The Collectors' Auction 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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1920-S NGC MS-63.
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Description:
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A prominent strike came close to imparting full head detail since the ear hole and three sprigs are present, but there is no clear delineation at the edge of the cap. NGC's MS-63 grade apparently represents compromise over a couple of considerations, including the above-average strike, but also luster that is a little impeded by moderate lead-grey patina. 1920-S is known for the best die cracks in the series, and this example displays a fine crack connecting the top of all four digits in the date, as well as at least three radial cracks on the reverse -- precursor to a nice shattered die.
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Low Estimate:
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$575.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$650.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$575.00
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Price Realized:
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$661.25 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 531 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $550.00 |
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1920-S PCGS MS-63.
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This eloquent San Francisco specimen displays a velvetlike brilliance that is augmented with a golden whisper. A minimally marked and handsomely struck example. |
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| 505 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $800.00 |
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1920-S NGC MS-64.
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Blazing luster can be observed on both the obverse and reverse of this super nice coin. There are a few marks on the reverse, but they are commensurate for the grade and not distracting. This would... |
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