1794 S-45 R5+ PCGS graded VG10. Glossy medium brown blending to darker chocolate brown in the protected areas. A very nice cent with smooth surfaces, just worn. No verdigris, only minor contact marks scattered over the obverse. The notable marks are a dull nick on the forehead along the hairline and a smaller nick under the L in LIBERTY. The date and legends are complete and clear. EDS, Breen state I, before the reverse die cracked at IC in AMERICA. Graded VG10 and CC#11 in the Noyes census, his photo #25316. Bland says VG10 and tied for CC#10. Our grade is VG10. Seldom will all 3 EAC graders and PCGS agree on a grade! Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer: 1 in 12, 1 in 15, 1 in 62. PCGS #35600. <DOTLEADER> Estimated Value $4,500 - UP <I><BR>Ex Thomas P. Warfield, Associated Coin Auction Co. 10/28/1955:171-Del Bland 5/1957-William H. Smith (Eureka Coin Shop)-Robert S. Carter, Jr., 12/20/1985-Wesley A. Rasmussen, Heritage Auctions 1/13/2005:3053-Jon A. Boka 12/15/2013-Dr. Mark D. Cadden Collection.</I>
