The Midwest Summer Sale 2012
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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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1873 Closed 3. NGC PF-64 RB.
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Description:
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Much closer to full red than not, the surfaces flash with explosive, fiery brilliance under a good lamp. While light cameo contrast comes into view under some viewing angles, closer scrutiny shows that the mirrors are not reflective enough to support such designation. Indeed, an array of tiny streaks and speckles of tone on the obverse play a role in the grade, though the reverse stands up well to scrutiny all by itself. (PCGS# 002307)
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Low Estimate:
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$400.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$500.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$450.00
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Price Realized:
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$517.50 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 296 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $1,950.00 |
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1873 Closed 3. PCGS MS-65 RB.
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Early in January, 1873 an order was issued by Mint Director Pollock to prepare a new "open 3" date numeral. The initial "closed 3" was being misconstrued for an "8." Aesthetically alluring, most... |
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