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Mail Bid Auction 45

Auction ended on August 2, 2017

Lot Number 27


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1827 Sq. Base 2 -  O.114 R.3 PCGS MS 62 CAC


Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. and Donald L. Parsley.  A second example from Don Parsley’s consignment to my June 2000 MB 25.  Lot 52, then in a “fattie” NGC MS 62 holder, was described, in part: Golden toning circles the stars and legend and encases most devices.  The portrait and fields are light grey.  I neglected to mention rings of turquoise iridescence through portions of the peripheries; nor did I comment on the depth of unbroken luster.  Parsley acquired the coin from MB 15 (Lot 50) in Aug. 1995.  The PCGS label carries the “Brown” provenance.  “Robbie,” as he was known to his coin friends, came to bust halves after establishing himself as a preeminent collector of Large Cents.  Twice he assembled complete sets by Sheldon variety.  Between 1987 and 1995 he focused on bust halves.  His collection rose to the top tier of the BHNC in both quality and completeness.  In 1995 I had the pleasure of dispersing his collection, privately and through a series of 3 auctions.  The next time you tip a glass of Jack Daniels, Canadian Mist or Early Times you might offer a toast to Robbie.  He was CEO of Brown-Forman, producer of these whiskies.  He passed away in 2005 at the age of 88.    Est. $1,800 to $2,500.

Auction Ended

High Bid Maximum Bid Total Price
$2,801
Reserve met
$2,801 $3,081

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