Lot 159
1823/2 N-1 R2 Overdate 3 over 2. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. No spots or stains, but there are some small contact marks. The notable marks are a pair of small, dull nicks on the bust tip and one more in the field off the bust tip. LDS with rim crumbling under 182 and at stars 2-4. The overdate feature is sharp. Our grade is VF35+, close to EF40. The attribution and Doug Bird Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 5 finer: 1 in 55+, 2 in 58, 1 in 62, 1 in 64+. (PCGS # 36760) Value $4,000 - UP
Discovered in Europe-William P. (Billy) Paul (American Heritage Minting) 11/8/1990-Douglas F. Bird Collection.
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| Realized $9,900 |
