1803 $1 Large 3, BB-255 MS(PCGS#40101)

The Regency Auction 41

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

24

等级

MS65

价格

3,590,646

详细说明

FROM THE BRUCE MORELAN COLLECTION Ex. Col. Green- Eric Newman Collections, as noted on the holder. Legend quality all the way! A MONSTER! An absolutely incredible GEM 1803 dollar, by far the FINEST KNOWN example! This is a coin that defies anything you would ever expect to see on an 1803 dollar! It is baffling that this coin could survive in such a PRISTINE state of preservation! At first glance, you are captivated by the intense flash and brilliance of the nearly fully Prooflike luster in the fields. The reverse especially is highly reflective with a shimmering, watery look that is ultra rare on early dollars. The quality and crispness of the detail is, pun intended, striking! Every detail of the Robert Scot design types are brought out to their finest advantage. Few dollars of this type have the sharpness of this piece. Even the pickiest of collectors would not quibble over the only area of softness, found on the eagle's breast feathers. The frosty nature of the devices, especially on the reverse contrasts against the surrounding fields, giving that side a near cameo appearance. Totally original, this beautiful GEM dollar has a dusting of delicate golden, pewter, pale olive, soft tan, and iridescent slate-blue patina over the surfaces. The eye appeal is off the charts! This is truly an AMAZING survivor of this final date of circulation strike early dollars. There are four different die marriages for the 1803 dollars, three are Small 3 and only one is the Large 3, listed as B-6, BB-255. While a common variety overall, listed as R-2, the typical example is AU or lower grade. Mint State survivors are VERY RARE indeed! Published before the Eric Newman Collection was sold, none of the Notable Specimens listed in Q. David Bowers' revision of the Early Dollar Encyclopedia list this GEM. It is interesting to note that the reverse die used in this die marriage was paired with seven different obverses, a real work horse that struck coins dated 1801, 1802/1, 1802, and 1803! The closest grade to this Gem are a handful graded MS63 at PCGS, including the Cleneay-Steigerwalt-Ruddy-Cardinal-Pogue coin. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. Prior to the November 2013, this coin had not been seen since it was purchased from the Col. E.H.R. Green estate by Eric Newman and Burdette Johnson for $60. In the Heritage Newman sale, graded NGC MS65+ CAC, this coin sold for a world record $705,000. Unlisted in the Collectors Universe Price Guide, but is listed at $847,000 in the CAC CPG. A trophy for anyone working on an advanced set of early dollars or GEM type coins in general. Bidding will be fierce and we have no doubt that the price realized will yet again be a WORLD RECORD! Cert. Number 28943922 PCGS # 6901.00