Lot Number 18
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1822 - O.108a R.3 PCGS AU 55
Ex Floyd Farley. Superior eye appeal. Pale blue iridescent toning with occasional gold and rose highlights. Immaculate surfaces are a nice bonus. Floyd Farley consigned the coin to Mail Bid Sale No.23 in February 1999. I removed it from its kraft envelope and offered this description of lot 10: AU 50+ but expect a higher grade from the grading services. There may be too much eye appeal for a mere”50.” Tim Osborne prevailed at $432. Ah, the good old days ….
Estimate: $800 to $1,000