The Collectors' Auction 2008
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Please Note: A 15% Buyers' Premium is added to the hammer price of all lots in this sale.
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Lot Title:
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1873 Closed 3. PCGS PF-65 RB.
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Description:
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Exemplary proof surfaces exude eye appeal that could not be nicer for the gem grade. Despite the "red/brown" designation, both sides are well balanced with retention of about 85% of their original mint red beauty. Greyish flecks may be found with the use of a loupe, and though they would qualify as "carbon spots", they have only trivial impact on the very attractive field quality. Those areas of the patina that have faded from the bright red color really lean more toward magenta tones, which only adds to the character of this delightful gem.
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Low Estimate:
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$2,700.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$3,000.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$3,600.00
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Price Realized:
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$4,140.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 364 | The Collectors' Auction 2013 on 10/18/2013 | $3,000.00 |
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1873 Closed 3 NGC PF-65 RB.
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7070 Collection. Uniformly crisp definition follows the finest elements of the entire design, with shield lines traced out to exceptional precision. Pleasing and just moderately faded mint color... |
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| 254 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $2,800.00 |
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1873 Closed 3 PCGS PF-64RB.
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The "closed 3" logotype is only seen on proofs for the two-cent series, with a low run of only 600 pieces ensuring the desirability of any decent example. Glowing ember-gold reflectivity emanates... |
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| 297 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $3,400.00 |
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1873 Closed 3. PCGS PF-64 RB.
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The "red/brown" color designation does not adequately convey the fully red appearance of this proof, and without a doubt, it was submitted with expectation of the coveted inclusion of the letters "RD"... |
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| 308 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $3,100.00 |
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1873 Closed 3. NGC PF-65 RB.
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In this age of the automobile and inexpensive air travel, the modern American does not often appreciate the extraordinary influence that the railroad industry had on the nationwide economy in the... |
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