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1791 1C Washington Large Eagle Cent MS66 Red and

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1791 1C Washington Large Eagle Cent MS66 Red and
<B>1791 1C Washington Large Eagle Cent MS66 Red and Brown NGC.</B></I> Baker-15, R.2. Generous faded mint red luster adheres to the devices and provides a colorful accent to the smooth, glossy brown surfaces. The strike is penetrating throughout, and marks are minimal. Struck in Birmingham, England by the Westwood Mint, from dies engraved by teenager John Gregory Hancock, with the purpose of securing a Federal coinage contract. The sole example of the variety certified as MS66 by NGC, with none finer. As of (6/07), PCGS has certified a single MS66 example, but designated it Brown. Thus, the present piece is the finest certified by either major service. Listed on page 77 of the 2008 <I>Guide Book.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)