1794 1C Flat Pole, S-21, BN MS(PCGS#35528)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1009

Grade

XF45BN

Price

13,200

Lot Description

1794 Liberty Cap Cent. S-21. Rarity-3. Head of 1794. EF-45 BN (NGC). CAC--Gold Label. OH. Offering premium quality for both the variety and the assigned grade, this is one of the two finest large cents from the Sheldon-21 dies that we have handled in at least 15 years. The obverse exhibits particularly bold denticulation for a variety that is typically seen incomplete with regard to this feature. The reverse denticulation is sharper as expected; the impression is ideally centered on both sides. Apart from a touch of softness to the central obverse high point, the detail is universally sharp and close to what one might expect to see in a Mint State Liberty Cap cent. Warm medium to deep brown patina dominates the appearance, with some attractive iridescent undertones of golden-apricot. The surfaces are hard, tight and satiny in texture with only a few wispy handling marks that are easily overlooked. A coin that surely rivals many of the finer examples of the 1792 S-21 variety extant, even if only for striking detail and visual appeal. Noyes Die State D/D. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. PCGS# 901374. NGC ID: 223M. Click here for certification details from NGC.