The PCGS label correctly notes, “surfaces smoothed.” A shame. The `27-137 is a classic rarity. An XF example, without problems, is a 5-figure coin. Let’s focus on the bright side of this coin - it is affordable and has plenty of detail. The effort to remove whatever was on the coin left it with shiny surfaces. An area of corrosion lies in front of Liberty’s face. Still, we cannot ignore the rarity of this die pair. Those who insist on an attractive, high grade example may never fill that hole in their die variety set. Here is a tip for cherry pickers. Turn over any 1827 with a softly struck obverse and look at the I-T relationship. If the I is full left of the T, buy the coin! No other 1827 has that unique relationship.
Estimate: $1,500 to $2,500
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$2,255
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Sheridan Downey, Numismatist 4400 Keller Ave.,
Suite 140, PMB 398 Oakland, California 94605 sdowney3@aol.com (510) 479-1585
