Lot Number 45
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1833 - O.115 R.5+ PCGS XF 45 CAC
Ex Ed Stout. A superb example of this classic rarity, at the edge of the Condition Census. The glossy, dove grey surfaces are infused with soft luster and pale gold iridescence. It is a virtual twin to the “Classic Collection” example appearing in Heritage’s April 2010 sale, lot 879. Both coins are CAC approved and graded by PCGS as XF 45. This example was a highlight of BHNC member Ed Stout’s collection. I purchased Ed’s entire collection in January 2009; this coin (and the earlier offered 1813 O.102, lot 10) went to Keith Davignon two months later. My personal notes, written when I first viewed the coin, include, “Nice! Great surfaces.” Don Frederick discovered the variety in 1972, too late to include in Overton’s 1970 2nd Ed. About one new example appears each year. Oddly, most are low grade or have surface problems. The Stout-Davignon coin is among the elite: high grade, attractive and without problems. Est. $5,000 and up.
