LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Sept Long Beach, CA Sig Currency #448  / 

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HB-145 EP-80 Scott-104 Reed-HO05 5¢ L.C. Hopkins

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:3,750.00 USD Estimated At:7,500.00 - 13,050.00 USD
HB-145 EP-80 Scott-104 Reed-HO05 5¢ L.C. Hopkins
<B>HB-145 EP-80 Scott-104 Reed-HO05 5¢ L.C. Hopkins & Co. Choice About New.<BR>Numerical grade: 90case.90stamp.75mica. = 255</B></I> An extremely rare piece, considered an R-8+, indicating five to seven known by Reed. The cataloger of the Stack's '04 sale, which also had a lovely example, stated, "Extremely rare: we suspect there are only about five of these known." We know of four: the two nice ones comprise this piece (ex-Spinks 3/85) and the Stack's Western Collection piece. The two others cannot compare for quality. This piece has a very nearly fully silvered case, including the front rim and tabs. The stamp is well centered and 100% fully bright. A few minor disturbances on the crystal-clear mica hold this from being the finest-quality piece in the sale.<BR><I>From The Frederick Mayer Collection</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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