28, BN MS(PCGS#35549)

September 2021 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #123

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

506

Grade

VF25

Price

3,480

Lot Description

Lot 506 1794 S-28 R2 PCGS graded VF25.Slightly glossy light brown and tan blending to reddish brown in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth except for a trace of faint granularity around the denominator. A pinprick in the field off the chin and a tick on the pole above the bust are the only notable marks. Intermediate die state, Breen V, with fine die cracks on the obverse. The date is bold and the legends are strong. Our grade is VF20+. The attribution and Alfonso Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 12 finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP Ex Jack Beymer 1994-Joel Spingarn-Dan Trollan-Douglas F. Bird, 2016 EAC Sale, 4/9/2016:115-Lou Alfonso Collection (lot ticket included).