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1827 50C Square Base 2 XF45 NGC. O-127, R.5. This is t 1827[50C] Square Base 2 XF45 NGC.

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1827 50C Square Base 2 XF45 NGC. O-127, R.5. This is t 1827[50C] Square Base 2 XF45 NGC.
<B>1827<50C> Square Base 2 XF45 NGC.</B></I> O-127, R.5. This is the rare "ear bars" variety, with three prominent square bars immediately below Liberty's earlobe. Aiding the attribution is pale two of gule five that extends through azure three, i.e. the second vertical line in the fifth set of three extends upward through the third shield horizontal. A search of our permanent auction archives shows this is only the second time we have offered this Overton variety, and the first in such high condition. The present coin offers muted mint luster that complements light copper and gold toning. Examination with a loupe reveals numerous grade-consistent obverse abrasions, and severe obverse die erosion that merges the star points with the rims and removes most of the dentilation. The reverse die is much less eroded, and the overall strike is better than expected, with sharp detail on Liberty's hair. Tied with a large group of XF coins listed in Steve Herrman's AMBPR publication.<BR><I>Ex: Sheridan Downey (6/11/1986).</B></I> Envelope Included.