Other than the two 1870 Double Eagles (aka widgets) there was a tantalizing 1871 CC twenty graded AU 55 at one of the bourse tables...one of a half dozen at that top PCGS grade. A gorgeous coin at a great price I thought. Buy it I said!!...and all agreed. But, while reaching for my role of Franklins, out fell my loop from the wad. What the heck, I said...lets take a peak...and all agreed.
Surprisingly, close examination revealed a 1/3 inch long scratch on the middle right of the obverse. I was stunned. How could that be with such a lofty grade for all to see? Junk it I said.... and all agreed.
I spotted a golden glow flickering in the air above an adoring crowd across the room. The Drummer said "It must be a monster" so we elbowed our way in and found it to be an 1877 CC $20 in an MS 62 holder. Wow, said Maya, that's really fine, is it not? You betcha said the dealer, it's tied for the number one spot. With a cagey grin he divulged the price, but instead of her Visa, Maya just gave him a pout. A little while later I over heard Drummer screaming "sell everything" into his cell phone. Now can anyone tell me what that was all about?
Confused...Belayoff
C4OA Lifer!
