1840-D $5 Tall D MS (PCGS#8198)
The Regency Auction 34
- 拍卖行
- Legend Rare Coin Auctions
- 批号
- 479
- 等级
- XF45
- 价格
- 43,976
- 详细说明
- The Tall D variety, not noted on the holder. This is the first year of the modified Coronet Head design, which made the curve in Liberty's neck less curved and other modifications which would remain until the end of the series six decades later. This "GEM" XF is housed in a first generation holder and is totally original! The surfaces are richly toned with a deep honey-orange gold with lighter apricot hues that mingle with olive and lavender patina that is a true delight to behold! Well struck, as typical for the date, you can tell this coin was fully struck before entering circulation. Crisp definition, we have seen higher grade pieces that are not this well rendered or preserved. The surfaces possess a scattering of abrasions, typical for the date, but none are particularly distracting to the eye. We have to assume this beauty is fresh to the market and has not been to the "doctor's office." PCGS 16, 10, CAC 1.This coin may have appeared in auction ages ago, but not since it has been CAC-approved. The quality is much better than the most recent PCGS graded example that sold 3 years ago for $3,550; indeed the eye appeal is better than the PCGS AU50 CAC that sold in April 2018 for $5,760. The current PCGS value in XF45 is $4,000 and in AU50 its $6,000--we suspect this wonderful coin will sell for closer to the AU value than the XF45 value. It is our sincere hope this coin is bought by a collector who delights in the originality and high end eye appeal, and not by someone who is going to dip, strip, and conserve the surfaces in hopes of getting it into a higher grade. It will take a premium bid to bring home this PQ+ beauty! Cert. Number 9060986 PCGS # 008198
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