Lot 1879
1862, 2 over 1. FS-002. NGC graded AU-55. Currently, NGC has certified a mere eight coins at this level with just 30 finer. The discoverer of this overdate variety is believed to be the late Aubrey Bebee who was a dealer and collector. In his 1988 Encyclopedia, Walter Breen states that there are only 'possibly 12 known, none UNC.' Since the time of the author's writing, a number of additional examples have been confirmed, including Uncirculated examples. This is a coin that no advanced collection of 19th century gold should be without (PCGS # 7797) .
Estimated Value $2,800 - 2,900.
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| Realized $3,290 |
