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Scarce 1853/2 Eagle, AU55

1853/2 $10 AU55 NGC. FS-301, formerly FS-007. Discovered in 1960, this overdate was once considered rare. Through the years enough have been cherrypicked from dealers' inventories to qualify this issue as scarce today. However, it is a condition rarity in Mint State grades, and finding an attractive AU piece can be a challenge. The current coin affords bidders in this sale the opportunity to acquire a nice, original example with lustrous surfaces. Two marks by star 4 are the only distractions worthy of mention. Census: 40 in 55, 22 finer (5/09).
From The Kiawah Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# C82G, PCGS# 8611, GSID# 9443)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 16.72 grams
AGW: 0.48375oz
Mintage: 201,253


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
July, 2009
9th-13th Thursday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 275

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jul 10, 2009 for: $1,955.00
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