Lot Number 82
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1827 Sq. Base 2 - O.124 R.5 PCGS AU 50
Ex Dr. Charles Link. The PCGS label includes the Link provenance. It also suggests an attribution of “O.124a.” It is now accepted – with BHNC approval – that the 124a, with drawn stars, is not a significant die state; it cannot be distinguished from the O.124 (which also comes with drawn stars). The Link coin, offered here, is plated on PCGS CoinFacts. The blunt obverse strike is a necessary evil, as the die was first used on the common 1827 O.135. Soft luster survives on this high grade example. Light grey toning is unassuming and original. The surfaces are free of significant blemishes. Students of the series will recognize the importance of this coin. It is squarely within the top 10 of its ilk. Tip: this piece would make a great companion to the 1824/1 O.102, lot 74 above, and the upcoming 1827 O.137. Estimate: $2,000 to $3,000.
