Lot 1945
1800. Miller-41, Breen-1-A, Rarity-7+. Double Struck. . M-41. AU-50. This is a most unusual coin. The reverse is entirely double struck, with a shift most noticeable on the peripheral lettering. Also on the reverse we note a thin line through the upper shield devices into the field just right of the upper right corner of the shield, where another coin was struck over this one, this perhaps a host brockage coin. On the obverse, the mystery continues where we note two points of an incuse star which is located near the rim by star three, and this is probably related to the thin line through the shield strike (the first off center strike?). Somehow this coin was improperly ejected and partial designs from other struck coins were struck into this coin on both sides. The coiner noted the problem and restruck this one eliminating most of the error strike on the obverse, but the reverse clearly shows doubling.
As a variety, Miller-41 is extremely rare, only a few are known, and there were no duplicates offered in the massive Bass sales by Bowers and Merena. Perhaps the dies were damaged by the misstruck example here, and had to be replaced. We note faint clash marks below Liberty from the clouds, and minor marks from circulation. As expected the surfaces have been lightly cleaned. Rim crumbling is located above star eleven and nearly to star twelve. On the reverse, it is quickly identifiable by the last three stars which form a line, just above the ribbon and right wing. One of the most important coins in the Miller collection, and a rare early Mint error to boot! An opportunity not to be missed.
Estimated Value $3,500-UP.
From the collection of Robert W. Miller, Sr.
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