The Coastal Collection
1818/7 Small 8

Owner Comments:

O.102, R2. CAC.

Here's a truly special CBH, ex-Dick Graham, ex-Tom Palmer. Not only is it a desirable overdate and the unique marriage of the "small 8". It is also an EDS and well struck to boot! The 1818 overdates were generally weak-to-good strikes. The small 8 was made from a new lowered-relief hub and generally appears weaker i the center. Yet this example is relatively strong in the center (curls and clasp are well defined) and comes from an early die. Note the complete dentils and well formed stars. Note too the absence of the filled upper loop of the second 8 which happened when a die chip broke off. The reverse is equally early and well defined. Top it all off with sunburst colors of orange and coral, and flashy blue rims with mark-free surfaces. Full, rolling luster on the reverse with just the slightest break on the obverse. A special piece indeed! (Thank you Dick Graham and Sheridan Downey!)