1836 50C O-103 MS(PCGS#39940)

August 2023 Mail Bid Auction 56

Auctioneer

Sheridan Downey

Lot Number

34

Grade

AU58

Price

1,470

Lot Description

Ex Don Frederick and Dr. Charles Link  Lightly toned with flashy luster.  Dr. Link was the winning bidder at the Heritage sale of Frederick’s capped bust halves in April 2010 (lot 3345 @ $1,840), undoubtedly impressed by the full strike on this scarce die pair.  Frederick’s handwritten, unabashed personal notes accompany the lot.  MS 65+ gem prooflike first strike or “specimen” strike.  A fantastically sharp strike for this always poorly struck die variety.  Tim acquired the piece in a trade with Dr. Link in November 2011.   Estimate: $850 to $1,150