The Collectors' Auction - 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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1860 NGC AU-55.
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Description:
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Thick, lovely ash-grey patina blends with blonde-gold to produce the very desirable "dirty gold" effect that astute collectors today clamor for. Many coins with this appearance are said to derive from old European hoards, where they remained unaltered and well preserved for numerous decades. A pair of small oblong abrasions fall upon Liberty's cheek, but fade within the embrace of the strong patina, and either side displays tantalizing luster. (PCGS# 008929)
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Low Estimate:
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$2,200.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$2,500.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$2,500.00
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Price Realized:
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$2,875.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1148 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,500.00 |
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1860 PCGS AU-58.
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This specimen emits an opulent yellow-gold radiance. Barely a trace of friction is discernible on this well-struck Variety II issue. The contact marks and slight surface abrasions apparent are not... |
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