The Midwest Summer Sale 2014
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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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1899 PCGS PF-64RD.
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Description:
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PF-64 RD will seem to be a very conservative grade at first glance, as this appears to be a blazing cherry-red gem proof cent, not much different from the day it was dropped of the dies. Certainly not a cameo proof, rolling luster on the contrary suggests later dies that had lost their contrast, though the sparkling presence is no less impressive. Bidders will require magnification in order to find a number of tiny pepper spots that flutter over each side and determine the grade. (PCGS# 002386)
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Low Estimate:
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$400.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$475.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$425.00
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Price Realized:
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$488.75 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 473 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,600.00 |
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1899 and a 1901, both NGC PF-65 RB.
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French Connection Estate. Two years separates the dates, but this pair of Indian cents might as well be twins, as both display an identical level of what appears to be full golden bronze brilliance... |
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| 247 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $600.00 |
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1899 PCGS MS-65RD (rattler).
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Almost fully red, with some eye-catching burgundy tone draping down across the right side of Liberty's portrait. Additional deep grapefruit-red coloration emanates from Liberty's cheek and occupies... |
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