The Midwest Summer Sale 2010
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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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1825 (N-6, R.2) NGC MS-62 BN.
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Description:
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The die-crack that connects the two Ns in the denomination is very faint and identifies this as N-6, a fairly common Newcomb variety not indicated on the slab. Heavy chocolate-brown patina dominates this cent, and gains density at the edge of all devices, instilling a distinctive low contrast two-tone appearance that emboldens all the major elements. Those elements are struck with razor-sharp precision that will garner praise from most copper collectors, and a single dash on Liberty's cheek is the only contact mark of consequence. Given the sharpness and surprisingly fine luster still present in the fields, one might wonder why the grade is only MS-62 BN, and the answer is contingent upon examination of the surfaces. The patina, which is rather dusty in appearance, reveals the faintest hint of verdigris in places under close examination. On the whole though, any doubts about this coin's positive attributes can be laid to rest, as the patina is stable, and the overall appearance quite pleasing for a large cent of this vintage.
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Low Estimate:
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$1,750.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$1,900.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$1,750.00
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Price Realized:
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$2,012.50 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 350 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $700.00 |
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1825 (N-8) NGC AU-50 BN.
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Middle die-state, with a brief die crack connecting S6 to the rim. Sharpness corresponds to dies with some wear, showing weaker details on the highpoints as expected, but with bold dentilation and... |
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| 436 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $500.00 |
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1825 "N-3 R.3" Coronet large-cent, NCS "UNC details"
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While it is true that the reverse of this 1825 large-cent is corroded per the NCS disclaimer, one cannot say that the obverse is free of environmental effects. Despite broadly defined underlying... |
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