1850-O $1 MS(PCGS#6938)

The Regency Auction 38

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Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

2

等级

MS63

价格

216,995

详细说明

FROM THE BLUE HILL COLLECTION Tied for second FINEST graded at PCGS, and one of only two PCGS MS63s ever sold in auction, this coin accounts for two of the three appearances in the 21st century. Only 40,000 examples were struck, and this is one of the major rarities in any Mint State grade, especially so fine. Only one is graded finer at PCGS, an MS64 that last sold in the 2013 ANA auction. This coin is the former Gene Gardner coin, which is distinctly toned and instantly recognized by the coppery-gold and blue hues that mingle with original silver-dove-pewter. Well struck devices stand out with a bold luster and are accented by the dappled pattern of the totally original patina. The fields range from a frosty satin type luster to a hint of icy semi-PL reflection. There are no serious marks of any kind to distract the naked eye, and even with the aid of a strong glass, nothing more than a few trivial reeding marks are seen. The eye appeal is stupendous. The majority of this date was likely exported and melted for its bullion value. By 1850, the ratio of gold to silver in circulation, thanks in large part to the tons of gold pouring out of the California Gold Rush, making the bullion value exceed the face value, and all silver denominations of the era suffer poorer survival than you would expect based on mintage. While PCGS CoinFacts estimates a survival of 1,500 pieces, the Osburn-Cushing reference estimates 1,000, which is probably more accurate. PCGS 4, NGC 0, CAC 3. The most recent coin was the non-CAC A.J. Vanderbilt Collection piece which sold for $28,800 in March 2018. This coin sold in October 2014 for the same amount. The current CAC-CPG value is $35,100 and the Collectors Universe value is $29,000. Keeping in mind that the sole finest MS64 sold in the 2013 ANA auction for a world record $105,750, this important 1850-O dollar is worthy of another world class Seated Liberty dollar collection. Good luck! Cert. Number 25624534 PCGS # 6938.00