 1822/1 O.102 (R-4). Brilliant Uncirculated. A satiny white coin that retains ample mint flash and attractive surfaces. There are some minor nicks visible with a magnifier, but the hairlines are minimal and not distracting. An average strike on the curls, stars and claws, some of which show typical softness. A small round but dull nick is located near the center of the left wing of the eagle close to the junction of his body, and a faint planchet streak is located just below the clasp in the drapery, two features that should hallmark this coin for future pedigree tracing. For the variety, this is certainly in the Condition Census and may in fact be the Finest Known. According to AMBPR there are five examples in various About Uncirculated grades with the best seen in many years listed as About Uncirculated-58. In addition a single Brilliant Uncirculated example is listed in the Parsley/Overton 1990 Census, which might be this coin. A considerable opportunity for the specialist and plated in its last auction appearance in 1973 when purchased by our consignor.
Ex Nate Smith Collection (Stack's, March 1973, lot 849).
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