Lot Number 26
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1820 Sm. Dt., Curl 2 - O.103 R.1 PCGS OGH AU 53
Ex Keith Davignon. Keith Davignon spotted this splendid coin at the 1994 ANA Convention in Detroit. Twenty years later he consigned it to MB 39. The Hinkelmans, enamored of its glorious toning, were the winners of lot 24 at $1,783. They sold the coin to another noted collector, Bill Graves. Graves eventually passed it to Scorzafava. This is a highly lustrous example of a coveted Red Book variety. The sparkling gold patina is showcased by a thread of electric blue through the dentils. The strike is first rate. No marks deserve mention. Housed in an older PCGS green-label holder, it may be due for upgrade. Estimate: $1,800 to $2,250
