Lot Number 16
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1809 - O.114a R.5 PCGS XF 45
Another highgrade rarity, The Condition Census has no UNC’s, a single AU and four examples graded XF 45. The last PCGS graded XF 45 brought a thunderous $7,050 at Stack’s-Bowers’ August 2014 ANA sale, lot 4051. This offering is a notch behind the S-B coin, but no slouch! It is richly toned in shades of cobalt, accented by russet iridescence through the stars. The reverse is lighter, with a rainbow of colors. As with the earlier 1809 O.104, collectors must accept a degree of softness in the portrait and left wing of the eagle. Considerable luster flutters beneath the attractive toning. The opportunity to snatch 3 rare, high grade 1809’s in a single auction ought not be ignored. Don your bidding shoes! From the collection of Dr. Charles Link. Est. $2,500 and up.
