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1800 Americai variety (B-19, BB-192, R-2) . XF.
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Description:
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The so-called "Americai" remains popular with collectors, probably because it is so easy to attribute. Of course, the name is misleading since trailing extra "letter" is almost certainly not a misplaced letter at all, but merely a visually compelling die defect. The obverse is a medium bright silver-slate with velvet-blue overtures migrating from the fields toward the rims, while a more uniform and slightly brilliant steel-grey coloration beckons from the reverse. Very little cartwheel effect remains on either side, with just a sliver of glinting luster chirping from between the stars. While not strictly "original", most any collector would be pleased to upgrade a collection with this coin, and certification should prove to be no problem, if so desired.
This lot may contain an item not certified by ANACS, PCGS, or NGC. While Scotsman Auction Co. is typically conservative in our descriptions of items not certified by one of these companies, we cannot guarantee our grading estimation will match their grade. We highly recommend that collectors seeking items certified by a third-party grading service only bid on items that have already been certified. No lot can be returned because of a variance in judgment with regards to grade.
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Low Estimate:
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$5,000.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$6,250.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$3,700.00
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 540 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $2,250.00 |
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1800 Americai variety (B-19, BB-192, R.2). PCGS Genuine.
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Perhaps deprived of its original skin due to a very mild cleaning, yet the PCGS Genuine-94 code indicates "altered surfaces", a puzzling proclamation on their part. If anything, this popular AMERICAI... |
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| 695 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $1,650.00 |
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1800 Americai. B-19, BB-192, R-2. VF Details, Improperly Cleaned.
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This variety depicts a standard close date arrangement. The die state perceived on this particular issue was formerly identified as B-19b. It is diagnostic by the crescent-shaped obverse die crack... |
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| 506 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $3,200.00 |
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1800 Americai, B-19, BB-192, R-2. VF-30+.
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This highly recognizable mishap is a most fancied variety for collectors of early dollars. Its aesthetically appealing silver surfaces are enhanced with delicate splashes of golden hues. This early... |
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