1797 1/2C C-2, Centered Head, PE, BN MS(PCGS#35104)

February 2018 Pre-Long Beach Auction #103 U.S. & World Coins

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

31

Grade

XF45BN

Price

4,935

Lot Description

Lot 31 1797 C-2 R3 PCGS graded XF45.Choice glossy chocolate brown and steel with traces of frosty lighter steel brown faded down from mint color in a couple of the most-protected areas. There is a faint spot of slightly darker toning in the field left of the top of the cap and a splash of similar toning at TATES. The only contact mark is a tiny nick hidden in the dentils right of the tip of the nose. Nicely struck MDS displaying subtle swelling from CA to the fraction. Our grade is EF40+ with great eye appeal for the grade, close to EF45. A premium example of the variety. Weight 83.8 grains. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer, 1 in 55, 1 in 63, 1 in 66 for the variety.Estimate Value $5,000 - UP Ex William Eckberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/20/2010:670-Chris McCawley 5/16/2011-The Green Tree Collection.