1809 50C O-114a MS(PCGS#39401)

August 2016 Mail Bid Auction 43

Auctioneer

Sheridan Downey

Lot Number

16

Grade

XF45

Price

4,321

Lot Description

Another highgrade rarity,  The Condition Census has no UNC’s, a single AU and four examples graded XF 45. The last PCGS graded XF 45 brought a thunderous $7,050 at Stack’s-Bowers’ August 2014 ANA sale, lot 4051. This offering is a notch behind the S-B coin, but no slouch! It is richly toned in shades of cobalt, accented by russet iridescence through the stars. The reverse is lighter, with a rainbow of colors. As with the earlier 1809 O.104, collectors must accept a degree of softness in the portrait and left wing of the eagle. Considerable luster flutters beneath the attractive toning. The opportunity to snatch 3 rare, high grade 1809’s in a single auction ought not be ignored. Don your bidding shoes! From the collection of Dr. Charles Link. Est. $2,500 and up.