Lot Number 72

Rare early die state, without the ubiquitous obverse die breaks.  I recall Don Parsley’s frustration in the 1980s, as he sought an example to fill a gap in the Overton Collection.  (I finally found one for him.)  This beautifully toned example is a marvel: high rims, sharp dentils and devices, with excellent eye appeal, wholly unlike the typical product of these workhorse dies.  Plated on PCGS’ CoinFacts as the highest graded O.102 (tied with one other).  Link provenance shown on the label.  Dr. Link says he pried the coin loose from fellow BHNC member Dave Finkelstein back in June 2007.  A prize for the serious collector.  

Estimate: $2,200 to $3,000

Auction Ended

High Bid	Maximum Bid	Total Price
$3,300 Reserve met	$3,300	$3,630