1793 1C Chain, S-3, BN MS(PCGS#35438)

June 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1065

Grade

F15BN

Price

15,600

Lot Description

Wholesome 1793 Chain Cent From An Early American Collection 1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Chain Reverse. S-3. Rarity-3-. AMERICA, Without Periods. Fine-15 (PCGS). This is a handsome Chain cent for the assigned grade with dominant autumn-brown patina and lighter sandy-gold outlines to many of the devices. All major design elements are clear; the digit 7 in the date is a trifle weak, yet readily evident. The appearance is fairly smooth for the assigned grade, although prominent flan fissures in the lower and right obverse field areas are noted. Closer inspection reveals scattered handling marks and a few trivial edge bumps on both sides. All in all, this appealing Choice Fine coin will nicely represent this popular one year design type from the initial year of the U.S. Mint's large cent series. Provenance: From the Lux Family Collection, begun as early as the 1850s. PCGS# 35438. NGC ID: 223F. Click here for certification details from PCGS.