The Collectors' Auction 2008
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Lot Title:
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1803 Large Stars Reverse, Extra Star in Cloud (Breen 1-E, R-4). PCGS AU-58.
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Description:
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Harry Bass discovered this delightful die cutting error in 1966, and since then, it has become an extremely popular "name" variety - the "extra star", particularly with examples for which the engraving blunder is clear. Low grade coins often lose the feature to circulation rub. The coin presented here offers strong evidence of the anomaly, with all six arms of the extra star clearly outlined on the right side of the final cloud.
From the standpoint of condition, even Mr. Bass might have been satisfied with the pleasing, clean appearance put forth by this lovely coin. Semi-prooflike fields produce a brilliant golden reflection of illumination, and the features are sharply delineated for both primary devices. In fact, virtually no wear is apparent on the highpoints, with the brief stint in circulation implied more by incidental hairlines and trivial handling blemishes in the fields. A fantastic coin on multiple levels!
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Low Estimate:
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$37,000.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$40,000.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$37,750.00
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1100 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $20,750.00 |
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1803 Large Stars Reverse. NGC AU details/altered surface.
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A plethora of adjustment marks includes a number of file lines flirting with several stars, and a comparatively huge file mark that passes through ED ST on the reverse, connecting the tip of the... |
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