1793 Liberty Cap Cent. S-16. Rarity-6. Good-6 (PCGS). This obverse die evidently failed after a brief press run in the Sheldon-16 marriage, perhaps after fewer than 700 pieces were struck as estimated by Walter Breen; the reverse was subsequently used to coin S-13, S-14, and 1793 NC-6. The present example exhibits marbled golden and medium-brown patina to both sides, the obverse with blushes of ruby-red. Legible legends and a bold portrait and wreath are strong suits, as is a date that is partially discernible with patience. PCGS# 35498. NGC ID: 223L. <strong>To view all items from the Sandra Kay Collection of Sheldon Varieties, click<a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=From+the+Sandra+Kay+Collection+of+Sheldon+Varieties&limit=36&lots_range=upcoming/"target=’_blank’> here.</a></strong> From the Sandra Kay Collection of Sheldon Varieties. Earlier ex our (Stacks) sale of June 1991, lot 1568; David Palmer; San Diego Cookie Jar Collection; Chris Victor-McCawley; Shawn Yancey; Heritages sale of the Adam Mervis Large Cent Collection, January 2014 FUN Signature Auction, lot 2426; Dr. Mark Cadden; Shawn Yancey; Heritages FUN Signature Auction of January 2021, lot 3312.
