Lot 1821
1853/2. NGC graded AU-55. Frosty and untoned. The excellent photograph in Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of United States Coins has a blowup picture of the overdate. The bottom half of the diagonal of the underfigure "2" is seen within the opening of the 3. Also, some traces of an earlier 5 visible within the 5, but his is from a slightly different shaped 5, which Breen attributed to part of the 1852 logotype. A small raised lump beneath the R of LIBERTY is diagnostic of the 1853/2 variety. An example that is glowing lustrous and nicely preserved, albeit with some noticeable nicks on the face and in the left obverse field. No weakness is present within the hair on the obverse, however, thus rare in this condition, since most are weak in this area on the Type One double eagles. All stars full with complete central detail. What is most noticeable, and commendable, is the fact the surfaces have frosty pink-gold luster around the main devices and within those devices. This is a splendid AU55 example that will delight the most specialist collector. Pop 31; 45 finer (PCGS # 8909) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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