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Lot Title:
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1888-S NGC AU-53.
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Description:
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Reflectivity glints from protected areas of the reverse, signifying that this was likely a prooflike coin when struck. Light circulation has since taken hold and would prevent any such designation today, but the excellent appeal and correct, vintage quality are very nearly choice, as is suggested by the NGC AU-53 grade. Very nice!
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Low Estimate:
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$290.00 |
High Estimate:
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$340.00 |
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
Hammered Price: |
$290.00
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Price Realized:
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Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
849 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $1,200.00 |
1888-S NGC MS-62.
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The obverse is about average for MS-62, while the reverse seems to grade MS-64 all by itself, and on top of that, the powder-gold patina is very attractive, indicating a coin that has not been messed... |
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1036 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $850.00 |
1888-S NGC AU-55 and 1915 $5 Indian NGC MS-61.
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The 1888-S becomes rapidly scarcer in grades beyond XF or so, and there is a large percentage jump in value between AU-50 and AU-58. The 1915 is graded MS-61, and it also falls within a grade range... |
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