The Collectors' Auction 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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Lot Title:
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1808/7 (C-2). PCGS VF-25.
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Description:
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Marvelously original, dry leather-brown patina dominates the entire coin and will appeal to collectors who love coins with virgin surface quality. No foolish attempts have been made to "improve" what is already a gorgeous little copper! Sharpness includes a distinct separation in the hairline as well as strongly defined stems in the wreath. Without any stains or serious contact marks to detract, one has to see this is a premium-quality early half-cent. (PCGS# 001110)
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Low Estimate:
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$700.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$800.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$1,350.00
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Price Realized:
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$1,552.50 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 182 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $1,000.00 |
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1808 8 over 7 (C-2, R.3). PCGS F-15.
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The obverse overdate paired with a reverse that has the leaf well below ED, and a berry directly beside the upper serif of "T" in CENT. The marvelous rim cud above "TY" has developed a small crack... |
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| 260 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $1,350.00 |
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1808 8 over 7 (C-2, R.3+). VF.
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The short fraction bar readily distinguishes C-2 from the other overdate, C-1. Medium brown patina fades into rust colored areas on each side, highlighted by a slightly glossy sheen, revealing smooth... |
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| 251 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,650.00 |
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1808 8 over 7 C-2, Die State 1.0, R-3. VF-35.
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The overdate is quite clear on this issue, which is usually encountered in low grades. Its medium chocolate brown surfaces are relatively smooth, and it displays prominent definition on the drapery. ... |
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