Iridescent blue, grey and gold toning frame the lighter centers. We will ignore the 1838-O and label the 1836 as the key to completing a set of reeded edge bust halves. Though short on luster, the toning and smooth surfaces justify an AU designation. The coin caught Lance’s eye while cruising the bourse floor at the 2013 ANA convention in Chicago.
Estimate: $4,700 to $5,500
Auction Ended
High Bid
Maximum Bid
Total Price
$4,100
Reserve met
$4,546
$4,510
Sheridan Downey, Numismatist 4400 Keller Ave.,
Suite 140, PMB 398 Oakland, California 94605 sdowney3@aol.com (510) 479-1585