Lot Number 32
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1828 Sq. Base 2, Lg. 8s - O.108 R.2 PCGS MS 64 CAC
Ex Dr. Charles Link A spectacular example of a truly original bust half-dollar, possibly from the John J. Ford Family Trust. The antique, multicolored toning is familiar to those who have had the pleasure of viewing the Garrett, Norweb or other old-time collections. Stack’s featured this coin on the cover of its catalog for its June 1994 Sale that included coins from the Ford Trust. It was lot 1003 in that sale. In time the coin found its way to the collection of Dr. Link. It was lot 56 in Legend’s September 2018 “Konstantine [Link’s son] Sale.” I was the happy buyer at $4,113, later placing it in an important Eastern collection. Only the 1828 O.108 and 109 have a square base 2 with large 8s. This Condition Census example comes with a nice surprise – it has double edge lettering!
Estimate: $4,000 to $5,000
