"1776" (1783) Continental Dollar. Newman 1-C, W-8445. Rarity-3. CURENCY. Pewter. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
With richly original surfaces and coveted CAC approval, this is an ideal mid-grade example to represent the iconic Continental dollar. Both sides exhibit deep slate and pewter-gray patina. The surfaces are generally satiny in texture with some scattered carbon deposits that are more prevalent on the reverse, yet in all cases ancient, inactive and hardly concerning. There are few readily evident marks, none of which warrant individual attention. Moderate rub and other signs of handling explain the Choice VF grade from PCGS, although plenty of bold detail remains to allow full appreciation of this classic design. Late obverse die state with a prominent break at the tops of the letters GI in FUGIO. The historically significant and perennially popular Continental dollar has been honored with the #30 ranking in the fifth edition (2019) of the influential reference 100 Greatest U.S. Coins by Jeff Garett and Ron Guth. Seldom do we have the opportunity to offer multiple examples in the same sale, and representing multiple varieties, as well. For the assigned grade, one is not likely to find a nicer representative of the Newman 1-C die pairing than the premium piece offered here.
PCGS# 791. NGC ID: 2AYN.
From the Madrone Collection.