Lot 1193
1859. Doubled date. Snow-1, Breen-1945, FND-001, FS-006.2. PCGS graded MS-62. Rare and dramatic, this 1859 repunched date has proven to be one of the truly impossible to locate rarities in all grades. Only a few are known in mint state, including the gem MS-65 Finest Known which is also offered in this sale. This was first discovered by Walter Breen in 1953, and suprisingly few have come to light since then. In fact, only 15 have been found with three reported in mint state. This is one of those three, and if you missed out on the lovely gem MS-65, then here is a wonderful coin that has been put away for more than a decade, and only sent once to the grading service!
Flashy luster and well struck, the double date feature is bold. A few scattered handling marks, but nothing worthy of note. No spots or other problems, and an outstanding coin for the variety specialist.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
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