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1797 S-138 R1 PCGS graded MS64+ BrownBeautiful lustrous light to medium olive brown with generous traces of mint red remaining on both sides. The strike is sharp, the surfaces are satiny, and this cent has great eye appeal. The best identifying mark is a small splash of medium chocolate brown toning at the right foot of the second A in AMERICA. Essentially a flawless cent. M-LDS, Breen state VII late or VIII early, with die cracks and bulges on both sides. Graded MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS62 and tied for CC#4, his photo #28957. Our grade is MS63. In our opinion this cent is marginally superior to the two listed as MS65 in the Noyes census. This is the plate coin for the reverse in Early American Cents and for the obverse in Penny Whimsy. Comes with an unbroken provenance that can be traced back to the US Civil War era.Certificate Number: 35945.64+/57538518Pedigree: Ex Allan Collection, W. Elliot Woodward, 10/1864:623-Joseph Zanoni-Thomas Cleneay, S. H. & H. Chapman 12/9/1890:1810-S. H. & H. Chapman-M. A. Brown, S. H. & H. Chapman 4/16/1897:775-George H. Earle, Jr., Esq., Henry Chapman 6/23/1912:3403-S. H. Chapman-Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 2/7/1945:166 (as Gem UNC)-James Kelly-Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/5/1960:1397 (as MS65)-Frank H. Masters, Jr., Rare Coin Company of America 5/14/1971:109 (as Gem UNC)-Ted Kress 6/1991-Fred H. Borcherdt Collection (includes the Newcomb and Holmes lot tickets and the Masters collection envelope).
Auction Location:
Box 41000, Austin, Texas, 78704, United States
Previewing Details:
Preview held on:
August 25th - 27th
The american Numismatic Association World’s Fair of MONEY
David L. Lawerence Convention center
Pittsburgh, PA
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AUCTION TERMS OF SALE
1. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. In case of dispute the auctioneer may at his sole discretion reopen a lot. In all cases the auctioneer’s decision shall be final and binding on bidders.
2. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to honor any bid which, at his sole discretion, he feels is not submitted in good faith. The auctioneer may withdraw any lot, without prior notice, for any reason whatsoever.
3. All sales are payable in U. S. funds immediately upon receipt of invoice unless other arrangements have been made prior to the sale. Lots will not be released to buyers until paid for in full. Lots delivered in state of sale are subject to all applicable state and local taxes unless appropriate permits are on file with us.
4. Postage will be added to the invoice of all successful mail bidders.
5. A 20% buyer’s fee will be added to all invoices.
6. Please keep in mind this is not an approval sale. All sales are considered final. Sales to the floor may not be returned for any reason save authenticity. Sales to mail bidders are final unless lot proves to have been mis-described.
7. Lots will be available for viewing during the Houston Money Show bourse hours January 17, 2020 and by appointment.
8. Mail bids, or phone bids will be accepted up through the day of the sale. Please direct email bids to kevin@indeetlib.com. All bids will be reduced. Lots will open at one increment above second highest mail/phone bidder. Bidding will proceed as competition dictates with the lot either selling to the floor or to the mail/web bidder at one increment above the second highest bid. Online bidders can register at Earlycentsauctions.com.
9. Consignors may bid or place a reserve bid on their own coins. Principals of the auction firm may consign and may bid on coins in the sale for themselves or clients.
MAIL BIDS:
Please mail all bids to:
Chris McCawley, P.O. Box 41000, Austin, TX 78704
email: friscomint@live.com
Phones: Chris 405-226-5072 / Lucas Baldridge 972-310-9497 / Travis Hollon 214-912-6644