If you attended the Norweb or Pittman sales you are familiar with the toning that graces this lovely 1809 – iridescent shades of blue, rose and gold, likely imparted by storge in tissue paper or kraft envelopes. The left wing is flat at the top but the strike is well above average for the marriage. The 1809 O.105 is a common die pair yet a condition rarity, particularly when well struck. An MS 63 appeared in The Scotsman’s Nov. 2021 auction; the Pittman collection featured a very nice NGC MS 61. The Davignon collection also has an AU 58+. The Scorzafava coin is probably tied for 4th finest known.Estimate: $3,500 to $4,500
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Sheridan Downey, Numismatist 4400 Keller Ave.,
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