1795 Liberty Cap Cent. S-78. Rarity-1. Plain Edge. MS-63 BN (NGC).A conditionally rare example, the importance of this early large cent for Mint State type purposes cannot be overstated. Both sides are well centered on the planchet, the denticles broad and full in virtually all areas around both sides. The Brown color designation fails to address the considerable mint red color remaining on each side, making this piece an incredible opportunity that not be overlooked. Glints of original rose-orange luster still adhere to the protected areas around some of the devices, all of which possess suitably sharp definition by early U.S. Mint standards. The dominant appearance is one of warm medium-brown patina, and it is easy to appreciate the technical and aesthetic merits of this coin due to a lack of significant blemishes. A few trivial carbon spots on the reverse are hardly worth mentioning. A strong Choice Unc with that is sure to appeal to the advanced collector. From the Collection of Thaddeus A. Tatum III. Earlier ex our sale of November 2010, lot 407.
