Lot 1767
1809, 9 over 8 BD-1 Rarity 3+. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and lustrous with just the slightest evidence of light handling. One of the nicer extant specimens of this date, a coin that will be appreciated by all fortunate enough to see it. Some yellow gold on both sides. The color and surfaces are choice from arms' length and under a glass, the sign of high-end About Uncirculated coin. The strike is bold and expressive, pretty much free of any weakness. Full stars on the obverse include their central radials, and we note a die crack through the first few stars on the left. This coin has never been processed or otherwise improved. On the reverse, a few shallow marks are noted and faint ghosting from die clash is present over the eagle, the sort of flaws that are unavoidable in the trip from ancient coining press to early banker's counter boards and primitive transport (PCGS # 8104) .
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
The Del Valle Collection.
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