Lot 3494
1846-O $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. One of the very finest known of this date, and almost impossible to locate in any mint state grade. Here is a lovely choice example, the surfaces are fresh and clean, and show no significant ticks or handling marks. We see a light haze over the surfaces. Fully struck by the dies, the only signs of weakness are on the eagle's thigh, which is always weak on these early issues. Excellent luster and mint color throughout. As to the population, NGC has graded 2 this high, with 1 above as MS-64, and the finest is apparently the Pittman coin, which is NGC MS-66. PCGS has not graded any as MS-63, and only a single example as MS-64 at their top of the poll. Although 62,000 were struck, very few were saved in high grades. An important offering for the date collector.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000.
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| Realized $12,650 |
