1791 Washington Large Eagle Cent. Musante GW-15, Baker-15, W-10610.

1791 Washington Large Eagle Cent. Musante GW-15, Baker-15, W-10610. Lettered Edge, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. MS-63 BN (PCGS). This solid Select-quality example offers uncommonly sharp detail for the type with emerging to bold detail to the hair behind Washington's brow, all other features razor sharp to full. Frosty to faintly semi-reflective surfaces are warmly toned in golden-brown and olive-copper, direct lighting calls forth not only vivid powder blue and champagne-gold undertones, but also hints of faded mint color on the reverse around the eagle's head and along the tops of its wings. Just a few faint, easily overlooked hairlines from ancient numismatic handling are all that separate this lovely piece from a Choice Mint State grade. This popular Washington type was produced in England as part of a bid to secure a coinage contract from the United States Congress. While many examples that were shipped to America eventually found their way into circulation, many Mint State examples such as this were preserved by collectors and others in England. Provenance: From the Emerald Coast Collection. PCGS# 702. NGC ID: 2B6Z. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

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