Lot Number 6
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1811 Sm. 8 - O.112a R.5 PCGS AU 50 CAC
In hand this R.5 rarity is as pretty as its picture. Struck from worn dies, the obverse with swirling die breaks, it is a first order challenge to find an O.112a with decent eye appeal. This beautifully toned example is a marvel. A contact mark between the eagle’s left wing and neck is the sole distraction. Tim found the coin in a Superior Galleries auction back in October 1990.
Estimate: $1,200 to $2,000