Lot Number 12
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1820 Lg. Date, Knob 2 - O.104 R.3? PCGS AU 58
Ex Green-Newman. Early die state with hints of prooflike surfaces, probably at the low end of the Condition Census. Boldly impressed throughout. Lot 33577 in Heritage’s November 2013 sale of Eric P. Newman’s collection. (As NGC MS 61, bringing $4,994.) I cataloged Newman’s bust halves on behalf of Heritage. I noted the rarity (then 4+) and impressive strike while foreshadowing PCGS’ decision to settle on the AU 58 grade. I was happy to acquire the coin sometime after the Newman sale and passed it to Lance in January 2019. I consider the current R.3 rarity rating a bit silly. High grade, eye appealing examples are R-A-R-E!
Estimate: $5,000 and up
