An important example from the 1974 sale of the Dr. Charles L. Ruby Collection, lot number 1817. In excellent shape, this coin is a loose example and has remained virtually untouched from the date of the sale. With original tag and label from the sale of the Ruby Collection, Part 1, February 11-13, 1974. This coin has been tooled/polished as noted in the original catalog description from the sale of the Ruby Collection.

From the estate and lifelong collection of William Garrett Hodges (1946-2014). Hodges was a Virginia-based dealer of fine arts, with specialization in prints and rare books, having collected for decades. He supplied and consulted various groups on antiquities throughout his career, including the White House, the Vice President's residence, the FBI, and multiple film and television series.