Lot # | 87 |
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Estimate | 17,500.00 - 20,000.00 USD |
Group - Category | Coins & Paper Money - Coins - US |
Lead | $3 1871 J-1167. PCGS PR66 RB CAC |
Description |
A glorious SUPERB GEM $3 gold die trial, struck in copper from the regular proof dies with a reeded edge. Rated as R-7+, with fewer than half a dozen known.This coin is freshly graded, off the market since Stack’s February 1977 Sale of the T. Henry Allen Collection, where this coin was sold as lot 1139, and described simply as: “1871 Three Dollars. J.1167. Regular dies trial piece. Copper. Reeded edge. Proof, considerable mint red. Wire edge. Concave reverse and convex obverse. A superb strike.”
Today, the deeply mirrored surfaces shine in the light, reflecting and refracting various shades of rose, red, magenta, pink, gold, and pale violet, the way oil shines on a puddle of water. The strike is superb, so strong in fact that the obverse appears to be convex. Every detail in Liberty’s headdress and flowing hair curls is sharply rendered, as are the details in the wreath. This is the second FINEST known of the Judd number, and well worthy of strong consideration, bested by a PR67 RB, which is in the incomparable Bob R. Simpson Collection.
PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. There are no comparable examples to come up for sale. The most J-1167 to sell was graded PCGS PR64 RB CAC realized $11,163 in the 2016 FUN Auction, a sale that was held when the stock market, precious metals, and oil prices were falling. The market for rare coins has improved a great deal since then, and we think there is a strong possibility that the Collector’s Universe price of $20,000 will be exceeded when this amazing GEM crosses the block. What an amazing opportunity for the advanced pattern specialist! PCGS # 71429
Cert. Number 82607999
PCGS # 71429
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Name | The Regency Auction XXI |
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Auctioneer | Legend Rare Coin Auctions, LLC |
Type | Live Webcast Auction |
Date(s) | 5/18/2017 |
Thursday, May 18th 6:30PM CT | Location: Fulton Street Salon III | |
Preview Date/Time | Lot Viewing: Tuesday, May 16th 3PM-6PM CST | Location: Vieux Carre Ballroom - By Appointment Wednesday, May 17th 9AM-6PM CST | Location: Vieux Carre Ballroom Thursday, May 18th 9AM-3PM CST | Location: Vieux Carre Ballroom |
Checkout Date/Time | Lot Pickup & Settlement: Friday, May 19th 9AM-11AM CST | Location: Vieux Carre Ballroom |
Location | Harrah's Hotel
Room: Fulton St. Salon III
228 Poydras St New Orleans, LA 70130 |
Buyer Premium | 17.50% Buyers Premium |
Description |
Harrah's Hotel
Room: Fulton St. Salon III
228 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Lot Viewing:
Tuesday, May 16th
3PM-6PM CST | Location: Vieux Carre Ballroom - By Appointment
Wednesday, May 17th
9AM-6PM CST | Location: Vieux Carre Ballroom
Thursday, May 18th
9AM-3PM CST | Location: Vieux Carre Ballroom
Lot Pickup & Settlement:
Friday, May 19th
9AM-11AM CST | Location: Vieux Carre Ballroom
New Orleans on location phone number: (732) 233-0719
Preliminary lot viewing available by appointment only.
Please call 732-935-1168 to schedule an appointment.
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Bid Amount | Bid Increment |
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0.00 - 199.00 | 10.00 USD |
199.01 - 999.00 | 25.00 USD |
999.01 - 1,999.00 | 50.00 USD |
1,999.01 - 4,999.00 | 100.00 USD |
4,999.01 - 9,999.00 | 250.00 USD |
9,999.01 - 19,999.00 | 500.00 USD |
19,999.01 - 39,999.00 | 1,000.00 USD |
39,999.01 - 99,999.00 | 2,500.00 USD |
99,999.01 - 199,999.00 | 5,000.00 USD |
199,999.01 - 399,999.00 | 10,000.00 USD |
399,999.01 - 999,999.00 | 25,000.00 USD |
999,999.01 - 1,999,999.00 | 50,000.00 USD |
1,999,999.01 - 9,999,999.99 | 100,000.00 USD |
Currency | USD |
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Buyer Premium | 17.50% Buyers Premium |
Payment Terms |
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