WOW! This is a phenomenal example of what could have been! Glassy and super clean mirrors also display incredible clarity. A few microscopic flecks are visible on the obverse-which just proves this coins originality. The color is a mint red with highlights of gold. All of the details are razor sharp in strike. This is an R-3, which means 75-100 pieces were minted. Compare this to a regular PR 1C from 1858: pop 16, CDN WHOLESALE BID/ASK $18,500.00/$20,500.00. This coin sells for only a fraction and check out its pops: PCGS 4, NGC 5. Prior auction records for the date: $4,313.00 1/08 Heritage. This piece offers incredible history plus an incredible value! Pattern
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Morphy Spring Coin Auction 3 Aces Collection
3:00 PM PT - May 6th, 2008
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Morphy Coin Auctions
2000 N. Reading Road
Denver PA 17517
Denver PA 17517


