1812/1 50C O-102, Small 8 MS(PCGS#39443)

February 2021 Mail Bid Auction 51

Auctioneer

Sheridan Downey

Lot Number

21

Grade

AU58

Price

4,730

Lot Description

A gloss of sunset toning on the reverse teases the eye and contrasts with the untoned obverse.  Both sides feature booming luster.  The surfaces are smooth as glass.  Red Book,Registry Set and die variety collectors know how tough it is to locate a high grade 12/1 with eye appeal.  Last offered in Aug. 2019 as part of Doug Noblet’s remarkable date and Red Bookvariety set.  Lot 18 of MB 49 brought $4,015. Estimate: $3,500 to $4,000