The Midwest Summer Sale 2011
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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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1787 Atlee Machin's Mills imitation halfpence (Vlack 18-87C, R.4). NGC XF details/reverse damage.
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The statement of "REV DAMAGE" assigned by NGC references nothing more than a small abrasion on the seated effigy's head, and the original patina assures it of being all but invisible. The coin has been around a lot longer than the grading companies, so is a minor ancient circulation mark really worthy of the "special" designation? Aside from the disclaimer, this copper is remarkably well preserved, and well produced for that matter, considering the furtive conditions under which imitation British currency was produced in America. In fact, details are bold all the way to the extreme edge of each side, quite unlike typical examples that tend to have poor peripheral definition. Incredibly, both sides possess a completely upset rim, and the date is uncompromisingly complete and bold. Browsing old auction catalogs suggest that even examples certified as AU-55 or better are not as nice as this one. Surfaces exhibit charming mahogany-brown color, with walnut patina rubbed down just slightly on the highpoints. (PCGS# 000469)
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Low Estimate:
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$1,300.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$1,450.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$1,300.00
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Price Realized:
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$1,495.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 207 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,050.00 |
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1787 GEORGIVS III Machin's Mills. PCGS VF-30.
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Surprisingly well detailed for a coin struck with illicit purposes in mind, the surfaces are also probably a touch "nicer" than intended by the perpetrators, as these were originally struck so as to... |
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