1855 1C J-170a PR(PCGS#62428)

1855 1C J-170a PR (PCGS#62428)

The Regency Auction 52

详细说明: FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERNS COLLECTION PART II Ex Bass/ANA Museum, as noted on the insert. This piece is a R-7 (only 4-12 were minted). It is believed these were test pieces to see if the Flying Eagle would work on a large coin. Obviously, they decided to it best on the smaller 1C. No question this coin is fresh as it had been loaned to the ANA Museum many years ago by the late Harry Bass. The ANA put some of these treasures up for sale in 2014. The quality of this coin is tremendous! The mirrors are light (typical). Only with a strong glass and some pinpoint looking will you be able to see a small tick or two. There are NO lines. You can actually see some faint original Mint Red color around the devices. The surfaces overall are a pleasant original soft chocolate brown color. Every detail is pinpoint sharp and boldly stands out. The eye appeal is like the quality-it is tremendous! Ex Goliad Coins; Brinton T. Schorer, May 1973, via private sale; Harry Bass Collection; Harry W. Bass Research Foundation (December 1991); on loan to the American Numismatic Association, from 2000 to 2014; Heritage's sale of Selections from the Harry Bass, Jr. Foundation's ANA Museum Display, August 2014, lot 5796. PCGS 2, NGC 0, CAC 1. The last auction record was a NON CAC PCGS piece back in 2010. Somehow, there is a current Collectors universe value of $10,500. That is crazy! Why isn't a rarity like this worth $20,000? Cert. Number 25259690 PCGS # 62428