Ex Dr. Charles Link, Keith Davignon and Paul Gerrie.One of the most important coins in the sale. Paul Gerrie acquired it (for $8,470) in my auction of selections from Keith Davignon’s world class collection, MB 49, August 2019, lot 54, outbidding several collectors with advanced collections. The 1823 O.102 has the same obverse as the O.101a. Both, of course, are “Patched 3s.” They are in a different league when it comes to rarity. Herrman’s AMBPR lists only two AU 58s appearing at auction over the past 18 years: this coin and John Torres’ piece (lot 81 in my August 2017 MB 45 @ $6,000). The O.102 die marriage is distinctly rare in all grades, scandalously so in high grade. AU examples with strong eye appeal may be counted on the fingers of one hand and you won’t need all your fingers. This lovely example displays cartwheel luster under an original blanket of antique toning. The surfaces are uncommonly smooth save for an inconsequential tick near Liberty’s mouth. For die variety collectors this is a r-a-r-e opportunity. Keith acquired the coin at the January 2010 FUN Show in a trade with Dr. Link, giving up his finest known 1808 O.110 R.5.Estimate: $6,000 to $8,000
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$6,490
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