 1834 Br.I-3. Bass 2(b)/B(a). (R-6). Crosslet 4, Arrow to RI. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, with significant claims to a higher grade. This coin's exacting strike is enhanced royally by a uniform, finely frosted lustre of the greatest delicacy and beauty. A glass and careful scrutiny find a faint mark or two, one hairline on the cheek, none of which are a significant demerit or visual distraction. Here is a totally lustrous, totally desirable example of the final date of this Capped Head-No Motto type, combining outstanding beauty and significant rarity for magnificent effect. Despite a mintage of 50,141 pieces, the 1834 Capped Head Left issue is today very rare, as most specimens were melted due to the reduction of fineness/gold content marked by the change to the Classic Head type. Perhaps just a couple dozen exist in all grades of the Crosslet 4, spread among two die pairings, one of which is extremely rare.
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| Hammer Price: $150,000.00
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