A colorfully toned early ("prime") die state – for hedonists as well as students of the series. High rims, crisp dentils and squared-off devices announce an early die state. Distinct recutting of the 4 and the first 1 in the date provide confirmation. Note, also, the absence of the ubiquitous die chip in N of UNITED. Herrman identifies but five auction offerings, with a grade range of VF 20 through AU 50. He suggests an R.6 rarity rating. The PCGS XF 45 I offered in MB 54, lot 76, August 2022 brought $1,871. This is a far superior example, possibly the finest known. It is worth remembering that the O.107 die pair, in a later die state, was used to strike the platinum half-dollars of 1814. From the Kings Park Collection.Estimate: $4,000 and up.
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