Lot 7
Maryland Sixpence, Lord Baltimore. Dies 2-C, R-5. PCGS graded AU-58. One of the finest graded of this rare coin, it stands alone as the sole "58" seen by PCGS and we note a single coin graded higher as MS-61 out of a grand total of 12 graded in all of the sixpence denomination. The surfaces are toned a lovely light antique silver color with darker gold flecks around the obverse periphery, and similar on the reverse with more gold toning over silver gray color located on that side. Weakly struck on the central obverse but all the device outlines are present. One very minor mark is noted on face, from the back of the nose to the hair, but a strong glass is needed to find it. No other surface problems worthy of note and this coin is far above average in surface quality, even for this grade.
Die information from the Bowers & Merena Norweb catalog, November 15, 1988, page 233, which should be seen for further information.
Estimated Value $12,500-UP.
From the Paul Arthur Norris Collection.
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