1794 1C Head of 1793, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Cap Cents 1793-1796

PCGS MS64BN

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PCGS MS63BN

PCGS #:: 1362

Designer:: Attributed to Robert Scot

Edge:: Lettered: ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR

Diameter:: 28.00 millimeters

Weight:: 13.48 grams

Mintage:: 918,521

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Copper

Auction Record:: $881,250 • MS64 • 01-01-2013 • Stack's Bowers

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	450	R-6.1	6 / 11	6 / 12 TIE
60 or Better	3	R-9.8	2 / 11	3 / 12
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 11	1 / 12

Survival Estimate
All Grades	450
60 or Better	3
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.1
60 or Better	R-9.8
65 or Better	R-10.1

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All Grades	6 / 11
60 or Better	2 / 11
65 or Better	1 / 11

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	6 / 12 TIE
60 or Better	3 / 12
65 or Better	1 / 12

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64BN PCGS grade	John F. McCoy Collection - W. Elliot Woodward 5/1864:661 - J.N.T. Levick Collection - Edward Cogan 5/1865:1352 - Abram S. Jenks Collection - Edward Cogan 4/1877:701 - George W. Merritt Collection - Ed. Frossard 1/1879:95 - Ed. Frossard - Lorin G. Parmelee Collection - New York Coin & Stamp 6/1890:693 - John G. Mills Collection - S.H. & H. Chapman 4/1904:1236 - S.H. & H. Chapman - Robert Garrett Collection - John Work Garrett Collection - Johns Hopkins University Collection - John W. Adams Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 1982 Fixed Price List, lot 5 - Bowers & Ruddy Rare Coin Review #46, 12/1982 - Bowers & Merena Rare Coin Review #48, 6-7/1983 - John W. Adams Collectios, sold privately in 2/1984 - R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, sold privately in 2/1992 - Eric Streiner - Jay Parrino (The Mint), sold privately in 5/1996 - W.M. “Jack” Wadlington Collection - Chris Victor-McCawley, sold privately in 1/2009 - Cardinal Collection - Stack's/Bowers 1/24/2013:13004, $881,250 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5093, $540,500
1	MS64BN PCGS grade
3	MS63BN PCGS grade
3	MS63BN PCGS grade	Dr. George P. French Collection - B. Max Mehl 1929 Fixed Price List, lot 21, $200 - T. James Clarke Collection, sold privately in 10/1954 - R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection - Early American Coppers 4/1989:20, $36,000 - Dr. Allen Bennett - Walter J. Husak Collection - Heritage 2/2008:2019, $253,000 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5094, $188,000 - D.L. Hansen Collection
3	MS63BN estimated grade
6	AU58 PCGS grade	High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
6	AU58 PCGS grade
6	AU58 PCGS grade
9	AU55 PCGS grade
10	AU50 PCGS grade

#1 MS64BN PCGS grade

John F. McCoy Collection - W. Elliot Woodward 5/1864:661 - J.N.T. Levick Collection - Edward Cogan 5/1865:1352 - Abram S. Jenks Collection - Edward Cogan 4/1877:701 - George W. Merritt Collection - Ed. Frossard 1/1879:95 - Ed. Frossard - Lorin G. Parmelee Collection - New York Coin & Stamp 6/1890:693 - John G. Mills Collection - S.H. & H. Chapman 4/1904:1236 - S.H. & H. Chapman - Robert Garrett Collection - John Work Garrett Collection - Johns Hopkins University Collection - John W. Adams Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 1982 Fixed Price List, lot 5 - Bowers & Ruddy Rare Coin Review #46, 12/1982 - Bowers & Merena Rare Coin Review #48, 6-7/1983 - John W. Adams Collectios, sold privately in 2/1984 - R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection, sold privately in 2/1992 - Eric Streiner - Jay Parrino (The Mint), sold privately in 5/1996 - W.M. “Jack” Wadlington Collection - Chris Victor-McCawley, sold privately in 1/2009 - Cardinal Collection - Stack's/Bowers 1/24/2013:13004, $881,250 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5093, $540,500

#1 MS64BN PCGS grade

#3 MS63BN PCGS grade

Dr. George P. French Collection - B. Max Mehl 1929 Fixed Price List, lot 21, $200 - T. James Clarke Collection, sold privately in 10/1954 - R.E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr. Collection - Early American Coppers 4/1989:20, $36,000 - Dr. Allen Bennett - Walter J. Husak Collection - Heritage 2/2008:2019, $253,000 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part V - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 3/2017:5094, $188,000 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#3 MS63BN estimated grade

#6 AU58 PCGS grade

High Desert Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#6 AU58 PCGS grade

#9 AU55 PCGS grade

#10 AU50 PCGS grade

Denis Loring: The Heads of '93 are considered the aristocrats of the many 1794 varieties. There are four Heads of '93: S-17, 18, 19 and 20. All are scarce, and only S-18b is known in high grade.

In the Masters sale by RARCOA in 1971, a choice "S-18b" was offered. All of the well-known 1794 collectors, including John Adams, Del Bland, and Denis Loring, were outbid by an unknown named Bob Schuman. Shortly after the sale, Bob displayed his prize: the finest known S-19b. All the "pros" had missed it!