1795 Cent Talbot, Allum & Lee Lettered Edge, BN MS(PCGS#640)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6283

Grade

AU55BN

Price

384

Lot Description

1795 Talbot, Allum & Lee Cent. Fuld-1, W-8260. Rarity-1. Lettered Edge: WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE CENT. AU-55 (PCGS). 147.88 grains. Just the most gentle traces of circulation show across the high points of this Choice AU example. The surfaces are overall smooth, painted in a blend of butterscotch and hazelnut shades. Imported from England and used sparingly in commerce in New York City, though large quantities of the issue were purchased by the United States Mint and cut down to be used as half cent planchets. Provenance: From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68. PCGS# 640. Click here for certification details from PCGS.