Lot 1365
1842 $5 Liberty. Large letters. PCGS graded MS-61. This is one of the finest known of the date, only a single coin has been graded higher (MS-63) by PCGS, and this coin is alone as MS-61. NGC hasn't graded any higher than AU-58. The surfaces are reflective, but the fields show numerous fine fritzies, or tiny handling marks which disturb the original surface. Near the devices, the reflective surface remains. There is some slight weakness on the lower right horizontal shield lines. Only 14,986 struck, and this is probably the second finest to survive of the entire mintage! An opportunity for the specialist to buy a true condition rarity.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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| Realized $8,050 |
