MBA's Busts
1808/7

Owner Comments:

Yes you see a PCGS holder in the pics. It has crossed as a 45. I basically thought it had a shot at a 50. All is well. This is one amazing coin. The gray toning is rich and well developed. The die cracks are easily seen. The details are very well defined by a great strike, with wear being minimal. I just love the die flow lines around the edges. No major marks to distract, and only a few lite hairlines. There are a couple of toned over pin scratches and possible a rim ding or two keeping this one to a '45. There is a fair amount of luster remaining in the devices giving this one an appearance of a 50 or 53. A definite keeper. From Bowers and Merena March 2007 Baltimore Auction.This coin makes one wonder about its past. The rich and thick M&M like oxidation shimmers in the light like a crispy candy coating. Long storage in an envelope? Perhaps. Such a wonderful strike for an early issue makes for a beautiful example of a much desired over date. One wonders where this coin has been, and where it will end up as the sands of time run on to eternity.