Lot 4010
1823. Miller-146, High Rarity-5. . M-146. PCGS graded MS-63 HW Bass, Jr. Coll. A cameo of Liberty in bright yellow gold against the reflective prooflike fields. We note a hint of coppery toning near the date, otherwise all is bright and fresh. Some scattered hairlines on both sides, always seen on the delicate mirror surfaces. There are a couple of small chatter marks behind the eagle's head, and these will continue to identify this coin. Only a single die pair was used in 1823, and all coins of this type are considered rare. Locating a mint state example can take years of patience. Only 3 or so graded by PCGS, with just 2 coins graded higher (both MS-64) for the date. Boldly struck on the devices, including the stars and even the eagle's claws. An important rarity that will no doubt feature high in any collection it graces.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000.
Ex: Rarcoa's sale of April, 1968: 204; Rowe & Brownlee, May 7, 1969; Bowers and Merena's Bass Sale II, October 1999: 817.
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