Lot 155
1820/19 N-3 R2 Overdate Small 20 over 19. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. CAC. Lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the devices, about 60% of the planchet showing mint color. A fabulous cent, the finest 1820/19 overdate of any die variety we have seen. The only marks, and they are barely visible, are a pair of tiny ticks on the chin and a shallow flake or tick below the right corner of the eye. E-MDS. The undertype 19 is visible under both the 2 and 0, strongest under the 2 but still clearly visible inside the 0. A wonderful piece with "wow" eye appeal. Another remarkable cent worthy of the very finest collection. Graded MS65 Choice and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #36408. Not seen by Bland. Our grade is MS65+. The attribution and Doug Bird Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. (PCGS # 36686) Value $30,000 - UP
Found in London-William P. (Billy) Paul (American Heritage Minting) 10/1996-Douglas F. Bird Collection.
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