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1796 1C Reverse of 1797 MS61 Brown NGC. S-119, R.3. This variety is easily attributable by the obver

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1796 1C Reverse of 1797 MS61 Brown NGC. S-119, R.3. This variety is easily attributable by the obver
1796 1C Reverse of 1797 MS61 Brown NGC. S-119, R.3. This variety is easily attributable by the obverse die crack that originates at the lower left rim, passes along the bottom of the lowermost hair curl, and terminates at the rim below the 9 in the date after joining the bottoms of the 1 and 7. There is another, less conspicuous crack from the rim below the 6 up across the end of Liberty's bust. According to William C. Noyes (United States Large Cents: 1793-1814), S-119 was represented by "over 100 mint state examples" in the Nichols find. Most likely from this source, the present example, nonetheless, is a rare coin relative to the number of high grade type collectors in today's hobby. The surfaces are uncommonly choice for the assigned grade with a smooth, glossy-brown sheen and no sizeable abrasions. The strike is also impressive, being expertly centered (particularly on the obverse) and sharp over Liberty's portrait. Bluntness of detail over the reverse wreath is noted for accuracy, as are a few grade-defining carbon spots on the obverse, the most significant of which is located at the base of the 1 in the date. An important coin that belongs in a Mint State type set.Ex: Dr. French; B. Max Mehl Fixed Price List 1929, lot 126; Norweb Collection (Bowers and Merena, 11/1988), lot 2757; J. R. Frankenfield Collection (Superior, 2/2001), lot 342. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.