Lot Number 62

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1809 - O.112 R.5- PCGS XF 40
From the collection of Jerome Zonca. Pale gold toning with exceptional luster for the assigned grade. PCGS was too much influenced by the soft strike, a common feature of this rare die pair. Roughness around the date reflects impurities in the planchet, not removed during the refining process – another common occurrence in the early Mint. From Heritage’s Oct. 2018 Chicago Sale, lot 3568, bringing a modest $720. Estimate: $700 to $1,000