Lot Number 71
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1828 Sm.8, Sm. Lets - O.119 R.3 PCGS AU 55 CAC
An original “grey dirt” coin, with a blush of pastel gold toning. As with the earlier 1828 O.107, this variety – the Small Letters Reverse – is under intense pressure from Red Book and Registry Set collectors. Do not be misled by the R.3 rarity rating: only one die pair of the year uses the small letter punch. The last CAC approved AU 55 brought nearly $2,000 (lot 4978, Heritage 2015 ANA Sale). PCGS now suggests a value of $1,850. This eye-appealing example is essentially without faults. From the Davignon collection. Purchased from your cataloguer in Nov. 2009. Keith writes, “… gorgeous original coin, perfect for grade.” Est. $1,600 to $2,500.
