1794 Talbot, Allum & Lee Cent. With NEW YORK. Fuld-2, W-8575. Rarity-7. Large & on Reverse, Plain Edge. EF-45 (PCGS).A popular scarcity in a wholly collectible grade. Deep golden-tan throughout with no untoward marks seen by the naked eye despite its obvious use in circulation. Reverse die crack from rim at 9 oclock and then through the L of TALBOT to the ships rigging and then across to the central mast. An altogether pleasing example for the assigned grade. This wholesome rarity represents the only example certified by PCGS; a testament to the truly exclusive nature of this Plain Edge offering. While Lettered Edge pieces are abundant and popular among collectors, Plain Edge examples seldom come to market. In describing John J. Ford, Jr.s Essentially Uncirculated example the cataloger remarked that he had only seen five different pieces at the time, further advertising the scarcity of this issue.
