Lot 314
1810/09 S-281 R1 Turban Head, Overdate 10 over 09 PCGS Genuine. Sharpness AU55 but the toning is dark and the surfaces are coated with a very thin layer of wax or some similar substance that imparts a high gloss. The planchet appears to be smooth but there are traces of microscopic crud or roughness in protected areas on the reverse. Glossy very dark olive brown and steel. MDS with die clashmarks on both sides. The overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. Our grade is AU55 sharpness net EF40. Comes with a nice pedigree. The attribution and Pierce-Starr provenance are shown on the PCGS label.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Ex C. David Pierce, Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Co., 8/9/1945:51-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:49 (both lot tickets are included).
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