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1829. Small Letters. Overton-104, Rarity 5
.
NGC graded
VF-35
. Thick antique toning on both sides. A scarce variety.
Noted for its 1829/7 overdate, the 1829 issue includes a few
scarce varieties, of which this is one, and a single unique or
nearly so variety that is the O-120. O-104 has a large high 5 in
the denomination, whose stand is widely recut. C is also very
close to the end of the olive stem. There is a rough die lump in
the field under the eagle's head. Numerous fine die lines can be
found along the left side of the right wing tip as well. Another
die defect, in addition to the lump, occurs in the field near the
junction of the tail fethers and left wing.
Pop 1; 4 finer for
the variety, 1 in 45, 2 in 55, 1 in 61.
Estimated Value ................................................... $350 - 400
626
1829. Small Letters. Overton-111, Rarity 2
.
NGC graded
AU-55
. Even gray toning on both sides. Luster is present
around all devices.
Pop 1; 3 finer for the variety, 2 in 58, 1
in 64.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 350
627
1829. Small Letters. Overton-115, Rarity 1
.
NGC graded
AU-53
. Nicely toned with some mint luster remaining.
Pop 6;
18 finer, 7 in 55, 4 in 58, 4 in 61, 1 in 63, 2 in 64.
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 350
628
1829. Overton-109a, Rarity 4
.
PCGS graded VF-25
.
Mostly untoned. A scarce variety with a vertical die defect in the
olive branch. O-109a, a late-stage, includes a die crack along
the top of UNITED and another at the top of S OF AM. Tops of
all three instances of the letter A have them filled at top, pre-
sumably from a defective punch. (
PCGS # 39790
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 225
629
1829. Overton-114, Rarity 3
.
PCGS graded EF-45
. Nice
even toning. (
PCGS # 39799
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 225
630
1829. Overton-103, Rarity 1
.
PCGS graded EF-45.
CAC
Approved
. Nice shades of blue toning. (
PCGS # 6154
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $150 - 160
631
1829. Overton-105, Rarity 1
.
PCGS graded EF-40
. Light
grey toning. (
PCGS # 6154
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $130 - 140
632
1829. Overton-117, Rarity 2
.
PCGS graded EF-40
. Attrac-
tive dark antique toning on both sides. (
PCGS # 6154
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $130 - 140
633
1829, 9 over 7. Overton-102, Rarity 2
.
PCGS graded AU-
50
. Dark even old time toning mellows both sides. (
PCGS #
6155
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $300 - 325
634
1830 O-123 Rarity 1
.
NGC graded AU-58
. Bold strike with
even toning on both sides. Stars large and close to milling on
this variety. Outstanding star detail, hair curls and clasp finely
detailed, as is the eagle with its shield. An impressive coin for
the choice grade.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 550
635
1830 O-121 Rarity 3
.
NGC graded AU-58
. Lovely gold and
blue toning. Large 0 in date, Liberty's mouth is slightly open.
Letters in AMERICA are evenly spaced with none touching.
Estimated Value ................................................... $500 - 550
636
1830. Overton-103, Rarity 1
.
NGC graded AU-50
. Nice
even toning with some luster present.
Estimated Value ................................................... $275 - 300
