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

August 2016 Mail Bid Auction 43

Auctioneer

Sheridan Downey

Lot Number

27

Grade

AU55

Price

5,170

Lot Description

From the Don Frederick Collection, noted on the PCGS label.  Frederick had several examples of this overdate.  This was his favorite, holding forth as his set-piece.  Scandalous original toning features electric, iridescent shades of turquoise, blue, gold, copper and antique grey.  This is “wow” coin for eye appeal.  The undisturbed surfaces are essentially without flaws.  It took $3,737 to bring it home in April 2010.  (Heritage Central States sale, lot 2974.)  It will cost more today– and be well worth it!  Frederick’s personal envelope accompanies the lot.  Est. $4,000 to $5,000.