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Pair of 1794 Cents grading Basal State-1Includes S-23 (or possibly NC-1) and S-27. The first is corroded with distorted details; the second is smooth

1794 S-18b R-4 VG7+F12 sharpness but there is light roughness and a few specks of old verdigris on the surfaces. Mostly dark olive brown with hints of

1794 S-20 R4 G4The high points are golden olive with deep slate in the fields. The surfaces are slightly granular, but have smoothed nicely. The date

1794 S-26 R-2 F12Near VF sharpness but there are a few minor, shallow corrosion spots. These include one behind the cap, under NT in CENT, and below A

Pair of Cents, 1795 & 1796 grading AG3Includes 1795 S-76b R-1 and 1796 S-110 R-3, both with readable dates and minor surface issues.Pedigree: G2

Group of Seven Cents 1797-1803 grading Poor to FairIncludes 1797 S-139 R1, 1798 S-184 R1, 1800/798 S-191 R3, 1800/79 S-193 R4, 1800 S-201 R4+, 1800 S-

1797 S-131 R-2 Stemless VG8F12 sharpness but there are scattered specks of old verdigris in the protected on both sides. There are also a couple faint

1798 S-149 R4+ PCGS Graded F12Satiny reddish brown highlights with deep slate in the fields and surrounding areas. There are a couple contact marks, b

1798/7 S-152 R2 AG3Dark brown and ebony surfaces. Both sides are littered with contact marks, scratches, and small rim notches. The date is weak and t

1798 S-161 R2 PO01Smooth golden tan. The obverse is nearly completely smooth. Digits of the date are slightly visible. The reverse shows attributable

1798 S-172 R2 VG8Dark brown throughout the fields and profile. The reverse has accents of dark steel and slate. Overall this is a nice cent for the gr

Trio of 1800 CentsIncludes S-190 Overdate 800 over 798 R3 G5, S-191 Overdate 800 over 798 R3 TDS G4, and S-192 Overdate 80 over 79 AG3. All are brown

1800/798 S-191 R3 Overdate 800 over 798, Style I Hair F15+Glossy brown and olive with steel brown overtones. Smooth and quite nice, just moderately wo

1800/798 S-191 R3 Overdate 800 over 798, Style I Hair F15Ten points sharper with some contact marks including a rim dent off the end of the nose and a

1800/798 S-191 R3 NGC Graded Fine Details (Env. Damage)Matte steel brown and dusty pink. The pink shades are likely from an old cleaning. Slightly gra

1800/79 S-192 R-3 VG8A couple points sharper but there is very light microporosity scattered on the surfaces. Chocolate and steel brown surfaces. MDS,

1800/79 S-192 R3 NGC Graded XF Details (Corrosion)The planchet is mostly smooth, but there are patches of roughness on both sides, strongest the right

1800/79 S-193 R-4 VG1010 points sharper but there are traces of shallow, old verdigris in some protected areas and microgranularity covers the surface

1800/79 S-196 R-1 F15VF sharpness but there are numerous minor rim bruises and nicks to prevent the higher grade. The most notable include bruises ove

1800 S-197 R-1 "Q" VG10VF sharpness but lightly corroded with fine porosity covering the surfaces. The only marks are a couple faint hairl...