The Collectors' Auction 2007
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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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1863 AU-50 and 1864 AU-55.
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Description:
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Both of these coins lack the characteristics of proof coins (see the discussion elsewhere in this section). It is known that during the 1980s, the 1864 was counterfeited in England by unscrupulous individuals interested in monetary gain, but the present example has the thicker numerals placed in the correct position that confirms it as a genuine coin. The 1863 example has a tiny rim clip at 10:00 on the obverse that virtually guarantees attribution as a business strike, and it is an exceptionally attractive coin with deep, colorful rainbow tones around both sides. Subtle blue and crimson hues compete for attention on the 1864. Two coin lot.
This lot may contain an item not certified by ANACS, PCGS, or NGC. While Scotsman Auction Co. is typically conservative in our descriptions of items not certified by one of these companies, we cannot guarantee our grading estimation will match their grade. We highly recommend that collectors seeking items certified by a third-party grading service only bid on items that have already been certified. No lot can be returned because of a variance in judgment with regards to grade.
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Low Estimate:
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$650.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$750.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$1,400.00
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Price Realized:
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$1,610.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 322 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $2,400.00 |
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1863, 1865, 1868 and 1869 Proof Three-Cent silver pieces. PCGS PF-63.
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A lot of proof three cent nickels, each graded PR-63 by PCGS. Dates include: 1863 (essentially brilliant with pleasing cameo and decent reflectivity), 1865 (a little hazy but features great cameo and... |
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| 323 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $3,600.00 |
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1863/2 PCGS PF-64.
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Though the 1862/1 overdate has been known for business strikes for many decades, Don Taxay discovered the alleged 1863/2 proof overdate only in 1962, and after 46 years, there is still no consensus on... |
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