Lot 1882
1826/6. NGC graded MS-61. BD-1. Only 760-1,750 struck. and from this meager beginning the total known is estimated at 30 to 35 pieces known. Pop 1; The Finest graded by NGC. This is a very rare type coin in any grade. The survivor coins number is tiny because these were worth more than their face value at the time they were struck, hence the majority went straight into the melting pots for the instant profit. Some coins did escape this fate, but the vast majority did not. Known survivors are usually in high circulated grades, or just uncirculated like this example. There is minor repunching below the 6, and for years this was called an overdate thinking the undertype was a 5, however later scholars now believe this is just repunching of the 6. This boldly struck, well preserved example is destined to be a major highlight in any advanced collection. Fully untoned with prooflike surfaces on both sides. Very Rare. Estimate Value $80,000 - 90,000
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