 1793 S-1. Rarity-4. Chain AMERI. F-15 (NGC). A circulated and desirable specimen of America's first regular issue cent, the most enduring of all denominations. Smooth light brown surfaces show some delicate highlights of gold and pale violet. Very nice sharpness for this grade level, with good hair detail, complete date, and the usually stronger reverse showing its distinctive AMERI well. Under a glass, many tiny pin scratches may be seen over much of the obverse and a lesser proportion of the reverse, with a few heavier scratches above Liberty's portrait. A tiny rim nick is noted below 9:00 on the obverse, natural planchet flaw at tops of LI of LIBERTY. Chain cents see heavy demand in all grades, and though this one is not perfect it offers uncorroded surfaces and excellent detail. After viewing this piece, many collectors may deem it worthy of a strong bid.
From the Galveston Collection.
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