Lot Number 40
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1823 Broken 3 - O.101 R.2 PCGS MS 61
Brilliant, with unbroken luster. Not a hint of friction. Perfectly centered and fully struck save for a few stars. The surfaces are free of distractions. This is an important coin. The PCGS pop report shows but a dozen examples graded mint state. Four are designated MS 61. The Pogue MS 65+ holds the top spot. The R.2 rarity rating disguises a paucity of choice AU or mint state examples. The “broken 3” remains a fixture on want lists of advanced collectors. Don your bidding boots! I find no record of this coin appearing at auction. It last traded hands in a 2021 private transaction.
Estimate: $7,500 to $9,500
