1834 CAPPED BUST 10C, SMALL 4 MS65+

SMALL 4. MOTTLED AMBER TONE WITH SPLASHES OF BLUE AND LUSTER PIERCING THROUGH.
Grading Service: PCGS
SKU: 139550
Cert Number: 47720467
$11,000.00**
$11,000.00
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In 1834, a pivotal year marked by significant developments in American history, the agricultural sector witnessed remarkable technological advancements alongside noteworthy political evolution. During this year, Henry Blair, an African-American inventor, achieved a monumental milestone by being granted a U.S. patent for his corn planter, an innovative device that improved the efficiency of planting corn, demonstrating the potential for technological progress to enhance agricultural productivity. Blair's achievement was not only a testament to his ingenuity but also a beacon of progress, highlighting the contributions of African-American inventors to the nation's development despite the prevailing racial barriers of the time. His patent on October 14, 1834, represented a significant leap forward, making him the first African-American to receive a U.S. patent for an invention that had tangible benefits for the farming community. Simultaneously, the agricultural landscape was further transformed by another significant invention: Cyrus McCormick's reaper. This mechanical reaper revolutionized farming by drastically increasing the efficiency of harvesting crops. McCormick's invention allowed fewer workers to harvest larger areas of crops in less time than traditional methods, catalyzing a shift towards more extensive agricultural operations and contributing significantly to the burgeoning economic prosperity of the United States. This period of innovation was also characterized by political shifts, notably the rise of the Whig Party, which emerged in response to the policies of President Andrew Jackson. The Whigs advocated for a strong legislative branch and federal support for infrastructure and economic development, setting the stage for a new era in American politics. The confluence of these agricultural innovations and political developments in 1834 underscored a transformative period in American history, signaling a move towards modernization and growth that would shape the future trajectory of the nation.
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