Lot 2072
1853, 3 over 2. NGC graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Lightly toned. The excellent photograph in Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of United States Coins has a blowup picture of the overdate. The bottom half of the diagonal of the underfigure "2" is seen within the opening of the 3. Also, some traces of an earlier 5 visible within the 5, but his is from a slightly different shaped 5, which Breen attributed to part of the 1852 logotype. A small raised lump beneath the R of LIBERTY is diagnostic of the 1853/2 variety. An example that retains much mint frost. Little weakness is visible within the hair on the obverse (rare in this condition, since most are weak in this area on the Type One double eagles). What is most commendable is the fact the surfaces have frosty luster with a hint of original patina. This is a splendid AU55 example that will delight the most advanced collectors. Pop 29; 46 finer, 42 in 58, 3 in 61, 1 in 62 (PCGS # 8909) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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