1817 50C MS(PCGS#6109)

January 2024 Mail Bid Auction 57

Auctioneer

Sheridan Downey

Lot Number

26

Grade

AU53

Price

2,695

Lot Description

An amazing strike for the issue.  Note the detail in the central devices and the prominent single leaf feature.  Encased in an even blanket of deep blue-grey toning.  Red Bookand die variety collectors vie for high grade examples of the `17-Single Leaf.  The Oertel coin last appeared in Heritage’s July 2016 sale, lot 3527, bringing $3,173. Estimate: $1,800 to $2,500