The Midwest Summer Sale
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Lot Title:
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1842-D PCGS AU-50.
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Description:
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As opposed to the usual cleaned or overly conserved example, this Dahlonega product seems to retain a substantive level of vintage surface presence, as can be observed by the somewhat ashy grey patina layered over khaki-gold surfaces. Furthermore, the planchet seems to have been of better than-average-quality and received a superior strike, as the coin shows the type of detail expected of a Philadelphia product. The new owner will be greeted not only by delightful central sharpness, but some nice underlying mint frost throughout as well. A singular hairline across Liberty's cheek seems to be the only plausible complaint, and it is minor. (PCGS# 007725)
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Low Estimate:
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$6,000.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$6,500.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$6,000.00
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Price Realized:
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$6,900.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1065 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,750.00 |
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1842-D NGC VF-30.
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Powdery bronze tone is delicately layered across each side, providing softly original quality that is heartily welcome on a Dahlonega coin. Abrasions are plentiful, as always seems to be the case of... |
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