1817/3 50C Overton 101a MS(PCGS#39512)

The Regency Auction 28

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

23

Grade

MS63+

Price

22,913

Lot Description

Ex Link, as noted on the holder. One of the FINEST KNOWN examples of this very popular overdate. Clearly in the Condition Census, this 63+ is very CHOICE for the variety. The quality and eye appeal are truly dramatic! Indeed the only "flaw" are a pair of mint made slag marks on the reverse which are part of the planchet production process (this is where some impurities in the silver came out to the surface as the silver ingot was being drawn to prepare the planchets). Both sides offer a deep blue and orange-amber toning that captivates the viewer's attention. Sharply struck, the devices are crisply impressed by the screw press. The 7 over 3 in the date is visible even at arm's length. A bold satin luster brings the beautiful toning to life with a vivid brilliance. The dies were sharply clashed before this one was struck. Try as we might, we cannot find a prior pedigree to this high grade, beautiful CHOICE Mint State 1817/3. It does not match the Queller or Vermeulle coins which were both described as Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, but were uncertified when they sold in 2002 and 2001 respectively. PCGS 3, NGC 0. None of the three MS63+s have ever sold in auction. In September 2016, we sold a PCGS MS63 for $27,025 in Regency Auction XVIII. In July 2013, a PCGS/CAC MS64 sold for $61,688. This high grade example will see considerable bidding when it crosses the auction block. The dramatic boldness of the overdate and strong eye appeal will entice a very strong hammer price when the auctioneer calls the last bid! Good luck. Cert. Number 28524361 PCGS # 6111