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Among the treasures in the Oliver Jung Collection, the 1794 cent yields to few others in
desirability, another coin that "has it all." Certified as MS-67 RB, by any
accounting this is the finest known example of the variety, even exceeding the marvelous
gem presented in the Eliasberg Collection in 1996. This coin was mentioned by Sheldon in
the text of Penny Whimsy: "The Proskey-Hines piece [this coin] and the
Wurtzbach-Mathewson coin are both MS-65—numismatic gems in almost full mint
brilliance." The surfaces are lustrous, beautiful, and a treat to the eye. The
striking quality leaves nothing to be desired, while the overall aspect is the virtual
definition of eye appeal. The pedigree completes the equation, what with such names as
Allison Jackman, generations ago, and Ted Naftzger in our present era. The present piece
is also plated in both the Noyes and Breen references on early date large cents. |
