1806/5 $2.50 BD-2, Stars 7x6 MS(PCGS#45513)

The Regency Auction 49

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

270

等级

MS60

价格

523,734

详细说明

FROM THE NAPLES COLLECTION OF EARLY GOLD PART I VERY RARE in any grade, this Mint State example is the third highest graded at PCGS and well within the CONDITION CENSUS for this Rarity-5+ die pairing. Only two pairs of dies were used to strike 1806-dated quarter eagles, both being overdates. The BD-1 is an 1806/4 overdate and the BD-2 as here is an 1806/5 overdate. This is one of the few overdates in the entire annals of American Numismatics where the entire die was used for production, annealed again, date repunched and put back into use. All four digits, not just the 6 show evidence of repunching and the 5 is clear under the loop of the 6. In all, 480 were struck, of which 25-35 are thought known to survive today in all grades, and this is one of just three graded Mint State by PCGS. Exceptionally brilliant surfaces are ultra flashy. There is no wear or friction anywhere, and the modest MS60 grade is caused by the small, scattered ticks that are seen with the aid of a strong glass. The surfaces have a bright yellow-gold color and bold glossy finish. The central reverse has some minor planchet adjustment marks that we note for accuracy and are mint made. The eye appeal is quite pleasing. PCGS 1, NGC 1. We think this is the same coin. There are just two finer, one each in MS61 and MS62. In MS60, the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $115,000. The only PCGS Mint State coin to sell in auction was the MS62 coin from the Pogue Collection coin that brought nearly $200,000 in May 2015. Nothing else close has sold in the last seven years or more! This is a fantastically RARE piece of early gold, and one that will fit into any advanced collection. Do not let this important opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 35487772 PCGS # 7655