NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JULY 31, 2022

PCGS 1793 wreath cent vine & bars edge S-11a. The coin is struck 10% off-center. A lot of planchet is visible and also portions of the rim detail and lettering is missing, making this a visually obvious off center strike.

The first year for striking cents at a U.S. Mint, the coin is special in this regard and also because off-center struck 1793 cents are rare, with an estimated 2-4 known. This is only the 2nd example we have actually seen. The coin can be traced back to the Neiswinter Collection.

An opportunity to buy the first U.S. Mint issued cent and an error--proof they've been making mistakes since the first year they began minting cents!

VF details with some damage. There are some old, toned over nicks on the obverse, and the surfaces show some porosity. Overall a nice coin for its age.

To read the complete lot description, see:
pcgs 1c 1793 flowing hair wreath cent struck 10% off-center vf (https://www.sullivannumismatics.com/coin/pcgs-1c-1793-flowing-hair-wreath-cent-struck-10-center-vf?v=8201)

1885 Shepard Hardware, NY, when the lever is pressed the girl drops a coin from the pan into a box while the dog wags its tail and open its mouth. In this bank the trap door of the box is stuck downward and the dog lacks mobility of any kind.

6 3/4 x 7 x 3 in.

From the Estate of the late Dr. & Mrs. George A. Engstrom, Concord, North Carolina

Not functioning as made; paint losses.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Girl and Her Dog (https://www.lelandlittle.com/items/456907/cast-iron-mechanical-bank-girl-and-her-dog/)

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