Lot 2069
1852 Serif of "1"below left side of "8". SEGS graded AU-50. Unlisted variety. We are pleased to offer a selection of U.S. Double Eagle varieties in this section. For many decades, collectors ignored the finer nuances of die positioning and little irregularities in this historic gold series. But one astute collector, over many years, assembled a most interesting collection of unusual items, many of which collectors will be astonished even exist! It should be understood that in the 19th Century, many of the design features such as dates and stars were individually punched into the working dies after the main design had been impressed (Liberty head, eagle with supporting shield, scroll and rays). As here, there is a faint trace of a misplaced "1" still evident beneath the 8 in the date. Possibly, attempts at removing the mis-placement of an earlier date by the die maker left this tiny residual behind.
Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000.
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| Realized $2,070 |
