1880/79-CC $1 VAM 4, Rev of '78 TOP 100, DMPL MS(PCGS#41132)

1880/79-CC $1 VAM 4, Rev of '78 TOP 100, DMPL MS (PCGS#41132)

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Description du lot: One of the FINEST DMPLs graded of this 1880/79-CC varieties. Exceptionally deep, flashy mirrors beam from all over, contrasting nicely against the thickly frosted devices. As would be expected for an early die state, this coin has a number mint made die polish lines that appear in the fields. Were it not for a thin line on the cheek, we think this coin might have had a chance at CAC. The 1880/79-CC is noteworthy because the under digits 79 are clear below the 80. Furthermore, this die was paired with a leftover reverse die from 1878 where the arrows are bent, basically the top two arrows are parallel but the bottom arrowhead is clearly placed at a downward angle, which implies the entire shaft and tail feathers should be at a similar angle, but they are not. This minor design error was corrected early in 1879 but a leftover 1878 die was pressed into service to create this variety. PCGS 3, NGC 0. NONE have sold in auction. There are just three in MS65 DMPL graded finer. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $7,500 and the most recent PCGS MS64 (no + DMPL) sold for $6,463 three years ago! This near-GEM is worthy of very careful consideration and a very strong bid for sure. Good luck! Cert. Number 39268510 PCGS # 41132