The Midwest Winter Sale 2008
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Lot Title:
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1793 (S-4) Chain cent, ANACS F-12 details, corroded
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Description:
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Despite a considerable level of dark corrosion of both its sides, attribution of this early large-cent is readily confirmed by the presence of the periods after LIBERTY and the date. Indeed, though all details are considerably affected by the corrosive effects of a caustic environment, the all-important date and chain are impressively bold, as are the reverse legends. Only Liberty's portrait is weak. Naturally, the rough texture can obscure post-mint abrasions and such, but careful observation with a loupe reveals nice, bold and undamaged rims on both sides, at least to the extent that the slab permits viewing. A series of three or four scratches scrape along the upper reverse near 11:00, and there are a couple of shallow, ancient pock marks near Liberty's throat, but there are no other untoward detractions of note. EAC 4.
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Low Estimate:
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$5,000.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$6,250.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$5,750.00
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 247 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $10,250.00 |
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1793 Periods After "Liberty". SEGS XF-40.
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This is the very scarce S-4 with the period after the word Liberty. All lettering and detail show clearly, although the surfaces have suffered some corrosion. This has left the surfaces a little... |
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