1814/3 50C Overton 101a MS(PCGS#39488)

The Regency Auction 47

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

49

等级

MS64+

价格

273,179

详细说明

Ex. D. Brent Pogue Collection, as noted on the insert. A truly magnificent GEM 14/3, tied for second highest graded at PCGS. The upper bar of the 3 is visible under the upper angle of the 4. This charming, charismatic specimen was struck from an extremely advanced state of the dies. The O-101a die state is identified by a number of die cracks and multiple die clashes. Clearly the dies clashed and cracked early on, as the uncracked state of the dies is listed as low Rarity-7 in the AMBPR. The typical later state is more common, listed as Rarity-1. Within the lower end of the Condition Census, listed as 66,65,65,65,64, this 64+ is tied for SECOND FINEST at PCGS. Deeper violet blue and slate gray toning is imbued with teal, olive, and russet-gold accents. Hints of tangerine-rose toning come through especially on the reverse. A strong underlying luster gives the colors a vivacious flash when rotated in the light. Despite the advanced die state, which shows a number of heavy die cracks and die clash marks, especially on the obverse, the strike is incredibly well rendered. Even the star centers and dentils are crisply defined. The surfaces are devoid of all but one or two tiny ticks, invisible to the naked eye, and seen only with a powerful loupe. The circular and intersecting die cracks and multiple clash marks add to the charm and character of this GEM, evidence of how primitive the early minting process was. The eye appeal is very high end and truly this beautiful toned coin is a real delight to behold! Ex Alpine Numismatics inventory list May 2008; Heritage, July 2008, lot 1677 (as NGC MS65); to D. Brent Pogue, via Richard Burdick; D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part II, September 2015, lot 2017, as PCGS MS64+; Stack's Bowers "Direct"; our consignor. PCGS 5, NGC 0, CAC 4. This coin last sold in public auction in September 2015 for $32,900 and the current Collectors Universe value is $32,500. Only a single MS65 is graded at PCGS as finest. That coin has not appeared in auction, making this beautiful GEM the FINEST available to collectors. Cert. Number 31694520 PCGS # 39488.00