1800 $1 MS(PCGS#6887)

The Regency Auction 30

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Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

235

等级

AU53

价格

57,587

详细说明

FROM THE SAND HILL COLLECTION. This is a VERY high end Draped Bust dollar. Showing just a touch of wear, this coin is drenched in wonderful and original rich toning, likely from storage in an old collector envelope. As you rotate the surfaces in a light, shades of cobalt, mauve, teal, and slate come to life. Despite the advanced state of the dies (see below) this coin was very well struck, showing bolder definition than the Bowers Encyclopedia photo. B-18a, BB-193. This is the very scarce Die State IV which shows considerable breaking of the dies in several places, causing distortions in stars 2 and 3 and in the corresponding areas of the reverse. Individual die cracks can be seen on both sides as well, cracking after the dies were also heavily clashed, with a sharp impression of Liberty's drapery above the eagle's right wing and into the clouds. All of these mint made die flaws give this coin a lot of character and add to the marvelous eye appeal. PCGS 36, NGC 32, CAC 7. Our consignor purchased this great looking coin in 2013 for $13,500. Looking at the previous APRs there are no records for this later state that we can find, nor are any of the Bowers "Notable Specimens" except for the ex BG Johnson; W.G.C. (F.C.C. Boyd); Ostheimer 3rd collection specimen (called "MS60") from this late die state. We cannot be sure if this coin matches for sure from that September 1968 catalog's black and white plate. The definition seems to be similar, but the toning pattern is somewhat different. A great pedigree research project for the advanced collector, and we think this coin will bring a very strong bid when it crosses the block. Good luck! Cert. Number 5913899 PCGS # 6887