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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1878 PCGS PF-62 (green label).
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Description:
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At some viewing angles, the coin appears to be extremely dark. But catch a beam of light just right, and immediately, a cornucopia of iridescent colors jumps into view, as the mirrored fields exhibit deeply saturated cobalt-grey, magenta-jade and purple. Close examination suggests very little cameo contrast, if any, but the dusky color pattern would prevent much contrast regardless. Some odd whitish stuff has accumulated within "TES OF AMER" on the reverse. (PCGS# 005306)
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Low Estimate:
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$2,900.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$3,300.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$3,000.00
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Price Realized:
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1047 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $7,500.00 |
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1878 PCGS PF-65.
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This specimen's gleaming surfaces are embellished with a splendid blend of royal blue and sunset crimson. A delicate sprinkling of speckles is perceived with a glass on this captivating example--... |
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