The Midwest Winter Sale 2009
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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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1868 NGC MS-65.
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Description:
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The surfaces are so clean and the patina so clear that the die clash affecting both sides of this coin can easily be seen without magnification. Liberty's portrait is solidly outlined on the reverse, and on the obverse, about half the wreath and some of the Roman numeral can be seen. Despite their apparent well-used status, a very sharp strike was obtained from the dies, with minor softness at the lowest curls. A delightful gem!
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Low Estimate:
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$500.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$550.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$425.00
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Price Realized:
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$488.75 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 326 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $703.00 |
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1868 NGC PF-65.
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Streaky planchet quality overlays underlying brilliance, which tends to downplay the proof characteristics. Indeed, there is no contrast evident at all. Both sides display exceptional detail even... |
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| 448 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $775.00 |
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1868 (P01, plate coin) NGC PF-65.
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1868 P01, Plate coin. A couple of spots on each side may have developed subsequent to NGC encapsulation, and studious assessment suggests that the overall quality is below the usual PF-65... |
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