Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1795. Overton-124, Rarity 5. 2 Leaves. PCGS graded AU-50. This scarcer die pairing is quickly identified by Star 15 being attached to the bust, and a point of the first star pierces the lowest curl. The variety is further confirmed by a die defect lump in the lower right reverse field. The surfaces are toned a light to medium gray with rose and sea-green accents deepening toward the rims. Numerous obverse adjustment marks are seen, mostly at the peripheries. A couple of shallow scratches and minor scrapes are also intermixed with the mint-made adjustment marks causing little concern. All details are well centered on the planchet, and most of the denticles show, except where interrupted by the adjustment marks, especially along the left obverse border. The design elements are quite well-impressed, with good remaining definition showing on Liberty's hair, and on the eagle's wing and neck feathers. The tops of the letters in AMERICA are weak, as are the eagle's breast and leg feathers. An exceptionally well preserved example of this scarce die pairing. Pop 24; 81 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 6052) .
Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000.