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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1888-S PCGS MS-63.
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Description:
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1888-S has the odd distinction of being one of the commonest double-eagles lower grades, but draws a premium at the MS-63 level and higher. Indeed, it is flat out expensive in MS-64 and above, indicating the present MS-63 as a "sweet spot". A single goober attached to Liberty's chin is the only distraction noted for this example, with no other spots or contact marks worthy of mention. The strike is clean and sharp, missing only the central details in a couple of obverse stars. Reflecting the aforementioned jump in value, PCGS has graded 183 as MS-63, but only 30 higher. (PCGS# 009009)
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Low Estimate:
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$3,300.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$3,600.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$3,300.00
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Price Realized:
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$3,795.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1199 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $4,600.00 |
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1888-S and two 1904 PCGS MS-61 (all green label).
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PCGS green-label holders encapsulate a trio of common twenty-libs. 1888-S features exquisitely sharp detail and delightful luster. One 1904 is typically lustrous with lemon-gold color, while the... |
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