1814 50C MS(PCGS#6105)

August 2023 Mail Bid Auction 56

Auctioneer

Sheridan Downey

Lot Number

10

Grade

AU58

Price

2,310

Lot Description

Grey-gold toning enlivens the cartwheel luster.  Faint drift marks (as made) blend with the toning.  Early die state with full dentils.  The die pair is best known for its use on a pair of platinum patterns from 1814, J.44.  From Heritage’s January 2011 FUN Show Sale, featuring the important die variety collection of Troy Nelson (Allgood Collection).   Estimate:  $2,000 to $2,500