Sold for $10,800 in the Partrick sale (April 23, 2021), what was the price at the B&M shop?
It was also an ex-Terranova collection coin. Anthony had an amazing
set.
My friend Mark did the write up on this coin he is an EAC old hand and expert at grading these, he calls it at EAC AU50 and Manley Die state 9 or 10 about as far as the die could be pushed before it exploded.
Quote:1797 1 Above 1, C-1, B-1c, R.2,
MS60 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade AU50.
95.8 grains.
Breen Die State IX or X. Manley Die State 4.0 or 5.0. Traces of undertype, likely from a Talbot, Allum & Lee token, are evident at the lower left obverse. A die line at ICA of AMERICA may represent further token undertype. This impressive piece shows substantial evidence of
Die Deterioration, including bulges and cracks, and is close to the terminal state of the dies. Walter Breen itemizes 10 die states in his
Half Cent Encyclopedia while Ronald Manley lists five in The
Half Cent Die State Book, 1793-1857. This piece appears to match the descriptions of the latest die state according to both authors. RTY and ICA are usually absent on the late die states, and they would be absent on this coin as well, except for its remarkable state of preservation.
The lustrous chocolate-brown surfaces show slight evidence of corrosion on the reverse when examined with magnification. Traces of faded mint red are evident in the protected areas of the design on this important late die state
Half Cent. This piece will serve as an excellent representative for an advanced type set, or for the variety specialist. Many variety collectors seek out examples of early and late die states. The present sale, perhaps remarkably, offers just such an opportunity to acquire high grade examples of both variations.
Ex: Anthony Terranova (11/6/1982); Donald G. Partrick.
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