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Gold: $3,394.03
Silver: $39.00
Platinum: $1,444.03
Palladium: $1,261.66
G/S: 87.02
Pt/G: 0.43
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Lot Title: 1840 (O) Without O Mintmark Reverse of 1838 WB-101 XF/cleaned
Lot Number: 735
Description: Wiley-Bugert-101. The variety is famous for pairing a normal 1840 obverse with a leftover 1839-O reverse die, used when New Orleans had its mintmark on the obverse rather than on the reverse. As a consequence, the 1840(O) has no mintmark to indicate the mint of origin. Die cracks through "M" and "A" in MERICA serve to confirm attribution of the only 1840 half-dollar with an 1838 type reverse. The surface has been thoroughly cleaned so as to create a nearly brilliant coin in direct opposition to XF details. The reverse displays no mentionable incursions otherwise, but a delicate pinscratch descends into the obverse right field while a couple of other relatively minor circulation marks accompany.
PCGS #: 6233
Estimate: $2,400-$2,800
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
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Hammered Price: $2,000
Price Realized: $2,360

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1840 (O) Without O Mintmark Reverse of 1838 WB-101 XF/cleaned
1840 (O) Without O Mintmark Reverse of 1838 WB-101 XF/cleaned
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