1823 50C Broken 3 MS(PCGS#6132)

The Regency Auction 47

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

74

等级

MS62

价格

79,677

详细说明

This a RARE and underrated REDBOOK variety in Mint STATE! The Broken 3 is really the early die state of O-101. This is one of the few occasions that a die state represents an entirely separate listing in the Guide Book. The punch used to engrave the date was poorly produced with the point where the two loops of the 3 separated at an odd angle. It was once theorized by Al Overton that a "lower half of a 2 was removed, and the lower half of [a] 3 cut in its place." As more numismatic scholars have researched the process, the understanding of how this variety was created has changed. Note that early on in production, the 3 was "Patched" and the O-101a Patched 3 variety (see next lot) was created. Frosty, satiny lustrous fields have a wonderful underlying glow on the delicately toned surfaces. Nicely struck throughout, there is just a hint of natural weakness in the central portions of the design types. We note only a few stray scuffs, but none that are distracting to the eye. The surfaces are enhanced by a touch of the lightest gold and pewter tones. The eye appeal is very nice. Ex. Regency Auction 30, Legend Rare Coin Auctions, January 2019, lot 161; our consignor. PCGS 3, NGC 3. This is the only MS62 to sell since 2006, realizing $9,694 in January 2019. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $12,500. Just four are graded higher at PCGS. A classic variety for the collector that will again see strong bidding. Good luck. Cert. Number 36059917 PCGS # 6132.00