Lot 922
1855 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63, 5% Off Center @ 5:00. Superb mint bloom and excellent color throughout. Liberty's profile is particularly choice, and her cheek and hair show no signs of handling. Obviously, this one was set aside at the time of issue and remains in choice condition to this day. This one might have graded higher were it not for faint hairlines in the reverse field. A spectacular and rare item the likes of which we have not seen before.
Gold errors are extremely rare, the mints were very careful about inspecting all gold coins once they were struck and very, very few errors are known. How this one escaped is a mystery, but here it is. We note there is reeding on the edge, so it was apparently struck within the collar, although it is hard to see in the holder. Certain to be a highlight in an advanced error specialty collection and a coin which is undoubtedly unique.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
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| Realized $8,625 |
