Newp - a key date and a set hole filled.

TwoKopeiki

Have been looking for a problem-free example of this date/assayer combination for a few years now and ended-up winning this one on eBay tonight. Looks like a nice original XF40-45. Only 3 certified at PCGS with the highest one being a nice steely-looking AU50 in @OriginalDan 's set. Catalog value in XF is $600, with the current softness of the market I was able to get this one at less than half that.

The hunt continues for a nice 1813-HJ and a whole bunch of varieties...

Seller's pics:

ShadyDave

Nice! I like the look of it, congrats on the win!

TomB

That is a really attractive piece.

Abuelo

Great find!

Jackthecat1

Congratulations for the nice coin.

OriginalDan

Love it, great looking coin!

Justacommeman

@OriginalDan said:
Love it, great looking coin!

Dilly Dilly!

mark

TwoKopeiki

Thanks gents!

JCMhouston

Very nice addition.

Boosibri

Great feeling to add a tough coin. Congrats

PatAR

Congrats!

TwoKopeiki

Thank you @JCMhouston @Boosibri @PatAR

Great feeling to add a tough coin. Congrats

It's an awesome feeling! One can never have too many key dates.

mvs7

Nice look for a raw key date on eBay! Congrats.

RMW

One, maybe even TWO Attaboys might be in order here!

TwoKopeiki

Received it last night and this morning it's already on its way to our host. It was a dark crusty piece that lightened up slightly after an acetone bath, revealing a rich chocolate surface with even a slight trace of luster on the reverse. On a bad day it will go XF40, on a very good day - shot at an AU50.

The wait begins....

TwoKopeiki

Grade just popped - no surprises, good or bad, XF45

TwoKopeiki

asheland

Great find!

EVillageProwler

Very attractive! Congrats.

TwoKopeiki

Thank you, gentlemen.

mvs7

Very nice!