1783 MD 1S Chalmers, Short Worm MS(PCGS#596)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1127

Grade

AU50

Price

12,200

Lot Description

An inviting example of the type, both sides offer good centering with fully denticulated borders that thin just a bit along the right obverse and reverse. The borders frame otherwise bold motifs that are minimally affected by minor softness isolated within the left portion of the wreath on the obverse and at the beading below the left bird on the reverse. All major design elements, however, are more or less appreciable. The surfaces are devoid of troublesome marks or other blemishes, and handsomely toned in light pewter gray with hints of underlying gold and blue iridescence. The most often seen Chalmers coins are shillings of the bird type, the short worm variant offered here perhaps slightly scarcer than its long worm counterpart. With the quality of strike and superior surface preservation offered here, both types are equally scarce in an absolute sense, and rare from a market availability standpoint. This one is sure to sell for a nice premium.<p><p>PCGS has incorrectly mounted this coin with the reverse up in the holder.