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Long Beach Signature Sale 3042 17-18 Sep 2015
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Republic gold "Fine Beard" Burgers Pond 1874 VF Details (Plugged) NGC, KM1.2, Fr-1, Hern-B1. A scarce example with darkened surfaces featuring the portrait of Thomas Burgers, the second president of the Republic. Despite being holed and plugged--a fairly common occurrence with these coins that were typically carried as pocket pieces or worn as jewelry--this present offering is still extremely collectible and highly sought-after. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $4000 in VF, $7500 in EF, $15500 in UNC, $40000 in BU.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD
Republic gold "Fine Beard" Burgers Pond 1874 VF Details (Plugged) NGC, KM1.2, Fr-1, Hern-B1. A scarce example with darkened surfaces featuring the portrait of Thomas Burgers, the second president of the Republic. Despite being holed and plugged--a fairly common occurrence with these coins that were typically carried as pocket pieces or worn as jewelry--this present offering is still extremely collectible and highly sought-after. Krause catalog price(s) for this item: $4000 in VF, $7500 in EF, $15500 in UNC, $40000 in BU.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD