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Colonials

1723 PENNY Rosa Americana Penny VF20 NGC. Large 3. No stop after date. Martin 2-E, W-1278, R.2. Although NGC has called this piece a halfpenny, its size clearly indicates that it is a penny. Lovely chocolate-brown patina embraces the lightly porous surfaces of this well defined example. There are no marks of any significance. Listed on page 41 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1723 2PENCE Rosa Americana Twopence MS63 Brown PCGS. Breen-92, Martin 3-D, W-1334, R.2. Stop after REX, no stop after 1723. This high grade olive-brown twopence is fully struck, and there are only a few minor marks or spots. A worthy acquisition in such quality. Listed on page 41 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 6 in 63 Brown, 1 finer (8/09).

1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing, DEI GRATIA MS63 Brown PCGS. Martin 2.1-Bc.1, R.5. The first G in GEORGIUS always has a small die break in the middle, and the E in HIBERNIA has the upper and lower serifs joined to the middle. There is also the usual die crack through the NIA in HIBERNIA that ends at the 1 in the date. These die flaws can typically identify this variety. Pleasing mahogany patina covers each side of the present piece, with a few patches of darker toning at the perimeter. The strike is sharp, and there are no marks visible to the unaided eye. A couple of slight blemishes are noted at the top of the reverse, but they do not affect the central design elements. Listed on page 42 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Martin 4.47-Gb.7, R.4. A sharply struck and virtually unabraded Gem. Generous amounts of orange-red fill the devices and legends, while the high points and open fields are olive-brown. Listed on page 43 of the 2010 Guide Book.

Undated Hibernia Farthing Pattern SP64 PCGS. Ex: Ford. Nelson-18, Martin 4.1-F.1, R.7. Bath metal. 90.5 grains. An extremely rare William Wood pattern struck circa 1724. The portrait of King George closely resembles Nelson-13, a 1724 halfpenny. The reverse design is reminiscent of the Hibernia issues, but no legends are present. The bath metal composition, however, suggests that the pattern may be more closely related to Wood's Rosa Americana series.
There are eight known examples of Nelson-18. These are detailed in Ford VII:96, although research indicates that the Heritage 8/2001:5028 and Stack's 3/1975:703 items are for the same piece, and a second piece also receives dual listing in the Ford VII catalog under Brand II:951 and Stack's 1/2001:48. We believe that the present Ford specimen is the finest known, superior in both color and sharpness to the Heritage 8/2001 piece. The strike is full, and a few minor peripheral spots do not distract. Mahogany-brown devices complement the lighter yellow-tan and golden-brown fields.
Ex: Fred Baldwin, 6/1967; John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VII (Stack's, 1/2005), lot 96; Denver Signature (Heritage, 8/2006), lot 5004.

1766 1/2P Pitt Halfpenny VF35 NGC. Betts-519, Breen-251, W-8350, R.3. Copper. The surfaces are mostly chestnut-brown, but there are a few areas of slightly darker porosity. A clearly defined example of this historically interesting token. Listed on page 48 of the 2010 Guide Book.
Accompanied by a certificate (with a photo of the obverse) signed by Walter Breen for the Colonial American Coin Club (First Coinvestors).

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. Newman 4-G, W-1460, R.3. An attractive medley of rose-red, orange, light brown, and lilac patina envelops both sides of this well-defined specimen. Flashy luster is unaffected by a few pin-sized abrasions. Listed on page 43 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1788 1C Massachusetts Cent, Period AU53 NGC. Ryder 1-D, W-6190, R.3. Light brown and tan patina covers both sides. The surfaces have no significant marks, but some porosity is noted in the fields, particularly toward the rims. The left letters are a touch soft, but other details are bold. A nice piece for a type collector, listed on page 57 of the 2010 Guide Book.
Accompanied by a certificate (with a photo of the obverse) signed by Walter Breen for the Colonial American Coin Club (First Coinvestors).

1785 COPPER Connecticut Copper, African Head VF35 PCGS. M. 4.1-F.4, R.1. Ex: Norweb. A luminous example of the popular subtype, chocolate-brown with typical striking weakness at the legends. Minor planchet flaws at the edges but otherwise smooth and pleasing. Listed on page 59 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1786 COPPER New Jersey Copper, No Coulter VF20 PCGS. Maris 12-I, W-4795, R.4. A desirable No Coulter (a vertical blade or wheel attached to the beam of a plow) New Jersey copper. This scarce variety is seldom seen finer than Very Fine. Bowers (2009) writes that only three Extremely Fine examples have been recorded. This pleasing medium-brown representative has several small abrasions and minor granularity on the obverse, but the reverse is remarkably smooth. The horse's neck and the shield are weakly struck, as usually seen, but other details show impressive definition. A superior example. Listed on page 65 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 2 in 20, 2 finer (7/09).

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Large Planchet, Plain Shield AU53 NGC. Maris 6-D, W-5050, R.2. This walnut-brown New Jersey copper is impressively devoid of abrasions, although small die breaks are present on both sides, most prominently at the base of the shield. Listed on page 66 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 3 in 53, 8 finer (8/09).

1783 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Small US AU50 NGC. Crosby 2-B, W-1865, R.2. Pleasing medium-brown patina drapes the surfaces of this crisply detailed specimen. Moderate granularity and die rust is visible on both sides, but there are no marks of individual significance. A nice example of this interesting Colonial issue.

Federal Contract Coinage

1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils, Pointed Rays MS63 Brown PCGS. Newman 8-X, W-6750, R.3. This variety is a bit scarcer than previously thought, but a significant number were present in the Bank of New York hoard. A dramatic die break over the center of MIND YOUR BUSINESS confirms the scarce late die state (Obverse E, Reverse C) of this variety. This crisply struck, golden-brown piece is essentially devoid of post-strike contact. A faint spot above the F in FUGIO and a few small planchet flaws on the upper reverse are barely noticeable. Listed on page 83 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1787 1C Fugio Cent, Club Rays, Rounded Ends AU53 NGC. Newman 3-D, R.3. This Club Rays, Rounded Ends obverse is distinguished by the O in YOUR appearing over the E in BUSINESS. On the reverse, the upper rings are doubled, and UNITED is left and STATES right. Soft tan patina has a reddish tinge. The design elements are for the most part well defined and nicely centered, though planchet flaws are evident, more so on the obverse. Nevertheless an attractive Fugio, listed on page 84 of the 2010 Guide Book.

Colonials

1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, No Wreath, Brass XF40 PCGS. Breen-1139, W-1730. Most Rhode Island ship tokens are copper, but the present piece is from the scarce brass alloy. It is primarily light olive-green with glimpses of salmon-pink here and there. Protected areas show the minor verdigris characteristic of the issue. Well defined for the grade. Listed on page 48 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1787 PIECE Immunis Columbia Piece, Eagle Reverse VF30 PCGS. CAC. Crosby Pl. VIII, 8, Breen-1137, W-5680, High R.4. An impressive walnut-brown example that lacks the scattered small abrasions usually encountered on circulated coppers. Well centered with a virtually complete date. This Immunis Columbia variety is believed by some to be a private pattern for a Federal coinage contract. Listed on page 53 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thin Planchet, Plain Edge AU55 PCGS. Breen-1021. The Thin Planchet pieces are scarce relative to the usual Thick Planchet variety. From early dies with no break from the clock corner. The reverse appears off center toward 7 o'clock due to a misaligned die. Steel-gray and medium brown with occasional minor granularity. Listed on page 70 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 3 in 55, 3 finer (8/09).

(1792-94) TOKEN Kentucky Token, LANCASTER Edge MS64 Brown NGC. Breen-1156, W-8810, R.5. The Kentucky tokens are usually seen with a plain edge, and the Lancaster edge examples are scarce. Charming mahogany-brown patina coats the lightly marked surfaces. Minor die spalling (chipping) is noted on each side, but the overall eye appeal is excellent. Census: 4 in 64 Brown, 1 finer (8/09).

1794 TOKEN Franklin Press Token MS64 Brown NGC. Plain edge. Breen-1165. A middle die state with a single break on the right side of the press. The obverse is a glossy medium-brown with traces of blue toning through the obverse lettering, while the reverse is more chocolate-brown. Lustrous throughout and sharply struck with smooth surfaces for the grade. Listed on page 72 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1795 1C Talbot Allum & Lee Cent MS65 Brown PCGS. Fuld-1, W-8620, R.1. This satiny, boldly struck Gem shows glimpses of fire-red along the borders, although steel-blue dominates the fields and the devices are medium brown. A few trivial field imperfections appear beneath ALLUM and near 5 o'clock on the obverse. Listed on page 72 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 7 in 65 Brown, 1 finer (8/09).

1783 1C Washington Unity States Cent MS61 Brown NGC. Baker-1, W-10130, R.1. Confusingly designated as a No Button, Draped Bust variety on the NGC holder, which incorrectly implies Baker-2B. This is a medium brown representative with attractive surfaces and the unavoidable peripheral roller marks. Listed on page 76 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 3 in 61 Brown, 7 finer (8/09).

1783 1C Washington Unity States Cent MS61 Brown PCGS. Baker-1, W-10130, R.1. A satiny chocolate-brown representative with characteristic peripheral roller marks and a few inconspicuous field abrasions beneath the shoulder. Breen notes in his Complete Encyclopedia that this variety is usually found in Fine to AU grades, but rarely any finer. Listed on page 76 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1791 1C Washington Small Eagle Cent AU55 NGC. Baker-16, W-10630, R.3. Charming mahogany patina envelops both sides of this well-detained Choice AU specimen. Several minuscule abrasions and blemishes are consistent with the grade. Listed on page 77 of the 2010 Guide Book.
Accompanied by a certificate (with a photo of the obverse) signed by Walter Breen for the Colonial American Coin Club (First Coinvestors).

1792 1C Washington/Hancock Pattern Cent, Lettered Edge--Damaged--NCS. XF Details. Baker-21, Breen-1229, Fuld-WA.1792.4a, W-10670. The WASHINGTON PRESIDENT obverse is combined with the reverse having 13 stars along the top border. The edge is lettered UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. This basic design exists with either a plain or a lettered edge. Both edge types are known in copper and silver, while the lettered edge pieces are also known in gold. A unique copper piece is also known from a second obverse die.
These 1792 pieces are related to other Washington pieces with a similar obverse die, including the Washington Born Virginia coins and the General of the American Armies pieces. They are thought to be patterns made in England in anticipation of a possible contract coinage for the United States. The dies are attributed to John Gregory Hancock, a talented English engraver, and production is attributed to Obediah Westwood of Birmingham.
There has been some disagreement regarding the number of pieces known today. The Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins, by Q. David Bowers and published in 2009, provides rarity ratings using the Universal Rarity Scale that Bowers published in his Silver Dollar Encyclopedia a number of years ago. In 1988 Walter Breen provided estimates of rarity in his Complete Encyclopedia, and in 1999 George Fuld and Russell Rulau gave estimates in the second edition of Medallic Portraits of Washington. The six varieties are recorded here with the published survival estimates:

--W-10660 Plain edge, copper. Bowers (unique), Fuld (6-7 known), Breen (6-7 known)
--W-10665 Plain edge, silver. Bowers (3-8 known), Fuld (3-4 known), Breen (4-5 known)
--W-10670 Lettered edge, copper. Bowers (5-8 known), Fuld (5-6 known), Breen (4-6 known)
--W-10675 Lettered edge, silver. Bowers (3-4 known), Fuld (4-5 known), Breen (5-6 known)
--W-10680 Lettered edge, gold. Bowers (unique), Fuld (unique), Breen (unique)
--W-10685 Variant die, lettered edge, copper. Bowers (unique), Fuld (unique), Breen (unique?)

If the plain edge copper piece is truly unique as Bowers records, then the lettered edge copper pieces become the only collectible examples in that metal, with approximately six known.
This nicely detailed example has smooth chestnut-brown surfaces that are free of porosity or corrosion. However, several scratches and scrapes occur on each side, including a number of rim imperfections. At the same time, it is more desirable than the Garrett-Roper coin that is well worn, or the Robison example that is holed and plugged. The finest known is the Norweb coin (Stack's, 11/2006), that sold for $253,000.
The prior provenance is unknown, but it is from an old-time numismatic holding and has been off the market for decades, and is a new specimen to the current numismatic generation. Despite its obvious imperfections, the present specimen of the Hancock Washington pattern is extremely important and highly desirable. We anticipate serious bidding competition when it crosses the auction block.

1795 1/2P Washington Grate Halfpenny, Large Buttons, Reeded Edge XF40 NGC. Reeded Edge, Baker-29A, W-10955, R.1. Although the NGC holder identifies this piece as Lettered Edge, it is actually the more common Reeded Edge variety. Attractive medium-brown patina covers both sides. A number of minor abrasions define the grade. The left side of the fireplace and most of WASHINGTON are weakly struck, but the rest of the details are clear.

1795 1/2P Washington Grate Halfpenny, Large Buttons, Reeded Edge MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Baker-29A, W-10955, R.1. Pleasing rose-red accents fill the protected areas, while the rest of the surfaces are medium-brown. Some evidence of die deterioration is seen (a few small "lumps"), but there are no marks of any significance. The strike is crisp, save for some softness on the left side of the fireplace on the reverse. Listed on page 79 of the 2010 Guide Book.
Accompanied by a certificate (with a photo of the obverse) signed by Walter Breen for the Colonial American Coin Club (First Coinvestors).

Undated PENNY Washington Liberty & Security Penny MS62 Brown NGC. Plain Rims, Baker-30, W-11050, R.2. A sharply struck. chocolate-brown Washington piece with glimpses of aquamarine within design recesses. Smooth and glossy overall with a wispy mark on the jaw and one thin line on the reverse near 7:30 that was likely on the flan prior to the strike. Listed on page 80 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1781 Libertas Americana Medal in Bronzed Copper, Betts-615, MS62 Brown PCGS. Not housed in a PCGS holder, but a PCGS holder insert and photo-certificate are included with the lot. This example is readily distinguished by the tiny bright spot visible on the cat's hip. An appealing and minimally abraded example of this now-legendary medallic issue with generally deep brown patina. The Libertas Americana has gained great fame, not only for its association with the American Revolution and Benjamin Franklin in particular, but also for how strongly the portraits on the earliest copper and silver coins of the United States show the influence of the medal's obverse.

Half Cents

1793 1/2 C Good 4 PCGS. C-2, B-2, R.3. The 1793 half cent is a single-year type, struck during the initial year of operations of the fledgling U.S. Mint. Most survivors are corroded and well worn, but the present piece has a bold date, and each letter in LIBERTY is readable if examined beneath a lens. Medium to deep brown with a hint of surface granularity. Encased in an old green label holder. MRB AG3.(Registry values: P8)

1793 1/2 C VG8 PCGS. C-2, B-2, R.3. This first-year half cent has fully readable legends, and the types are clear. Moderately granular, and the obverse rim has hints of aqua and powder-blue toning. A mint-made obverse edge flaw appears at 3:30, and a thin mark on the reverse at 10 o'clock. A single-year type. MRB Good 5.(Registry values: P8)

1793 1/2 C AU53 PCGS. C-3, B-3, R.3. The 7 in the date is small, and the fraction is crowded between the ribbons on the reverse. A magnificently detailed chocolate-brown representative of this single-year type, struck during the first year of operations at the Philadelphia Mint. The Liberty Cap design is undoubtedly based upon the influential Libertas Americana medal, which features a bust of Liberty facing left. Although Liberty Cap half cents were struck through 1797 and cents of that type were produced through 1796, Liberty faces right on all of those dates except for the 1793 half cent.
There is no hint of verdigris on this example, and the surfaces are smooth. A few thin marks are noted above the date, on the neck, below OF, and near the H in HALF. The strike is bold, save for a touch of softness on the hair. MRB 30.(Registry values: P8)

1795 1/2 C Plain Edge, Punctuated Date VG10 PCGS. C-4, B-4, R.3. Manley Die State 2.0 with central detail absent, as seen on most examples of Cohen-4 regardless of grade. The peripheral legends are bold. Generally golden-brown with deep gray toning on the upper obverse. Unabraded save for moderate marks near 11 o'clock on the reverse. MRB Good 5. Population: 3 in 10, 18 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P6)

1796 1/2 C With Pole Good 4 PCGS. C-2, B-2, High R.4. The more common of the two 1796 half cent variants, though still very scarce in an absolute sense and bordering on rare. The year's strikingly low mintage for half cents--just 1,390 pieces--has made it celebrated among collectors of the denomination. This well-worn example has deep brown surfaces with a touch of cinnamon. Both sides show general striking weakness, as sometimes found, and modest porosity is present at the margins, yet the eye appeal of this piece is strong. For the grade, a noteworthy survivor. MRB Fair 2. Population: 8 in 4, 25 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P9)

1800 1/2 C AU58 NGC. C-1, B-1, R.1. Manley Die State 4. A well-preserved chocolate-brown piece that has just a hint of highpoint friction. The smooth surfaces have a few faint hairlines and other insignificant distractions. This piece is important for its technical quality and first year of issue design, but also for slightly doubling on the obverse. Liberty's neck, lower lip, and chin are doubled, as are the letters in LIBERTY and the lower edge of the hair ribbon. MRB AU50.(Registry values: P5)

1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems Fine 15 PCGS. C-3, B-3, R.4. Manley Die State 2.0 with an obvious bulge on the right obverse field. Cohen-3 is notoriously difficult to procure nice. Manley states "the finest known [is]reported as Extremely Fine." This medium brown example has moderate verdigris on the reverse, while the obverse is only mildly granular. Minimally abraded despite its service in circulation. MRB VG8. Population: 5 in 15, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P5)

1807 1/2 C AU50 PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.1. Manley Die State 3.0. Generous amounts of golden-brown luster bathe the fields near the design, although the device highpoints exhibit moderate wear. A pleasing and problem-free example of this collectible Draped Bust date. MRB XF40.(Registry values: P5)

1808/7 1/2 C VF25 PCGS. C-2, B-2, R.3. Manley Die State 1.0. A nicely detailed medium brown example. A thin diagonal mark above the ear and another between 6 o'clock and 10:30 are all that merit mention. MRB Fine 15. Population: 8 in 25, 14 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P5)

1850 1/2 C MS63 Brown PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.2. This date is elusive in higher grades, the toughest business strike issue of the type. A splendid chocolate-brown half cent with fully prooflike fields and an exacting strike. Contact is negligible, and the eye appeal is exceptional. MRB AU55.(Registry values: P3)

1853 1/2 C MS65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.1. Rich violet undertones add color to the chocolate-brown surfaces of this elegant example. Beautifully detailed in the centers, if slightly soft close to the rims.(Registry values: P1)

1855 1/2 C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.1. Strongly struck and attractive. Far more Red than Brown, particularly on the reverse, though the obverse has considerable violet color mixed in. MRB MS60.(Registry values: P1)

Proof Classic Head Half Cents

1831 1/2 C PR50 PCGS. C-1, B-1, Low R.6. The 1831 Original half cents provide numismatists with some controversy. Past descriptions have noted the existence of both business strikes and proofs. However, today there is some debate about the true status of these coins. PCGS considers all 1831 half cents to be proofs, as do many dealers and collectors. Others continue to suggest that both striking formats exist. Regardless of how they are described, less than 30 examples are known in all grades, including nine or ten that grade PR60 or better, and 18 to 20 circulated examples such as the present piece. Walter Breen and Roger Cohen believed that business strikes exist, based mostly on the reported 2,200 coin mintage. Earlier numismatists, such as Ebenezer Gilbert felt the variety is a proof-only issue. More recently, Ron Manley agrees with Gilbert, and suggests that the reported 2,200 coin mintage was actually the initial delivery of 1832 half cents.
We are unaware of any accurate, up-to-date census records for this variety. Walter Breen recorded 21 business strikes and nine proofs in his 1983 Half Cent Encyclopedia. The prior provenance of this example remains hidden, although it may be one of those listed in the Breen Encyclopedia that are unlocated after decades in hiding.
This glossy light brown example has some splashes of darker brown toning, along with traces of pale green patina. The surfaces are moderately abraded, consistent with the grade of a coin that spent a short time in circulation. There is no evidence of proof surface on either side, and the strike is average. It is those two factors that suggest to us the possibility that this coin was a business strike rather than a proof. MRB PR45.(Registry values: P6)

Large Cents

1793 Chain 1C AMERICA--Corroded--NCS. VF Details. S-3, B-4, Low R.3. The date and LIBERTY are closely spaced with no periods, and AMERICA is spelled out on the reverse. This is the most available Chain cent and a frequent choice for type collections. Lovely medium-brown patina covers both sides. Moderate corrosion is visible throughout, but it minimally affects the design definition. There is just a touch of softness on the reverse borders. MRB VG8.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

1793 Chain 1C Periods VG8 PCGS. S-4, R.3. Although not identified as such by PCGS, this is the With Periods variety, a popularly collected subtype of the Chain design. This charming example has gray-brown surfaces that display only a few faded pinscratches. The reverse is a bit weaker in overall appearance and has a minor edge imperfection at the upper right.
MRB Good 5.
Ex: Steve Glenn Collection, Part Two (Heritage, 5/2006), lot 123, which realized $8,625.(Registry values: P5)

1793 1C Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars VG8 NGC. S-6, B-7, R.3. A light brown early copper type coin that boasts bold legends and pleasing sharpness on Liberty's profile. A small planchet void on the cheek (as made) and a pair of minor rim nicks beneath the date are of little import. The obverse field is slightly swollen near 9 o'clock, characteristic of Sheldon-6. MRB VG8.(Registry values: N1793)

1793 1C Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars VF25 PCGS. S-10, B-10, R.4. A very scarce variety marked by a thin-leaf obverse with the center leaf tilting slightly right. Rich chocolate-brown color overall with a few peripheral patches of slightly deeper toning. This midrange example offers considerable eye appeal and should get a second look from interested collectors. MRB Fine 12.(Registry values: N2998)

1793 1C Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars VF30 PCGS. S-11a, B-16a, High R.4. The Vine and Bars edge, one of the most distinctive edge patterns ever to appear on a U.S. coin, paired with an obverse with the leaves above the date leaning far right. This moderately worn example has glossy teak-brown surfaces that lighten to caramel-tan at the high points. Weakly struck on the denomination, but minimally abraded and pleasing. MRB Fine 15.(Registry values: N2998)

1793 1C Liberty Cap--Scratched--NCS. VG Details. S-13, B-20, Low R.4. The L in LIBERTY almost touches the beaded dentils, and there is a triple leaf at OF on the reverse. Only 11,056 pieces were struck, which makes the 1793 Liberty Cap cents even scarcer than their Flowing Hair predecessors. Charming chocolate-brown patina coats the surfaces, with a few darker spots on the obverse. All details are still visible, but faint. A few thin scratches bisect the obverse, which account for the modifier from NCS. MRB AG3.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1794 1C Head of 1794 Fine 12 PCGS. S-65, B-51, R.1. This golden-brown early copper type coin has a few softly brought up letters in the peripheral legends, but there are no indications of verdigris. A couple of faint pinscratches are noted on the field beneath the chin. Housed in a green label holder. MRB VG8.(Registry values: P1)

1794 1C Head of 1795 VF30 PCGS. S-70, B-62, R.2. Die State II, prominently from rim to forehead but without the clash marks of later states. This midrange piece has deep chocolate-brown color with touches of peripheral olive. Light to moderate abrasions overall with a few shallow pinscratches noted to the right of the word LIBERTY. Housed in a green label holder. MRB Fine 15.(Registry values: N1793)

1795 1C Plain Edge--Clip--VF20 ANACS. S-76b, B-4b, R.1. A straight edge clip (as made) is noted between 2:30 and 3:30. A well detailed light brown example with moderate gray verdigris and a slender diagonal lamination near the Liberty pole. The reverse has a small edge nick at 1 o'clock, but marks are otherwise surprisingly few. MRB VG8.(Registry values: N991)

1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1794--Corroded--NCS. XF Details. S-108, B-12, R.4. A subtly luminous, moderately corroded example with faint detail but little of it lost to wear. A shallow scrape is noted in the left obverse field. MRB VG7.(Registry values: P1)

1798 1C Second Hair Style--Environmental Damage--NCS. AU Details. S-187, B-40, R.1. This medium brown example has a wealth of detail, and appears quite pleasing to the unaided eye. Strong magnification reveals minute porosity most evident near the E in UNITED. Nonetheless, a desirable representative of this conditionally rare date. MRB VF30.(Registry values: P1)

1799/8 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. S-188, B-2, R.4. Most of the date is bold, although the base of the 799 is faint. This key date cent has a slightly glossy obverse, and the reverse is minutely granular. A few small marks are distributed, and there is a rough area on the hair southwest of the ear. MRB Good 5.(Registry values: P6)

1799 1C --Damaged--ICG. Fair 2 Details. S-189, B-3, R.2. Heavily worn, particularly on the reverse, but with enough details to identify by date and variety. Numerous rim bumps and a handful of center scratches contribute to the Damaged designation. MRB Basel State 1.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1799 1C VF25 PCGS. S-189, B-3, R.2. This pleasing piece has excellent detail and attractive color, incorporating tan, olive, and dark brown on both sides. There is faint surface roughness that is only visible with a glass, and obviously was of no concern to PCGS. A few other blemishes are noted, but all of the imperfections are consistent with a middle grade circulated large cent of the late 1790s. Of course, specialists and novice collectors alike understand the importance of this key date issue. It is one of the big three large cent dates along with 1793 and 1804. Those are the dates that every collector must acquire to have a date cent of the denomination. MRB Fine 12.(Registry values: N7079)

1800 1C AU50 PCGS. S-212, B-20, R.3. The 0 in the date has die lumps similar to the S-197 "Q" variety, but there is no tornado-shaped die break between the IB in LIBERTY. Luster glimmers from the hair, wreath, and legends of this green-gold and medium brown example. A few inconspicuous marks are on the lower right obverse field. Encased in a green label holder. MRB VF30. Population: 4 in 50, 12 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1801 1C 1/000 VF20 PCGS. S-223, B-17, R.1. 1801 must have been a training year at the First Philadelphia Mint, given the number of reverse dies made with blundered fractions. This lavender-brown representative shows considerable hair definition. Close examination locates distributed obverse pinpoint marks and an unimportant rim ding at 5 o'clock on the reverse. MRB Fine 12.(Registry values: P1)

1802 1C XF40 ANACS. S-239, B-17, R.3. The dramatic, diagnostic die crack appears from the edge at 3 o'clock to the R, and the fourth crack from the nose to the field; the area between them is raised. The other distinguishing diagnostic clash marks on the lower reverse are also visible. This coin has nice, nonporous surfaces, with minimal contact marks and a normal amount of wear for the grade. MRB VF30.(Registry values: N991)

1802 1C No Stems XF45 PCGS. S-241, B-20, R.1. Although the famous "Three Errors" variety is the reverse shared by S-218 and S-219, S-241 equally deserves the nickname. The stems are absent, there are two fraction bars, and the second S in STATES is widely repunched. The letter M from AMERICA is clashed into the obverse at 4 o'clock. A medium brown cent with luster in Liberty's hair and vein detail on the leaves near the E in ONE. MRB VF25. Population: 5 in 45, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

1804 1C PCGS Genuine. S-266a, B-1, R.2. An early die state without obverse or reverse rim breaks. The PCGS number ending in .98 suggests Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion the coin has the details of a VF example with old reddish corrosion mostly confined to the obverse. MRB VG10.

1804 1C --Obverse Planchet Flaw--NCS. AG Details. S-266c, B-1, R.2. The only variety. This specimen has the two usual rim breaks. A small lamination to the left of the L in LIBERTY explains the modifier from NCS. The upper left of the reverse lacks definition, but the rest of the details are clear. MRB AG3.(Registry values: N491)

1804 1C --Corroded--NCS. VG Details. S-266b, B-1, R.2. The only variety. Although Sheldon made no differentiation, subvarieties a, b, and c refer to collectible die state designations. S-266a is from perfect dies, S-266b--the rarest collectible state--has an obverse rim break, and S-266c has both obverse and reverse rim breaks. Deep brown patina fills the fields, which exhibit moderate corrosion. The devices are lighter-colored, and Liberty has a number of light scratches across the bust. MRB Good 5.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1804 1C Restrike MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. This privately produced piece combines two original U.S. Mint large cent dies that were never used together inside the Mint. The obverse was originally used for 1803 S-261 and the reverse was originally used for 1820 N-12. This gorgeous Premium Gem has fully lustrous light brown surfaces with traces of pale blue toning. MRB MS60+. Population: 7 in 66 Brown, 0 finer (8/09).

1805 1C XF45 PCGS. S-267, B-1, R.1. An early stage of Breen Die State II, showing faint clash marks at the throat and ribbon. The smooth, medium walnut-brown surfaces are choice on this well detailed, eye-pleasing Draped Bust large cent. One faint thin mark above CENT, and a minor reverse edge nick at 5 o'clock. MRB VF30. Population: 11 in 45, 38 finer (8/09).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 207, which realized $1,610.(Registry values: N991)

1820 1C Large Date MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. N-13, R.1. With its mix of vibrant blue-violet and reddish-orange colors, this is almost assuredly a Randall Hoard example. Well-defined in the centers but softly struck on the stars, which have the variety's signature cracks running through them. Housed in a green label holder. MRB MS64.(Registry values: N1793)

Miscellaneous

1822 N-14 1C --Damaged, Corroded--NCS. VG Details. N-14, Low R.7. A stopper in a complete variety collection of middle date large cents. N-14 is identified by the position of the leaf tip below the left base of the F in OF, entirely left of the upright. This example has peripheral areas of lavender verdigris and distributed small pits. A scratch affects ONE and accounts for the "Damaged" designation.
Just nine examples of 1822 N-14 are known today. Wes Rasmussen is credited with discovery of the variety. He purchased the first example unattributed at the 1983 FUN convention, and it remains the finest known example with a grade of Fine 12. The coin traded hands a few times until Rasmussen reacquired it in 1996, and it recently appeared in our January 2005 sale of his collection. The other known examples all grade from AG to VG. MRB AG3.
Heritage is pleased to offer this 1822 N-14 cent through the mutual agreement of its co-consignors.

Large Cents

1834 1C Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters MS64 Brown NGC. N-1, R.1. Grellman Die State b, with a die crack connecting the A's of AMERICA the long way around. Well-defined in the centers with rich olive-brown and tan color. MRB MS60.(Registry values: P1)

1839 1C Silly Head MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. N-4, R.1. The ever-popular Silly Head variant, offered here as a brightly lustrous Select coin with a mix of mahogany and copper-orange color. Two vertical toning streaks pass through the wreath on the reverse. MRB MS63.(Registry values: N991)

1839 1C Booby Head MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. N-13, R.2. Grellman Die State b, with a die crack reaching to the rim above the O in OF. Both sides show ample reddish-orange, though there is also considerable violet-brown present, particularly on the reverse. Excellent surface quality with a strong central strike, though the stars are slightly soft. MRB MS63.(Registry values: N1793)

1849 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-11, R.1. Grellman Die State a. Although designated as Brown, glimpses of mint red outline numerous protected areas. The fields and devices are predominantly medium brown. An unblemished and attractive Gem, boldly impressed save for the star centers. MRB MS60.(Registry values: N1793)

1850 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. N-13, R.4. Grellman Die State b. his is the usual die state for the variety, with the dash between 1 and 8 still visible, and with die cracks and sinking on the reverse. This is quite likely the finest of the variety, or very nearly so. Lustrous surfaces with blue and violet toning over frosty orange mint color. Perhaps 25% original red on the obverse and 50 to 60% on the reverse. MRB MS63.
Ex: Lester Merkin (3/29/1969), lot 696; Jules Reiver Collection (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 20433, which realized $1,495.(Registry values: N1793)

1850 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. N-7, R.2. Grellman Die State b. Slightly faded mint red is substantial, although the centers are partly medium brown. An unabraded and pleasing Premium Gem with a sharply struck portrait and softly brought-up stars. Certified in a former generation holder. MRB MS63.(Registry values: N1793)

1851 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-39, R.3. Grellman Die State b, a late state with thinned numerals in the date and the customary bar over star 3 missing. Generally violet-brown, though some glimpses of pumpkin-orange remain on each side. MRB MS63.(Registry values: N1793)

1853 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. N-25, R.1. Grellman Die State b. Fairly close to full Red, but the cheek and left obverse field have mellowed to steel-gray. Unabraded and lustrous with an occasional small spot. MRB MS64.(Registry values: N1793)

1853 1C MS65 Red NGC. N-25, R.1. Grellman Die State b. The copper-peach and orange surfaces of this Red Gem show varying levels of duskiness but never slide into Brown territory. A few minor carbon spots are present in the fields, but each side is minimally marked. A great example of this famous hoard variety. MRB MS65.(Registry values: N2998)

1854 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. N-8, R.1. A few tiny die lumps below the O in OF are visible even on late die state examples of this variety. Splendid red accents fill the protected areas, particularly on the obverse, while the rest of the surfaces are medium-brown. Several minuscule spots define the grade, but the strike is razor-sharp. MRB MS63. PCGS has certified just two Red and Brown examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1855 1C Upright 5s MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. N-4, R.1. This variety is easily identified by the two die "lumps" near Liberty's jawline. Medium-brown patina in the centers is surrounded by delightful rose-red along the perimeter. Traces of lilac in the fields enhance the aesthetic appeal. Several stars have weak centrils, as often seen, but the rest of the details are bold. MRB MS64. PCGS has certified just two Red and Brown examples finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1855 1C Upright 5s MS65 Red NGC. N-4, R.1. Grellman Die State a. N-4, R.1. A pair of die lumps on Liberty's jaw, left of the ear, are diagnostic, as is a line down to left inside bottom of N in CENT and another inside top of that N. Uncracked reverse. The strike is exacting on the portrait, although some stars have central softness. Generally orange-gold, with slight mellowing on the neck, the jaw, and the reverse margin at 7 o'clock. Essentially unabraded, and revealing just a few light carbon flecks. Certified in a former generation holder. MRB MS63. Census: 2 in 65 Red for the issue, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Large Cents

1831 1C PR64 Brown NGC. Medium Letters. N-3, R.6 as a proof. Olive-gold patina, sometimes tending toward the former and sometimes the latter, dominates the eye appeal of this Choice proof large cent. Between the central striking detail and the reflective nature of the fields, this is a no-questions proof, despite the striking softness visible at the obverse stars. There are several die diagnostics, including a leaning second 1 in the date and prominent recutting on the E in CENT. Excellent quality and eye appeal with only a few minor hairlines scattered in the fields. MRB PR60.(Registry values: P3)

Flying Eagle Cents

1857 1C MS65 NGC. A delightful mix of hazel and lighter tan patina covers both sides of this carefully preserved piece. The strike is razor-sharp, and there are only a couple of nearly microscopic marks. A few minuscule carbon spots define the grade. The 1857 is virtually impossible to locate above Gem. NGC reports only 11 examples in MS66, with none finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1858 1C Large Letters MS65 PCGS. High Leaves, Closed E in ONE. Unabraded, lustrous, and nearly carbon-free with consistent golden-brown surfaces. A good strike save for the back of the tail and opposite on the upper right portion of the wreath. Certified in an older green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)

1858 1C Small Letters MS64 NGC. CAC. Low Leaves Reverse, Closed E in ONE. Dazzling luster and a precise strike combine with unabraded surfaces to provide exemplary eye appeal. One small fleck at the obverse center. The date is broadly strike doubled.(Registry values: N1793)

1858/7 1C MS64 PCGS. FS-301, formerly FS-006. Snow-1. A near-Gem representative of this ever-popular overdate, which has received recognition in the Guide Book. The variety has multiple diagnostics besides the fragment of the 7 above and to the right of the second 8 in the date; a raised dot also appears above the first 8, and the tip of the eagle's wing is "broken" by die polishing. In addition, the right upper wreath on the reverse is weak. This example has bright luster and charming color with considerable apricot and pale orange. Marks are few, even by Choice standards. Population: 24 in 64, 5 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

Proof Flying Eagle Cents

1856 1C PR64 PCGS. CAC. Snow-9. The usual proof variety, attributed by the short die scratch in the lower left ribbon end and the die crack at 11:30 on the reverse. Apricot-gold and olive with the occasional nearly microscopic fleck. Fully defined, as only a proof can be. Unabraded save for a trio of small marks below the AM in AMERICA. The fields are moderately reflective, as usually seen on 1856 cents. The Mint was obviously struggling with quality control in the early years of producing nickel alloy coinage and had difficulty maintaining a reflective surface in the fields. This struggle continued, and in fact, was aggravated several years later when the Shield nickel series was introduced. All in all, a pleasing, upper-grade example of this prototype Flying Eagle cent. Encapsulated in a green label holder.
Ex: Palm Beach Signature (Heritage, 3/2005), lot 5076, which realized $16,100.(Registry values: N4719)

1857 1C PR65 NGC. Snow PR-2. Attribution of the three known proof varieties of 1857 Flying Eagle cents can be difficult. The easiest diagnostics for the Snow PR-2 variety are short die lines that connect the right ribbon to the border, and a long, heavy die line that extends up to the left from the upper tip of the left ribbon end. This same reverse die appeared in later die states on 1856 Snow-2 Flying Eagle cents, proving that those coins were restrikes produced in 1857 or later.
This wonderful Gem has light golden-tan surfaces, with pale violet and blue accents at the center of the reverse. The boldly struck details show moderate contrast against the fully mirrored fields. A few scattered imperfections are mostly Mint-made and of no concern. The 2010 Guide Book estimates only 485 proofs were struck. Census: 5 in 65, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N7079)

Indian Cents

1860 1C Pointed Bust MS65 NGC. Not specifically identified as such, but easily verified through visual inspection. Attractive copper-gold shadings prevail on each side, though occasional dabs of deeper mahogany grace areas near the margins or in the fields. Excellent detail with all four diamonds on the ribbon clearly outlined. A remarkable Gem example of this challenging variant.(Registry values: P4)

1860 1C Pointed Bust MS65 PCGS. Bright honey-gold surfaces are imbued with splashes of light tan and orange. A strong strike imparts complete definition to the design features, and the impeccably preserved surfaces are devoid of significant abrasions or spots. Population: 27 in 65, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4)

1861 1C MS65 PCGS. Splendid reddish-tan patina covers both sides of this lustrous Gem. A couple of nearly microscopic marks and carbon spots keep this piece from being flawless. An appealing representative.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1861 1C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Pale copper-pink, orange, and tan elements mingle on this lovely Superb Gem, among the finest imaginable copper-nickel Indian cents. Both sides are remarkably detailed, even on the diamonds of the hair ribbon, and the luster is wonderful. PCGS has graded only one finer example (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS65 NGC. Splashes of medium red accent the tan surfaces of this powerfully impressed Gem. The obverse has just a few flecks, but both sides appear virtually devoid of any marks. NGC has certified just 16 examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS65 PCGS. Taking a cue from the Civil War tokens that frequented 1863 commerce, the Indian cent alloy changed from copper-nickel to bronze in 1864. This sun-gold Gem is nicely struck and lacks visible contact.(Registry values: N1793)

1867/67 1C MS64 Red NGC. FS-301, formerly FS-008. Snow-1b. The obverse shows the prominently repunched date that has landed it an honored place in lists of popular Indian cent varieties, while the reverse shows the die line that defines the 1b subvariant. Pale copper-gold surfaces show occasional peach and dusky orange elements. A great example of a variety rarely found with fully Red surfaces.
Eagle Eye Photo Seal.(Registry values: P7)

1869 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Variegated red-orange and light brown patina coats the lustrous surfaces. The strike is nearly full. A couple of minuscule carbon spots barely affect the great eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)

1871 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Bold N in ONE. This razor-sharp Choice semikey cent has sweeping luster and appears devoid of marks or spots. Predominantly orange-gold with delicate apple-green and violet-red tints.(Registry values: N1793)

1871 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Bold N. Eye-catching red and medium-brown intermingle on the surfaces of this well-preserved Gem. A few tiny fly specks blend well with the attractive patina. Both sides show hints of clash marks. Population: 54 in 65 Red and Brown, 0 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1872 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Bold N. Heavy woodgrain toning envelops the surfaces of this coin, leaving considerable amounts of red visible. A vertical lamination is noted directly to the right of the denomination, but post-strike surface contact is minimal and consistent with the grade. Strike weakness is visible on the upper right side of the shield. A desirable semikey cent. Population: 69 in 65 Red and Brown, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1872 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Bold N. Attractive rose patina surrounds the mahogany centers, which show occasional wafts of orange-red. This carefully preserved Gem has no marks visible to the unaided eye and just a small carbon spot in the middle of the reverse. The strike is bold, and the eye appeal is excellent. PCGS has certified only five Red and Brown examples finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1873 1C Closed 3, FS-102, Snow-2, XF45 PCGS. A doubled die obverse variety with a spread evident on the ERTY in LIBERTY. This is not the variety listed in the Guide Book, which is FS-101, Snow-1. A chocolate-brown Choice XF cent that has a tick on the cheek and blushes of deeper russet toning near the shield and on the reverse border at 7 o'clock.

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1873 1C Closed 3 MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. A more difficult issue to locate than its Open 3 counterpart. The population of the 1873 Closed 3 cent drops off markedly at the present level. Sharply struck on the obverse; the reverse shows slight softness of definition. Well preserved and free of surface blemishes. Population: 22 in 65 Red and Brown, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

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1873 1C Closed 3 MS63 Red PCGS. Orange-gold lustrous surfaces display wisps of lavender and sky-blue, more prevalent on the reverse. Well struck, except for weakness in the upper shield and in the right wreath. Devoid of mentionable marks or spots.(Registry values: N1793)

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1873 1C Doubled LIBERTY, Closed 3 MS61 Brown NGC. Snow-1. FS-101, formerly FS-009. This Guide Book variety is a perennial collector favorite, thanks to the prominent doubling on the letters in LIBERTY as well as other features of the portrait. Though NGC has characterized this coin as "Brown," considerable muted orange remains on each side. An attractive example for the grade.(Registry values: P10)

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1877 1C VG10 PCGS. Lovely chocolate-brown patina enhances the minimally marked surfaces of this famous key date. The Indian's headdress is softly defined, including LIBERTY, and the N in ONE has the diagnostic weakness.(Registry values: N991)

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1877 1C VG10 NGC. Deep chocolate-brown overall with a few flecks of lighter color and minor reverse carbon. Most letters of LIBERTY are at least partly visible, with only the B completely obscured by wear.(Registry values: N991)

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1877 1C Fine 15 NGC. An evenly worn and minimally marked example of the key to the Indian Head cent series. Lovely chocolate-brown patina covers both sides, with a few light tan spots on the obverse and minor detritus in the recesses of the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)

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1877 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. Medium-brown patina fills the fields, while the devices have a brighter color. A number of tiny abrasions and several carbon spots are seen on each side. Light verdigris is visible around the denomination. The low-mintage 1877 is one of the most popular issues among collectors.(Registry values: N1793)

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1877 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. Pockets of orange mix with the chocolate-brown patina that covers most of the surfaces. No prominent marks appear on either side. Although cleaned, this is still a nice example of the key Indian Head cent.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

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1877 1C XF45 PCGS. Shallow N in ONE, diagnostic of business strikes for this low mintage series key. A moderately circulated representative with olive toning and ample peach-tinged luster. LIBERTY is bold, although the feathertips and OF AMERICA lack a complete strike. Smooth save for a few minor abrasions on the upper obverse.(Registry values: N1793)

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1877 1C XF45 PCGS. Shallow N in ONE. A chocolate-brown Choice XF key date Indian cent that reveals hints of olive and ocean-blue when rotated beneath a light. Two of the diamonds are bold, and the shoulder curl and ribbon exhibit only moderate wear.(Registry values: N1793)

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1877 1C AU53 PCGS. Despite a mintage close to 1 million pieces (852,500), the number of surviving 1877 cents is unusually low (Richard Snow, 2009). Medium brown patina bathes both sides of this AU53 example, and sharp definition is apparent on the design elements, including all letters in LIBERTY. The upper diamond is typically crisp, and the others display at least partial detail. A few light circulation marks are unworthy of individual mention. This is a great coin for a high-grade Indian cent collection.(Registry values: N1793)

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1877 1C AU58 NGC. Shallow N in ONE, indicative of a business strike. This chocolate-brown near-Mint key date cent has one concealed thin mark beneath the jaw, but the surfaces are otherwise refreshingly unabraded. The feathertips and middle diamond show minor wear, but both sides shimmer with luster.(Registry values: N1793)

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1877 1C --Corroded--NCS. Unc. Details. Shallow N in ONE, characteristic of business strikes. An unworn key date cent with moderate peripheral incompleteness of strike. There is no indication of surface granularity, but the color is mottled tan and dark brown.(Registry values: N2998)

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1894 1C MS66 Red PCGS. The Indian cent is still considered a common type coin, even 100 years after the last ones were struck. Of course that is the case with coins from the 1880s through 1909 in circulated grades. However, in mint condition and especially with intact, full red luster these coins are anything but common. This is a splendid example that has slightly lighter color in the center of the obverse. We see no carbon spotting on either side nor are there any obvious abrasions. Population: 23 in 66 Red, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

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1895 1C MS66 Red NGC.CAC. Ex: Maine Roll. Sublime copper-orange "fire" dominates the eye appeal of this impressive Premium Gem. Each side is boldly executed save for minor softness on the tips of the feathers in the headdress.(Registry values: N1793)

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1895 1C MS67 Red NGC. Ex: Maine Roll. The Maine Roll coins are some of the most outstanding examples of this later 19th century Indian cent issue, and this fiery copper-orange Superb Gem is among the best of the lot. The strike is exquisite, and the carefully preserved surfaces are free of distractions. Tied for numerically finest Red example known to NGC or PCGS (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

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1905 1C MS67 Red NGC. Lemon-gold dominates this highly lustrous Superb Gem. Blushes of cherry-red and apple-green are also present. Crisply struck, and essentially immaculate besides a solitary minute fleck beneath the seventh feather tip. Encapsulated in a prior generation holder. Census: 4 in 67 Red, 0 finer (7/09).
Ex: Summer FUN Signature (Heritage, 6/2008), lot 181, which realized $4,025.(Registry values: N2998)

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1908-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. The copper-orange and tan on this near-Gem has scarcely faded. Well struck with a minor woodgrain pattern emerging on the obverse. A great example of this first S-mint cent.(Registry values: N1793)

118

1909 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Sharply struck overall, including excellent definition on the four diamonds, though the feather tips show trifling softness. Vibrant luster radiates from copper-gold surfaces. A few minute marks are noted on the portrait. PCGS has graded just four finer Red examples (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

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1909 1C MS67 Red NGC. Vibrant copper-gold luster adorns both sides, each of which is impeccably preserved. The design elements are notable for their bold definition, save for the usual softness in the feather tips; all four diamonds are crisp. A marvelous survivor from this popular final-year issue. Census: 2 in 67 Red, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

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1909-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. The 1909-S was struck during the final year of the Indian Head cent series and its relatively low mintage of 309,000 coins makes it one of the scarcest issues in the series. Red-orange and mahogany-brown patina drapes the surfaces of this well-struck near-Gem. A few tiny copper spots are barely worthy of note. Housed in an early NGC holder.(Registry values: N1793)

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1909-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. The lowest-mintage small cent, discounting patterns such as the 1856. Nonetheless, the 1909-S Indian cent was immediately overshadowed by the 1909-S VDB, which had an interesting story of verboten initials. Lustrous, unabraded, and sharply struck, with consistent gold-tan color that approaches full Red. Minute toning flecks are visible beneath a loupe.(Registry values: N1793)

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1909-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This splendid Gem is awash in pumpkin-orange luster. Only the feathertips lack a complete strike, and the infrequent pinpoint carbon is difficult to find. Marks are virtually absent. An important example of this desired low mintage branch mint issue. Encapsulated in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Indian Cents

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1862 1C PR65 Cameo NGC. A lovely light blue tint enhances the mostly orange-gold surfaces of this razor-sharp Gem. Careful inspection with a loupe reveals several tiny flyspecks. The highly reflective fields contrast sharply against the frosted devices. Census: 20 in 65 Cameo, 24 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

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1866 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Pale lemon-gold and deep blood-orange colors dominate the eye appeal of this sharp Gem, though the orange also has a degree of tan mixed in, which induced the Red and Brown designation. Still, a thoroughly appealing coin with deep obverse mirrors.(Registry values: N1793)

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1867 1C PR64 Red NGC. Wafts of lilac accent the mostly red-orange patina that covers the surfaces. Powerfully reflective fields highlight the razor-sharp details. Housed in an early NGC holder. Census: 11 in 64 Red, 15 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

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1869 1C PR66 Red NGC. In contrast to this issue's comparatively small proof mintage of 600 coins, production surged to a four-figure level the following year. This crisply struck, carefully preserved example offers bold, bright orange surfaces with a hint of olive and rose on each side. Census: 5 in 66 Red, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

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1869 1C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. An exquisitely struck Gem with honey-gold and deep champagne-rose hues. Strong contrast distinguishes the devices from the reflective fields. A pair of toning spots on the obverse do not negate the eye appeal. A scarcer proof issue in all grades, the 1869 is difficult to find in Gem proof with Red color and a Cameo designation. Population: 7 in 65 Red Cameo, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4)

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1870 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. The design elements are crisply struck, with intense reflectivity noted in the fields and mild mint frost on the devices. A lovely cameo effect is created on both sides. Well preserved from harmful contact, with scattered carbon specks that prevent an even higher grade assessment. Census: 1 in 64 Red Cameo, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

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1873 1C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. All proof 1873 Indian cents have a Closed 3 in the date. Pleasing yellow-orange patina in the margins gives way to wafts of rose-red in the centers. Several minuscule flecks do not distract from the impressive reflectivity. Population: 27 in 65 Red, 3 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

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1874 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Snow-1. The diagonal bar of the 4 in the date extends past the crossbar, diagnostic for proofs. A well struck and nicely preserved Gem with predominant orange-gold color.(Registry values: N1793)

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1875 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. The lemon-gold and copper-orange surfaces of this proof Indian cent are clearly more "Red" than "Brown," though a few specks of tan are noted on the reverse. Both sides have flashy mirrors, and the portrait shows a degree of frostiness.(Registry values: N1793)

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1875 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. A appealing woodgrain effect dominates the eye appeal, with speckled purple-violet and red-gold patina across both sides. Crisply struck with watery reflectivity in the fields and impressive surface preservation. Several tiny die lines and die lumps (as struck) appear just beneath Liberty's earlobe. Population: 7 in 66 Red and Brown, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

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1878 1C PR66 Red NGC. Lovely red-orange patina covers both sides of this lustrous Premium Gem. The strike is sharp, and there are only a couple of nearly microscopic fly specks. Census: 5 in 66 Red, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

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1878 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. Impressive red and orange patina covers both sides of this eye-catching Premium Gem. Deeply mirrored fields show sharp cameo contrast against the frosty devices. The strike is full, and the surfaces appear devoid of any marks to the unaided eye. The few carbon spots are all minor. This attractive specimen is one of just 2,350 proofs struck. Census: 1 in 66 Red Cameo, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P2)

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1880 1C PR67 Red Cameo NGC. Proof Indian Head cents are difficult to locate in all color designations with cameo contrast. Indeed, Richard Snow (2009) says: "Such pieces are highly sought after and usually get good premiums over non-cameo examples." The current fully Red Gem offering possesses a mostly orange-gold obverse yielding to a reddish-gold reverse. This sharply struck piece reveals just a few minute, inoffensive carbon flecks. Census: 1 in 67 Red Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

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1883 1C PR66 Red PCGS. A fiery and beautiful Premium Gem specimen with bold copper-gold and reddish-orange color dominating the eye appeal. Both sides are carefully preserved, and the design elements are sharp. All things considered, this coin has eye appeal suggestive of an even finer designation. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 5 in 66 Red, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

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1884 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Exceptionally well struck with varying shades of golden-brown, light green, and crimson toning on remarkably well-preserved surfaces. Top-notch eye appeal. Population: 41 in 66 Red and Brown, 15 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

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1885 1C PR68 Red and Brown PCGS. A spectacular, deeply mirrored proof. The surfaces are as technically perfect today as they were in 1885. The only difference between then and now is the presence of slight mellowing on the mostly copper-golden and magenta surfaces. Housed in an early PCGS holder with a green insert. Richard Snow (2009) writes that this high-mintage proof date has "not survived the decades very well." Population: 2 in 68 Red and Brown, none finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

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1895 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Ex: Heathgate. Fully struck with seamless orange-gold surfaces. A single lintmark (as made) is noted beneath the E in CENT. Per its Goldberg auction appearance, the present coin at one time came with an Eagle Eye Photo Seal, although there is no longer any such designation. Population: 14 in 66 Red, 4 finer (8/09).
Ex: Heathgate Collection of Indian Head Cents (Ira & Larry Goldberg, 2/2001), lot 1142, which realized $2,760.(Registry values: N1793)

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1897 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Delicate lilac toning accents the centers, while the periphery is filled with lovely red-orange color. Several minuscule fly specks preclude an even higher grade. Population: 12 in 65 Red, 12 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

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1904 1C PR65 Red Cameo NGC. Vibrant orange-gold color dominates both sides of this gorgeous Gem, each of which is splashed with cobalt-blue, yellow-green, and purple. A decisive strike imparts strong definition to the design elements. Devoid of mentionable marks or spots. Census: 3 in 65 Red Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

142

1906 1C PR66 Red PCGS. CAC. The surfaces display deep cherry-red coloration, with the obverse center slightly lighter orange-red. The fields are deeply mirrored, and there are no distracting marks on either side. A wonderful, high-end coin for the collector who needs this essential 20th century type. Population: 12 in 66 Red, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

143

1908 1C PR65 Red NGC. This flashy Gem exhibits gorgeous pink-red, yellow-gold, and lime hues. Liberty's cheek has a dash of gunmetal-blue. Sharply struck and impeccably preserved. Housed in a prior generation holder. Census: 21 in 65 Red, 13 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

144

1909 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Fire-red and gold glints grace the obverse, while the reverse shows an equally pleasing combination of olive, gold, and ruby hues. An intricately struck and satiny Premium Gem that has just a handful of pinpoint carbon flecks.(Registry values: N1793)

Lincoln Cents

145

Victor David Brenner Autograph Note on Business Card. A business card from Victor David Brenner, creator of the Lincoln cent, light soiling overall, otherwise Fine condition with corners having above-average sharpness. On the back is a handwritten and initialed note from Mr. Brenner: "Please accept this / as a momento [sic] of / the pleasant eve / I spent with you. / With best greeting, / V. D B." Close and initials weakly inked and lightly smudged, rest of note dark and clearly lined (if not particularly legible). Neither the addressee nor the memento is identified, but the lot includes a 1909 VDB cent, as plausible a suggestion as any for the latter; this piece is unworn with unusually sharp features, though neither the texture nor the absolute crispness of a matte proof. Color is largely olive-brown with hints of muted orange.

146

1909 1C VDB Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Red PCGS. FS-1101, formerly FS-012. Portions of LIBERTY and the date are nicely die doubled. The other listed DDO variety, FS-1102, is less impressive. A fire-red Premium Gem with an exemplary strike and virtually no indication of contact. Thorough perusal beneath a glass eventually encounters a few pinpoint flecks. Population: 7 in 66 Red, 1 finer (8/09).

147

1909-S VDB 1C VF20 ANACS. Intermingled orange and brown patina creates a woodgrain appearance on the surfaces of this lightly marked piece. A well-defined midrange representative of this desirable key date.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

148

1909-S VDB 1C VF30 PCGS. Dusty medium-brown patina coats the surfaces of this popular key date. The details are clearly defined, and there are no noteworthy marks. A nice example for the budget-minded collector.(Registry values: N1)

149

1909-S VDB 1C XF40 NGC. Such is the popularity of the 1909-S VDB that no matter how many examples appear on the market, all are promptly purchased by collectors and key date hoarders. An olive-brown representative with pleasing detail. Smooth save for a single thin vertical mark near the B in LIBERTY.(Registry values: N991)

150

1909-S VDB 1C XF40 ANACS. Dusty orange-brown patina covers both sides of this splendid key date. The obverse exhibits slight die erosion at the rims that has caused the L in LIBERTY to be barely visible. The rest of the details, however, are boldly defined, and there are no noteworthy marks.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

151

1909-S VDB 1C XF45 NGC. Light gold and rose overtones visit the otherwise medium-brown surfaces of this Choice XF example. Modestly marked with great eye appeal, an excellent capstone for the lightly circulated Lincoln cent collection.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

152

1909-S VDB 1C AU53 ANACS. Wafts of tan accent the medium-brown patina that envelops both sides. A few grade-consistent marks do not distract. The 1909-S VDB is one of the most famous issues in all of American numismatics.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

153

1909-S VDB 1C AU55 PCGS. A lovely chocolate-brown example of this famous Lincoln cent key with only trifling wear. This great collector coin would make an excellent capstone to an otherwise Mint State set.(Registry values: N991)

154

1909-S VDB 1C AU58 PCGS. This decisively struck key date cent has substantial luster and deep russet and olive toning. The obverse is lighter in color although a tan streak is noted behind Lincoln's head.(Registry values: N991)

155

1909-S VDB 1C AU58 NGC. Only a touch of wear is present on this beautiful near-Mint 1909-S VDB cent. Deep brown surfaces show iridescent undertones featuring dusky orange, rose, and violet.(Registry values: N991)

156

1909-S VDB 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. Light golden-brown and tan color overall with subtle glimmers of muted orange visible on the reverse. A well-defined and pleasing example of this famous Lincoln cent key.(Registry values: N991)

157

1909-S VDB 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Orange luster illuminates design recesses, while the high points and open fields are gunmetal-gray. An original near-Gem with fully brought-up initials. Smooth save for a pair of trivial ticks near the E in CENT. Perhaps the most famous issue in numismatics, coveted by every intermediate cent collector.(Registry values: N1793)

158

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Both sides appear mostly rose-red, with only occasional hints of light brown patina. Several tiny carbon spots and handling marks are nearly imperceptible without magnification. A razor-sharp and lustrous example of this classic key date cent. PCGS has certified only 28 Red and Brown examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

159

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. The strike is precise, including the all-important VDB initials. Although relatively close to a full Red designation, the straw-gold color has mellowed over time. Completely devoid of marks, and the distributed carbon is never more than minute. Certified in an old green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)

160

1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. A thoroughly lustrous key date Premium Gem that boasts unabraded, carbon-free surfaces. Wheat-gold and orange with glimpses of yellow. The strike is precise aside from the VDB initials, which are nonetheless distinct. Certified in a prior generation holder. NGC has graded only 22 Red and Brown examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

161

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A lovely yellow-gold Gem that has an occasional hint of lime. Booming luster and undisturbed surfaces confirm the lofty third party assessment. The VDB initials are fully struck, as is the remainder of the design. A splendid representative of this all-time collector favorite.(Registry values: N1793)

162

1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This peach-gold Gem is barely mellowed by the passage of a century. Lustrous and devoid of marks. Carbon is virtually absent. Sharply struck save for slight softness on the VDB initials. A perpetually popular low mintage issue from the beginning of the long-lived series.(Registry values: N1793)

163

1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. The 1909-S VDB is not only every young U.S. coin collector's dream, it is the first rare coin that most U.S. collectors knew of--a wonderful, unattainable prize that calls to mind images of simpler times and blue Whitman Lincoln cent folders. How many of us feverishly searched through penny rolls for that elusive find? And is there any Lincoln cent collector who does not remember that impossibly low mintage figure of 484,000 coins?
Now that the boys and girls have grown into men and women, some can actually afford to buy a nice example, since the odds of finding one in circulation, in any grade, are somewhat less than the odds of getting hit by lightning by standing in one spot in a thunderstorm with a metal umbrella.
The present piece, in Premium Gem Red condition and with the CAC sticker, is just about the finest obtainable. PCGS has certified only nine pieces as MS67 Red (8/09), and even if all of those are separate coins (a dubious proposition), they are most likely in quite strong hands.
This piece has splendid, distraction-free surfaces, with bright golden-yellow coloration on both sides. The strike is bold, as is usually the case, even on the designer's initials VDB that are sometimes weak. For pedigree purposes we note a single small dark fleck on the middle of C in CENT, but this piece offers up both tremendous eye appeal and a healthy helping of nostalgia in equal measure.(Registry values: N2998)

164

1911 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Sharply struck aside from the AM in AMERICA, with sweeping luster, lovely orange-red color, and virtually undisturbed surfaces. A toning fleck is noted beneath the second U in UNUM. Encased in a first generation PCGS holder. Population: 84 in 66 Red, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

165

1911-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A major condition rarity among Lincoln cents, the 1911-D was the first Lincoln coined at the Denver Mint. This piece has fully brilliant red mint luster. The surfaces are exceptional for the grade, void of significant marks or spots. The mintmark is a trifle weak, but all other details are bold. Population: 17 in 66 Red, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

166

1912-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. This is an important opportunity for the advanced collector to acquire a Red Gem representative of its immensely challenging issue. This example is especially desirable for its strong strike. Only a few tiny flecks preclude an even higher designation. PCGS has graded nine finer Red pieces (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

167

1912-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. David Lange, in his The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents, offers considerable praise for this issue: "1912-D is a semi-key date coin. It is moderately scarce in all grades, and even worn specimens will find a buyer when problem-free. ... Low-end Mint State coins are usually available, while choice and gem examples having original, fully red or even red/brown color are scarce and always in demand." With its bright tangerine luster and uncommonly bold detail, this Red Premium Gem has winning eye appeal in every respect. PCGS has graded nine coins as MS66 Red with no Red coins finer (8/09), but the discerning Lincoln cent collector will realize that not all of those coins are equal.(Registry values: N2998)

168

1913 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A magnificent pumpkin-gold early Lincoln cent that has a particularly pleasing obverse. The reverse near 5 o'clock has a whisper of carbon. Population: 60 in 66 Red, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

169

1914 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. The orange-gold reverse appears full Red, and the obverse comes close to full Red despite its deeper peach shades. Lustrous, sharply struck, and mark-free with only a few pinpoint flecks on the reverse.(Registry values: N991)

170

1914-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Reddish-tan patination runs over both sides of this near-Gem cent which displays splashes of bluish-green on the obverse. The design elements are well struck except for some minor weakness on the lower right wheat stalk. Devoid of mentionable carbon spots. Gems are difficult to locate. Census: 83 in 64 Red and Brown, 45 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

171

1914-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Red and mahogany patina blends nicely over the surfaces of this desirable key date. The reverse is particularly attractive with only hints of brown. Several tiny carbon spots and abrasions keep this piece from Gem. Shimmering satiny luster complements the boldly impressed design elements.(Registry values: N2998)

172

1914-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. The 1914-D is an important key date in the Lincoln cent series, especially with fully Red surfaces. Both sides of this near-Gem display soft orange-gold luster. An above-average strike leaves strong definition on the design features, including Lincoln's hair and the rims, areas that are often weak. A few light carbon flecks--present on nearly all Mint State survivors unless they were dipped or cyanided (David Bowers, 2008, p. 146)--preclude Gem classification. Extremely difficult to locate any finer.(Registry values: N4719)

173

1914-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. The 1914-D is a Lincoln cent rarity that needs no introduction among numismatists. Produced to the extent of only 1.193 million pieces, this issue was not saved from circulation in significant numbers until albums and folders became popular in the 1930s. This near-Gem is awash in full, medium red luster. The crisply impressed features show no outwardly distracting abrasions, but some scattered carbon flecks seem to preclude an MS65 rating. An attractive coin, nonetheless, and one that should have little difficulty finding its way into a high quality Lincoln cent collection.(Registry values: N4719)

174

1914-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. This decisively struck key date cent has consistent brick-red luster and is impressively free from abrasions. Minor flyspecks preclude a higher grade. The 1914-D is among the most challenging issues to locate in any condition, and most survivors are in well circulated grades.(Registry values: N4719)

175

1914-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. An impressive Choice key date cent with fire-red luster, an unabraded appearance, and only two minute gray obverse flecks. The 1914-D is much rarer in full Red than the 1909-S VDB or 1931-S, the only two business strike issues with a lower mintage.(Registry values: N4719)

176

1915-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Rich copper-orange and olive-tan elements mingle on this lustrous San Francisco cent. Both sides have considerable "life" to them, and there are no singularly distracting flaws.(Registry values: N991)

177

1916 1C MS67 Red PCGS. This orange-red cent retains all of its initial color despite the passage of more than 90 years. The strike is needle-sharp, and imperfections are nearly unobservable. Tied for the finest ever certified by PCGS or NGC. Population: 34 in 67 Red, 0 finer (9/08).
Ex: Professor Wayne Newman Palmer Collection, Part Two (Heritage, 9/2004), lot 5451, which realized $5,175.(Registry values: N991)

178

1917-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. Light copper-gold color with occasional mint and orange variations. A bright Gem with strong definition and eye appeal. Like many of its fellows, the 1917-S is a readily available cent in lesser grades, but in Mint State with fully Red surfaces, this is far from true. Census: 2 in 65 Red, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

179

1918 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. Orange-gold luster endows this Premium Gem cent and a precise strike leaves sharp detail on the design elements. Devoid of significant contacts or spots. Population: 84 in 66 Red, 9 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

180

1918-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. Both sides show strong copper-orange color, with the central reverse having the greatest vibrancy. Boldly struck with a tiny fleck noted below LIBERTY. PCGS has graded 35 finer Red representatives (7/09).(Registry values: N991)

181

1918-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. Ample copper-orange fire adds impressive eye appeal to this Red near-Gem. Well-defined and minimally marked, though a small carbon spot is noted at the S in TRUST.(Registry values: N991)

182

1918-S 1C MS66 Brown NGC. Dramatic blue, violet, and green iridescence consumes each side of this tantalizing Premium Gem. Well-defined for the issue and carefully preserved, a feast for the eyes.(Registry values: N4719)

183

1919-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Ex: Jack Lee. The 1919-S cent saw a dramatic spike in production compared to West Coast cent issues of previous years, though paradoxically that did not translate into large numbers of Gem survivors. Coins with fully Red surfaces are particularly elusive, and at the MS65 level, such pieces are condition rarities. This attractive example offers smooth fields and generally well-defined devices. Varying degrees of copper-orange and peach coloration graces each side, with deeper shadings concentrated at the right reverse margin. Highly attractive and important. Population: 21 in 65 Red, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

184

1921-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Whispers of reddish-tan patina rest on the copper-gold lustrous surfaces of this Gem S-mint representative. A well directed strike brings out sharper detail than ordinarily seen, save for minor softness in some lines of the right wheat stalk. A few minute marks and flecks on the lower reverse do not disturb. Housed in a prior generation holder. Census: 33 in 65 Red and Brown, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

185

1921-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. This honey-gold Gem has good luster. The strike is bold except for slight bluntness near the M in AMERICA. Minor carbon on the right obverse field is characteristic of the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

186

1922-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. Shades of coppery-pink and yellow-gold adorn the lustrous surfaces of this attractive Premium Gem and a well executed strike leaves bold definition on the design elements, including the mintmark. Only some lines in the right-most wheat stalk reveal minor softness. Devoid of mentionable marks or spots. Population: 10 in 66 Red, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

187

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse VF20 PCGS. FS-401, formerly FS-013.2. Die Pair 2. Delightful medium brown patina covers both sides of this piece, which shows the usual weak definition on the obverse. A couple of marks in the wheat stalks barely merit mention. This pleasing midrange example is sure to interest the many collectors of this popular series.
Ex: V. Michael Collection, Part I (Heritage, 9/2003), lot 5669.(Registry values: P2)

188

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse VF30 PCGS. FS-401, formerly FS-013.2. Die Pair 2. This olive-brown key date cent has pleasing definition on the wheat ears. The fields and devices exhibit only inconsequential contact.(Registry values: P2)

189

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse VF30 PCGS. FS-401, formerly FS-013.2. Die Pair 2. Highly appealing for the midlevel grade assigned. While the walnut-brown obverse shows the weakness that is typical for the variety, the reverse is characteristically sharp.(Registry values: P2)

190

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse VF35 PCGS. FS-401, formerly FS-013.2. Die Pair 2. Smooth and delightful chocolate-brown surfaces cement the eye appeal of this Choice VF survivor. Even with light to moderate wear, the reverse wheat ears remain bold.(Registry values: P2)

191

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse--Scratched--ANACS. AU50 Details. FS-401, formerly FS-013.2. Die Pair 2. Both sides of this blue-accented chocolate-brown piece show a few scattered digs, but the scratch that accounts for the details grade follows the fold of Lincoln's coat and so is not readily apparent at first glance.(Registry values: P2)

192

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse AU55 NGC. FS-401, formerly FS-013.2. Die Pair 2. Generally golden-brown, although the reverse field has a whisper of olive toning. Satin luster shimmers from the designs, and both sides are surprisingly devoid of abrasions. As always for examples of this key date, the reverse appears sharper, since IN GOD WE and Lincoln's hair had reduced definition on the obverse die.(Registry values: P2)

193

1925-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. CAC. The obverse of this Gem is pale lemon-gold with scattered orange elements, while the reverse takes on a deeper level of the latter color. Strongly struck for this challenging Roaring Twenties issue with few marks and minimal carbon. NGC has graded only one finer Red representative (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

194

1925-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Collectors of Registry Set Lincolns are mostly keen, sharp-eyed, and deep-pocketed, making "men's (and women's) toys" from a series that most of us tried--and failed--to complete inexpensively from circulation coins, popping them into blue Whitman folders when we were young.
In the highest Registry Set or Mint State levels, some of the various Lincoln cent issues turn the normal relationships between them on their heads.
For example, that ever-elusive 1909-S VDB: It was an immense prize, the rarest and among the most expensive coins in a circulated set. But in MS65 or MS66 Red, while still costly, it is far less expensive (per the PCGS online Price Guide, to which we refer throughout) than the 1914-D, the 1914-S, the 1915-S, or the 1917-S. (We do not mention the 1916-S, because PCGS has never certified an MS66 Red and therefore provides no price.) The 1918-S in MS65 Red costs four times the price of a Gem Red 1909-S VDB.
In the 1920s, some of the mintmarked issues provide even more stark differences. A Gem Red 1921-S costs twice what a Gem Red S VDB goes for. A Gem Red 1922-D (if you can find one) is about half of an S VDB in 65 Red--a bargain, in our opinion--but a 1923-S in MS65 Red will cost three times as much. And of course, the storied 1926-S in MS65 Red, the only one so certified at PCGS, has become a legendary rarity, a coin that we have handled twice.
The 1924-D and 1924-S are a similar story, and so are the 1925-D and 1925-S. Only with the 1927-D (but not the 1927-S) and later mintmarked issues do the comparisons and prices start to become more favorable.
The present Premium Gem Red 1925-D cent is one of just two so certified at PCGS, and needless to say, there are none finer, either technically or aesthetically. This fully brilliant Premium Gem has gorgeous orange mint luster, with bold design details for an issue that is a notorious strike rarity. In fact, the design definition is sharper on this example than on any other we have handled. The surfaces are frosty and pristine, entirely void of marks or spots. The coloration is a brilliant sunset-orange.
Registry Set collectors note: Of the top five PCGS sets, this coin would upgrade all three of the Current Finest Lincoln Cent Basic Sets, Circulation Strikes that display their inventory (PCGS has an option where you can display your set and ranking, but not its components). Two of those sets contain a 1925-D in MS64 Red; the third has an MS65 Red. Population: 2 in 66 Red, 0 finer (9/09).(Registry values: N2998)

195

1926 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Sharply struck with a beautifully pristine appearance and full orange-gold color highlighted by intense, satiny mint luster. Expertly preserved and nearly immaculate, save for an unobtrusive graze on the lower reverse. Population: 57 in 67 Red, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N491)

196

1926-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Both sides have generally pale copper-orange color, though the right reverse rim shows slightly deeper elements. Boldly impressed on the central devices with minimal carbon. This D-mint issue is challenging any finer; PCGS has graded only two such Red representatives (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

197

1926-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Attractive red-orange and light brown patina envelops the surfaces, with the occasional hint of lilac around the borders. Flashy luster complements the boldly struck details. A couple of nearly microscopic abrasions preclude a Gem designation. PCGS has graded only 12 Red and Brown examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

198

1928-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Pale copper-gold color with a hint of pink dominates the eye appeal of this well struck Gem. Minimally marked with a small planchet flaw sandwiched between the left wheat ear and the rim. PCGS has graded just 11 finer Red examples (7/09).(Registry values: N991)

199

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. A well-defined example of this popular error. The medium-brown surfaces have a somewhat unnatural lilac and blue tint, but there are no marks worthy of specific mention.(Registry values: N1)

200

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse AU55 NGC. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. A modestly worn example of this iconic doubled die, largely violet-brown with glimpses of muted copper-orange at the margins and a small spot at the upper right reverse. Smooth surfaces are particularly pleasing.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

201

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse AU58 PCGS. CAC. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. Chocolate-brown surfaces show occasional violet-rose overtones. The doubling is bold on this piece, which is just a touch of rub away from a Mint State designation.(Registry values: N991)

202

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse AU58 NGC. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. The remarkable 1955 Doubled Die Obverse cent helped to establish error collecting as an important part of numismatics. Charming mahogany patina covers both sides of this lightly abraded piece. The doubling is easily seen even from a distance.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

203

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse AU58 NGC. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. A lovely example of this highly desirable error. Flashy luster radiates beneath the medium-brown patina. A small mark in the field above the date is barely worthy of mention.(Registry values: N991)

204

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse AU58 PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. Both sides of this near-Mint State example display a pleasing gloss finish and attractive medium brown patina imbued with hints of violet-blue. Nicely detailed and remarkably clean.(Registry values: N991)

205

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS61 Brown NGC. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. Deep chocolate-brown surfaces show distinct blue overtones. A captivating and bold example of this popular doubled die, one that shows far fewer overt abrasions than the grade might suggest.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

206

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS62 Brown PCGS. CAC. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. Chocolate-brown with glimpses of faded rose in design recesses, save for distributed minute gray obverse freckles. Minimally abraded aside from unobtrusive marks near the C in CENT and the R in PLURIBUS. The best known and most dramatic of the many doubled die varieties within the Lincoln cent series.(Registry values: N991)

207

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS62 Brown PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. A lustrous key date representative with a golden-brown reverse and a chocolate-brown obverse. Glimpses of cherry-red adorn the obverse border. A few minor marks are distributed, and a small spot is noted northwest of the C in CENT.(Registry values: N991)

208

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 Brown NGC. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. Ruby-red and steel-blue alternates across this coruscating and boldly impressed key date cent. A tick on the cheekbone and a minor obverse spot at 4 o'clock are all that defy a higher grade.(Registry values: N991)

209

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 Brown PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. A pleasing chocolate-brown representative of this famous and dramatic doubled die mint error. Well struck with shimmering luster and a few minor marks on the field above LIBERTY. Carbon is limited to a solitary speck above the N in ONE. Housed in an old green label holder.(Registry values: N991)

210

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Brown NGC. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. An attractive example, primarily medium-brown but with glimmers of pumpkin-orange close to the obverse rims. The strike is crisp, including the doubled obverse design elements. Minimally marked with a single spot of deeper toning above the gap between the O and N of ONE on the reverse. NGC has graded only 12 finer Brown examples of the variety (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

211

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. David Bowers, in his 2008 A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents, writes that: "It is likely that about 3,000 to 4,000 1955 Doubled-Die cents exist." Most Mint State pieces grade between MS60 and MS63. Near-Gems are quite scarce, and higher-grade coins are rare. Gold-orange lustrous surfaces display splashes of blue and purple and are well defined. A few minute marks preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)

212

1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-021.8. Very strong doubling appears on all obverse lettering and on the date. Considerable copper-gold luster occurs on both sides of this near-Gem, each of which displays a few blushes of light tan and lavender. The design elements are well defined. A few minuscule light flecks do not detract. PCGS has seen a mere five Red and Brown pieces finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

213

1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS67 Red PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-033.3. For some reason, '72 Doubled Dies are usually found with abrasions and carbon spots. This piece is atypical since it offers virtually mark-free surfaces with no obvious spots on either side. Bright peach and sun-gold luster covers both sides. Population: 16 in 67 Red, 1 finer (8/09).
Ex: Santa Clara Signature (Heritage, 11/2002), lot 5550.(Registry values: N1793)

214

1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse MS68 Red NGC. FS-801, formerly FS-036. An impressive Guide Book variety with a wide spread on the reverse legends and on the horizontal lines of the Memorial. Die polish lines on each side of the portrait suggest that mint personnel concentrated on the appearance of the wrong die. The peach-gold surfaces are void of contact or carbon. STATES OF is slightly incomplete, and a few tiny bubbles reside beneath the copper plate. Census: 9 in 68 Red, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Lincoln Cents

215

1909 1C VDB PR61 Red and Brown ANACS. While the 1909 VDB is not the lowest-mintage matte proof Lincoln cent, it enjoys arguably the most popularity of any of those issues, owing to its status as its own subtype. This well-defined specimen, though it shows a number of small contact marks and luster disturbances as well as minor carbon, has strong overall eye appeal. Considerable original orange color blends in with the prevailing violet-brown.(Registry values: N991)

216

1909 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. A mix of tan, sandy-brown, and copper-orange colors dominates the eye appeal of this Choice matte proof. Boldly impressed with only minor disturbances on each side.(Registry values: N991)

217

1910 1C PR65 Red NGC. Strong copper-orange color prevails on the obverse, while the reverse shows strawberry shadings on the left half. This crisp Red Gem offers excellent surface quality and minimal carbon. Great eye appeal for this second-year matte proof Lincoln cent issue. Census: 12 in 65 Red, 12 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

218

1912 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. While violet and magenta shadings dominate the obverse, the fringe copper-orange color on that side is more prominent on the reverse. A crisp Gem specimen of this popular matte proof issue, sure to attract the collector who prefers colorful toning.(Registry values: N2998)

219

1913 1C PR64 Red PCGS. A solid strike leaves exquisite definition on the devices of this near-Gem proof, and both sides are awash in beautiful orange-gold color accented with whispers of sky-blue and purple. A toning spot is visible in the upper right obverse field and some striations are noted in the upper left obverse.(Registry values: N991)

220

1938 1C PR67 Red ANACS. A gleaming copper-gold Superb Gem with bold definition and deep, carefully preserved mirrors. Occasional lemon and orange elements add variety to each side.(Registry values: N491)

221

1939 1C PR67 Red NGC. Gleaming copper-gold surfaces are decisively detailed and profoundly mirrored. Striking visual appeal and impressive preservation for this brilliant-era issue. Census: 27 in 67 Red, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

222

1952 1C PR68 Red Cameo NGC. A magnificent Superb Gem with glassy fields and seamless pale pumpkin-gold color. Fully struck and flawless. Census: 7 in 68 Red Cameo, none finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

223

1957 1C PR66 Red Deep Cameo PCGS. An outstanding apricot-gold Premium Gem. The strike reveals all potential detail, and carbon is limited to a couple of microscopic specks. Population: 10 in 66 Red Deep Cameo, 10 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

224

1971-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Type Two, FS-101 PR67 Cameo NGC. FS-101 (formerly FS-032, as on the NGC encapsulation). DDO 1-O-II. LIBERTY is strongly die-doubled west. The die doubling is not quite as prominent as on FS-102 (formerly FS-033), but nonetheless a very scarce variety. A lovingly preserved pumpkin-gold Superb Gem.(Registry values: P1)

225

Uncertified 1990 Prestige Set Including 'No S' Cent. A 1990 Prestige Set, or proof set of that year including the 1990 Eisenhower silver dollar commemorative. The star of the set is a 'No S' 1990 proof cent, essentially as struck with completely Red color, strong contrast, and amazing eye appeal. Comes in hard plastic case of issue with plush cover and cardboard outer box.

226

Uncertified 1990 Prestige Set Including 'No S' Cent. The Prestige Sets were meant to showcase a proof commemorative coin in addition to the year's proof coinage. For this 1990 set, however, the main attraction is not the Eisenhower silver dollar commemorative but the 'No S' proof cent, strongly contrasted and virtually as struck. Comes with presentation case and outer box.(Registry values: P1)

Two Cent Pieces

227

1864 2C Small Motto MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Considerable faded copper-orange is present on each side, but the central reverse is olive-brown, hence the Red and Brown designation. Well-defined with strong luster and solid eye appeal for this popular and elusive variety.(Registry values: N1793)

228

1864 Large Motto Two Cent Piece--Reverse Die Clash With Indian Head Cent Obverse--MS64 Brown PCGS. FS-901, previously FS-001.8. This scarce variety shows the reverse die clashed with an Indian Head cent obverse die. The details are sharply struck, with a mix of tobacco-brown, red-gold, and purple toning. Lustrous and nearly blemish-free.

229

1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red PCGS. Bright orange-red patina drapes the surfaces, with occasional hints of deeper color, particularly on the reverse. The strike is razor-sharp, and both sides appear devoid of any marks. A few tiny carbon spots are barely noticeable.(Registry values: N1793)

230

1870 2C MS64 Red PCGS. An impressive near-Gem with unmellowed and mark-free sun-gold surfaces. There is no indication of carbon. The right borders show minor softness of strike. Population: 17 in 64 Red, 14 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Two Cent Pieces

231

1866 2C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Fresh copper-orange dominates the eye appeal, though parts of the centers show a degree of olive-brown. Overall, a well-defined and endearing Gem.(Registry values: N991)

232

1869 2C PR66 Red NGC. Yellow-gold overall with peripheral hints of fire-red. The flashy fields are free from abrasions or hairlines, and carbon flecks of any size are difficult to find, even upon examination beneath a loupe. A scant 600 proofs were struck, and most survivors are toned or spotted. Census: 8 in 66 Red, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

233

1871 2C PR64 Red PCGS. TRUST and the right-side arrow are die doubled, diagnostic for proofs of this lower mintage date. A boldly struck Choice specimen whose mirrored fields and pleasing peach-gold color ensure imposing eye appeal. Population: 41 in 64 Red, 49 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

234

1872 2C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Predominantly honey-gold and fire-red, although aqua shades are also present, especially on the left portion of the wreath. Intricately struck and unabraded. A better date due to the lowest business strike production of the series, excluding the proof-only 1873.(Registry values: N1793)

235

1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Attractive magenta, mahogany, and rose-red colors intermingle on the surfaces of this highly reflective Gem. The strike is razor-sharp, and a loupe locates only a couple of pin-sized handling marks. The Guide Book estimates only 600 Closed 3 proofs were struck. An excellent example of this final, proof-only two cent issue.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

Three Cent Silver

236

1851 3CS MS66 PCGS. With its strong and swirling luster, this peach-accented silver-white beauty offers incredible eye appeal for the first year of the denomination. Great detail for the design and careful preservation. PCGS has graded 11 finer pieces (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

237

1851 3CS MS66 NGC. Scintillating satiny luster glistens beneath the steel-blue, gold, and soft red toning. A touch of softness keeps this impeccably preserved piece from a Superb Gem grade. Census: 68 in 66, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

238

1853 3CS MS65 PCGS. This highly lustrous stone-gray Gem appears pristine. A couple of stars lack full detail, but the strike is generally crisp. The fields display an orange peel texture, as made from worn dies. Production was undoubtedly rushed to replace hoarded Seated coinage.(Registry values: N1793)

239

1854 3CS MS64 PCGS. A lovely Choice example of this odd-denomination issue, gold-gray over parts of each side with deep blue, violet, and green-gold toning present elsewhere. Gorgeous luster and top-flight eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)

240

1855 3CS MS65 NGC. Breen-2920. The date is prominently repunched. Dazzling luster invigorates this well struck and unabraded Gem. Brilliant except for a blush of tan-gold along the reverse margin. Struck from a clashed reverse die. A low mintage date that preceded regular proof production. Census: 10 in 65, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

241

1856 3CS MS64 PCGS. A wonderful Choice Mint State piece, this 1856 will appeal to the date or type collector, creating additional demand. Vibrant gold and russet toning is visible over frosty silver luster. The strike is bold and the eye appeal is excellent. Population: 72 in 64, 23 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

242

1857 3CS MS64 PCGS. Variegated gold, red, blue, and violet toning covers both sides of this lustrous near-Gem. The peripheral devices are softly defined, including the tips of the star on the obverse. A couple of tiny abrasions do not distract.(Registry values: N1793)

243

1858 3CS MS64 PCGS. Deep silver-gray patina graces each side, and deep cobalt and crimson shadings adorn the borders. A pleasing Choice three cent silver, housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)

244

1864 3CS MS67 NGC. CAC. Exquisite golden-brown, navy-blue, and plum-red enrich both sides of this scintillating Superb Gem. The strike is pinpoint-sharp, and there are no abrasions. However, the obverse displays prominent clash marks, while the reverse does not. Only 12,000 pieces struck. Census: 9 in 67, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

245

1870 3CS MS65 NGC. Rich blue-green and gold-orange shadings mingle over each side of this well struck Gem. Soft but pleasing luster filters through the patina. An unusual and desirable piece, since it is a post-Civil War business strike three cent silver that escaped melting in 1873. Census: 9 in 65, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

246

1871 3CS MS66 NGC. A high-end example, covered by deep multicolored patina on both sides. Just 3,400 business strikes were issued, and only an occasional piece from a small, high quality hoard, long since dispersed, provides the majority of known Gems. Sharply struck, with vibrant luster beneath the rich toning, and no apparent surface blemishes. Note: from a prior generation holder; the slab is chipped at the lower left corner.(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Three Cent Silver

247

1861 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. Strongly contrasted with pleasing patina. While the obverse has strong orange and blue peripheral elements around a silver-gray center, on the reverse, that center is much wider. Population: 14 in 64 Cameo, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

248

1863 3CS PR64 Cameo NGC. Blue-green peripheral tints yield to light silver-gray at the centers. Strongly contrasted, though the frost on the relatively flat devices is not so obvious as it would be on another denomination with more relief. Census: 5 in 64 Cameo, 7 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N991)

249

1873 3CS PR60 PCGS. A boldly impressed specimen of this final and proof-only three cent silver issue. Well-mirrored but with a number of contact marks and hairlines beneath the pale gold-gray and peach toning.(Registry values: N991)

250

1873 3CS PR66 PCGS. CAC. An attractive mix of cobalt-blue, violet, red, and yellow-orange toning envelops both sides of this precisely struck Premium Gem. Impressive reflectivity is seen beneath the patina. Both sides appear essentially devoid of marks, even under magnification. This proof-only issue was the final year of the silver three cent piece and had a low mintage of just 600 specimens. Population: 11 in 66, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Three Cent Nickels

251

1869 3CN MS66 NGC. A lustrous and well struck Gem that has hints of golden patina that form bands at the lower reverse. The obverse has a few tiny planchet flakes, as struck, but the surfaces are otherwise essentially pristine. Census: 14 in 66, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

252

1874 3CN MS66 PCGS. CAC. Well struck for this business strike issue with strong, swirling luster. Pale nickel-white surfaces are virtually untouched. Most high grade nickel three cent pieces that are encountered are proofs, while similar high grade business strikes are rare. This date is a good example, with 10 pieces PCGS certified MS66 or finer, and 34 pieces PCGS certified PR66 or finer. Population: 9 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

253

1875 3CN MS66 PCGS. CAC. Strong, swirling luster graces this minimally toned Premium Gem. The strike is a trifle soft at the centers, though the eye appeal is redeeming. Pronounced clash marks are seen on both sides. Population: 16 in 66, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

254

1880 3CN MS66 NGC. Dusky peach and pink elements grace luminous nickel-gray surfaces. The strike is substantially above-average, as is the preservation. While the low-mintage 1880 three cent nickel is available for a price through most grades, it is scarce in Premium Gem and a rarity any finer.(Registry values: N1793)

255

1880 3CN MS67 PCGS. A lustrous and razor-sharp Superb Gem with pristine surfaces and light almond-gold toning. Just 21,000 pieces were struck, and high grade business strikes are much scarcer than their proof counterparts. Encased in a green label holder. Population: 32 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Three Cent Nickels

256

1865 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. The date is repunched, as seen on all proofs of this date. The 1865 is common in business strike format, but proofs are highly elusive. Brilliant and needle-sharp with flashy fields. The portrait and wreath are frosty.(Registry values: N2998)

257

1869 3CN PR66 PCGS. CAC. Gorgeously patinated in canary-gold, apple-green, and ice-blue. A good strike with unimportant incompleteness on the hair above the ear and on the center of the first pillar. The lower left obverse has a couple of inconsequential flecks. Population: 12 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

258

1871 3CN PR66 NGC. Light golden accents grace the gleaming fields of this sharp Premium Gem. Carefully preserved with fantastic eye appeal. Census: 29 in 66, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

259

1874 3CN PR67 NGC. Vivid yellow-gold patina covers both sides of this impeccably preserved Superb Gem. The fields show a number of die polish lines, which explains their intense reflectivity. The details are exquisitely defined, as one would expect from a proof. One of just 700 pieces struck in that format. Census: 2 in 67, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

260

1876 3CN PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. Fantastically contrasted with excellent eye appeal. The well-defined devices have delicate yet exquisite frost. Population: 5 in 65 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P2)

261

1878 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. The last 8 in the date shows both loops frosted, as usual for this proof-only issue of 2,350 pieces. It is along with the 1877 and 1886 the proof-only keys to the series. This is a stunning crisply struck, silver-white piece that lacks even the faintest distraction. Essentially unimprovable, both judging from the obvious aesthetic considerations and the certified population data. (One PR68 non-Cameo at PCGS is technically finer.) Population: 8 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

262

1881 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC. This Superb proof gives off a slight gold cast, especially on the reverse. Exquisitely struck and preserved. Population: 56 in 67, 3 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

263

1881 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. The 8s in the date are widely repunched. This Superb Gem has light gold toning and a satiny obverse. The reverse possesses a prominently mirrored field. Exactingly struck and devoid of contact. Population: 18 in 67 Cameo, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

264

1881 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. The 1881 proof three cent nickel is often selected by type collectors to represent the denomination, since there is little pressure on the proofs of that year to substitute for business strikes. This Deep Cameo coin is profoundly contrasted with outstanding eye appeal. Occasional whispers of champagne toning add color to each side. Population: 3 in 66 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

265

1883 3CN PR68 NGC. Simply astounding quality for a proof three cent nickel. This PR68 specimen is among the finest few in the combined certified population, out of a generous stated mintage of 6,609 proofs. Luminous green-gold and yellow-orange shadings drape surfaces that are nearly flawless to the unaided eye. Census: 4 in 68, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

266

1883 3CN PR68 Cameo NGC. In 1883, the Philadelphia Mint struck more three cent nickel proofs than business strikes, the first of three consecutive years in which that happened. This medium-contrast Superb Gem is prominently reflective save on the devices, which have a thin layer of attractive frost. Subtle gold-tones enhance the eye appeal. Census: 4 in 68 Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

267

1889 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. A hint of golden patina visits this satiny final-year Superb Gem. The strike is full save for the lower reverse dentils, which slope slightly toward the field. Population: 17 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Shield Nickels

268

1866 5C Rays MS65 PCGS. Virtually flawless from a technical perspective, this lustrous Gem has autumn-gold toning and an undisturbed appearance. The strike is incomplete at the centers, perhaps all that precludes an even higher grade.(Registry values: N2998)

269

1866 5C Rays MS65 NGC. Pleasing luster resides on the soft golden-tan surfaces of this lovely Gem. Well struck except for the usual incompleteness in the horizontal shield lines. Both sides are free of significant marks or spots. This date is in high demand as the first-year-of-issue and as a type coin.(Registry values: N2998)

270

1867 5C Rays MS65 NGC. The 1867 With Rays variety Shield nickel can be located through the near-Gem level of preservation, after which it becomes more challenging. Streaks of soft reddish-tan show on the lustrous surfaces of this Gem example, and a sharp strike leaves relatively good definition on the design elements. A couple of small toning spots are visible on the obverse. Census: 49 in 65, 10 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

271

1867 5C Rays MS65 NGC. Despite a significantly lower mintage than the first-year 1866, the 1867 Rays (2 million pieces produced) is not a rare coin in an absolute sense. On the other hand, many examples are plagued by inadequate striking quality and/or poor planchet stock with the result that the quality-conscious buyer will experience quite a bit of difficulty with this issue. Fortunately, we are able to offer a PCGS-certified Gem in this sale. The strike may not be complete, but it is well above average for the type with only a few isolated areas of bluntness toward the central obverse and over the lower reverse stars. Myriad peripheral die cracks are noted on the obverse. Both sides are lightly toned with antique-golden and reddish-tan hues. Desirable and most attractive. Census: 49 in 65, 10 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

272

1867 5C No Rays MS66 NGC. Attractive luster exudes from the nickel-gray surfaces of this Premium Gem and a well executed strike emboldens the design elements. A few grade-consistent marks are visible. Census: 30 in 66, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

273

1871 5C MS65 NGC. An elusive business strike Gem with glossy, delicately striated fields and generally sharp definition save for a few isolated stars. Impressive eye appeal thanks to nickel-blue patina and its peach accents. Census: 21 in 65, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

274

1873 5C Open 3 MS65 NGC. Pleasing peach patina graces much of the centers on this lustrous Gem. Carefully preserved with strong detail and eye appeal. For the Open 3 variety, Census: 38 in 65, 7 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

275

1875 5C MS66 NGC. The 1875 Shield nickel is conditionally rare at the MS66 level. NGC and PCGS combined report just 15 such examples, with none finer (8/09). A touch of reddish-gold color in the margins mixes with light gray on both sides. Several die cracks are noted on the obverse. This carefully preserved and highly lustrous piece would make an excellent addition to a registry set.(Registry values: N2998)

276

1876 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Pastel shades of multicolored toning are more noticeable on the obverse of this lustrous Gem. Well preserved surfaces exhibit crisp design elements. Population: 32 in 65, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

277

1883 5C MS67 NGC. A stunning Superb Gem representative of this final Shield nickel issue, bright nickel-white with a bold strike and fantastic eye appeal. Several die cracks running from the rims to the obverse devices add visual interest. Tied for numerically finest graded by NGC or PCGS (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Shield Nickels

278

1867 5C No Rays PR65 NGC. Light milky patina accents the mostly silver-gray surfaces. This razor-sharp Gem boasts lightly frosted devices and impressively lustrous fields. A few minuscule contact marks preclude an even higher grade. Census: 43 in 65, 9 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

279

1871 5C PR65 PCGS. CAC. Soft champagne color covers the luminous surfaces of this Gem proof and a well executed strike emboldens the design elements. Devoid of mentionable marks. Population: 88 in 65, 25 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

280

1871 5C PR66 PCGS. Though the reflectivity is minor on this Premium Gem, the strike is sharp, an unequivocal sign of this coin's proof status. Minimally toned and carefully preserved. Population: 25 in 66, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

281

1872 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. Stunning field-device contrast is apparent at all angles. The color-free obverse cedes to a veneer of nearly imperceptible gold-tan on the reverse. Wonderfully preserved surfaces exhibit boldly struck design elements. Census: 14 in 66 Cameo, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

282

1875 5C PR66 NGC. Beautifully detailed for this proof Shield nickel issue with gleaming mirrors. Dramatically, if subtly toned with broad zones of pastel-yellow and sky-blue. Census: 22 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

283

1878 5C PR65 NGC. A lovely Gem specimen of this proof-only issue. The obverse has light canary-gold central toning ringed in lilac and blue, while the reverse has the former color at the margins and nearly nickel-white centers.(Registry values: N991)

284

1879 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. Powerfully reflective fields show delightful cameo contrast against the frosted devices. A pale blue tint graces the well-preserved surfaces, which possess only a couple of nearly microscopic handling marks. Census: 14 in 66 Cameo, 6 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

285

1879 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. An untoned, crisply struck specimen with no indication of carbon or contact. Another low mintage date, although business strikes were issued, unlike the preceding two years. Census: 14 in 66 Cameo, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

286

1881 5C PR67 PCGS. Gold-tan patination runs over both sides of this Superb Gem proof, each of which exhibits sharply struck devices and well cared for surfaces. A modest amount of field-motif contrast is evident. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 23 in 67, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

287

1882 5C PR67 PCGS. Soft gold and violet colors reside on the impeccably preserved surfaces of this Superb Gem proof. A solid strike leaves crisp definition on the design elements. Population: 39 in 67, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

288

1882 5C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Though many proof Shield nickels invite debate over whether or not they can properly be called Cameo, there is no such controversy around this Ultra Cameo Premium Gem. Both sides have outstanding contrast, particularly the obverse, and the mirrors are strong. A few small disturbances are noted near the rims, likely the result of improper planchet preparation. Census: 2 in 66 Ultra Cameo, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

289

1883 5C PR67 NGC. This razor-sharp Superb Gem proof type coin has delicate almond-gold and sky-blue patina. A loupe reveals nearly flawless surfaces. Census: 44 in 67, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Liberty Nickels

290

1886 5C MS61 NGC. Strongly struck with excellent luster. Close inspection reveals a long, shallow graze to the right of the date, where a hint of green-gold toning visits the otherwise nickel-white surfaces.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

291

1886 5C MS64 PCGS. The 1886 is the second rarest issue in the Liberty nickel series, trailing only the 1885. This is piece is certainly the exception to an issue that is often seen poorly struck, with dull luster. The only area on this piece that is incompletely defined is the left ear of corn. The mint luster is bright and frosted. Each side is light in color, and there a couple of shallow planchet flakes on each side, a trait often found on 1886 nickels. They are the only notable ripple in the fabric of this impressive coin. Population: 87 in 64, 38 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

292

1892 5C MS65 PCGS. Slate and chestnut shades grace this boldly struck nickel. Booming luster and an absence of carbon confirm the quality. A lower mintage date, and scarce at the MS65 level.(Registry values: N1793)

293

1899 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. FS-301, formerly FS-014.5. The second 9 in the date is obviously repunched within the lower loop. This beautiful Gem has booming luster and light tan toning. No marks are evident, and only the left ear of corn is indifferently brought up.(Registry values: N991)

294

1903 5C MS66 PCGS. Delicate tan toning enriches this highly lustrous and nearly mark-free Premium Gem. Star 2 and the left ear of corn exhibit a strike consistent with the type. Population: 72 in 66, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

295

1912-S 5C MS64 PCGS. Luminous yellow-orange, olive-gold, and mauve shadings embrace each side of this near-Gem Liberty nickel, from the only issue in the series struck at San Francisco. The strike is distinctly above-average, as is the eye appeal. Housed in a first-generation holder. PCGS has certified 88 finer examples (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Liberty Nickels

296

1883 5C No Cents PR66 Cameo PCGS. The 18 in the date is lightly recut. Well struck and immaculately preserved with excellent cameo contrast. An essentially untoned Premium Gem that has a tiny lintmark (as made) between stars 9 and 10.(Registry values: N2998)

297

1884 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Repunched Date. FS-301, formerly FS-013.8. At present, this is the only proof example of the variety specifically certified as such by PCGS (8/09); it is listed under PCGS number 410660 in the Population Report. The four digits of the date show secondary digits shifted south, most prominently on the 1; since this is a proof and thus by definition an early die state, the die crack often seen through the last two digits of the date is absent. Light golden overtones grace this moderately contrasted, powerfully mirrored near-Gem proof. Excellent detail with only a few tiny points of contact in the fields.

298

1884 5C PR68 Cameo NGC. A moderately contrasted Superb Gem with stunning visual appeal. Hints of golden toning visit the obverse, while the powerfully mirrored reverse is essentially brilliant. This remarkable specimen is practically distraction-free, especially to the unaided eye. Census: 3 in 68 Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

299

1884 5C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Unfathomably deep mirrors in the fields with obvious cameo contrast and delicate golden toning. One slender mark is noted under Liberty's chin. A lovely proof type coin and the single finest example thus far certified as Ultra Cameo by NGC (8/09).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2006), lot 895.(Registry values: P1)

300

1885 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. Deeply mirrored fields show impressive cameo contrast against the frosty and needle-sharp devices. This brilliant near-Gem has only a couple of nearly imperceptible marks. One of only 3,942 proofs struck.(Registry values: N1793)

301

1885 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. A great Gem Cameo coin from the proof counterpart to the P-mint key of the series. Great mirrors beneath a thin layer of canary-gold toning. Boldly struck devices have outstanding frost. Population: 25 in 65 Cameo, 36 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

302

1885 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. A lovely layer of frost covers the devices, which show excellent cameo contrast against the highly reflective fields. The strike is full, as one would expect from a proof, and there are only a couple of minuscule lint marks (as made). Proof 1885 nickels are especially desirable due to the scarcity of their business strike counterparts. Census: 24 in 66 Cameo, 15 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

303

1885 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Sharply struck with light green-gold toning across parts of the otherwise nickel-white surfaces. Powerful mirrors establish stunning contrast with the frosted devices, yielding spectacular eye appeal. The proofs of 1885 are popular as business-strike substitutes. A couple of light reverse marks do not disturb. Population: 31 in 66 Cameo, 5 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

304

1886 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. A waft of tan patina enhances both sides of this well-preserved Gem. The highly reflective fields and frosted devices combine to create a splendid cameo appearance. The strike is nearly full. Population: 15 in 65 Cameo, 15 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N991)

305

1891 5C PR67 ★ Cameo NGC. The Liberty Head nickel saw a mintage of 2,350 proofs in 1891. They are readily available through the near-Gem level, and even higher grade examples can be had with a bit of effort. Cameo pieces are much more difficult to obtain, and Cameos with the Star designation are elusive. The current Superb Gem Cameo with Star is thus a very special coin. Its frosted devices appear to float over the deep watery fields, and an exacting strike leaves exquisite definition throughout. Nearly untoned, save for a few wisps of faint gold, and impeccably preserved. Census: 1 in 67 ★ Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

306

1901 5C PR67 PCGS. Ex: Groman Collection. A steel-like appearance shows beneath the veneer of soft violet-blue and gold patination, and a solid strike delivers sharp detail to the design elements. Some faint hairlines show up under high magnification in the upper left obverse field, as do some light die polish lines on Liberty's cheek and neck. Great overall eye appeal. Population: 24 in 67, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

307

1901 5C PR66 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. Cameos, let alone those with Ultra/Deep designations, are far from common on 1901 five cent proofs. This Premium Gem is a remarkable exception. Frosted motifs stand out against mirrored fields and an exquisite strike is apparent throughout. Despite a few minuscule obverse flecks, the essentially untoned surfaces are impeccably preserved. The coveted Star and CAC green label aptly confirm the coin's outstanding eye appeal. Census: 1 in 66 ★ Ultra Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

308

1906 5C PR66 NGC. Soft violet, gold, and ice-blue on the obverse give way to greenish-gold on the reverse. A well executed strike sharpens the design elements. Impeccably preserved throughout. Census: 49 in 66, 28 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

309

1906 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A fully struck Premium Gem with good contrast and only a hint of golden toning. The 1906 through 1908 proofs have the lowest mintages of the series, if the unofficial 1913 is excluded. Population: 18 in 66 Cameo, 14 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

310

1909 5C PR67 NGC. CAC. Decisively struck with amazing eye appeal, even by Superb Gem standards. The gleaming mirrors are virtually untoned. NGC has graded just seven numerically superior specimens (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

311

1909 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. Profoundly mirrored with readily appreciable contrast. Elegant caramel-gold color coats much of each side, giving this specimen distinctive eye appeal. Population: 46 in 66 Cameo, 11 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

312

1909 5C PR68 ★ Cameo NGC. CAC. A virtually brilliant Superb Gem with only a whisper of gold toning. Frosty motifs and legends favorably compare with the glittering mirrored fields. A powerful strike despite minor softness on the often troublesome left ear of corn. Pristine and beautiful. Census: 2 in 68 ★ Cameo, none finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

Buffalo Nickels

313

1913-D 5C Type One MS67 NGC. Type One nickels from the Denver Mint are known for their sharp detail, and this Superb Gem is no exception. The textured surfaces have pleasing luster and moderately thick gold patina. Hardly any marks appear on either side, though a "chin whiskers" die clash is visible on the obverse. NGC has certified just 15 pieces in this grade, with none finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

314

1914 5C AU58 ICG. FS-101. The ICG insert states "FS-101." However, they refused to call the coin a 1914/3. It has also been tried and rejected as an overdate at PCGS and NGC. However, it looks as much an overdate as any officially declared 1914/3 we have seen. There is a short horizontal, raised "line" on each side of the top of the 4, as well as the diagonal downstroke of the 3. This overdate is still in question, as three obverse dies are known to have the overdate feature, which suggests it was transferred from a hub. We leave bidders to come to their own conclusions. The striking details are soft overall, and there is light gold and rose color over otherwise silver-gray surfaces that show minor carbon and a touch of rub.

315

1915-D 5C MS66 PCGS. Although the 1915-D nickel was struck in substantial quantities, it is elusive in high grades. Coins with great eye appeal, such as the present piece, are particularly difficult to locate. A pleasing rose-gold hue enhances the satiny surfaces of this Premium Gem. The Indian's hair is a touch soft, but the Buffalo is boldly detailed. There are no marks of any significance. Population: 27 in 66, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

316

1917-D 5C MS65 PCGS. A medley of yellow-gold, violet, ice-blue, and lime-green bathes the obverse of this Gem D-mint while the same color palette is dominated by violet on the reverse. Except for weakness in the hair above the bison's forehead, the design elements are better impressed than usually seen. We hasten to mention that the horn is sharp. Lustrous surfaces are well preserved. Difficult to locate any finer.(Registry values: N2998)

317

1917-S 5C MS65 PCGS. Remarkably well struck for an early branch mint Buffalo nickel. Even the hair above the braid has essentially complete detail, and the date, mintmark, LIBERTY, and tail curve are razor-sharp. In addition, the present Gem is memorable for its rich aquamarine and orange-gold toning.(Registry values: N2998)

318

1918 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC. The typical 1918 Philadelphia issue nickel is poorly struck, with the knot securing the Indian's braid having no detail at all (David Lange, 2006, p. 106). The present Superb Gem offering is a refreshing exception. The braid and knot are sharp, and much of the Indian's hair is strong. Some minor softness is visible on the hair above the bison's forehead, but the horn and tail are crisp. Radiant luster endows both sides, which present a lovely melange of pastel violet, orange, yellow, and lavender patination. The impeccably preserved surfaces show no mentionable abrasions or spots. Population: 7 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

319

1918-D 5C MS64 NGC. Pale canary-gold glints grace each side of this near-Gem. Well-defined in the centers with delightful eye appeal. NGC has graded just 35 numerically finer pieces (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

320

1918/7-D 5C VG8 PCGS. CAC. FS-101, formerly FS-016.5. While wear has affected all aspects of this nickel, including the date, the anomalous shape of the 8 is plain, especially under magnification. Rich nickel-gray surfaces are minimally marked with undercurrents of gold.(Registry values: N1)

321

1918/7-D 5C VG8 PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-016.5. Although well-worn, this steel-gray and green-gold example shows the overdate plainly under low magnification. There are no distracting marks.(Registry values: N1)

322

1918/7-D 5C VF20 NGC. FS-101, formerly FS-016.5. The crossbar and downstroke of the underdigit 7 are apparent. A pleasing overdate nickel with semibright light gray surfaces and small toning splashes on both sides. Close examination reveals faint corrosion that detracts only minimally. Nicely defined despite moderate wear.(Registry values: N1793)

323

1918/7-D 5C MS62 PCGS. CAC. FS-101, formerly FS-016.5. The 1918/7-D is one of the most popular Buffalo nickel varieties, and it is significantly scarcer than the 1937-D Three-Legged. Its rarity is supported by the fact that the overdate escaped detection until 1930, over a decade after its issue. The average grade from NGC and PCGS is just below Very Fine, and David Lange (2006) estimates that only about two dozen Uncirculated examples have survived, although that number may be a little low.
Subtle luster and a touch of lemon-yellow accents the mostly medium-gray surfaces. Several wispy grazes do not distract. The strike is bold, and the overdate is prominent. This piece would make an excellent addition to a high-end Buffalo nickel set.(Registry values: N7079)

325

1919-D 5C MS64 PCGS. The first of many strike rarities in the Buffalo nickel series. This is an above average example that shows uniform softness over the devices, but no localized area deserves mention. The silver-gray surfaces are nicely frosted and there is evidence of considerable metal flow toward the rims on each side.(Registry values: N1793)

326

1919-S 5C MS64 NGC. Originally toned in caramel-gold and gunmetal-blue. This shimmering near-Gem is virtually unabraded and provides exquisite eye appeal. The date and mintmark are sharply struck, and the centers display above average definition. Only LIBERTY, AMERICA, and the tail show incompleteness near the rims. A little-saved branch mint issue.(Registry values: N2998)

327

1920-D 5C MS63 ICG. Subtle mauve and gold-orange elements grace each side of this Select D-mint Buffalo nickel. Luminous with substantially above-average detail for the issue.(Registry values: N1793)

328

1920-D 5C MS63 PCGS. A satiny pearl-gray representative with a clear date and mintmark. The upper right obverse has slender die cracks. A few far-sighted dealers such as Wayte Raymond set aside small numbers of the 1920-D, but the general public neglected the issue, and Uncirculated examples are very scarce.(Registry values: N1793)

329

1920-D 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. After the huge production during World War One, demand for minor coins dropped significantly, and the U.S. Mint reduced mintage accordingly. No Denver Mint Buffalo nickels were struck from 1921 to 1923. In A Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels, Bowers (2007) writes that "although the 1920-D comes with a large mintage figure, Mint State coins are scarce in general and rare if both Full Details and excellent luster. This issue will be a challenge for the connoisseur."
The 1920-D is seldom seen in better grades, but in MS66 this issue is a fantastic rarity. A look at our Permanent Auction Archives reveals that Heritage has sold only one other Premium Gem example, in March 2007, for just under $100,000. That piece was housed in a PCGS holder, but has apparently since been removed and the population data now indicates that the present coin is the only MS66 example certified by that service. None have been graded higher by PCGS, while NGC reports just two numerically finer examples (8/09).
This offering represents an important opportunity for the serious collector. This issue is usually seen with mushy details and sub-par luster, but this example is the opposite and boasts sharp design elements and scintillating satiny luster. There is just a touch of softness on the hair above the Indian's braid. At first glace this piece appears untoned, but a closer look reveals pleasing yellow-gold and steel-blue accents on both sides. Careful inspection with a loupe reveals just a couple of virtually microscopic handling marks. This fantastic specimen belongs in a collection of the highest quality. It could be years before a 1920-D of this caliber appears at auction.(Registry values: N4719)

330

1921-S 5C AU58 ANACS. Luminous coffee-gold color drapes each side of this attractive S-mint Buffalo nickel, minimally marked with just a touch of friction on the high points. Solidly struck with eye appeal to match.(Registry values: N1793)

331

1924-S 5C --Reverse Scratched--ICG. AU58 Details. Softly impressed as usual, but with only a touch of rub on lustrous gold-gray surfaces. The curving staple scratch on the bison's body becomes visible only at certain angles.(Registry values: N1793)

332

1925-D 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Soft, quicksilver luster dominates the eye appeal of this subtly orange-toned Gem. The strike is a trifle soft at the central obverse and on the bison's head, as is typical for the issue. The overall surface preservation is redeeming, however. Highly elusive any finer. Population: 68 in 65, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

333

1925-S 5C MS63 NGC. Splendid lavender, gunmetal-blue, and violet-red encompass this shimmering and nearly unabraded better date nickel. Like so many branch mint examples from the 1920s, the present piece was struck from long-in-use dies. The fields exhibit an orange-peel texture, and the mintmark shows die deterioration.(Registry values: N1793)

334

1926 5C MS67 PCGS. Bright apricot and soft blue patina with pleasing luster that illuminates the well preserved surfaces. Well struck on the legends and throughout the bison's head and shoulder. Only the upper braid of the Indian has less than meticulous definition, and even here the strike is better than often encountered. Population: 24 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

335

1926-D 5C MS64 NGC. Both sides show elements of luminous gold and nickel-blue, while the left obverse also shows a degree of dusky orange. Softly struck, as often seen, with quicksilver luster.(Registry values: N1793)

336

1926-S 5C AU58 NGC. The 1926-S has the lowest mintage of any regular issue in the Buffalo nickel series (970,000 pieces). The strike is typically weak; indeed, David Bowers (2007) says that no fully detailed coins have been reported. This near-Mint State example, despite some localized softness on the bison's fur, probably exhibits better definition than often seen. Moreover, the remarkably clean surfaces retain considerable luster and display blushes of gold, violet, and reddish-orange. This piece generates nice overall eye appeal for a coin that has seen brief circulation.(Registry values: N1793)

337

1927 5C MS67 NGC. A spectacular type coin from the 1920s, the 1927 is one of the best-produced issues from that decade. This piece is typical for the year with its dazzling mint luster. Otherwise, it is sharply impressed on each side, and there are obviously (from the grade) no distracting marks. Nearly brilliant. Census: 11 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

338

1927-D 5C 3 1/2 Leg AU58 PCGS. FS-901, formerly FS-016.65. The light to medium gray surfaces of this near-Mint State 3 and 1/2 Leg Buffalo nickel are well defined. A few minute marks are not detracting.

339

1930 5C Doubled Die Reverse MS65 PCGS. FS-801, formerly FS-017.5. Doubling shows as an extra left front leg. Radiantly lustrous champagne-gold surfaces exhibit well struck deices and are nicely preserved.(Registry values: N491)

340

1937-D 5C Three-Legged XF45 PCGS. FS-901, formerly FS-020.2. Occasional orange accents enhance the battleship-gray surfaces. Several grade-defining abrasions are seen on each side. A nice example of this important Guide Book-listed variety. Housed in a green-label PCGS holder.(Registry values: N991)

341

1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU53 PCGS. FS-901, formerly FS-020.2. Pleasing rose-red and yellow-gold accents grace the recesses, while the rest of the surfaces are medium-gray. Lots of luster resides in the fields, and there are no marks of any significance. A nice, lightly circulated example of this popular variety. Housed in a green-label PCGS holder.(Registry values: N991)

342

1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU55 NGC. FS-901, formerly FS-020.2. Delightful rose-gold, teal, and steel-blue intermingle on the lightly abraded surfaces. Soft luster complements the well-defined design elements. An appealing example of this popular variety.(Registry values: N991)

343

1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU55 ICG. FS-901, formerly FS-020.2. Modestly worn but with considerable remaining luster. Mint and gold-orange shadings grace surfaces that show the effects of considerable die erosion.(Registry values: N991)

344

1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU58 NGC. CAC. FS-901, formerly FS-020.2. A tan-gray key date nickel with minimal wear on the bison's hipbone and on the tip of the tail. Impressively free from abrasions, and all diagnostics of this popular variety are readily evident.(Registry values: N991)

345

1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU58 NGC. FS-901, formerly FS-020.2. Pink and peach shadings drape otherwise nickel-gray surfaces, the color on the reverse being more intense. Softly struck as usual but with only a trace of wear.(Registry values: N991)

346

1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS63 PCGS. FS-901, formerly FS-020.2. A pleasing cream-gray example of this avidly collected key date variety. Both sides shimmer with luster, and there are no visible abrasions. The granular back leg and the minute die lumps beneath the flank are diagnostic.(Registry values: N2998)

347

1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS64 NGC. FS-901, formerly FS-020.2. Delicate chestnut toning embraces this satiny and nearly unabraded Choice key date nickel. All reverse diagnostics are present, such as the granular appearance on the bison's back leg. Worthy of inclusion within an advanced specialized holding.(Registry values: N2998)

348

1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS64 NGC. FS-901, formerly FS-020.2. There is much to recommend about this exceptional Mint State example. First of all, the strike is particularly well executed for a Three-Legged Buffalo, and the satiny surfaces are highlighted in green and orange pastel toning that gives the coin a terrific, original appearance.(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Buffalo Nickels

349

1913 5C Type One PR67 PCGS. CAC. Variegated yellow-green and violet coloration graces both sides of this Superb Gem. Sharply struck and devoid of mentionable marks or spots. Population: 42 in 67, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

350

1915 5C PR65 NGC. Exquisitely detailed just a touch of peripheral tan surrounding the otherwise pale gray surfaces. A carefully preserved matte proof. One of just 1,050 pieces minted.(Registry values: N1793)

351

1916 5C PR65 PCGS. The 1916 had the lowest mintage (600 pieces) of any proof Buffalo nickel. Peppered purple toning with wafts of pink and gold enhance the surfaces of this appealing Gem. Both sides appear devoid of any contact marks, even under magnification. The strike is penetrating, as one would expect.(Registry values: N2998)

352

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR66 NGC. Splendid apricot and lime-green patina intermingles throughout this intricately struck Premium Gem. Perfect aside from a tiny spot near the lower lip. After a 20 year gap, proof production of nickels resumed in 1936 with a satin finish, soon replaced by the more familiar brilliant finish.(Registry values: N1793)

353

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR66 NGC. Although the Satin Finish 1936 nickels are thought to have comprised about two-thirds of the total proof mintage, they are more elusive today. Delicate rose-gold and lilac patina endows the surfaces of this sharply struck Premium Gem. A few tiny blemishes are nearly imperceptible without a loupe.(Registry values: N1793)

354

1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR67 NGC. A nearly immaculate example of the scarce 1936 Satin Finish proof nickel. Attractive steel-blue and orange-gold patina envelops the surfaces, with occasional accents of magenta. The strike is needle-sharp, as one would expect from a proof. NGC has certified a mere 21 examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

355

1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR65 NGC. Boldly impressed with a chromelike gleam on each side. Glimpses of golden toning add color to otherwise nickel-white surfaces. Marvelous eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)

356

1937 5C PR65 PCGS. A crisply struck Gem proof, mostly gleaming nickel-white with a few hints of peripheral champagne. Fantastic reflectivity and eye appeal.(Registry values: N991)

357

1937 5C PR67 NGC. CAC. A brilliant Superb Gem that possesses glassy fields and an exacting strike. Carbon is essentially absent, and the eye appeal is outstanding. The final year for proofs, although business strikes were produced in 1938 at Denver.(Registry values: N1793)

358

1937 5C PR67 ★ NGC. The deeply mirrored field area of this Superb Gem proof, a characteristic of the issue, offers mild variance with the motifs. Pastel violet, yellow-gold, and lilac reside on each side and a solid strike leaves bold detail on the design features. A few tiny flecks are only visible under high magnification. Impressive overall eye appeal highly deserving of the Star designation. Census: 17 in 67 ★ , 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

359

1937 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC. Liquid gold peripheral shadings frame sky-blue centers on this gleaming Superb Gem proof. Decisively struck and exquisitely preserved with amazing eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)

Jefferson Nickels

360

1941 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. Lilac and apricot toning drapes this lustrous and precisely struck Superb Gem. The surfaces are remarkably smooth and there is immense eye appeal. The 1941 is surprisingly scarce in such exemplary condition, given the mintage of more than 200 million pieces.

361

1943-P 5C Doubled Die Obverse MS67 NGC. FS-106, formerly FS-029. This is a wonderful example of the popular Doubled Eye variety. The strike is solid and the luster strong on this lightly gold-toned Superb Gem. Listed on page 131 of the 2010 Guide Book.(Registry values: P1)

362

1943-P 5C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Full Steps PCGS. CAC. FS-106, formerly FS-029. All obverse legends are nicely die doubled, as is Jefferson's eye. Delicate apricot, rose-red, and sky-blue toning drapes this thoroughly lustrous and magnificently preserved Superb Gem. The strike is uncommonly sharp, although traces of the planchet surface are seen on the jaw and cheekbone. Population: 13 in 66 Full Steps, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

363

1959-D 5C MS66 Five Full Steps NGC. A pleasing yellow hue graces the highly lustrous surfaces of this Premium Gem. The strike is nearly full, and there are only a couple of minuscule abrasions on Jefferson's cheek. The 1959-D is conditionally scarce at this level.(Registry values: P1)

364

1964-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Pale blue and peach shadings embrace each side of this lively Premium Gem. The strike is uncommonly crisp, particularly on the steps of Monticello. As one of just two MS66 Full Steps pieces graded by PCGS with none finer (8/09), a highly important coin for the Registry collector.(Registry values: P1)

365

1969-S 5C MS64 Full Steps ANACS. Orange-gold, violet, lilac, and greenish-gold surfaces exhibit sharply struck design elements and possess bright luster. Minute marks, more so on the reverse, prevent a Gem classification.(Registry values: P1)

Proof Jefferson Nickels

366

1938 Proof Jefferson Nickel Mounted with Signature. Hints of canary-yellow color are visible on Jefferson's cheek and elsewhere on the obverse. The reverse is hidden by the paper backing of the frame. This first-year proof Jefferson nickel is mounted in an 8 x 10.5 inch presentation card, signed by Felix Schlag and attested to by a notary public, with the notation that this is number 25 of 150 page-coin combinations signed this way. Tastefully framed with a wire on the back for hanging. The back has a description attached from an old auction catalog. This is only the third example that has appeared in any of our past auctions since 1993. We previously offered number 27, in a wood frame, and number 123 in a black frame.

Early Half Dimes

367

1792 H10C Half Disme, Judd-7, Pollock-7, R.4, VF35 PCGS. The 1792 half disme exists in a sort of "twilight zone" between the Colonial/Early American issues and the Federal coinages. The 1792 half disme, along with the Birch cent, Silver-Center cent, and 1792 disme, share the same unifying motto, "LIBERTY PARENT OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY" in varying degrees of abbreviation, indicative of a conscious effort at uniformity. While the 1792 half disme dies are not signed, they are stylistically linked to the different varieties of Birch cent, suggesting that their creators were the same.
Among the various 1792-dated patterns, the half disme is the only one that is not rare in an absolute sense, though it is very scarce. Recent research suggests that despite the relatively high mintage, the 1792 half dismes were not intended to circulate, though in the context of the United States in 1792, a round disc made of good silver and stamped UNITED STATES OF AMERICA was bound to either circulate or be hoarded, depending on the scarcity of specie.
This example shows appreciable, even wear across each side, suggestive of either circulation or time spent as a pocket-piece, yet within the bounds of the Very Fine grade, it offers exceptional quality, with neither pre-striking planchet flaws nor post-striking abrasions of any significance. Luminous rose and gold elements grace otherwise pewter-gray surfaces that have considerable "life" to them. Slight waviness is present at the lower reverse, and a small flaw below the M of AMERICA serves as a pedigree marker. Population: 4 in 35, 39 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P9)

368

1795 H10C Fine 15 PCGS. V-3, LM-4, R.6. A very rare variety distinguished by a last star distant from the bust and the berry pattern on the left branch of the wreath. Though significantly worn, this example remains luminous beneath silver-gray and peach toning that shows dots of deeper color near the rims.(Registry values: P4)

369

1796 H10C LIKERTY AU55 NGC. V-1, LM-1, R.3. The popular LIKERTY variety is actually a later die state of this variety. Vibrant purple and blue toning covers most of the surfaces, but the protected areas have hints of tan and gray patina. The centers are a touch soft, as often seen, but there are no marks of any significance. All 1796 half dimes are scarce-to-rare with a mintage of just 10,230 pieces.(Registry values: P7)

370

1797 H10C 15 Stars MS63 NGC. V-2, LM-1, R.3. Star 15 touches bust, and there are two inner berries and one outer. The first 1797 half dimes were the 15 Stars coins, struck early in the year. Today they are the most plentiful of all 1797 half dime varieties, and the easiest to acquire in Mint State grades (Russell Logan and John McCloskey, 1998).
This Select piece has bold design details everywhere except at the center of the obverse and reverse, a typical characteristic of the issue. The ivory surfaces have frosty luster with hints of light gold-tan toning. A few light marks are seen on each side, but an attractive coin overall. Census: 7 in 63, 19 finer (8/09), for all 1797 half dime varieties.(Registry values: P6)

371

1800 H10C XF40 PCGS. CAC. V-1, LM-1, R.3. The left stars are well spaced and the 8 in the date has a thick center. Delightful red and yellow-gold colors in the margins yield to light blue and silver-gray toning across the devices. Several faint clash marks are visible on both sides. There are no marks of any significance, and the details are boldly defined.(Registry values: P5)

Bust Half Dimes

372

1830 H10C MS65 NGC. V-7, LM-7, R.2. The 8 in the date is lightly repunched south. Aquamarine and golden-orange endow this lustrous and beautifully preserved Gem. A wonderful Capped Bust type coin. Census: 35 in 65, 34 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

373

1831 H10C MS65 NGC. V-3, LM-7, R.2. The O in OF is repunched, and die erosion is present on the field near the chin, as made. A lustrous Gem with rich lime-green and cherry-red patina, essentially perfect aside from a solitary hairline above the date.(Registry values: N2998)

374

1832 H10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. V-8, LM-5, R.1. A beautiful Premium Gem that displays dappled apple-green and golden-tan toning. Well struck aside from unimportant softness on the left shield border. Pristine save for faint contact on the right obverse field. An outstanding Bust type coin. Population: 36 in 66, 8 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

375

1833 H10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. V-1, LM-10, R.1. This needle-sharp Premium Gem offers dynamic cartwheel sheen, and both sides are untoned aside from a hint of straw-gold iridescence. A virtually pristine representative of this collectible Capped Bust series. Something of a "Scarface" variety, with a slender vertical die crack crossing Liberty's cheek and neck. Population: 17 in 66, 7 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

376

1835 H10C Small Date, Small 5C MS65 NGC. V-7, LM-10, R.1. The variety is confirmed by a low 3 in the date and the second A of AMERICA being separate from the arrowhead. Lustrous surfaces display subtle grayish-blue toning with occasional lilac and gold accents, and are devoid of mentionable contact marks. All of the design elements exhibit clear definition. A very attractive Gem specimen that will fit comfortably into a high-grade half dime collection or a type set.(Registry values: P1)

Seated Half Dimes

377

1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery MS65 PCGS. Lustrous and unabraded with medium olive and golden-russet toning. Sharply struck save for the leaf near the H in HALF. The lower reverse has a few trivial flecks. Population: 51 in 65, 24 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

378

1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery MS65 PCGS. Obverse stars 8 and 11 are repunched. A lovely, lightly toned specimen with creamy golden-beige toning and satiny luster. Surface marks are minimal. Population: 51 in 65, 24 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

379

1839-O H10C No Drapery MS66 NGC. Valentine-2B. The 1 and 9 in the date show repunching at the base and several cracks run through the reverse. Both sides of this Premium Gem display frosty luster on its silver-gray surfaces, each of which is devoid of mentionable marks. A well executed strike leaves strong definition on the design elements. Census: 2 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1)

380

1840 H10C No Drapery MS66 PCGS. Although a small number of pieces have received a higher grade, this Premium Gem is one of the most attractive examples we recall handling. Both sides have full frosty mint luster beneath delicate ivory, gold, and blue toning. The surfaces are pristine and entirely void of marks. The strike is sharp and the eye appeal is first-rate. Population: 10 in 66, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

381

1841 H10C MS65 PCGS. A lustrous Gem beneath the rich patina that is this coin's hallmark. Dappled cerulean, violet, and blue-gray shadings embrace each side. Population: 10 in 65, 12 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

382

1843 H10C MS65 NGC. While plentiful in most grades, the 1843 becomes scarce-to-rare in upper Mint State grades. Attractive Gems such as the present coin are few and far between. Pleasing purple toning covers both sides, with wafts of orange-gold in the margins of the reverse. The strike is razor-sharp, and clash marks are visible on both sides. A few minuscule handling marks and blemishes keep this piece from perfection. Census: 22 in 65, 10 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

383

1849/6 H10C MS66 NGC. V-2. A die flaw on the center stroke of the date is a useful diagnostic. Aside from variety considerations, this is a magnificent Premium Gem, immensely lustrous beneath watery blue-green, gold, and peach patina. This carefully preserved coin is housed in a prior-generation holder.

384

1853 H10C Arrows MS66 PCGS. A touch of deep red patina enhances the mostly untoned surfaces. Coruscating satiny luster complements the nearly fully struck design elements. Prominent clash marks are noted on each side. A couple of minuscule handling marks do not distract. An excellent piece for a type collector. Population: 30 in 66, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

385

1856 H10C MS66 NGC. Soft orange, blue-green, and violet patina drapes the lustrous surfaces of this Premium Gem. Well struck except for the denticles, and clean aside from a shallow mark above the HA in HALF. Census: 39 in 66, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

386

1859 H10C MS67 NGC. The 1859 is a relatively common date in the Seated Liberty half dime series, though the better levels of Mint State are scarce. Soft luster shows through the medium-intensity bluish-gray and orange-gold toning, and an impressive strike sharpens the design features. Impeccably preserved throughout. Census: 17 in 67, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

387

1866 H10C MS62 NGC. Ex: Las Vegas Collection. The essentially untoned obverse of this half dime cedes to medium intensity bluish-gray patina that covers most of the reverse. The design features are well impressed. A few minuscule handling marks are noted on the obverse.(Registry values: N991)

388

1866 H10C MS64 NGC. Attractive violet, blue, and deep red toning coats the lustrous surfaces of this well preserved near-Gem. Faint clash marks are noted on both sides. A sharply struck example of this low mintage (10,000 pieces) issue. Census: 14 in 64, 16 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

389

1866 H10C MS67 NGC. Boldly impressed with remarkable luster and exquisite patina. The obverse shows an upper curving band of cerulean toning over light golden patina on the rest of that side, while the reverse shows circles of ocean-blue and gold-orange that frame a silver-gray and lemon-gold center. Census: 2 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1)

390

1867 H10C MS66 NGC. Attractive cobalt-blue and reddish-purple toning envelops the resplendent surfaces. The reverse is decidedly prooflike, while the obverse is nearly so. Prominent clash marks are seen on the obverse, and the reverse has a number of vertical striations. This razor-sharp example has outstanding eye appeal. Census: 9 in 66, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

391

1868 H10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. The small postwar subsidiary silver mintages continued with this issue, struck to the extent of only 88,600 circulation strikes. Lovely medium intensity multicolored patina covers both sides, each of which shows a remarkable lack of distractions. A well struck piece. Scarce in Mint State, and rare so fine. Population: 5 in 66, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

392

1869 H10C MS67 NGC. The 1869 is a better date in the Seated Liberty half dime series and is rare in Superb Gem, the condition of the present offering. Light cobalt-blue and lavender toning adorns both sides, each of which displays semiprooflike fields that highlight the devices. The design elements exhibit the typically strong strike. Nicely preserved throughout. Census: 1 in 67, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

393

1872-S H10C Mintmark Below Bow MS66 PCGS. The PCGS insert mistakenly says Mintmark Above. Medium intensity multicolored toning bathes the lustrous surfaces of this Premium Gem and a sharp strike imparts strong definition to the design features. Both sides are well cared for. Population: 40 in 66, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

394

1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS66 PCGS. CAC. A delightful Premium Gem representative of this late-date issue. Solidly struck with mellow rose-gray patina and a sloping die crack that runs from Liberty's head to the rim. Population: 13 in 66, 2 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P1)

Proof Seated Half Dimes

395

1869 H10C PR67 PCGS. PCGS and NGC have certified a fairly large number of the 600-piece 1869 proof half dime mintage. A mere seven of these, however, attain the Superb Gem level, and only one coin finer. Golden-orange patina is accented with splashes of sky-blue and crimson and a solid strike emboldens the design elements. Both sides yield a degree of field-motif contrast at various angles. Population: 2 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

396

1870 H10C PR66 PCGS. Pumpkin-gold and forest-green consume this razor-sharp and virtually pristine specimen. A delightful proof silver type coin. Much scarcer than implied by its Guide Book mintage of 1,000 pieces, since the Mint melted many unsold sets. Population: 11 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

397

1870 H10C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Sun-gold and aquamarine toning embraces this fully struck and beautifully preserved Gem. Given the mintage of 1,000 pieces, proofs became unexpectedly scarce after unsold sets were melted. Population: 2 in 65 Cameo, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

398

1871 H10C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. Of the 960 proof half dimes minted in 1871, many were melted (Al Blythe, 1992). NGC and PCGS have certified a scant four Ultra/Deep Cameo specimens, the current Superb Gem being one (8/09). Splashes of gunmetal-blue, purple, and yellow-gold patina gravitates to the borders, and sharply struck design elements stand out against the mirrored fields at all angles. Impeccably preserved throughout.(Registry values: P1)

399

1872 H10C PR66 Cameo NGC. Champagne-gold centers transition to deep gold, purple, and electric-blue at the peripheries. This exquisitely struck piece displays pleasing field-motif contrast and impeccable preservation. Census: 11 in 66 Cameo, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P1)

Early Dimes

400

1796 10C VF35 PCGS. JR-1, R.3. An early die state example with the star 1 rim break smaller than normal. This eminently collectible first-year-of-issue dime is a bit rough at the center of the obverse but still attractive, with its bold details and even golden-gray and blue patina.
Ex: Heritage (2/2003), lot 6208.(Registry values: P7)

401

1797 10C 13 Stars VG8 PCGS. JR-2, R.4. A steel-gray representative that also displays hints of rose and aqua toning. All stars and letters are present, and Liberty's eye is evident. The central reverse has a few faint hairlines, and faded minor thin marks are near LIBERTY, but the overall appearance is pleasing for the VG level. Population: 2 in 8, 16 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P7)

402

1804 10C 14 Stars on Reverse--Repaired, Whizzed--NCS. XF Details. JR-2, R.5. The 14 Stars reverse die was used for both dimes and quarter eagles in 1804. Only about 40 to 50 dimes of this variety survive, along with a similar quantity of the 13 Stars reverse variety. Demand for these coins in all grades is considerable. As a date, 1804 is especially rare in higher grades, and presently there are no Mint State pieces known. Only a few XF and AU grade coins exist, while the majority of pieces survive in low grades, typically VG or lower.
This example is sharply detailed, at least XF, but has dull and rough surfaces. It was probably buried for a long period of time. The centers are pewter-gray, with peripheral brown patina. Improperly cleaned at some time, although probably not whizzed as suggested by NCS.(Registry values: P8)

403

1807 10C Fine 12 PCGS. JR-1, R.2. The only dies for this final Draped Bust date. A lavender-gray example that has a majority of letters visible within E PLURIBUS UNUM. Some hair detail is also present. Unmarked save for two thin lines on the upper left obverse.(Registry values: P5)

Bust Dimes

404

1809 10C XF45 PCGS. JR-1, R.4. A pleasing Choice XF example of an issue that is very scarce in an absolute sense. Dusky mauve, olive, and violet patina graces the luminous, lightly worn surfaces. Population: 3 in 45, 18 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

405

1811/09 10C MS63 NGC. JR-1, R.3. The only variety. All 1811 dimes are scarce, particularly in Mint State. Attractive violet, gold, and red toning encircles the silver-gray centers. Light clash marks are seen on the obverse, while the reverse has several die cracks. A few tiny abrasions do not detract from the impressive reflectivity in the fields. The design elements are boldly defined. Census: 1 in 63, 11 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

406

1820 10C Medium 0 MS63 PCGS. JR-6, R.3. This is the plate coin in Early United States Dimes 1796-1837. It is also the 1973 Reed Hawn Collection coin, called MS65 and the finest seen by the Dime Book authors. The second T in STATES is low, a diagnostic for this moderately scarce variety. Dusky caramel-gold and chestnut-gray encompass this unmarked and satiny example. Designated as a Large 0 by PCGS, although the Dime Book refers to JR-6 as a Medium 0. Population: 27 in 63, 41 finer (8/09).
Ex: Reed Hawn Collection (Stack's, 8/1973), lot 687; Allen F. Lovejoy (Stack's, 10/1990), lot 43.(Registry values: N1793)

407

1820 10C Medium 0 MS64 NGC. JR-11, R.3. The T in UNITED is entered high, a pick-up point for this Medium 0 variety. Most numismatists would regard the present near-Gem as brilliant, although the lustrous borders display a hint of gold patina. The fields are flashy near the devices. Crisply struck and unmarked.(Registry values: N2998)

408

1821 10C Small Date AU50 PCGS. JR-10, R.2. The date is small and the second 1 is not under the hair curl. On the reverse, the scroll ends under the middle of the M in AMERICA. Deep purple-gray patina fills the margins, while lighter toning covers the centers. The design elements are well-defined, and there are no distracting marks. Population: 6 in 50, 18 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N991)

409

1821 10C Small Date MS63 NGC. JR-9, R.2. The date is small, and on the reverse the scroll ends under the left edge of the left foot of the M in AMERICA. Pleasing lilac and gray colors intermingle on the well-preserved surfaces. Several clash marks are visible on the reverse, and the details are boldly defined. The 1821 is scarce in mint condition.(Registry values: N2998)

410

1821 10C Small Date MS64 PCGS. JR-8, R.2. This satiny near-Gem is deeply toned in gunmetal-gray and cobalt-blue. A minimally abraded example. The strike is precise aside from a few left-side stars. JR-8 is plentiful in well circulated grades but is surprisingly rare in Mint State. Population: 2 in 64, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

411

1823/2 10C Small Es MS66 NGC. JR-1, R.3. Two obverse dies are known and both feature the 1823/2 overdate. This variety is identified by the reverse, which has small E's in the legend. The 1823 ranks on the scarcer side compared to other Capped Bust dimes, but it is still readily available in most grades. However, Premium Gem examples are virtually unheard of. NGC, which usually does not distinguish between Small and Large E's, has only graded two MS66 examples of both varieties, with none finer. PCGS has not certified any pieces above MS65 and reports just two Small E's specimens at that level (7/09).
Scintillating satiny luster radiates beneath the rich toning. A lovely ring of lilac and rose surrounds the gunmetal-gray fields, while the high points show hints of steel-blue patina. The eagle's head and Liberty's hair are a trifle soft. Careful inspection with a loupe reveals only a couple of nearly imperceptible handling marks. This outstanding specimen is housed in an early NGC holder.(Registry values: N7079)

412

1824/2 10C MS64 PCGS. JR-1, R.3. The upper curve and downstroke of the underdigit 2 is all too obvious. This lustrous near-Gem has undisturbed surfaces and a whisper of olive toning. The centers are typically impressed, but the remainder of the design is sharply struck. Population: 6 in 64, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

413

1827 10C MS63 PCGS. JR-5, R.3. The very high date, star 6 close to lower edge of a denticle, and the double denticle over the U of UNITED confirm the variety. Uniform grayish-tan toning with bluish accents covers both sides of this Select specimen. A well struck and nicely preserved piece.(Registry values: N1793)

414

1827 10C MS64 NGC. JR-6, R.2. The second T in STATES is lightly repunched. Aquamarine borders encompass orange-gold centers. A satiny and mark-free near-Gem, well struck aside from the claws and vertical shield stripes. At least five sets of clashmarks (as made) are present above the eagle's head.(Registry values: N2998)

415

1827 10C MS66 NGC. JR-4, R.2. Of this variety, the authors of Early United States Dimes: 1796-1837 write that "High grade pieces above XF45 are obtainable with patience. Finest seen is MS65 (lot 295, Stack's Allen Sale, Feb. 4, 1977)." With partially reflective surfaces beneath gunmetal-blue and reddish-golden iridescence, the present Gem easily displaces the Stack's coin as the finest known representative of this die variety. The central portraits show noteworthy definition for the series and neither the obverse nor the reverse reveal any distracting abrasions. Some degree of typical flatness is seen on many of the obverse stars. An important opportunity for collectors who specialize in this interesting series. Census: 5 in 66, 2 finer (8/09) for all 1827 varieties.(Registry values: N7079)

416

1829 10C Small 10C MS63 NGC. JR-3, R.4. This very scarce variety is identifiable by the double denticle below the date and the upright in the denomination entirely left of the feather. Semiprooflike fields establish moderate contrast with the design elements. Splashes of gold and aqua-green visit each side.(Registry values: N1793)

417

1829 10C Medium 10C MS62 NGC. JR-12, R.3. Star 7 points to the center of the headband, and the RI in AMERICA are joined. Light blue-gray patina concentrates at the margins, and the design elements are crisply impressed. Some light handling marks are visible on each side.(Registry values: P1)

418

1829 10C Large 10C MS63 NGC. JR-1, R.4. The reverse with large denomination and an arrowhead nearly touching the final A in AMERICA. Pleasingly lustrous and well struck with rich ocean-blue and dusky reddish-orange toning present on each side.(Registry values: P1)

419

1829 10C Large 10C MS65 NGC. JR-2, R.2. Although this is a relatively common variety in most grades, it is rare at this lofty level of preservation. Deep violet and red toning surrounds the mostly pale gray and beige centers. Flashy luster complements the boldly struck design elements. There are probably only about a dozen JR-2 examples in Gem and higher grades (7/09).(Registry values: P1)

420

1831 10C MS65 NGC. JR-6, R.3. Probably the scarcest among the six die marriages known for this collectible date. A lustrous and untoned Gem with mark-free surfaces. Limited in grade only by the strike, which shows moderate incompleteness on Liberty's curls beneath the cap and on the eagle's neck and claws. Census: 24 in 65, 15 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

421

1831 10C MS65 PCGS. JR-3, R.1. A series of slender peripheral die cracks on each side makes variety identification an easy task. A gorgeous and brilliant Gem that boasts exemplary preservation and a pinpoint-sharp strike. Although NGC and PCGS have each certified one example as MS68, the present piece will satisfy even the most demanding specialist. Population: 12 in 65, 11 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

422

1832 10C MS64 NGC. JR-6, R.3. Essentially untoned with just a hint of peripheral color, this shimmering near-Gem has a crisp strike and an exemplary reverse. The surfaces are virtually unabraded, and a few very faint slide marks on the obverse can only be detected with magnification. Census: 42 in 64, 15 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

423

1833 10C MS66 NGC. JR-5, R.1. While JR-5 is a relatively common variety for the year and examples can be located above XF, at the MS66 level this piece must rate at the top of the Condition Census. The devices are well brought up throughout. The strength of strike contributes to the coin's well-balanced appearance overall. Another factor is the rich reddish centers that are surrounded by deep blue at the margins, and the toning is enlivened by bright, satiny luster. Census: 3 in 66, 3 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

424

1834 10C Small 4 MS64 PCGS. JR-7, R.2. This die pairing is easily distinguished by the long, well formed serif on the 4 in the date. The surfaces are beautifully toned in deep dusky rose, magenta, and ocean-blue. The strike is well executed except on the arrow feathers and talons, and on the hair below LIBERTY. An appealing and collectible example. Population: 27 in 64, 10 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

425

1834 10C Large 4 MS66 NGC. JR-1, R.1. Lavish violet-red, golden-brown, and emerald-green toning endows this exactingly struck, satiny, and virtually unabraded Premium Gem. A formidable example that would be a highlight of any Capped Bust dime date or variety collection. JR-1 was the die variety represented in the famous King of Siam proof set.(Registry values: P1)

426

1835 10C MS63 NGC. JR-6, R.4. Block 8 in date and ME of AMERICA joined at base. Deep violet, orange, and sky-blue toning bathes both sides of this Select dime, subduing to a degree the luster. Minimally marked.(Registry values: N1793)

Seated Dimes

427

1839 10C No Drapery MS64 PCGS. Soft violet and champagne-gold patina is joined by splashes of cobalt-blue on the reverse. Lustrous surfaces exhibit well struck design features and are minimally marked. Population: 30 in 64, 32 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

428

1844 10C VF20 ANACS. Pleasing battleship-gray covers the fields, while the devices have a somewhat lighter tan complexion. Some verdigris is noted in the recesses near the borders. There are no marks of any significance. The 1844 is a desirable date among collectors.(Registry values: N991)

429

1844 10C VF25 ANACS. Walter Breen (1988) writes, "the late Frank C. Ross, hack writer for the Kansas City area, hoarded 1844 dimes and for years publicized how rare this date was, going so far as to award it the sobriquet 'Little Orphan Annie.'" The present coin exhibits a mix of sea-green, violet, and gold on the obverse, while the reverse has yellow toned devices and gunmetal-gray fields. A crispy defined specimen.(Registry values: N991)

430

1844 10C VF25 ANACS. A ring of light purple and sky-blue in the margins blends nicely with the deep gray patina in the fields. The devices, however, have orange-gray toning. Scattered marks define the grade, and none merit specific mention. A nice example of this challenging date.(Registry values: N991)

431

1844 10C VF25 ANACS. A moderately circulated example of this elusive date. Delightful sky-blue, silver-gray, and medium-brown intermingle on the surfaces of this well-defined representative. Minimally marked with minor detritus in the protected areas of the reverse.(Registry values: N991)

432

1844 10C XF40 ANACS. The 1844 is been in high demand for several decades due to its diminutive mintage. Splashes of lavender, yellow-gold, and medium-brown accent the surfaces of this minimally marked piece.(Registry values: N1793)

433

1844 10C XF40 ANACS. Lovely lavender and light blue accents combine with medium-gray patina on both sides of this clearly detailed piece. A few minor marks and a tiny spot are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

434

1844 10C --Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. The surfaces appear microgranular from whizzing, but the borders have attractively retoned golden-brown and ocean-blue. A well defined example of this famous key date.(Registry values: N1793)

435

1844 10C XF45 PCGS. With a mintage of just 72,500 pieces, the 1844 is a scarce issue that is seldom seen in high grades. An arc of deep hazel and violet toning graces the left half of the obverse, while the rest of the surfaces are silver-gray. The details are clearly defined and there are no distracting marks. Housed in a green-label PCGS holder. Population: 11 in 45, 17 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

436

1853 10C Arrows MS64 PCGS. The silver-gray reverse cedes to a blend of mauve, golden-brown, and electric-blue on the obverse. Lustrous surfaces exhibit well struck motifs and are minimally abraded.(Registry values: N1793)

437

1853 10C Arrows MS65 NGC. Always a popular issue because of the limited years of issue, 1853-1855, the Arrows type is not generally available in the better grades of Uncirculated as most entered the channels of commerce and stayed there. The surfaces of this piece show dappled orange, rose, and violet shadings with soft mint frost beneath that enlivens each side. The striking details are strong throughout, and the overall eye appeal is far above average.(Registry values: N2998)

438

1857 10C MS66 NGC. Substantially above-average detail for this Philadelphia issue with soft, pleasing luster beneath rich patina. The obverse shows dappled blue-green and gold outer toning around a violet and orange center, while the reverse shows a blend of similar colors. Marvelously well-preserved. Census: 12 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1)

439

1859 10C MS64 PCGS. Chestnut-gold toning invigorates this shimmering and well preserved near-Gem. The strike is exemplary aside from some weakness on the first S in STATES. Population: 17 in 64, 38 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

440

1862 10C MS67 NGC. A well struck, practically untouched Superb Gem with softly frosted luster and amazing eye appeal. Both sides are snowy silver-white, and whispers of lemon-gold close to the margins are the only hint of patina. For this Civil War-era issue, the only MS67 representative certified by NGC (8/09).(Registry values: N1)

441

1864 10C VF25 PCGS. The 1864 dime had a mintage of just 11,000 circulation strikes. Deep purple-gray toning around the borders frames the mostly champagne-gray centers. The design elements show relatively strong residual detail, though Liberty's head reveals the usual softness. What few marks that are present are inoffensive.(Registry values: N991)

442

1873-CC 10C Arrows PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .97 suggests Environmental Damage as the reason, or is among the reasons, which PCGS did not assign a grade to this coin. In our opinion, it has XF details but is dull from cleaning and granular from environmental corrosion. A short pinscratch is noted on the field near Liberty's chin. Even rarer than suggested by the mintage of 18,791 pieces, since few if any were saved by collectors.

443

1881 10C MS66 NGC. Lustrous, beautiful, and brilliant. This suitably struck Premium Gem is all the more desirable since it is from a low mintage of only 24,000 pieces. Morgan dollar and gold production had priority that year. Census: 6 in 66, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

444

1885 10C MS67 NGC. With its gorgeous silver-white luster and impressive preservation, this later-date Seated dime Superb Gem would make an excellent addition to a type or date set. Well-defined save for slight softness at the upper obverse and lower reverse rims. Census: 16 in 67, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

445

1886 10C MS66 PCGS. This sharply struck Premium Gem exhibits golden-brown and aquamarine shades. Exceptionally preserved, and housed in a green label holder. Population: 27 in 66, 7 finer (8/09).
Ex: Heritage (11/04), lot 6228.(Registry values: N1793)

446

1887 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Splendid satiny luster glistens throughout the untoned surfaces. The strike is sharp save for a touch of weakness on Liberty's head. A couple of pin-sized handling marks are nearly imperceptible to the unaided eye. Population: 21 in 66, 2 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

447

1891 10C MS66 NGC. A touch of red toning at the northwest obverse adds color to this frosty and nearly untoned Premium Gem. Both sides show clash marks, and a faint outline of the E in DIME is visible in the right obverse field. A few tiny luster grazes are nearly imperceptible to the unaided eye. Census: 55 in 66, 19 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Seated Dimes

448

1844 10C PR64 PCGS. Perhaps it is the Little Orphan Annie nickname given to the 1844 Seated Liberty dime that makes it such a popular issue with collectors. A low business strike mintage of just 72,500 coins adds to its importance as a key date in the series. As a proof, the 1844 is one of the most highly respected Seated dimes of any date.
While the number of proofs originally produced in 1844 is unknown, the total was doubtless extremely small. Some estimates suggest that only eight proofs were originally minted, although current research shows that the proof mintage was actually in the range of a couple of dozen pieces. This medium gold-toned Choice proof glitters with deeply mirrored fields and boldly defined devices that exhibit frosty luster. Both sides have splashes of iridescence that add to its excellent aesthetic appeal. Population: 2 in 64, 1 finer (8/09).
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (1/1975), lot 220; Bowers and Ruddy (5/1976), lot 309; Bowers and Ruddy (2/1977), lot 106; Auction '90 (RARCOA, 8/1990), lot 605.

449

1855 10C Arrows PR65 NGC. Breen-3290. Breen says: "Obvious double date. Proof only. Very rare." First punched too far to the right then corrected. The number of 1855 proof dimes struck is unknown, but must have been extremely small. Breen writes in his Proof encyclopedia that: "At most a couple of dozen survive, perhaps less." NGC/PCGS population data are more in line with Breen's contention, as the two services have graded 18 pieces (a number of which are likely resubmissions).
Medium intensity reddish-gold patina dominates both sides of this Gem proof, accented with splashes of electric-blue at the borders. The design elements are sharply struck, save for minor weakness in the leaves of the upper right part of the wreath. A few minuscule marks do not detract from the great overall eye appeal. Census: 2 in 65, 0 finer (8/09).

450

1861 10C PR66 NGC. CAC. Light blue and tan patina covers both sides of this resplendent Premium Gem. A loupe locates only a couple of insignificant grazes. The strike is needle-sharp, and the eye appeal is excellent. A mere 1,000 proofs were struck, and they are difficult to locate above Choice. Census: 10 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

451

1870 10C PR65 PCGS. Boldly impressed with gleaming fields. While the obverse of this Gem has a thin layer of silver-gray patina, the reverse has gorgeous near-brilliance surrounding the frosted devices, with only a hint of gold present at the lower rim. Population: 21 in 65, 6 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

452

1871 10C PR66 NGC. Cherry-red and sea-green illuminate the obverse, while the reverse features turquoise-blue and lime patina. An exactingly struck Premium Gem with nicely reflective fields and outstanding eye appeal. A meager 960 proofs were struck. Census: 12 in 66, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

453

1873 10C Arrows PR67 Cameo NGC. Between the two varieties of the proof 1873 dime, the later With Arrows production run was smaller, with just 800 pieces struck compared with 1,100 coins for the No Arrows design. The Arrows variant's desirability to type collectors further increases pressure on the small supply, particularly in higher grades. This memorable Superb Gem proof has outstanding contrast through distinctive reddish-gold patina. Despite the toning, neither the flash of the deep mirrors nor the frost across the devices is dimmed. Census: 3 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

454

1878 10C PR65 Cameo NGC. Type Two Reverse. Icy devices compare favorably with the untoned mirrored fields. This unperturbed Gem appears flawless aside from a trivial retained lamination near the E in DIME. Just 800 proofs were struck. Census: 7 in 65 Cameo, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

455

1879 10C PR65 PCGS. A richly toned and gorgeous Gem proof with aqua-emerald and deeper blue toning on each side; on the obverse, the former color is at the margins and the latter appears in the center, while on the other side, roughly the opposite is true. A coin of impressive quality that should appeal to the collector with a discerning eye. Population: 27 in 65, 21 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

456

1882 10C PR67 Cameo NGC. A beautifully preserved Superb Gem with considerable contrast that perseveres through rich toning. On the obverse, bands of blue-green, violet, orange, and gold toning surround a near-brilliant circle right-of-center, while on the reverse, similar shadings converge on a smaller untoned core within the wreath. Census: 14 in 67 Cameo, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

457

1885 10C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. The 1885 dime comes with a mintage of 930 proofs, several hundred of which have survived to the present day. This includes numerous pieces that possess a Cameo finish. Ultra/Deep Cameos, on the other hand, are elusive, evidenced by a mere five coins having been certified (8/09). Heavily frosted motifs stand out against the mirrored fields of this Premium Gem Ultra. Both sides are essentially color free, sharply struck, and well preserved.(Registry values: N2998)

Barber Dimes

458

1894-O 10C MS64 PCGS. This earlier Barber dime issue of just 720,000 pieces is somewhat overshadowed by its S-mint counterpart, but in higher grade levels, series enthusiasts appreciate its rarity. This near-Gem representative has strong luster with peripheral green-gold and orange toning around silver-gray centers. Population: 10 in 64, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

459

1895 10C MS65 PCGS. The canary-gold and stone-gray surfaces teem with luster, and the strike is meticulous throughout. The lowest mintage Philadelphia issue, and thus desirable in all grades. At the MS65, a good value relative to the key 1895-O. Population: 12 in 65, 12 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

460

1895-O 10C VF30 PCGS. The light silver-gray motifs stand out against deeper golden-gray patina in the fields. Nicely defined, including clarity in all letters of LIBERTY. Some wrapping machine marks are visible in the central reverse. From a mintage of just 440,000 pieces, it is scarce in all grades, and is in constant demand from Barber dime collectors.(Registry values: N1793)

461

1895-O 10C VF35 PCGS. Strong golden overtones enhance the silver and charcoal-gray elements of this charming Choice VF coin. Great eye appeal for the grade and a solid example of this low-mintage issue.(Registry values: N1793)

462

1895-S 10C MS64 PCGS. Variegated yellow-gold, violet, and lilac patination runs over the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem dime, and an exacting strike leaves crisp definition on the design elements. A few inoffensive ticks appear to barely preclude Gem status. This is the highest grade most collectors will encounter as Gems are elusive. Population: 26 in 64, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

463

1895-S 10C MS65 NGC. As indicated by inspection of NGC/PCGS population data, Gem 1895-S dimes are difficult to locate. Indeed, the two services have graded only eight such coins and four finer. Frosty luster envelops this MS65 example and a sharp strike leaves strong detail on the devices. Silver-gray surfaces are nicely preserved and reveal the slightest hint of light peripheral gold-tan color. Highly pleasing in all respects. Census: 4 in 65, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

464

1896-S 10C MS66 Prooflike NGC. Beautifully patinated in peach-gold and powder-blue. Well struck with smooth surfaces and noticeable field reflectivity. The third-lowest mintage of the series, trailing only the key 1895-O and the non-collectible 1894-S. As of (7/09), NGC has certified only three examples as Prooflike across all grades. NGC has yet to grade any 1896-S dimes above MS66, with or without a Prooflike designation.(Registry values: N4719)

465

1897 10C MS66 PCGS. Wonderfully original with a bright silver-golden reverse and a silver-gray obverse with dark-green and maroon peripheral highlights. The strike is bold and the only noticeable flaws are three tiny ticks on Liberty's face and nose. Population: 19 in 66, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

466

1898 10C MS66 PCGS. Eye-appealing jade-green and orange-red fully occupy this lustrous and exactingly struck Premium Gem. Although struck in great quantity by the standards of Barber coinage, the 1898 becomes very scarce above the MS65 level. Population: 24 in 66, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

467

1898-O 10C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Blue, green-gold, rose, and orange elements converge on this lustrous O-mint near-Gem. Minimally marked for the grade and well struck with subtle yet impressive eye appeal. Population: 15 in 64, 12 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

468

1899 10C MS66 PCGS. Lavender and olive colors endow this lustrous and boldly struck Premium Gem. A carefully preserved beauty that should appeal to the discerning series enthusiast. Population: 15 in 66, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

469

1900-O 10C MS65 NGC. An amazing Gem, nearly equal to the finest certified examples of the date. This beauty has brilliant satin luster with essentially untoned surfaces. A remarkable Barber dime from the New Orleans Mint, one of the few Gems to survive the century since they were struck. Census: 10 in 65, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

470

1901-O 10C MS63 PCGS. Lustrous surfaces are covered with dappled blue patina on the obverse and olive-green speckles on the reverse, and a well directed strike sharpens the design elements. A few minute marks define the grade. Population: 14 in 63, 30 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

471

1902-S 10C MS67 NGC. As one might expect, in MS67 the 1902-S is a significant condition rarity. NGC and PCGS combined report just three Superb Gems, with none finer (7/09). The present coin boasts shimmering satiny luster beneath mottled reddish-tan and silver-gray toning. Close examination under magnification reveals only a few tiny marks on Liberty's cheek. Needle-sharp design elements add to the aesthetic appeal.(Registry values: N4719)

472

1904 10C MS65 NGC. Strongly impressed, particularly on the wreath, with hints of pink and gold color against otherwise silver-white surfaces. The luster is vibrant. Census: 8 in 65, 7 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

473

1906-D 10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. A shining Gem from the first year of production for the Denver Mint, pleasingly detailed with delicate tan and olive-gold accents at the margins. Elegantly preserved with excellent eye appeal. Population: 8 in 65, 16 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

474

1906-D 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Iridescent cobalt-blue peripheries frame gray-mauve centers. The brightly lustrous surfaces are slightly subdued in the centers by the depth of the toning. The design motifs are sharply impressed throughout, and the surfaces are well preserved overall. A high-end example of this popular, common date, mintmarked Barber dime.(Registry values: N2998)

475

1906-O 10C MS66 NGC. Lustrous, well struck, and lightly toned in soft golden-gray. A lovely well preserved Premium Gem. Census: 10 in 66, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

476

1906-O 10C MS67 NGC. Golden-brown and ice-blue bathe this lustrous and meticulously struck Superb Gem. Beautifully toned and exceptionally preserved. The reverse appears pristine. An essentially unimprovable addition to the finest quality New Orleans Barber dime holding. Census: 6 in 67, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

477

1907-D 10C MS65 PCGS. Deep forest-green and golden-brown toning embraces this satiny and razor-sharp Gem. Devoid of contact, and among the nicest survivors of this early Denver Mint issue. Population: 6 in 65, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

478

1907-S 10C MS65 NGC. Surprisingly scarce in Gem condition even though 3.1 million pieces were produced. This is a brilliant coin that displays bright, satiny mint luster. Sharply defined except on the lower reverse, as sometimes seen. Census: 6 in 65, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

479

1910-S 10C MS65 PCGS. Shimmering satiny luster graces the fields of this nearly pristine Gem. Delicate steel-blue toning accents the borders. A sharply struck and attractive representative. Population: 18 in 65, 10 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

480

1911 10C MS66 PCGS. Eye-catching toning covers both sides, with lemon-yellow, purple, steel-blue, and lime-green present. Magnificent satiny luster highlights the powerfully struck design elements. PCGS has certified just 14 examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

481

1911-S 10C MS66 PCGS. Peripheral reddish-brown and electric-blue patina is more extensive and deeper on the obverse of this lustrous Premium Gem. This well struck piece reveals just a few grade-consistent marks. Population: 43 in 66, 8 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

482

1913 10C MS66 PCGS. One of the most populous Barber issues, with a mintage that falls just shy of 20 million pieces. Readily available through near-Gem but scarce any finer. This shining Premium Gem representative is well struck with strong luster and traces of peripheral gold patina that surround silver-gray centers. Population: 32 in 66, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

483

1914-D 10C MS67 NGC. The 1914-D is among the most available Barber dimes in Mint State, at least through near-Gem. Gems and Premium Gems are scarce and anything finer is rare. This silvery, lustrous Superb Gem displays frosty surfaces throughout, and as expected, there are no remotely relevant marks. A well executed strike leaves strong definition on the design elements. Census: 7 in 67, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Barber Dimes

484

1895 10C PR65 NGC. Splashes of cobalt-blue, golden-tan, and violet patination on the obverse yield to a more blended appearance on the reverse. Exquisitely struck design features establish mild variance with the reflective fields. Both sides are impeccably preserved. Census: 57 in 65, 80 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

485

1896 10C PR65 Cameo NGC. This brilliant Gem has obvious white-on-black contrast that would not be out of place in an Ultra Cameo holder. As made aside from a nearly imperceptible fingerprint near the profile. Just 762 proofs were produced. Census: 11 in 65 Cameo, 26 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

486

1897 10C PR66 PCGS. The deeply mirrored fields show sharp contrast against the frosty devices, although PCGS has not given this piece a Cameo designation. Faint rose toning enhances the nearly perfect surfaces. Population: 28 in 66, 19 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

487

1897 10C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Richly toned green-gold and orange at the margins with a fade-through to canary yellow and silver-white as the center nears. Pleasingly contrasted with a handful of hairlines hidden beneath the patina. Population: 13 in 64 Cameo, 28 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N991)

488

1898 10C PR66 PCGS. Bold cameo contrast is visible through the lovely deep iridescence of this Premium Gem proof, although it lacks the Cameo designation. In person, the visual delights of this specimen are easy to appreciate. Population: 30 in 66, 13 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

489

1900 10C PR66 NGC. The obverse of this piece has faint green-gold toning with significant contrast, while the reverse shows blue, violet, and orange patina. Both sides are beautiful. Census: 31 in 66, 25 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

490

1904 10C PR65 NGC. A sharply struck and gleaming Gem proof, pleasingly preserved. The fields are largely brilliant, though hints of champagne and orange are visible close to the rims. Census: 42 in 65, 37 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

491

1906 10C PR65 Cameo PCGS. A minimally toned and exactingly struck Gem. Obvious white on black contrast confirms the PCGS designation. A mere 675 proofs were produced. Population: 5 in 65 Cameo, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

492

1907 10C PR67 NGC. Fire-red, peach, and forest-green encompass this intricately struck Superb Gem. A loupe fails to locate any hairlines, and spots of any size are also absent. A scant 575 proofs were struck, few of which survive with such remarkable eye appeal. Census: 18 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

493

1910 10C PR66 NGC. A gleaming Premium Gem with mild contrast and electric patina. Sea-green and blue toning is present on each side, while the reverse adds dusty rose. Census: 25 in 66, 16 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Mercury Dimes

494

1916-D 10C PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or one of the reasons, why PCGS has not graded the present piece. In our opinion, this coin has the details of a XF example that has been cleaned. The fields are faintly hairlined, but there are no noticeable abrasions, and the vertical fasces lines are fully separated.

495

1916-D 10C Good 6 PCGS. Traces of deep purple and hazel on the rims and in the protected areas add color to the mostly gunmetal-gray surfaces. There are no marks of any significance and all of the details are clearly defined. This highly desirable key date is housed in a green-label PCGS holder.(Registry values: N1)

496

1916-D 10C VG8 PCGS. A problem-free and clearly defined example of the key to the Mercury dime series. The surfaces are mostly silver gray with occasional splashes of peripheral golden-brown and aqua toning.(Registry values: N1)

497

1916-D 10C Fine 12 PCGS. Lavender-gray and walnut-brown toning envelops this key date dime. The reverse rim is moderately granular near DIME, but the date and mintmark are bold, and the fasces show about one-third of their vertical lines. Above average in grade for this collector favorite, which is generally seen in AG or Good.(Registry values: N1)

498

1916-D 10C Fine 12 ANACS. The leftmost line within the fasces is complete, and the tips of the wing show some plumage detail. The date and mintmark are sharp, and the olive branch lacks the dark patina often associated with the grade. The reverse at 9 o'clock has a minute rim ding. A problem-free stone-gray representative of this coveted key date.(Registry values: N1)

499

1916-D 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. Wafts of light yellow toning accent the mostly pale gray surfaces of this popular key date Mercury dime. Myriad abrasions are seen on both sides, but there are no individually significant marks. The rods in the fasces are clearly delineated, and the rest of the details are crisp. Although cleaned, this piece would make a nice--and relatively affordable--representative.(Registry values: N1793)

500

1916-D 10C VF25 NGC. Cream-gray throughout the highpoints and open fields, with the usual charcoal toning in recessed areas such as the olive sprig. Most of the lines in the fasces are complete, although there are a couple of "bridges" present. One hair-thin mark from the rim to the nose.(Registry values: N1793)

501

1916-D 10C --Whizzed--NCS. Genuine. In our opinion, the coin has the details of an AU specimen. The bands are fully split on this key date dime, but the reverse is microgranular from whizzing and exhibits an enhanced satin sheen. The obverse has a slightly more original appearance. Delicate rose and olive toning denies full brilliance. A well-struck and appealing example, despite its impairments.(Registry values: N2998)

502

1916-D 10C AU58 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. Splashes of tan, violet, and deep red toning grace the surfaces of this near-Mint State representative. The lower part of the wing on Liberty's head is a bit soft, but the rest of the details are crisply defined, including the bands on the reverse. Pleasing luster enhances the eye appeal of this desirable issue.(Registry values: N2998)

503

1916-S 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. Radiantly lustrous surfaces display splashes of yellow-gold, ice-blue, and violet, and a well executed strike leaves sharp delineation on the design features, culminating in Full Bands. A few light ticks are visible on the reverse, but these are not individually serious. Census: 4 in 67 Full Bands, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

504

1917-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. With over 9.4 million pieces minted, even Gem examples of this Denver issue are readily available, but Full Bands coins are decidedly elusive. This boldly impressed survivor is impressively lustrous with green-gold and orange peripheral shadings framing light silver-gray centers. Population: 35 in 65 Full Bands, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

505

1917-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Sharply struck with a slightly pebbled texture to the fields. Both sides are brightly lustrous. While the obverse is minimally toned, the reverse shows a degree of rose and violet patina. Population: 61 in 66 Full Bands, 10 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

506

1919-S 10C MS62 Full Bands PCGS. Attractive forest-green and yellow-tan color graces the obverse, while the reverse shows mostly even golden color. Though a number of small ticks account for the grade, no single mark warrants individual mention.(Registry values: N491)

507

1919-S 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. With Full Bands definition, this is one of the two or three scarcest Mercury dime issues in Mint State. This piece has a satiny appearance and mostly untoned surfaces that betray just a hint of color on either side. A few tiny abrasions define the grade of this Select Uncirculated coin. Population: 13 in 63 Full Bands, 58 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

508

1919-S 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Ex: Joshua II Collection. After only the 1918-S, the 1919-S is the most difficult San Francisco Mercury dime to locate with Gem quality surfaces and Full Bands detail. If one were to consider total number of extant pieces, however, the 1919-S the definitely the rarer of the two issues. As befits the grade, this lustrous representative is devoid of distracting blemishes. Beautiful sunset-gold patina blankets both sides, but the crisply defined devices and incredibly sharp crossbands are easily this coin's most dominant attributes. An awe-inspiring survivor from this heavily circulated, little saved delivery. Population: 20 in 65 Full Bands, 3 finer (7/09).
Ex: Louis Bassano Collection (Heritage, 8/2000), lot 6989, which realized $11,155.(Registry values: N4719)

509

1923 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Bright luster emanates from both sides of this sharply struck Superb Gem. Hints of light gold show on the obverse, while the reverse displays golden-tan color at the borders. Devoid of mentionable marks. Population: 55 in 67 Full Bands, 2 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

510

1923-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. Coruscating satiny luster radiates from the brilliant surfaces of this well-preserved near-Gem. There are just a few slight grazes on Liberty's jawline. A powerfully impressed and appealing piece.(Registry values: N1793)

511

1924-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. An exacting strike delivers crisp detail to the design elements of this lustrous near-Gem, culminating in Full Bands. Wisps of orange-tan and gray patina visit both sides. Some minuscule ticks are fewer than what might be expected for the designated grade. Population: 93 in 64 Full Bands, 16 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

512

1924-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. The 1924-S is one of the best known strike rarities in the Mercury dime series, and population data has also proven this to be one of the most difficult issues in Mint State. The current example is an intensely lustrous piece that shows substantially above-average overall detail. Hints of purple and sky-blue toning are seen on the obverse, and golden-brown toning is apparent at the reverse periphery. A couple of trivial grade-defining marks are noted on each side. A planchet lamination is present at 8 o'clock on the reverse border. PCGS has graded only 16 finer Full Bands pieces (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

513

1925 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. As noted by David Lange in his The Complete Guide to Mercury Dimes, "Philadelphia Mint dimes of the 1920s are, as a rule, fairly well struck. 1925(P) is an exception." This Premium Gem is an exception to the exception, with bold detail and prominent luster throughout. Glimpses of green-gold toning grace otherwise light silver-gray surfaces. PCGS has graded just three finer Full Bands coins (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

514

1925-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Ex: Larry Shapiro. Faint gold toning adorns this lustrous branch mint Gem. Most design features are sharp with the exception of the tops of a few letters in LIBERTY and the bottoms of a few letters in ONE DIME. The 1925-D ranks as a scarce issue in all grades, and is especially important at the MS65 level, particularly with full bands. A prize for the advanced specialist. Population: 32 in 65 Full Bands, 28 finer (7/09).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 2026, which realized $3,737.50.(Registry values: N2998)

515

1926-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Both sides are primarily silver-white, but tinges of russet and lavender appear on both sides near the rim. The bold strike encompasses not only the all-important split bands, but most of the devices throughout, save for a hint of softness on the E of ONE. Population: 75 in 65 Full Bands, 18 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

516

1926-S 10C MS63 PCGS. Very well struck and lustrous, the visual impression is enhanced by delicate purple and amber patina. A few minute marks limit the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

517

1928-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. A frosty and strongly detailed Gem that is untoned throughout. The fields and devices are minimally marked overall (as one would expect from a Gem), and the only mark is a single luster graze on the neck of Liberty. Population: 60 in 65 Full Bands, 19 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

518

1928-D 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. Decisively struck with impressive luster. Light silver-gray color overall with hints of gold at the lustrous margins. Census: 20 in 65 Full Bands, 11 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

519

1929 10C MS68 ★ Full Bands NGC. A stunning coin, this is the single finest certified 1929 dime, the only example that bears an MS68 grade from either NGC or PCGS (8/09). In addition, NGC has bestowed upon it a Star designation, awarded for superior eye appeal. Considering the lavish golden-brown, cherry-red, and lime-green toning that endows both sides, that designation was amply justified. Exquisitely preserved, as demanded for the grade, with absolute separation on the bands on each side. Wonderful and singular, sure to be a trump in whatever Registry set eventually holds it.(Registry values: N2998)

520

1930-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Pale gold, pink, and silver-blue elements grace each side of this immensely lustrous Premium Gem. Boldly impressed and delightful with a few small slivers of deeper toning close to the margins. PCGS has graded nine finer Full Bands examples (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

521

1931-D 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. CAC. This Depression-era issue has a notably low mintage, and while Full Bands survivors are not uncommon, boldly struck and carefully preserved coins are. This Superb Gem, which is tied for numerically finest known to NGC or PCGS (8/09), has frosty silver-gray luster in the centers with deeper gold and crimson peripheral color.(Registry values: N1793)

522

1939-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. This brilliant Superb Gem provides potent luster and a good strike. Bereft of abrasions and highly attractive. Most Uncirculated 1939-S dimes are incompletely brought up, but the present piece has clear separation of the all-important central bands. Population: 29 in 67 Full Bands, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

523

1941 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. Boldly impressed with bright luster and gorgeous eye appeal. Most of each side is light silver-white, but golden-tan and rose peripheral elements are also present. Out of more than 175 million pieces struck, just five have been certified by PCGS as MS68 Full Bands with none finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

524

1941-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. Small S. Sweeping cartwheel luster illuminates this lightly toned powder-blue and apricot Superb Gem. The strike is needle-sharp throughout the central design elements, and only minor softness is noted on the peripheral legends as they approach the rim. Thorough examination beneath a loupe fails to locate even the most trivial contact.(Registry values: N1793)

525

1941-S 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. A shining and gorgeous Superb Gem representative of this San Francisco short-set issue, decisively struck with absolute separation on the reverse bands. The patina on this piece is fascinating; most of each side is bright silver-white, but gold-orange elements are also seen. On the obverse, it highlights Liberty's cap and neck, and on the reverse, it is present at the margins. This MS68 Full Bands coin should be of great interest to the Registry collector; PCGS has certified only four coins at that grade level and no finer Full Bands pieces (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

526

1942/1 10C AU50 PCGS. CAC. FS-101, formerly FS-010.7. An obvious overdate with the underdigit 1 at the left edge of the 2 in the date. Luster glimmers from the legends and device recesses of this pearl-gray and caramel-gold key date dime.(Registry values: N991)

527

1942/1-D 10C AU50 PCGS. CAC. FS-101, formerly FS-010.8. A lovely, lightly circulated example of this popular Mercury dime overdate with gold-orange and crimson peripheral elements gracing still-lustrous fields that are otherwise pearl-gray. Minimally abraded with great eye appeal.(Registry values: N991)

528

1942/1-D 10C AU58 Full Bands PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-010.8. A lustrous and lightly toned key date dime that has no obvious indication of circulation wear, although there is an area of milky powder-blue near the IM in DIME. More difficult to locate than the 1942/1 Philadelphia variety, since the Denver version of the overdate went undiscovered for additional years.(Registry values: N1793)

529

1944 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Delicate milky-tan toning in the periphery is barely noticeable on this virtually brilliant Superb Gem. Dazzling satiny luster highlights the razor-sharp design elements. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just two Full Bands examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N991)

Proof Mercury Dimes

530

1936 10C PR65 NGC. Peppered violet and russet toning accents the powerfully reflective surfaces. The strike is razor-sharp, as one would expect from a proof, and there are just a few inconsequential handling marks visible under magnification. One of just 4,130 proofs struck. Encapsulated in an older NGC holder.(Registry values: N1793)

531

1936 10C PR66 NGC. This powerfully lustrous Premium Gem boasts remarkably clean surfaces and razor-sharp design definition. Hints of violet and light red add color to this mostly brilliant specimen. The 1936 was the first proof Mercury dime issue and had a low mintage of just 4,130 pieces.(Registry values: N1793)

532

1936 10C PR67 NGC. This spectacular Superb Gem features cherry-red, lemon-gold, powder-blue, and jade-green toning. Fully struck and immaculate. No proofs were struck of the Mercury dime type for its first 20 years, but finally, 4,130 pieces were struck in 1936. Proof coinage continued until the needs of World War II ended specimen production after 1942. Census: 80 in 67, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

533

1936 10C PR67 PCGS. Light chestnut-gold toning visits this satiny and pinpoint-sharp Superb Gem. The obverse border near 3 o'clock has a few gray freckles. The scarcest entry in the brief seven-year run of proofs. Housed in a green label holder, and virtually unobtainable any finer. Population: 43 in 67, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

534

1938 10C PR67 ★ NGC. Fantastically appealing, as the Star designation suggests. This sharp Superb Gem specimen is mounted reverse-up in the holder, the better to showcase that side's electrifying gold and violet patina. Similar, slightly more subdued colors appear on the reflective obverse.(Registry values: N991)

535

1939 10C PR67 Cameo NGC. A brilliant and highly reflective Superb Gem. The design elements are nearly full, and both sides appear virtually perfect. A total of 9,321 proof 1939 Mercury dimes were struck, but they are seldom seen at such a lofty level of preservation. It would be virtually impossible to locate a better example. Census: 11 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

536

1939 10C PR67 Cameo NGC. A lovely Superb Gem example of this mid-date proof Mercury dime issue, made all the more remarkable by the contrast on each side. Each side is minimally toned with mild but distinct frost visible across the design elements. Carefully preserved, gleaming mirrors complete the eye appeal. Census: 11 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

Roosevelt Dimes

537

1946-S 10C MS68 ★ Full Bands NGC. Knob S. Navy-blue, plum-red, and russet-brown dominate the obverse, while the reverse displays generous blushes of aquamarine and tan. Lustrous and solidly struck with no indication of abrasions. Census: 3 in 68 ★ Full Bands, none finer (8/09).
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 749, which realized $3,737.50.(Registry values: P1)

538

1947-D 10C MS68 ★ NGC. Well struck with bands and patches of blue-green, lemon-yellow, and peach-orange patina on each side. Of the three examples of this issue graded MS68 by NGC, this is the only one to receive the Star (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

539

1947-S 10C MS68 Full Bands NGC. Trumpet Tail mintmark. The reverse has spectacular electric-blue color in the fields, while the torch has tan patina. The obverse is lightly toned with golden-brown and navy-blue freckles. A lustrous and gorgeously preserved Superb Gem.(Registry values: P1)

540

1948-D 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. Autumn-gold, cherry-red, and olive shades adorn the obverse, while the reverse has only a peripheral hint of lime patina. This decisively struck and lustrous Superb Gem is nearly pristine and represents the finest obtainable quality. Population: 2 in 68 Full Bands, 0 finer (8/09).
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2005), lot 1215, which realized $4,312.50.(Registry values: P1)

541

1948-S 10C MS68 ★ Full Torch NGC. An uncommonly high grade for this scarcer S-mint issue. Stone-white and thoroughly lustrous with clean surfaces and minor inexactness of strike on the letters near the left-side rims. Census: 4 in 68 ★ Full Torch, none finer with or without a Star designation (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

542

1951-S 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. Beautiful ruby-red and apple-green encompass the borders of this lustrous Superb Gem. The centers remain pearl-gray. Precisely struck and highly attractive. Roosevelt dime collectors know that the early S-mint dates are the most desirable issues in the series. Population: 5 in 68 Full Bands, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

543

1954-D 10C MS68 NGC. This pristine and stone-white Superb Gem appears as if it has just been lifted from the dies with gloved hand. An unimprovable representative of this Eisenhower-era emission. Census: 2 in 68, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

544

1958-D 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. Dappled fire-red, sea-green, lilac, and steel-gray enrich this exemplary Roosevelt dime. Devoid of any contact. Satin luster and an unimprovable strike confirm the quality. A wonderful addition to the finest quality Registry Set. Population: 2 in 68 Full Bands, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

545

1961-D 10C MS68 ★ NGC. This is the single finest NGC-certified 1961-D. No Full Torch examples have surpassed the MS67 grade, and the only other MS68 piece lacks a Star designation. As of (8/09), PCGS has yet to grade any above MS67. The present coin is orange-red and yellow-gold with areas of lilac on the obverse.(Registry values: N1793)

546

1963-D 10C MS68 PCGS. An extremely recent certification event that sets a new standard for the Registry collector; as of the first week of (8/09), this coin does not yet appear in the PCGS Population Report, but when it does, it will be the sole finest example certified by that service. This immensely lustrous coin has partial gold-orange and peach peripheral toning and frosty silver-white color elsewhere.(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Roosevelt Dimes

547

1951 10C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. Most proofs from the early 1950s have minimal cameo contrast or none at all, but the present piece has icy motifs and darkly reflective fields. Presumably among the first pieces struck from freshly installed proof dies. Immaculate and untoned. Census: 3 in 67 Ultra Cameo, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

Twenty Cent Pieces

548

1875 20C MS65 PCGS. A shining Gem representative of this first-year Philadelphia twenty cent issue, boldly struck with flashy fields that show glimpses of golden toning. Business strike production at the mother Mint in 1875 was limited to 36,910 pieces, largely because the twenty cent piece was seen as a solution to a particularly Southwestern coinage problem.(Registry values: N2998)

549

1876 20C MS67 NGC. Of the four readily collectible business-strike twenty cent issues, three of them--the 1875, the 1875-S, and the 1876--are roughly tied for availability at the Superb Gem level, with between five and seven examples known for each in the NGC Census Report (8/09). This example from the last year has absolutely smooth, fantastically lustrous fields and considerable frost on the well struck devices. Shell-pink toning elements visit otherwise silver-white surfaces. A coin of outstanding quality that would fit well as a high-end representative in a type set. Census: 5 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

Proof Twenty Cent Pieces

550

1875 20C PR62 NGC. Ex: Tremblay Collection. A colorfully toned piece, deeply reflective with extremely strong contrast for a piece not awarded a Cameo designation. Moderate hairlines are visible beneath violet and russet patina.(Registry values: N1793)

551

1875 20C PR66 Cameo NGC. Ex: Kaufman. NGC/PCGS population data reveal a population of several hundred 1875 proof twenty cent pieces from an original mintage of 2,790 coins. Relatively few of these survivors are Cameos, such as the Premium Gem that we offer in the present lot. Excellent field-motif contrast shows on both sides, each of which is color free and well preserved. The design features are well brought up. Census: 7 in 66 Cameo, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

552

1876 20C PR64 PCGS. Deep bluish-gray toning runs over both sides of this Superb Gem proof and a well executed strike delivers strong delineation to the design elements. Close examination reveals no significant marks. Like its business-strike counterpart, the proof 1876 twenty cents issue saw a steep decline from the previous year's mintage. Population: 83 in 64, 29 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Early Quarters

553

1796 25C --Tooled, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. B-2, R.3. There are only two varieties known and B-2 is identified by the high 6 in the date. Only 6,146 quarters were struck in 1796, the first year of the denomination. Deep gray patina surrounds the brighter centers. The fields show a number of light scratches, but there are no individually bothersome marks. A well-detailed example of this highly desirable issue.(Registry values: P7)

554

1804 25C Good 4 PCGS. B-1, R.3. The 4 is low, and there is a double dentil above the left side of the R in LIBERTY. Although this piece has seen a significant amount of circulation, most of the details are clearly defined. Even the denticles are outlined in most places. The only area of pronounced softness is the lower half of the reverse, which also has an arrangement of thin scratches at very bottom. Pleasing medium-gray patina envelops both sides.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P7)

555

1804 25C Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. B-1, R.3. This variety is attributed by the low 4 in the date, the relatively wide space between the B and E in LIBERTY, and a small die cut between stars 8 and 9. This pleasing, original piece displays medium gray fields that highlight lighter gray design elements. Nice detail for the grade, including strong definition on the last ten letters of the reverse motto. A small area of fine pinscratches on the rim near the U of UNITED are not all that distracting, and serve to identify the coin. Housed in an early generation holder.(Registry values: P7)

556

1806 25C VF30 PCGS. CAC. B-3, R.1. The lower left serifs of the 1 in the date and the T in LIBERTY are missing. On the reverse, the 25 in the denomination is fully separated from the arrows. Purple and electric-blue peripheral toning frames the silvery centers. Most of the design elements show nice detail except for the usual softness in the centers. Both sides of this pleasing VF30 are minimally abraded.(Registry values: P5)

557

1806 25C VF35 PCGS. CAC. B-9, R.1 for the variety, which is attributed by: the missing lower left serif of 1, the flag of which touches the hair curl; the tip of the flag of the 5 embedded in the arrow feathers; and five large berries, two inside and three outside of the olive branch. Medium gray patina with bluish overtones adorns this Choice VF quarter. Generally well defined save for some localized softness in strike. A few small marks are visible on Liberty's portrait.(Registry values: P5)

Bust Quarters

558

1815 25C --Graffiti, Bent--ICG. XF40 Details. B-1, R.1. The only variety. Gunmetal-gray patina covers both sides, with occasional splashes of gold and lighter gray. The obverse field shows several thin scratches along with one across the jaw of Liberty. The details are clear, and the bend is nearly imperceptible.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P3)

559

1815 25C MS66 PCGS. B-1, R.1. Late Die State. This was the only quarter dollar issued during the decade from 1808 to 1817, and the first year of issue for the Capped Bust design. The mintage of 69,232 quarters of December 16, 1815, were all delivered to the Planter's Bank of New Orleans, while the 20,003 coins delivered on January 10, 1816 were probably sent to the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, according to Steve Tompkins in Early United States Quarters 1796-1838.
The December delivery was sent upon request of the Planter's Bank, who apparently needed the coins as a replacement for Mexican two reales coins of a similar value. An exchange of letters took place between Bailly Blanchard, cashier of the Planter's Bank, and Mint Director Robert L. Patterson. Blanchard insisted that the bank could only use quarter dollars, while Patterson wanted to send the entire amount in dimes. More than six months elapsed from the first letter requesting the coins and the date they were delivered.
Several die states are known for the 1815 quarter, and this piece is a later die state with light clash marks on each side, especially visible on the reverse. It is probably one of the later January 10 coins. It is also a lovely Condition Census candidate with full silver luster beneath heavy iridescent toning, deepening to steel along the borders. Population: 3 in 66, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

560

1824/2 25C Fine 12 ICG. B-1, R.3. The sole variety for the year and scarce in an absolute sense. Though well worn, this gold-gray example has relatively smooth surfaces and strong eye appeal for the grade.(Registry values: P4)

561

1825/2 25C AU55 NGC. B-1, R.5. Tompkins Die Stage 1. The B-1 variety is the rarest of the three 1825 die marriages, and it is extremely difficult to locate in higher grades. This example is a tad below the Reiver coin for overall quality. In his revision of Browning, Walter Breen recorded two die states, either perfect or with die crumbling inside the digit 5. More recently, Steve Tompkins has described it as an 1825/4/2 overdate, putting forth the theory that the original die was produced by Robert Scot, then overdated by Christian Gobrecht, and finally resurrected and overdated again by William Kneass in late 1825. Little die crumbling is evident on the present piece; in fact, the die stage appears remarkably similar to that in the Tompkins reference. The surfaces have a blend of pewter, pale gold, and grayish-lilac color. The surfaces are reasonably problem-free, with evidence of underlying luster.(Registry values: P4)

562

1828 25C MS65 NGC. B-1, R.1. The 1828 is the final issue in the large size Capped Bust quarter series. For this variety, star 1 is close to the bust. The denomination has a curl base 2 and a fancy top 5. The T's on the reverse are defective at the bottom right, as with all varieties of this year.
The present coin is toned in shades of deep green and gold on the lower two-thirds of the obverse, while the upper portions are light steel-gray. The patina is matched on the reverse, where the lower portion is lighter and the rest is deep blue, green, and russet. Flashy luster shines in the periphery. The strike is sharp save for Liberty's uppermost curls, and all of the stars have fully defined centrils.
Although B-1 is a common variety, the 1828 is rare in Gem condition and it is virtually impossible to locate in a higher grade. This piece is the perfect coin for the type collector who demands the utmost quality. Census: 3 in 65, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P3)

563

1832 25C MS64 PCGS. B-2, R.2. The obverse has a fine die crack from star 13 to star 12, almost reaching star 11. Two 1832 varieties are known from a single obverse die. The reverse dies are called Large Arrows and Small Arrows. The Large Arrows variety, B-1, is more plentiful and it is identified by arrowheads that nearly touch the border. A glass may be necessary to see that they are actually separated from the border. The Small Arrows variety, B-2, has arrowheads that are distant from the border. This pleasing MS64 falls at the low end of the Condition Census for the variety. The surfaces have satiny luster with ivory and gold on the obverse and deeper steel-blue on the reverse. Population: 11 in 64, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

Seated Quarters

564

1839 25C No Drapery MS64 NGC. A well-defined near-Gem with strong luster and colorful patina. Both sides have lightly toned silver-gray cores, but the surrounding orange toning is deeper on the obverse, and that side also shows an arc of cerulean. Excellent quality for this early Seated quarter issue. Census: 7 in 64, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P5)

565

1843-O 25C AU55 NGC. The 1843-O is elusive in mint condition. Delicate yellow and steel-blue toning accents the obverse, while the reverse has more noticeable reddish patina. The details are boldly defined, and there are no distracting marks. Census: 5 in 55, 15 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P5)

566

1850-O 25C MS64 NGC. Although silver coins failed to circulate in 1850, New Orleans nonetheless struck 412,000 quarters in that year. Many of them were presumably melted, since the issue is seldom seen in AU and better grades. This lustrous near-Gem has well struck devices, with any softness limited to the denticles. Light orange-gold streaks cross the clean surfaces. The NGC Census for this issue remains uncharged since we first offered this specimen in 2006. Census: 6 in 64, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P5)

567

1852-O 25C VF30 PCGS. The 1852-O is seldom seen in any grade and one of the keys to the New Orleans series of Seated quarters. It is rare above the VF level, and this piece is a perfect collector coin. The surfaces are toned deep blue-gray, and there are no noticeable abrasions on either side.(Registry values: P7)

568

1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS63 NGC. Reddish-gold, purple, and olive-green patination gravitates to the borders of this Select quarter that exhibits well struck design features. Some small marks on each side limit the grade.(Registry values: P5)

569

1855-S 25C Arrows XF45 PCGS. Deep gunmetal-gray and tan toning embraces this bold example. One minor edge flaw (as made) on the obverse rim at 1 o'clock. The 1855-S is the first quarter issued by the San Francisco Mint, since that facility coined only gold in 1854, its initial year of operation. Very scarce in VF or finer grades. Population: 6 in 45, 20 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P7)

570

1856-S 25C AU58 PCGS. Normal large S. Lustrous and brilliant with a crisp strike and a surprisingly unabraded appearance. A whisper of friction on Liberty's chest is all that prevents a considerably finer grade. An 1856 absence of California collectors ensured that most survivors are in VF and lower grades. Population: 7 in 58, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P7)

571

1857 25C MS67 NGC. A gleaming and fantastic Superb Gem example of this pre-Motto issue, a condition rarity so fine. Rich green-gold and amber peripheral shadings fade to silver-gray on the obverse, while the reverse offers a mix of reddish-orange and blue hues. NGC and PCGS have graded just two numerically finer pieces between them (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

572

1858-S 25C VF35 PCGS. A pleasing Choice VF example of this challenging, yet underrated earlier San Francisco quarter issue. Rich blue-green and gold-gray shadings embrace each side. Population: 2 in 35, 12 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P8)

573

1861 25C MS65 NGC. Type Two Obverse and Reverse. Chestnut-gray toning enriches this coruscating and unblemished Gem. Well struck except for the left-side star centers. A higher mintage Civil War issue and available in Mint State, but Gems remain elusive. Census: 30 in 65, 13 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P2)

574

1862 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Well-defined in the centers, though the peripheral stars show a degree of striking weakness. Brightly lustrous and minimally toned with strong eye appeal. Population: 45 in 64, 19 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

575

1866 25C Motto MS65 NGC. The first year with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The Philadelphia Mint coined only 16,800 quarters for circulation in 1866. This Gem representative exhibits partially prooflike fields, complete with heavy die polish lines, that highlight the frosty devices. Well struck at the peripheries, while the central elements reveal localized weakness. White surfaces display just a few trivial marks. Census: 13 in 65, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P5)

576

1867-S 25C MS62 PCGS. CAC. The mintage of the 1867-S quarter was just 48,000 coins, and nearly every one of those coins entered circulation at a time when silver was being hoarded back east. California was relatively unaffected by the Civil War, so the population had little economic concern. It was business as usual, and that business included a need for smaller denomination silver coins in commerce. As a result, few Mint State examples of this date, or any other S-Mint issues of the era, survive today. In fact, NGC and PCGS have combined to certify six Mint State pieces and only two other AU examples. This piece has a fully natural light silver-gray look with outstanding luster and brilliant mint frost. Some faint doubling appears within the mintmark. Population: 2 in 62, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P7)

577

1874-S 25C Arrows MS63 ANACS. The pale gray surfaces of this lightly abraded specimen show delightful prooflike reflectivity. A few clash marks are seen on the reverse. This crisply struck piece would make a great representative of the two-year Arrows at Date type.(Registry values: P3)

578

1875-S 25C MS65 NGC. Type Two Reverse. Medium S. A charming Gem with mildly prooflike fields. A few of the upper left stars are soft, but the remainder of the design is well struck. Impressively unabraded, and brilliant save for a hint of golden toning along the reverse margin. Census: 9 in 65, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P3)

579

1876 25C MS65 NGC. Type Two Reverse. Breen-4081. Briggs 6-F. FS-304. The loop of the 6 is obviously repunched. Well struck and lustrous with lovely autumn-gold toning that deepens toward the rims. A few trivial obverse field grazes, while the reverse appears pristine.(Registry values: P1)

580

1877 25C MS66 NGC. Type Two Reverse. A snow-white representative of the With Motto type. This Premium Gem has frosty surfaces and exquisite design elements. MS66 examples can be located with some patience, but finding one with the outstanding eye appeal of the present coin would prove quite difficult. An excellent piece for the connoisseur. Census: 46 in 66, 34 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P1)

581

1877 25C MS66 NGC. Type Two Reverse. A fully struck and unabraded Premium Gem bathed in apple-green and rose-gold. The fields are flashy, although perhaps insufficiently to merit a Prooflike designation. Certified in a former generation holder. Census: 46 in 66, 35 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

582

1877-CC 25C MS65 PCGS. Large CC. Dusky aquamarine and olive shades consume the obverse. The reverse has lighter toning, although the borders are forest-green. Satiny and sharply struck. The final year of sizeable Carson City mintages of minor silver coins, since the facility concentrated on Morgan dollar production beginning in 1878. Population: 31 in 65, 16 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

583

1877-S 25C MS67 NGC. Astoundingly lustrous and colorfully toned, with blue-green, honey-gold, pink, and sage shadings layered over a silver-gray base. The preservation is amazing, and only a few hints of striking softness are present close to the margins. An ideal type coin. NGC has graded only one numerically finer example (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

584

1880 25C MS65 PCGS. Splashes of gold, purple, and sky-blue toning adorn both sides of this lovely Gem. A nicely struck piece that displays prooflike tendencies in the fields, especially those on the reverse. A few unobtrusive ticks do not distract in the least. Population: 39 in 65, 42 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P1)

585

1882 25C MS65 PCGS. This gorgeous Gem Mint State piece has satiny silver luster with brilliant, snow-white surfaces. Both sides are pristine and highly desirable. The first four stars are a trifle weak, but all other design motifs are sharp. The reverse shows minute shelf-doubling. Population: 17 in 65, 34 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

586

1887 25C MS63 PCGS. Strongly struck for the issue and richly toned. Pleasing luster filters through the jewel-toned sapphire, aquamarine, and ruby shadings on each side.(Registry values: P2)

587

1889 25C MS66 NGC. Jade-green centers are framed by rose-red and honey-gold. Lustrous and intricately struck with a pristine appearance. A meager 12,000 pieces were struck due to continuing heavy silver dollar mintages. In an early generation, pre-hologram holder. Census: 44 in 66, 33 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

588

1889 25C MS68 PCGS. Ex: Larry Shapiro. A low mintage issue, only 12,000 examples of the 1889 Seated Liberty quarter were struck for circulation, although most probably did not actually circulate. In his Complete Encyclopedia, Walter Breen stated that this issue was extensively hoarded. From 1879 through 1890, quarter dollars and half dollars were produced in extremely limited quantities due to the Bland-Allison Act. It was this Congressional Act that mandated extensive production of silver dollars (the now popular Morgan dollar) and had all of the mints essentially doing nothing else. Dimes were not so much affected simply because they were still needed as small change. Quarters and half dollars enjoyed the least demand at the time, so these were the denominations that suffered (to our benefit today).
This sensational Superb Gem specimen is certain to please the connoisseur, whether he or she be a date collector, a type collector, or someone who simply loves beautiful coins. The surfaces on each side are satiny and ever-so-slightly reflective with highly lustrous devices. Just a trace of gold toning is present at or near the borders on each side, otherwise this is a fully brilliant coin. NGC has certified only three coins at the MS68 level, with none finer, while PCGS has graded only this piece in MS68, with none finer (7/09).(Registry values: P1)

589

1889 25C MS68 NGC. The 1889 Seated Liberty quarter is an overlooked issue along with the 1888, both members of a string of low-mintage emissions from late in the series. Only 12,000 coins were produced of the 1889 Seated quarter, but fortunately collectors of the era saved some nice examples, apparently aware of their small mintages. This MS68 coin is numerically tied for finest with one other MS68 (or the same coin was submitted twice) and one MS68 Star coin (8/09). The mint luster enhances the rich toning seen on each side. The obverse is deep blue with rose accents around the margins. The reverse is much lighter with a pinkish-gray center that is surrounded by pale blue at the rim. Sharply defined and problem-free.(Registry values: P1)

590

1890 25C MS65 PCGS. Autumn-gold and cream-gray dominate this shimmering and sharply struck Gem. One slender graze near star 13, otherwise immaculate. A scant 80,000 pieces were struck.(Registry values: P1)

Proof Seated Quarters

591

1854 25C Arrows PR65 NGC. Accounts of the precise rarity of the 1854 Arrows quarter proof issue vary to a certain extent, but all agree that it is very rare at a minimum, with no more than 12 to 15 known (according to David Akers, writing for the Pittman catalog in 1998) or around 10 known (according to Walter Breen). This is a desirable Gem specimen of its immensely challenging date. Light champagne toning graces beautifully mirrored fields and exquisitely struck devices alike. The reverse, which shows a degree of contrast, also shows a tiny contact mark between the M of AMERICA and the eagle's wing. Census: 2 in 65, 2 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P4)

592

1860 25C PR64 PCGS. CAC. At the right angle, this richly toned near-Gem proof comes alive with color. Outer blue-green and cerulean bands fade into rose, fire-orange, and yellow. Population: 44 in 64, 22 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

593

1873 25C No Arrows PR64 Cameo PCGS. A strongly struck example of this pre-Arrows proof quarter issue with great mirrors. Faint silver-gray toning on each side does not hide the pinpoint field contact accounting for the grade. Population: 12 in 64 Cameo, 6 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P3)

594

1873 25C Arrows PR65 NGC. An intricately struck and impressively undisturbed piece. Light and consistent apricot-gray color does not conceal the modest white on black contrast, although this Gem is undesignated as Cameo. Only 540 proofs were struck, and high grade survivors of that low emission are desired to represent the two-year Arrows subtype. Census: 11 in 65, 15 finer (7/09).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2005), lot 5978.(Registry values: P3)

595

1874 25C Arrows PR62 PCGS. Intensely mirrored with a touch of violet peripheral toning enhancing the strong silver-gray color present elsewhere. Moderate hairlines show in the fields, and the lower right obverse stars are slightly soft.(Registry values: P2)

596

1878 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. One of 800 proofs made for the year and certainly among the most beautiful, with fantastic contrast that is undimmed by the hints of cloud-white patina on each side. The mirrors are strong, and the devices are frosty. Though a few planchet flaws are present in the right obverse field, these should not be interpreted as post-striking defects. Census: 5 in 65 Cameo, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

597

1878 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. The subtle silver-gray patches in the obverse fields have little effect on this Gem's profound contrast. The razor-sharp devices are beautifully frosted, and the mirrors are potent. Larry Briggs (1991) says of this date: "Proof issues were very sloppily made." This piece is an obvious exception! Census: 5 in 65 Cameo, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

598

1882 25C PR67 NGC. The low mintage of 15,200 business strike quarters in 1882 puts pressure on the proofs, coming from a mintage of 1,100 pieces. Waves of cobalt-blue, purple, and yellow-green at the obverse periphery frames orange centers, while the reverse is dominated by soft sky-blue. Sharply struck and impeccably preserved. Census: 13 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

599

1890 25C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. The later proof Seated Liberty quarter issues are often praised for their high quality and their appearances in the upper grade levels, which make them appealing to the discerning type collector. The 1890 is one such issue, and with nine PR68 Ultra Cameo examples of the date graded by NGC and none finer (8/09), there is room for multiple numismatists to acquire it at that level while still maintaining an impressive degree of rarity. This coin offers stellar contrast between gleaming, profoundly reflective fields and the snow-white frost that coats the devices. Though a hint of patina is present on the obverse, the reverse is essentially black-and-white.(Registry values: P1)

Barber Quarters

600

1892 25C MS64 PCGS. Type Two Reverse. Pleasing luster shows through the moderate multicolored toning, and a well executed strike imparts sharp detail to the design elements. Some unobtrusive grazes preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N991)

601

1892 25C MS67 NGC. CAC. Type One Reverse. The peach-gold centers are surrounded by blushes of apple-green and slate. An immaculate Superb Gem that lacks the small marks on the face and neck that plague the business strike series. Boldly struck, and worthy of the finest collection. Census: 18 in 67, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

602

1892-S 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Type One Reverse. Despite its first-year status and "common" designation for the Philadelphia and New Orleans coins, the 1892-S is one of about a dozen scarce-to-rare Barber quarters. The San Francisco Mint struck fewer than 1 million quarters in 1892 (964,079 pieces, to be exact) and, while some were undoubtedly set aside as the first S-mint examples of the Barber type, the issue remains scarce-to-rare at all levels of preservation. This extraordinary Gem glistens with frosty mint luster that is unaffected by the presence of any toning or patina. The strike is essentially full in all areas including the radials of the stars, the shield, and eagle's claws. A couple of tiny abrasions are noted to aid in future identification: one at the tip of Liberty's nose, the other in the left reverse field under the eagle's wing between the olive branch. The Type Two reverse hub is slightly scarcer than the Type One for the '92-S. Population: 6 in 66, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

603

1894-O 25C MS64 PCGS. Splashes of violet and rose-gold toning visit the margins, while the centers are silver-gray. Semiprooflike fields show moderate contrast against the lightly frosted and boldly struck design elements. A few wispy luster grazes do not distract.(Registry values: N1793)

604

1896 25C MS67 NGC. CAC. Lawrence-101. All four date digits are repunched to the right, most apparent on the upper upright of the 1. This fully struck Superb Gem features rich apple-green and peach-gold patina. The reverse appears immaculate, and the obverse field is also essentially pristine. Unimprovable at either major grading service. Census: 2 in 67, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

605

1896-S 25C MS64 PCGS. While it has a greater mintage than either the 1901-S or 1913-S Barber quarter issues, the 1896-S was not saved at the time of release and so it is especially challenging in Mint State grades, nearly on-par with the much lower-mintage 1913-S. While this near-Gem is pleasingly preserved, that preservation is only the start of its eye appeal. Both sides are boldly impressed with vibrant luster that filters through rich multicolored patina. Gold, orange, pink, and forest-green shadings are most prominent. Conditionally rare so fine. Population: 13 in 64, 10 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

606

1897 25C MS66 PCGS. A stunning coin that boasts even blue and gray toning and glowing luster. Close examination will note one faint scuff in the upper right obverse field near the stars and a couple of trivial marks elsewhere. Sharply struck throughout, with a hint of weakness reserved for the uppermost feather tips on the arrows, as nearly always seen on this series. Population: 14 in 66, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

607

1898-S 25C MS62 PCGS. Peripheral gold and gray glints grace each side of this shining S-mint Barber quarter. Both sides show minimal marks for the grade assigned. Population: 4 in 62, 23 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

608

1901-S 25C Fair 2 PCGS. Natural light gray surfaces with some areas of deeper patina on each side of this well-worn but pleasing 1901-S quarter. The obverse has nearly full rims with a sharp date and motto. Every obverse star is visible, although a few are weak. The reverse has only a few letters partially visible, but the all-important mintmark is bold.(Registry values: N1)

609

1901-S 25C AG3 PCGS. Light to medium gray patina in the fields accents the central devices of this key-date quarter. All elements are outlined on the obverse, and portions of the ear and eye show on Liberty. The center of the reverse displays a modicum of internal detail, and the rim has worn into one-half to two-thirds of the legend. The date and mintmark are both strong. The surfaces reveal a few of the expected circulation marks, but these are neither serious nor detracting. A great specimen for the budget-minded collector.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

610

1901-S 25C Good 4 PCGS. Medium gray patina in the fields highlights the lighter gray devices on this key date representative. Liberty's lower ear shows as does part of the lower Y in LIBERTY, and the obverse rim is outlined. On the reverse, the letters RIB and first U of PLURIBUS UNUM are clear and most of the left and right shield sides are delineated from the eagle. The peripheral lettering is visible though parts of QUARTER DOLLAR are merged with the rim. Both sides are remarkably clean for a coin having seen heavy circulation.(Registry values: N2998)

611

1907-O 25C MS65 PCGS. Soft golden-gray patina rests on the lustrous surfaces of this attractive Gem. Sharply struck save for the usual weakness in the upper right shield corner. A few light obverse marks do not distract.(Registry values: N2998)

612

1907-O 25C MS65 NGC. Sun-gold dominates this lustrous Gem, which also has occasional aqua splashes across the reverse periphery. Well struck except for the fletchings, which are usually incomplete on New Orleans examples. Census: 18 in 65, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

613

1911 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. The 1911 quarter can be located without too much trouble through the near-Gem level of preservation. Gems are scarce and higher-grade pieces are rare. Dazzling luster envelops this Premium Gem and a well executed strike emboldens the design elements. Whispers of yellow-gold make occasional visits to each side. A scattering of light marks is noted on Liberty's portrait. Population: 9 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

614

1916-D 25C MS67 NGC. CAC. Golden-brown and forest-green frame the untoned centers of this original and lustrous Superb Gem. The strike is full, and both sides are remarkably bereft of contact. An unimprovable final year type coin. Encapsulated in a prior generation holder. Census: 10 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Barber Quarters

615

1892 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Type Two Reverse. The fields are richly patinated in cobalt-blue, lavender, and orange-gold and highlight the mostly grayish-gold motifs. The design elements are exquisitely struck. A couple of trivial, minuscule marks preclude Gem status. Population: 29 in 64 Cameo, 21 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

616

1892 25C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. Type Two Reverse, forming the majority of 1892 proofs. Sharply struck motifs appear to float over the deep, glassy fields of this marvelous first year Barber quarter. Both sides are untoned and devoid of mentionable flaws. This elegant piece will delight the Barber coinage enthusiast. Census: 7 in 68 Ultra Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

617

1894 25C PR65 NGC. Mostly cream-gray aside from a splash of aqua-blue on the left reverse. This fully struck Gem is undisturbed and attractive. A scant 972 pieces were struck. Encased in a prior generation holder.(Registry values: N1793)

618

1895 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. A trace of toning in the margins adds a bit of color to the otherwise brilliant surfaces. The fields are deeply mirrored and show tremendous cameo contrast against the frosted devices. A couple of pin-sized contact marks do not distract. Census: 11 in 66 Cameo, 25 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

619

1896 25C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. A carefully preserved and gleaming piece, profoundly contrasted and virtually perfect to the unaided eye. The profound snow-white frost on the devices emerges from gleaming and minimally toned mirrors. Remarkable quality that contributes to the issue's well-deserved reputation for it. Census: 13 in 68 Ultra Cameo, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

620

1898 25C PR66 NGC. A fully struck Premium Gem draped in luxurious apricot-gold, salmon-pink, and powder-blue patina. A gorgeous representative of the proof type. Just 735 proofs were released. Census: 31 in 66, 43 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

621

1900 25C PR66 NGC. Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. Mostly brilliant on both the obverse and reverse, the devices are lightly frosted and display a moderate cameo contrast on each side. Both sides display just a bit of milky toning in the field areas, most noticeable near the lower left obverse periphery. Census: 35 in 66, 23 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

622

1901 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. A brilliant and impeccably preserved Premium Gem. The deeply mirrored fields and frosted devices combine to create a stunning cameo effect. The strike is razor-sharp, as one would expect from a proof. This appealing specimen is one of just 813 proofs struck. Population: 12 in 66 Cameo, 3 finer (6/09).(Registry values: N2998)

623

1903 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Icy devices favorably compare with dark, glassy fields. The strike is meticulous, and any hairlines are faint and limited to the obverse field. A meager 755 proofs were coined. Population: 14 in 64 Cameo, 30 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

624

1904 25C PR66 ★ NGC. A decisively struck and undisturbed Premium Gem that has exquisite peripheral golden-brown and blue-green patina. The devices are frosty and appear to merit a Cameo designation, although NGC has conservatively assessed that attribute. A scant 670 proofs were issued. Census: 1 in 66 ★ , 1 in 66 ★ Cameo, 4 finer with a Star designation (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

625

1905 25C PR64 PCGS. An untoned Choice proof with prominently mirrored fields and moderate white on black contrast. Sharply struck, since incompleteness is evident only the right (facing) claw. Encased in a doily label holder. Just 727 proofs were issued.(Registry values: N1793)

626

1906 25C PR68 ★ NGC. A brilliant and precisely struck Superb Gem. Both sides display noticeable white on black contrast, although NGC has yet to certify any 1906 quarter as Cameo or Ultra Cameo. In fact, the 1906 is the only proof Barber quarter in the series that has no Cameo or finer examples certified by NGC. They have encapsulated eight pieces as PR68, but among those, only the present piece has a Star designation (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

627

1907 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. Intensely mirrored fields show sharp cameo contrast against the frosted devices. The strike is full, as one would expect from a proof, and there are only a couple of tiny contact marks. At first glance this Superb Gem appears untoned, but a closer look reveals splendid pink accents. Census: 13 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

628

1911 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. A glittering Cameo proof with mostly brilliant surfaces and exacting design definition. Hints of faint champagne toning are barely visible on each side. The fields are deeply mirrored and the frosty devices are fully lustrous. Population: 12 in 66 Cameo, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Standing Liberty Quarters

629

1916 25C VF20 NGC. With a mintage of just 52,000 pieces, the 1916 has long been considered the regular-issue key to the series. Lovely gunmetal-gray toning coats both sides of this pleasing example. There are no marks of any significance and except for the shield the majority of the details are clearly defined.(Registry values: N2998)

630

1916 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. With a diminutive mintage of just 52,000 pieces and its status as the first Standing Liberty quarter, the 1916 has long been treasured by collectors. Its immense popularity means that even low grade specimens are quickly snatched up. The present coin boasts crisply defined details with just a trace of softness on the high points. The pale gray surfaces reveal no individually significant marks. A nice example of this key date despite cleaning.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

631

1916 25C AU58 Full Head NGC. The 1916 is the most sought-after coin in the Standing Liberty quarter series, even more so than the 1918/7-S. About Uncirculated examples with a Full Head are difficult to acquire; indeed, only about 40 such coins have been certified. Ample luster resides on both sides of this near-Mint Full Head specimen. The overall strike is quite good. All rivets show, for example, as do Liberty's toes and the eagle's plumage. Streaks of golden-tan and deep purple make occasional visits to this remarkably clean piece.(Registry values: N2998)

632

1917 25C Type One MS67 NGC. Delicate chestnut-gold toning graces this thoroughly lustrous and splendidly unabraded Superb Gem. The center of the head is softly brought up, as is the base of the E in QUARTER, but the strike is otherwise bold. A briefly issued design subtype, available in most grades but elusive at the Superb Gem level.(Registry values: N2998)

633

1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. Dazzling cartwheel sheen illuminates this exactingly struck Gem. Honey-gold and stone-gray predominate, although forest-green and cherry-red visit the margins. A single tick on Liberty's neck does not appear to limit the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

634

1917 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. Coruscating satiny luster highlights the powerfully struck design elements. Liberty's head and all of the rivets are fully defined, and there are only a couple of nearly microscopic marks. An excellent piece for a type collector.(Registry values: N1793)

635

1917-D 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. CAC. Tan-gold freckles congregate along the margins of this razor-sharp Premium Gem. Gorgeously devoid of marks, and the strike displays this briefly issued type in full detail. A lustrous and beautiful representative. The lowest mintage of the three 1917 Type One PDS issues.(Registry values: N1793)

636

1917-D 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. A medley of cobalt-blue, lilac, and golden-tan patination resides on the radiantly lustrous surfaces of this Premium Gem. In addition to the Full Head, crisp detail is visible on the shield lines, rivets, and eagle's plumage. A few trivial marks do not take away from the pleasing overall eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)

637

1917-D 25C Type One MS67 Full Head NGC. It is estimated that around 80% of the P-mint Type One quarters were produced with Full Head detail. However, that percentage drops to only 10% with the Denver coins. This is a fully detailed example that has satiny mint luster beneath the deep gray-green, golden, gunmetal-blue, and crimson toning that covers each side. The color is a bit more intense on the reverse. A coin for the collector of original color. Census: 19 in 67 Full Head, 2 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

638

1917-D 25C Type One MS67 Full Head NGC. The Type One 1917-D with a Full Head is generally available in grades through MS66, but becomes much more elusive in MS67, and is virtually unobtainable in MS68 and above. This is apparent from the population data, that indicates just 36 pieces certified by NGC and PCGS combined at the MS67 Full Head level, and only two are rated higher (7/09). The sharp strike of the present example transcends the fully detailed head of Liberty to include sharp definition on all of the rivets, as well as on the horizontal and vertical lines of the inner shield, and the eagle's torso. Lustrous surfaces are bathed in a melange of orange, lavender, cobalt-blue, gray, and lime-green patination, and are virtually abrasion-free. A highly attractive piece that is sure to please the Standing Liberty quarter aficionado. Census: 19 in 67 Full Head, 2 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

639

1917-S 25C Type One MS65 PCGS. CAC. Delicate golden toning graces this lustrous, boldly struck, and unabraded Gem. The scarcest of the three Type One issues from 1917, although Denver had a slightly lower mintage. Population: 38 in 65, 16 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

640

1917-S 25C Type One MS65 NGC. Eye-catching satiny luster radiates from the untoned surfaces. Several pin-sized handling marks are consistent with the grade, and the details are powerfully impressed. Census: 23 in 65, 12 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

641

1917-S 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. Splashes of pale blue, hazel, and violet toning accents the mostly silver-gray surfaces. Scintillating satiny luster enhances the eye appeal. The strike is razor-sharp, and all of the rivets are fully defined. A few virtually microscopic abrasions do not distract. An excellent early Standing Liberty quarter.(Registry values: N1793)

642

1917-S 25C Type One MS66 Full Head NGC. An impressive example with brilliant silver surfaces and full cartwheel luster on both sides. The fields, especially on the reverse, display the textured matte-like finish often seen on these World War I era coins. An outstanding example with exceptional design definition on both sides.(Registry values: N2998)

643

1917-S 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. Though it has a higher mintage than its Denver counterpart, the 1917-S Type One Standing Liberty quarter is more elusive across broad swaths of the grading scale. This Full Head Premium Gem offers excellent definition and satiny luster with hints of gold-orange patina against otherwise silver-gray surfaces; these accents are deepest near the rims. PCGS has graded only nine finer Full Head coins (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

644

1917-S 25C Type One MS67 Full Head NGC. Ex: Las Vegas Collection. Scarcest of the Type One quarters, this piece displays absolute full detailing in all areas, even the rivets in the shield are complete. Bright and lustrous, the surfaces are completely untoned and snow-white overall. A splendid coin and unimprovable in technical grade--we also doubt this coin could be excelled in terms of overall visual appeal. Census: 17 in 67 Full Head, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

645

1917 25C Type Two MS65 Full Head PCGS. Captivating satiny luster radiates from both sides of this well preserved Gem. A touch of hazel toning graces the mostly silver-gray surfaces. Several rivets are softly struck, but the rest of the details are bold.(Registry values: N991)

646

1917-D 25C Type Two MS65 Full Head PCGS. Light golden overtones visit otherwise silver-white surfaces. The Type Two Standing Liberty quarters are infamous for their poor striking quality relative to the Type One coins, yet this piece has substantially above-average definition on both head and shield. A few tiny marks are of little concern. PCGS has graded 17 finer Full Head pieces (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

647

1917-S 25C Type Two MS65 Full Head PCGS. The 1917-S Type Two quarter comes with 3% or less struck with Full Heads (Jay Cline, 2007). Exceptionally sharp detail on the horizontal and vertical shield lines matches the fully defined head on this Gem. Lustrous surfaces display soft golden-gray patina. Some light grazes are visible on the obverse. Population: 53 in 65 Full Head, 17 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

648

1918 25C MS66 NGC. Lustrous surfaces display wisps of tan-gold patina and are seemingly devoid of significant marks. Aside from the head, the design elements are sharply struck, with all of the rivets showing. A flashy Standing Liberty quarter. Census: 28 in 66, 4 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

649

1918-S 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. Light gold and orange shadings overall with hints of silver-white peeking through. Though this near-Gem shows minor striking softness, as most examples of the issue do, Liberty's head shows the requisite detail. A tiny planchet flaw is noted to the right of the shield. PCGS has certified just 36 finer Full Head coins (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

650

1918/7-S 25C VF25 PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-008.5. The 1918/7-S is the rarest issue in the Standing Liberty quarter series, and in high grades its value eclipses that of the popular 1916. Lovely pale gray patina covers the majority of the surfaces, with a few darker patches near the rims. The overdate is apparent without a loupe. A clearly defined and minimally marked representative.(Registry values: N2998)

651

1918/7-S 25C XF40 PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-008.5. The downstroke of the underdigit 7 bisects the 8 in the date, and the upper right corner of the 7 is also visible. An attractive cream-gray key date representative that exhibits glimpses of luster despite moderate wear on Liberty's left (facing) leg. A collectible yet well defined example.(Registry values: N2998)

652

1918/7-S 25C XF45 NGC. FS-101, formerly FS-008.5. A wonderful Choice XF example of this famous overdate, the only error in the series to get its own entry in the 2010 Guide Book. Light peach-gray toning graces each side, and soft remnants of luster filter through the patina. Minimally abraded with the overdate bold, making this lightly circulated coin a wonderful prize.(Registry values: N2998)

653

1918/7-S 25C MS64 PCGS. FS-101, formerly FS-008.5. The small die chip above the pedestal to the left of the lowest star on the right confirms the authenticity of this popular and rare overdate variety. According to Walter Breen (1988), this variety was first noticed in 1937. The first known auction appearance was in the Barney Bluestone sale on December 4, 1937 (lot 741).
Relatively few Mint State pieces are known, as evident from PCGS/NGC figures. The two services have certified a little more than 100 Uncirculated specimens, mostly in the MS62 to MS64 range.
The mint luster is very pleasing and frosted, and both sides are lightly toned in soft greenish-gold and violet hues. The striking details are a little less than complete, as usual, but the definition on Liberty's head only lacks the ear hole for Full Head status. Generally well preserved and yielding pleasing eye appeal. Population: 18 in 64, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

654

1919 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. A luminous Gem with excellent detail on the shield as well as the head. Light silver-gray centers cede to deep crimson and golden-tan color close to the rims.(Registry values: N1793)

655

1919-D 25C MS62 Full Head NGC. A carefully struck example with soft but pleasing luster on the obverse beneath silver-gray toning accented in golden-tan and pink. The reverse has greater vibrancy, and both sides offer considerable eye appeal. Despite the MS62 designation, there are no overt abrasions. Census: 6 in 62 Full Head, 21 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

656

1919-D 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. CAC. This issue ranks high among the conditionally rare Full Head Standing Liberty quarters. In fact, it has the third lowest Gem Full Head population. PCGS has never graded a Gem Full Head 1918/7-S quarter, and they have graded five Gem Full Head examples of the 1927-S. The 1919-D is next with eight MS65 Full Head coins and five MS66 Full Head coins. Rounding out the top ten for the series are the 1919-S (14), 1920-S (22), 1926-S (24), 1926-D (29), 1918-S (36), 1924-S (37), and 1920-D (42) issues. This incredible Gem is fully brilliant with frosty silver luster, full design definition, and no evidence of toning. It is possibly the most interesting coin in the world. Population: 8 in 65 Full Head, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

657

1920 25C MS66 Full Head NGC. CAC. Excellent definition, not only on Liberty's head but on the rivets of her shield. Glimpses of tan color enhance the lightness of the pale silver-gray color present elsewhere. Census: 14 in 66 Full Head, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

658

1920-D 25C MS64 NGC. Subtle golden overtones drape the otherwise silver-white surfaces of this shining near-Gem. Well struck overall with remarkable visual appeal. Census: 45 in 64, 39 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

659

1920-S 25C MS64 Full Head NGC. This issue is extremely scarce even without Full Head details, as it is normally weak on the head, chain mail, and inner shield. The present example is pleasingly well struck on the chain mail and shield and achieves the requirements for Full Head designation, although three rivets on the shield lack definition and the nearby drapery that crosses Liberty's torso is a bit flat. The lovely surfaces are highly lustrous and generally untoned, but with a whisper-thin overlay of lilac and rose. A few light abrasions on the eagle's breast, noted only under a loupe, and a couple of ticks on Liberty's lower legs limit the grade. In the July 9, 2004, monthly supplement to the Coin Dealer Newsletter, Standing Liberty quarter pundit J.H. Cline said, "As stated in my first book [published in 1975] I believed then that the 1920-S is the sleeper of the set. That has not changed. ... Much room remains for hidden value in the top three grades in Full and non-Full Head grades." NGC has graded only nine Full Head coins finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

660

1921 25C XF45 NGC. The 1921 ranks as one of the scarcer dates in the series. A golden hue enhances the still-lustrous silver-gray surfaces. Liberty is a bit soft, as usually seen, but there are no distracting marks.(Registry values: N491)

661

1921 25C MS63 PCGS. Lightly toned and lustrous with a refreshingly unabraded appearance. The shield rivets and waist are well struck, although the center of the head is typically brought up. A low mintage date, since the Philadelphia Mint was busy with silver dollar production.(Registry values: N991)

662

1921 25C MS64 PCGS. A popular early Standing Liberty Quarter that has a mintage of only 1.9 million pieces, making it a highly sought after issue in all grades. This piece is reasonably well struck and shows excellent luster characteristics with mostly brilliant surfaces. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)

663

1921 25C MS66 NGC. Frosty luster with light gold and gray shadings overall and dots of sage color near the rims. Minor striking softness on the shield and head, in the latter case enough to deny a Full Head designation, is typical for the issue. The eye appeal is grand. Tied for numerically finest known to NGC or PCGS (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

664

1923 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. Fantastically lustrous with just a hint of lemon-gold patina at the lower obverse to counterbalance the bright silver-white elsewhere. Unusually bold definition for this Philadelphia issue, which is elusive as a Full Head Gem despite a generous initial mintage. Population: 36 in 65 Full Head, 25 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

665

1923-S 25C AU55 PCGS. The 1923-S and 1929-D have nearly identical mintages, but the former is much rarer. Presumably, rolls of the '29-D were saved, while there were fewer West Coast collectors. The present cream-gray Choice AU example has smooth surfaces and substantial luster.(Registry values: N991)

666

1923-S 25C MS65 PCGS. The 1923-S is one of the key dates in the Standing Liberty quarter series. Splashes of rose and champagne-gold visit the lustrous surfaces of this lovely Gem. Excellent detail is apparent on the inner shield, rivets, chain mail, and most of the eagle's plumage. A few grade-consistent marks are undisturbing. Population: 86 in 65, 28 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

667

1923-S 25C MS66 Full Head NGC. The 1923-S is a popular semikey date that is rarely seen as a Full Head. A light yellow tint enhances the mostly silver-gray surfaces. Several rivets are undefined, as often the case, and the eagle's breast is also softly struck. A lovely example with captivating satiny luster. Census: 25 in 66 Full Head, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

668

1924 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. Faint golden overtones visit the pleasingly lustrous surfaces of this crisply detailed Gem. The fields are lightly textured close to the rims, suggestive of minor die erosion. Census: 52 in 65 Full Head, 36 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

669

1924 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. CAC. Light peach and silver-gray toning overall with dots of peripheral midnight-blue. Though a degree of striking softness is noted on Liberty's shield, her head qualifies for the special designation. Population: 56 in 65 Full Head, 39 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

670

1924 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Lovely peach and gold outer toning frames light silver-gray centers. A pleasingly lustrous Premium Gem, strongly struck on Liberty's head and the rivets. A few small, scattered marks, including one within the shield, contribute to the grade. Population: 32 in 66 Full Head, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

671

1924-D 25C MS67 NGC. There are no abrasions of note on either side of this frosty silver-gray example, minimally toned save for a hint of mottled violet-blue peripheral toning. Well-defined everywhere but the head. Census: 42 in 67, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

672

1924-D 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. A pleasing golden tint enhances the surfaces of this resplendent near-Gem. A couple of rivets on the shield and the tops of the numerals in the date are weakly defined, but the rest of the details are razor-sharp. Numerous die cracks are noted on the obverse.(Registry values: N1793)

673

1924-D 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. CAC. The 1924-D quarter is difficult to locate in Gem condition with a Full Head. Moreover, the date is frequently seen with a weak strike. The current Gem not only shows a Full Head but is generally well impressed throughout. The vertical stripes in the shield are strong as is the date area and most of the rivets, areas that are typically weak. Lustrous surfaces are nicely preserved and untoned save for gold whispers at the reverse margins. Census: 33 in 65 Full Head, 11 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

674

1925 25C MS66 Full Head NGC. Honey-gold toning enriches this lustrous and well-preserved Premium Gem. The strike is intricate aside from the often-seen softness on two of the shield rivets. Census: 34 in 66 Full Head, 12 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

675

1926-S 25C MS62 Full Head NGC. Light golden accents grace otherwise silver-white surfaces. While a degree of weakness is noted on Liberty's shield, her head details clear the bar for the prized designation. Vibrantly lustrous with excellent eye appeal and surprisingly few abrasions for the grade. Census: 5 in 62 Full Head, 33 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

676

1927 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. CAC. Occasional hints of green-gold patina appear under close examination, but the eye appeal of this Premium Gem comes from its bright luster, which is mostly silver-white. Full Head examples are rare any finer, as the tally of just five such pieces in the PCGS Population Report shows (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

677

1927-S 25C MS65 PCGS. The low-mintage 1927-S is one of the most challenging regular issue coins in the Standing Liberty quarter series, especially in the better Mint State grades. Soft champagne toning shows whispers of cobalt-blue and purple, and both sides exhibit pleasing luster and are well struck. Close inspection reveals no mentionable marks. Population: 41 in 65, 33 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

678

1928 25C MS67 NGC. CAC. This attractively toned Superb Gem boasts pleasing shades of yellow-orange, red, and deep purple throughout the obverse and around the margins of the reverse. Shimmering satiny luster enhances the outstanding eye appeal. Liberty's head and a couple of rivets are a touch soft, as often seen, but the rest of the details are razor-sharp. Neither NGC nor PCGS has certified any examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

679

1928 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. CAC. Aside from glimpses of peripheral golden color, this Full Head Premium Gem is otherwise light silver-gray. The strike is boldly executed and the luster is gorgeous. The change to the Recessed Date design aided the later Standing Liberty quarter issues' availability in lower grades, but better Mint State coins are still elusive. Population: 29 in 66 Full Head, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

680

1928-S 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. A bold striking with tinges of golden and lilac toning over intensely lustrous surfaces. With its immense eye appeal, this Full Head Premium Gem makes for an ideal type coin. PCGS has graded 11 finer Full Head examples (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

681

1928-S 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. CAC. Strongly struck with occasional glimmers of canary-yellow patina against otherwise bright silver-white surfaces. Smooth and remarkable, a Full Head beauty. PCGS has graded just 11 finer coins in the category (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

682

1928-S 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. CAC. This pleasingly detailed Premium Gem shows only a touch of softness on the shield. Each side is immensely lustrous with hints of gold and peach toning visible near the rims. PCGS has graded 11 finer Full Head representatives (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

683

1928-S 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. The brilliant surfaces of this Premium Gem exude scintillating satiny luster. The strike is razor-sharp save for the typical weakness on a couple of shield rivets. PCGS has certified only 11 Full Head examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

684

1928-S 25C MS67 Full Head PCGS. CAC. A strongly detailed Superb Gem that shows minor softness only at the lower rivets of the shield. Both sides are immensely lustrous, but the most eye-catching feature of the coin is its patina. Dappled gold-orange, blue, violet, and silver-white colors enhance the eye appeal. Population: 11 in 67 Full Head, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

685

1928-S 25C MS67 Full Head NGC. This carefully preserved Superb Gem has a strong overall strike, but more immediately noticeable are its jewel-tones over potent luster. Ruby and citrine elements mingle with the pale silver-gray on each side, while the margins show subtle jade and sapphire accents. Census: 34 in 67 Full Head, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

686

1929-S 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. CAC. Bright silver-white luster and generally well-defined devices add up to great eye appeal on this Premium Gem. Carefully preserved with intriguing eye appeal. PCGS has graded 10 finer Full Head coins (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

687

1929-S 25C MS67 Full Head PCGS. A gorgeous and brilliant piece, frosty with a small patch of striking brilliance to the left of OF on the reverse. Not only is Liberty's head full, but the date and lettering are sharp. The shield is crisp save for the usual two rivets near the waist. Essentially immaculate except for a solitary faint graze on the front wing.
Noted Standing Liberty quarter specialist Jay Cline points out that San Francisco issues for the series have, on average, worse strikes than their Philadelphia counterparts. In his fourth edition of Standing Liberty Quarters (2007), he estimates that approximately 5% of 1929-S pieces come with enough detail for a Full Head, and between the grade distribution and strike, a boldly impressed Full Head Superb Gem such as the present coin is a formidable opportunity. Population: 10 in 67 Full Head, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

688

1929-S 25C MS68 ★ Full Head NGC. The only 1929-S Standing Liberty quarter graded MS68 by NGC, with or without a Full Head designation. PCGS has yet to grade any examples above the MS67 level. In addition, the present piece is one of five 1929-S quarters to merit a Star designation from NGC (the other four coins are certified as MS67 Full Head). This lustrous Superb Gem has light lemon-gold toning and outstanding preservation. Liberty's head has magnificent detail, and only the usual two shield rivets lack a full strike. An unsurpassable opportunity for the connoisseur who will not settle for less than the finest obtainable quality.(Registry values: N7079)

689

1930 25C MS67 Full Head PCGS. CAC. Brightly lustrous with just a hint of lemon-gold patina on each side. This Superb Gem is silver-white elsewhere with great eye appeal. Excellent definition on Liberty's head with the lower rivets of the shield showing the only elements of softness. Neither NGC nor PCGS has certified a finer Full Head example (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Washington Quarters

690

1932-D 25C MS62 PCGS. The 1932-D and S are the two keys to the Washington quarter series. Both of these first-year issues had relatively small mintages of just over 400,000 pieces. A touch of tan accents the mostly pale gray surfaces. Shimmering satiny luster highlights the well-struck details.(Registry values: N1)

691

1932-D 25C MS64 ICG. Lovely peach, pink, and canary-yellow elements grace the otherwise light silver-gray surfaces of this attractive near-Gem quarter. The strike is appealing, and only a handful of minor abrasions appear, even under close inspection. An appealing representative of this first-year key issue.(Registry values: N491)

692

1932-D 25C MS64 PCGS. Delicate gold toning denies absolute brilliance, but this key date near-Gem has dynamic luster and a powerful strike. Patience and a loupe are required to locate the few unobtrusive thin marks. The 1932-D is even scarcer than the 1932-S, despite the slightly lower mintage of the latter.(Registry values: N491)

693

1932-D 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Brightly lustrous and well struck for this challenging and popular Denver key. Minimally toned with ample frostiness visible in the fields.(Registry values: N491)

694

1932-D 25C MS65 NGC. Strongly struck and impressively lustrous with noteworthy eye appeal for this first-year Washington quarter key. Light silver-gray patina covers most of each side, though peripheral gold and orange elements also appear, particularly on the obverse. The spot in the center of Washington's neck is toning and not an abrasion. Census: 17 in 65, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

695

1935-D 25C MS67 PCGS. An impressively lustrous and carefully preserved Superb Gem. While the obverse shows rich mauve, burnt-orange, and sage shadings, the reverse is minimally toned. Population: 13 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

696

1940-S 25C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Strongly lustrous with fantastic eye appeal for this San Francisco issue. Bold plum, ruby, and goldenrod peripheral shadings on the obverse have faint echoes on the reverse. Population: 35 in 67, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N208)

697

1950 25C MS67 PCGS. Peripheral pink, orange, and tan toning elements give way to faintly accented silver-gray centers. A well-defined Superb Gem with strong and lovely luster. Population: 27 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N208)

698

1950-D/S 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. FS-601, formerly FS-021. Traces of an S mintmark are present above and northwest of the Denver mintmark. Two major mintmark varieties are known for the 1950 quarters, the D over S and the S over D. Both are rare in high grades and the D over S variety is seen less frequently compared to the S over D.
In 1950 the Philadelphia Mint received an order for dies from one of the branch mints, and being one die shy of filling the order, a workman overpunched the mintmark to fill the order. Then at an unknown later date, the exact opposite took place.
This remarkable Premium Gem has fully original, brilliant, and highly lustrous silver surfaces with splashes of light gold toning on the right side of the obverse. Population: 4 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

699

1950-S 25C MS67 PCGS. CAC. A frosty Superb Gem, as fine as any that PCGS has certified (8/09). It has rich lilac, blue, gold, and iridescent toning on both sides, and the surfaces are absolutely smooth.(Registry values: N208)

700

1960 25C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Both sides of this shining Superb Gem quarter are silver-gray in the centers, but while the reverse has that color throughout, the obverse shows a ring of peripheral chartreuse that enlivens the eye appeal. Exquisitely preserved and delightful. PCGS has graded seven examples in MS67 and none finer (8/09).(Registry values: N208)

Proof Washington Quarters

701

1936 25C PR65 NGC. A hint of reddish-orange accents the rims, while the rest of the surfaces are bright silver-gray. The strike is razor-sharp, and both sides appear pristine to the unaided eye. Only 3,837 examples were struck -- the lowest mintage of any proof Washington quarter.(Registry values: N491)

702

1942 25C PR68 NGC. Both sides yield whispers of soft yellow-gold, violet, powder-blue, and olive-green patination. The strike is well-executed with strong definition on the design elements. Close inspection reveals virtually immaculate surfaces. An outstanding specimen. Census: 18 in 68, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N991)

703

1950 25C PR67 Cameo PCGS. Light honey-gold toning graces the devices of this satiny and mark-free Superb Gem. Cameo contrast is more evident than is conventional for this low mintage proof date. Population: 17 in 67 Cameo, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

704

1950 25C PR68 ★ Cameo NGC. An absolutely stunning quarter with incredible white mint brilliance on the devices and bold, mirrored fields. The design motifs seem to float across the surfaces of this superlative proof. Every detail on each side is as sharp as the dies themselves. Memorable and exciting. Census: 2 in 68 ★ Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

705

1953 25C PR69 W Cameo NGC. Brilliant and beautiful with deeply mirrored fields and impressive frost on the portrait. A flawless specimen that provides exceptional eye appeal. Census: 15 in 69 Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N491)

706

1955 25C PR69 W Ultra Cameo NGC. Flashy and virtually perfect with impressive contrast. This minimally toned specimen is tied with just seven others for the finest Ultra Cameo example known to NGC (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Early Half Dollars

707

1794 50C PCGS Genuine. O-106, R.6. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, this piece has the details of an upper-end Fine specimen that has been cleaned and lightly scratched.
This rare variety is identified by the following: on the obverse, star 2 is attached to the lowest curl; on the reverse, there are 21 berries, the only reverse with such (10 left and 11 right). Light hairlines are visible under magnification, and ancient shallow scratches are somewhat more prevalent on the obverse. Both sides are retoning bluish-gray and gold, slightly deeper in hue in the fields and the recesses. Most of Liberty's hair strands show as do about two-thirds of the wing feathers. The interested bidder should not be intimidated as the above-mentioned blemishes do not significantly detract.

708

1794 50C Fine 12 ANACS. O-105, R.5. It is fortunate for 1794 variety collectors that the 1795 has a fairly large mintage, as this reduces the type demand for 1794 examples. Similarly, those in search of the challenging O-105 can be grateful for the O-101, since that variety is plentiful by 1794 standards and fulfills date demand. The present O-105 has bold legends and some plumage detail. Tiny marks are distributed across the powder-blue fields, which contrast with the stone-gray devices.(Registry values: N2998)

709

1795 50C 2 Leaves VG8 PCGS. O-102, R.5. A nearly unmarked dove-gray example of this popular two-year type. STATES and the right side obverse stars are faint in places but are fully intact. All other legends and stars are crisp. In short, a fundamentally pleasing coin.(Registry values: N991)

710

1795 50C 2 Leaves Fine 12 ANACS. O-105, R.4. Two points of star 1 are joined to the lowest hair curl, which is diagnostic for this variety. Lovely red and russet toning graces the margins, while the rest of the surfaces are pale gray. The design is clearly defined, and there are no significant marks.(Registry values: N1793)

711

1795 50C 2 Leaves VF20 PCGS. O-129, R.5. Star 1 pierces the open curl and the last S of STATES is recut over a D. There is also a light crack from the border over A to the left side of M. This lovely collector coin has light silver surfaces with wispy gold color and deeper electric-blue toning along the borders. Minor adjustment marks can be seen at the left side of the obverse.
Ex: Harry Laibstain, 6/1999; Westmoreland County Collection of Early Bust Halves, Part Two (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 955.(Registry values: N2998)

712

1795 50C 2 Leaves XF45 NGC. O-102, R.4. The reverse has a 9-8 berry pattern, with two berries on the inside and one on the outside below each wing. Wafts of apricot-gold patina grace the periphery, while the centers are pale gray. Several adjustment marks are noted on the obverse, but there are no significant post-strike abrasions. A well struck and appealing representative.(Registry values: N4719)

713

1795 50C 2 Leaves AU58 NGC. O-104, R.4. An obverse with the lowest curl close to (but not touching) star 1 is paired with a 10x7 berries reverse. Another noteworthy obverse die marker is the cracking through LIBERTY. A near-Mint representative of this popular issue, from the second and last year of the Flowing Hair half dollar design. Dappled gold-orange toning elements grace much of each side, and the reverse rims show hints of lavender and peach. Well struck with only a touch of rub visible on the highest design elements and considerable luster in the fields. Modestly abraded with strong eye appeal.(Registry values: N4719)

714

1795/1795 50C Fine 15 PCGS. O-112, R.4. The date is double-punched, with the first entry very low, and corrected such that the second placement leaves the final date position much higher. The lower halves of the numerals from the first date position show clearly beneath, touching the border. There are 9 berries left and 8 right. Light to medium gray toning bathes both sides of this Choice Fine, and the design elements are nicely defined. The few minute marks are consistent with a moderately circulated coin. Population: 4 in 15, 5 finer (8/09).

715

1795 50C Small Head Fine 12 PCGS. O-126a, R.4. One of the three Small Head die marriages, the O-126 is the most "common" of the three while still very scarce. Star 1 is far below the lowest curl, and star 15 is 1 mm away from the bust tip. On the reverse the berries are arranged nine and eight (left-right), with two berries under each wing and only the upper right one having a stem. The die crack that characterizes O-126a is bold from the rim through E, along the stem and to the lowest left ribbon, although a bit of imagination is required to follow it to the rim. The olive-gray surfaces are evenly worn, with a single light, straight scrape noted on each side. Still nice and collectible for the grade.

716

1801 50C VF35 PCGS. O-101, R.3. The more available of the two varieties for the year but still scarce in an absolute sense. A die "blob" in the arrows on the reverse is diagnostic. This Choice VF example is luminous with generally medium-gray surfaces and small flecks of deeper color. A few shallow pinscratches are noted to the right of Liberty's face.(Registry values: N1793)

717

1802 50C Fine 12 PCGS. O-101, R.3, the sole dies. Ample hair detail is present on this gunmetal-gray Draped Bust half. The slightly glossy fields are refreshingly free from visible abrasions. The reverse periphery is minutely granular. A challenging date absent from many specialist collections.(Registry values: N1)

718

1802 50C VF20 PCGS. O-101, R.3. A problem-free example with stone-gray surfaces that exhibit faint traces of tan toning. Only a single die marriage is known for this challenging date. Bullion depositors of the day preferred payment in silver dollars, since fewer coins needed to be counted to pay out a given amount.(Registry values: N1)

719

1803 50C Small 3 XF40 PCGS. O-104, R.3. The small 3 has no vertical serif, and there are five berries with the lowest one having a short stem. Light gray patina assumes slightly darker hues at the margins where it is joined by whispers of electric-blue. Well defined throughout. Scattered light circulation marks are noted on the obverse.

720

1803 50C Small 3 XF45 NGC. O-104, R.3. The only Small 3 die marriage for the year, which is also the second rarest variety for the year. The Small 3 is distinguished from the Large 3 by its lack of the upper left serif that is present on the Large 3 style. Variegated medium gray, mauve, and electric-blue patination bathes each side. Generally well struck, except for some softness in the star centers on each side and on the eagle's neck and head. Well centered with most of the dentilation showing. A pleasing early half dollar.

721

1805/4 50C VG8 PCGS. O-103, R.5. This is the rare overdate variety, and an early die state without evidence of the triangular die crack sometimes seen at the lower left obverse. Medium gray patination covers both sides, each of which retains nice detail for a coin having seen relatively heavy circulation.(Registry values: N491)

722

1805/4 50C AU58 NGC. O-102, R.3. This variety is attributed by a die crack through the second star to the curls, four reverse berries with long stems on the center ones, and no stems on the upper and lower ones, and 12 arrows with the second arrow point below the left stand of N. The silvery surfaces of this near-Mint State coin display luster in the recesses. A well defined and minimally abraded piece. A pleasing early half.(Registry values: N2998)

723

1805 50C VF35 ICG. O-112, R.2. Luminous slate-blue and silver-gray shadings dominate the eye appeal of this Choice VF coin. Well struck save for softness at the star below the second S in STATES.(Registry values: N991)

724

1805 50C XF40 PCGS. O-111, R.2. This variety is distinguished by an obverse with both star 1 and the 5 in the date close to the bust and a reverse with an elongated stem on the branch. A lightly worn, well struck piece with largely blue-gray surfaces that show hints of gunmetal and peach.(Registry values: N1793)

725

1805 50C AU55 NGC. O-112, R.2. A partly lustrous and nearly untoned Choice AU example of this conditionally challenging early silver type. A few unimportant marks near the obverse cent, but attractive overall. The familiar die state with a "double collar" clashmark below the chin and an arc-shaped crack through STATES.(Registry values: N2998)

726

1806 50C Knobbed 6, Large Stars XF40 PCGS. O-105, R.2. The T in LIBERTY is broadly recut, and the olive branch has six berries, although one of them is nearly imperceptible. Lavender, steel-blue, gold, and silver-gray intermingle on both sides. The strike is crisp save for the usual softness below the OF on the reverse.

727

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF40 PCGS. O-121, R.4. Numerous left-side obverse die cracks provide rapid attribution. Luster fills the legends and wings of this lightly toned and richly detailed example. Thorough inspection locates a couple of faded field pinscratches.(Registry values: N1793)

728

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF40 PCGS. O-120a, R.4. Honey-gold and cream-gray grace this well detailed and attractive XF representative. Luster shimmers from design crevices. Smooth aside from a series of marks near the branch stem. The shield cud is advanced, although less so than the terminal die state.(Registry values: N1793)

729

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem AU53 NGC. O-118a, R.3. The Y in LIBERTY is recut, and the 1 and 6 in the date nearly touch the bust. The reverse die is shattered with numerous die cracks throughout. Light silver and purple-gray toning drapes the well-preserved surfaces. Soft luster in the margins accents the crisply struck design elements.(Registry values: N2998)

730

1807 50C Draped Bust--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. O-109, R.4. Golden-brown, ocean-blue, and dove-gray envelop this partly lustrous representative. Natural or not, the toning has made the cleaning difficult to detect. Softly struck near Liberty's shoulder and opposite near the eagle's head. The obverse border has several advanced die cracks.(Registry values: N2998)

731

1807 50C Draped Bust AU50 PCGS. O-102, R.2. The upper left serif of Y is higher than the T in LIBERTY. On the reverse, a leaf points to the extreme right base of the I in AMERICA. An attractive array of gold, rose, teal, gray, and violet toning envelops both sides. There are no marks of any significance. Liberty's hair is a bit soft, but the rest of the details are crisply defined. A lovely example from the final year of the Draped Bust design.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

732

1807 50C Draped Bust AU53 PCGS. O-105, R.1. The familiar reverse die lump at 1 o'clock is characteristic of this final-year Draped Bust variety. The obverse is untoned, while the reverse displays dusky rose and cream-gray shadings. Evenly struck and unblemished with ample glimmering luster. Encapsulated in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)

733

1807 50C Draped Bust AU58 NGC. O-105, R.2. The O-105 is most easily distinguished by the small die lump near the milling between the S of STATES and the O in OF on the reverse. Partly lustrous silver-gray surfaces display tinges of pale orange patina about the devices and are just a bit softly struck on Liberty's upper hair curls.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2003), lot 6147.(Registry values: N2998)

Bust Half Dollars

734

1807 50C Bearded Goddess PCGS Genuine. O-111a, R.5. Large Stars, 50 Over 20 Reverse. A famous die state listed in the Guide Book. The PCGS number ending in .95 indicates that Scratched is the reason, or is among the reasons, why the present piece was not graded. In our opinion, this slate-gray coin has the details of a Fine example that has been cleaned and scratched. The scratches are limited to the area between the date and the bust truncation.

735

1807 50C Capped Bust, Large Stars AU50 NGC. O-114, R.3. The attribution is easy, aided by the die defect lumps visible beneath the 7 on the obverse and the two lowest arrowheads joined on the reverse. Substantial pewter-gray color on the obverse is accented by deeper peripheral gold with similar color across most of the reverse. Some luster remains visible, but it is subdued by the toning. This is a popular and important Guide Book variety, and the 1807-1808 First Style Capped Bust half dollars are an important two-year subtype, as the portrait and eagle were remodeled with the 1809 coinage.

736

1808/7 50C AU50 PCGS. O-101, R.1. Forest-green and rose-red visit the peripheries of this predominantly slate-gray overdated half. One thin mark on the forehead, but otherwise minimally abraded given its short stint in circulation.(Registry values: N1793)

737

1808 50C AU55 ★ NGC. CAC. O-102a, R.2. Both dies are cracked, indicative of the late die state for this marriage. Cobalt-blue, purple, and gold-orange patination gravitates to the peripheries, somewhat more extensively on the obverse. This is a well struck piece that retains considerable luster and is minimally marked. Both the coveted Star and the CAC green label confirm the outstanding eye appeal. Census: 1 in 55 ★ , 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

738

1811 50C Small 8 MS63 NGC. O-109, R.2. A heavy radial die crack at 10:30 allows immediate attribution. Despite its injury, the reverse die must have held out for some time, since the variety is relatively available. This lustrous representative features rich forest-green and pumpkin-gold toning. Smooth save for some marks on the left reverse field and a few faint grazes on the portrait.

739

1814 50C MS62 NGC. O-102, R.2. Criss-cross die lines above the drapery clasp confirm the Overton marriage. This satiny Bust half is bathed in slate-gray, olive, cobalt-blue, and rose-red. No marks merit mention, and the strike is bold aside from a couple of star centers. A lovely representative of the series.(Registry values: N1793)

740

1817/3 50C AU50 PCGS. O-101a, R.2. A spindly die crack from the olive leaves to the M in AMERICA identifies the later die state. Medium intensity grayish-purple toning with subtle gold undertones covers both sides. Good detail despite high-point wear. Both sides are quite clean.(Registry values: N1793)

741

1818 50C AU58 PCGS. O-109a, R.1. The first 1 is high and wide and 81 is closest. A die crack through the tops of ED STATE in UNITED STATES affirms the die stage. A good amount of luster remains on the golden-gray surfaces with purple accents, and a well executed strike leaves sharp definition on the design elements. A couple of obverse marks are concealed in the toning.(Registry values: N491)

742

1818 50C AU58 PCGS. CAC. O-109, R.1. The 81 of the date are closest, the first 1 is high and wide, and the I of PLURIBUS is under the left serif of the second T in STATES. Soft silver gray patina is joined by purple and light blue at the margins of this lovely near-Mint State example. Sharp even definition is noted on the design features. Both sides retain ample luster and are minimally abraded.(Registry values: N491)

743

1818 50C MS62 NGC. O-114, R.3. A scarce variety distinguished by a recut star 1 on the obverse and an E in STATES that is higher than the letters on either side. This unworn, well struck representative has soft, swirling luster beneath rich stone-gray and almond-gold patina.(Registry values: N1793)

744

1818 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. O-107, R.1. Per the reliable Dr. Glenn Peterson, this variety is promptly identified by the presence of two tiny spikes atop the eagle's beak. Light caramel-gold patina invigorates this lustrous Choice Bust half. All stars are fully brought up, and any marks present are inconsequential aside from a thin line near star 10. Population: 25 in 64, 10 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

745

1819/8 50C Small 9 AU58 NGC. O-101, R.1. The only Overton die pairing of the 1819/8 Small 9 variety. A small 9 is punched over an 8, which is clearly visible underneath. The reverse is identified by the triple dentil below the 0 in the denomination. Light gray surfaces are accented with bluish-purple at the margins. Both sides possess soft luster and are minimally marked.(Registry values: N991)

746

1819/8 50C Large 9 AU53 NGC. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. O-103, R.4. The 9 in the date is large and there is an Upright 5 in the denomination. A steel-gray appearance is seen from direct angles, but beautiful sunset-shades are seen as the coin is tilted. Deep turquoise-blue completes the decoration of the outer obverse border. Well defined and exceptionally smooth throughout.
Ex: Don Frederick (5/18/1980).

747

1819/8 50C Large 9 AU58 NGC. O-102, R.2. Splashes of powder-blue and straw-gold enrich this shimmering and evenly struck half dollar. No marks are of any consequence, and wear is limited to highpoints such as the eagle's head above the eye.

748

1819/8 50C Large 9 AU58 NGC. O-102, R.2. The apple-green peripheries surround the light to medium golden-brown centers. Substantial luster beckons from the design, and only a hair-thin mark beneath the drapery clasp is remotely worthy of mention.

749

1823 50C AU58 PCGS. O-112, R.1. Medium golden-brown, ruby-red, and sea-green enriches this partly lustrous and nicely struck Borderline Uncirculated Bust half. The fields have the expected tiny ticks, but this is a pleasing piece with no distracting marks.(Registry values: N491)

750

1824 50C Overdate AU53 PCGS. O-103, R.1. The well known "jumble of recuttings" Overton variety. Dr. Peterson states "the 4 is cut over a 2 and a 0" but implies other digits may also be involved. This example features rich forest-green, navy-blue, cream-gray, and lavender toning. Liberty's profile is lightly strike doubled.(Registry values: N991)

751

1825 50C MS63 PCGS. O-112, R.3. The distinctive recutting on the 2 in the date is diagnostic for this scarce variety. The obverse stars show a degree of striking softness, but the portrait is boldly defined. Impressively lustrous with peach-gold centers and deeper green, blue, and violet elements at the borders.(Registry values: N1793)

752

1826 50C MS63 PCGS. O-101a, R.2. The lower reverse die crack is present, albeit faint. Deep peach-gold and gunmetal-gray envelop this crisply struck and mildly prooflike representative. Liberty's profile is strike doubled.(Registry values: N1793)

753

1826 50C MS66 NGC. O-105, R.3. This coin may be the finest 1826 O-105 half dollar extant. This obviously important representative is identifiable by a small and well concealed spot over the bottom of the L in LIBERTY. Lightly toned in caramel-gold shades. The reverse impression is expertly centered, and it has brought up bold, if not sharp detail over all features. The obverse is also well produced, although we note that the denticles are broader at the upper border than they are at the lower. We are unable to locate a single distracting or mentionable abrasion. The obverse die crack (as struck) that connects stars 1-7 to the rim before the end of Liberty's bust is diagnostic of this variety. The profile is lightly strike doubled. A coin destined for inclusion within an advanced collection of Capped Bust halves.(Registry values: N4719)

754

1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters MS65 NGC. O-114, R.3. Attributable by star 13, which is lightly joined to a curl, and peripheral die cracks on the reverse. Even though a fairly common variety, this piece must surely be one of the finest known at the MS65 level. This is a sharply defined example that has bright mint luster with an overlay of golden-rose toning that deepens and includes royal blue around scattered parts of the peripheries. An outstanding high-grade Bust half.

755

1829/7 50C AU55 PCGS. O-102, R.2. The overdated obverse with reverse showing an irregular or "stair-step" flag to the 5 in the denomination. Modestly worn with lavender-gold color overall that deepens near the rims. Still-lustrous and attractive.(Registry values: N991)

756

1831 50C MS62 NGC. O-103, R.1. The upright of the 5 in 50C is recut. A hint of gold toning encroaches upon the rims, but this is a generally brilliant and clean example that has semi-prooflike fields and a sharp strike.(Registry values: N1793)

757

1831 50C MS64 NGC. O-102, R.1. Deep cobalt-blue and peach-gold embraces this satiny and well detailed Capped Bust half. No marks are obvious beneath the rich patina.(Registry values: N2998)

758

1831 50C MS64 PCGS. O-119, R.3. A lovely and lustrous near-Gem that exhibits delicate almond-gold toning. The reverse is essentially pristine, and the obverse has only trivial contact. Softness typical for the type is noted near the LU in PLURIBUS, but the overall strike is good.(Registry values: N2998)

759

1832 50C Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-121, R.3. A transitional die state with little milling and the 3 in the date just beginning to fill. Gold-orange and umber peripheral shadings yield to pale silver-gray in the lustrous centers.(Registry values: N491)

760

1832 50C Small Letters MS62 PCGS. O-103, R.1. A relatively available issue distinguished by recutting on the 5 in the denomination. Luminous rose and silver-blue shadings drape each side.(Registry values: N1793)

761

1832 50C Small Letters MS62 ANACS. O-103. Star 8 is close to the cap, and the upright of the 5 in the denomination is recut. A ring of green, purple, and orange-red toning encircles the mostly silver-gray centers. The reverse has a few additional patches of deep purple across the middle. This minimally marked and resplendent specimen has great eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)

762

1833 50C MS63 PCGS. O-104, R.1. The second T in STATES is high, and there are several vertical extensions below the shield. Deep purple toning resides in the margins and wafts of lilac visit the stars, while the rest of the surfaces are silver-gray. Pleasing satiny luster complements the well-struck design elements. A carefully preserved and appealing representative.(Registry values: N1793)

763

1833 50C MS63 PCGS. O-110, R.1. A diagonal die line within the C in 50 C allows prompt attribution. The gunmetal-gray centers are bounded by orange-gold and apple-green. A satiny and minimally abraded Select Bust half. A good strike despite a few softly brought up stars.(Registry values: N1793)

764

1833 50C MS64 PCGS. O-113, R.2. The 1 in the date has a short serif and is higher than the 8 and the R in AMERICA is higher at base than the adjacent I. The silver-gray centers gradually cede to golden-brown borders and sweeping luster illuminates the undisturbed fields and devices. Sharply struck and highly attractive. A popular 19th century silver type.(Registry values: N2998)

765

1835 50C MS63 PCGS. O-106, R.1. The 1 in the date tilts to the right, and minor recutting shows on the stand of the 5. On the reverse each of four stripes have one line extending to the second crossbar. Rich powder-blue and sea-green peripheral patina frames golden-brown and lilac-gray centers. Luster sweeps the lightly abraded fields and devices. The 1835 is a "sleeper" date, a bit scarcer than other Lettered Edge dates from the final decade of the series.(Registry values: N1793)

766

1835 50C MS65 ICG. O-109, R.2. Star 7 is minutely recut, the upper lip is curled, and there is a shallow center dot between crossbars 3 and 4. The fields of this Gem are semiprooflike and the design elements are sharply struck, save for minor softness in some of the star centers. Light gold, well preserved surfaces display splashes of sky-blue and purple. Difficult to locate in this level of preservation.(Registry values: N4719)

767

1836 50C Lettered Edge MS65 NGC. O-117, R.3. Star 8 is recut on this die marriage, and the date is quite low. The first line of stripe 2 is solid to the second crossbar. This deeply and originally toned Gem offers iridescent green, blue, and gold patina over each side. The toning gives the underlying lustrous surfaces a completely original appearance. A solid MS65 that displays a reasonably good strike, save for the motto on the reverse.(Registry values: N4719)

Reeded Edge Half Dollars

768

1839 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. An attractive ring of violet and deep red toning encircles the silver-gray center of the obverse, while the reverse exhibits a more mottled mix of those colors. Flashy luster radiates from the minimally marked surfaces. A sharply struck and appealing example of the final Capped Bust half dollar issue. NGC and PCGS combined have certified only a dozen examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Seated Half Dollars

769

1839 50C Drapery MS64 PCGS. An utterly enchanting near-Gem example of the With Drapery 1839 half dollar. Strong luster filters through the rich blue-green, slate, and golden-tan toning that embraces each side, and the strike is uncommonly strong, particularly on the figure of Liberty. A rarity so fine. Population: 16 in 64, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

770

1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters MS64 NGC. WB-102. While far less rare than the WB-101 Small Date, the Medium Date is nonetheless quite elusive in Mint State, and it is very rare in problem-free AU and better grades. This piece is quite sharply struck throughout, with generous luster and pleasing pinkish-gray patina that deepens to blue at the rims. NGC has certified only three MS64 pieces, with two finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

771

1844-O 50C Doubled Date Fine 12 PCGS. WB-103. FS-301, formerly FS-001. A dramatic repunched date, with the errant digits slanting into the base of the seated Liberty, pictured and listed in the Guide Book. Despite significant wear, this gold-tinged silver-gray piece shows the repunching clearly.

772

1850 50C AU53 PCGS. Struck during an era when Seated coins were melted by speculators, the 1850 is very scarce regardless of grade. This is a sharp dove-gray representative with considerable glimmering luster and a few inconspicuous marks on the right obverse field. A deeper gray streak crosses the left (facing) wing. Population: 4 in 53, 35 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

773

1850 50C MS63 PCGS. The 1850 is an important and underrated condition rarity among early Seated halves. It is far more difficult in all Uncirculated grades than its production of 227,000 pieces would suggest with only a few dozen Mint State pieces believed to have survived. This is an attractive, sharply defined coin that has bright, semireflective fields on the obverse. Pale, dusky golden toning is seen over each side with a few tiny abrasions evident on the obverse. Population: 7 in 63, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

774

1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS62 NGC. Light gold-orange toning overall with a subtle and pleasing aura. Strongly defined with few significant abrasions, though wispy marks are present in the fields.(Registry values: N2998)

775

1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS63 NGC. This single-year type coin has light tan-gray toning and dynamic cartwheel sheen. The strike is sharp, with the exception of the star between the head and the cap. No marks are noticeable. Although advanced collectors may already own the issue, this lot provides an opportunity to acquire a superior example.(Registry values: N2998)

776

1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. CAC. The surfaces are pearl-gray with pleasing shades of sunset-gold and ice-blue. Considerable luster is apparent under a light. The strike is average. Despite its considerable mintage of more than 3.5 million pieces, this issue is seldom found in Gem or higher grades. PCGS reports just 20 examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

777

1855-S 50C Arrows AU53 PCGS. A lovely example of this popular and elusive issue, the lowest-mintage of the No Motto Arrows types and the only one struck at San Francisco. Peach-kissed silver-white surfaces show considerably more luster than wear. Wispy abrasions scattered in the fields account for the grade. Population: 3 in 53, 4 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

778

1858 50C MS65 PCGS. The 1858 half dollar is difficult to locate in Mint State, especially the higher levels thereof. Medium intensity golden-orange, electric-blue, and mauve patination covers soft luster on both sides of this Gem, and a well executed strike leaves sharp definition on the design features. A thin graze in the upper left obverse field is mentioned for complete accuracy. Population: 11 in 65, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

779

1858-O 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Splendid sea-green, sun-gold, fire-red, and lilac toning embraces this satiny and exactingly struck Gem. Marks are virtually absent, and the eye appeal is excellent. Parallel die lines beneath the left (facing) wing may be of interest to the specialist. Population: 4 in 65, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

780

1858-S 50C MS65 NGC. Ex: Richmond Collection. WB-103. The obverse die is blundered, with the base of an 8 buried in the rock above the 8 in the date. The reverse has a Medium S, as always with this obverse according to Wiley and Bugert. In Mint State grades, they rate this variety R.8. The present piece appears to be second finest known of the variety behind the Norweb coin, certified MS66 NGC.
This Gem has brilliant and bold surfaces with excellent design definition. The silver-white surfaces show only minor scattered surface marks.
Ex Richmond Collection, Part III (David Lawrence, 3/2005), lot 1714.(Registry values: N4719)

781

Trio of S.S. Republic Seated Halves NGC. A set of three pieces, "United States issue," "Louisiana issue," and "Confederate issue," all noted as "UNC" with Shipwreck Effect. They are, respectively, an 1860-O half, an 1861-O W-08 half, and an 1861-O W-15 half. The set comes with a brass-accent box with inset S.S. Republic design and an S.S. Republic slipcase.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.

Confederate States of America

782

1861 50C Scott Restrike--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Breen-8002. Struck circa-1879 by J.W. Scott, who purchased the unique Confederate half dollar reverse die and used it to overstrike 500 1861-O half dollars. Hairlined from a cleaning, but attractively toned in pastel sea-green, sun-gold, and powder-blue.

Seated Half Dollars

783

1863 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. This Civil War-era half is well-defined with strong luster beneath rich patina. Green-gold and lavender-gray shadings are predominant, though a few dots of deeper toning appear at the liberty cap and on and to the left of the shield. Carefully preserved for the grade. Population: 19 in 64, 12 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

784

1863 50C MS64 NGC. An impressive near-Gem with deep gold, lilac, and sea-green toning on the obverse. The reverse is light ivory framed by subtle gold toning. This appealing half dollar is boldly defined and will make an excellent addition to any collection. Census: 16 in 64, 18 finer (6/09).(Registry values: N1793)

785

1876 50C MS64 PCGS. Type One Reverse. A pearl-gray near-Gem with peripheral apricot toning on the reverse. Sharply struck and lustrous with no remotely mentionable marks. Population: 49 in 64, 17 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

786

1880 50C MS67 ★ NGC. Multicolor peach-gold, ruby-red, ocean-blue, and apple-green endow this satiny Superb Gem. Well struck and virtually unabraded. A mere 8,400 pieces were struck. As of (8/09), NGC has certified eight coins at the MS67 level, and among those, only the present coin has received a Star designation. None have been graded higher.(Registry values: N1)

787

1888 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. The low mintages of half dollars from the 1880s were occasioned by the implementation of the Bland-Allison Act of 1878. Only 12,001 business strike halves were produced in 1888. Splashes of apple-green, orange, and sky-blue adhere to the lustrous surfaces of this pleasing Gem, and a well executed strike imparts strong detail to the design elements. Nicely preserved throughout. Population: 20 in 65, 22 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Seated Half Dollars

788

1864 50C PR64 PCGS. The 1864 half dollar had a relatively low mintage of 470 proofs. The luminous surfaces of this near-Gem specimen are richly toned in gray, mauve, cobalt-blue, lavender, and yellow-gold hues. Both sides display mild field-motif contrast at various angles, and each is exquisitely struck. Close examination reveals no significant marks. Population: 58 in 64, 17 finer (8/09).

789

1868 50C PR65 NGC. This gorgeous untoned Gem, though not a Cameo, still displays a degree of field-device contrast. A well executed strike leaves razor-sharp definition on the design elements, including complete separation of Liberty's foot, sandal, and straps. A whisper of gold patina denies absolute brilliance. Census: 22 in 65, 6 finer (8/09).

790

1872 50C PR64 NGC. A needle-sharp Choice proof with flashy fields and light pearl-gray toning on the upper reverse. Moderate cameo contrast is present although undesignated. The date has a few wispy grazes, and minor hairlines are seen near star 13. Census: 36 in 64, 23 finer (8/09).

791

1872 50C PR66 NGC. An extraordinary Premium Gem proof with noticeable underlying cameo contrast, although the thick toning prevents such a designation. Both sides have mirrored surfaces and frosty devices beneath light gray and iridescent toning. Census: 8 in 66, 3 finer (8/09).

792

1875 50C PR64 NGC. The near-white surfaces of this near-Gem proof display a degree of prooflike fields that offer mild variance with the well struck frosty devices. Magnification brings out some faint field hairlines mingled with die polish lines. Census: 39 in 64, 33 finer (8/09).

793

1876 50C PR64 Cameo NGC. The deeply mirrored fields and frosted devices combine to create captivating black-and-white cameo contrast. Hints of violet in the margins add color to this mostly silver-gray representative. The strike is full save for a touch of softness on the eagle's left (facing) leg, and there are only a couple of nearly imperceptible contact marks. Census: 9 in 64 Cameo, 14 finer (8/09).

794

1882 50C PR65 NGC. A richly toned, yet mildly contrasted Gem proof with electrifying eye appeal. Steel-blue, violet, and olive elements grace the strongly mirrored fields, while the decisively struck devices have a degree of frost beneath slightly lighter patina. Wonderful eye appeal for this popular proof type issue. Census: 36 in 65, 24 finer (8/09).

795

1883 50C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. Based on the relatively large number certified, the 1883 proof half dollar should not be overly difficult to acquire through near-Gem. Indeed, even Cameos are available through PR66. Deep Cameos are another matter entirely. PCGS and NGC have seen a mere six such coins. The sharply struck heavily frosted devices of this Premium Gem contrast strongly with the mirrored fields. Whispers of orange and lavender cling to the marginal areas. This is a well cared for specimen. Population: 1 in 66 Deep Cameo, 1 finer (8/09).

796

1887 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Untoned save for the lightest blushes of golden iridescence at the denticles, this smooth, virtually pristine Premium Gem glistens at all angles. Frosty textured devices stand in stark contrast to the reflective fields and are also noteworthy for the exactness of strike that greets the viewer on both the obverse and the reverse. Certainly among the most visually appealing survivors of the proof variant of the 1887 Seated Half. Census: 18 in 66 Cameo, 5 finer (8/09).

Barber Half Dollars

797

1892-O 50C MS65 NGC. The 1892-O is a scarce issue from the first year of the Barber half dollar series. The present coin boasts shimmering satiny luster throughout the virtually perfect surfaces. Deep purple and red toning fills the protected areas, while the fields and devices are mostly gunmetal-gray. The heraldic eagle on the reverse is a trifle soft, but the obverse is sharply impressed. Census: 13 in 65, 4 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

798

1894-S 50C MS64 NGC. Whispers of medium gray concentrate at the peripheries of this partially prooflike near-Gem. This piece is sharply struck save for the usual minor weakness on the upper right shield corner. Numerous die polish lines (as made) are visible on the obverse, as are faint roller marks on the cheek. Minor abrasions on each side deny Gem status. Faint die cracks encircle the reverse lettering, and there is a small die crack on the truncation of the bust. Census: 28 in 64, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

799

1895 50C MS64 NGC. CAC. Ex: Richmond Collection. Intermingled violet, yellow-gold, and red toning drapes the lustrous surfaces. The strike is nearly full, and there are only a couple of nearly imperceptible handling marks. Census: 24 in 64, 13 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

800

1898 50C MS64 PCGS. A fully struck Choice half dollar that has a brilliant reverse and only a wisp of chestnut-gold and sky-blue on Liberty's hair. Although the 1898 has a mintage of nearly 3 million pieces, few were set aside, and near-Gems are elusive. Population: 44 in 64, 22 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

801

1898 50C MS64 PCGS. Pleasingly lustrous with glimpses of rose toning over otherwise silver-white surfaces. Strongly struck with only a few minor, isolated abrasions precluding an even finer designation. Population: 44 in 64, 22 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

802

1898 50C MS65 PCGS. The nearly immaculate fields are decidedly prooflike and show splendid contrast against the frosted devices, although PCGS has not given this coin a Cameo designation. This fully struck Gem has lovely rose and purple toning that surrounds the brilliant centers. Rare at such a lofty level. Population: 14 in 65, 8 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

803

1899-O 50C MS63 NGC. The silver-gray surfaces of this Select O-mint representative yield pleasing luster and well struck devices, except for the usual weakness in the upper right shield corner. Light marks limit the grade. Census: 16 in 63, 21 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

804

1899-O 50C MS64 PCGS. Light chestnut-gold toning visits this lustrous and conditionally elusive near-Gem. The reverse appears immaculate, and the obverse has only minor distributed contact. A good strike overall despite the expected minor blending on the shield corner and fletchings. Encapsulated in an old green label holder. Population: 22 in 64, 12 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

805

1901-S 50C MS63 NGC. A satiny representative of this much better date. Attractively patinated in orange-gold, ice-blue, and aquamarine. Well struck for the series, particularly on the claws and fletchings. Surprisingly devoid of abrasions. A fleeting opportunity for the Barber specialist. Census: 5 in 63, 9 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

806

1903-O 50C MS63 PCGS. Deep purple, russet, and gunmetal-gray colors intermingle on the surfaces of minimally marked representative. Soft luster in the fields complements the well-defined design elements. Population: 26 in 63, 58 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

807

1903-O 50C MS64 PCGS. Both sides of this pleasing Barber half dollar have ivory surfaces with peripheral russet, gold, and blue toning. The strike is weak at the usual points, especially at the right side of the shield and the adjacent wing. Population: 48 in 64, 11 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

808

1904-S 50C VF25 PCGS. A pleasing midrange example of this popular lower-mintage Barber half. Luminous silver-gray patina shows undercurrents of dusky peach and orange. Population: 9 in 25, 86 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N991)

809

1904-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Eliasberg. While there may be others, two specific 1904-S Barber half dollars stand out from the crowd. They are the Emory-Nichols coin that later appeared in the Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection, and the present example, the Dale Friend coin that was earlier in the Eliasberg Collection. Both coins are incredible quality, and either one might qualify as the finest known. In 1904, S. Benton Emory almost certainly purchased his half dollar directly from the San Francisco Mint, and in the same year J.M. Clapp ordered his from the San Francisco Mint. Judging from the appearance of these two coins, it seems that perhaps they were hand selected by Mint officials at the time, those in charge undoubtedly being aware of the two important numismatic cabinets.
The 1904-S has the fourth lowest PCGS Mint State population of any Barber half, behind the 1892 Micro O, 1896-O, and 1901-O. PCGS has only certified 30 pieces in all grades from MS60 through MS67, and just six of those coins grade MS65 or finer.
An impressive Premium Gem, the Eliasberg-Friend is about to find only its sixth owner since the day it was made. J.M. Clapp bought the coin from the San Francisco Mint, Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. bought the entire Clapp Collection, the owner of the Stellar Collection bought the coin at the Eliasberg sale, Dale Friend bought the 1904-S from the Stellar Collection, and today the coin is consigned by the purchaser at the Friend sale. The coin is boldly defined with delightful gold toning over ivory-silver surfaces and frosty luster. A single small mark in the right obverse field prevents an MS67 grade assignment. PCGS Population: 1 in 66, 2 finer (8/09).
Ex: San Francisco Mint; J.M. Clapp; John H. Clapp; Clapp Estate (1942); Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Estate (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 2102; Stellar Collection; Dale Friend Collection (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 3895.(Registry values: N10218)

810

1905-O 50C MS65 PCGS. An attractive ring of red and lavender toning surrounds the brilliant centers. Scintillating satiny luster highlights the powerfully impressed design elements. A loupe locates only a couple of nearly imperceptible handling marks. The 1905-O is seldom seen in Gem. Population: 10 in 65, 8 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

811

1906 50C MS66 PCGS. Ex: Price. This gorgeous Premium Gem drips with luster, and exhibits blushes of olive-green, khaki-green, yellow-gold, and reddish-gold on the obverse, and light bluish-gray and golden-tan on the reverse. Powerfully impressed design features contribute to the coin's fabulous eye appeal; only the upper right corner of the shield exhibits the usual minor softness. A faint diagonal mark on the cheekbone prevents an even higher grade. Population: 3 in 66, 2 finer (8/09).
Ex: Dr. Thaine B. Price (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 166, which realized $8,250.(Registry values: N4719)

812

1907-O 50C MS64 NGC. Scintillating satiny luster radiates from the untoned surfaces of this well-preserved near-Gem. The surfaces have a peculiar pockmarked texture (as made), and there is also an interesting die bulge on the upper reverse, which indicates that this piece was struck late in the life of the dies. Liberty's face is soft, as often seen, but the rest of the details are sharp.(Registry values: N1793)

813

1908 50C MS65 PCGS. A seldom-offered Gem example, well-defined with a subtle hint of olive-gold peripheral color over satiny surfaces. Only a few wispy facial disturbances rule out an even higher grade. This little-saved Philadelphia issue is a condition rarity in MS65 and better. Population: 13 in 65, 9 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

814

1908-S 50C MS63 PCGS. CAC. Golden-russet and cobalt-blue fill the margins, while the centers are nearly untoned. The reverse and the obverse field are nearly pristine, and the face has only a few minute marks. A good strike despite minor blending near the right (facing) claw and shield corner. Population: 11 in 63, 29 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

815

1912 50C MS64 NGC. Shimmering satiny luster radiates from the lightly marked surfaces. Subtle reddish toning visits the rims, but the majority of the surfaces are silver-gray. A hint of softness is noted on the top right of the shield on the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)

816

1912-D 50C MS64 PCGS. Mostly silver-gray in appearance with mottled golden color on both sides and smooth coppery glints at the lower reverse surfaces. The strike is bold, and marks are few for a near-Gem.(Registry values: N1793)

817

1912-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Honey-gold and pearl-gray enrich this shimmering and intricately struck Choice Barber half. A few faint obverse luster grazes are all that prevent classification as a full Gem. Significantly scarcer than the 1916-S in Mint State. Population: 42 in 64, 26 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Barber Half Dollars

818

1892 50C PR64 NGC. Rose-red and blue-green toning encompasses this introductory year proof Barber half. The strike is exceptional in all regards, and there are no obvious hairlines or contact marks.(Registry values: N1793)

819

1893 50C PR66 NGC. Blue-green and gold-gray shadings mingle on each side of this powerfully mirrored Premium Gem. The strike is bold, and the preservation is excellent. Following the high proof mintages of 1892, the Barber design's introductory year, production plunged, and in 1893, just 792 silver proof sets left the Mint. Census: 28 in 66, 19 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

820

1894 50C PR65 Cameo NGC. Ex: Richmond Collection. An essentially brilliant Gem that has obvious contrast between the evenly frosted devices and the glassy fields. The strike is bold save for the usual blending near the right shield corner. Census: 16 in 65 Cameo, 29 finer (8/09).
Ex: Richmond Collection, Part III (David Lawrence, 3/2005), lot 1913, which realized $3,220.(Registry values: N2998)

821

1897 50C PR68 ★ Cameo NGC. Deeply mirrored and exquisitely preserved with contrast that transcends a "mere" Cameo designation. The frost is thick across the silver-white devices. A brilliant and beautiful Superb Gem. Just 731 proofs were struck. Census: 3 in 68 ★ Cameo, 1 finer with a Star designation as PR69 ★ Ultra Cameo (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

822

1899 50C PR64 PCGS. A sharply struck and untoned near-Gem with clean surfaces and more than a hint of cameo contrast, although PCGS has omitted any such designation. Population: 55 in 64, 29 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

823

1899 50C PR64 Cameo NGC. Captivating watery reflectivity in the fields contrasts sharply against the frosted and fully struck devices. A hint of purple near the rims is the only sign of color on this virtually brilliant near-Gem. Census: 9 in 64 Cameo, 33 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

824

1902 50C PR66 PCGS. A mix of cobalt-blue and lavender cover the obverse of this proof half, while the same palette is confined to the borders of the reverse, leaving most of the central areas brilliant. A strong impression is seen on the design elements, except for the usual softness in the upper right corner of the shield. Population: 24 in 66, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

825

1907 50C PR64 PCGS. Caramel-gold and jade-green embrace this undisturbed and attractive near-Gem. The fletchings are well struck, and only the right shield corner shows incompleteness. Just 575 proofs were distributed. Population: 48 in 64, 41 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

826

1908 50C PR67 PCGS. This later date Barber half is not generally available in high grades, undoubtedly because of the low mintage of only 545 proofs. This is a richly toned example that shows deep iridescent coloration on the obverse that is interspersed with bits of brilliance, while the reverse is mostly deep emerald-green with a rose colored accent at the top. A seemingly flawless proof striking. Population: 7 in 67, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

827

1910 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. Though the brilliant era of proof coinage was in full swing by the time this 1910 Barber half was struck, it nonetheless shows readily appreciable contrast, thanks to light but distinct frost over the devices. Essentially untoned save for a hint of gold patina at the edges of the mirrors. Census: 13 in 67 Cameo, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

Walking Liberty Half Dollars

828

1916 50C MS66 PCGS. The 1916 was saved in large quantities, as typical for most first year issues. Mint State specimens are thus more common in today's market than the limited mintage (608,000 business strikes) might suggest. That said, Premium Gems such as the current offering are still challenging, and higher-grade pieces are elusive. Light to medium golden-gray patina rests on lustrous surfaces and an exacting strike leaves sharp detail on the devices. No mentionable marks appear on either side. Population: 73 in 66, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

829

1916-S 50C AU58 PCGS. Just a touch of wear appears on this first-year S-mint Walker. Softly struck with thin bands of green-gold and sky-blue at the top of the obverse and light silver-gray elsewhere.(Registry values: N991)

830

1917-S 50C Obverse MS64 PCGS. With a mintage of fewer than 1 million coins, the 1917-S Obverse mintmark is considered one of the keys to the Walking Liberty half series. Soft golden-gray patina resides on the minimally marked lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem, and the usual strong detail is apparent on the design elements. Scarce in this grade and difficult to acquire any finer.(Registry values: N2998)

831

1917-S 50C Obverse MS64 NGC. A great near-Gem example of this second-year obverse mintmark variety, struck in the early part of 1917 to the tune of less than a million pieces. The light gold-gray toning covering much of the obverse deepens slightly to apricot and even peach on the reverse. Excellent luster and an above-average strike. NGC has graded 24 numerically finer examples (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

832

1917-S 50C Reverse MS64 NGC. Original cobalt-blue and plum-red shades grace the moderately toned obverse. The reverse exhibits only delicate mauve and powder-blue tints. Both sides feature swirling luster and are void of any noticeable marks. Crisply struck and memorable. The mintmark moved to the reverse of the half dollar in 1917, although it remained on the obverse of the cent and quarter.(Registry values: N1793)

833

1917-S 50C Reverse MS65 NGC. Although more available than its Obverse Mintmark counterpart, the 1917-S Reverse Mintmark half dollar becomes scarce in Mint State. An attractive mix of yellow-gold, lilac, and magenta toning enhances the satiny surfaces. The strike is sharp save for a touch of softness on Liberty's right (facing) arm. Census: 19 in 65, 3 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

834

1918-D 50C MS62 PCGS. A luminous and unworn earlier D-mint Walker with rich umber and coffee coloration across each side. Softly struck as usual on the higher design elements but minimally abraded.(Registry values: N1793)

835

1918-D 50C MS63 PCGS. Light honey-gold toning graces this lustrous and minimally abraded World War Walker. Perhaps only the slightly soft strike precludes a higher grade. The 1918-D mintage of more than 3.8 million pieces would appear to be sufficient to supply today's collectors, but relatively few Uncirculated examples were set aside.(Registry values: N1793)

836

1919 50C AU55 NGC. A brilliant representative with bright luster throughout. The centers are soft, as typical, but the rest of the details are boldly defined. The 1919 is scarce compared to most P-mint Walking Liberty halves.(Registry values: N991)

837

1919 50C MS63 PCGS. Among Philadelphia issues, only the 1921 and 1916 have lower mintages than the 1919. This explains the scarcity of the 1919 in VF or better. Blazing luster illuminates the present slate-gray and almond-gold representative. A thin line on the eagle's back leg was likely on the flan prior to the strike.(Registry values: N1793)

838

1919 50C MS65 NGC. Brightly lustrous and minimally toned with above-average definition on Liberty's head and branch hand. Both sides are carefully preserved and appealing. This Philadelphia issue of under a million pieces is scarce at the Gem level and a rarity any finer. Census: 27 in 65, 11 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

839

1919-D 50C MS63 PCGS. This fully original and deeply toned piece has bright gold and steel toning on both sides. The usual vertical weakness is evident from the top to bottom on the obverse and reverse. The 1919-D is one of the most important issues in the Walking Liberty series, elusive in most grades and distinctly scarce in Mint State. The Select grade strikes a good balance between price and value, since finer examples swiftly become more expensive and lesser-graded coins often do not have the level of eye appeal present here. PCGS has certified 79 finer examples (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

840

1920 50C MS64 PCGS. Soft and wonderful luster filters through the gold-gray toning that embraces each side of this near-Gem. Better-defined than usual at Liberty's head, though her branch hand shows more typical striking softness.(Registry values: N1793)

841

1920-S 50C MS62 ANACS. Pleasing yellow, rose-red, and steel-blue colors mix across the lustrous surfaces. The strike is a bit soft, which accounts for the grade, but there are no marks of any significance.(Registry values: N991)

842

1921 50C AU58 NGC. All 1921-dated Walking Liberty halves are scarce, especially the Philadelphia and Denver issues. Shimmering satiny luster radiates from the brilliant surfaces. The centers are a bit soft, as usually seen. The fields show a significant number of striations, which accounts for the impressive luster. A minimally marked and appealing example of this key date.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

843

1921-D 50C MS61 NGC. The 1921-D has the lowest mintage of the entire series, and is highly desirable in Uncirculated grades. This representative has vibrant luster and an above average strike. Lightly toned almond-gold and stone-gray. Surprisingly unabraded, with only a single minor reed mark concealed on the front wing.(Registry values: N2998)

844

1921-S 50C AU55 PCGS. The San Francisco 1921 half dollar is a semikey issue, although not as scarce as its Philadelphia and Denver counterparts. A lovely red and tan hue enhances the minimally marked surfaces. Liberty's midsection is a touch soft, as often seen, but the rest of the details are crisply defined. Soft luster glistens in the fields and adds to the aesthetic appeal.(Registry values: N4719)

845

1929-D 50C MS64 PCGS. Light apricot and gold accents enhance the eye appeal of this frosty near-Gem. While Liberty's branch hand shows little detail, her head is comparatively well-defined.(Registry values: N991)

846

1934 50C MS68 NGC. With a mintage of nearly 7 million pieces, the 1934 is available in all grades through sharply struck Gem. In this lofty grade, however, the 1934 is nearly unobtainable. NGC and PCGS combined have certified only 15 examples in MS68, and none finer. This specimen exhibits a sharp strike, including excellent definition on Liberty's left thumb and adjacent branches, and on the gown lines. Radiantly lustrous surfaces are adorned with delicate whispers of cobalt-blue, golden-brown, and lavender patination. Nearly pristine surfaces reveal just a few minor, unobtrusive marks. Census: 8 in 68, 0 finer (8/09).
Ex: Heritage (4/2006), lot 2943.(Registry values: N2998)

847

1934-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Silver-gray centers show slightly frosty luster, while the margins show dappled sage and gunmetal-blue color. Minor striking softness, as usually seen.(Registry values: N1793)

848

1935-D 50C MS66 PCGS. A fantastically lustrous silver-white Premium Gem with a degree of flashiness on the reverse. While striking softness on the central devices is typical for this Denver issue, the overall eye appeal is rewarding. Neither NGC nor PCGS has graded a numerically finer example (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

849

1936 50C MS68 NGC. Delightful yellow-gold patina coats the surfaces, with occasional wafts of steel-blue. Magnificent satiny luster radiates beneath the attractive toning and highlights the nearly fully struck details. Careful inspection with a loupe reveals only a couple of inconsequential handling marks. Census: 4 in 68, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

850

1941 50C MS68 PCGS. This nicely struck high grade Walking Liberty half has dazzling luster and medium sky-blue and caramel-gold toning. Even minuscule marks are hard to locate. The entry issue into the widely collected 1941 to 1947 short set. Encapsulated in an older green label holder. Population: 12 in 68, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

851

1941-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. A frosty Premium Gem with occasional hints of golden color against otherwise silver-white surfaces. Great eye appeal despite a degree of striking softness on the highest parts of the design. PCGS has graded only six coins finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

852

1942 50C MS68 NGC. Spectacular satiny luster radiates from the virtually immaculate surfaces. Splashes of violet and gold toning grace the borders, while the centers are brilliant. A number of striations are visible in the right obverse field. The strike is razor-sharp save for a touch of softness on Liberty's midsection. Census: 1 in 68, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

853

1942-S 50C MS66 NGC. Trumpet tail S. This brilliant Premium Gem has dazzling luster and exemplary surfaces. Although incomplete, the strike is above average for this short-set S-mint issue.(Registry values: N1793)

854

1942-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. This brilliant Premium Gem boasts eye-catching satiny luster throughout the surfaces. The high points show a touch of softness, but the strike is mostly sharp. Several pin-sized abrasions are nearly imperceptible to the unaided eye. PCGS has certified just one example finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

855

1942-S 50C MS66 NGC. Brilliant surfaces are impeccably preserved. Generally well struck, including a modicum of detail in Liberty's branch hand.(Registry values: N1793)

856

1942-S 50C MS66 NGC. Bright luster radiates from both sides of this lovely Premium Gem each of which is devoid of mentionable marks. Nicely struck save for the usual softness in the centers.(Registry values: N1793)

857

1943 50C MS68 NGC. Shimmering satiny luster shines beneath the mottled hazel and silver patina that envelops both sides. Several wispy grazes and a touch of softness on the centers keep this stunning piece from being absolutely flawless. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just 15 pieces at this lofty level, with none finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

858

1943-S 50C MS66 NGC. Bright luster emanates from the essentially untoned surfaces of this S-mint Walker. Despite the usual softness in the obverse center Liberty's branch hand exhibits a modicum of detail. Both sides have been well cared for.(Registry values: N991)

859

1943-S 50C MS66 NGC. Both sides of this Premium Gem S-mint representative are awash with luster. Silver-gray surfaces are nicely preserved and exhibit relatively well struck devices save for the usual softness in the central areas.(Registry values: N991)

860

1944-S 50C MS66 NGC. Dazzling luster embraces both sides of this Premium Gem Walker. Untoned surfaces are impeccably preserved and exhibit well struck devices, save for the usual softness in the centers.(Registry values: N1793)

861

1945-S 50C MS67 NGC. A bright silver-white Superb Gem from this popular short-set issue. Both sides show significant definition in the usual trouble-spots, though the strike on the head and hands is not absolute. Census: 23 in 67, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

862

1946 50C MS67 PCGS. Hints of tan and milky-white patina enhance the satiny surfaces of this Superb Gem. The strike is sharp save for the usual weakness on Liberty's hand. There are no marks of any significance. Population: 33 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

863

1946-D 50C MS67 NGC. Almond-gold and powder-blue endow this lustrous and essentially immaculate Superb Gem. The strike is excellent for the type, although the branch hand lacks absolute detail. As of (8/09), none have been certified finer at either major grading service.(Registry values: N1793)

864

1946-D 50C MS67 NGC. Charming yellow-gold and steel-blue toning covers both sides of this lustrous representative. There is just a hint of softness on Liberty's dress, as usually seen. Neither NGC nor PCGS has certified a finer example (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars

865

1936 50C PR65 NGC. CAC. Beautifully mirrored beneath light silver-gray patina with hints of gold and dots of deeper toning present close to the rims. A sharply struck Gem example of this initial proof Walking Liberty half dollar issue, one of just 3,901 specimens coined. Housed in a prior-generation holder.(Registry values: N2998)

866

1936 50C PR65 NGC. The borders display light sun-gold shadings, but the fields and devices are practically untoned. Sharply struck and beautiful with no contact marks or obvious hairlines. The luster is satiny, but the fields also offer reflectivity. The earliest and lowest mintage proof date of this famous design type.(Registry values: N2998)

867

1937 50C PR66 NGC. Luminous surfaces are visited by a medley of soft pastel colors and are free of mentionable marks. The design elements are well brought up.(Registry values: N1793)

868

1938 50C PR67 NGC. Orange-gold toning gathers around the margins this luminous proof and takes the form of faint streaks in the centers. The design elements are boldly impressed.(Registry values: N1793)

869

1938 50C PR68 NGC. Light golden-brown toning adorns the rims, although the majority of this prominently mirrored Superb Gem is bereft of color. Nicely struck and immaculate with outstanding eye appeal. None have achieved a finer grade at either NGC or PCGS. Census: 50 in 68, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

870

1938 50C PR68 NGC. Light silver-gray patina drapes the centers, while the margins exhibit varying degrees of gold-orange and amber-brown patina. A pleasingly detailed specimen, strongly mirrored, and exquisitely preserved beneath the widespread color. Neither NGC nor PCGS has graded a numerically finer example (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

871

1939 50C PR68 ★ NGC. Decisively struck and minimally toned with amazing mirrors. This Superb Gem's glittering eye appeal is astounding, and to find any flaws, magnification is a must. The reason for this coin's Star designation is easy to see. NGC has graded only one numerically finer example (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

872

1941 50C PR67 NGC. CAC. No AW. There is no sign of the designer's monogram on the present piece, as it was effaced from the proof reverse die during its preparation. Lovely lemon-gold and lime-green toning enriches this precisely struck and undisturbed Superb Gem.(Registry values: N991)

873

1942 50C PR67 ★ NGC. Decisively struck with light silver-gray patina over much of each side and occasional glimpses of gold. Spectacular mirrors with outstanding eye appeal, even by Superb Gem standards.(Registry values: N991)

874

1942 50C PR68 NGC. Deep magenta, violet, fire-red, and gold patina surrounds the centers, which are silver-gray peppered with purple accents. The devices are nicely frosted, while the fields show some glassy reflectivity. The strike is nearly full, and both sides appear pristine to the unaided eye. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just five proofs finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Franklin Half Dollars

875

1949-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. From this relatively low mintage production, the first Franklin half dollar issue from the San Francisco Mint, this impressive piece is the single finest-certified by NGC. PCGS has graded only three coins at MS67 Full Bell Lines, with none finer, as of (8/09). Fully struck with vibrant mint luster and enticing copper-orange peripheral toning, and mottled olive-green and rose-gray patina over the unmarked fields and central devices. A great Superb Gem example.(Registry values: N7079)

876

1951-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. Speckles of reddish-orange gather in a few places on the well preserved surfaces of this luFranklinFrnklin. A sharp strike culminates in Full Bell Lines. Census: 11 in 66 Full Bell Lines, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

877

1951-S 50C Double Die Reverse MS65 PCGS. FS-801, formerly FS-011.5. E PLURIBUS UNUM is lightly die doubled, with the spread most apparent on the N in UNUM. A prior edition of Cherrypickers' states that Fred Lindsey discovered the variety. A gorgeous pearl-gray Gem with a good strike and few field grazes. As of (8/09), PCGS has certified only a total of four examples as FS-801: two as MS64, the present coin, and the single finest as MS65 Full Bell Lines.(Registry values: P2)

878

1952 50C MS67 NGC. CAC. Well struck, with essentially full definition on the lower lines of the Liberty Bell. Lovely olive-gray patina drapes the impressively preserved surfaces that display only a couple of small contact marks. Census: 7 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

879

1956 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. Outstanding quality and eye appeal. This Superb Gem would be special regardless of strike, but PCGS has recognized it as a Full Bell Lines coin. Green-gold and orange toning elements grace much of the obverse, while the reverse is more silver-gray. Population: 10 in 67 Full Bell Lines, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

880

1957-D 50C MS65 PCGS. The melange of green-gold and bold pink-orange color on the obverse appears in a slightly more muted form on the reverse. A lustrous and attractive Gem with above-average detail on the bell lines.(Registry values: N14)

881

1957-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. Well-defined with warm luster beneath rich patination. Cherry-red and dusky gold-orange shadings mingle with the charcoal-gray, forest-green, and sky-blue hues. A couple of inoffensive marks are well concealed within the toning. Census: 6 in 67 Full Bell Lines, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

882

1959-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. A medley of gold, orange, and red patination bathes the lustrous surfaces of this Premium Gem. This is a sharply struck and well preserved Franklin.(Registry values: N1793)

883

1962-D 50C MS65 PCGS. Impressively lustrous and incredibly appealing with multicolored toning that looks like a million dollars. Wild blue-green, gold, and magenta toning has left only small silver-gray centers on each side. Strong definition on the bell lines as well.(Registry values: N208)

884

1963 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Sharply struck and mildly abraded, with an exceedingly bright, flashy appearance, due to numerous die polish lines (as struck) in the fields. Only one finer Full Bell Line coin has been certified by PCGS (8/09).(Registry values: N491)

Proof Franklin Half Dollars

885

1952 50C PR67 ★ NGC. The 1952 proof Franklin half dollar, sporting a mintage of 81,980 pieces, can be located with ease in the higher levels of preservation. Superb Gem examples with the Star designation such as the present coin, however, do not show up that frequently. Untoned surfaces display a degree of field-device contrast on both sides, each of which is impeccably preserved. All of the bell lettering shows clearly. Census: 15 in 67 ★ , 4 finer with Star (8/09).(Registry values: N208)

886

1956 50C Type One PR68 Cameo PCGS. Approximately 95% of all proof 1956 half dollars have the Type Two reverse, which features three high relief feathers left of the perch. The very scarce Type One reverse has four low relief feathers left of the perch. This pristine Type One example exhibits light honey-gold toning and noticeable cameo contrast. Population: 25 in 68 Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

887

1958 50C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. A stunning 1958 proof Franklin half dollar with fully brilliant silver surfaces completely devoid of toning. Both sides have deeply mirrored fields that seem unending, serving as a nice frame for the extraordinary, highly lustrous devices. Census: 12 in 68 Ultra Cameo, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

888

1961 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. This wonderful half dollar has thick frost throughout the devices and legends. The fields are prominently mirrored. Although more than 3 million proof sets were issued in 1961, only a tiny percentage of those coins provided substantial cameo contrast. Population: 77 in 68 Deep Cameo, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

889

1962 50C PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. This outstanding specimen boasts impressive cameo contrast between the unfathomable deep mirrored fields and icy-frosted devices. A touch of softness on the bell lines keeps this pristine piece from being absolutely flawless. Several tiny purple spots enhance the otherwise untoned surfaces.(Registry values: N1793)

890

1962 50C PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. Deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted devices combine to create vivid black-and-white cameo contrast on both sides. A touch of purple toning at the rims is the only hint of color on this otherwise brilliant specimen. The bell lines are a trifle soft, but a loupe fails to locate any signs of contact. Census: 17 in 69 Ultra Cameo, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

SMS Kennedy Half Dollars

891

1966 50C SMS MS68 Ultra Cameo NGC. Reflective fields yield outstanding contrast with the frosty motifs of this SMS Superb Gem Kennedy half. A solid shrike imparts strong definition to the design elements enhancing even more the superior eye appeal. Both sides are immaculately preserved. Census: 7 in 68 Ultra Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

Proof Kennedy Half Dollars

892

1964 50C PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. Type Two Reverse. A pristine white-on-black first year proof Kennedy half. Fully struck, and unimprovable at either major service. Census: 75 in 69 Ultra Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N491)

Early Dollars

893

1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves--Double Struck, Plugged--ICG. VG10 Details. B-7, BB-18, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State I, with both of the diagnostic die flaws near the left ribbon end visible. This piece was struck at least twice, and extra outlines are most visible at the right obverse stars. The plugged hole has disrupted the letters BE of LIBERTY, and the silver-gray surfaces are over-bright, suggestive of a possible past cleaning.(Registry values: N1793)

894

1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves Fine 12 PCGS. B-5, BB-27, R.1. Predominantly cloud-gray with glimpses of chestnut toning. Well detailed for the grade, particularly within the eagle's left (facing) wing. The reverse rim has a tiny nick at 5 o'clock and a pair of minor dings at 7 o'clock. An enormously popular early silver type.
Ex: Kingswood XII, 2/2000, Lot 386.(Registry values: N1793)

895

1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves XF45 NGC. B-5, BB-27, R.1. This variety is easily identified by the raised "bar" in the field to the left of the uppermost hair curl. Light gray patina covers both sides of this boldly defined specimen. A few light hairlines are nearly imperceptible to the unaided eye. A nice example of this popular early dollar type.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

896

1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves VG10 PCGS. B-2, BB-20, R.3. Deep slate-gray toning embraces this circulated but attractive early silver type coin. Traces of plumage and hair detail remain visible despite 50 points of wear. All legends are clear, and the date and LIBERTY are bold. Surprisingly smooth aside from a concealed mark along the border of Liberty's neck.(Registry values: P4)

897

1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves VF35 PCGS. B-1, BB-21, R.2. The 7 in the date is punched over an erroneous 1, and the reverse has a 9-10 berry pattern. Original medium-gray patina covers the remarkably clean surfaces. All of the major design elements are clearly defined. This piece would make an excellent representative of the two-year Flowing Hair type.(Registry values: P4)

898

1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Silver Plug PCGS Genuine. B-7, BB-18, R.3. The PCGS number ending in .94 indicates Altered Surfaces is the reason, or is among the reasons, why PCGS failed to grade the present coin. In our opinion, this coin has VF Details and has been cleaned and retoned. The reverse border displays moderate corrosion between 4 and 7 o'clock. The nearly circular outline of the mint-made silver plug is evident at the obverse center.(Registry values: P4, N4)

899

1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered VF35 PCGS. B-15, BB-52, R.2. Die State IV. The draped bust of Liberty is well centered in the obverse die, and the highest wave of hair is under the E in LIBERTY. There are six berries on the olive branch. The obverse triangular break in Liberty's hair has extended upward into a knifelike point. The semibright silvery surfaces are devoid of significant marks and exhibit well defined design elements. Adjustment marks are visible in the central obverse.(Registry values: N2998)

901

1795 $1 Draped Bust, Off Center XF45 ANACS. B-14, BB-51, R.2. The bust is noticeably left of center, and a point of star 1 touches the hair. Deep battleship-gray patina fills the fields, while the devices are lighter in color with lemon-yellow accents. The design elements are clearly defined. A few adjustment marks are noted on the reverse. A lovely example of this transitional issue.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P3)

902

1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters VG10 PCGS. B-4, BB-61, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State I. A collectible Small Eagle dollar that has full legends aside from faintness on the tops of the CA in AMERICA. Liberty has some remaining hair definition, and the stone-gray surfaces are unblemished. Minor adjustment marks (as made) are noted near the eagle's legs.(Registry values: P4)

903

1796 $1 Small Date, Small Letters VF35 PCGS. B-2, BB-63, R.4. Dove-gray overall with lighter pearl-gray on the highpoints and deeper golden-brown, navy-blue, and charcoal along the margins. A few faint adjustment marks (as struck) cross the central obverse, and the obverse field is minutely granular. The Small Date, Small Letters combination is the scarcest of the three Guide Book 1796 varieties.(Registry values: N2998)

904

1796 $1 Large Date, Small Letters VF25 NGC. B-5, BB-65, R.2. Bowers-Borckardt Die State II, one of the innumerable intermediate states of the large die break between the IC in AMERICA. Cream-gray and almond-gold with the occasional tiny to moderate rim ding. Liberty's hair has substantial detail, and field marks are surprisingly few.(Registry values: P4)

905

1798 $1 Small Eagle, 13 Stars VF25 PCGS. B-1, BB-82, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State II. One of only two Small Eagle die marriages for the date. Stone-gray and powder-blue centers are bounded by peripheral golden-russet and olive-gold. Slightly cloudy surfaces, but nicely detailed for the designated grade.(Registry values: N2998)

906

1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, 4 Berries VF25 ANACS. B-8a, BB-125, R.2. A long vertical die flaw to the left of the bust identifies the obverse. This is the only four-berry reverse of the year, which is a simple diagnostic. The reverse die has shattered, with numerous cracks throughout, which indicates that this piece is Bowers-Borckardt Die State III (Bolender-8a). Light tan-gray patina covers the devices, which contrast nicely to the slightly darker fields. Several letters in UNITED are soft, as always seen, and the left stars are also weak. Two small planchet defects account for minor rim flaws on the right. There are no noteworthy marks, however, and this interesting variety is quite appealing overall.(Registry values: N1793)

907

1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9 AU55 NGC. B-29, BB-119, R.4. A crisply detailed and partly lustrous example of this transitional silver dollar date. After minting from two of the earlier Small Eagle dies, the remainder of the year's issue consists of the Heraldic Eagle type. This piece has light honey-gold toning and a good strike. Prolonged study beneath a loupe discovers a few unobtrusive marks, such as near the D in UNITED and the E in AMERICA. A nice representative of this scarce variety.(Registry values: N2998)

908

1798 $1 5 Stripes, Knob 9 VF35 PCGS. B-4, BB-92, R.5. On the obverse, the upper left star is near the L of LIBERTY but the upper right star is distant from Y, and the base of R is above the bases of adjacent E and T. On the reverse, the leaf points to the left corner of I in AMERICA, and there are raised die defects between upper part of AT in STATES. Light to medium intensity gray patination displays soft gold undertones on the obverse. This well defined Choice VF piece is minimally abraded. Attractive overall eye appeal for a coin that has seen moderate circulation. Population: 8 in 35 for the issue, 19 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P1)

909

1798 $1 5 Stripes, Knob 9--Repaired, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. B-4, BB-92, R.5. Stars 4 and 5 are more widely separated than the other stars on the left side, and stars 8 and 9 are more widely separated on the right side. There are two diagnostic "die dots" beneath the E in LIBERTY. On the reverse, the tip of branch points to the tip of the rightmost tail feather. Fine hairlines are visible under magnification, some smoothing is noted in the fields, and a few light scratches occur on the shield. This sharply defined piece displays light gray patina.(Registry values: P1)

910

1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, 10 Arrows XF45 NGC. B-13, BB-108, R.3. Rose-gray in color, this is an unusually well-detailed piece which appears to be denied an even higher grade only due to a lack of remaining luster. The surfaces are smooth for the grade, except for numerous adjustment marks in the center of the obverse, which are of Mint origin and common on 18th century coinage.(Registry values: P1)

911

1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, 10 Arrows MS61 NGC. B-13, BB-108, R.3. The obverse is easily identified by a die flaw between the bust and star 13, and there is a die crack from the rim to the lower right serif of the L in LIBERTY. Only 10 arrowheads are visible on the reverse, a telltale diagnostic for this die. After striking BB-107 the reverse die was lapped, and the five small berries now have faint or nonexistent stems. Although this variety is relatively available in grades through XF, the Bowers-Borckardt reference states that it is "exceedingly rare" in Mint State. Their list of notable specimens, while not quite a Condition Census, features only three Uncirculated examples, two of which grade MS60.
Hints of gold and rose around the margins accent the mostly medium gray surfaces of this exquisitely preserved representative. There are prominent adjustment marks in the center reverse, with a corresponding area of weakness on Liberty's hair. Plenty of luster radiates throughout the fields and enhances the eye appeal. This is a Die State IV piece, with a die crack from the rim below the 17 in the date that progresses through the first five stars. A spectacular representative from the first year of the Heraldic Eagle reverse.(Registry values: P1)

912

1799 $1 7x6 Stars XF40 NGC. B-7, BB-156, R.4. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III, with diagnostic die crack through the STA of STATES. Appealing and luminous with only mild wear, though the area around the eagle's head shows a degree of typical striking softness. Attractive gold, rose, and blue-violet shadings grace each side.(Registry values: N1793)

913

1799 $1 7x6 Stars AU50 PCGS. B-9, BB-166, R.1. A tiny die crack below the 1 is visible on all examples of this variety, and the "apostrophe" die break after the second S in STATES is diagnostic. Captivating luster radiates from the silver-gray surfaces of this lightly abraded specimen. The hair above Liberty's forehead is a touch soft, but the rest of the details are well defined.(Registry values: N2998)

914

1799 $1 7x6 Stars AU53 ICG. B-10, BB-163, R.2. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III. This lightly toned Bust dollar has its share of scintillating luster, particularly on the reverse. Impressively devoid of abrasions, although the lower obverse has a couple of slightly granular thin gray streaks.(Registry values: N2998)

915

1799/8 $1 13 Stars Reverse MS61 NGC. B-1, BB-142, R.4. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III, the most common, with significant crumbling of the reverse die at the I of AMERICA. Both the B-1 and B-2 varieties are very scarce, and since the 1799/8, 13 Stars Reverse type merits its own listing in the Guide Book, the collector going by that reference must acquire an example of both varieties. This Mint State representative of the former has soft, pleasing luster beneath dappled green-gold and lavender-violet patina. A few faint field marks near the chin appear only when viewed from exotic angles. Great overall eye appeal.(Registry values: P1)

916

1800 $1 PCGS Genuine. B-16, BB-187, R.2. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III. The PCGS number ends in .98, which indicates Damage as the reason, or is among the reasons, why PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, the present piece has AU details but has light corrosion near the RIC in AMERICA and a pinscratch near the second 0 in the date. The reverse border is granular between 12 and 2 o'clock. A sharp example with noticeable luster and rustic chestnut-brown and stone-gray toning.

917

1802/1 $1 Wide Date XF40 NGC. B-3, BB-234, R.3. A die lump in the field between stars 8 and 9 is diagnostic. The overdate is bold. Mottled blue, violet, and pale gray toning envelops both sides. A number of light marks are commensurate with the XF grade. An above-average example of this interesting variety.(Registry values: P1)

Gobrecht Dollars

918

1836 P$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.1--Coin Alignment--PCGS Genuine. Proof. Silver. Plain Edge. Die Alignment I (the center of Liberty's head is opposite the DO in DOLLAR). The PCGS number ending in .84 suggests the coin has been holed and plugged as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, this coin has the details of an AU specimen that has been holed and plugged. An early December striking, as seen by the lack of the "die scratch" (actually die clashing) above the eagle's wing on the reverse. The surfaces are lightly hairlined and a light overlay of gray patina is seen on each side, deepening slightly around the devices and within the recesses of the design motifs.

919

1836 P$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.1, Coin Alignment PCGS Genuine. Proof. Silver. Plain Edge. Die Alignment I (the center of Liberty's head is opposite the DO in DOLLAR). The PCGS number ending in .94 suggests Altered Surfaces as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, this coin has the details of an XF specimen that has altered surfaces. This is an early December striking, as indicated by the lack of the straight die clash mark above the eagle's wing. The surfaces are light gray overall with olive-tan accents over the high points. Medium density patina conceals hairlines on each side.

920

1839 P$1 Name Omitted, Judd-104 Restrike, Pollock-116, R.3, PR61 PCGS. Silver. Reeded Edge. Die Alignment IV (center of Liberty's head opposite the right side of the F in OF). For years Gobrecht specialists have been searching for an 1839 in Die Alignment I (head of Liberty opposite the DO in DOLLAR). That search has proved fruitless to date. However, it is possible that some might have been struck in 1839. These pieces would be lightly cracked, perhaps we should say very lightly cracked as opposed to lightly cracked, as all 1839s have light cracks. It does appear, however, that the majority of 1839 dollars were struck in the late 1850s.
Similar to the coin in our May Long Beach Sale, this piece shows faint die cracking that connects the tops of MERI, but we see no evidence of a crack between TE and no trace of a die crack at the bottom of LAR. This is indicative of a coin that was one of the first restrikes produced in the late 1850s. This piece is lightly hairlined and each side is toned in the centers in shades of golden-rose that deepens to blue around the reverse margin. The devices are fully struck and there are no obvious contact marks on either side.

Seated Dollars

921

1840 $1 AU50 PCGS. Mostly untoned, although blushes of pale peach are here and there. A bold first-year Seated dollar with ample luster and a few abrasions on the field near the beak. Encased in a green label holder.(Registry values: N991)

922

1844 $1 MS62 NGC. Known as the Quad Stripes variety, all business strike 1844 dollars are from this single doubled obverse die. Both sides are fully lustrous with satiny, reflective fields and lustrous devices beneath lovely gold, lilac, and pale blue toning. Census: 4 in 62, 5 finer (6/09).(Registry values: N2998)

923

1846 $1 AU53 PCGS. Peripheral red and gold toning yields to pale gray on the central design elements. The fields are softly lustrous and minimally marked. Housed in a green-label PCGS holder.(Registry values: N991)

924

1846 $1 MS62 PCGS. Lustrous original sea-green surfaces with russet toning and blue accents. The fields are reflective with bold and frosty devices. There are minor imperfections but no more than one might expect and the overall appearance is exceptional for a coin of this grade. Population: 17 in 62, 38 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

925

1849 $1 AU58 NGC. Well struck in the centers and minimally toned with strong remaining luster and just a few marks in the upper right reverse field. The date is scarcer than its mintage of 62,600 pieces might suggest.(Registry values: N991)

926

1851 $1 MS63 NGC. The 1851 and 1852 Original Seated Liberty dollars have tiny mintage figures, recorded as 1,300 and 1,100 pieces, respectively. Proof Restrikes are known of both dates. It appears that their legendary rarity was recognized early on, both inside and outside the Mint. Typical of the chicanery of the mid-19th century, the Mint (or some employees therein) was not at all averse to striking a few pieces later on, in order to pad public or private pockets. Bowers' Silver Dollar Encyclopedia notes that the melt value of the silver dollar by 1851 had reached $1.03, and silver dollars did not circulate. It is unknown if the 1851 Originals were struck for government or depositor accounts, but it appears that they were dispersed in the next year or two after their production. Bowers offers this:

"I believe that sharp-eyed bank tellers, Treasury employees, hotel clerks, and others, perhaps equipped with a coin buying guide issued by Cook, Morey, von Bergen, or some other nineteenth century precursor of B. Max Mehl snapped up all the examples they could find. Such coin premium books were distributed in large quantities beginning with Cook's efforts in the mid-1870s and, for all I know, even earlier by others. Even so, very few were ever found."

This Select Mint State coin has bright, semiprooflike fields, with a sharp strike and light, even golden-steel toning. The date is high in the exergue, characteristic of the Originals, and numerous die breaks on the reverse signal the reuse of that die from business strikes of 1850. Clashing from the reverse appears in the field near Liberty's right (facing) arm. Census: 9 in 63, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

927

1854 $1 AU50 PCGS. Consistent, deep dove-gray patina envelops this splendidly detailed No Motto Seated dollar. Careful examination beneath a loupe and a light locates thin marks beneath the knee, near the device outline above the foot, above the eagle's head, and near Liberty's left (facing) shoulder. Another low mintage date, as only 33,140 pieces were coined. Population: 13 in 50, 52 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

928

1856 $1 AU58 PCGS. Golden-brown and pearl-gray enrich this briefly circulated better date Seated dollar. Liberty's legs show light wear, but luster emerges from the devices. The fields display occasional chatter. Although obtainable in Uncirculated grades, no 1856 silver dollars have been certified as MS65 or higher by either major service. Population: 11 in 58, 24 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

929

1857 $1 MS64 NGC. Luxurious golden toning graces most of the centers, while deeper orange-rose and violet shadings are present close to the margins. Softly struck at the margins, as almost always seen, but with great luster and absolutely no trace of wear. NGC has graded a mere two numerically finer examples of this lower-mintage Seated dollar issue (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

930

1859-S $1 MS61 NGC. The 1859-S had a low mintage of just 20,000 pieces and most were used for trade with China. Mint State examples are rare. Pleasing lilac, rose-gold, and medium-gray toning covers the surfaces of this well-struck piece. There are no marks of any consequence, and soft luster glistens in the fields. A lovely example of the first dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint.(Registry values: N4719)

931

1862 $1 MS64 PCGS. The 1862 Seated dollar is remarkable for its low business strike mintage of 11,540 pieces. Examples are rare in all grades. A blend of medium intensity gray, electric-blue, and gold patination bathes both sides of this near-Gem. The design elements are well impressed, save for softness in the hair atop Liberty's head. A few light marks are noted on the obverse. Population: 12 in 64, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

932

1864 $1 XF45 PCGS. This Civil War date has a mintage of only 30,700 pieces. Most were presumably exported, since they had little chance of domestic circulation (except in the far West) prior to the mid-1870s. This stone-gray Choice XF has noticeable luster, particularly within the drapery, plumage, and reverse legends. All letters in LIBERTY are easily read with the unaided eye.(Registry values: N991)

933

1864 $1 MS65 NGC. This is a gorgeous Gem Seated dollar from a rare, low-mintage date in the series. Just 30,700 pieces were produced in the last full year of the Civil War, when the hoarding of silver coinage was still commonplace. As a result, survivors are scarce at all grade levels. This piece is well struck, with only the slightest trace of weakness apparent on Liberty's head. The lower half of the obverse is untoned and brilliant, with a rich satiny sheen, while an arc of dramatic, deep cobalt-blue and red-brown toning occupies the upper obverse. The reverse shows a more uniform coating of electric-blue and charcoal-gray. Both sides are well preserved and lack obvious marks. Census: 8 in 65, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

934

1870-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. Variety 2-E. Streaks of deep purple-gray and medium-brown covers both sides of this well-defined piece. Several minor marks are barely noticeable beneath the toning. The 1870-CC is a scarce issue with a mintage of just 11,758 pieces.(Registry values: N1793)

935

1870-CC $1 AU55 NGC. Variety 1-D. Deep golden-brown, forest-green, and mauve patina bathes this crisply struck first-year Carson City Dollar. Flashy luster readily penetrates the rich toning. A few faint pinscratches east of the date and near the obverse center do not hinder the eye appeal. Census: 23 in 55, 36 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

936

1871-CC $1 AU50 PCGS. Seated Liberty dollars had been minted for three decades by the time the Carson City Mint began producing coins in 1870, but the new facility struck the coin every year in the ensuing four years, until the "Crime of '73" ended the denomination in favor of the Trade dollar.
The mintage of the 1871-CC was the smallest by far of the four issues, a skimpy production that amounted to only 1,376 coins. Rusty Goe points out that high silver prices made customers depositing silver into the Carson City Mint prefer silver bars to silver coinage: A silver dollar, with face value of $1, of course, would contain $1.026 worth of silver. The production of 1,376 pieces, Goe emphasizes, is less than the number of silver dollars produced in 1794, and the lowest of any Seated Liberty, With Motto issue save for the elusive 1873-S, which is unknown in any collection.
This AU50 coin has splendid eye appeal, with pinkish-gray, well-struck surfaces front and back. A touch of high-point wear is in keeping with the grade, of course, but there are few mentionable distractions of any sort. The eagle's shield and wing feathers are well brought up, and all obverse details are well articulated. A nice, collectible example of this rare issue. Population: 5 in 50, 18 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

937

1872-CC $1 --Scratched, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VG Details. The perimeter exhibits gunmetal-gray patina, while the devices are lighter colored. A number of tiny abrasions and hairlines are consistent with the cleaning, and there are a few scratches through the shield on the obverse. One of only 3,150 pieces struck.(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Seated Dollars

938

1849 $1 PR64 ★ NGC. Q. David Bowers in his 1993 Silver Dollar Encyclopedia lists only a single variety of proof 1849 Seated dollars "with imperfection on [the] 4 in [the] date" and the shared "reverse of 1840-1850." Duncan Lee, in his August 2006 supplement to the Coin Dealer Newsletter, agrees with Bowers, stating "all proofs are restrikes. The date shows a distinctive imperfection on the 4 in the date, and is combined with the common [restrike] reverse."
The present specimen matches the Bowers and Lee descriptions of the obverse die. The inner triangle of the 4 has minor die fill, and the 4 has two different levels of relief. The relief is comparatively low from its base to the intersection of the crosslet and upright. The relief is higher on the upper portion of the upright, and on the diagonal.
But the reverse die differs. It is not the 1840-1850 shared reverse, which shows die lumps on the final A in AMERICA. The present reverse has a perfect final A. The vertical die lines also differ from the restrike reverse in their penetration of the horizontal shield lines. Line 3 of stripe 1 extends through all but one of the horizontal shield lines. Line 2 of stripe 2 extends to horizontal line 4.
Whether original or restrike, all proofs are highly desirable. Bowers (1993) wrote "The proof Liberty Seated silver dollar of this date stands as the rarest of the 1840s, in my opinion. ... By any measure, the 1849 proof dollar is an extreme rarity today. Indeed, its rarity cannot be overestimated. In 40 years I have seen only three specimens." Referring to Bowers' assessment, Lee adds, "Certainly a strong argument can be made in support of that assertion as the population reports indicate that this issue is tied for third [for the entire proof Liberty Seated series]." Of course, resubmissions over the past 23 years have likely inflated third-party population and census data. In our January 2009 FUN sale, we presented an extensive roster of eight examples, including two impaired pieces.
The present needle-sharp specimen is unabraded and has light sea-green and golden-brown peripheral toning. For those inspired to research pedigrees of 1849 proofs, we note a tiny lintmark near the upper right corner of the final A in AMERICA.
Ex: Amon G. Carter, Jr. Collection (Stack's, 1/1984), lot 257; Queller Family Collection of Silver Dollars (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 2146.(Registry values: N10218)

939

1865 $1 PR64 Cameo NGC. Great visual appeal for this final collectible No Motto Seated dollar issue. Though both sides show extensive toning in dappled blue and green-gold shadings, the coin's contrast shines through the patina, with noticeably lighter and frosty devices standing out from the fields. Census: 17 in 64 Cameo, 9 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

940

1865 $1 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. On April 2, 1865, the government of the Confederacy evacuated Richmond after Petersburg fell to Union forces. President Abraham Lincoln visited fire-ravaged Richmond just two days later, and stopped at Jefferson Davis' abandoned residence. Less than a week after, Lee surrendered to Grant near the Appomattox Court House.
In that same year, the Philadelphia Mint produced 500 proof silver dollars, the final year of the Seated Liberty, No Motto type. This coin is a fitting tribute to a year of significant endings. NGC has graded only seven 1865 PR66 Ultra Cameo examples, with none finer from either service (7/09). The fields are exceptionally clean and contrast dramatically with the fully struck devices. Bright silver, like-new surfaces dominate, with just a whisper of gold toning.(Registry values: N7079)

941

1869 $1 PR63 PCGS. Bright champagne centers are framed by splashes of cobalt-blue, purple, and gold-orange at the obverse periphery, while a medley of the same color scheme runs over the entire reverse. An exacting strike leaves bold detail on the devices. Wispy field marks limit the grade.(Registry values: N2998)

942

1873 $1 PR63 PCGS. This vibrantly toned Select Mint State specimen boasts intermingled electric-blue, red-orange, teal, and violet colors across both sides. The highly reflective surfaces appear remarkably clean to the unaided eye. Only a few minuscule hairlines are visible under magnification. All of the details are powerfully impressed.(Registry values: N2998)

943

1873 $1 PR65 Cameo NGC. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the best of times in 1873 if you backed the gold standard, owned gold, or were being paid with gold or gold certificates backed by the yellow metal--as many foreign debtors were. Silver prices were plunging due to huge influxes of silver from Latin America and the United States' own fabulous Comstock Lode. The values of the dollar and gold rose, compared to silver.
It was the best of times for domestic debtors, who could pay their debts with less-valuable silver over time. It was the worst of times if you were a silver miner or distressed Eastern bank lender, seeing your assets diminish or collecting debts in steadily depreciating silver.
Against this backdrop the "Crime of '73" went through Congress, abolishing the Seated Liberty silver dollar in favor of the Trade dollar, among many other effects. The Trade dollar's silver excess, almost 9% compared to the silver in two half dollars (much as the Seated dollar after 1853), ensured that it would not circulate domestically (it would only be melted) and further set the stage for adoption of a de facto gold standard.
The 1873 Seated Liberty dollars are popular as the last year of the type. Only 600 proofs were coined, although Breen comments in his Proof Encyclopedia that many were "undoubtedly melted" later in the year. All are of the Close 3 variety, with scattered rust marks on the breast and neck. The reverse is a reuse from 1872. This is a completely brilliant, all-white coin. The fields are deeply reflective and set up strong contrast against the frosted white on the devices. The surfaces are essentially problem-free with no mentionable contact marks on either side. Census: 6 in 65, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

Trade Dollars

944

1873 T$1 MS63 PCGS. The 1873 Trade dollar is the first issue for the series, which was created as part of the "Crime of '73" that legislated a record number of changes into U.S. numismatic history. Although nearly 400,000 business strike 1873s were struck, the vast majority were exported to China, and most survivors have chopmarks.
Pinkish-gray toning combines with satiny luster to give this Select Mint State piece delightful eye appeal. There are relatively few abrasions for the grade, and those present do not affect the prime focal points. The strike is crisp save for the usual softness on several stars and Liberty's head. Population: 27 in 63, 41 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

945

1873-CC T$1 MS61 NGC. Almost all 1873-CC Trade dollars saw circulation, and Mint State examples are very scarce. This is the most challenging regular issue in the series except for the 1878-CC. Splashes of yellow, orange, and medium-gray cover both sides. Liberty's head is a bit soft, as often seen, and there are a number of grade-defining abrasions. Delightful cartwheel luster adds to the aesthetic appeal. Census: 7 in 61, 19 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

946

1873-CC T$1 MS62 PCGS. CAC. The Carson City Mint, situated as it was in the thoroughly landlocked state of Nevada, seems an odd choice to strike the ocean-traveling Trade dollar. Yet its presence near Nevada's silver mines, coupled with political pressure, ensured that the small frontier establishment would make the pieces. In 1873, the first year for the series, 124,500 coins bore the CC mintmark.
Of those Trade dollars, few survive, and only a tiny fraction are as well-preserved as the piece offered here. The strongly lustrous fields offer lovely golden-tan toning, with slightly richer patina on the flashy reverse. Though Liberty's head and the nearby stars show a degree of softness, the overall level of detail is pleasing. The visual appeal is strong, and the devices show no trace of wear. A desirable representative. Population: 16 in 62, 16 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

947

1873-CC T$1 MS64 NGC. In 1873, the first year of the denomination, the Carson City Mint struck nearly an eighth of a million Trade dollars. Of those, only a few thousand stayed in the United States; the rest were exported, mostly to China via California, and most of those coins never returned to their country of origin. In Mint State, the 1873-CC Trade dollar is an important condition rarity, and this near-Gem is particularly precious. Rich rose, gold, and violet toning drapes strongly lustrous surfaces. While the strike is slightly soft on the high points, the overall eye appeal is more than redeeming. NGC has graded only one numerically finer example (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

948

1873-S T$1 MS62 PCGS. Most 1873-S Trade dollars were sent to Asia; consequently, Mint State examples are seldom seen. Lilac, light green, rose, and gold intermingle on the surfaces of this lustrous representative. A few minuscule abrasions and a trace of softness limit the grade. Population: 23 in 62, 47 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

949

1873-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. CAC. The San Francisco Mint did not have a full year to strike Trade dollars in 1873, though its tally of 703,000 pieces was respectable for the time it had. The issue saw heavy use in the export currents, and Mint State survivors, especially Select and better coins like this one, are elusive. Dappled green-gold and cloud-gray toning embraces the lustrous surfaces, and the boldly defined devices are minimally marked for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

950

1874-CC T$1 MS61 PCGS. Most 1874-CC Trade dollars were apparently shipped to China, helping to account for their paucity in the better Mint State grades. Additionally, they are notorious for poor strikes. This MS61 coin is soft in Liberty's hair and crown and on the eagle's right (facing) claw. The remaining features show good detail. Untoned surfaces possess soft luster and reveal handing marks in the fields. Overall, this piece displays better overall eye appeal than usually encountered for the date.(Registry values: N1793)

951

1874-CC T$1 MS64 PCGS. Tall CC. Period after FINE. Orange-red and blue-green visit the obverse periphery, but most of this thoroughly lustrous near-Gem remains untoned. The strike is exemplary, and smooth surfaces ensure the eye appeal. Uncirculated examples are scarce, and when encountered are generally in MS61 to MS63 grades. Population: 20 in 64, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

952

1874-S T$1 MS63 NGC. Breen-5785, Large S, which he considered rare. Period after FINE. A lustrous and lightly toned Select Trade dollar with an above average strike and a minimally abraded appearance. Census: 27 in 63, 22 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

953

1875 T$1 MS62 PCGS. Type Two Reverse. This nearly brilliant specimen boasts eye-catching semiprooflike reflectivity throughout the fields. Both sides have only minor abrasions. The obverse stars and the details of Liberty's head are softly defined, which accounts for the MS62 grade. Population: 10 in 62, 33 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

954

1875-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. Type One Reverse. Large S. A touch of lilac and gold near the rims adds color to the otherwise silver-gray surfaces. Liberty's head is a trifle soft, but the rest of the details are sharp. A minimally marked specimen with dazzling cartwheel luster.(Registry values: N1793)

955

1875-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. Type One Reverse. Large S. Light sun-gold toning visits this lustrous and carefully preserved silver type coin. A good strike overall with minor inexactness on Liberty's hair and the eagle's right (facing) claw.(Registry values: N1793)

956

1875-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. Type One Reverse. Large S. Deep red and violet toning in the margins yields to even gold patina across the centers. Liberty's head, a few stars, and the eagle's right (facing) claw are poorly struck. A flashy satin sheen enhances the eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)

957

1875-S T$1 MS63 NGC. Type One Reverse. Large S. The obverse of this lustrous Select coin has soft peach, gold, and sage peripheral toning around a light silver-gray center. The color intensifies on the reverse and adds ocean-blue as well.(Registry values: N1793)

958

1875-S T$1 MS64 NGC. Type One Reverse. Large S. Although the reverse is nearly brilliant, the obverse features rich tobacco-brown and forest-green toning with the deepest shades near the rim. Well preserved except for minor marks beneath the elbow of Liberty's extended arm. Her head and the eagle's right (facing) claw are incompletely brought up, but the overall strike is good.(Registry values: N2998)

959

1875-S T$1 MS64 PCGS. Type One Reverse. Large S. While relatively common in most grades, the 1875-S is infrequently encountered in Choice Mint State. The present coin is untoned with captivating watery reflectivity throughout the fields. Liberty's head and a few stars are softly defined, but the rest of the details are bold. PCGS has certified only 33 examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

960

1876 T$1 MS63 PCGS. Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. Pleasing rose-gold toning visits the rims, and a patch of deep red patina drapes the upper part of Liberty's dress. Several tiny abrasions do not distract from the flashy luster. The eagle's right (facing) leg and claw are soft, as often seen. Encapsulated in a green-label PCGS holder.(Registry values: N1793)

961

1876 T$1 MS64 PCGS. Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. The 1876 has a relatively low mintage of 455,000 circulation strikes. Dusky grayish-tan patination with electric-blue accents concentrates at the borders of this near-Gem. Generally well struck except for the usual weakness on the eagle's left (facing) claw. A faint linear graze in the left obverse field denies Gem classification. Gem and better pieces are difficult to locate.(Registry values: N2998)

962

1876-S T$1 MS64 PCGS. Type One Obverse and Reverse. Large S. Light canary-gold and stone-gray toning visits this shimmering and carefully preserved Choice Trade dollar. Occasional portions of Liberty display faint roller marks, as made. The reverse is well struck except for the right (facing) claw. Population: 95 in 64, 5 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

963

1877 T$1 MS63 NGC. A touch of gold toning on the rims adds color to this mostly silver-gray representative. Eye-catching semiprooflike fields enhance the appeal. Several light abrasions and the usual peripheral softness on the obverse are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

964

1877-S T$1 --Doubled Die Reverse--MS61 ANACS. FS-802. A number of letters on the reverse show moderate doubling. Mottled light blue, rose-gray, and lavender toning envelops the lustrous surfaces. Both sides have peppered abrasions, but there are no marks worthy of individual mention. A lovely example for the grade.(Registry values: N991)

965

1877-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. Large S. Light gold toning denies full brilliance, but this powerfully impressed Select Trade dollar has booming luster and surprisingly few marks. Although more than 9.5 million pieces were struck, most were shipped to the Orient, never to return. Attractive Uncirculated examples are in demand, especially from type collectors.(Registry values: N1793)

966

1877-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. Large S. A decidedly prooflike representative that has an unusually sharp strike, with full details on Liberty's hair and the eagle's claws. A hint of gold toning is noted, and the obverse field has a few trivial hairlines. NGC has certified only one '77-S as Prooflike, mentioned since PCGS does not recognize the designation on Trade dollars.(Registry values: N1793)

967

1877-S T$1 MS64 PCGS. Minute S mintmark, and considered "very rare" by Breen. A large mintage of 9.5 million pieces were produced of the 1877-S, many of which were subsequently shipped to the Orient. This is a richly and originally toned example whose gray-golden surfaces display considerable underlying iridescence when viewed beneath a light. The striking details are strong throughout, and what grade-limiting abrasions are present are well-concealed by the toning.(Registry values: N2998)

968

1878-S T$1 MS61 PCGS. Flashy with great eye appeal for this final-year business strike Trade dollar. Light silver-gray centers yield to gold-orange toning of varying intensity at the margins. Scattered light to moderate abrasions in the fields contribute to the grade.(Registry values: N991)

969

1878-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. Shimmering satiny luster radiates from this lightly toned Select Mint State specimen. The strike is crisp save for the usual softness on Liberty's head and a couple of stars. A few minor grazes do not distract.(Registry values: N1793)

970

1878-S T$1 MS65 NGC. The 1878-S Trade dollar with a mintage exceeding 4 million pieces is one of the more common issues in the Trade dollar series, though the certified population drops off between near-Gem and Gem. Partially prooflike fields on this MS65 example offer a modest degree of variance with the sharply struck motifs. Both sides display soft silver-gray coloration and are minimally marked. Census: 24 in 65, 17 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

Proof Trade Dollars

971

1875 T$1 PR65 Cameo NGC. While richly toned, this Gem proof showcases considerable contrast between the frost on the devices and the mirrors on each side. Rose-orange and blue peripheral tints fade into gold-gray and finally silver-gray close to the centers. NGC has graded just three finer Cameo coins (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

972

1879 T$1 PR64 PCGS. This proof-only near-Gem Trade dollar displays a blend of aqua-blue, gray, lavender, and orange toning. The design elements are exquisitely brought up, befitting a proof striking. A few wispy marks in the fields under magnification deny Gem classification.(Registry values: N2998)

973

1879 T$1 PR64 Cameo NGC. Stunning field-motif contrast shows on both sides of this near-Gem proof and a decisive strike emboldens the design features. Smoky grayish-blue patination at the borders contrasts with the essentially untoned centers, enhancing even more the coin's overall eye appeal. Some faint hairlines in the fields barely preclude Gem status. An important proof-only issue.(Registry values: N2998)

974

1880 T$1 PR12 PCGS. Light gray patina shows on both sides of this PR12 Trade dollar, each of which displays relatively nice detail despite 48 points of wear. A few light rim marks are not disturbing. It is not unusual to see circulated specimens of this proof-only issue; PCGS and NGC have certified 65 such coins below PR60 (8/09).(Registry values: N1)

975

1880 T$1 PR55 PCGS. Light rub is noted on each side of this Trade dollar, but glimmers of reflectivity remain in the fields, along with light contact marks and occasional green-gold color. A more affordable specimen of this proof-only issue.(Registry values: N1)

976

1880 T$1 PR65 PCGS. The highest mintage proof Trade dollar, the 1880 is an ideal candidate for a type collection. This splendid Gem has deeply mirrored fields with mottled gold and iridescent toning on both sides. Light cameo contrast is evident, although insufficient for a Cameo designation. Population: 59 in 65, 29 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

977

1880 T$1 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. The proof-only Trade dollar issue of 1880 is famous for its unusually generous mintage of 1,987 pieces. Among surviving specimens, however, Ultra Cameo status is far from common, and this Premium Gem offers an extraordinary level of contrast. Both sides show light golden toning overall, with the lower reverse also displaying elements of pine-green. The central devices are beautifully frosted and well-defined, though the surrounding stars on the obverse show softness, particularly close to Liberty's head. Carefully preserved with only a few tiny flaws evident in the fields. Census: 2 in 66 Ultra Cameo, 4 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N7079)

978

1881 T$1 PR63 NGC. This proof-only Trade dollar features deep gunmetal-blue, orange-gold, fire-red, and sea-green toning. The strike is exemplary, and the surfaces are smooth save for inconspicuous obverse field marks.(Registry values: N2998)

979

1882 T$1 PR60 ANACS. Cobalt-blue, purple, and golden-tan patina is prominent around the borders of this proof trade dollar. A good amount of field-motif contrast is evident at various angles on this well struck piece. Fine hairlines are visible in the fields, especially those on the obverse.(Registry values: N1793)

980

1882 T$1 PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. The 1882 Trade dollar was a proof-only issue with a mintage of just 1,097 pieces. This specimen boasts remarkable cameo contrast between the watery fields and frosted devices. The surfaces are mostly silver-gray, but occasional wafts of light red are seen. A few minor blemishes are barely visible to the unaided eye. Liberty's head and the nearby stars are a bit soft, as usual, but the rest of the details are clearly defined. Population: 8 in 63 Deep Cameo, 23 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P1)

Session 2

Early Proof Sets

981

Four-Piece 1900 Silver Proof Set. The four silver pieces of a 1900 proof set with matching toning in blue and green-gold. Includes the dime PR64 NGC, CAC; the quarter PR64 NGC, CAC; the half PR64 NGC, CAC; and the Morgan dollar PR65 NGC. All coins have identical proof mintages: 912 pieces.

982

1938 Proof Set PR65 to PR66 PCGS. This set includes: 1938 cent PR66 Red PCGS, splendid pumpkin-orange color, needle-sharp, a few minuscule carbon flecks; 1938 nickel PR65 PCGS, sharply struck and lightly toned, an attractive first-year Gem; 1938 dime PR66 PCGS, a carefully preserved specimen, milky silver-gray patina, the dies are slightly rotated; 1938 quarter PR66 PCGS, wispy dove-gray colors, boldly struck, the obverse has a minute speck of PVC residue near 4 o'clock; and a 1938 half dollar PR66 PCGS, wafts of golden-brown and slate-gray colors, well struck and imposing.

983

1938 Proof Set PR64 to PR66 PCGS. This set includes: 1938 cent PR66 Red PCGS, a splendid Gem with seamless orange-red color; 1938 nickel PR66 PCGS, hints of lilac and gold patina; 1938 dime PR64 PCGS, needle-sharp and lightly toned, a pleasing specimen; 1938 quarter PR66 PCGS, well struck and gorgeously preserved, traces of charcoal patina along the borders; and a 1938 half dollar PR66 PCGS, razor-sharp and generally brilliant, with hints of tan on the reverse.

984

1939 Proof Set PR64 to PR66 PCGS. This set includes: 1939 cent PR64 Red PCGS, flashy and uniformly reflective, the crimson-red surfaces are clean enough to suggest a full Gem grade; 1939 nickel PR66 PCGS, fully struck and exquisitely preserved, with one small nick on Jefferson's cheek, and light milky haze in the reverse fields; 1939 dime PR64 PCGS, sharply struck and free of handling marks, there are a few cream-colored toning spots on each side; 1939 quarter PR65 PCGS, well-struck and highly reflective, the reverse surfaces seem pristine, but there are two tiny dark spots on the obverse; and a 1939 half dollar PR64 PCGS, boldly impressed and seemingly pristine on the reverse, there are faint roller marks (as made) in the right obverse field and several trivial contact marks on Liberty's hip.

985

1940 Proof Set PR65 to PR66 NGC. This set includes: 1940 cent PR65 Red NGC, bright red-orange with only a couple of tiny fly specks; 1940 nickel PR65 NGC, a light yellow hue complements the powerfully struck details; 1940 dime PR66 NGC, mottled milky-white and russet toning covers the highly lustrous surfaces; 1940 quarter PR66 NGC, peppered deep red and purple toning adds color to this carefully preserved specimen; and a 1940 half dollar PR66 NGC, wafts of gold and purple toning highlights the exquisite details. An appealing group.

986

1941 Proof Set PR64 to PR67 PCGS. This set includes: 1941 cent PR66 Red PCGS, fiery orange surfaces; 1941 nickel PR66 PCGS, essentially brilliant and nicely mirrored; 1941 dime PR67 PCGS, a lightly patinated example that comes temptingly close to perfection; 1941 quarter PR65 PCGS, reflective surfaces are covered in subtle, speckled patina; and a 1941 half dollar PR64 PCGS, a few wispy hairlines to the right of Liberty cause this obviously original specimen to fall below the Gem threshold.

987

1942 Proof Set PR64 to PR67 PCGS. This set includes: 1942 cent PR64 Red and Brown PCGS, rich color with vivid underlying iridescence; 1942 nickel Type 1 PR64 PCGS, sharply struck with a coating of olive-tan patina, a few light marks on Jefferson's face, and a small carbon spot in the left obverse field; 1942-P nickel Type 2 PR66 PCGS, well struck with lovely golden toning over both sides; 1942 dime PR65 PCGS, razor-sharp with a coating of beige patina over pristine surfaces; 1942 quarter PR67 PCGS, a well-struck Superb Gem, free of contact marks, there are faint die polish lines noted on Washington's portrait; and a 1942 half dollar PR65 PCGS, crisply impressed Gem with seemingly pristine surfaces, and milky tan toning on the fields.

988

1942 Proof Set PR64 to PR67 PCGS. This set includes: 1942 cent PR64 Red PCGS, glossy, deeply reflective orange-red surfaces have one small contact mark in the right obverse field; 1942 nickel Type 1 PR67 PCGS, well-struck with marvelous rainbow toning over both sides; 1942 dime PR66 PCGS, fully struck with pristine surfaces and milky patina in the fields; 1942 quarter PR67 PCGS, a marvelous Superb Gem, with a razor-sharp strike and clean, highly reflective surfaces; and a 1942 half dollar PR65 PCGS, sharply struck and seemingly pristine with lovely, lightly toned surfaces. Cataloger's note: This proof set is missing the Type 2 (silver) nickel.

989

1942 Proof Set PR65 to PR66 NGC. This set includes: 1942 cent PR65 Red NGC, a few tiny flecks define the grade of this lustrous, orange-red piece; 1942 Type 1 nickel PR66 NGC, delicate yellow patina in the periphery accents the well-preserved surfaces; 1942-P Type 2 nickel PR66 NGC, lightly toned, exquisitely struck, and powerfully lustrous; 1942 dime PR66 NGC, brilliant and virtually perfect; 1942 quarter PR66 NGC, mostly untoned save for a couple of tiny light purple spots, the strike is razor-sharp; and a 1942 half dollar PR65 NGC, sharply struck with just a few nearly imperceptible marks around Liberty's knee.

Morgan Dollars

990

1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS65 NGC. VAM-33. Traces of four tailfeathers are visible. Eye-catching cartwheel luster drapes the brilliant surfaces of this appealing Gem. A few wispy grazes on the obverse are barely noticeable without magnification.(Registry values: P5)

991

1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. This lovely first-year Gem displays pleasing luster along with exquisitely struck design elements. A wisp of gold-tan color is visible at the upper left reverse rim. PCGS has seen only 18 coins finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N1793)

992

1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Aqua-green and mauve toning bathes both the obverse and reverse of this Philadelphia issue. The design elements reveal a sharp strike. A few light ticks on Liberty's cheek are not bothersome.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

993

1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS66 NGC. CAC. Bright cartwheel luster pierces thin veils of silver-gray toning on this charming Seven Tailfeathers, Reverse of 1878 dollar. Considerable frostiness is present on the carefully preserved, sharply struck devices. Remarkable eye appeal in all respects. This Premium Gem is tied for numerically finest in the combined certified population for the variety and reflectivity status (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N2998)

994

1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS66 NGC. The slanting top arrow feather and rounded eagle's breast identify the Reverse of 1879. This is the scarcer of the two 7 Tail Feathers varieties. A well executed strike leaves sharper definition than ordinarily seen on the issue, including the hair over Liberty's ear and the eagle's breast feathers. Lustrous surfaces are untoned and nicely preserved. Census for the variety: 13 in 66, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P5, N4719)

995

1878-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. A hint of gold patina visits this crisply struck Carson City representative. The few wispy abrasions are individually of little consequence.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

996

1878-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. This is a well-struck and frosty essentially untoned specimen of this popular first-year Carson City issue, one that has few distractions of any kind that appear, even under a loupe. A few wispy peripheral die cracks are not at all unusual. PCGS has certified only four pieces finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N2998)

997

1878-CC $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. A sharply struck Prooflike Gem with flashy fields that show whispers of golden toning. Considerable frost graces the devices, though a thin horizontal luster graze is noted on the portrait.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

998

1878-CC $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. VAM-9, as noted by the small-format ANACS holder. Decidedly reflective with potent contrast. The lightly abraded centers are untoned, but bright lemongrass peripheral toning is noted on each side.(Registry values: P4, N491)

999

1878-S $1 MS66 ★ Prooflike NGC. Exquisitely struck and untoned. A carefully preserved and delightful Premium Gem that offers noticeable field-motif contrast. The lone numerically finer Prooflike piece graded by NGC lacks the Star designation (7/09).(Registry values: P2, N2998)

1000

1878-S $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Large quantities of 1878-S Morgan dollars were released by the Treasury Department in the 1950s and in the 1962-1964 years (David Bowers, 2006). Higher-grade DMPLs such as the present Gem are encountered infrequently. Untoned surfaces exhibit sharply struck devices that yield strong contrast with the deeply mirrored fields. The few trivial marks scattered about do not detract. Population: 16 in 65 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2, N1793)

1001

1879-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Clear CC. Whispers of reddish-gold cling to the margins of this nicely struck piece that displays a fair amount of luster. The interested bidder should not be intimidated by the NCS disclaimer, as the light cleaning is not all that bad.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: P7, N991)

1002

1879-CC $1 AU50 NGC. Lightly worn with hints of peripheral golden toning visiting each side. A pleasing coin that shows a handful of wispy, yet grade-defining abrasions across the portrait.(Registry values: P7, N991)

1003

1879-CC $1 MS61 NGC. Normal Mintmark. Impressive cartwheel luster graces the semiprooflike fields, which show moderate contrast against the frosted devices. The reverse is remarkably clean for the grade, while the obverse has a number of tiny grazes on Liberty's cheek. The 1879-CC is a challenging issue in Mint State.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1004

1879-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. Well-defined and shining with considerable frostiness over the devices on each side, though the portrait shows small marks and breaks in the luster. Toning is minimal, but eye appeal is high. An attractive near-Gem representative of this popular Carson City dollar issue, one that was not so well-represented in government holdings as many of its peers. PCGS has graded 91 finer examples (8/09).(Registry values: P7, N2998)

1005

1879-CC $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. Light silver-gray toning drapes parts of each side, but the patina does not interfere with the considerable contrast of this Prooflike near-Gem. Minimally abraded fields are moderately reflective, and if not for an abrasion on Liberty's frosty cheek, this coin could lay claim to an even higher grade. PCGS has graded only seven finer Prooflike pieces (8/09).(Registry values: P7, N2998)

1006

1879-CC $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. CAC. The 1879-CC dollar is highly desired , and is one of the rarest Carson City issues. A well executed strike imparts crisp detail to the design elements, which stand out against the prooflike fields. Pastel cobalt-blue, orange-gold, and lavender patina occupies the lower left obverse of this near-Gem, while the nearly untoned reverse shows just a sliver of gold at the left margin. Some light marks just barely stand in the way of Gem classification. Population: 59 in 64 Prooflike, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P7, N2998)

1007

1879-CC $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. Of the 756,000-piece mintage, probably hundreds of thousands of the 1879-CC Morgan dollar were melted under the Pittman Act. This Prooflike Near-Gem survivor offers pleasing field-motif variance. Both sides are untoned and exhibit a sharp strike. Light grazes keep from MS65. Population: 59 in 64 Prooflike, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P7, N2998)

1008

1879-CC $1 Capped Die MS62 NGC. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. The repunched mintmark is clearly visible, even without magnification. This brilliant representative boasts captivating cartwheel luster and crisp design definition. Scattered grazes on Liberty's cheek limit the grade, but the reverse appears remarkably clean. An appealing example of this desirable variety.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P6, N1793)

1009

1879-CC $1 Capped Die MS63 PCGS. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. This much better date Carson City dollar is delicately toned in chestnut and pearl-gray shades. Cartwheel luster sweeps both sides, and the sole remotely mentionable mark is a slender reeding impression beneath TRUST. In the 1970s, collectors were leery of VAM-3 for its granular mintmark, but its scarcity and significance is better understood today.(Registry values: P6, N2998)

1010

1879-CC $1 Capped Die MS64 PCGS. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. This variety was caused by a medium-sized mintmark punched over the remnants of a smaller one. Morgan dollar collectors consider this to be one of the most important varieties in the series, and it is listed in the Guide Book. The present coin shows just a hint of red in the periphery, with the majority of the surfaces silver-gray. A few minor abrasions define the grade. Eye-catching satiny luster complements the boldly struck design elements. PCGS has certified only eight examples finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P6, N2998)

1011

1879-CC $1 Capped Die MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. VAM-3, Top 100 Variety. A generation ago, the Capped Die '79-CC was considered a "poor man's" 1879-CC and was deeply discounted over its "perfect mintmark" counterpart. The advent of population data has drastically changed the pricing structure for this rarer variety, and attitudes have followed, with the Capped Die coins now fully accepted by the collecting community.
As usual, the central details on each side are somewhat softly defined, and the coin is brilliant throughout. The mirrored fields are dazzling and highly reflective with pleasing mint frost on the devices. Typical abrasions are seen on the portrait of Liberty and in the left obverse field, but little contact is seen elsewhere. A splendid, high grade example of this rare '79-CC variant. Census: 12 in 63 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 8 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P6, N2998)

1012

1879-O $1 MS65 PCGS. This New Orleans issue is available for a price even at the Gem level, but anything finer is a rarity, as the population of just 12 such pieces known to PCGS shows (8/09). This shining MS65 example has a remarkably bold strike and whispers of golden toning across otherwise pale silver-white surfaces. A few wispy marks are of little concern.(Registry values: P5, N1793)

1013

1879-O $1 MS65 PCGS. This is the first New Orleans Mint Morgan dollar. The radiantly lustrous surfaces of the present specimen show whispers of cobalt-blue, lavender, and golden-tan toning around the peripheries. The striking details are full on each side, an unusual trait on an 1879-O dollar. A high-end MS65 coin.(Registry values: P5, N1793)

1014

1879-S $1 MS68 NGC. The 1879-S exists with two major reverse varieties. One displays a parallel top arrow feather, which is rare, and the other a slanting top arrow feather. This MS68 specimen is the second, or more common variety. Lustrous surfaces are untoned save for a sliver of gold color at the upper left obverse rim, and an exacting strike imparts crisp detail to the devices. Some light marks are visible under high magnification, and what appears to be a linear strikethrough is located at the lower left obverse rim.(Registry values: P1, N1793)

1015

1880 $1 MS67 ICG. Unlike its S-mint counterpart, the 1880 is a great rarity above the MS66 level. In fact, NGC and PCGS combined have yet to certify any pieces as MS67 or finer. This remarkable example has booming luster, a pristine cheek, and lovely peripheral golden-brown patina. Struck from boldly clashed dies.(Registry values: P4, N4719)

1016

1880-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. The lustrous surfaces of this CC-mint Gem display wisps of olive-green on the eagle, and the design features are well struck. Some grade-consistent marks do not lessen the overall appeal.(Registry values: P4, N991)

1017

1880-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. A resplendent and lightly abraded Gem with brilliant centers and a faint ring of golden patina around the rims. Close inspection with a loupe shows evidence of what may be repunching below the second 8 in the date.(Registry values: P4, N991)

1018

1880-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. Radiant luster endows both sides of this Premium Gem, each of which displays a touch or two of light gray-tan patina. Adequately struck and minimally abraded.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1019

1880-CC $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The faint gold-gray toning over each side has dimmed neither the profound mirrors nor the exquisite frost on the devices. This near-Gem offers stunning eye appeal. Population: 66 in 64 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 28 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N991)

1020

1880-CC $1 8 Over High 7 MS65 Prooflike NGC. VAM-5. A Top 100 Variety. This variety is highly popular among collectors because of the clarity of the overdate. Splendid prooflike fields show impressive cameo contrast against the frosted devices. The strike is razor-sharp, and there are no individually significant marks.(Registry values: P4)

1021

1880/79-CC $1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. VAM-4. A Top 100 Variety. The underdigits 79 are visible beneath the 80, and the reverse has the parallel top arrow feather and flatness on the eagle's breast. This well struck near-Gem displays frosty luster resting on its silver-gray surfaces. Scattered contact marks deny Gem status.(Registry values: P5, N991)

1022

1880/79-CC $1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. CAC. VAM-4. A Top 100 Variety. A stone-white and sharply struck Carson City overdated near-Gem. The fields are well preserved, and the cheek has only faint grazes.(Registry values: P5, N991)

1023

1880/79-CC $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. VAM-4. A Top 100 Variety, showing clearly the remains of an underlying 79 within the last two digits. The parallel arrow feather and flat eagle's breast, along with the obvious overdate feature, are the diagnostics of this variety. The lustrous surfaces exhibit sharply struck design features and are essentially untoned. Light grade-consistent marks are seen on both sides.(Registry values: P5, N1793)

1024

1880/79-CC $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. VAM-4. A Top 100 Variety. The crossbar of the 7 shows in the upper loop of the second 8 and the stem is visible in the bottom loop. The 9 shows inside the 0. David Bowers (2007) writes that the Reverse of 1878 (distinguished by flatness on the eagle's breast and parallel top arrow feather) is several times scarcer than the Reverse of 1879. He also indicates that "coins with a significant prooflike surface are very rare."
The present coin is a spectacular specimen of this variety. Its untoned surfaces display stunning field-motif contrast. The design detail is sharp, including the hair over Liberty's ear and the eagle's breast feathers. The few minute marks scattered about preclude an even finer numerical grade. This example represents the single finest Reverse of 1878 Deep Mirror Prooflike graded by NGC. PCGS has certified a mere three coins in this level of preservation and none finer (7/09).(Registry values: P5, N2998)

1025

1880-O $1 Ear Overdate MS64 PCGS. VAM-6A. A Top 100 Variety. Micro O. The PCGS holder does not designate the variety or VAM. A loupe reveals traces of an underdigit 7, especially an "ear" from the left border of the crossbar. Lustrous and minimally toned with pleasing surfaces and an above average strike.(Registry values: P6, N1793)

1026

1880-O $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. Subtle gold-orange shadings visit the rims, while the centers are essentially silver-white. Despite light frost across the devices, this impressively mirrored near-Gem example is low-contrast, as often seen. Tied for the finest Deep Mirror Prooflike example known to NGC (8/09).(Registry values: P6, N991)

1027

1880-S Morgan Dollar Grading Set MS63 to MS67 NGC. Five 1880-S Morgan dollars graded from MS63 to MS67 in intervals of one grading point. All coins have minimally toned centers, though selected pieces show orange, red, or violet toning at the margins. An attractive set, from the Select piece with its wispy abrasions and minor reverse reed marks to the nearly pristine Superb Gem.

1028

1880-S $1 MS68 NGC. The 1880-S is one of the most abundant of all early Morgan dollars, resulting from millions being released by the Treasury in the 1950s and in 1962-1964. Both sides of this example are awash in intense luster and each exhibits sharply struck design elements. Untoned surfaces reveal a few minuscule marks. Light roller marks are visible on the central obverse.(Registry values: P1, N1793)

1029

1881 $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Though delicate silver-gray toning drapes the fields, the profound reflectivity on each side is undimmed. This generally well-defined Choice coin is attractive and minimally marked for the grade. Population: 59 in 64 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1030

1881-CC $1 MS66 ANACS. VAM-2. The borders are golden-brown with glimpses of navy-blue, while the fields and devices are generally untoned. Well struck and minimally abraded. A low mintage Carson City Premium Gem.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1031

1881-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. An intricately struck CC-mint Premium Gem with exemplary fields and wafts of light tan-gold patina. Powerful semiprooflike reflectivity luster contributes to the eye appeal. A popular low mintage issue.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1032

1881-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. Magnificent prooflike fields show moderate cameo contrast against the frosted devices. Whispers of tan patina add color to this nearly brilliant Premium Gem. A well-preserved and attractive representative.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1033

1881-CC $1 MS67 NGC. The bright surfaces reveal faint olive accents, and a nearly cameo effect is established between the lightly frosted devices and semiprooflike fields. The strike is sharp save for a touch of softness on the hair over Liberty's ear. The surfaces are free from any mentionable marks.(Registry values: P4, N2998)

1034

1881-CC $1 MS67 NGC. Dazzling cartwheel luster enhances the brilliant surfaces of this needle-sharp specimen. Several wispy luster grazes do not detract. The 1881-CC had a relatively low mintage of 296,000 pieces, but a significant number were present in the GSA hoard and it its easily located in most grades. Superb Gems, however, are scarce, and anything higher is very rare. NGC and PCGS combined report just six examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N2998)

1035

1881-S $1 MS68 NGC. The stark white surfaces and satiny luster with clearly reflective fields characterize this amazing Superb Gem. Both sides have mirrored fields and frosty devices that just miss the Prooflike designation. NGC has never certified a finer example and PCGS has only graded two better pieces (8/09).(Registry values: P1, N1793)

1036

1881-S $1 MS68 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Jackson Hole. An MS68 1881-S Morgan dollar--among the most attractive and best-produced of the series--never fails to elicit well-deserved gasps of admiration, and this piece is no exception. The swirling cartwheel luster is deep and unimpeachable, and the coin offers stupendous eye appeal throughout. Liberty's face and neck are virtually perfect; diligent searching reveals only a single small luster graze in the right (facing) obverse field. The strike is complete on each side, as one would expect. The surfaces show just a hint of rose color through the date area. Population: 87 in 68, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1, N1793)

1037

1881-S $1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. This brilliant Premium Gem has an essentially immaculate obverse. The reverse has only minimal contact. A razor-sharp strike and flashy fields contribute further to the eye appeal. NGC has seen only nine 1881-S Deep Mirror Prooflike specimens finer, and PCGS seven in higher grade (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1, N991)

1038

1882 $1 MS66 PCGS. Dappled peach and violet patina embraces each side of this shining Premium Gem. Well struck overall, though the hair over the ear shows slight softness. PCGS has graded six finer pieces (8/09).(Registry values: P3, N1793)

1039

1882-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. Sharply struck and untoned, with pleasing mint frost over the silver-white surfaces and flashy cartwheel luster in the fields. A handful of trivial marks are noted just to the right of Liberty's mouth, and a few more are observed in the upper reverse field. An attractive Premium Gem Carson City dollar.(Registry values: P3, N1793)

1040

1882-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. An essentially brilliant Premium Gem whose dazzling luster and exquisitely preserved surfaces provide exceptional eye appeal. A widely held Carson City issue.(Registry values: P3, N1793)

1041

1882-CC $1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. This flashy Carson City Premium Gem has dashes of russet toning but the cheek and fields are brilliant. Sharply struck and well preserved. Census: 32 in 66 Prooflike, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3, N1793)

1042

1882-CC $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. Crisply detailed with considerable reflectivity to the fields, though there is also a substantial measure of cartwheel luster present. Minimally toned save for a few skiffs of faint cloud-gray toning. PCGS has graded just one finer Prooflike coin (7/09).(Registry values: P3, N1793)

1043

1882-CC $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. Slender bands of lemon-gold, cherry-red, and navy-blue adorn the margins of this nicely mirrored Carson City Gem. A few faint grazes on the cheek are all that limit the grade.(Registry values: P3, N991)

1044

1882-CC $1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. A carefully preserved and absolutely gorgeous Carson City dollar. This fully brilliant specimen has heavily frosted devices that show sharp cameo contrast against the deeply mirrored fields. The strike is bold. PCGS has certified only one Deep Mirror Prooflike example finer (7/09).(Registry values: P3, N2998)

1045

1882-O $1 MS65 NGC. The peripheries on each side and part of the left obverse show reddish-orange and gold toning elements. The coin is silver-gray elsewhere, pleasingly preserved with slightly above-average striking detail and luster.(Registry values: P3, N991)

1046

1882-O $1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. Well struck and flashy with just a few wisps of light golden toning. Pleasing despite a solitary mark beneath the eye and a faint fingerprint fragment beneath the left (facing) wing. Census: 20 in 65 Prooflike, 0 finer (6/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P3, N1793)

1047

1882-O/S $1 MS64 PCGS. Ex: Jackson Hole. VAM-4. A Top 100 Variety. The crossbar of the S is clearly visible beneath the midpoint of the open loop of the O. Although not noted on the insert, this is the Strong O/S variety. The present example is brilliant, with minimal marks for the grade and a good strike, particularly on the eagle's breast. An elusive VAM variety that is virtually unobtainable any finer. In fact, PCGS has certified only a two Gem examples (7/09).(Registry values: P5, N2998)

1048

1882-S $1 MS68 NGC. CAC. Fantastically lustrous and virtually pristine with minimal patina. This gorgeous Superb Gem has much in common with the more famous 1880-S and 1881-S dates, in that its immediately apparent visual qualities are just as remarkable. Only the slightest trace of striking softness at the hair over the ear acts as a harbinger of things to come. Tied for numerically finest known to NGC or PCGS (8/09).(Registry values: P1, N1793)

1049

1883-CC $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Both sides of this razor-sharp Gem show excellent reflectivity and eye-catching cameo contrast. A touch of hazy peach-tinged patina graces both sides of this attractive piece.(Registry values: P2, N991)

1050

1883-CC $1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Ex: GSA. Hints of golden patina at the obverse periphery enrich this predominantly untoned Premium Gem. The fields offer imposing reflectivity that contrasts nicely with the moderately frosted devices. Well struck and bereft of noticeable abrasions. A superior representative of this Carson City type coin. PCGS has seen a mere two pieces grading higher, and NGC four pieces (8/09).(Registry values: P2, N2998)

1051

1884 $1 MS67 NGC. The 1884 is readily available through the Gem level of preservation. The certified population drops in MS66 and again in MS67, where acquisition of this date is challenging. It is virtually unobtainable any finer. This Superb Gem displays pleasing luster and well struck design features. The untoned surfaces are impeccably preserved. Census: 33 in 67, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2, N2998)

1052

1884 $1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. Virtually brilliant, although hints of gold are noted here and there. Attentively struck and well preserved with flashy fields and impressive eye appeal. Census: 5 in 66 Prooflike, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2, N1793)

1053

1884-CC $1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. Flashy fields and peripheral golden-brown toning combine with clean surfaces and a sharp strike to ensure the exemplary eye appeal. This Carson City issue is conditionally scarce in such quality.(Registry values: P2, N2998)

1054

1884-O $1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. CAC. Not only does this minimally toned O-mint beauty have impressive mirrors, it also sports great contrast thanks to the moderate frost draping the boldly struck devices. The fields show more tiny planchet flaws than actual marks. PCGS has certified only one finer Deep Mirror Prooflike coin (8/09).(Registry values: P1, N1793)

1055

1884-S $1 AU58 PCGS. Powerful cartwheel luster is unaffected by a trace of wear. The surfaces are mostly silver-gray, but the lower left reverse shows an attractive arc of magenta and hazel toning.(Registry values: P9, N491)

1056

1884-S $1 MS62 NGC. The 1884-S is among the most famous conditional rarities of the widely collected Morgan dollar series. Examples in VF to XF are plentiful, but coins with full mint luster are very scarce. Those with clean surfaces, light toning, and a crisp strike, such as the present piece, are rarely encountered.(Registry values: P9, N2998)

1057

1885 $1 MS67 PCGS. A lightly toned specimen with just a touch of rose-gold color on each side. The details are powerfully impressed, and the highly lustrous surfaces are virtually perfect. PCGS has certified just one example finer (7/09).(Registry values: P1, N1793)

1058

1885 $1 MS67 Prooflike NGC. Sharply struck with considerable flashiness on each side. This gleaming Superb Gem offers moderate reflectivity in the fields that establishes a fair degree of contrast with the motifs. Prooflike specimens of this date are readily available through near-Gem but are elusive in the lofty grade of MS67. Census: 4 in 67 Prooflike, 0 finer (6/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1, N991)

1059

1885 $1 MS66 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. Pleasing violet, yellow, and red toning encircles the brilliant center of this resplendent Premium Gem. The deeply mirrored fields show sharp cameo contrast against the frosted devices. A few tiny abrasions do not distract. Housed in a prior-generation holder. Census: 56 in 66 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1, N991)

1060

1885-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Whispers of reddish-gold and gray patina concentrate at the margins of this attractive Gem. Lustrous surfaces exhibit well struck design elements and possess just a few minute marks. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: P4, N991)

1061

1885-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. Ex: GSA. Wafts of light blue and gold blend with silver-gray on the surfaces of this well-preserved Premium Gem. Appealing cartwheel luster complements the sharply struck details.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1062

1885-CC $1 MS66 NGC. This essentially brilliant Premium Gem exhibits potent luster and is impressively devoid of obvious marks. The strike is good, and the eye appeal is undeniable. A widely pursued low mintage CC-mint issue.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1063

1885-CC $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The deeply mirrored fields show sharp cameo contrast against the frosted devices. Vivid orange patina on the rims surrounds the untoned centers. Some minor contact precludes a higher grade. Housed in a green-label PCGS holder.(Registry values: P4, N991)

1064

1885-CC $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. Many Mint State pieces are available to collectors despite the low mintage of 228,000 coins. Deep Mirror Prooflike specimens in MS65 are more difficult to locate, however. Untoned surfaces display strong field-motif contrast and are nicely preserved. Generally well struck. Highly attractive overall. Census: 74 in 65 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 19 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N991)

1065

1886 $1 MS67 PCGS. An arc of violet, lemon-yellow, teal, sky-blue, and orange-gold enhances the left side of the obverse, while the reverse is fully brilliant. Several wispy grazes keep this sharply struck piece from being flawless. Shimmering satiny luster enhances the eye appeal. PCGS has certified just three examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1, N1793)

1066

1886 $1 MS67 NGC. VAM-1C, "3+2" Clash. A Hot 50 Variety. Fully struck and essentially untoned, with bright silver-white surfaces and impressive, coruscating luster across each side. Expertly preserved and virtually blemish-free; a great Superb Gem. Census (for VAM-1C): 5 in 67, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P1, N1793)

1067

1886-O $1 MS62 NGC. Speckles of light grayish-tan make occasional visits to both sides of this O-mint specimen. Typically struck and lightly marked.(Registry values: P8, N991)

1068

1886-O $1 MS63 PCGS. The 1886-O is famous for its conditional rarity. XF examples are plentiful, but Gems are prohibitively rare. This lustrous and nearly untoned representative has remarkably chatter-free fields. Thorough evaluation finds a few faint marks on the lower portion of the cheek.(Registry values: P8, N1793)

1069

1886-O $1 MS63 ANACS. A solid Mint State example of this scarce New Orleans dollar, most of which apparently entered circulation or were later melted under the authority of the Pittman Act. Well struck throughout with pleasing, satin-like luster, both sides exhibit a moderately toned, steel-golden appearance. A few small abrasions account for the grade of this important O-mint dollar.(Registry values: P8, N1793)

1070

1886-S $1 MS65 NGC. Strongly struck and brightly lustrous, a beautiful Gem. Small patches of chalky toning appear at the tip of the bust and to the right of the eagle. NGC has graded 17 numerically finer pieces (7/09).(Registry values: P6, N2998)

1071

1887/6 $1 MS65 ★ NGC. VAM-2. A Top 100 Variety. An attractive Gem example of this perennially popular overdate, largely silver-white in color with hints of gray toning scattered about. The luster is flashy and mildly reflective, though not to the extent required for a Prooflike designation.(Registry values: P4, N2998)

1072

1887/6 $1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. VAM-2. A Top 100 Variety. The 1887/6 Morgan dollar is not rare in the absolute sense, but it becomes scarce above Select Mint State. Splendid prooflike fields complement the powerfully struck design elements. There is just a touch of softness above Liberty's ear, as usually seen. A few minuscule abrasions in the fields do not distract. It would be virtually impossible to locate a nicer example. Census: 22 in 65 Prooflike, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N4719)

1073

1887/6-O $1 MS63 PCGS. CAC. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. Both sides of this Select Mint State piece have light gold toning over frosty silver luster. The strike is sharp, bringing up the design elements, especially the overdate feature. The existence of Philadelphia and New Orleans overdate varieties have prompted some to suggest that there might also be an 1887/6 dollar from San Francisco, but none have been located.(Registry values: P6, N1793)

1074

1887-S $1 MS65 PCGS. A well struck Gem with booming luster and light caramel-gold toning. A few faint marks are consistent with the designated grade. The 1887-S is found with little difficulty in MS62 or MS63, but Gems are very scarce.(Registry values: P6, N2998)

1075

1889 $1 MS65 PCGS. VAM-19a, Bar Wing. A Top 100 Variety. A flashy Gem, brilliant except for lovely golden rim toning on both sides. Well struck and nicely preserved, save for a couple of minor scrape marks on the upper reverse, above the eagle's head.(Registry values: P3, N491)

1076

1889 $1 MS66 PCGS. Occasional pale golden elements are the only hint of color on this otherwise silver-white Premium Gem. Strongly struck for the issue with only a few tiny marks visible on each side. PCGS has graded just four coins finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3, N1793)

1077

1889 $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. This stunning example is mostly brilliant, with just a trace of gold and sky-gray near the rims. The deeply mirrored fields show impressive cameo contrast against the frosted devices. Although the 1889 is fairly common with prooflike reflectivity in MS63 and MS64, it is surprisingly scarce as a Gem DMPL. Population: 31 in 65 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3, N2998)

1078

1889-CC $1 VF30 NGC. A subtle blend of soft gray and gold-tan patina resides on both sides of this challenging Carson City representative. Nicely defined and minimally marked. An excellent fit for a mid- to high-grade Morgan dollar collection.(Registry values: P9, N1)

1079

1889-CC $1 VF35 PCGS. Light rose and orange peripheral elements surround the gold-gray centers of this charming Choice VF Carson City coin. Minimally abraded with strong remaining detail for the VF grade range.(Registry values: P9, N1)

1080

1889-CC $1 XF40 ANACS. A luminous and pleasing XF example of this popular, challenging Morgan dollar. The combined violet and gold-gray shadings on each side are slightly lighter on the reverse.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: P9, N1793)

1081

1889-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. Delicate golden accents visit the margins of this mostly bright gray specimen. Faint clash marks are visible on both sides. Scattered abrasions are consistent with the grade. A nice example of this challenging Carson City dollar, despite cleaning.(Registry values: P9, N1793)

1082

1889-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. A bright gray example of this key date Carson City dollar. Scattered abrasions are seen on both sides, but none merit specific mention. The details are clearly defined.(Registry values: P9, N2998)

1083

1889-CC $1 AU53 NGC. This key date is typically seen in high VF or low XF, with AU and higher examples quite elusive. Splashes of russet and golden toning grace the mostly silver-gray surfaces. A number of abrasions limit the grade, but none are particularly bothersome. Flashy luster in the periphery enhances the eye appeal.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P9, N2998)

1084

1889-CC $1 AU55 ANACS. A lovely example of this key-date Carson City dollar. Coruscating luster radiates beneath the deep patina that covers both sides. Magenta, cobalt-blue, and reddish-gold surround the perimeter, while the centers have lighter toning interspersed throughout. A bit of softness on the highpoints and scattered abrasions are typical for the grade.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P9, N2998)

1085

1889-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. Whispers of reddish-gold patina gravitate to the margins of this bright CC-mint representative. The design elements are well brought up. Some fine hairlines are visible under high magnification, but these do not terribly distract. The rarest and most desired issue among Carson City Morgan dollars.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: P9, N4719)

1086

1889-CC $1 MS61 NGC. In the great GSA releases of the 1960s, the 1889-CC was virtually nonexistent, with only one example reported. The vast majority of its relatively small mintage of 350,000 pieces was released into circulation, so while the '89-CC is scarce in all grades, it is particularly elusive in Mint State.
Peppered purple-red toning accents the mostly silver-gray obverse, which contrasts nicely against the fully brilliant reverse. The fields exhibit impressive semiprooflike reflectivity, which is fairly normal for this issue. The strike is crisp save for a hint of softness above Liberty's ear. Several light abrasions preclude an even higher grade. An excellent example for the serious collector.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P9, N4719)

1087

1889-CC $1 MS62 NGC. This piece might fill a void in a nice Morgan dollar collection, occupying an important place as it does between the many 1889-CCs available in circulated grades and the very few coins available in the higher Mint State grades. The price difference between an MS62, an MS63, and an MS64 amounts to many thousands of dollars.
Due to the low mintage and the utilization of several obverse/reverse die pairs used in their production, many Mint State survivors show prooflikeness to some degree. The present piece is no exception, showing semiprooflike surfaces, as often found. The piece is mostly brilliant, although there is an outline of russet around the devices on each side. The piece is fully struck, but a couple of shallow luster grazes on the cheek of Liberty limit an even finer grade. This is a coin that bears serious consideration for a top-notch assemblage of Morgan dollars.(Registry values: P9, N4719)

1088

1889-O $1 MS65 PCGS. The 1889-O is readily available through near-Gem but becomes quite difficult any finer. The lustrous untoned surfaces of this Gem reveal a few light grade-consistent marks on each side. While slightly soft in the centers, the design elements are better defined than ordinarily seen on this issue. PCGS has seen only nine coins finer.(Registry values: P6, N2998)

1089

1890 $1 MS65 PCGS. Brightly lustrous with a well-defined reverse, though the hair over Liberty's ear shows typical softness. Minimally toned with only a few tiny marks on each side. PCGS has graded just one finer example (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1090

1890-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. VAM-3. The base of the 90 in the date is recut. Silver-gray surfaces display pleasing luster. Well struck save for minor softness in the centers.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5, N991)

1091

1890-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. Boldly defined with bright luster, a lovely near-Gem example of this later Carson City issue. Only a hint of silver-gray patina has settled over each side.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5, N991)

1092

1890-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. Eye-catching cartwheel luster radiates from the silver-gray surfaces. Several minor abrasions on Liberty's cheek preclude a full Gem designation. A well-struck example of this later CC-Mint issue.(Registry values: P5, N991)

1093

1890-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. This issue is not rare in Gem condition, but, like many of its Carson City counterparts, it is decidedly scarce at this grade level considering its original mintage of 2.3 million pieces. That is not because of poor production standards; it is likely that more coins were released into circulation in the western states than would have occurred with Philadelphia or New Orleans Mint coins. This Gem is well struck and nicely preserved, with just a few shallow marks on Liberty's cheek, and attractive russet-gold toning near the peripheries that increases the coin's overall eye appeal.(Registry values: P5, N2998)

1094

1890-CC $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. This Carson City dollar approaches a Deep Mirror Prooflike designation, since the glassy fields are blatantly reflective. The devices are lightly frosted and provide slight contrast. Splendidly preserved and well struck. An exceptional example of this scarce and much collected issue.(Registry values: P5, N2998)

1095

1890-O $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. Pleasingly mirrored for the issue with only a minor degree of striking softness in the centers. Minimally toned and gleaming, a gorgeous Gem. Population: 23 in 65 Prooflike, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N2998)

1096

1890-S $1 MS66 PCGS. Rich plum, rose, and nectarine shadings grace the margins of this immensely lustrous S-mint Morgan dollar, while the centers are minimally toned. A sharply struck Premium Gem with great eye appeal. Conditionally rare any finer; PCGS has graded just six better examples (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1097

1890-S $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. This outstanding Gem is fully brilliant and boasts intense cameo contrast between the deeply mirrored fields and frosty devices. The strike is sharp save for the usual hint of weakness above Liberty's ear. A couple of wispy abrasions keep this attractive piece from an even higher grade. NGC reports just six MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike examples, while PCGS has certified eight at that lofty level. Neither service has graded any Deep Mirror Prooflike specimens finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4, N4719)

1098

1891 $1 MS65 PCGS. The 1891 Morgan dollar is a scarce date that is highly desirable in Gem condition, as the PCGS population data indicates. This piece is highly lustrous with frosty brilliance. Only a few marks are evident, with no toning on either side. The strike is above average for the date. Population: 94 in 65, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P6, N2998)

1099

1891-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. Strongly struck with bright luster and a hint of frostiness over the central devices. Occasional glimpses of peach and cloud-white are the only elements of visible patina.(Registry values: P6, N991)

1100

1891-CC $1 MS64 NGC. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. The "Spitting Eagle" VAM, familiar to specialists of Carson City dollars. Lustrous and nearly untoned with a bold strike and a well preserved reverse.(Registry values: P6, N991)

1101

1891-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. Radiant cartwheel luster complements the boldly struck design elements. Wafts of pale rose toning accent the mostly silver-gray surfaces. This well-preserved Choice Mint State specimen is housed in a green-label PCGS holder.(Registry values: P6, N991)

1102

1891-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. The 1891-CC is a better CC issue compared to the early 1880s dates, but it is generally available in less-than-Gem grades. This is a magnificent example that has a smooth, rounded cheek and is virtually flawless, except for a short horizontal mark on the lower portion of the eagle's breast. The surfaces are brilliant throughout and sparkle with thick mint luster. Population: 33 in 66, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P6, N2998)

1103

1891-CC $1 MS62 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. The famous "Spitting Eagle" variety. Outstanding prooflike fields contrast sharply against the frosted devices. Scattered abrasions barely affect the impressive eye appeal.(Registry values: P6, N491)

1104

1891-CC $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The 1891-CC is elusive with a Deep Mirror Prooflike designation, and it is prized when encountered as such. Most examples of this issue possess low contrast, but this lightly marked specimen boasts powerful cameo contrast. A brilliant Select Mint State representative with excellent eye appeal and a decent strike.(Registry values: P6, N991)

1105

1891-S $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. Excellent striking definition and reflectivity, though the reverse also has a measure of chalky patina. Minimally abraded, even by Gem standards. Population: 23 in 65 Prooflike, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P5, N1793)

1106

1892 $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Medium intensity blue, golden-gray, and lilac patina bathes the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem Morgan. Well struck and revealing just a few minor marks.(Registry values: P6, N991)

1107

1892 $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. The early to mid-1890s were the low point of Philadelphia Mint Morgan dollar production. After 1891's generous mintage of nearly 9 million coins, the 1892-P production struggled to exceed the 1-million mark (by 36,000 pieces, to be exact). 1893's total was 378,000 coins, and the following year saw the memorably low 110,00 pieces for the 1894-P. The 1895-P is, of course, a celebrated, storied proof-only issue.
Mint State 1892 Morgan dollars are scarce; Gems are rare, and Deep Mirror Prooflike pieces are far more elusive. This example offers brilliant, deeply mirrored fields. The usual hint of strike softness appears over the ear, but the only singular mark is a shallow, diagonal tick on Liberty's upper cheek. This piece is one of five Gem Deep Mirror Prooflike examples certified at PCGS, and there are none finer (8/09).(Registry values: P6, N4719)

1108

1892-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. A hint of hazel toning is seen on the mostly bright gray surfaces. Although cleaned, this piece has no marks of any significance. The strike is bold save for the usual softness on the hair above Liberty's ear. The 1892-CC is a relatively scarce Carson City issue in high grades.(Registry values: P7, N991)

1109

1892-CC $1 MS62 NGC. This boldly struck and nearly brilliant specimen boasts dazzling cartwheel luster on the obverse and vivid semiprooflike reflectivity on the reverse. A number of light abrasions are consistent with the grade.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P7, N991)

1110

1892-CC $1 MS62 NGC. Frosty with little patina aside from a touch of peach visible to the right of the eagle. The central devices are softly struck, and roller marks are noted in the area of Liberty's ear.(Registry values: P7, N991)

1111

1892-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Flashy fields and lightly frosted central devices lend this Select coin a semiprooflike aura. Lightly abraded and minimally toned save for bold reddish-orange colors at the upper obverse and lower reverse rims.(Registry values: P7, N991)

1112

1892-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. Dusky golden-brown and sea-green envelop this original and satiny better date Carson City dollar. The centers are typically brought up, and the eagle's breast has a couple of moderate marks.(Registry values: P7, N991)

1113

1892-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. Pleasingly detailed with vibrant cartwheel luster and considerable frostiness on the central devices. Occasional glimpses of cloud-gray toning do not dampen the eye appeal of this remarkable near-Gem. The 1892-CC, like other post-1885 Carson City Morgan dollar issues, had low representation in the GSA sales.(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1114

1892-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. This later Carson City issue was not as well-represented in GSA releases as many of its earlier peers, and the date is conditionally rare any finer, with just 20 such pieces graded by PCGS (8/09). This shining, slightly frosty Gem is well struck with touches of gold-orange toning, most notably at the lower obverse rim. An abrasion is noted to the left of the eagle in a lightly gray-toned area.(Registry values: P7, N2998)

1115

1892-CC $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. A flashy and untoned Carson City near-Gem. The reverse is splendidly free from marks, and the obverse is also pleasing. The '92-CC was absent from the GSA auctions, which accounts for its scarcity in prooflike Mint State. In a first generation holder. Population: 70 in 64 Prooflike, 10 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1116

1892-CC $1 MS64 Prooflike NGC. A gorgeous Choice representative of this later Carson City dollar issue, well-defined with distinctly reflective fields. Neither side shows much patina, though the obverse rims offer a hint of gold. Minor, scattered marks account for the grade. NGC has certified just three finer Prooflike pieces (8/09).(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1117

1892-CC $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. This penultimate Carson City dollar issue is widely noted as challenging in Deep Mirror Prooflike, and this Select coin offers excellent quality for the grade. Speckled green-gold and cloud-white patina does little to dampen the profound reflectivity of the fields. Housed in a first generation holder. Population: 42 in 63 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 29 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1118

1892-S $1 AU50 NGC. This lightly worn and typically struck pearl-gray example has considerable peripheral luster. A set of reeding marks appears on the cheek, and signs of handling are visible elsewhere; still, it remains attractive.(Registry values: P8, N1793)

1119

1892-S $1 AU50 NGC. Bright surfaces display luster in the recessed areas and are minimally marked. Soft gold-orange patina covers most of the reverse and the margins of the obverse, and the design elements are well detailed. A better date Morgan.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: P8, N1793)

1120

1892-S $1 AU50 PCGS. Considerable flashy luster remains in the fields, since the light wear on this pale silver-gray coin is focused on the high points. Hints of golden patina also grace each side.(Registry values: P8, N1793)

1121

1892-S $1 MS62 PCGS. Probably the most illustrious Mint State or proof Morgan dollars in an absolute sense have to be the 1893-S and the 1895. Those two coins would go on anyone's short list. Following that (and close behind) would likely be the 1889-CC, the 1879-CC, and the 1892-S. Those are coins that blend absolute rarity with conditional rarity, although series aficionados could make various claims for other issues such as the 1893-CC, the 1894-P, 1886-O, 1896-O, and 1901. Q. David Bowers' Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars remarks cogently concerning the 1892-S:

"Years ago, worn 1892-S dollars were common in dealers' stocks, and little attention was paid to them. Then, after the 1962 through 1964 Treasury releases were analyzed, and no cascade of Mint State 1892-S dollars had been found, a great demand arose for circulated pieces to supply the date and mint. The few Uncirculated coins that did exist mounted to ever-higher market levels, while more than just a few AU pieces were sold as being in Mint State (casting a pall on the market for this rarity)."

This is a no-questions Uncirculated coin that should provide a relatively affordable middle ground for the many collectors seeking a Mint State example. The fields are remarkably lustrous for the grade. The coin is mostly brilliant on the obverse, with deep gold toning on the right rim; the reverse is an even subdued powder-gray to brilliant. The strike is a bit soft in the centers, most notably on the eagle's breast. A few light marks on Liberty's face account for the grade. Population: 24 in 62, 28 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P8, N7079)

1122

1893 $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Flashy luster enhances the untoned surfaces of this lightly abraded and virtually brilliant near-Gem. The strike is bold save for the usual softness above Liberty's ear. Encapsulated in a green-label PCGS holder.(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1123

1893 $1 MS64 NGC. Crisply struck with glimpses of frostiness over the high points. Gorgeous luster with the silver-gray of the obverse ceding to gold-orange on the reverse. High eye appeal.(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1124

1893 $1 MS64 PCGS. VAM-2 with minor repunching atop the 3 in the date. The left-side stars are minutely die doubled. This low mintage near-Gem has attractive peripheral autumn-gold and blue-green toning. Lustrous with clean fields and minor contact near the jaw.(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1125

1893-CC $1 XF40 PCGS. At certain angles, this XF example appears silver-gray, though gold and peach elements appear when it is tilted under a light. Minimally abraded with solid eye appeal for this final-year Carson City dollar issue.(Registry values: P8, N1)

1126

1893-CC $1 AU50 PCGS. Soft glimmers of luster grace this lightly worn final-year Carson City dollar. Wear is concentrated mostly on the high points, though the usual wispy abrasions acquired in circulation are present on fields and devices alike.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P8, N208)

1127

1893-CC $1 AU50 ANACS. This scarce issue was struck during the final year of the Carson City Mint. Flashy luster in the fields radiates from the pale gray surfaces. Scattered abrasions are consistent with the grade, but none merit specific mention.(Registry values: P8, N208)

1128

1893-CC $1 --Obverse Damage--NCS. Unc Details. Both sides of this final-year Carson City dollar are brightly lustrous with brilliant centers and a degree of peripheral peach toning. While there are a number of significant scrapes present on and around Liberty's portrait, whether this coin merits the "Obverse Damage" designation NCS gave is up for debate.(Registry values: P8, N1793)

1129

1893-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc. Details. Careful rotation and a strong lens reveals faint hairlines across both fields. Faint apricot toning visits the rims. The centers are softly impressed, as usual for this challenging final-year Carson City issue. One concealed mark on the 8 in the date, but bagmarks are absent.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: P8, N1793)

1130

1893-CC $1 MS62 PCGS. A touch of light tan patina accents the centers, while the rest of the surfaces are silver-gray. Although the obverse has a number of abrasions, the reverse is quite clean for the grade. The centers are softly struck, but the rest of the details are bold. Watery semiprooflike luster adds to the fabulous eye appeal. Seldom seen any finer.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P8, N1793)

1131

1893-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. The 1893-CC Morgan dollar boasts a low mintage of 677,000 pieces and is the final date of issue from the Carson City Mint. The present coin is a beautiful specimen, with bright, semiprooflike fields and frosted devices. The strike is somewhat sharper on the reverse than the obverse. Only 16 coins have been certified in higher numerical grade by NGC and PCGS combined (7/09).(Registry values: P8, N2998)

1132

1893-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. This final-year Carson City Mint issue is elusive in Uncirculated grades and rare above Choice Mint State. Deep violet, blue, red, and orange patina covers the obverse, while the reverse has lighter purple, rose, and tan colors around the periphery. Flashy luster radiates beneath the attractive toning. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just 16 examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: P8, N2998)

1133

1893-O $1 AU58 PCGS. The silver-gray surfaces of this near-Mint State specimen retain a generous amount of luster and are well defined save for the usual weakness in the centers. A noticeable abrasion is visible on the eagle's lower torso.(Registry values: P8, N991)

1134

1893-O $1 AU58 NGC. Hints of peach, orange, and umber patina grace the rims of this near-Mint New Orleans dollar, while the centers are bright silver-white. Minimally abraded with only minor central weakness.(Registry values: P8, N991)

1135

1893-O $1 AU58 NGC. The untoned surfaces of this low-mintage (300,000 pieces) better-date Morgan specimen retain considerable luster and are minimally abraded. Well defined throughout.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: P8, N991)

1136

1893-S $1 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .98 indicates Damage as the reason, or one of the reasons, why PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, it has Good details but the obverse displays graffiti. The left field has the initials LB and HR, and large initials HR affect the portrait. The 3 in the date is low relief and has a cloudy appearance.(Registry values: P10, N10)

1137

1893-S $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VG Details. Though this coin shows extensive wear, the rims on both sides are intact. Gold-gray surfaces are slightly bright from a past cleaning, but there are few distracting abrasions. Overall, a readily collectible representative of this famously low-mintage Morgan dollar issue, one that is surprisingly elusive in the Good to Fine details grade range.(Registry values: P10, N1)

1138

1893-S $1 Fine 12 PCGS. A delightful representative of this important key date. Deep purple and battleship-gray envelops the obverse fields, which contrast sharply against the lightly toned devices. The reverse is almost uniformly pale gray with a hint of darker toning near the borders. A small mark above Liberty's chin is barely worthy of mention.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P10, N1)

1139

1893-S $1 Fine 12 PCGS. This slate-gray key date dollar has substantial wing plumage despite 48 points of wear. There are no distracting abrasions, or patches of hairlines or brightness. The 1893-S is the rarest business strike Morgan dollar issue, and is often the final addition to an otherwise complete holding of the series. Coveted in all grades.(Registry values: P10, N1)

1140

1893-S $1 VF30 PCGS. Whispers of violet-gray patina are joined on the reverse with splashes of gold and the design features retain a good amount of detail despite moderate wear. Close inspection reveals a few minor circulation marks, but certainly fewer and of less severity for a coin that has experienced moderate circulation. This piece will fit comfortably in a mid- to high-grade circulated Morgan collection.(Registry values: P10, N1793)

1141

1893-S $1 AU50 NGC. Even the casual coin collector knows that the 1893-S dollar is a highly desirable key date. Its fame is the result of its status as the lowest mintage regular issue in the popular Morgan dollar series. The vast majority of the survivors grade Very Fine, with the average grade of all NGC and PCGS certified examples being 23.7--at the low end of VF (7/09). About Uncirculated pieces are quite scarce, and only a select few have been graded in Mint State.
A hint of tan toning accents the mostly silver-gray surfaces. Flashy luster in the fields enhances the eye appeal. There are no marks of any significance, and the details are crisply defined. An appealing example of this key date.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P10, N4719)

1142

1894 $1 Fine 15 PCGS. A desirable issue in an infrequently offered grade. This minimally marked example has deep violet-gray color with contrasting gold-gray at the worn zones.(Registry values: P8, N1)

1143

1894 $1 VF20 PCGS. Silver-gray overall with hints of peach patina visiting the rims. Modestly marked overall with a few more significant abrasions appearing to the right of the portrait.(Registry values: P8, N1)

1144

1894 $1 VF35 PCGS. A captivating Choice VF coin from this low-mintage issue of just 110,000 business strikes. Light peach color accents the pale silver-gray toning that dominates each side.(Registry values: P8, N1)

1145

1894 $1 XF40 NGC. The light wear on each side is concentrated at the high points, leaving the gold-tinged silver-gray fields surprisingly lustrous. Numerous small abrasions and wispy marks contribute to the grade, though none of these flaws is singularly mentionable.(Registry values: P8, N1)

1146

1894 $1 XF40 NGC. Deep battleship-gray patina covers both sides of this moderately circulated piece. Peppered abrasions are consistent with the grade, and none merit specific mention. A pleasing example of this desirable low mintage issue.(Registry values: P8, N1)

1147

1894 $1 XF45 PCGS. After the 1893-S and the proof-only 1895, the honor of third-lowest mintage Morgan dollar goes to the 1894. The present piece features deep steel-gray and tan-brown toning. Thorough examination with a loupe locates a few moderate marks, near IN GOD and on the right obverse field.(Registry values: P8, N1)

1148

1894 $1 XF45 PCGS. This low mintage silver dollar retains traces of its initial luster within the wings and legends. A few small marks on the face, but the fields are smooth, and the steel-gray toning is original.(Registry values: P8, N1)

1149

1894 $1 AU53 NGC. The 1894 had the second-lowest business strike mintage in the Morgan dollar series. Pale gray patina coats the surfaces of this minimally marked piece, with just a touch of yellow at the rims. Flashy luster adds to the appeal.(Registry values: P8, N991)

1150

1894 $1 AU55 NGC. A hint of purple accents the mostly silver-gray surfaces. There are no marks of any significance, and the high points exhibit just a trace of wear. A lustrous and appealing example of this key date.(Registry values: P8, N991)

1151

1894 $1 AU55 PCGS. Wafts of golden toning around the margins accent the mostly silver-gray surfaces. A small mark on Liberty's nose is barely worthy of mention. Captivating cartwheel luster enhances the eye appeal. One of just 110,000 pieces minted.(Registry values: P8, N991)

1152

1894 $1 AU58 NGC. The centers are bright silver-white, while narrow bands of intense rainbow toning grace parts of the rims. Wear is minimal, but a significant vertical abrasion is noted on the eagle's breast.(Registry values: P8, N991)

1153

1894 $1 AU58 NGC. Light gold-orange toning in the fields with lustrous silver-gray centers. Though the hair over Liberty's ear shows appreciable striking weakness, there is only a touch of actual wear.(Registry values: P8, N991)

1154

1894 $1 MS62 PCGS. Vibrant teal, maroon, rose, and orange toning encircles the silver-gray center of the obverse, while the reverse has just a hint of yellow-gold toning near the rims. The strike is crisp, and there are only a few minor marks on each side. An appealing example of this desirable low-mintage issue.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P8, N1793)

1155

1894-O $1 MS63 PCGS. Partial green and gold-orange rim toning gives way to light silver-gray tints elsewhere on this New Orleans dollar. The centers are softly struck, as usually seen, but the coin is well-defined elsewhere. Despite wispy abrasions, a coin of strong quality, both for the grade and the lower-mintage issue.(Registry values: P7, N2998)

1156

1894-O $1 MS63 PCGS. The 1894-O differs from most New Orleans issues in that the mintage is much lower than usual, and few bags went into collector hands. Some may have been melted to satisfy the Pittman Act. While not as rare as the '95-O or '93-O, the '94-O is genuinely scarce in Mint State, particularly when found as nice as the present example. The pearl-gray fields and devices are framed by golden-brown, and the gently shimmering surfaces lack detrimental abrasions. The minor bluntness of strike at the centers is usual for O-mint issues of the era.(Registry values: P7, N2998)

1157

1894-S $1 MS64 PCGS. The lustrous, untoned surfaces of this near-Gem exhibit relatively well struck design elements. Scattered light marks deny Gem classification.(Registry values: P6, N1793)

1158

1894-S $1 MS65 PCGS. A brilliant and crisply-struck Gem whose dynamic luster and unabraded fields testify to its exemplary quality. Minor grazes on the cheek near the mouth are all that prevent a decidedly higher grade. All Morgan dollar issues struck between 1893 and 1895 are challenging in Mint State, and Gems are seldom encountered.(Registry values: P6, N2998)

1159

1895-O $1 AU53 PCGS. A lightly toned and generally lustrous example with unblemished surfaces and slight wear at the centers. The key date of the New Orleans subset of the series.(Registry values: P9, N991)

1160

1895-O $1 AU58 NGC. The 1895-O ranks as a scarce date with a relatively low mintage of 450,000 pieces. While challenging in all grades, the '95-O is particularly difficult to locate in Mint State, which makes this high-end AU an especially good value for the collector. A touch of delicate rose toning near the rims adds color to this mostly silver-gray representative. Several light abrasions do not distract, and the reverse is quite stunning. Bright luster enhances the eye appeal.(Registry values: P9, N991)

1161

1895-O $1 AU58 ANACS. The 1895-O becomes quite difficult in Mint State grades. A touch of rose-yellow graces the rims, while the rest of the surfaces are brilliant. Outstanding cartwheel luster enhances the eye appeal of this crisply struck specimen. Scattered abrasions are consistent with the grade and none are individually significant.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P9, N991)

1162

1895-S $1 MS61 NGC. A pleasing example of this scarce issue. Impressive cartwheel luster shines beneath the peppered red and purple toning that graces both sides. The strike is sharp save for the usual softness on the hair above Liberty's ear. A few tiny marks are visible on each side, but overall this piece appears above-average for the grade.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P8, N1793)

1163

1895-S $1 MS64 PCGS. Partially prooflike fields offer a degree of contrast with the devices of this near-Gem, and a well directed strike manifests itself in relatively sharp definition on the design elements. A few minor grazes preclude Gem classification. Nearly untoned save for wisps of light gold color that show under magnification. The 1895-S is one of the key issues among San Francisco Mint Morgan dollars.(Registry values: P8, N2998)

1164

1895-S $1 MS64 PCGS. The 1895-S had a relatively low mintage of only 400,000 coins and is one of the key San Francisco issues in the series. Gem examples are virtually unobtainable. Splashes of dusty red and purple-gray toning accent the surfaces of boldly struck near-Gem. A few wispy grazes do not distract. Flashy luster fills the fields and enhances the wonderful eye appeal. PCGS has certified just 29 pieces finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P8, N2998)

1165

1896 $1 MS67 PCGS. The 1896 Morgan dollar has earned little respect over the years, being one of the most abundantly available issues in the entire series. Bowers (1993) opines that there are probably at least half a million Mint State examples extant, and possibly well over a million. Third-party population data confirms that the 1896 is not scarce in Uncirculated grades up to and including MS65. The certified number drops in MS66, but there are still over 1,000 coins encapsulated at that level by the two major services. At MS67, however, there are just 70 pieces certified, with none finer (8/09). This is a bright, intensely brilliant, and sharply struck Superb Gem specimen. Whispers of gold color concentrate at the borders. A superficial abrasion is noted just above Liberty's eye, but the overall quality of the coin is exceptional. (Registry values: P2, N2998)

1166

1896 $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. This Premium Gem offers a fair degree of field-motif contrast. Untoned surfaces exhibit well struck devices and are nicely preserved. Population: 12 in 66 Prooflike, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2, N1793)

1167

1896 $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. Intensely reflective with strong contrast between the frosted devices and the gleaming fields. The surfaces are light silver-gray patina overall with crescents of deeper peach and blue at the upper obverse and lower reverse.(Registry values: P2, N991)

1168

1896-O $1 MS61 NGC. Though this coin's striking softness is typical, the eye appeal is substantially above-average for an MS61 coin. Wispy abrasions are present on and near the portrait, and the pale pearl-gray surfaces show hints of salmon and rose-violet close to the rims.(Registry values: P9, N1793)

1169

1896-S $1 MS61 NGC. Pleasing violet and hazel toning in the margins blends nicely with the pale silver-gray centers. Liberty's hair is weakly defined, but the surfaces are remarkably clean for the grade.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1170

1896-S $1 MS62 PCGS. A brightly lustrous and minimally toned Mint State example of this popular and surprisingly challenging San Francisco issue. Strong definition everywhere save for the year over Liberty's ear, which is a touch soft. Wispy abrasions and a few deeper marks, particularly those present on the portrait, account for the grade.(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1171

1897 $1 MS66 NGC. A brilliant Premium Gem with dazzling cartwheel luster throughout the semiprooflike fields. A couple of wispy luster grazes do not distract. This sharply struck and resplendent specimen has outstanding eye appeal. NGC reports just 10 examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3, N1793)

1172

1897-O $1 MS62 PCGS. The 1897-O is a significant condition rarity in mint condition, particularly at Choice Uncirculated and higher levels. Traces of gold toning visit the margins, while the centers are brilliant. A number of light grazes are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1173

1897-O $1 MS61 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. This minimally toned New Orleans dollar has impressively mirrored fields, and the strike is well above average for that Southern facility. The fields display wispy marks characteristic of the grade. The 1897-O is very rare in DMPL format. Census: 2 in 61 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P7, N2998)

1174

1898 $1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. Autumn-gold invigorates the margins of this lustrous and nicely struck Premium Gem. The fields are beautifully preserved, and the cheek has only faint grazes. Census: 8 in 66 Prooflike, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2, N1793)

1175

1898-S $1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. The 1898-S dollar, with a mintage exceeding 4 million coins, is readily available through Gem grades. Prooflike specimens, however, are elusive, especially at the MS65 level. Wisps of russet and electric-blue toning concentrate at the margins of this Gem Prooflike coin, and an attentive strike leaves sharp definition on the design elements. A few light grade-consistent marks are not bothersome. Housed in a prior generation holder. Census: 6 in 65 Prooflike, 1 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5, N2998)

1176

1899 $1 MS66 PCGS. Well-defined and brightly lustrous with immense eye appeal. Largely silver-white surfaces show occasional hints of peach toning. PCGS has graded just 17 finer pieces (7/09).(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1177

1901 $1 MS60 ANACS. This well-struck and strongly lustrous piece shows no trace of wear. Both sides have luminous gray-gold patina with elements of lavender-blue and olive in the periphery. Numerous light to moderate abrasions over each side account for the grade.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P9, N1793)

1178

1903-O $1 MS66 PCGS. The borders offer orange-gold and aquamarine iridescence, but most of this thoroughly lustrous Premium Gem is untoned. The strike is essentially unimprovable, and both sides are gorgeously unabraded save for minor contact on the eagle's breast.(Registry values: P4, N991)

1179

1903-O $1 MS67 NGC. Thanks to the 1962-1964 Treasury releases Mint State 1903-O dollars are abundant. That is, abundant in all but the lofty grade of MS67, that of the coin offered here. Intense luster emanates from both sides, each of which is untoned. The design elements are better struck than usually seen, including partial definition in the hair over Liberty's ear and the breast feathers. A few minute cheek marks are unbothersome. Census: 32 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N2998)

1180

1903-S $1 MS63 Prooflike NGC. The 1903-S is rare with a Prooflike designation. This vibrantly toned specimen displays teal, cobalt-blue, rose, and gray toning throughout the surfaces. Several tiny abrasions blend well with the deep patina. Eye-catching prooflike reflectivity enhances the aesthetic appeal. The strike is bold. Census: 1 in 63 Prooflike, 4 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P7, N2998)

1181

1903-S $1 Small S PCGS Genuine. VAM-2. A Top 100 Variety. The PCGS number ending in .92 indicates that Cleaning is the reason, or is among the reasons, that PCGS decided this coin is not gradable. In our opinion, this piece has XF details. Both sides display coarse hairlines from cleaning. Any 1903-S dollar is scarce, but only a small fraction of the issue has a Small S instead of the expected Large S mintmark.(Registry values: P7, N7)

1182

1904-S $1 MS62 NGC. An estimated 2 million pieces or so of the original 2.304 million mintage have been melted (David Bowers, 2006). This MS62 example displays whispers of gold color at the margins. Luminous surfaces exhibit relatively well struck design elements and are lightly abraded.(Registry values: P7, N1793)

Proof Morgan Dollars

1183

1878 8TF $1 PR66 PCGS. VAM-14.3. Deeply toned across both sides in gorgeous shades of rose-gray and mottled forest-green. This Premium Gem specimen, from the first Morgan dollar proof type, is crisply and fully struck on all design elements. Excellent preservation has kept the piece from acquiring any unwanted hairlines or bothersome contact marks. From a small mintage of just 500 coins, and highly desirable to type collectors.(Registry values: N4719)

1184

1878 8TF $1 PR65 Cameo NGC. CAC. VAM-14.3. A flashy Gem that appears brilliant upon first glance, but has a hint of autumn-gold toning on the reverse exergue. The strike is needle-sharp, and the eye appeal is excellent. A single tick on the bust tip limits the grade. A rare proof design subtype, since only 500 specimens were issued. Census: 6 in 65 Cameo, 14 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1185

1880 $1 PR63 PCGS. This charming proof type coin has dusky sun-gold toning that deepens slightly on the cheek and borders. A good strike with only minor incompleteness on the hair above the ear. A few faint field hairlines are of little consequence.(Registry values: N1793)

1186

1882 $1 PR64 PCGS. CAC. A strongly appealing Choice proof, one of 1,100 pieces struck in this higher-mintage year. This is a coin of remarkable quality for the PR64 grade, with only a few tiny flaws in the fields on each side. Housed in a first-generation holder; if this piece were certified today, it would doubtless warrant at least a Cameo designation. Reddish-gold peripheral elements give way to scarcely-toned centers.(Registry values: N2998)

1187

1884 $1 PR66 NGC. What immediately transfixes the viewer's attention are the deep shades of cobalt-blue, indigo, and bright rose toning that cover both sides. Look beyond the patina, though, and profound mirrors reveal themselves, particularly at the rims. An extraordinary Premium Gem. Census: 18 in 66, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1188

1886 $1 PR67 Cameo NGC. Q. David Bowers writes rather tersely about the proofs of 1886 in his Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars: "Strike is usually decent. Contrast medium to low. Nice 1886 Proof dollars exist, but they are harder to find than certain other dates mentioned up to this point in time." The present piece, both beautifully mirrored in the fields and sharply struck on the richly frosted devices, is an example of the best in the issue. This specimen is exquisitely preserved and nearly brilliant save for faint glimmers of reddish-gold patina on the obverse. Census: 6 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1189

1891 $1 PR62 PCGS. Champagne-gold, sky-blue, and bluish-purple toning dominates this proof Morgan. A trifle softly struck at the hair over the ear, as is often the case for this year's proofs, with scattered hairlines and a handful of contact marks.(Registry values: N1793)

1190

1893 $1 PR65 NGC. The toning enthusiast will want to take a close look at this richly patinated Gem proof, which has deep and pleasing mirrors beneath the dusky colors. Both sides have prevailing gold-orange patina, while the obverse also adds elements of violet and blue. Strongly struck for the issue and well-preserved. Census: 23 in 65, 47 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1191

1894 $1 --Genuine--NCS. Proof. In our opinion, this coin has the details of a PR60 specimen that has been improperly cleaned. The 1894 is a key date in business strike format, which places added demand on proof specimens. The pale gray surfaces are highly reflective and have no marks of any significance. The strike is full save for a touch of softness about Liberty's ear.

1192

1900 $1 PR66 Cameo NGC. Ex: South Beach Collection. The mintage of Proof dollars in 1900 totaled 912 coins, with deliveries in the final month of each quarter. The following quantities were minted: March (377), June (135), September (100), and December (300). This is a sharply struck, fully brilliant, and highly attractive Cameo proof that exhibits impressive white-on-black contrast. In fact, some observers might believe an Ultra Cameo designation is called for. Census: 11 in 66 Cameo, 20 finer (7/09).
Ex: South Beach Collection (Heritage, 1/2005), lot 12001, which realized $6,325.(Registry values: N4719)

1193

1901 $1 PR61 PCGS. Though scattered hairlines and contact marks define this coin's technical grade, its eye appeal is far better than the PR61 designation would suggest. Dusky blue, violet, and green-gold patina consumes each side.(Registry values: N1793)

1194

1904 $1 PR65 PCGS. As the main Morgan dollar series came to a close in 1904, so did the parallel proof run. This charming Gem proof comes from that final issue, with rich gold-gray toning overall and elements of violet gray at the margins and parts of the reverse fields. Well struck and desirable. Population: 28 in 65, 18 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Peace Dollars

1195

1921 $1 MS66 PCGS. Medium chestnut-gold toning visits this splendid Premium Gem. Lustrous and remarkably unabraded. The usual 1921 Peace dollar has mushy centers, since it proved too difficult to strike up the high relief design without causing rapid die failure. However, the present piece has an exemplary strike, well above average although minor central incompleteness is nonetheless present.(Registry values: N2998)

1196

1922-D $1 MS67 NGC. This issue is readily available through the MS65 level, while Premium Gems can be acquired with patience and searching. Coins such as the present example in the lofty grade of MS67, however, are elusive, and anything finer is virtually unobtainable. Slivers of electric-blue, purple, and gold-brown patina cling to the lower obverse and upper reverse rims, and lustrous surfaces are well preserved. The design elements are better struck than ordinarily seen. Among the finest examples of this introductory Denver Mint issue. Census: 14 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

1197

1923-S $1 MS65 NGC. Better-than-average detail, though the centers still lack completeness. Electric-blue, russet, and purple coloration is more extensive on the reverse, and lustrous surfaces reveal only a handful of tiny, grade-consistent marks. The 1923-S is readily available through near-Gem, but MS65 coins are more challenging. NGC has graded only one numerically finer piece (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1198

1923-S $1 MS65 ANACS. A band of dusky gold toning crosses the centers of each side, but the majority of this well struck silver dollar remains untoned. Booming cartwheel luster sweeps the surfaces, which are well preserved aside from a few faint obverse grazes. The 1923-S has a high mintage, but is surprisingly difficult to locate as a Gem.(Registry values: N2998)

1199

1926 $1 MS66 NGC. Intense luster endows this Premium Gem, as do well struck design elements. Occasional speckles of gold color show up under magnification. A few minute surface and rim marks are within the parameters of the grade designation. Census: 44 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1200

1926-S $1 MS65 PCGS. Both sides of this S-mint Gem are awash with radiant luster and display speckles of olive-gold patina. This piece exhibits well struck design elements. A couple of light grazes are visible in the left obverse field. Difficult to locate any finer.(Registry values: N991)

1201

1927 $1 MS65 PCGS. A shining Gem with a hint of cream-gray toning over otherwise silver-white surfaces. Well struck for the issue with only minor marks on the obverse, though a single abrasion is noted on the eagle's wing. PCGS has graded five finer examples (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1202

1927-S $1 MS65 NGC. The 1927-S is common through the MS64 level, as evident from the large number graded by NGC and PCGS. The Gem population shrinks, and higher-grade pieces are virtually unobtainable. Splashes of faint gold color make occasional visits to the lustrous surfaces of this attractive MS65 specimen. The design elements are better struck than usually seen. Light marks are noted on the obverse, including a couple of hair-thin ones in the upper left field. Census: 69 in 65, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1203

1934 $1 MS66 PCGS. Hints of autumn-gold toning adorn the peripheries of this lustrous, well impressed, and unperturbed Premium Gem. The 1934 has a low mintage compared to the heavy 1922 to 1925 Philadelphia emissions, compelled by the Treasury to back silver certificates and replace silver dollars melted under the Pittman Act. PCGS has certified just three pieces finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1204

1934-D $1 MS62 Prooflike ANACS. Soft yellow-gold patina with dapples of purple and orange runs over the prooflike surfaces that yield well impressed design elements. A few minute marks occur over each side.(Registry values: N208)

1205

1934-D $1 MS65 PCGS. Micro D. A lower mintage Denver Mint Gem that has exuberant luster and an uncommonly unabraded appearance. Light caramel-gold and stone-gray toning further ensures the originality.(Registry values: N1793)

1206

1934-D $1 MS65 PCGS. A highly lustrous Gem, this Peace dollar has frosty silver surfaces with wispy golden-brown toning on the reverse. The date is infrequently found any finer. PCGS has only certified 62 higher grade examples in more than two decades of rare coin certification.(Registry values: N1793)

1207

1934-D $1 MS65 PCGS. Gold-kissed overall with an arc of caramel and tan at the lower right obverse. A beautiful Gem which might have a claim to a higher grade if not for a thin abrasion below GOD on the obverse.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1208

1934-D $1 MS65 PCGS. Frosty with a hint of golden toning draping each side. This Gem's portrait has a clean cheek, though a single abrasion is noted on Liberty's chin.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1209

1934-S $1 MS62 ANACS. A splash of deep red and violet toning near the rims adds color to the mostly brilliant surfaces. Several minor marks do not affect the impressive cartwheel luster.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1210

1934-S $1 MS62 PCGS. A bright silver-white beauty, slightly frosty with just a hint of color at the margins. Though graded MS62, this coin has the immediate eye appeal of an even finer grade, with the most significant flaws being a couple of reed marks behind the eagle's neck.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1211

1934-S $1 MS63 PCGS. Freckles of gold-tan color visit the lustrous surfaces of this Select Peace dollar, being slightly more evident on the obverse. Better design detail shows on this specimen than is ordinarily seen on the issue. A few light marks limit the grade. The key Peace dollar issue in Mint State and highly desired in any Uncirculated grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1212

1934-S $1 MS64 PCGS. Dazzling cartwheel luster highlights the well-struck design elements. The fully brilliant obverse contrasts nicely against the tan-accented reverse. Several minor grazes are consistent with the grade. The 1934-S becomes scarce in Mint State grades. An appealing example of the penultimate Peace dollar issue.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Eisenhower Dollars

1213

1977-S $1 PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. This Deep Cameo dollar displays the height of perfection: the frosty design elements are fully defined and appear to float over the watery fields, and the surfaces are flawless. Just the slightest hint of light gold color appears under magnification. Population: 13 in 70 Deep Cameo (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1214

1978-S $1 PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Frosty devices are surrounded by deeply mirrored fields to create outstanding cameo contrast. The devices, especially on the reverse, exhibit subtle champagne toning over light nickel-gray. A perfect 1978-S proof Eisenhower dollar. Population: 20 in 70 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

Sacagawea Dollars

1215

2000-P $1 Sacagawea "Wounded Eagle" MS66 PCGS. FS-901. Two prominent die gouges pass through the eagle's body. This powerfully impressed Premium Gem has only a couple of nearly imperceptible handling marks. A strongly lustrous example of this increasingly popular issue.

1216

2000-P $1 Cheerios MS66 NGC. FS-401. While NGC has labeled this coin as a "Prototype Reverse," which is an accurate descriptor in some respects, the variety is far better known as the "Cheerios" dollar, reflecting a brand of cereal in which examples were placed as part of a Mint promotion. Strongly reflective yellow-gold surfaces are minimally marked, and on the reverse, the eagle's additional tail detail is prominent.

Proof Sacagawea Dollars

1217

2000-S $1 Sacagawea PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A technically perfect example of this first-year proof Sacagawea dollar. Flawless surfaces show stunning contrast and delightful light gold color.(Registry values: P1)

Commemorative Silver

1218

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS65 NGC. Dusky peach and violet shadings consume the obverse, while the reverse has a touch of lighter silver color at the centers. A well struck Gem, carefully preserved and beautiful.(Registry values: N2998)

1219

1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS65 NGC. Pink, violet, and blue toning elements blend together on this shining Gem. The strike is remarkably crisp, and the luster is delightful. Excellent quality and eye appeal for this famous commemorative quarter issue.(Registry values: N2998)

1220

1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS63 NGC. DuVall 1-B. Lustrous and largely variegated gold-gray with elements of blue-violet near the rims. A fingerprint is noted in the field close to the horse's tail, and light abrasions are scattered throughout.(Registry values: N1793)

1221

1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS64 PCGS. DuVall 2-C. The second S in STATES is repunched with the original cutting to the east. A fully brilliant silver-gray example, this piece has accompanying peripheral gunmetal toning on both sides. It is sharply struck with excellent eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)

1222

1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS64 PCGS. DuVall 1-B. On this variety, the leaf points between the 1 and 9 in the date, and the A in DOLLAR is low and leans left. Soft golden-gray toning covers the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem commemorative dollar. A few minor marks on the reverse of this sharply struck piece define the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1223

1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS66 PCGS. DuVall 2-C. On the reverse (statue side), a leaf terminates over the 9 in the date, and the stem is thick and short. There are 14 medium-size leaves. On the obverse, the A in STATES is high, the second S in STATES is broadly repunched east, and the left foot of the final A in AMERICA is recut.
This interesting commemorative coin is the only such that can be collected by die varieties, although only specialists do so. This coin represents two works of art, one unveiled too soon--and the other much too late. The too-early one is the coin itself which, despite the date 1900, was hurriedly hand-engraved or hand-punched on the peripheral inscriptions and some devices (hence the die varieties), in order to be coined and released on December 14, 1899, the exact centennial of President Washington's death.
The equestrian statue of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette on the reverse of the coin was sculpted by the American Paul W. Bartlett. The statue is a real one, although that on the coin differs significantly from the finished product. It was slated to be unveiled at a dedication ceremony in Paris on July 4, 1900--but a plaster model was used instead. The statue was finally finished in 1908. The Lafayette statue now sits along the right bank of the Seine near the Quai Albert I between the Pont de l'Alma and the Pont des Invalides, where it was the focal point of a 2004 commemoration of the French-American Alliance.
1900 Lafayette dollars of the quality of the present Premium Gem coin are few and far between. Both sides of this lovely specimen are covered with soft, frosted mint luster. The centers are noticeably lighter in hue than the margins, tinted in golden-rose. In keeping with the grade, there are no obvious abrasions. PCGS has certified only five pieces finer, making the present coin essentially one of the finest available in the market. Population: 80 in 66, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1224

1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS67 NGC. DuVall 2-C. The Lafayette dollar, design by Charles Barber, synthesized a variety of influences, both acknowledged and unacknowledged. Houdon's bust of Washington and Caunois' 1824 commemorative medal depicting Lafayette are the sources most often named for the portraits, though Q. David Bowers (1991) credits Arlie Slabaugh with noting the unmistakable similarity between the conjoined portraits on Barber's design and "the obverse of the Yorktown Centennial medal of 1881, made from dies engraved by Peter L. Krider." The reverse is after Paul Wayland Bartlett, designer of the statue depicted on the reverse. Barber gave that artist ample credit. (Though Barber's usual monogram is missing, Bartlett's last name is spelled out on the base of the statue.)
Quality control was far from the minds of Mint personnel on December 14, 1899, the day the Lafayette dollars were coined. The press was an old one, long out of regular service and used mostly for traveling exhibits and promotional strikings. After the coins were struck, they fell into a hopper and mixed together, and many examples sustained significant abrasions before they ever left the Mint. Yet a handful of exemplary survivors exist today, coins such as this Superb Gem. Each side possesses warm, radiant luster. On the obverse, amber-russet toning with a touch of red covers much of the periphery, while the center is predominantly silver-gray with small, scattered flecks of golden-tan. The reverse rims have similar wheat patina, though the interior is mostly blue-green with a zone of rose-tinged gray above the horse. A simply exquisite piece that is sure to appeal to the commemorative connoisseur. Census: 8 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N10218)

1225

1921 50C Alabama MS65 PCGS. Attractive frosty luster with hints of gold-gray toning on each side. Though this Gem has a degree of typical striking softness, the overall eye appeal is redeeming. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)

1226

1921 50C Alabama MS66 NGC. Peppered violet and russet toning mixes with silver-gray across the satiny surfaces. The eagle's wing is a bit soft, as usually seen, but there are no marks of any significance. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just eight examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1227

1921 50C Alabama 2x2 MS66 NGC. Dusky golden-gray patina reveals hints of light blue. This lustrous specimen is well struck and nicely preserved. Census: 69 in 66, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1228

1937 50C Antietam MS67 NGC. Reddish-orange and plum peripheral elements fade into luminous silver-gray at the centers. Well-defined and pleasingly preserved, as demanded of the Superb Gem designation. NGC has graded just 20 numerically finer pieces (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1229

1935-D 50C Arkansas MS67 PCGS. CAC. Mottled peach-red and stone-gray enrich this shimmering and essentially immaculate Superb Gem. The minor incompleteness on the central reverse is usual for the issue. Encapsulated in a green label holder. Population: 36 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1230

1939-D 50C Arkansas MS67 NGC. Minor gold and reddish-brown peripheral elements give way to broad silver-gray centers. The luster is attractive, and the surfaces are remarkably smooth. Though they are not as famous as the 1935/1934 mintmarked Boone halves, the mintmarked Arkansas halves of 1939 are nearly as low-mintage.(Registry values: N4719)

1231

1935/34-S 50C Boone MS66 NGC. CAC Iridescent bands of gold, rose, and powder-blue endow the upper reverse, while light tan-gold toning graces the fields. This satiny and sharply struck Premium Gem has a mark-free reverse and only a few tiny flaws on the obverse.(Registry values: N1793)

1232

1936 50C Boone MS67 ★ NGC. Eye-catching rainbow toning enhances the surfaces of this satiny Superb Gem. The obverse is particularly attractive with magenta, light green, yellow, and red throughout, but the reverse also shows plenty of color around the perimeter. It would be virtually impossible to locate a nicer example.(Registry values: N1793)

1233

1936 50C Bridgeport MS67 PCGS. Soft champagne-gold patina with subtle violet, orange, and ice-blue accents resides on the highly lustrous surfaces of this superb Gem commemorative. The design features are sharply struck and both sides are remarkably well preserved. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 54 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1234

1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS67 PCGS. The Cincinnati half dollar issues sold mostly to speculators, who saved the pieces, but few examples have come through the years so well as this Superb Gem. Light blue-green, peach, and silver-gray toning elements drape beautifully lustrous and carefully preserved surfaces. Population: 30 in 67, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1235

1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS67 NGC. Perhaps nothing of musical consequence occurred in Cincinnati in 1886, but that failed to prevent commemorative distributor Thomas Melish from making a windfall profit on the 1936 Cincinnati PDS sets. Only 5,000 sets were issued, and the issue was an immediate sell-out. This high grade example has vigorous luster and flawless surfaces. Lightly toned in aqua and sky-blue shades. Census: 31 in 67, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1236

1935 50C Connecticut MS67 NGC. Variegated champagne-gold and ice-blue patina with russet freckles resides on radiantly lustrous surfaces that are devoid of mentionable marks. Sharply struck throughout. Census: 64 in 67, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1237

1922 50C Grant With Star MS64 PCGS. Variegated reddish-gold, orange, and violet patina drapes both sides of this near-Gem specimen. The luster is partially subdued by the depth of the toning, but this minimally abraded and boldly struck piece would still make an excellent representative.(Registry values: N1793)

1238

1922 50C Grant With Star MS66 PCGS. The Grant With Star half dollar is one of the scarcest issues in the classic commemorative series with a net distribution of just 4,256 pieces. Premium Gems are seldom encountered. This frosty representative has various shades of red and gold in the margins, while the centers are silver-gray. The fields show numerous striations, as often seen, and there are only a couple of trivial imperfections. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just nine examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1239

1935 50C Hudson MS65 NGC. CAC. Light sun-gold and powder-blue shades visit this lustrous and evenly struck Gem. One thin curved mark on the main sail. Among the lowest mintage silver commemorative types. Certified in a prior generation holder.(Registry values: N1793)

1240

1925 50C Lexington MS66 PCGS. An outstanding Premium Gem with exceptional gold and iridescent toning, satin surfaces, and sharp design details. Lexington half dollars at this grade level are frequently seen in the market place but finer pieces are extremely rare. PCGS has only certified nine better examples.(Registry values: N1793)

1241

1921 50C Missouri MS65 PCGS. The golden-gray surfaces of this Missouri Gem display splashes of violet and exhibit well struck design features. Both sides yield pleasing luster and reveal just a few minor grade-consistent marks. This is a difficult issue to locate in Gem and better condition.(Registry values: N2998)

1242

1921 50C Missouri MS65 NGC. Lightly toned and highly lustrous with a virtually pristine reverse. An early and conditionally rare type. An interesting mint-made edge flaw at 6 o'clock.(Registry values: N2998)

1243

1921 50C Missouri 2x4 MS65 NGC. This Gem is strongly lustrous for the issue with distinctive gold and peach patina. Combined with an above-average strike, these features make for great eye appeal. Overall, a wonderful example of this more elusive Missouri variant. NGC has graded just 17 numerically finer pieces (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1244

1923-S 50C Monroe MS65 NGC. Largely silver-white surfaces show a touch of dappled gold and green, this largely at the lower obverse. A softly lustrous Gem with unusually clean surfaces for the type.(Registry values: N1793)

1245

1923-S 50C Monroe MS65 PCGS. Gold-orange and umber peripheral elements frame pale silver-gray centers. A trifle softly struck, as often seen, but with the strong surface preservation of a Gem.(Registry values: N1793)

1246

1923-S 50C Monroe MS66 NGC. Shimmering satiny luster radiates from the light gray surfaces. Some of the details are a touch soft, but most of the design elements are boldly struck. Several wispy luster grazes do not distract. The Monroe half dollar is seldom seen above Premium Gem. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just 11 such examples (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1247

1923-S 50C Monroe MS66 PCGS. Potent luster and original pearl-gray toning proclaim the eye appeal of this sharply struck representative. A handful of minute marks are visible, but none of these suggest a lesser grade for this remarkable Premium Gem. The Monroe half dollar has a substantial mintage for a silver commemorative, but much of the production was released into circulation, and the Monroe is among the most famous conditionally elusive commemoratives. Population: 49 in 66, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1248

1938 50C New Rochelle MS67 PCGS. CAC. This is a truly gorgeous Superb Gem representative of the attractively designed New Rochelle commemorative. Deep charcoal-gray coloration in the fields yields to lovely gold and sea-green peripheral iridescence on both sides. Sharply struck, highly lustrous, and pristine.(Registry values: N1793)

1249

1933-D 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. Light gray, lustrous surfaces have rose and yellow-gold accents at the margins. This is an essentially immaculate Superb Gem with only minor incompleteness of strike on the back of the wagon. The obverse is die tripled, most evident on HALF. Census: 30 in 67, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1250

1936-S 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. CAC. This lightly toned Superb Gem boasts fully struck details and pleasing satiny luster. The nearly impeccable surfaces reveal only a couple of tiny handling marks under magnification. PCGS has certified only four examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1251

1937-D 50C Oregon MS68 NGC. Deep multicolored toning adorns both sides of this D-mint Oregon commemorative half, and a well executed strike imparts sharp definition to the design elements. Impeccably preserved throughout. Census: 60 in 68, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1252

1939-D 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. Faint glimmers of pink-gold appear at the margins of this otherwise light silver-gray Superb Gem. Excellent quality and eye appeal, as demanded of the date and grade. PCGS has certified just 16 finer pieces (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1253

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS66 PCGS. Apple-green and silver-gray toning enriches the margins of this satiny Premium Gem. The strike is pleasing, and even thorough examination with a lens fails to locate consequential contact. Among the better silver commemorative types, particularly when found in such exemplary quality.(Registry values: N2998)

1254

1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS66 PCGS. Rich gunmetal-gray fills the fields and devices of this satiny Premium Gem. The borders offer glimpses of apple-green and autumn-gold. Remarkably devoid of abrasions, and the strike is impeccable. A conditionally scarce commemorative issue that is harder to locate nice than its mintage suggests.(Registry values: N2998)

1255

1936 50C Robinson MS67 NGC. Delightful sky-blue, purple, lime-green, orange-gold, and red toning envelops both sides of this nearly immaculate Superb Gem. Scintillating satiny luster accents the boldly struck design elements. Census: 26 in 67, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1256

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS. Gold-orange, tan, and silver-gray elements mingle on this Gem, from a famous conditionally elusive classic silver commemorative issue. Attractively preserved and desirable. PCGS has graded only eight coins finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1257

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS65 NGC. Freckles of olive-green adhere to the lustrous surfaces of this Sesqui Gem. Exquisitely struck throughout. A few stray marks do not distract.(Registry values: N2998)

1258

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS. A lustrous caramel-gold and olive-green Gem with a well preserved reverse and only a few minor obverse marks. As on all Sesquicentennial halves, the cheek of Washington displays the texture of the planchet. Encased in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)

1259

1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS. Wafts of lilac, hazel, and steel-blue enhance the surfaces of this lustrous Gem. Several minuscule abrasions on Washington's cheek keep this piece from an even higher grade. A touch of softness is noted on the Liberty Bell. NGC has graded a mere eight examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1260

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 NGC. CAC. Blended blue-green, gold-orange, violet, and peach patina dominate the eye appeal of this Gem. Well-defined devices stand out from subtly lustrous fields. A couple of light reverse marks are undisturbing. Housed in a prior generation holder.(Registry values: N1793)

1261

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS. This frosty and untoned Gem has above-average eye appeal. Spanish Trail half dollars typically show numerous abrasions, but this piece has only a couple of insignificant marks. The design elements are crisply struck.(Registry values: N1793)

1262

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS. Satiny and well struck with light almond-gold toning. The obverse is immaculate, and the upper reverse has only trivial ticks. The low mintage Spanish Trail type ranks among the stoppers for classic silver commemorative type collectors.(Registry values: N1793)

1263

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 PCGS. CAC. Dusky silver-blue patina overall with dots of deep violet and golden-tan close to the obverse margins. Well-defined and carefully preserved, as demanded of the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1264

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS67 PCGS. CAC. A nearly mark-free Superb Gem that displays faint caramel-gold and sky-blue toning. Well struck and satiny. The low mintage Spanish Trail type was designed by L.W. Hoffecker, who would later become ANA President. Encased in a green label holder. Population: 86 in 67, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1265

1935 50C Spanish Trail MS67 NGC. A touch of gold on the rims is the only hint of color on this essentially untoned Superb Gem. This issue is often seen with numerous abrasions, but the present piece is remarkably clean. Careful inspection with a loupe reveals faint die polish lines and a couple of nearly microscopic marks. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just eight examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1266

1935 SET Texas PDS Set MS67 PCGS. CAC. The set includes: 1935, stone-white and virtually immaculate, sharply struck and lustrous; 1935-D, light gold toning, lustrous, a good strike, minor contact on the winged victory; and a 1935-S, light gold toning, impressively preserved, booming luster, a bold strike.

1267

1938 50C Texas MS68 PCGS. CAC. The 1938 Texas half dollars were the last of the design, and the Philadelphia Mint produced a mere 3,780 of those coins. The Texas half dollars were first minted and distributed in 1934, two years before the 1836 Centennial, and they continued for two years after the event.
This piece is apparently a recent submission to PCGS, because they show no such coins in their population report. A total of 34 pieces grade MS67 and they are the best that appear on the PCGS census. This MS68 has fully brilliant and satiny silver surfaces with ivory luster and vivid iridescent toning comprised mainly of brilliant rainbow colors.(Registry values: N4719)

1268

1938-S 50C Texas MS67 PCGS. CAC. Whispers of soft golden-green, ice-blue, and violet patination adorn the obverse, while the reverse is essentially untoned. This is a sharply struck piece that reveals no marks of consequence. Population: 48 in 67, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1269

1925 50C Vancouver MS65 PCGS. CAC. Attractive sky-blue and yellow-gold accents enhance the periphery of the obverse, while the center is silver-gray and lightly frosted. The reverse exhibits more vibrant toning, with intermingled violet, blue, red, and tan colors. The pioneer on the reverse is a trifle soft, but the rest of the details are sharply struck. This carefully preserved Gem has great eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)

1270

1947-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 PCGS. CAC. Deep yellow-gold, orange, crimson, and electric-blue toning concentrates around the obverse borders, while apple-green, gold-brown, and forest-green gathers at the reverse periphery. Intense luster radiates from both sides, enhancing even more the coin's stunning eye appeal. A few scattered light marks do not deter. Population: 1 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1271

1948-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. This incredible Superb Gem approaches the finest that has ever been certified. NGC has only graded one better piece (8/09). Both sides are mostly brilliant with delicate iridescence. The 1948-S is much rarer than the common 1946.(Registry values: N1793)

1272

1953 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. Light canary-yellow and silver-gray toning overall with dots of deeper color near the rim. An attractively lustrous Premium Gem, tied for finest certified by PCGS (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

1273

1954-D 50C Washington-Carver MS66 NGC. Bright luster envelops this lovely Premium Gem and a well executed strike leaves strong detail on the devices. A few minute marks do not detract from the overall appeal in the least. Census: 16 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

1274

1954-D 50C Washington-Carver MS66 NGC. Dazzling luster emanates from the essentially untoned surfaces of this Premium Gem commemorative half. Well struck, and revealing just a few minor contacts. Census: 16 in 66, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

1275

1954-D 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. CARVER and nearby legends are lightly die doubled, probably the case for the entire issue of 12,000 pieces. A satiny Premium Gem with delicate chestnut toning and an above average strike. One small tick on the upper reverse field. Population: 20 in 66, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

1276

1954-D 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. CAC. Light gold and sky-blue dominates, although dabs of deep russet and sea-green are present on the obverse exergue. The final year of the Washington-Carver type, which completed the long run of pre-1982 commemorative issues. Population: 20 in 66, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

Commemorative Gold

1277

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS65 PCGS. CAC. Delightful butter-yellow patina covers both sides of this radiant Gem. The strike is nearly full, and there are only a few insignificant abrasions. An appealing example of this early gold commemorative.(Registry values: N2998)

1278

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS66 NGC. Dynamic luster and a powerful strike combine with clean surfaces and blatant eye appeal. The late President McKinley would appear again on commemorative gold dollars in 1916 and 1917.(Registry values: N2998)

1279

1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS65 Prooflike NGC. Captivating prooflike reflectivity enhances the yellow-gold surfaces of this well-preserved Gem. A loupe locates only a couple of minuscule handling marks. This sharply struck and conditionally rare piece would make an excellent addition to a classic commemorative set. Census: 1 in 65 Prooflike, 1 finer (8/09).

1280

1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS63 PCGS. This lustrous green-gold commemorative gives the initial appearance of a much higher grade. Close inspection locates only a concealed thin mark on Clark's coat. Housed in a first generation holder.(Registry values: N1793)

1281

1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS65 PCGS. Lemon-gold and lime-green compete for territory across this lustrous and exquisitely preserved Gem. The strike is full throughout the devices, although the dentils show slight sloping toward the field. 25,028 pieces were struck, but most went unsold and were later melted, leaving a net mintage of 10,025 pieces.(Registry values: N4719)

1282

1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS66 PCGS. Shining yellow-gold surfaces show elements of sun and wheat. The strike is strong, and the luster is prominent. A carefully preserved and attractive example of this challenging classic gold dollar commemorative issue. Light die cracking is noted at the left obverse margin. PCGS has graded 15 finer pieces (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1283

1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS61 NGC. This double-headed gold commemorative has substantial luster and a sharp strike. Thorough study beneath a loupe finds a faint slide mark on each portrait.(Registry values: N1793)

1284

1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS63 PCGS. This coruscating double headed gold dollar has lovely honey-gold and lime-green toning. Lewis' hair and Clark's ear show only moderate inexactness of strike. The Lewis side appears pristine, while the field near the Clark portrait has a few hair-thin abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)

1285

1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle MS65 PCGS. This boldly struck lemon-gold Gem has a coruscating and exceptionally smooth appearance. The major reverse motif, Morgan's defiant eagle, is familiar to pattern collectors, since it also appeared with slight differences on the 1879 Schoolgirl dollar.(Registry values: N2998)

1286

1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle MS66 NGC. David Bowers (2008) writes that each of the five Panama-Pacific International Exposition coins is in strong demand today. He says "quarter eagles are scarce." Gorgeous mint frost endows this Premium Gem, and a solid strike brings out sharp detail on the design elements. Nicely preserved surfaces show pleasing peach-gold color laced with mint-green.(Registry values: N4719)

1287

1917 G$1 McKinley MS66 PCGS. The McKinley Memorial commemorative gold dollar was struck in 1916 and 1917; the latter date is generally considered to be scarcer. A medley of peach-gold, mint-green, and lilac patina adorns the lustrous surfaces of this 1917 Premium Gem, and a well executed strike leaves strong definition on the design elements. Impeccably preserved.(Registry values: N2998)

1288

1922 G$1 Grant No Star MS64 NGC. A satiny yellow-gold Choice commemorative dollar. Marks are essentially absent. The highpoints of the portrait show slight merging of detail, and the tree trunk near the frame house window is incomplete, as always.(Registry values: N2998)

1289

1922 G$1 Grant No Star MS64 PCGS. This satiny sun-gold near-Gem is well struck save for the unavoidable incompleteness on the tree trunk near the frame house window. A quality representative of Laura Gardin Fraser's design.(Registry values: N2998)

1290

1922 G$1 Grant With Star MS65 NGC. A satiny green-gold Gem with sharp design elements and exceptional eye appeal. A small coppery-orange alloy spot is barely visible at the center of the cabin's roof on the reverse, but no other spots are evident on either side. Considerable die polish is visible in the fields, as usual.(Registry values: N2998)

1291

1922 G$1 Grant With Star MS67 PCGS. Strong butter-yellow luster shows significant orange undercurrents. The fine details of Grant's hair and coat are readily visible. While the two Grant With Star gold dollar varieties are available for a price even at the Superb Gem level, coins of this quality are hard to come by, as are numerically superior pieces; PCGS has graded just one (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1292

1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS. Rich butter-yellow and sun-gold color combine to give this charming near-Gem great eye appeal. Well-struck with just a few too many marks for the next grade level.(Registry values: N991)

1293

1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS66 PCGS. An extraordinary Premium Gem, this piece is fully brilliant and highly lustrous with lovely yellow-gold surfaces and faint rose toning. Only a few microscopic surface marks prevent a non-existent Superb Gem grade for this popular commemorative issue.(Registry values: N4719)

1294

1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS66 PCGS. Vivid orange-gold patina laced with traces of mint-green adorn the highly lustrous surfaces of this Premium Gem specimen. A uniformly sharp strike characterizes both sides. A couple of minor marks in the right reverse field may preclude an even higher grade. Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth (2006) indicate that nearly 155,000 of the 200,000 1926 commemorative Sesquicentennial quarter eagles minted were melted.(Registry values: N4719)

Modern Issues

1295

1991-D 50C Mount Rushmore Half Dollar MS70 PCGS. Light golden toning enriches this satiny, pristine, and fully struck representative. The first commemorative type to feature a bison or Theodore Roosevelt. Population: 14 in 70 (7/09).(Registry values: N491)

1296

1993-S $1 Jefferson Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A pristine representative whose frosted motifs and darkly mirrored fields provide unimprovable deep cameo contrast. Although issued in 1994, this commemorative type was backdated 1993 to coincide with the 250th anniversary of Jefferson's birth. Population: 8 in 70 Deep Cameo (7/09).(Registry values: N491)

1297

1997-W G$5 Jackie Robinson Gold Five Dollar MS69 NGC. The business strike Jackie Robinson fives had a tiny mintage of just 5,174 pieces, which makes them significantly scarcer than their proof counterparts. This satiny example appears virtually perfect, with lovely yellow-gold surfaces and fully struck details. An outstanding example of one of the most challenging modern commemoratives.(Registry values: N2998)

1298

1997-W G$5 Jackie Robinson Gold Five Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Lemon-gold toning endows this immaculate specimen. The obverse depicts a three-quarters facing bust of a middle-aged Jackie Robinson. Population: 82 in 70 Deep Cameo (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1299

2000-W $10 Library of Congress Bimetallic Ten Dollars MS70 NGC. Ex: US Vault Collection. The Library of Congress ten dollar is the only bimetallic U.S. coin. The center is platinum and the outer ring is gold. This vividly frosted specimen is utterly flawless.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P2)

1300

2000-W $10 Library of Congress Bimetallic Ten Dollars MS70 PCGS. The eagle's shield is square and the wings are free of feathers, both departures from traditional American heraldic coinage design that give the piece a distinctly modernist appearance. The sole bimetallic commemorative issue, and the first commemorative issue to include platinum as part of its composition. A sharply struck, pristine, and flawless example.(Registry values: P2)

1301

2003-W G$10 First Flight Gold Eagle PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A flawless example whose butter-gold fields turn dark once rotated away from the light. The only ten dollar gold commemorative type issued after the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Population: 61 in 70 Deep Cameo (7/09).

Modern Bullion Coins

1302

1991 $1 Silver Eagle MS70 NGC. Shimmering satiny luster radiates from the untoned surfaces of this flawless specimen. This piece would make an outstanding addition to a Silver Eagle collection.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1303

1993 $1 Silver Eagle MS70 NGC. Flashy luster complements the fully struck details. As one would expect from the MS70 grade, this specimen has perfect surfaces and spectacular eye appeal.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1304

1993-P $1 Silver Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. The 1993-P is one of the more challenging proof Silver Eagles. The Mint had substantially reduced proof production since the start of the series in 1986. The present piece boasts immaculate surfaces and a full strike. Deeply mirrored fields create a stunning cameo effect with the icy-frosted devices. An utterly spectacular specimen.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1305

1994-P $1 Silver Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. Icy-frosted devices and deeply mirrored fields show outstanding black-and-white cameo contrast. Careful inspection does not reveal any flaws with this exquisite specimen.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1306

1995-W $1 Silver Eagle PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. The undisputed key date among the proof silver American Eagles, the 1995-W issue was the first in the series to bear the West Point mintmark and would be the only one to do so until 2000, when the New York facility coined another proof issue. This is a wonderful representative of the low-mintage date, just a tiny fleck away from being perfect to the unaided eye.(Registry values: N2998)

1307

1995-W $1 Silver Eagle PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. With just 30,125 pieces struck, the 1995-W one-ounce silver American Eagle has a mintage more suited to the mid-19th century than the late 20th. This example is boldly contrasted and practically flawless with fathomless reflectivity in the fields. PCGS has granted just one coin a finer grade (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1308

1995-W $1 Silver Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. This highly desirable piece was originally available only as part of a set celebrating the 10th anniversary of the U.S. bullion coins. With a distribution of just 30,125 pieces, the 1995-W is far and away the most challenging issue in the Silver Eagle series. Delightful gunmetal-gray toning at the bottom of Liberty's dress accents the richly frosted devices. A flawless specimen with tremendous cameo contrast.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

1309

1996 $1 Silver Eagle MS70 NGC. This resplendent specimen was struck one year after the mint celebrated the 10th anniversary of its bullion series. A fully brilliant and immaculate piece.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

1310

2001 G$50 One-Ounce Gold Eagle Gem Uncirculated PCGS. This coin was recovered from the World Trade Center in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. The slab has a special American flag insert says it is number 1 of 190. PCGS has graded it Gem Uncirculated, but the surfaces appear nearly flawless.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

1311

2001 P$100 One-Ounce Platinum Eagle Gem Uncirculated PCGS. A number of bullion coins were stored in a vault in the World Trade Center and were eventually recovered after the terrorist attacks. This is number 1 of 190 one-ounce Platinum Eagles certified by PCGS with a special insert. The original marketers of these coins donated a percentage to several 9/11 charity funds. Although PCGS has graded the present coin Gem Uncirculated, it appears to be nearly perfect with eye-catching matte-like surfaces. A popular and historic representative.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

1312

2003-W P$100 One-Ounce Platinum Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. An utterly flawless example of this one-ounce platinum proof American Eagle. It features the year's reverse design of an eagle with an American flag in the background, a change from the Vistas of Liberty series concluded the year before.

1313

2006-W $50 One-Ounce Gold Eagle MS70 PCGS. A technically flawless example of this one-ounce gold American Eagle issue. From the strike to the pale butter-yellow luster, it is impossible to find fault with this coin.

1314

2006-W $50 One-Ounce Gold Reverse Proof PR70 PCGS. The 20th Anniversary Reverse Proof, designated a First Strike by PCGS. A stunning specimen of unimpeachable quality with gleaming devices and finely granular fields.

1315

2006-W $50 Buffalo One-Ounce Gold PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC designates this coin a First Strike. Excellent contrast between the textured reflectivity of the fields and the rich butter-yellow frost on the central devices. Remarkable and eye-appealing.

1316

2008-W $25 Buffalo PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Deeply mirrored fields have a pleasing orange-peel texture and show outstanding cameo contrast against the frosted devices. Careful inspection with a loupe reveals no marks whatsoever. A flawless example of this desirable issue.

1317

2009 $20 Ultra High Relief MS69 PCGS. A popular modern version of the famous 1907 Ultra High Relief Saint-Gaudens double eagle pattern. These pieces are thicker than the regular one-ounce bullion coins and consequently have a smaller diameter. A highly lustrous and essentially perfect specimen.

Coins of Hawaii

1318

1883 25C Hawaii Quarter MS66 PCGS. Tinges of ice-blue and pinkish-gold grace both sides of this splendid 1883 Hawaii quarter, which shows surfaces that are virtually devoid of any marks. This Premium Gem represents nearly the finest quality obtainable, as PCGS has certified only a dozen pieces finer of this popular issue (7/09).

1319

1883 25C Hawaii Quarter MS66 PCGS. CAC. Effusive luster radiates from both sides of this lovely Premium Gem, which boasts attractive aqua-blue, reddish-brown, light gray, and lavender hues. A well executed strike imparts strong definition to the design features, and the surfaces are nearly immaculate. PCGS has graded only a dozen examples finer (8/09).

1320

1883 50C Hawaii Half Dollar MS63 PCGS. Whispers of golden-tan patina visit the obverse of this Select half dollar, joined by blushes of sky-blue, lavender, and olive-gray on the reverse. Lustrous and sharply struck with clean surfaces aside from a small curved granular streak near OF.

Errors

1321

1863 1C Indian Cent--Struck 35% Off Center--MS64 NGC. Struck off center around 2 o'clock. The date and most of the Indian's profile are visible and show sharp definition. Pleasing light red and tan patina enhances the lustrous surfaces. Careful examination with a loupe reveals only a couple of insignificant abrasions. An appealing early Indian Head cent error.

1322

1899 Indian Cent--Struck Twice, Second Strike 10% Off-Center--AU58 PCGS. The double dates make this twice-struck Indian cent highly desirable. The first impression was slightly off-center, while the second one shows the entire design. Both dates are visible, though the one from the first impression is not present in its entirety. Lightly rubbed on the chocolate-brown surfaces, but otherwise completely pleasing.

1323

1920 Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Type One Cuba One Centavo Planchet--MS64 NGC. 2.5 gm. The copper-nickel Cuban one centavo planchet yields a substantially different color from the bronze that was the rightful coinage alloy in 1920. Overlapping peach and light nickel-gray toning elements add interest to each side. The slightly undersized planchet cut off much of the motto IN GOD WE TRUST.

1324

1943 Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet--AU50 PCGS. If this 1943 cent were struck on a bronze cent planchet, it would sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Instead, this wrong planchet, off metal mint error was struck on a 90% silver dime flan, yet remains an affordable conversation piece. Toned deep cream-gray with no relevant marks and slight wear on the portrait highpoints.

1325

1945 Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Netherlands 25 Cent Planchet--AU58 PCGS. This cent was struck on a 64% silver 25 cent planchet for either the Netherlands or a Dutch colony. Both sides are pleasingly lustrous with glimpses of peach color on otherwise silver-white surfaces. A great off-metal error that shows only a hint of rub across the highest design elements.

1326

Undated Lincoln Memorial Cent--Struck on a 0.5 Grain Fragment--MS60 Brown PCGS. The holder says ".5GM," indicating half a gram, but considering how little metal is present (far from one-fifth or one-sixth of an entire coin, as dictated by half a gram versus the weight of a Lincoln cent), half a grain seems more likely. The front of this error offers few clues to what it is, but the back has parts of the letters in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, enough to identify it as the top of the reverse of a Lincoln Memorial cent. With this information, the obverse can be seen in a new light, as the seemingly random lines there become the folds in Lincoln's jacket.

1327

1968-? Lincoln Cent--Detached Fragment--MS61 Brown PCGS. 3 grains. A tiny sliver of a 1968-dated Lincoln cent, shaped like a parallelogram. The front shows Lincoln's face and the four blurry but readable digits of the date; the area where the mintmark would be, however, is cut off. The back is rounded and generally smooth, resembling a miniature Tootsie Roll.

1328

Rare Mated Trio of Off-Metal Lincoln Cent Errors MS66 PCGS. A "mated trio" of Lincoln cent errors, all struck on dime planchets and graded MS66 by PCGS. Includes a 1968-S Cent Struck on a Dime Planchet and two Undated Lincoln Cents Struck on Dime Planchets with Brockage Obverses. Mated trios are very rare. On wrong planchets, this group is at least extremely rare, if not unique.

1329

Undated Reverse Copper Layer of a Lincoln Cent--Struck Through--MS64 Red PCGS. 4.6 grains. The PCGS label says "struck through," but a more plausible explanation of this nigh-inexplicable coin is that a cent was struck, but the copper layer over the reverse peeled away, and the rest of the coin remained between the dies. The zinc impression of the reverse was then pressed into the copper layer multiple times. However this error came about, it is a fascinating item with a substantial partial fin.

1330

2000 Lincoln Cent--Double Denomination, Struck on a 2000-P Dime--MS67 NGC. Double denomination errors are seldom offered for sale and when they are collectors jump at the opportunity. An arc of hazel and deep red patina graces the margins of this "11 cents" error, while the centers are fully brilliant. The first three digits of the dime's date, as well as the mintmark and a significant amount of other undertype, are clearly visible above Lincoln's head. The only marks appear to be mint-made.

1331

2000 Lincoln Cent--Double Denomination, Struck on a 2000-P Dime--MS68 NGC. A highly desirable and elusive double denomination. Only the first digit on the date undertype is readable, but the 2000 date on the cent suggests a match on the dime. Gold and peach tones grace both sides of this shining and sharply defined dual-denomination error. This outstanding error would certainly make an excellent conversation piece.

1332

2000 Lincoln Cent--Double Denomination, Struck on a 2000-P Dime--MS68 PCGS. The mintmark and date of the dime are faintly visible near TRUST. This satiny and pristine Superb Gem had just a hint of gold toning on the reverse. An eye-catching silhouette of Roosevelt is visible on the obverse and faces southeast relative to Lincoln. An impressive and highly desirable "11 cents" error.

1333

2001 Lincoln Cent--Double Denomination, Struck on a 2001-P Dime--MS67 NGC. Heritage has offered only about a half-dozen of the popular double denomination errors in the past year. They are rarely seen in today's marketplace. The obverse of this Superb Gem "11 cents" error has a touch of tan patina, while the reverse exhibits soft blue and gold toning. While NGC ascribes a date to the dime undertype, the numerals are difficult to identify, even under magnification. An impeccably preserved example of this interesting error.

1334

2001 Lincoln Cent--Double Denomination, Struck on a 2001-P Dime--MS68 NGC. With the usually strict quality control at the U.S. mints, it is quite rare to find modern double denominations. Collectors treasure these rare and interesting errors. An impressive amount of the dime's undertype is still visible, including the date. A touch of tan accents the mostly silver-gray surfaces. Both sides appear pristine, and the cent's details are boldly struck. The bust of Roosevelt is upside-down relative to Lincoln. A highly lustrous and appealing specimen.

1335

1921-? Buffalo Nickel--Struck 45% Off-Center--MS63 NGC. This noteworthy error was struck almost half off-center, oriented between 12 and 1 o'clock with respect to the obverse. Attractive peach toning graces much of each side, and the struck portions of this error have pleasing detail. The unstruck portion of the reverse shows a number of long, thin abrasions, some dating prior to the coin's striking and some after.

1336

1943-P Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Type One Steel Cent Planchet--MS64 NGC. An amazingly lustrous steel-white example of this one-year-only error type, wherein a 1943-P war nickel was struck on a blank (without upset rim) meant for steel cent production. The date and mintmark are visible in their entirety, though certain elements at the left periphery on each side are partly cut off.

1337

1977-D Jefferson Nickel--Obverse Die Cap With Mirror Reverse Brockage--MS66 NGC. The obverse of this piece is special enough, with towering flanges forming a remarkable die cap with a sharp portrait of Jefferson at the bottom. Flip it over, and a new dimension emerges: on the other side is a bold mirror brockage, with Jefferson facing right instead of left.

1338

1979 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a 1978 Lincoln Cent--MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. A struck 1978 cent was apparently lodged in a Philadelphia Mint bin or cart. Perhaps a few months later, it became dislodged and intermingled with nickel planchets. The cent date is conspicuous near Jefferson's nose. The nickel date is bold. Toned orange, ruby-red, and forest-green.

1339

2000-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Denomination on Struck Cent--MS65 Red PCGS. Nickels on struck cents are much scarcer than cents on struck dimes. The nickel date and mintmark are prominent, and the cent date and mintmark are faintly visible within Jefferson's hair. A lustrous orange-red Gem with unabraded surfaces.

1340

Undated Washington Quarter--Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet, Uniface Obverse--MS63 PCGS. Two planchets must have entered the coining chamber at the same time, which caused the obverse of this error to be unstruck. This piece was struck on a silver dime planchet. The reverse is boldly defined and has a D mintmark. Red-gold and purple visit the perimeter, while the centers are silver-gray. An eye-catching error.

1341

1999-D 25C Delaware Quarter--Struck on a Five Cent Planchet--MS64 PCGS. This interesting error still shows all of the quarter's design, although some of the legends blend into the rims. The strike is razor-sharp, and there are only a couple of minuscule handling marks.

1342

2007-D Montana Quarter--Struck on a 2007-D Nickel--MS67 NGC. The first hint that something is amiss with this Superb Gem is the slightly ovoid shape, and soon one discerns the double rim indicating that this piece, the size of a nickel planchet, was struck twice. On the reverse, what looks like a flaw on the skull is actually the base of Monticello, and with concentrated effort, the undertype date and mintmark appear in the field between Washington's profile and the word UNITED.

1343

2007-S 25C Utah Quarter, Clad Planchet--Elliptical Clip--PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. 74 grains, as noted on the holder. Part of the upper left rim of the reverse and the corresponding area on the obverse are unstruck due to the clipped planchet. The deeply mirrored fields and frosted devices combine to create an eye-catching cameo effect. A pleasing reddish hue adds to the aesthetic appeal.

1344

1964 Kennedy Half--Struck Twice, Two Broadstrikes--MS62 NGC. This first-year Kennedy half received two impressions, both of them out-of-collar. The first one was roughly centered, while the second one, oriented nearly toward 5 o'clock with respect to the center, was roughly halfway off-center. No date is visible, but a split in the planchet reveals the coin's interior, which is 90% silver. On the reverse, a series of ghostly mirror-letters and figures of Kennedy's head offer clues as to how this error came to be.

1345

1982 Panamanian Half Balboa--Struck on a 1972 Kennedy Half Dollar--MS63 ANACS. The years of the United States Mint striking coins for foreign countries were drawing to a close in the 1980s, but in 1982, it was minting pieces for Panama, among other nations. How a 1972 half dollar became the planchet for a 1982 half balboa coin is open to speculation; perhaps it was the most handy subject for a test strike of the half balboa dies.

1346

1972-D Kennedy Half Dollar--Struck Twice With Rotation In-Collar--MS63 NGC. After the first strike, the coin rotated about 60 degrees counterclockwise inside the collar and was struck again. A flattened, ghostly profile of Kennedy echoes the relief portrait, and the formal eagle on the reverse has transformed into something like a cross between a crab and an octopus. Fully brilliant and lustrous with excellent eye appeal.

1347

1974-D Eisenhower Dollar--Reverse Indented by a Cent--MS62 PCGS. A great example of this extremely rare error. A cent planchet (not included) was trapped between the dollar planchet and the reverse die. When the piece was struck, the cent planchet obscured much of the eagle, creating a large, nearly round indentation. The obverse shows a long, thin scrape from the Y in LIBERTY to the truncation of the bust that accounts for the grade.

1348

2000-P Sacagawea Dollar--Struck Four Times, Third and Fourth Strikes 50% Off-Center--MS64 PCGS. This error received its first (centered) blow but did not eject, instead turning in the collar. It then received a second (centered) blow. After that, the coin ejected partially, receiving two more strikes that are approximately 50% off-center and oriented just south of 9 o'clock with respect to the obverse. Both sides show a blend of orange, brass, rose, and yellow luster.

1349

(2007) John Adams Presidential Dollar--Struck Twice on an Aluminum Feeder Finger Fragment--MS64 PCGS. Weight 9 grains. Without edge markings, it is impossible to state where this Presidential dollar error was produced, but the partial inscription 2ND PRES(IDENT) definitively fixes the president as John Adams and the year as 2007. The doubling on the word STATES on the reverse shows that this aluminum feeder finger fragment was struck twice.

1350

2007-P $1 John Adams Dollar--Triple Struck, Broadstruck, and Missing Edge Lettering--MS65 PCGS. An interesting piece with several prominent errors. The design elements are prominently triple struck, particularly the peripheral details, which seem to bleed towards the rims. There appears to be no post-strike contact.

1351

2007-S $1 Jefferson Dollar--Elliptical Clip--PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. 7.5 grams, as noted on the holder. A tiny clip at the top right of the obverse partially obscures the rim. The deeply mirrored fields show delightful cameo contrast against the frosted devices. A virtually perfect yellow-gold specimen.

1352

2007-S $1 Jefferson Dollar--Rotated Double Struck--PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. The reverse shows minor doubling, which is caused by the hammer die rotating very slightly in the coining chamber. The mirrored fields and frosted devices show eye-catching cameo contrast. A virtually perfect specimen.

1353

(2000-2007) Euro Cent--Struck With Two Reverse Dies--MS63 Red NGC. The Euro coinage, introduced in 2000, has a standard reverse for each denomination. The obverse is determined by the country of issue, e.g. Italy, France, etc. This Euro cent was inadvertently struck with two reverse dies, thus its country of origin is unknown. Listed and photographed on page 195 of Mike Byers' reference World's Greatest Mint Errors.

U.S. Presidents & Statesmen

1354

1844 Henry Clay Medal Uncertified. Sullivan 1844-2. 50 mm. White metal. This thick campaign medallion has a deeply incused depiction of factories belching out smoke and a ship at sea--commerce in the purest sense for the first half of the 19th century. Clay was "The People's Choice" as a nominee, having sought high office on three occasions. Minor, typical rim digs and scratches detract little. This is one of the best Clay tokens to be found.

1355

Select Uncirculated 1864 "Honest Old Abe" Medal Uncertified, Holed for Suspension. Zabriske-50, King-75, Sullivan-AL-1864-4. White metal. 34 mm. Obverse with bust of Lincoln facing right, 13 stars around with HONEST OLD ABE beneath bust. Reverse: Ornate wreath encircles UNION CANDIDATES / 1864 / FOR PRESIDENT, / ABM. LINCOLN / OF ILLINOIS / FOR / VICE PRESIDENT, / ANd JOHNSON / OF TENN. Uncirculated with prooflike fields. A bright relic from Lincoln's second run for the presidency with minimal field marks.

U.S. Mint Medals

1356

(1882) Lincoln-Garfield Gold Medal PR61 Ultra Cameo NGC. Julian-PR-40. Gold. 25.43 mm. 12.48 grams. The first two assassinated presidents set against deeply mirrored fields. Hairlined in the fields with significant mint frost over the devices. A popular and scarce medal, struck at the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia.

So-Called Dollars

1357

1900 Lesher Dollar, A.B. Bumstead, HK-789. Second reverse without scrolls at sides of seal. No. 924. A cream-gray example that has the sharpness of VF-XF with moderate wear on the devices and traces of aqua-tinged luster in design recesses.

1358

Pedley-Ryan Dollar, HK-825, XF40 ANACS. The Type IV design. 500 pieces were struck beginning Jan. 7, 1933, per the classic Hibler/Kappen reference. All legends are bold, and the green-gold and lilac toning is attractive. A few minor edge dings, and a faded diagonal mark above PEDLEY.

1359

1826 Erie Canal Completion, HK-1000, R.6. MS64 Uncertified. Silver, 44.4 mm, 29.9 gm. The Erie Canal medal was issued under the authority of the Common Council of the City of New York, which also requested publication of the Memoir included in this lot. The canal was opened on October 26, 1825, with the Seneca Chief making the first canal trip from Buffalo to New York. New York Senator DeWitt Clinton was the driving force behind legislation for the canal, and for that reason it was first known as "Clinton's Folly." However, tolls earned over the first 10 years of operation paid the entire cost.
Only a few edge nicks distract from the pristine surfaces of this iridescent toned piece. Although this medal is graded as a Mint State example, the surfaces are entirely prooflike; most would call it a true proof. The present example is only the fourth silver specimen that we have handled, and only the second one with the original box. It is currently thought that about two dozen of the silver Erie Canal medals still exist, and probably less than 10 of those have the original box.
The original box is extremely important, and almost never encountered. It is made of wood that was carried from Buffalo to New York on the Seneca Chief. Each side of the two-piece circular box has an interior paper label. The paper in the top is imprinted with an eagle on a globe, and "Presented by the City of New York." The paper in the bottom carries the notice that "This box was made of a piece of wood brought from Erie in the first Canal Boat The Seneca Chief." A few cracks in the otherwise exceptional box have been carefully repaired. Duncan Phyfe and Daniel Karr produced the original boxes.
Ex: Presidential Coin and Antique Co., Inc. (6/1994), lot 175.
Colden, Cadwallader D. Memoir, Prepared at the Request of a Committee of the Common Council of the City of New York, and Presented to the Mayor of the City, at the Celebration of the Completion of the New York Canals. Printed by Order of the Corporation of New York. New York: W.A. Davis, 1825 (actual publication in 1826). First Edition. Quarto. v, [3], 408, [2] pp. Gilt, leather spine with marbled paper boards and marbled end papers, the front cover loose, otherwise Very Good with minor foxing and water damage. An original presentation label affixed to the front cover identifies the recipient of this book (and a medal and box) as Major James Davidson, an officer in the Army of the Revolution. The words "New York Line" were blacked out at the time of presentation, indicating that Major James Davidson was from another state.
Complete with all plates, many lithographed by Anthony Imbert, maps, and other inserts, including two colored maps, and eight facsimile letters acknowledging receipt of gold medals. This is one of the earliest examples of lithography in America, and it is extremely important as such.
Tipped in the front is a blank ticket to participate in the canal completion celebration, and an invitation for Major Davidson to dine with members of the Corporation of the City of New York at City Hall on July 4, 1826.
The medal, box, and book were originally presented together to various important individuals. Page 340 of the Memoirs identifies those who were to receive the Class II (silver) medals: The Vice-President of the United States, the heads of the departments of the United States, the governor and lieutenant-governor of New York, the governors of each state, foreign ministers of the United States, former governors and lieutenant-governors of New York, officers of the Revolutionary Army belonging to the New York line, members of the Common Council of New York, and "other distinguished persons by a special vote of the board."
Revolutionary War records list two officers named James Davidson. James Davidson of New York was a regimental quartermaster, and likely not the recipient of this book since it was apparently presented to an officer of another state, as noted above. James Davidson of Pennsylvania was a surgeon with the Fifth Pennsylvania, serving from 1777 to 1783. He died on June 26, 1825, a short time before the books were ready for presentation. If he is the same individual to whom this book was presented, it is reasonable to propose such a connection. Little else is currently known of either individual.
Ex: Old Editions Bookshop, Buffalo, New York (2/26/1991).

Cataloger's note: Our consignor acquired the book, medal, and box at different times and from different sources. It is unlikely that they were all originally presented together.

Civil War Tokens

1360

1861 Anti-Confederate "Death to Traitors" Token Uncertified. White Metal. 24 mm. C-1861-14. Depicts a hanging man on a scaffold and "Jefferson Davis 1861" on the obverse and "Death to Traitors" on the reverse. Slight wear and light toning on the obverse.

World Medals

1361

Undated George III Indian Peace Medal. XF Uncertified. Silver. Adams 7.3. 77.1 mm. 1,529.1 grains. Holed at the top with an attached suspension loop. George III faces right in full armor; Royal Arms reverse. See Ford XVI, lots 67 to 69 for three similar quality examples. The surfaces have rich silver-gray patina with pale blue and lilac toning. A few inconsequential handling marks are evident on each side. This is the standard medal in use during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and the large 77 mm. medals are the ones that were actively presented to Native Americans. This is an attractive and desirable medal.

1362

1814 George III Indian Peace Medal. AU Uncertified. Silver. Adams 12.1. 75.5 mm. 1,880.9 grains. Holed at the top with an attached suspension loop. The obverse features a bust of George III facing right and the reverse depicts the Royal Arms. See Ford XVI, lots 83 to 86 for four similar examples. Reflective deep silver-gray surfaces exhibit rose and blue toning. A few minor handling marks are evident on each side. Issued for presentation during the War of 1812, these medals were produced too late to serve their intended purpose. The combination of Thomas Wyon's beautiful design with excellent production methods created an extraordinary medal offering exceptional aesthetic desirability.

1363

1820 Death of George III Medal Uncertified. Copper. 48.1 mm. 58.1 gm. Brown-991, Eimer-1121. Rich brown patina overall and problem-free surfaces with noticeably deep-mirrored proof fields. An impressive and hefty medal. Long-lived King George III ruled England during the Revolutionary War.

Ingots

1364

San Francisco Mint 6.59 Ounce Silver Ingot. This small silver ingot has the oval imprint of the San Francisco Mint at the top, with part of the upper portion of the imprint and a small amount of the left side off the ingot. It is followed by the individual ingot number 1721 in large numerals, then 999.5, and the final line is FINE. The numeral 6 is on the short, lower side. The weight is on the back side, as usual, and expressed as: 6.59 / OZS. A thin rim from casting encircles three sides of the lower part of the ingot. Light in color with most of the original silver still showing through the gray-rose patina. The measurements are 32 x 51 x 11 mm.

1365

San Francisco Mint 23.18 Ounce Silver Ingot. This curious ingot has the oval San Francisco Mint imprint double-punched at the top of the front of the ingot. The oval punch indicates this was produced sometime between the 1940s and at least 1964. Beneath the oval punch is the individual ingot number 457 in a large font. In a much smaller font below the ingot number is 999.75 FINE. On the short bottom side is the number 178. Another curious mispunching occurs on the back side. 23.18 is on one line. Beneath is OZS. However, the OZS stamp was first impressed upside-down so it reads OZSO. Deep blue-gray patination covers all the surfaces. The ingot measures 52 x 77 x 17 mm.

GSA Dollars

1366

1879-CC $1 GSA Dollar. Unc Details, Obverse Cleaned. Normal Mintmark. This coin is still in the original and unperturbed GSA holder, which means that the minor cleaning must have occurred at the Treasury. Most likely one of the workers at the time of the GSA release wiped the obverse and then put the coin in a holder. Nonetheless, the details are sharply defined and there is outstanding semiprooflike reflectivity throughout the majority of the obverse and all of the reverse. A touch of golden toning near the rims accents the mostly silver-gray surfaces. Scattered marks on the obverse are typical for the issue. A nice example of one of the scarcer Carson City Morgan dollars.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P7, N1793)

1367

1881-CC $1 MS66 NGC. A frosty and delightful silver-white example that shows just a hint of haze over the strongly lustrous surfaces. Both sides offer crisp detail and wonderful definition. Band-certified in the original plastic holder. NGC has graded 15 finer pieces (8/09).(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1368

1881-CC $1 MS66 ★ NGC. A frosty and beautiful Premium Gem example of this famous Carson City dollar. The reverse is minimally toned, while the obverse shows bands of salmon, blue-green, and mustard-gold at the upper right. Band-certified in the black GSA holder of issue with box and certificate of authenticity.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1369

1885-CC $1 MS65 NGC. Eye-catching semiprooflike reflectivity drapes the carefully preserved surfaces of this untoned Gem. The reverse is remarkably clean, while the obverse has only a couple of tiny abrasions.(Registry values: P4, N991)

1370

1885-CC $1 MS65 NGC. A popular low-mintage Carson City issue. This resplendent Gem has just a trace of light tan toning on the almost brilliant surfaces. A few insignificant luster grazes do not affect the impressive cartwheel luster. Includes the GSA box and certificate.(Registry values: P4, N991)

1371

1885-CC $1 GSA Hoard MS66 NGC. Great cartwheel field luster mixes with frosty devices on this remarkable Premium Gem, which hails from a famously low-mintage issue of 228,000 pieces. Both sides are minimally toned and delightfully preserved, with a luster break at Liberty's lower neck the sole individually mentionable flaw. Band-certified in the black GSA holder with government box and certificate.(Registry values: P4, N1793)

1372

1890-CC $1 MS62 NGC. A tiny grease spot (as made) adds color to this otherwise brilliant specimen. Dazzling cartwheel luster complements the boldly struck design elements. Scattered abrasions define the grade. The government-issued black box and certificate are included.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5, N491)

1373

1891-CC $1 MS61 NGC. Captivating cartwheel luster radiates from the untoned surfaces. A number of light marks on the obverse limit the grade, but the reverse is quite clean. The strike is crisp. The government-issued black box and certificate are included.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P6, N491)

Proof Sets

1374

(2) Uncertified 1950 Proof Sets. The coins are housed in the cellophane wrappers and cardboard boxes of U.S. Mint issue. Most coins are untoned or only lightly toned. The typical piece grades PR64.

1375

(2) Uncertified 1951 Proof Sets. The coins are minimally toned and are still housed within the cellophane wrappers and cardboard boxes of issue. The coins average PR64.

Mint Sets

1376

Uncertified 1947 Double Mint Set. The mailing envelope is included and is postmarked April 7, 1948, Boonville, Mo. The nickels and silver coins are lightly to fully toned. The coins average MS63 with a few nicer pieces. No 1947-S half dollars were minted.

1377

Uncertified 1947 Double Mint Set. The mailing envelope accompanies the set and is postmarked Apr. 8, 1948, South Orange, N.J. The coins average MS63 in grade and exhibit various degrees of original toning. No 1947-S half dollars were issued.

1378

(2) Uncertified 1948 Double Mint Sets. The outer mailing envelopes are included. One is postmarked Mar. 22, 1949, to Philadelphia, PA. The other outer envelope is postmarked Jan. 27, 1949 to Brooklyn, N.Y. Most coins are lightly to moderately toned in attractive golden-brown to russet shades. The coins grade between MS61 and MS64. No 1948-S halves were issued. One set is missing both 1948-S quarters.

1379

(3) Uncertified 1948 Double Mint Sets. A nice trio of sets that feature varying degrees of original toning. The coins grade MS61 to MS66 and average MS64. No 1948-S half dollars were struck.

1380

(2) Uncertified 1949 Double Mint Sets. Both outer mailing envelopes are included. One was postmarked Jan. 12, 1950 at Hagerstown MD. The other set was mailed Jan. 24, 1950 to New York, N.Y. The coins range from lightly to deeply toned. The average coin grades MS62. No 1949-S quarters were minted.

1381

(2) Uncertified 1949 Double Mint Sets. The coins grade between MS61 and MS64, and most pieces are moderately toned. No 1949-S quarters were struck.

1382

(2) Uncertified 1951 Double Mint Sets. Both double mint sets are complete, and the majority of coins grade between MS61 and MS64. Most pieces are lightly to moderately toned, often quite attractively.

1383

(2) Uncertified 1951 Double Mint Sets. Most coins exhibit rich and attractive original toning, and grade between MS62 and MS66. The typical coin grades MS63 to MS64.

1384

(2) Uncertified 1952 Double Mint Sets. The coins average MS63 with a few nicer pieces. Most are lightly toned with a couple of coins displaying deep peripheral golden-brown patina.

1385

(2) Uncertified 1952 Double Mint Sets. Both sets exhibit moderate original toning. The coins average MS63 in grade with several nicer pieces.

1386

(4) Uncertified 1953 Double Mint Sets. One of the mint sets retains its mailing envelope, delivered to Birmingham, Alabama. Most coins are toned, in some cases dramatically. One of the 1953-S halves is missing. For one of the sets, the 1953 and 1953-D coins are lacquered. The unlacquered coins average MS63.

Session 3

Patterns

1387

1836 PG$1 Gold Dollar, Judd-67, Pollock-70, R.5, PR64 NGC. The obverse features a Liberty cap surrounded by rays of glory, similar in design to certain contemporary Mexican issues. The reverse features the denomination 1 D. within a coiled palm frond, with the date below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above. Christian Gobrecht is credited with both designs. Struck in gold with a plain edge. Along with his magnificent silver Flying Eagle dollar patterns, the cap-and-rays gold dollar pattern represents some of Gobrecht's most-heralded work. Offered here is a beautiful Choice proof with gleaming mirrors in pale lemon-gold. Only a few tiny planchet flaws and contact marks on the reverse preclude an even finer designation. Census: 8 in 64, 5 finer (8/09).

1388

1855 P1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-168 Original, Pollock-193, R.4, PR64 Brown NGC. The obverse shows a hook-neck eagle surrounded by thirteen stars with the date below. The reverse is similar in design to the large cent, but the wreath is smaller. The diameter is intermediate between the large and small cents. Struck in bronze with a plain edge. Dusky brown surfaces show occasional glints of subdued orange-rose, particularly at the reverse margins. Considerable eye appeal for the grade.

1389

1859 P1C Indian Cent, Judd-228, Pollock-272, R.1, MS65 NGC. Snow-PT4. A transitional pattern that pairs the obverse of 1859 with the shield reverse introduced in circulation in 1860. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. A satiny Gem with light olive and peach toning. Both sides are devoid of marks, and carbon is negligible.

1390

1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-285, Silver Plated, R.5, PR64 NGC. Anthony Paquet's design offers a seated Liberty facing leftward, looking expectantly toward the horizon. She supports a fasces with her right hand, and balances a shield in her left. The reverse features a large eagle with an olive branch and lengthy arrows in the claws. Struck in copper with a reeded edge, then silver plated, presumably outside of the Mint. The reverse has the "broken ribbon" from die lapping. Minimally toned with pleasing mirrors and only a few hairlines on the surfaces.

1391

1863 50C Half Dollar, Judd-342, Pollock-414, Low R.7, PR66 NGC. CAC. The Judd-342 half dollar pattern is identical in design to the proof 1866 With Motto Seated half dollar, but the date is 1863. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. This is a backdated issue, what the Judd reference calls a "transitional pattern produced at the Mint at a later date." USPatterns.com says simply, "these are actually restrikes made circa 1869 and into the early 1870s and offered with restrikes of other denominations in complete sets."
Similar backdated Seated Liberty, With Motto patterns dated 1863 are known for the quarter and dollar denominations as well, with obverse dies left over from the era when the Mint was fiddling with the mottos IN GOD WE TRUST and GOD OUR TRUST. The Lemus Collection lacked a silver specimen of this pattern, although it had the same design in copper (Judd-343). It is estimated that perhaps a dozen examples of this silver pattern exist today.
The fields are exceptionally deep in their reflectivity and greatly enhance the pinkish-gray centers that are surrounded by thalo-blue margins. An extraordinary example. In PR66 this is one of two so certified at NGC, with only two PR67 Cameos technically finer (8/09).
Accompanied by a flip from the Montgomery Collection (Bowers & Ruddy, 2/1976), lot 1681.

1392

1864 25C Quarter Dollar, Judd-386, Pollock-454, Low R.7, PR65 PCGS. CAC. This scarce Seated quarter pattern mules the issued obverse of 1864 with a reverse die from 1866 or later. Per uspatterns.com, Judd-335 and Judd-386 "are actually restrikes made circa 1869 ... and offered with restrikes of other [backdated Motto] denominations in complete sets." Struck in silver with a reeded edge. This is a sharply struck Gem with unmarked fields and rich navy-blue and apricot patina. Population: 1 in 65, 1 finer (7/09).

1393

1865 $1 Motto Seated Dollar, Judd-434, Pollock-507, Low R.7, PR64 PCGS. A transitional variety that carries the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll, as first issued on the 1866 Seated dollar, but dated 1865. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Recent findings have caused experts to reconsider the opinion that this is a restrike issue, created for sale to collectors in the late 1860s and early 1870s. The single most convincing piece of evidence for the restrike theory was the overstruck example of Judd-434 in the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Research Foundation. This specimen was long believed to be overstruck on a business strike 1866 silver dollar--clearly indicating it could not have been minted in 1865. But this clue has recently been reevaluated. Close examination of the Bass example reveals the undertype may be dated 1853, so it is entirely possible that the Judd-434 specimen was coined in 1865. Most experts still believe the coins are restrikes, but they acknowledge the possibility that some examples may be originals, struck as transitional patterns in 1865.
Whether their status is original or restrike, examples of Judd-434 are rare and beautiful coins. The present coin is well but not fully struck, with some softness on the star centrils and Liberty's hair, as usually seen on this issue. Handling marks are minimal. Mottled shades of lime-green and rose toning accent the surfaces. A most attractive specimen of this rare issue. Population: 4 in 64, 1 finer (8/09).

1394

1867 5C Five Cents, Judd-567, Pollock-628, Low R.7, PR63 Brown PCGS. The obverse design is a larger diameter adaptation of the contemporary three cent nickel. The reverse has a prominent Arabic 5 and a sparse peripheral wreath. CENTS and the motto are in small letters. Struck in copper with a plain edge. Toned deep steel-gray with glimpses of golden-brown in protected regions. The surfaces appear undisturbed beneath the patina, although the holder itself has faint scuffs that unfairly reflect upon the fields. Encapsulated in a first generation holder.

1395

1868 3CN Three Cent Nickel, Judd-618, Pollock-687, R.4, PR63 PCGS. Similar to the regular issue three cent nickel, but the devices on both sides appear smaller relative to the field. In addition, the Roman numerals on the reverse lack the usual vertical "ribs." Struck in nickel with a plain edge. A nicely struck and mark-free cream-gray specimen with a few microscopic carbon flecks.

1396

1869 10C Standard Silver Ten Cents, Judd-697, Pollock-776, High R.6, PR63 PCGS. For this Standard Silver design, the head of Liberty is crowned with three large stars and the motto is placed beneath the bust. The reverse has 10 CENTS in the center, crowded by a thick wreath of oak and laurel. Struck in silver with a plain edge. Encapsulated in a first generation holder. Brilliant aside from a hint of russet toning along the reverse border. Precisely struck and satiny with a few trivial hairlines. Population: 7 in 63, 7 finer (8/09).

1397

1869 10C Standard Silver Ten Cents, Judd-708, Pollock-787, R.5, PR65 NGC. On the obverse Liberty faces right, wearing a headband that is adorned with a single large star in the forehead area. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA borders the upper periphery, with IN GOD WE TRUST in a curved ribbon below. Reverse: STANDARD SILVER around upper edge with 10 / CENTS in an oak and laurel wreath. Struck in silver with a plain edge. Rich green-gold, violet, and blue color covers each side of this sharp Standard Silver dime. Pleasingly preserved and a great example of this design type. Census: 5 in 65, 4 finer (8/09).

1398

1870 10C Standard Silver Ten Cents, Judd-837, Pollock-928, R.5, PR63 PCGS. The obverse features a bust of Liberty right with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around and a scroll with IN GOD WE TRUST below. Liberty wears a cap ornamented with three stars. On the reverse, the denomination 10 CENTS and the date 1870 are crowded inside a wreath of cotton and corn, with the inscription STANDARD above. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. A modestly toned Select specimen of this Standard Silver dime variant, faintly hairlined in the fields yet attractive.

1399

1873 T$1 Trade Dollar, Judd-1281, Pollock-1423, R.4, PR62 PCGS. The obverse, designed by J. A. Bailly, features a coiled hair bust of Liberty facing left. The reverse mimics the 'Amazonian' pattern silver dollar save for a reduction in the size of the eagle and the addition of the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM above and the weight and fineness below. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Six-piece sets were sold by the Mint for $30, and consisted of silver, copper, and aluminum coins with both plain and reeded edges. This is a deeply mirrored example whose equally deep blue toning conceals the hairlines that account for the grade.

1400

1878 $5 Five Dollar, Judd-1569, Pollock-1760, R.7, PR61 Red and Brown PCGS. The large Liberty head faces left, and has an expression similar to that of the regular issue Morgan Dollar. However, her hair is tied in a bun, and she does not wear a cap or any cereal grains. The reverse features an eagle with spread wings holding an olive branch in its right talon and three arrows in its left. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. A very rare and prized variety that Heritage has had the honor of handling just a few times before. Dusky violet-brown and brighter copper-orange elements mingle on each side. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 1 in 61 Red and Brown, 4 finer (8/09).

1401

1879 50C Morgan Half Dollar, Judd-1601, Pollock-1796, High R.6, PR67 PCGS. Morgan's bust for the 1878 silver dollar appears on the obverse, suitably reduced in scale for the half dollar denomination. E PLURIBUS UNUM and the stars have a layout similar to the Morgan dollar obverse. The reverse features a perched eagle sans wreath. The eagle clutches an olive branch with seven leaves, and three arrows with large arrowheads. IN GOD WE TRUST is widely spread and in tiny letters. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
This beautiful Superb Gem is richly patinated in golden-rose and ocean-blue shades. The flashy fields are unabraded, and the strike is precise throughout. An unimprovable example of this desirable Morgan dollar-related pattern.

1402

1836 Unfinished Half Dollar Die Trial, Judd-A1836-1, Pollock-3019, R.8 MS64 PCGS. The obverse of the 1836 Reeded Edge half (Judd-57) is unfinished, lacking the inscription of LIBERTY on the cap. The planchet is octagonal with wide margins around the design. Struck in lead or white metal. Only two examples are known, this one and the piece in the Smithsonian. Obviously struck on a thin layer of metal, the piece was mounted on a piece of paper for reinforcement and a few words are occasionally evident. This is a splendid example and much finer than the piece in the Smithsonian, which shows a number of scratches and other surface defects. This piece has two minor bends at the rim, at 12 o'clock and 6:30. Otherwise, there are no mentionable defects, just a few tiny flecks that serve as ready identifiers. The design elements are fully struck, of course, and the surface has light gray-lilac patina. An exceptional opportunity for the advanced collector, especially a collector of Reeded Edge halves, to obtain a unique collateral piece for his or her collection.

1403

"1759" Martha Washington "Quarter," Judd-2116, Pollock-2082, Low R.7, MS63 NGC. The obverse has a bust of Martha Washington with the date 1759, while the reverse shows Mount Vernon. The Mint calls these "nonsense dies" because they lack reference to the current date and the denomination. This piece is struck from multilayered cupronickel-copper in order to test the composition for the clad coins of 1965. The Martha Washington design would later be used to test several other issues. A number of circular lines (as made) are seen on both sides, and faint clash marks are visible on the reverse. Eye-catching luster is unaffected by several minuscule handling marks.

1404

"1759" Martha Washington "Quarter", Judd-2116, Pollock-2082, Low R.7, MS64 NGC. 5.6 gm, close to the 5.67 gm standard for a 1965 clad quarter. The obverse has a portrait of Martha Washington facing right, while the reverse shows a view of Mount Vernon. Struck in cupronickel-copper (multi-layer composite). Struck from the so-called "nonsense dies" without a specified denomination. Dime-sized and half dollar-size pieces were also produced. USPatterns.com states: "It is believed to be the first metallurgical trials [circa 1965] using the current cupro-nickel clad planchets. The Martha Washington obverse was designed by Edward R. Grove and the reverse is by Philip Fowler." Varieties are known with and without Grove's initials beneath Washington's shoulder. This is the variety with initials. A satiny and lightly toned near-Gem with exemplary preservation. The strike is typical and allows the presence of faint planchet chatter.

1405

Undated (ca. 1967) General Motors Pattern Cent, Pollock-4060, R.5, MS62 Red and Brown. This interesting pattern features a layout similar to Wheat cents, but with a rendering of Liberty on the obverse. The legends do not have any meaning. Struck in copper with a plain edge. A control code was etched into each obverse die, which enabled the General Motors researchers to identify which die pair struck each coin. This piece is 28-L. Flashy luster radiates beneath the mixed red and medium-brown patina. The strike is soft, as usual, and there are only a couple of inconsequential marks. An attractive example of this unusual pattern.

1406

Undated (ca. 1967) General Motors Pattern Cent, Pollock-4060, R.5, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Struck in copper with a plain edge. Liberty faces left on the obverse, and there is a wreath on the reverse. The legends are nonsense. These patterns were struck by by General Motors to test a roller press that was being developed for the U.S. Mint. However, the Mint was not satisfied by GM's work and the project was scrapped. This piece has control code 29-L. An arc of russet contrasts nicely with the red and lilac toning over the rest of the surfaces. The strike is soft, as always, and there are just a few minuscule handling marks. An interesting specimen.

Gold Dollars

1407

1849 G$1 No L MS66 PCGS. This is a remarkable and sharply struck example of the Small Head design of 1849 gold dollars, the first gold dollar variety struck in May of that year. The debut subtype, without Longacre's initial on the obverse, is elusive. Walter Breen recorded in his Complete Encyclopedia that only 1,000 of these pieces were struck on May 8. The obverse is also noteworthy for three prominently repunched stars, two of which are beneath the bust.
This Premium Gem specimen is among the finest certified. It has rich honey-gold luster with gorgeous eye appeal. The upper portion of the reverse die is shattered, suggesting that this was one of the final examples of this variety produced. Population: 7 in 66, 2 finer (8/09).
Ex: ANA National Money Sale (Heritage, 3/1998), lot 6318; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2007), lot 4192.(Registry values: P4)

1408

1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS64 NGC. CAC. A lovely near-Gem with exceptional design definition and frosty greenish-gold surfaces. The surfaces are remarkable and the eye appeal is outstanding.(Registry values: P4)

1409

1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath MS63 NGC. Variety 1. Though infinitely more collectible than its Open Wreath counterpart, the 1849-C Closed Wreath dollar is far from common, particularly in better grades. While the number of Mint State pieces in the combined certified population approaches 50, Doug Winter believes that a majority of these are resubmissions; in his 2008 edition of Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint, he posits that only 10 to 15 distinct Uncirculated examples exist. This Select survivor has lovely luster, bright yellow-gold with considerable flashiness. The strike is pleasing, and while a number of fine abrasions are present on each side, no single flaw is particularly distracting. NGC shows just two numerically finer pieces in its Census Report (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

1410

1851-C G$1 AU58 PCGS. Variety 3. The date is entered high and to the left relative to Variety 1, the usual '51-C reverse. This Borderline Uncirculated Charlotte gold dollar has clean surfaces and evident luster. The chin and lower left stars display faint marks.(Registry values: N1793)

1411

1851-D G$1 AU50 PCGS. Variety 3-E. A leaf is centered directly below the upright of the second 1 in the date, identifying this variety. The surfaces have rich yellow-gold color with a splash of orange. The details are well-struck for the issue, although there is a trace of softness in the centers, as usual. Housed in a first-generation holder. Population: 21 in 50, 69 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1412

1851-O G$1 MS64 PCGS. Boldly struck and lustrous with clean surfaces and pleasing eye appeal. Although Philadelphia issued more than 3.3 million gold dollars in 1851, New Orleans had a more stingy production of 290,000 pieces. That year, the denomination was essential to commerce since silver coins were widely melted by speculators. Population: 24 in 64, 24 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1413

1852 G$1 MS65 PCGS. Deep rose-orange color in the margins yields to sun-gold patina in the centers. A couple of wispy luster grazes are nearly imperceptible to the unaided eye. Flashy luster complements the sharply struck details. This piece is a superior example of a Type One gold dollar. Population: 38 in 65, 20 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1414

1852-O G$1 MS63 PCGS. The 1852-O gold dollar is easily located in grades through low Mint State. In MS63, however, it is scarce, and anything higher is rare. Lovely rose-gold patina drapes the satiny surfaces of this well preserved piece. The strike is sharp save for some minor softness on the LA in DOLLAR and the 85 in the date. A faint clash mark is seen on the reverse, and it appears that a thin line above the tip of the crown was caused by a piece of wire in the coining chamber. Population: 14 in 63, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1415

1852-O G$1 MS63 NGC. The 1852-O ranks among the more challenging gold dollar issues produced by New Orleans, and anything finer than this attractive Select piece is a rarity. The rich sun-gold and orange-gold surfaces offer surprisingly strong luster and little granularity. Well-defined at the centers with only scattered, wispy flaws. Current population figures include a number of resubmissions. Census: 18 in 63, 14 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1416

1853 G$1 MS66 NGC. Coruscating satiny luster enhances the vibrant yellow-gold surfaces. The strike is nearly full, with almost all of the design intricacies clearly brought up. A few nearly microscopic handling marks do not distract. The 1853 is a common choice among type collectors because of its high mintage. Premium Gems, however, are seldom seen, and it would be difficult to locate an example nicer than the present coin. PCGS and NGC combined report just 22 pieces finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1417

1853-D G$1 XF45 PCGS. Variety 5-G. Light yellow-gold color with significant remaining luster. Several scattered abrasions and scrapes in the fields around the portrait contribute to the designation.(Registry values: N1793)

1418

1853-O G$1 MS63 NGC. Crisply struck and frosty with glimpses of orange against the otherwise butter-yellow surfaces. A charming and well-produced Select coin.(Registry values: N1793)

1419

1854 G$1 Type Two MS62 ICG. Butter-yellow surfaces are smoothly lustrous, and the devices are well-defined for the issue. This Type Two dollar would make an excellent type piece.(Registry values: N4719)

1420

1854 G$1 Type Two MS63 PCGS. Both sides of this Select gold dollar are richly toned in variegated apricot-gold and violet patination and display pleasing luster. A well directed strike imparts sharp definition to the design features, with just the usual minor softness in the hair and on the 8. A few light handling marks limit the grade, yet this piece possesses nice overall eye appeal. This is a great coin for a high grade type set.(Registry values: N4719)

1421

1855 G$1 MS65 PCGS. The Philadelphia gold dollars of 1855 are all of the Type Two variety, by far the most elusive and in-demand in the higher Mint State grades of the three gold dollar types. The 1854 issue is seen in both Type One and Type Two designs. The 1854 and 1855 Type Two gold dollars both have virtually identical mintages, and selection of one over the other is a matter of personal preference and circumstance. Both issues, of course, like the entire subtype, are strike-challenged because the high points of each side oppose each other.
This Gem Type Two 1855 dollar will go a long way towards completion of some lucky bidder's gold type set. The frosty surfaces are free of essential contact, with pretty orange-gold coloration and splendid eye appeal. The strike is much bolder than usual, with only slight softness on Liberty's hairline and the 8 in the date. Population: 38 in 65, 17 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N7079)

1422

1855-C G$1 AU50 NGC. Variety 2, first listed in 2008 per Douglas Winter, Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint, third edition (2008). It is attributed by the final date digit almost entirely below the right base of the A in DOLLAR, and all digits being well struck; the 8 in Variety 1 is weakly struck. The 1855-C has the reputation "for the atrocious quality of its production" (Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth, 2006). The present AU50 coin, while weakly defined in the hair and left obverse lettering, displays strong definition in the remaining elements. The bright yellow-gold surfaces reveal minimal circulation contact, though some unobtrusive clash marks are visible.(Registry values: N2998)

1423

1855-O G$1 AU58 PCGS. Both sides of this near-Mint State example display partially prooflike fields that yield mild contrast with the motifs. The yellow-gold surfaces are imbued with traces of light green and apricot and exhibit well struck design elements, except for the usually soft 8 in the date. A few unobtrusive marks do not detract. Population: 31 in 58, 34 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1424

1859-D G$1 AU58 NGC. Variety 11-N. The 9 in the date is located below the left foot of the A in DOLLAR. Flashy luster radiates beneath the butter-yellow patina. Although the strike is better than that of the average Dahlonega gold dollar, there are still a few letters that were poorly struck. A number of light abrasions are consistent with the grade. This piece would make a great choice for the type collector. Census: 44 in 58, 34 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1425

1859-S G$1 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Just a trace of friction on the high points keeps this straw-gold piece from a Mint State designation. Strongly lustrous and pleasingly preserved otherwise. This low-mintage issue has few Uncirculated survivors, and near-Mint specimens like the current example are highly desirable to collectors. Population: 7 in 58, 9 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1426

1860-D G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 12-P, the sole variety for the year. Mint State coins of this issue are quite rare, although a surprising number of survivors, mostly circulated, exist for a date with so tiny a mintage. Only 1,566 business strikes were produced, most of dubious quality including poor strikes and planchets. This example offers a typical strike for the issue, comprising the always-weak U in UNITED and softness on the top of the 6 in the date and the O in DOLLAR, which is nearly obliterated. The reverse rim at 3 o'clock shows little denticulation remaining, also strike weakness, and the bow details are incompletely brought up. But the luster is good and there is strictly no trace of high point rub, as expected. Light field chatter marks and planchet roughness account for the grade, but there are no singular abrasions. Census: 5 in 61, 4 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N7079)

1427

1862 G$1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. An exceptional Premium Gem from the Civil War era that features swirling frosty luster and rich gold color accented by subtle pink and blue. The sharp surfaces are free of all but the most insignificant blemishes; only magnification reveals a few marks on Liberty's cheek. An uncommonly attractive example of this early high-mintage date. Population: 26 in 66, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1428

1866 G$1 MS66 NGC. The mintage for gold dollars jumped from 3,725 pieces in 1865 to 7,100 in 1866. Numerous Uncirculated coins were set aside, but few qualify at the MS66 level. This is a lovely piece that shows deep copper-gold color. As with many gold dollars of this date, the fields show heavy die clashing, this coin displays most of the word LIBERTY diagonally placed to the lower right of the date. The fields also are striated, which produces bright semireflectivity on each side. Census: 6 in 66, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1429

1873 G$1 Closed 3 AU58 NGC. A shining yellow-gold example of this lower-mintage variant for the year, with the loops of the 3 in the date almost completely enclosed. Actual wear is minimal, though a few scrapes and several long, thin abrasions are present.(Registry values: N1793)

1430

1879 G$1 MS66 NGC. This is a splendid Premium Gem with gorgeous orange-gold color. The fields are slightly reflective and exhibit a few minor lint marks. Sharp definition characterizes the devices, though some of the letters in LIBERTY reveal the usual softness. Census: 23 in 66, 16 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1431

1882 G$1 MS68 PCGS. The gold dollar denomination, after the initial flurry of design changes and occasionally large mintages that characterized its first decade and a half, settled into a pattern of mostly token emissions during much of the later 1860s through the early 1880s. Only two issues, the 1873 Open 3 and the 1874, saw six-figure productions, and many yearly totals were in the range of 3,000-7,000 coins.
For 1882 only 5,000 pieces were produced, a nominal amount. Fortunately, collectors and dealers of the era saved some nice examples, an easier proposition than for the larger gold denominations. This superlative MS68 coin is one of eight so certified at PCGS, with none finer (8/09). The golden-orange surfaces are free, as expected, from even the smallest complaint. Bright mint luster and loads of eye appeal make this Superb Gem all one could wish for as a type coin or date example.(Registry values: N4719)

1432

1883 G$1 MS67 PCGS. The yellow-gold luster of this MS67 survivor is flashy and highly reflective, as often seen for this lower-mintage issue, but the strike is not absolute, indicating that this piece is a circulation coin. A carefully preserved and absolutely beautiful example, housed in a green label holder. PCGS has certified just eight coins finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1433

1884 G$1 MS65 PCGS. Rich orange overtones grace each side of this gleaming Gem. Strongly struck with immense luster and wondrous eye appeal. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 25 in 65, 36 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1434

1885 G$1 MS67 NGC. Garrett and Guth (2006) write that "although the mintage for the 1885 increases dramatically from previous years, the number of coins available to collectors is somewhat smaller ... . There are surprisingly few superb MS-67 or better coins graded." Wonderful semiprooflike fields show moderate cameo contrast against the frosted devices. Vibrant yellow-gold patina coats the well preserved surfaces. Census: 31 in 67, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1435

1887 G$1 MS66 PCGS. The 1887 is one of the more available dates in the gold dollar series in spite of its low mintage. This piece has little of the usually seen prooflike fields and is limited to a slight glimmer. The surfaces are immaculate and both sides show rich reddish patina. Sharply defined.(Registry values: N2998)

1436

1887 G$1 MS66 PCGS. The 1887 is another low mintage issue from the 1880s with only 7,500 pieces struck. This late die state piece shows no evidence of the prooflikeness that is often seen on the date. Sharply struck, the surfaces are smooth overall with the soft, frosted mint luster that is commonly seen on well-produced coins from the Philadelphia Mint. The medium orange-gold surfaces are virtually abrasion-free with the only noticeable mark that could be useful for pedigree purposes being a small planchet depression in the reverse field just under the digits of the date. Population: 60 in 66, 22 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1437

1887 G$1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. An impressively mirrored Premium Gem that has a seemingly full strike. A mere 7,500 pieces were made but, thankfully, contemporary numismatists saved a few high-grade examples. The dies are moderately rotated counterclockwise. LIBERTY is faintly die-clashed near the date. A well preserved and attractive representative of this low-mintage issue. Census: 2 in 66 Prooflike, 6 finer (8/09).

1438

1888 G$1 MS66 NGC. Satiny luster envelops this Premium Gem and a precise strike endows the design features. Yellow-gold surfaces display subtle lilac and mint-green accents and have been well cared for.(Registry values: N2998)

1439

1888 G$1 MS67 NGC. Booming luster and bright sunset-gold color combine with nearly flawless preservation to merit distinction as a Superb Gem. Well struck, since only the C in AMERICA lacks exquisite definition. The dies are moderately rotated counterclockwise. High grade Mint State pieces are scarce due to a low mintage of 15,501 pieces. Census: 46 in 67, 3 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1440

1889 G$1 MS67 PCGS. A formidable final-year gold dollar that boasts dazzling luster and a powerful strike. Essentially as made aside from orange, olive, and sun-gold toning. The lower reverse is die doubled, characteristic of 1889 business strikes. Certified in a green label holder. PCGS has certified only one example finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Gold Dollars

1441

1861 G$1 PR66 Cameo NGC. The large recorded mintage figure of 349 coins is misleading. Most must have been melted. Garrett and Guth say the date is about equally as rare as the 1862, which had 35 pieces reported. Both occur an average of about one auction appearance per year. In fact, this is an issue that we have offered only 12 times in the past 13 years, according to our Permanent Auction Archives.
This splendid Premium Gem Cameo coin boasts deeply mirrored fields that offer sharp contrast against well-frosted devices. The orange-gold patina has significant reddish outlines around the devices on each side. One tiny planchet flaw, as made, appears between TA in STATES. Census: 4 in 66 Cameo, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4)

Early Quarter Eagles

1442

1796 $2 1/2 Stars PCGS Genuine. Breen-6114, BD-3, High R.5. Bass-Dannreuther obverse state c/reverse state b. The 1796 With Stars is a somewhat underrated issue despite its obvious rarity, overshadowed by the illustrious 1796 No Stars quarter eagle. Tennessee entered the Union on June 1, 1796, and the 1796 With Stars is the only obverse in the quarter eagle series that commemorates that event with 16 stars--making it a one-year type coin, just like the 1796 No Stars. The obverse stars are arranged eight and eight on each side of LIBERTY. The 6 in the date, at its top loop, is well up into the lower bust. The event is actually noted on both sides, as the 1796 With Stars also has 16 stars on the reverse, jammed in around the eagle's head and below the clouds. John Dannreuther writes of the BD-3:

"This date is also a major type variety of the Stars type, as it is the only obverse found with 16 stars. This fact has generally been ignored in numismatic literature, as the rarity of the date makes it a 'stopper' for most collectors, who only obtain a type coin of this series. Another ignored major type variety is the reverse found only for 1796 and 1797. The 'Tall Neck' reverse with 16 stars was replaced by the 'Short Neck' reverse in 1798. Most researchers have merely noted the eight versus six vertical stripes in the shield and 16 versus 13 stars around the eagle's head. Little mention has also been made of the eight arrows with three visible claws for the Reverse of 1796 and one visible claw around the bundle of 10 arrows for the Reverse of 1798."

The present example is thus an important, and possibly relatively affordable specimen of this major early U.S. gold type. The PCGS number ending in .94 suggests Altered Surfaces as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, this coin has the details of an AU specimen whose obverse fields have been smoothed. The only adjustment marks are light and short, and they are restricted to the right obverse margin. On the reverse, there is a trailing scratch from the rim to below the U in UNITED, and a shallow pinscratch appears below the T in UNITED. Heavy die polishing appears on the upper reverse through TATE. There are no obvious surface flaws otherwise, and much pleasing detail remains. The reverse is brighter overall than the obverse, which shows a slight bit of reddish patina but is somewhat subdued.(Registry values: P10, N10)

1443

1807 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Breen-6124, BD-1, R.3. For much of the early history of the U.S. Mint, the quarter eagle denomination was the red-headed stepchild among coin types. Large cents, half dollars, and larger gold coins did the yeoman work of commerce. The eagle denomination was discontinued in 1804, at which time the half eagle took over its duties as the largest and most popular gold coin. Quarter eagles were sporadically minted, in some years not at all, and in quantities much lower than half eagles overall.
For the 1807 coins, only a single die pair was used. The reverse die, however, is a carryover from the BD-1 of 1805. The obverse stars are arranged seven left and six right, with a noticeable gap between stars 6 and 7. The flag of the 1 is over a hair curl, and the 7 in the date is larger than the other digits.
The 1807 quarter eagle makes a wonderful representative of the Capped Bust to Right, With Stars quarter eagle. It was replaced the following year by the vaunted 1808 Capped Bust to Left, Large Size quarter eagle, a one-year type. Paul M. Green, in the April 4, 2000, edition of Numismatic News, says of the issue:

"Prior to 1804 the combined production for all years of gold quarter eagles stood at a less than whopping total of about 5,000 pieces. In 1804 another 3,327 were produced, a little less than 300 more than the 1802/1 production, but a record nonetheless if only by a few hundred.
"In the years that followed production levels slipped to under 2,000 pieces, but in 1807 apparently giddy customers had a staggering total of 6,812 gold quarter eagles produced. No one really knows why, but for the type collector it was a bonanza."

Bass-Dannreuther estimate that 250-350 examples exist today in all grades. This attractive Select Mint State example boasts even yellow-gold color over bright fields, with a sharp strike. The coin has a nice, balanced appearance from side to side, and there are no obvious contact or adjustment marks. Census: 5 in 63, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P5)

Classic Quarter Eagles

1444

1834 $2 1/2 Classic MS61 NGC. Breen-6138, Small Head, R.1. A lemon-gold first-year type representative that has an excellent strike and noticeable luster. A thin mark on the chin, but generally only lightly abraded for the MS61 level. The only die marriage of the Small Head subtype, identified by the shape of the two leftmost upper hair curls.(Registry values: P1)

1445

1834 $2 1/2 Classic MS64 Prooflike NGC. Large Head, Breen-6140, McCloskey-A, R.3. An outstanding example from the first year of William Kneass' short-lived Classic Head series. Stunning prooflike reflectivity highlights the powerfully impressed design elements. Careful inspection with a loupe reveals only a couple of pin-sized handling marks. This issue is rare with prooflike surfaces. Census: 5 in 64 Prooflike, 2 finer (8/09).

1446

1839-D $2 1/2 PCGS Genuine. Variety 1-A, McCloskey-A, R.3. The branch stem is weakly defined and extends to the upright of the D in the denomination. The PCGS number ending in .98 suggests Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, the coin has the details of an AU specimen (and is possibly whizzed). This bright yellow piece is well defined save for a touch of softness on a couple of stars and the eagle's wings. A number of tiny abrasions are seen in the fields, but none merit individual mention. The 1839-D is popular as the only Classic Head quarter eagle struck at the Dahlonega Mint.(Registry values: P4, N4)

1447

1839-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1-B, McCloskey-B, R.4. The Bold Stem reverse variety, with the stem tip just left of the upright of the D in 5 D. Another diagnostic of the Bold Stem is the arrowheads touching the CA of AMERICA. Numerous die cracks on the reverse typify this variant. Both varieties are examples of the popular Classic Head, Obverse Mintmark two-year quarter eagle type, produced as well at the branch mints in Charlotte and New Orleans. But, since Dahlonega produced no quarter eagles the year before, the 1839-D is the only D-mint Classic Head representative of the denomination.
The Dahlonega Mint did make half eagles in both 1838 and 1839, but the 1839s are all of the succeeding Liberty Head design--so many type or date collectors opt for an 1839-D quarter eagle and an 1838-D half eagle, further increasing the demand for this low-mintage quarter eagle issue of 13,674 coins.
Winter estimates that only 5,500 examples were made with the rarer Bold Stem reverse. This piece has pleasing antique-gold coloration, with fewer abrasions and more eye appeal than one might infer from the grade. Some minor central strike softness, visible on the high points of Liberty's hair, is typical. Census: 7 in 61, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P4)

1448

1839-O $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Low Date, Close Fraction, Breen-6153, McCloskey-B, R.4. The 1839-O has a mintage of just 17,781 pieces and is noteworthy as the first New Orleans quarter eagle, as well as the only Classic Head O-mint issue. The facility coined no half eagles until 1840, by which time the Liberty Head designs had replaced the Classic Heads. McCloskey-B is the more difficult of the two known die pairings for the 1839-O, which are readily distinguished by the spacing of the denomination fraction. Perhaps McCloskey-B is scarcer because the reverse die shattered early, with at least eight different die cracks observed. The dies are rotated 180 degrees from their usual "coin turn" alignment.
Douglas Winter, writing in the second edition of Gold Coins of the New Orleans Mint 1839-1909 (2006) noted that: "The 1839-O quarter eagle is a popular one-year type coin featuring the distinctive Classic Head design on the obverse. It is common in all grades up to and including AU55. It becomes scarce in accurately graded AU58 and it is scarce in the lower Uncirculated grades. It becomes quite rare in MS63 although there are probably more examples known in this grade than any other quarter eagle from this mint. In MS64 and above, the 1839-O is very rare."
This conditionally unsurpassed near-Gem displays dazzling mint frost which is considerably more impressive than that seen on the typical example from this issue. The bright yellow-gold coloration is imbued with greenish accents in the fields, and an occasional touch of red-orange occurs near the periphery. There are no relevant marks on either side of this splendid Choice Mint State specimen. This is an immensely difficult coin to find in so fine a grade. It is one of only five so certified at NGC, with none finer (8/09). Interestingly, there are also five certified in MS64 at PCGS (could some be the same coins crossed over?), and Gems are unknown at either service.(Registry values: P3)

Liberty Quarter Eagles

1449

1840 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. A mere 18,859 examples of this first-year issue were produced, and survivors are scarce at all levels of preservation. This near-Mint piece is an affordable alternative to one of the rare and expensive Mint State coins. Boldly struck with usual softness on the eagle's left (facing) leg feathers, and small marks and wispy hairlines that are typical for the grade. An attractive and desirable AU representative. Census: 7 in 58, 14 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1450

1840-D $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Variety 1-A, perhaps best known for the profusion of die cracks running from the centers to the rim. This yellow-gold and orange-gold piece is well struck and surprisingly radiant for the grade. With just 3,532 pieces produced, the 1840-D quarter eagle is elusive in any grade and a rarity at AU and better levels. Census: 8 in 50, 14 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1451

1841-C $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. Variety 1, the sole dies for this low mintage (10,281 pieces) Charlotte issue. A mustard-gold Choice VF representative that has surprisingly smooth surfaces save for a tick above the eagle's left (facing) shoulder and bluntness on Liberty's neck curls. The dies are widely rotated.(Registry values: P2)

1452

1842-D $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 3-F. The 1842-D quarter eagle has an original mintage of just 4,643 pieces, and Doug Winter (2003) estimated that only 75 to 85 examples survive today. This faintly lustrous piece exhibits yellow-orange color, slightly deeper on the reverse, with areas of aquamarine at the right obverse field and on Liberty's cheek. Well-defined overall with above-average detail at the often-weak periphery. Lightly worn with moderate abrasions overall, typical for this issue, that include several marks on the portrait and a small dig to the left of the forehead.(Registry values: P2)

1453

1843-D $2 1/2 Small D AU58 PCGS. Variety 4-F. Rich antique-gold and amber surfaces enliven this popular and available D-mint issue. Most examples saw extensive circulation, however, and the issue is rare in Mint State. With just a touch of rub and enormous eye appeal, due in part to its intermixture of coppery color with bright yellow; the present piece may be a more than acceptable alternative to one of the pricier Uncirculated pieces that are occasionally available. Population: 17 in 58, 11 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

1454

1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 MS62 PCGS. Luster bathes this impressive sun-gold example. Marks are minimal for the grade, and the strike is good despite unimportant merging of detail at the centers. The reverse border displays multiple slender die cracks. Population: 13 in 62, 12 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1455

1847-C $2 1/2 AU53 ANACS. Variety 1. Luster illuminates design recesses of this briefly circulated yellow-gold rare date quarter eagle. The centers are typically impressed for a Charlotte Mint product, but the absence of obtrusive abrasions confirms the eye appeal.(Registry values: P2)

1456

1847-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. The only variety known. The 1847-C, the most available Charlotte Mint quarter eagle, nonetheless experiences high demand from type collectors as well as collectors of branch mint gold. However, most certified survivors are in the XF or lower AU grades. This is an attractive, well-struck example that shows generous amounts of remaining mint luster. Rich reddish patina is seen over each side. Census: 39 in 58, 33 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P2)

1457

1848-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 9-F. A Mint State Charlotte gold dollar with consistent canary-gold color and no indication of wear on the devices. The fields are noticeably prooflike, as often seen on C-mint gold. The strike is soft near the E in LIBERTY, but the eagle is generally well brought up. The low mintage 1848-C is generally encountered in VF to AU, and Uncirculated examples are decidedly rare. Census: 8 in 61, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1458

1850-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1 with the mintmark nestled between the claw and feather. Two reverse die varieties exist despite a meager mintage of 9,148 pieces. The present yellow-gold Charlotte Mint example has noticeable luster, clean surfaces, and an absence of consequential abrasions. Census: 14 in 61, 3 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P2)

1459

1850-D $2 1/2 XF45 PCGS. Variety 13-M, the only known dies. Traces of luster show in the recesses of this yellow-gold Choice XF quarter eagle. Generally well defined, except for the usual localized softness on the eagle and reverse denticles. A small rim mark is visible at 10 o'clock on the obverse.(Registry values: P2)

1460

1850-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 13-M. A boldly struck and minimally abraded Borderline Uncirculated example. Green-gold borders encompass apricot-tinged fields. Another rare Dahlonega quarter eagle issue; the 1850-D has a mintage of only 12,148 pieces. Census: 42 in 58, 16 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P2)

1461

1851-C $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1. A scarce Southern branch mint issue, since a scant 14,923 pieces were struck. A minor mark on Liberty's jaw is hardly worthy of mention. An above average strike with even plumage definition. Population: 13 in 50, 20 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1462

1851-D $2 1/2 AU53 NGC. CAC. Variety 14-M, the only known dies. Just 11,264 examples were coined, and only about 100 to 150 of those still exist today, including only four or five Mint State coins and a couple dozen AU pieces. This example has hints of green accompanying the light gold surfaces. The reverse is rotated about 45 degrees counterclockwise. Census: 12 in 53, 33 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1463

1852-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1. A lower mintage C-mint quarter eagle with only 9,700 pieces produced. Both sides display smooth surfaces that are minimally marked, with a modest degree of even high point wear. A solitary nick is located just to the right of the date, and the usual minor striking weakness is noted on the eagle's leg feathers and talons. Population: 11 in 55, 10 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1464

1853-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 16-M. Due to the tiny production of 3,178 coins--lower than the yearly D-mint quarter eagle emission for the preceding 14 years--most survivors of the 1853-D are found today in grades of Very Fine and Extremely Fine. Still, this is an underrated issue in AU due to its closeness to the even rarer 1854-D and 1855-D quarter eagles. This near-Mint example is scarcely circulated with ample remaining luster in the wheat-gold fields. Well struck for the issue with only one mark of note on the obverse, an abrasion at the cheek. Census: 6 in 58, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1465

1856-C $2 1/2 PCGS Genuine. Variety 1, the only known die marriage. The PCGS number ending in .82 suggests Filed Rims as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, this piece has XF Details and has filed rims, which do not show in the holder, and has been lightly cleaned.
Semibright yellow-gold surfaces have a grainy texture. Some of the design features are ill defined, which is typical for the issue. An as-made shallow planchet depression is noted in the lower left obverse field. Douglas Winter (2008) estimates that 95 to 125 specimens of the original 7,913-piece mintage exist, mostly in VF condition.(Registry values: P2, N2)

1466

1856-C $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. Variety 1. A scant emission of 7,913 pieces ensures the rarity of this Charlotte issue, struck at a time when California-mined gold was no longer diverted to East Coast mints. This unmarked representative has light apricot-gold color and occasional granularity from the strike-throughs associated with the '56-C. Census: 6 in 61, 2 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P2)

1467

1859-D $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Variety 21-M. The only variety. Charming yellow-gold patina coats the minimally marked surfaces. Coruscating luster in the periphery complements the well-defined design elements. A few grazes near the denticles between stars 4 and 5 are noted for future pedigree purposes. Only 2,244 pieces were minted. Population: 20 in 55, 25 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P2)

1468

1859-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 21-M. A wide band of bright luster dominates the borders, and luster also fills the eagle and Liberty's hair. Liberty's eyebrow and the hair above the ear have a hint of friction, but the eye appeal is superior to some Mint State examples. The surfaces are smooth despite a hair-thin line beneath the left (facing) wing. Census: 41 in 58, 11 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P2)

1469

1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two MS63 PCGS. The rich and creamy yellow surfaces host faint orange highlights over bold design features. The reverse has a heavy die crack through ST of STATES.(Registry values: P2)

1470

1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two MS63 PCGS. A brightly lustrous wheat and yellow-gold example with the new-style reverse. Crisply defined with only minor, scattered abrasions standing in the way of an even finer designation.(Registry values: P2)

1471

1862 $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. With a mintage of 98,508 coins, the 1862 quarter eagle was the last higher mintage issue until 1873. Both sides of this Choice AU piece are lightly abraded with light yellow gold surfaces and peripheral rose toning.(Registry values: P2)

1472

1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS64 NGC. A mix of light green and yellow-gold patina resides on the lustrous, sharply struck surfaces of this near-Gem quarter eagle. A few light grazes deny Gem status. Census: 47 in 64, 9 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1473

1874 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. The 1874 has a tiny mintage of 3,920 pieces, since gold did not circulated on the East Coast at the time, and export demand was limited to higher denominations. Mildly prooflike and well struck with no obvious abrasions. Population: 4 in 62, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1474

1875 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. With a mintage of only 400 pieces, the 1875 quarter eagle is an issue whose rarity is well-known beyond those who specialize in gold coins. It has the second-lowest mintage of all quarter eagles, second only to the 1854-S. Akers estimated only 15 to 20 examples still exist, but that appears to be a bit low. Perhaps a more accurate number would be in the range of 20 to 25 coins. Regardless, the 1875 is very rare.
This is a sharply struck piece that shows a number of small abrasions across the surfaces, as would be expected of an AU coin. However, these small abrasions do not obscure the flashy luster. Rich red-golden patina clings to the design elements and adds to the aesthetic appeal. An important opportunity for an advanced collector.(Registry values: P2)

1475

1878-S $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Crisply struck with flashy luster through the fields. Pale yellow-gold centers give way to slightly deeper tan and orange at the lower obverse rim and elsewhere at the margins. Population: 28 in 63, 8 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P2)

1476

1879-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. This San Francisco issue circulated heavily, making better AU and Mint State coins conditionally rare. This MS61 piece, though it has a number of faint abrasions, is nonetheless appealing, thanks to bold sun-yellow and honey-gold hues. Population: 3 in 61, 6 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1477

1881 $2 1/2 MS60 NGC. Flashy sun-yellow fields have considerable reflectivity. Excellent striking definition and solid eye appeal despite the numerous light to moderate marks contributing to the grade. With just 641 business strikes produced, the 1881 quarter eagle has gained fame where its fellows with four-digit mintages have not. Census: 4 in 60, 11 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1478

1884 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. With just 1,950 business strikes produced, it is little wonder that the 1884 quarter eagle is elusive in virtually all grades, and coins of near-Gem quality are rarities. This Choice example sports strong, swirling yellow-gold luster and a pleasing strike. A small alloy spot appears to the left of the bridge of Liberty's nose.(Registry values: P2)

1479

1887 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. The 1887 quarter eagle is scarce in any grade, with a mintage of just 6,160 pieces. Most of the examples certified by NGC and PCGS fall within the AU55 to MS62 range, and the numbers drop precipitously in higher grades. This is only MS65 specimen graded by PCGS, with none finer (7/09).
The satiny fields of this outstanding quarter eagle are almost prooflike. Delightful yellow-gold patina covers both sides. A couple of stars show a touch of softness, but the rest of the details are powerfully impressed. Careful inspection with a loupe reveals only a couple of nearly imperceptible handling marks. The perfect coin for an advanced collector.(Registry values: P2)

1480

1891 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. An intricately struck Gem with dazzling luster and pleasing preservation. Desirable in such advanced quality. AMERICA and other right-side reverse elements are widely die doubled, as always on business strikes of this low mintage (10,960 pieces) issue. Population: 8 in 65, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1481

1892 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. A butter-gold beauty with smooth and moderately prooflike fields. Fully struck, and exemplary aside from a minor alloy spot near star 11. A mere 2,440 pieces were struck, since lower denomination gold coins were unnecessary in East Coast commerce. Population: 15 in 64, 12 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1482

1899 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. This pale yellow-gold Gem shows blushes of deeper peach in parts of the fields. A well-defined example that is attractively preserved. Highly elusive so fine.(Registry values: P2)

1483

1899 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. After 1879 all Liberty Head quarter eagles were produced at the Philadelphia Mint, which struck quantities that ranged from a low of 640 pieces to a high of 336,294 coins. The 1899 is somewhere in the middle with a mintage of 27,200 examples. Scintillating satiny luster shimmers throughout the yellow-gold surfaces. A few pin-sized abrasions do not distract. This sharply struck example would make a great type coin.(Registry values: P2)

1484

1900 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. Lustrous honey-gold surfaces are imbued with traces of light tan. Sharply struck and nicely preserved.(Registry values: N1793)

1485

1905 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. Brightly lustrous with slightly deeper yellows at the margins and paler centers. Strongly struck and carefully preserved, a delightful Gem for the type or date collector.(Registry values: N1793)

1486

1907 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. A lovely Premium Gem example that shimmers from side-to-side with satiny luster and shows occasional blushes of apricot and mint-green patina. The design features are well brought up and both sides are free of significant marks. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)

1487

1907 $2 1/2 MS67 PCGS. This final Liberty quarter eagle's mintage of over a third of a million pieces was the largest since 1861, and Premium Gems and even Superb Gems are available to type collectors. This is a wonderful example of the latter. Lime-green and orange with a yellow-gray patina over parts of the obverse field. Population: 49 in 67, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Liberty Quarter Eagles

1488

1883 $2 1/2 PR64 PCGS. Housed in a green label holder; if certified today, this near-Gem would doubtless warrant a Cameo designation. The orange-tinged yellow-gold fields are profoundly reflective, and the boldly impressed devices show outstanding frost. Two strike-throughs, most likely from thread from a polishing cloth, are visible on the reverse; the larger one meanders in the upper field.(Registry values: P3)

1489

1889 $2 1/2 --Altered Surfaces--ANACS. PR60 Details. A razor-sharp representative from a tiny proof emission of 48 pieces. The reverse displays excellent cameo contrast, although Liberty's face and neck lack frost. The canary-yellow fields are unduly bright, but no hairlines are detected upon examination beneath a lens.(Registry values: P4)

1490

1900 $2 1/2 PR58 NGC. With a mintage of just 205 pieces it is no surprise that proof 1900 quarter eagles are seldom seen today. Heritage has auctioned fewer than two dozen examples since 1992, and this this will be the first time we have offered one in over a year. Eye-catching glassy reflectivity complements the powerfully struck design elements. A trace of wear and a number of tiny abrasions account for the grade. Census: 8 in 58, 14 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P1)

Indian Quarter Eagles

1491

1908 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. CAC. This sharply struck Gem offers excellent detail on the headdress and only a hint of striking softness on the shoulder of the eagle. The lustrous surfaces show tan, mint-green, and orange patina, and the few tiny marks that are present do not distract. A popular coin as the first year of issue for the design.(Registry values: N2998)

1492

1908 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. First year of issue for the Indian Head quarter eagle. This is a coin with extraordinary eye appeal. The surfaces exhibit bright mint frost, and lovely honey-gold and lime patina. Both sides show near-flawless preservation. A beautiful Gem example of this highly popular type coin.(Registry values: N2998)

1493

1910 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Splashes of greenish-gray patina visit the yellow-gold lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem quarter eagle, and a well directed strike manifests itself in sharp detail on the design elements. The few marks that occur are mostly in the raised, exposed fields of the reverse. The 1910 becomes difficult to locate any finer.(Registry values: N1793)

1494

1911-D $2 1/2 XF45 ANACS. The mintmark is clearly visible, and the diagnostic wire rim is seen throughout the top right of the obverse. Lovely reddish-yellow patina covers both sides of this lightly abraded specimen. Traces of luster remain in the fields. An appealing example of the key to the Indian Head quarter eagle series.(Registry values: N1793)

1495

1911-D $2 1/2 --Mount Removed, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. This series key Indian quarter eagle has a bright area at 11 o'clock on the obverse, where the ER in LIBERTY should be. The R is reengraved. Opposite at 6 o'clock, an oval area of fine pinscratches affects the OL in DOLLARS. Mildly luminous from cleaning. The Denver mintmark is low relief but fully outlined.(Registry values: N2998)

1496

1911-D $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. The Denver mintmark is sharp, and the devices show merely a trace of friction, but the obverse is overly bright and displays a few light pinscratches. The 1911-D frequents many dealer want lists, since unlike most other pre-1933 gold series, the Indian quarter eagle series can be completed by date and mint.(Registry values: N2998)

1497

1911-D $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. A modestly worn example of this famous "stopper" in the Indian quarter eagle series, the 1911-D. The devices on both sides are boldly impressed. Minor pinscratching and hairlines are present in the slightly glossy yellow-orange fields, but the eye appeal holds strong nonetheless.(Registry values: N2998)

1498

1911-D $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. This attractive Choice AU representative has a sharp strike including a boldly visible mintmark. The surfaces have nearly full satin luster with with brilliant honey-gold color and a trace of high point wear. A delightful example that should prove affordable when compared to a Mint State coin.(Registry values: N2998)

1499

1911-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. As the lowest-mintage Indian quarter eagle issue by a mile, the 1911-D enjoys continuing popularity that is easy to explain. This Choice AU representative has appealing sun-yellow color with slight granularity to the modestly worn surfaces. Well struck with a few wispy abrasions in the reverse fields.(Registry values: N2998)

1500

1911-D $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc. Details. A bit bright from a wipe, but a fully detailed example of this eagerly pursued key date quarter eagle. The mintmark is sharp, and many collectors would be proud owners. The 1911-D has less than one-fourth the mintage of any other business strike issue.(Registry values: N2998)

1501

1911-D $2 1/2 Weak D AU58 NGC. The Denver mintmark has low relief, but is unmistakable when viewed beneath a loupe. The vertical oval center of the mintmark is gray, and contrasts with the light gold mintmark itself, which is fully outlined. The Indian's cheekbone and the eagle's shoulder display a trace of wear, but luster shimmers throughout the smooth straw-gold surfaces. The unchallenged key to the series.(Registry values: P3)

1502

1912 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. A gently shimmering yellow-gold Indian quarter eagle that has refreshingly few marks for its third party grade. The lower headdress lacks complete definition, usual for the type.(Registry values: N1793)

1503

1912 $2 1/2 MS65 ICG. While it is considered a common date in all grades through MS63, the 1912 is elusive in MS64, and an important condition rarity in Gem preservation. Both sides have excellent surfaces with sharp design elements, attractive pale blue toning over honey-gold color, and frosty luster that is only interrupted by a few insignificant marks.(Registry values: N4719)

1504

1913 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. A delightful Choice Mint State piece, this 1913 Indian quarter eagle has bold design definition and exceptional surfaces for the grade. NGC has only certified 56 finer pieces.(Registry values: N1793)

1505

1913 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Choice with gorgeous color that ranges from orange to magenta-rose. Impressively lustrous and pleasingly preserved, a delight in all respects.(Registry values: N1793)

1506

1914 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. A satiny straw-gold example of this elusive semi-key issue. The strike is above average, and neither side has distracting abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)

1507

1914 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. Light yellow-gold color overall with hints of tan. Though a few marks on this well struck coin preclude Select status, it is highly pleasing as an MS62.(Registry values: N1793)

1508

1914-D $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Pumpkin-gold color is a tad deeper on the obverse. Well struck, except for minor softness on the feathers of the eagle's left shoulder. A few minute marks are noted in the upper reverse fields.(Registry values: N1793)

1509

1915 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. More elusive than those of the 1920s, the 1915 actually has the fourth highest mintage of any Indian quarter eagle. It is a great type issue, and the present near-Gem is a lovely light yellow-gold example with lustrous surfaces and sharp design motifs.(Registry values: N1793)

1510

1925-D $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. The yellow-gold surfaces of this near-Gem are splashed with apricot. Both sides yield pleasing luster and well struck devices. Some light marks preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)

1511

1926 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. An attractive Gem representative of this post-World War I Indian quarter eagle issue, popular with type collectors for its accessibility in MS65, though it comes at a price. Slightly frosty yellow-orange surfaces are devoid of overt abrasions, and the eye appeal is remarkable. NGC has certified only 13 numerically finer examples (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1512

1928 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. A mix of yellow-gold, olive-green, and tan coloration rides over the lustrous surfaces of this Gem quarter eagle, and a well executed strike imparts strong detail to the design elements. Light handling marks are visible in the raised exposed fields of both sides. The certified population drops considerably above MS65.(Registry values: N2998)

Proof Indian Quarter Eagles

1513

1909 $2 1/2 PR66 NGC. The proof Indian Head quarter eagles were produced using the modified Roman finish, after 1908 saw the introduction of the massively unpopular matte finish proofs. The Roman finish, brighter than the matte proofs but less spectacular and reflective than the old-style Liberty Head proof coinage, was equally unpopular. Garrett and Guth comment that that the 1909 issue is "far and away the most difficult issue to to find in PF-64 and higher grades." The present coin is among the handful of finest certified at NGC of this elusive production, with three pieces each in PR66 and PR67 (8/09). The finest certified at PCGS is a single PR65. Both sides display bright, semireflective, even yellow-gold coloration, and there are no apparent signs of contact. A classic gold proof coin for a fine numismatic cabinet.(Registry values: N7079)

Three Dollar Gold Pieces

1514

1854-O $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. The 1854-O is recognized as the only three dollar gold coin struck in Louisiana, and for that reason it is an extremely important type issue for the branch mint collector. Despite its bright green-gold surfaces and faint hairlines, this is a pleasing and attractive example.(Registry values: N1793)

1515

1854-O $3 AU55 NGC. The 1854-O three dollar had a diminutive mintage of just 24,000 pieces, and examples are seldom seen in Mint State. Traces of rose-red in the margins mix with yellow-gold patina over the rest of the surfaces. Numerous abrasions are consistent with the grade, but none merit specific mention. Flashy luster resides in the fields.(Registry values: N2998)

1516

1855-S $3 AU55 NGC. Ex: South Texas Collection. In 1854, its first year of activity, the San Francisco Mint struck all gold denominations with the exception of the three dollar. That omission was rectified in 1855, when 6,600 pieces were struck. Those escaped the few East Coast collectors, and Choice AU examples are rare. An unmarked yellow-gold representative with ample glowing luster. Census: 15 in 55, 15 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1517

1856-S $3 AU53 PCGS. Medium S. The 1856-S is the most available San Francisco Mint three dollar piece and is therefore quite popular among type collectors. This piece is a splendid representative with lovely rose-gold patina and lots of luster. Liberty's hair is a bit soft and there are a number of grade-defining abrasions, but no marks are of any significance.(Registry values: N1793)

1518

1856-S $3 AU55 NGC. Medium S. The 1856-S is relatively easy to obtain in circulated grades but becomes rare in Mint State. Indeed, NGC and PCGS have graded only about 30 Uncirculated pieces, a number of which are likely resubmitted coins. This situation makes the current Choice AU coin quite special. A trace of wear is evident on the highpoints of the design, and pleasing lemon-yellow color is accented by a hint of green. A scattering of light marks does not significantly detract.(Registry values: N1793)

1519

1856-S $3 MS62 NGC. Medium S. In the coinage-starved environment of California in the mid-1850s, any government coin, even something as odd as a three dollar gold piece, found ready acceptance in commerce. Garrett and Guth note about this issue: "Easy to obtain in circulated grades, the 1856-S becomes a real rarity in Mint State, with just over two-dozen coins certified in Uncirculated condition." As an MS62 survivor, this piece is ahead of the curve, and its eye appeal is solid, thanks to swirling, dusky yellow-gold luster and strong striking definition. Census: 3 in 62, 9 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1520

1857 $3 AU50 NGC. With wear largely confined to the high points, this AU example has considerable soft luster enlivening the peach-accented orange-gold fields. Minimally abraded and strongly appealing.(Registry values: N1793)

1521

1857 $3 AU58 NGC. This better date representative has impressive detail and only a whisper of wear on the design high points. Minor dirt on the reverse rim at 5 o'clock comes from its momentary encounter with 19th century commerce.(Registry values: N1793)

1522

1862 $3 XF45 NGC. The peach-gold surfaces of this Choice XF three dollar display traces of luster in the protected areas, and the design features retain strong definition despite high-point wear. A few light marks expected for the grade are visible over both sides. From a mintage of 5,750 business strikes.(Registry values: N1793)

1523

1865 $3 AU50 ANACS. The low mintage of 1,140 business strikes makes the 1865 one of the rarest dates in the three dollar series. Peach-gold and mint-green patination adorns this specimen. The design elements are well defined and each side reveals just a few scattered light marks.(Registry values: N2998)

1524

1865 $3 AU58 PCGS. Scarcely more than a decade after the three dollar gold series' introduction, the 1865 mintage was a measly 1,140 business strikes during the last year of the Civil War. This was a low-water mark that would endure another 15 years, until 1880. Probably less than 100 examples survive in all grades. Although NGC and PCGS combined have seen more than three dozen "submission events" in Mint State, the total number of different Mint State pieces may be one-half or only one-third of that total, perhaps a dozen to 18 separate pieces. This near-Mint coin has almost all of its original luster remaining, with just a whisper of high-point wear separating it from a considerably finer grade. Delightful orange-gold coloration and a paucity of mentionable marks are big pluses. Many collectors prefer nice, problem-free AU58 coins such as the present piece to technically Uncirculated coins in MS60 or MS61, which by definition will have some surface problems. A lovely example of this elusive issue.(Registry values: N2998)

1525

1868 $3 AU50 PCGS. Attractive orange-gold coloration adorns both sides of this well defined three dollar. Traces of luster reside in the recessed areas. The expected number of marks for the designated grade are present but these do not significantly detract.(Registry values: N1793)

1526

1873 $3 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. Ex: South Texas. The 1873 is an impressive rarity, whether it is a Closed or Open 3 variant. The Open 3 coins are seldom encountered, with only 25 pieces believed struck. The Closed 3 date had an estimated mintage of 1,000 coins, which pales in comparison to its Open 3 counterpart, yet is still a significant absolute and condition rarity in the three dollar series. Both of the major grading services have only certified eight coins in MS61 with five finer (8/09), minus an uncertain number of resubmissions. The fields on this piece show the expected reflectivity and there is a significant amount of contrast apparent against the frosted devices. The striking details lack a bit of high point detail and each side shows numerous small abrasions that account for the grade.(Registry values: N7079)

1527

1877 $3 AU53 NGC. The puny mintage of three dollar gold pieces in 1877 amounted to only 1,468 business strikes, among the lowest in the series up to that point. The Bowers denomination reference calls it a key to the series, "in many ways comparable to the 1865. Probably no more than 100 circulated examples exist, plus a dozen or fewer in Mint State."
This piece has much semiprooflikeness still evident on the fields on both sides, with orange-gold coloration overall and a trace of reddish patina around the device edges. A few parallel slide marks appear on the cheek, but do little to dampen the appeal. Census: 4 in 53, 18 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1528

1878 $3 AU55 ANACS. Breen-6391 per the small-format ANACS holder; Breen calls this an "overdate," but interpretations of the curved line within the upper loop of the final 8 have varied. A still-lustrous orange-gold piece that retains pleasing detail.(Registry values: N1793)

1529

1878 $3 --Reverse Scratched--NCS. Unc Details. Both sides offer impressive luster and strong detail. While the wheat-gold obverse displays beautifully, the reverse shows a horizontal scratch to the left of the 3 in the denomination.(Registry values: N1793)

1530

1878 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. A well-defined example of this popular type issue with no trace of wear. The yellow-gold luster has been disturbed by a past cleaning, but the strong swirls in the fields persist.(Registry values: N1793)

1531

1880 $3 MS65 NGC. With a mintage of just 1,000 business strikes, the 1880 is one of the rarer three dollar gold issues, yet its current market price levels only exceed that of common dates by a little over 50%. The denomination stopped circulating a few years earlier, so survival rates are higher for the final decade. Still, the 1880 is known only to the extent of one or two dozen Gem specimens. This piece has frosty yellow surfaces with few blemishes on either side. The fields still retain some reflectivity, creating a slight cameo appearance. The obverse has a heavy orange spot at IB in LIBERTY, serving to identify this example in the future. Census: 16 in 65, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1532

1880 $3 MS65 PCGS. The Indian Princess three dollar gold series had less than a decade to run when this example was made, one of only 1,000 business strikes for the year. Most survivors of the issue understandably show some prooflikeness, and this coin is no exception. The fields are bright and semiprooflike, with pronounced deep red patina on both sides interspersed with glints of lilac. The strike is sharp, if just short of full. Only a few tiny pinprick marks appear in the fields, but this Gem coin offers tremendous eye appeal. It would be extremely difficult to find a finer-graded representative, as NGC and PCGS combined have certified less than a dozen in higher grades. Population: 14 in 65, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1533

1882 $3 MS63 Prooflike NGC. CAC. Just 1,500 business strike three dollar gold pieces were produced in 1882, and so it is unsurprising that coins like this one should show reflectivity in the fields. This charming yellow-gold example has considerable field-to-device contrast as well. Mildly abraded, which accounts for the grade. Census: 2 in 63 Prooflike, 6 finer (8/09).

1534

1888 $3 AU55 NGC. CAC. Antique-gold and orange shadings mingle on this briefly circulated late-date three dollar gold coin. Considerable luster remains in the minimally abraded fields.(Registry values: N1793)

1535

1889 $3 AU55 NGC. The final-year three dollar is scarcer than its immediate predecessor, since the mintage was just 2,300 pieces, less than half that of the 1888. This is a problem-free example with slight friction on Liberty's curls and forehead.(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Three Dollar Gold Pieces

1536

1882 $3 PR53 ANACS. A mere 76 proof three dollar gold pieces were minted in 1882. This lightly circulated PR53 specimen displays luminous yellow-gold surfaces that are occasionally splashed with apricot, along with whispers of reddish-purple on the headdress. Nicely defined and minimally abraded.(Registry values: N2998)

1537

1889 $3 PR64 Cameo PCGS. It is an interesting observation that the Mint produced (or reported, at the very least) a much larger proof manufacture of 1888-dated three dollar gold pieces than those bearing the 1889 date, specifically 291 of the former, as opposed to only 129 of the latter. Bowers' series reference says that the three dollar gold denomination ended "without fanfare in 1889 with a circulation strike mintage of 2,300 coins, many of which were never released." The low business-strike emission exerts upward pressure on proofs, about which Bowers says that proofs bearing the 1889 date are "generally regarded as among the rarest of this era, certification data notwithstanding."
The surfaces on both sides of this PR64 Cameo piece offer wonderfully stark black-on-gold contrast, and certainly appear to verge on a Deep Cameo designation. Reddish-gold high-point accents add to the allure, although minor contact marks in the fields, mostly on the obverse, explain the grade. This piece nonetheless remains highly desirable, with broad appeal. Population: 8 in 64 Cameo, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

Proof Four Dollar Gold Pieces

1538

1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR67 NGC. The word stella means "star" in Latin. Although we do not use the noun form stella, we know the word from the English adjective "stellar." And, of course, a "constellation" means a "group of stars" or, by inference, a "brilliant, outstanding group or assemblage." The present coin is a simply stellar example of the stella. It would also form the centerpiece of a wonderful constellation of one of each of the four types produced in 1879 and 1880, including Flowing Hair and Coiled Hair varieties, if any collector is of a mind to begin or add to a set.
There have been many attempts to create an international or universal currency, some moderate successes, some miserable failures. One could easily make a convincing argument that gold or silver has been the most successful universal currency, and (forgive another pun) one that still has much currency today. With the threats of inflation and U.S. budget deficits looming large, many commentators who are not normally "gold bugs" are recommending various precious metals-related investments. While we are neither making investment recommendations, nor yet do we necessarily subscribe to the belief that inflation (or deflation) is inevitable, we must observe that such sentiments have contributed to a strong, healthy, and buoyant market for rare gold coins as well.
Gold and silver coins, by their very nature, are portable, fungible, and conform to a "set" value via a predetermined and known (or purported) content. This is precisely why the California Gold Rush, with its vast amounts of unassayed gold dust of varying purities (or fineness, in gold lingo), produced an immediate, severe need for assayers and gold coinage, in preference. Among the various Gold Rush assayers and coiners, those whose products survived and thrived were those who produced coins whose precious metals content approached its face value, without greatly exceeding or falling far below it.
If a gold coin's metals content greatly exceeded its face value, it would be melted rather than circulate, a phenomenon that has happened again and again throughout history.
If a gold coin's metals content was far below its face value, when the fact became known, the coin would only be accepted at a great discount. And again, rather than circulate, the coins would find their way into storage, or else be melted and recoined in a more acceptable form of currency. (The phenomenon known as "fiat money" is based on a government backing its currency, as the United States, with the "full faith and credit" of the government. Such fiat money was unknown in the California Territory, later State. It was either hard money or no money.)
An early universal currency was the Maria Theresa thaler, which has been in circulation continuously since its first production in 1741. Containing 0.752 troy ounces of silver, the Maria Theresa thaler has been produced at various mints in the old Hapsburg Empire, as well as in Birmingham, Bombay, Brussels, London, Paris, Rome, and Utrecht. Over the past quarter-millennium, more than 400 million have been coined. Collector value aside, how much is it worth? Answer: 0.752 troy ounces of silver. The coin has seen widespread circulation, including much of Africa and throughout the Arab world, and was one of the early coins to see wide currency in the American Colonies.
Another early success was a coin somewhat better-known to Americans, the Spanish pillar dollar, or piece of eight. With a nominal value of eight reales, the silver coins were first produced in the Spanish Empire after 1497, afterward in many mints in Spain, Mexico, and colonial Latin America. The coins were often cut into eight pieces, with a "quarter dollar" composed of "two bits." The pillar dollar was legal tender in the United States until 1857--but the practice of pricing securities on the New York Stock Exchange in eighths of a dollar persisted until the advent of decimal pricing in 1997. Between the Maria Theresa thaler and the Spanish silver dollar, they are largely responsible for the selection of the dollar as the U.S. unit of currency.
There are many other examples of universal currencies--the British sovereign, the South African Krugerrand, the Canadian Maple Leaf, the euro, tetradrachms of Alexander, gold assay bars, one-ounce silver rounds. How much is a Krugerrand worth? One troy ounce of gold. How much is a tetradrachm worth? Four drachmas. How much is a gold assay bar worth? Whatever net gold content is stamped thereon. How much is a euro worth? It depends on what relative measure of value you choose.
The crucial difference in those successful currencies and some of the notable failures--such as the 1879-1880 stellas, or the Dana Bickford eagle patterns of 1874--is that the failures tried to be too many things to too many people. There is an old proverb to the effect that "he who chases two swans catches neither." In trying to be simultaneously the international equivalent of 20 Spanish pesetas, eight Dutch (and Austrian) florins, 20 Italian lire, and 20 French francs, the stellas were doomed to failure.
The stellas, although patterns, are often collected right alongside other nonpattern U.S. gold types. Fortunately for type gold collectors, the 1879 Flowing Hair stellas were produced in considerably larger quantities than the 1879 Coiled Hair or either 1880 variant. In several stellas we have cataloged over the last few years, we have steadfastly maintained our belief that there are no "original" stellas--those purportedly produced in an awkward metric composition, with no striations on the face--in existence. This is because we believe that the stellas were struck on ordinary .900 fine half eagle planchets that were first rolled down to about four-fifths of their normal thickness.
The present PR67 NGC-certified coin has near-horizontal striations over the devices and into the fields that are somewhat more pronounced than usual. The coin has so much mint frost that it appears to be ice-encased, but the striations tend to subdue the contrast, denying a Cameo designation despite immense eye appeal. There is some strike softness on TY in Liberty's headband, another sign of the thinner planchets we believe these coins were made from. The preservation appears essentially perfect. The only ripple in the surface are a couple of minor planchet flaws on the reverse that did not strike out. There is also a threadlike strike-through in the field just above the O in DOL. The color is a beautiful, uniform orange-gold.
This coin is one of five PR67 coins so certified at NGC, and among non-Cameo coins there are none finer at that service. That service has certified eight PR67 Cameos, with none numerically finer, and two PR67 Ultra Cameos; the only one numerically finer than this piece is a single PR68 Ultra Cameo.
PCGS has certified no non-Cameo 1879 Flowing Hair stellas finer than PR66, although it has graded two PR67 Cameos and one PR67 Deep Cameo. Here more than normal, all of those "certification events" should be viewed with a sanguine eye; an "upgrade" at these lofty levels--either of one grade point, or from one contrast level to another--would mean many thousands of dollars. And even in the almost near-certainty that those are not all different coins, it is likely that most known examples in such high grade are in strong hands for many years to come. Census: 5 in 67, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

Early Half Eagles

1539

1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Star Reverse--Scratched--NCS. AU Details. Breen-6427, BD-3, R.5. This is the only variety to feature the unusual 14 Star Reverse. Peach-gold surfaces exhibit well defined design elements. Several fine scratches are visible over each side, more so on the obverse, and light hairlines are visible under magnification. Dannreuther and Bass (2006) estimate 35 to 50 known examples.(Registry values: P4)

1540

1803/2 $5 --Obverse Scratched, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. Breen-6441, BD-4, R.4. The 3 in the date touches the bust, and the T in LIBERTY is perfect. Myriad abrasions limit the grade, and there are several thin scratches, including one through the bust. Bright yellow patina covers both sides of this well defined representative. A thin die crack around the periphery of the obverse confirms that this piece is Bass-Dannreuther die state b/c.(Registry values: P2)

1541

1803/2 $5 --Plugged, Whizzed--NCS. AU Details. Breen-6441, BD-1, R.4. The obverse with missing right foot of the T in LIBERTY and the 3 in the date just free of the bust, the reverse with a weak arrowhead halfway below the N in UNITED and a star point near and pointing to the upper beak tip. Bright yellow-gold surfaces exhibit well defined devices, including strong definition on the breast feathers. Both sides reveal distributed marks, and the plugged area to the left of LIBERTY is lightly tooled.(Registry values: P2)

1542

1803/2 $5 --Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. Breen-6441, BD-2, R.5. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/c with a prominent reverse die crack between 7 and 12 o'clock. Moderately bright from cleaning, and three pinscratches are noted near the IT in UNITED. Luster shimmers from the design, particularly on the reverse. The rarest of the four die marriages for this very scarce date.(Registry values: P2)

1543

1805 $5 MS62 PCGS. Wide Date, Breen-6444, BD-3, High R.5. Bass-Dannreuther die state a/e. The only use of this obverse. The key diagnostics are as follows: the 1 is missing the lower left foot, the tip of the flag of the 5 touches the bust, star 1 is away from the bust, and star 9 is close to the Y in LIBERTY. The Imperfect Date 1805 half eagles (BD-3, 4, and 5) are significantly scarcer than their Perfect Date (BD-1 and 2) counterparts. The present coin is believed to be one of 35 to 45 known, according to an estimate by John Dannreuther (2006).
A touch of light orange patina visits the mostly yellow-gold surfaces of this appealing specimen. Light abrasions in the fields do not obscure the stunning semiprooflike reflectivity. The details are boldly defined. This variety is undoubtedly rare at this lofty level. An excellent piece for an early gold specialist.(Registry values: P2)

1544

1806 $5 Round Top 6, 7x6 Stars MS64 NGC. Breen-6448, BD-6, R.2. The Round Top 6 variety is a distinctive type issue, with the obverse stars arranged seven left and six right. All previous issues, including the 1806 Pointed 6 coins, have eight stars to the left and five to the right. The new 7x6 star arrangement remained in effect until the coinage design was discontinued in 1807. Type collectors will be interested in this near-Gem, whether they are seeking examples of both star arrangements, or just a single piece to represent the Draped Bust type. The 1806 Knobbed 6 or Round Top 6 half eagle is the most plentiful early five dollar piece, regardless of type, date, or grade. With many pieces to choose from, collectors will be paid dividends by waiting for exactly the right coin, cherrypicking for quality.
This amazing piece has frosty green-gold luster on both sides, encircled by rich and brilliant orange-gold toning near the peripheries. Technically, gold does not tone, and the bright orange color seen on each side is a result of the copper alloy. The pristine surfaces have an incredible cartwheel appearance, with nothing more than trivial marks on each side. The strike is sharp, even at the centers, with the exception of weakness at the junction of the left (facing) wing and the shield. The connoisseur will appreciate the exceptional technical quality as well as the remarkable beauty of this half eagle. Census: 45 in 64, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1545

1807 $5 Bust Left VF30 PCGS. Breen-6453, BD-8, R.2. On the reverse, the feather points to the tip of the 5 in the denomination, which is diagnostic for this variety. Light yellow patina covers the centers, while the margins have a deeper orange-gold color. Myriad abrasions are consistent with the grade and issue, but none are individually significant. A nice example of this first-year issue.(Registry values: P2)

1546

1808 $5 PCGS Genuine. Wide 5D, Breen-6457, BD-4, High R.3. The PCGS number ending in .95 suggests Scratched as the reason, or one of the reasons, why PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, this coin has Uncirculated details, but the obverse is hairlined from a cleaning, and there is a back-and-forth pinscratch on the field near the mouth. The obverse also has a moderate rim ding at 2:30. The lustrous and unblemished reverse is problem-free, and on its own merits would grade MS64.(Registry values: P2, N2)

1547

1811 $5 Tall 5--Removed from Jewelry--NCS. XF Details. Tall 5, Breen-6463, BD-1, High R.3. The 5 in the denomination is low and nearly touches three slightly shortened dentils. Although there is some minor damage to the rims caused by the jewelry, the rest of the details are clearly defined, and there are no significant marks in the central area. A few minor areas of softness are noted on the stars and the eagle's left wing. Bright yellow patina envelops both sides. Still a nice example of this scarce issue.(Registry values: P2)

1548

1811 $5 Tall 5 AU50 PCGS. Breen 6463, BD-1. The only obverse die used for the year. A Tall 5 sits over three shortened denticles. Luster shows in the recesses of the yellow-gold surfaces, and relatively sharp definition is apparent on the design elements. Both sides are only minimally abraded and reveal clash marks. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: P2)

1549

1812 $5 AU58 NGC. Wide 5D, Breen-6466, BD-1, R.3. Only two varieties of the 1812 half eagle are known, and they are clearly identified by the spacing of the denomination. This piece is Bass-Dannreuther die state a/a and exhibits the two prominent die lines on the reverse. Pleasing apricot-gold patina covers both sides of this minimally marked representative. Flashy luster in the periphery highlights the boldly struck details.(Registry values: P2)

1550

1812 $5 MS63 NGC. Wide 5D, Breen-6466, BD-1, R.3. The two 1812 half eagle varieties for the year use a common obverse, but the reverses differ in the distance between the 5 and the D. On this variety, the D is wholly under the branch, whereas BD-2 has the D mostly under the feather.
The yellow-gold lustrous surfaces of this Select example are tinted with subtle greenish-tan and the design elements are well impressed. A few minor ticks scattered about limit the grade. Two curious die lines mentioned in John Dannreuther and Harry Bass, Jr. (2006) are visible on the reverse. One runs from the rim at 2:00 left past the first A in AMERICA and ends in the wing, and the other curves through the horizontal shield lines and ends in the left (facing) wing.(Registry values: P2)

1551

1812 $5 MS64 NGC. Wide 5D, Breen-6466, BD-1, R.3. The lowest tip of the fletchings is centered over the right end of the flag in the 5. John Dannreuther says it well: "This is the first of two uses for this obverse die and the only use of this reverse, which has the 5 and D strangely separated, as the D is about centered between the 5 and the last A of AMERICA." The obverse is shared, of course, with the 1812 Close 5D, BD-2, a rarer variety. Having said that, the 1812 Wide 5D is among the most "commonly" encountered issues in this difficult series, and thus makes a superlative type coin.
This charming near-Gem is sharply struck, both in the centers and at the margins. Both sides display dazzling, superb mint luster, with just a few shallow grazes that keep the coin from an even higher grade. The yellow-gold surfaces have just a hint of greenish patina.(Registry values: P2)

1552

1818 $5 STATESOF AU55 NGC. Breen-6470, BD-2, R.4. This variety is easily identified by the closely spaced STATES OF on the reverse. This piece is Bass-Dannreuther die state c, the terminal state, with a bisecting crack on the obverse. Eye-catching orange-gold patina embraces the lustrous surfaces. A hint of verdigris is seen in some of the protected areas, and a few small marks are typical for the grade.(Registry values: P4)

Classic Half Eagles

1553

1834 $5 Plain 4 AU50 PCGS. First Head, Breen-6501, McCloskey 3-B, R.2. A plain 4, with the 34 in the date comparatively distant, identifies the obverse. On the reverse, the eagle has no tongue, and there is no motto above its head. Yellow-gold surfaces display traces of luster in the recessed areas. Well defined, save for the hair over the ear. Distributed light marks occur on both sides.(Registry values: P1)

1554

1834 $5 Plain 4 AU53 PCGS. First Head, Breen-6501, McCloskey 3-A, R.3. With die crack between the date and the final star. Well struck with only minor wear and lemon-gold surfaces that are unusually radiant.(Registry values: P1)

1555

1834 $5 Plain 4 AU55 NGC. First Head, Breen-6501, McCloskey 3-B, R.2. A lightly circulated introductory-year type coin. The strike is crisp, although not complete, and generous levels of luster remain on the tan-accented yellow-gold surfaces.(Registry values: P1)

1556

1834 $5 Plain 4 MS61 NGC. First Head, Breen-6501, McCloskey 3-B, R.2. The obverse shows a plain 4 and the 34 in the date distant, while on the reverse the eagle lacks a tongue, and there is no motto above its head. This well struck piece displays partially prooflike fields that offer relatively good contrast with the devices. Minute marks define the grade.(Registry values: P1)

1557

1834 $5 Crosslet 4 XF45 NGC. Second Head, Crosslet 4, Breen-6503, McCloskey 5-D, R.4. The Crosslet 4 variety is significantly scarcer than its Plain 4 counterpart. Lovely orange-gold patina covers the majority of the surfaces, with hints of green near the rims. Minor verdigris in the peripheral letters, stars, and date is noted. The strike is bold, and there are no distracting marks. An excellent representative of this short-lived type.(Registry values: P3)

1558

1835 $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. First Head, Breen-6504, McCloskey 1-B, R.3. Dusky orange-gold surfaces are luminous with wear mostly at the high points. Details are closer to AU than XF, but light abrasions and a scrape to the left of the denomination seal the grade.(Registry values: P1)

1559

1835 $5 AU53 ANACS. Second Head, Breen-6505, McCloskey 3-D, R.3. A scarce variant that has a reverse with both pairs of leaves near the U in UNITED close but not touching. Lightly worn with scattered alloy spots against light yellow-gold surfaces that show remnants of reflective luster near the rims. Housed in a small-format ANACS holder.(Registry values: P1)

1560

1836 $5 AU50 ANACS. Second Head, Large Date, Breen-6509, McCloskey 4-C, R.3. Luster beckons from the borders and devices of this lightly circulated Classic half eagle. Minor abrasions on the reverse field are appropriate for the grade.(Registry values: P1)

1561

1836 $5 AU53 NGC. Third Head, Breen-6510, McCloskey 3-C, R.2. Lustrous yellow-orange overall with a degree of alloy at the lower right reverse rim. Lightly worn with several shallow pinscratches in the fields, most notably above the eagle's head.(Registry values: P1)

1562

1838 $5 AU58 NGC. Small Arrows, Large 5, Breen-6515, McCloskey 2-B, R.2. The D in the denomination is centered under the end of the branch. The star centrils lack definition, but the rest of the details are crisp. Scattered abrasions are seen on both sides, as usual, but none merit specific mention. Flashy luster in the fields enhances the eye appeal.(Registry values: P1)

Liberty Half Eagles

1563

1839 $5 AU55 NGC. Well struck except for a few star centers. The few relevant abrasions are close to the rims and away from the main devices. This scarce date is also noteworthy for the portrait style, which differs in subtle ways from the more familiar Liberty head on the 1840 and later issues.(Registry values: P5)

1564

1839-C $5 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. The only Charlotte Liberty half eagle date with an obverse mintmark. Also a single-year design subtype, since the sleepy-eyed bust of Liberty differs slightly from that of subsequent years. This straw-gold Choice XF example has impressive detail within the eagle's wings, although the hair is affected by a typical strike.(Registry values: P5)

1565

1840 $5 Broad Mill AU58 NGC. Sharply detailed with light yellow-gold surfaces. The Broad Mill coins have a slightly larger diameter than later issues, and they are quickly recognized by the distinctive, wide rim on each side.(Registry values: P5)

1566

1840-D $5 Tall D AU50 NGC. Variety 3-B. The Tall Mintmark variety fills about half of the space between the arrow feather and the VE in FIVE. There is a "prong-like" die defect extending from the denticles toward the thirteenth star. This pleasing green-gold example has attractive surfaces, although a minor obverse rim bruise is evident at 5 o'clock. Census: 10 in 50, 38 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P4)

1567

1841 $5 MS61 PCGS. As the low mintage of 15,833 pieces would suggest, the 1841 half eagle is scarce in all levels of preservation. Whispers of mint-green lace the apricot-gold surfaces of this MS61 specimen and a precise strike delivers strong definition to the design features. Each side reveals distributed small marks. Population: 1 in 61, 13 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P6)

1568

1841-C $5 XF45 NGC. Variety 1. The only variety. The 1841-C is a scarce issue with a mintage of just 21,467 pieces and it becomes challenging in grades above Extremely Fine. Splendid pumpkin-orange patina covers both sides of this lightly abraded piece. The upper part of the reverse is a bit soft, but the rest of the details are clear.(Registry values: P4)

1569

1843 $5 MS61 NGC. An appealing yellow-gold example with soft, pleasing luster. Sharply struck, though a number of fine marks and a handful of digs are present on each side. Census: 28 in 61, 37 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P5)

1570

1843-D $5 Medium D XF45 NGC. Variety 10-H. This attractive piece has light green-gold surfaces with minor grade-consistent abrasions on each side. The fields retain considerable luster with traces of reflectivity.(Registry values: P2)

1571

1845-D $5 PCGS Genuine. Variety 12-I. The date is far to the left, but it is not as high as on the rare Variety 13-I. The PCGS number ending in .97 suggests Environmental Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, the coin has the details of an AU specimen. Bright yellow patina covers both sides of this well-defined piece. Scattered abrasions are visible in the fields, but none merit individual mention.(Registry values: P2, N2)

1572

1845-D $5 AU55 PCGS. Variety 12-I, the usual die pairing for this Dahlonega type issue. Luster brightens the borders and devices, and the strike is surprisingly sharp, as only the fletchings lack precise detail. A few field marks are scattered, but none merit singular mention. Population: 24 in 55, 35 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P2)

1573

1845-D $5 MS61 PCGS. Variety 12-I. This impressive half eagle has an exceptional strike for a Dahlonega Mint product. The major devices are razor-sharp, as are the stars. Even the denticles approach full definition. The open fields are mildly prooflike, while the borders exhibit bright luster. A faint horizontal mark on the jaw is unimportant for the grade, and there are no other remotely mentionable abrasions. Population: 8 in 61, 6 finer (8/09).
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2007), lot 3608, which realized $9,200.(Registry values: P2)

1574

1846-D/D $5 --Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40 Variety 16-L. The mintmark is prominently repunched northeast, although the feature is undesignated on the ANACS label insert. The bright yellow-gold surfaces exhibit well defined motifs. Distributed small marks are visible over each side, and the obverse rim reveals damage at 8:00 and 9:00.(Registry values: P3)

1575

1849-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. A luminous yellow-gold Charlotte five dollar piece with clean surfaces aside from moderate marks beneath the TA in STATES. The strike is good save for blending on the eagle's left (facing) leg. Luster brightens recessed design elements. Census: 39 in 55, 52 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

1576

1850-D $5 AU55 PCGS. Variety 24-P. A scarce D-mint five with a low survival rate. PCGS and NGC combined have seen only seven pieces certified as Mint State, and this figure likely includes a few resubmissions. The present Choice AU coin has apricot-gold surfaces with portions of mint luster surrounding the devices on each side. An above average strike is seen on each side, and there are no obvious marks. Population: 16 in 55, 10 finer (8/09).
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2006), lot 2703.(Registry values: P3)

1577

1851 $5 AU58 NGC. CAC. An excellent near-Mint piece with ample butter-yellow and caramel-gold luster. Modestly abraded with just a touch of friction on the high points.(Registry values: P5)

1578

1853-C $5 VF20 PCGS. Variety 1. Despite moderate wear, this faintly green-gold example has considerable bright luster remaining in the fields. Scattered abrasions are present around the devices, but the VF20 designation seems uncharitable. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: P3)

1579

1853-D $5 Large D VF30 NGC. Variety 29-U. At least five different reverse dies were used to coin this issue, surely a record quantity for a Dahlonega issue. Nicely detailed for the VF30 level, despite an indifferent strike that causes softness on the eagle's neck and fletchings.(Registry values: P1)

1580

1854-C $5 Weak C AU50 PCGS. Variety 2. The mintmark, although present, is distinctly weak. Glimmers of bright luster remain at the margins of this sun-yellow piece, while the fields and well struck devices are more luminous. Lightly worn across the high points but with few overt abrasions. For the variety, Population: 3 in 50, 4 finer (8/09).

1581

1855 $5 XF45 PCGS. Rich orange-gold and sun-yellow color defines the eye appeal of this faintly lustrous Choice XF piece. The wear across the devices is light and even, and abrasions are relatively few.(Registry values: P5)

1582

1855-D $5 Medium D VF30 PCGS. Variety 32-W. Incorrectly attributed on the PCGS insert as the Large D mintmark. The Medium D is well to the right of the end of the feather tip, while the Large D has its upper serif nearly even with the feather tip. Honey-gold surfaces display hints of red. Typically struck, in that the centers are soft. There are no serious marks on either side. A nice looking coin overall.(Registry values: P4)

1583

1856 $5 MS61 PCGS. As noted by Garrett and Guth, "The [1856] is usually found only in circulated condition, and Mint State examples are nearly as rare as some of the more readily available Charlotte and Dahlonega mint issues." This boldly impressed example has winning yellow-orange luster, though a number of pinpoint abrasions scattered in the fields preclude a finer designation. Population: 7 in 61, 17 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P5)

1584

1856-D $5 AU50 PCGS. CAC. Variety 33-BB. Sole variety for the year. While the centers show a touch of striking softness in addition to mild wear, the stars are well-defined. The dusky orange-gold luster on each side is rich and rewarding. A few wispy abrasions and pinscratches in the fields account for the grade. Population: 10 in 50, 50 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

1585

1856-S $5 AU53 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. SSCA 6847. Bright yellow-gold patina covers the minimally marked surfaces. Liberty's hair is a touch soft, but the rest of the details are boldly struck. Housed in a gold label holder.(Registry values: P6)

1586

1857-D $5 AU58 PCGS. Variety 34-CC. Mintages of half eagles at Dahlonega dropped annually between 1852 and 1859, since West Coast gold was increasingly struck in California, first at the Assay Office, and later at the fledgling San Francisco Mint. The 1857-D has an emission of only 17,046 pieces, and unblemished examples with noticeable luster are rarities. An above average strike, although the fletchings and forehead curls lack full detail. Population: 8 in 58, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

1587

1857-S $5 AU50 PCGS. An excellent strike with considerable luster remaining in the yellow-gold fields. Wear is largely confined to Liberty's brown, though a minor pinscratch is present in the field above the eagle. Population: 17 in 50, 36 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P6)

1588

1858-D $5 AU58 PCGS. Variety 35-DD. Pleasing yellow-gold patina covers the resplendent surfaces. A few minuscule abrasions do not affect the eye-catching luster. Liberty's hair and a couple of stars are a trifle soft, but the rest of the details are razor-sharp. An excellent example of this later Dahlonega issue. Population: 18 in 58, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

1589

1858-S $5 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .97 suggests Environmental Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, the coin has the details of an Uncirculated specimen. Dusty orange-gold patina coats the surfaces of this crisply defined piece. Peppered abrasions are evident on both sides, but none are individually bothersome. The 1858-S is exceptionally difficult to locate in Mint State.(Registry values: P8, N8)

1590

1859 $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Luster dominates the reverse periphery, and generously outlines individual stars. The orange-gold surfaces display only a single reportable mark, a thin line on the cheekbone. Just 16,734 pieces were struck. Population: 4 in 55, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P6)

1591

1859-D $5 Medium D AU58 NGC. Variety 36-CC. Identified by the medium mintmark. The 1859-D has the second lowest mintage in the Dahlonega half eagle series. Powerful reflectivity in the fields complements the pleasing yellow-gold patina that covers both sides. The strike is a trifle soft, but there are no marks of any significance. Census: 42 in 58, 12 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P3)

1592

1859-D $5 Medium D AU58 NGC. Variety 36-CC. Peppered deep purple patina accents the periphery of the obverse, but the rest of the surfaces has lovely orange-gold coloration. There are no marks worthy of specific mention, and all of the details are well defined. The 1859-D is difficult to locate in mint condition, which adds to the desirability of high-end AU specimens. NGC has certified just 12 pieces finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

1593

1867 $5 XF45 ICG. With just 6,870 pieces struck, the 1867 is part of a string of low-mintage Philadelphia half eagle issues struck after the addition of the motto IN GOD WE TRUST to the reverse. Light yellow-gold surfaces remain pleasingly lustrous despite a degree of wear and scattered marks.(Registry values: P3)

1594

1869-S $5 AU55 PCGS. Like other San Francisco issues of the 1860s the 1869-S half eagle was heavily circulated, and most surviving coins are well worn. The honey-gold surfaces of this Choice AU example display traces of luster in the protected areas and are tinted with mint-green. The design features are well defined except for the usual localized weakness on the eagle and adjacent elements. Distributed contact marks are visible over each side. Mint State pieces are virtually unobtainable. Population: 3 in 55, 5 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

1595

1870 $5 XF45 ICG. A lightly worn yellow-orange example of this low-mintage issue, one of just 4,000 pieces struck. Moderately abraded in the still-lustrous fields but with few flaws on the well-defined portrait.(Registry values: P3)

1596

1877-S $5 AU55 NGC. Luster fills the legends and recessed portions of the devices. A small mark on the neck is of little import. The highpoints exhibit minimal wear. Just 26,700 pieces were struck. Census: 21 in 55, 11 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

1597

1878-CC $5 AU55 PCGS. All Carson City five dollar issues from the 1870s are rare, and the 1878-CC is no exception. Gold bullion depositors preferred payment in double eagles, which were more convenient for accounting purposes. An absence of Old West collectors caused most survivors to remain in circulation for many years. Just one piece has been certified Mint State, which makes an AU example the finest that most collectors can hope to own. The present piece has too much friction on the wingtips and eyebrow to command a higher grade, but luster brightens the borders and major devices. No marks are remotely consequential. Population: 5 in 55, 5 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P3)

1598

1878-S $5 MS62 NGC. A delightful Mint State piece, this half eagle exhibits satiny luster with bright yellow surfaces. The fields are reflective and the devices are frosty. Although the central details are a little weak, the overall appearance is excellent.(Registry values: P3)

1599

1879-S $5 MS62 PCGS. Most 1879-S half eagles seen are in circulated grades. Mint State examples are scarce through MS63 and rare any finer. The yellow-gold lustrous surfaces of this MS62 specimen exhibit well struck design features save for the usual minor weakness in the eagle's neck feathers. Scattered marks, especially on the obverse, limit the grade. Population: 40 in 62, 29 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

1600

1880-CC $5 AU50 NGC. As gold deposits increased in 1880, so did gold coin production. What differed in 1880, though, was small denomination gold increased as well. As a result, numerous AU and even low-end Uncirculated 1880-CC fives are available for type purposes. This piece shows excellent detailing despite the slight wear that crosses each side. A lightly abraded yellow-gold piece that offers substantial remaining luster in the reflective fields.(Registry values: P3)

1601

1881 $5 MS62 Prooflike NGC. CAC. A boldly struck gold type coin that has flashy fields and no more than the expected number of minor marks. Census: 7 in 62 Prooflike, 4 finer (8/09).

1603

1881-S $5 MS64 NGC. An exceptional example and seldom found any finer, this highly lustrous half eagle has brilliant yellow surfaces with pleasing orange overtones. The surfaces have minimal abrasions and the strike is above average. A small splash of deep orange toning is evident on the reverse. NGC has only certified 18 finer pieces (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

1604

1885 $5 MS63 ★ Prooflike NGC. The brass-gold surfaces of this Select five dollar offer pleasing field-device contrast, and a solid strike imparts virtually complete definition to the design elements. Light marks, including a faint linear graze in the left obverse field, prevent a higher grade. Nevertheless, the pleasing overall eye appeal is aptly recognized by the NGC Star, the only one out of 10 Prooflike 1885 half eagles certified by that service designated as such.

1605

1889 $5 MS61 PCGS. This example survives from a low mintage of only 7,520 business strikes. A sharply detailed and fully lustrous Mint State piece with light yellow surfaces and considerable eye appeal for the grade. Population: 8 in 61, 14 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

1606

1890-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. The 1890-CC was the first half eagle struck at the Carson Mint since 1884 and it is scarce in most grades. Splendid yellow-gold patina enhances the surfaces of this crisply struck specimen. The pleasing cartwheel luster is unaffected by scattered abrasions. An excellent example for the type collector.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P2)

1607

1891-CC $5 MS61 NGC. Strongly struck with charming wheat-gold luster that shows glimpses of butter-yellow. A small abrasion is noted on Liberty's cheek, and scattered marks are present in the fields. Still, a great Mint State coin.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

1608

1892 $5 MS65 PCGS. The 1892 half eagle is relatively easy to locate through near-Gem. Gems and Premium Gems are considerably more difficult, and higher-grade specimens are elusive. Blushes of mint-green and tan visit the peach-gold lustrous surfaces of the present MS65 coin and a well executed strike leaves strong impressions on the design elements. A few grade-consistent marks do not disturb. Population: 26 in 65, 24 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1609

1892-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. The 1892-CC emerges as an elusive issue at the MS62 level, although AU examples are located with little difficulty. This lightly abraded representative has good luster and an appealing strike. Population: 23 in 62, 15 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P2)

1610

1893-O $5 MS63 NGC. The 1893-O half eagle is scarce in all grades. It is usually encountered in the grade range XF to MS62. The yellow-gold surfaces of this MS63 specimen exhibit sharply struck design elements, save for the usual minor softness in portions of Liberty's hair and the arrow feathers. A few scattered marks preclude a finer numerical grade; nevertheless, this piece displays a high eye appeal factor. Census: 10 in 63, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P3)

Proof Liberty Half Eagles

1611

1903 $5 PR67 Cameo NGC. Proof half eagles saw a production of only 154 coins in 1903. Walter Breen, in his 1988 Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins, contends that the proof five dollar pieces of 1866-1907--that is, the Coronet Head with Reverse Motto design type--are rarer than their mintages suggest, and that many survivors are impaired. Similarly, David Akers, in his 1979 United States Gold Coins, An Analysis of Auction Records reference, states that "Proofs are rare."
NGC and PCGS combined have graded 115 Coronet with Motto half eagle specimens, with the modal grade being in the Select to near-Gem proof range. Fewer than 30 coins have been assigned the Cameo designation, and none the Ultra or Deep Cameo classification.
The current Superb Gem Cameo displays breathtakingly uniform brass-gold coloration. Moderately frosted motifs stand out amidst the deeply mirrored fields, yielding a gold-on-black appearance when the coin is observed from various angles. An exacting strike delivers full delineation to the design elements, and close examination with a loupe reveals no mentionable marks. Indeed, nothing on the coin's surface yields even a hint of a pedigree marker. In summary, this piece exhibits outstanding technical quality and aesthetically pleasing overall eye appeal, and as such is sure to draw close attention from specialists in proof gold coinage. Census: 5 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer Cameo (7/09).(Registry values: P1)

Indian Half Eagles

1612

1908 $5 MS64 PCGS. Pleasing yellow-gold patina covers the satiny surfaces of this attractive near-Gem. A little softness in the centers and several minuscule abrasions are commensurate with the grade.(Registry values: N2998)

1613

1909 $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. The 1909 can be located through near-Gem with little difficulty but anything finer presents more of a challenge. Peach-gold and mint-green patina resides on the lustrous surfaces of this MS64 coin, and a decisive strike lends relatively strong detail to the devices. Small marks, more so on the reverse, preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N2998)

1614

1909 $5 MS65 PCGS. The 1909 half eagle is an excellent type coin, one of the more available issues of the Indian Head series in most grades. That availability is due to the healthy mintage of more than 627,000 pieces, and apparently a good survival rate, up through the lower Mint State grades. Most certified survivors fall in the MS61-MS64 range, however. The number of certified Gems is far less, by an order of magnitude. This is a perfect coin to represent the type or date, a fully struck Gem with no obvious marks in the fields or on the devices. The coloration is an even reddish-golden-yellow throughout. Population: 83 in 65, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1615

1909-D $5 MS63 PCGS. Splashes of light green and lilac visit the lustrous apricot-gold surfaces of this Select five dollar. Generally well struck except for the usual minor softness on the eagle's shoulder. Moderate marks on the cheek and around the mintmark limit the grade. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)

1616

1909-D $5 MS63 NGC. Yellow-gold patina embraces the lustrous surfaces of this Select D-mint half eagle. The design elements are well impressed, including the eagle's shoulder. A few minute marks limit the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1617

1909-O $5 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Strong yellow-orange color with still-luminous surfaces. A degree of alloy is noted in the peripheral stars, and a shallow scrape appears in the lower feathers of the headdress, yet this example retains considerable eye appeal. An excellent choice for the collector assembling a circulated set of Indian fives.(Registry values: N1793)

1618

1909-S $5 MS63 ICG. Like most S-mint half eagles, the 1909-S becomes challenging above low Uncirculated grades. Select Mint State examples such as the present coin are elusive, and anything finer is rare. Charming apricot-gold patina covers both sides of this lightly abraded representative. Coruscating luster highlights the crisply struck design elements.(Registry values: N4719)

1619

1910-D $5 MS62 PCGS. Yellow-gold surfaces display hints of light green and tan, and the design features are well impressed, except for minor softness on the eagle's shoulder. A light scrape is visible in the upper reverse field.(Registry values: N991)

1620

1910-D $5 MS62 NGC. Flashy luster complements the well struck design elements. A few dark purple toning spots in the margins mix with yellow-gold over the surfaces. There are no marks worthy of individual mention.(Registry values: N991)

1621

1911 $5 MS63 NGC. A green-gold example of the widely collected and accumulated Indian gold five. Satiny and unmarked with a good strike despite some merging on the lowest headdress feather.(Registry values: N1793)

1622

1911 $5 MS65 NGC. The 1911 is one of the most common issues in the Indian Head half eagle series. NGC/PCGS population data point to its ready availability in Mint State grades though MS63. Near-Gems are somewhat scarce, Gems are rare, and higher-grade specimens are virtually unobtainable.
The present Gem offering displays pleasing luster emanating from surfaces bathed in apricot-gold and mint-green patination tinted with lilac. Some of the feathers in the headdress exhibit the usual softness, but overall the design elements show better definition than ordinarily seen. A few minor grade-consistent marks are visible, including some inoffensive hair-thin abrasions in the date area. Census: 39 in 65, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N7079)

1623

1911-D $5 AU58 PCGS. This near-Mint State five dollar displays considerable bright luster on its yellow-gold surfaces imbued with hints of light green. The design features are well delineated except for minor weakness in the eagle's shoulder. Small marks are visible over each side. This better-date issue comes from a small mintage of 72,500 pieces.(Registry values: N1793)

1624

1911-S $5 MS63 PCGS. The 1911-S easily located in MS60 or MS61, but it is surprisingly scarce at the MS63 level. Anything finer is rare, and PCGS reports just 27 such examples (8/09). Charming apricot-gold patina coats the lustrous surfaces of this crisply struck piece. There are no marks of any significance.(Registry values: N2998)

1625

Two Indian Half Eagles, 1912 and 1915 MS62 NGC. Includes: 1912 Indian half eagle MS62 NGC, boldly struck and intensely lustrous, with rich rose-gold toning and scattered small abrasions; and a 1915 Indian half eagle MS62 NGC, satiny and nicely struck, with gorgeous sunset-orange and lime-gold toning across each side.

1626

1912 $5 MS64 NGC. A richly lustrous khaki-gold example, this near-Gem half eagle has a bold strike and excellent surfaces. A condition rarity as are all Indian half eagles; NGC has only graded 41 finer submissions.(Registry values: N2998)

1627

1913 $5 MS64 PCGS. Whispers of mint-green are apparent on the peach-gold surfaces of this near-Gem half eagle. The well struck design features show only a bit of softness on the eagle's shoulder. A few light marks, including a hair-thin one in the left reverse field, deny Gem status.(Registry values: N2998)

1628

1914 $5 MS64 NGC. CAC. Excellent surface quality for an Indian half eagle of any issue, with generally smooth and impressively lustrous yellow-orange surfaces. The strike is crisp throughout, even on the often-weak pendants of the necklace. A condition rarity any finer, with just 18 numerically superior pieces known to NGC (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1629

1915 $5 MS63 PCGS. Lemon-gold overall with blushes of sea-green across the reverse margin. Satiny and impressively unabraded. Housed in a first generation holder.(Registry values: N1793)

1630

1915 $5 MS64 NGC. CAC. Both sides have predominantly dusky gold-orange and butter-yellow color, though the central reverse is brighter than the rest of the coin. The strike is strong, and marks are few and scattered. This later Indian five dollar issue is elusive any finer, with just 36 such coins graded by NGC (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1631

1915 $5 MS64 PCGS. An appealing survivor from this moderate-mintage issue, the last from the Philadelphia Mint until 1929. The khaki-gold and rose coloration is a pleasing combination. A pair of shallow pinscratches are noted directly behind the eagle's head. This date becomes rare and very expensive at the Gem level of preservation.(Registry values: N2998)

Early Eagles

1632

1799 $10 Large Stars Obverse PCGS Genuine. Breen-6841, Taraszka-22, BD-10, R.3. The PCGS number ending in .95 suggests Scratching as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, this coin has the details of an AU specimen with scratches throughout the fields and a scrape to the left of the word LIBERTY. Still-lustrous yellow-gold surfaces show elements of honey-orange.(Registry values: P1, N1)

1633

1799 $10 Large Stars Obverse MS62 PCGS. Breen-6841, Taraszka-22, BD-10, R.3. The Large Stars Obverse is here paired with a reverse where a leaf tip meets the I in AMERICA at its lower right corner, and the lowest berry is under the right foot of the last A in AMERICA. Ten different die varieties are known for the 1799 ten dollar gold, including eight pairings for the Small Stars Obverse, only two for the Large Stars Obverse. The BD-10 is by far the more available of the two, as the BD-9 Large Stars gains a Bass-Dannreuther ranking of High R.6, or only 14-18 known. With the BD-10, the estimated 300-400 pieces known mean that occasionally nice Mint State examples such as the present piece appear on the market. This piece is sharply struck, with deep orange-gold color and bright semiprooflike fields. Although a few light abrasions account for the grade, none is worthy of singular mention. For all Large Stars coins, Population: 32 in 62, 63 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

1634

1800 $10 AU55 NGC. Breen-6842, Taraszka-23, BD-1, High R.3. The only die pair known for the year, with an 1800-dated obverse paired with a workhorse reverse that had served in 1799 and would see use again in 1801. This modestly worn example is well-defined overall, if slightly soft at the word STATES and a few of the obverse stars. Sun-yellow and orange-gold colors mingle on surprisingly radiant surfaces. The minor marks and wispy abrasions present in the fields are well-scattered, making this an attractive coin for the grade and type. Census: 22 in 55, 67 finer (7/09).(Registry values: P2)

1635

1801 $10 PCGS Genuine. Breen-6843, Taraszka-25, BD-2, R.2. The PCGS number ending in .98 indicates Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS considered this coin not gradable. In our opinion, it has XF (nearly AU) details but is hairlined from cleaning, and there are pinscratches near the bust tip and on the upper left obverse field. The reverse rim has a minor ding at 9:30. Orange-gold toning persists near design crevices.(Registry values: P1, N1)

1636

1801 $10 AU55 NGC. Breen-6843, Taraszka-25, BD-2, R.2. Although many collectors shy away from the series because of its priciness, the Capped Bust eagle gold coins minted from 1797 through 1804 are arguably the fledgling United States' most impressive coins; wonderful mementos of that historic era when the young nation first began flexing its wings in international affairs. Produced in two subtypes with the Small Eagle (1795-1797) and Heraldic Eagle reverses (1797-1804), the entire series comprises a mintage of only 132,000-plus pieces. Of the dates produced (none made in 1802), the 1801 is the most available today, while still rare and seldom-seen in the larger scheme of U.S. coinage. Bass and Dannreuther comment, "Calling the 1799 and 1801 eagles common is only relative, as the number of survivors of each date is probably in the high hundreds or certainly not many more than a thousand of each date. Every early eagle date is rarer than, say, an 1856 Flying Eagle cent and many times rarer than a 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln cent."
This variety is readily attributed by star 8 having two points close to the cap, and star 13 almost grazes the bust tip. The stars, of a new style, show longer and thinner spokes or spines. On the reverse, the eagle's upper beak nearly touches a star just below. The devices are surprisingly sharp on each side with strong hair detail on the obverse as well as breast feathers above the shield. Bright yellow-gold color overall with a few small contact marks in the fields. A wonderful and impressive early type coin.(Registry values: P1)

1637

1803 $10 Extra Star AU58 NGC. Breen-6845, Taraszka-30, BD-5, High R.4. A faint outline of the small "extra" star is seen in the last cloud on the reverse. Only one obverse die was used to strike all 1803 eagles, but six reverse dies are known: four with small reverse stars, and two (BD-5 and BD-6) with large reverse stars. This piece is Bass-Dannreuther die state g/b, as evidenced by the die crack on the reverse from the rim to the center of the right wing, a die line (possibly clashing) in the right wing, and a clash mark below the third cloud.
Charming yellow-gold patina coats the lightly abraded surfaces of this near-Mint State example. Liberty's hair is a touch soft, but the reverse is sharply defined. Flashy luster adds to the aesthetic appeal. John Dannreuther (2006) estimates that 90 to 110 examples of this variety are known, but our experience suggests that the number of survivors is even lower.

Liberty Eagles

1638

1838 $10 VF20 PCGS. The 7,200 Coronet eagles struck in 1838 were the first circulation-issue examples of the denomination coined since 1804. This VF example, though clearly worn, retains subtle luster remnants in the mustard-gold surfaces. Well struck for the issue, though a few pinscratches appear around the portrait and a line of reed marks appears in the field above the eagle's neck.(Registry values: N1793)

1639

1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters PCGS Genuine. A trace of an underdigit is seen to the right of the 9 in the date, but it is impossible to say whether it is an 8 as described on the holder. The PCGS number ending in .98 suggests Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, the coin has the details of an AU specimen. Myriad abrasions are visible on both sides, with a small gouge noted in the left obverse field. Still, this is a nicely detailed example of this scarce issue.

1640

1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters AU53 NGC. Wheat-gold surfaces show elements of mildly reflective luster despite light wear. Both sides show numerous fine, scattered abrasions, yet the eye appeal is strong. A pleasing example of this distinctive type, today best known for the hairstyle of Liberty, which shows a different pattern of curls from that present in later years.(Registry values: N4719)

1641

1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters AU58 NGC. An attractive near-Mint example of this increasingly popular early Liberty eagle subtype, mildly reflective yellow-gold with occasional dusky elements. Well struck in the centers, if softly defined on the stars, with several light abrasions noted on the portrait. A trace of wear determines the grade. Census: 34 in 58, 10 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1642

1841 $10 AU53 NGC. Rich orange-gold color is the most striking attribute of this modestly worn early Coronet ten. Numerous abrasions are present on each side, including one close to 3 o'clock on the obverse rim. Census: 24 in 53, 55 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1643

1843-O $10 AU55 NGC. Considerable yellow-orange luster remains on each side, and this O-mint eagle has substantially above-average detail for the issue. Modestly worn with just a few too many fine marks for the next highest AU grade.(Registry values: N2998)

1644

1848 $10 AU58 ★ NGC. This apricot-gold No Motto ten has substantial luster across the borders and devices. Well detailed and not heavily abraded. A shield ring is present atop the second vertical stripe, a feature more often associated with New Orleans eagles of the era. Presently the only 1848 ten awarded a Star designation from NGC.(Registry values: N1793)

1645

1848-O $10 AU55 NGC. The 1848-O is a scarce issue with a mintage of just 38,850 pieces, and it is seldom seen in AU and higher grades. Lovely orange-gold patina embraces both sides of this lightly abraded specimen. The strike is weak, particularly on the stars, as almost always seen, and there are hints of verdigris in the protected areas. Plenty of luster resides in the fields, especially on the reverse. A shield ring is noted atop the second vertical stripe. Census: 20 in 55, 23 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1646

1849-O $10 --Cleaned--ICG. AU50 Details. This issue is highly challenging, as noted by Garrett and Guth: "In terms of the number of survivors from the New Orleans Mint, the 1849-O eagle is exceeded in rarity only by the 1841-O issue." This modestly worn yellow-gold piece shows scattered abrasions and hairlines; still, glimmers of semiprooflike luster are present close to the devices.(Registry values: N4719)

1647

1853-O $10 AU55 NGC. Light yellow-gold at the still-lustrous centers with a touch of orange closer to the rims. Scattered abrasions overall but only minor wear at the highest points of the design. The variety without a shield ring atop the second vertical shield stripe.(Registry values: N1793)

1648

1854-O $10 Small Date AU55 ★ NGC. The NGC Census suggests that the Small Date is scarcer than the Large Date. Both are identically priced in the 2010 Guide Book. This New Orleans No Motto example has ample glimmers of luster, and the nicely struck straw-gold surfaces are free from distracting abrasions. As of (8/09), the only 1854-O ten with a Star designation from NGC.(Registry values: N1793)

1649

1856 $10 MS61 PCGS. The advent of double eagle production caused in a reduction in ten dollar mintages. Only 60,490 pieces were struck in 1856, less than one-tenth the 1849 emission. Most survivors are in XF or AU grades, but the present example has full design detail, smooth surfaces, and much orange-gold luster. Certified in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)

1650

1860 $10 AU50 PCGS. Bulging bun subtype. Strong sun-yellow color with slight remaining luster at the margins. Numerous light to moderate marks are present, though actual wear is minor and generally visible as alloy on the high points. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 17 in 50, 26 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1651

1860 $10 MS61 NGC. Rounded bun subtype. Only 15,055 ten dollar business strikes were produced at the Philadelphia Mint in 1860. All Mint State specimens are exceptional rarities. Indeed, NGC and PCGS combined have certified just 12 Uncirculated pieces, mostly in MS60 and MS61. The yellow-gold surfaces of this MS61 example exhibit well struck design elements, save for softness in the centers of the top-most stars. Distributed minuscule marks result in only minor interruptions in the luster flow. Census: 3 in 61, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1652

1865-S $10 865 Over Inverted 186--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. A famous inverted date blunder, similar to that seen on the 1844, 44 Over 81 cent. A normal date 1865-S also exists, and both varieties share a low mintage of 16,700 pieces. Most survivors grade between VF and AU. Only a single Mint State example is known, recovered from the S.S. Brother Jonathan. This somewhat glossy representative has substantial luster for the XF level, although the centers show moderate incompleteness of strike.(Registry values: N2998)

1653

1868 $10 AU50 PCGS. Except for the 1861, all ten dollar issues from the 1860s have very low mintages. The 1868 production of 10,630 pieces is actually higher than most Philadelphia dates from that decade. The present example briefly entered commerce, but retains luster in protected areas. The wingtips have only faint wear. Abrasions are scattered but few are of any consequence.(Registry values: N2998)

1654

1871-CC $10 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. The 1871-CC is a scarce coin within the Liberty Head Reverse Motto eagle series. Only 8,085 pieces were struck, and Douglas Winter, in his Gold Coins of the Carson City Mint, estimates 90 to 100 extant. The bright yellow-gold surfaces of this VF30 Details coin reveal fine hairlines under magnification and a scattering of small marks. The design features exhibit nice detail despite moderate wear.(Registry values: N1793)

1655

1871-S $10 AU55 PCGS. CAC. A difficult issue whose mintage of 16,500 pieces went directly into circulation. None are known in Mint State, since there were no West Coast collectors of the denomination until decades later. This is a sharply defined Choice AU example that has noticeable remaining luster and scattered marks associated with the grade. A minor obverse rim nick is at 5 o'clock. Population: 3 in 55, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1656

1873-S $10 AU50 NGC. With just 12,000 examples struck, the 1873-S eagle is one of many low-mintage San Francisco gold issues that have long been underrated. Though modestly worn with light, scattered abrasions, the present gold-orange piece has excellent eye appeal. Census: 10 in 50, 29 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1657

1880 $10 MS62 NGC. This example is a splendid representative for the grade, with frosty luster and brilliant light yellow surfaces. Few marks or other imperfections are evident, even with a glass. NGC has only certified 37 finer pieces.(Registry values: N991)

1658

1880-CC $10 XF45 NGC. A luminous tan-gold Choice XF example, well struck in the centers if softly defined on the stars. Lightly abraded with a small alloy spot at the base of Liberty's neck.(Registry values: N991)

1659

1880-CC $10 AU50 PCGS. Impressive luster in the fields is minimally affected by scattered abrasions, none of which merit individual mention. The high points show light wear that is typical of the grade, but the reverse is exceptionally bold and practically untouched. Housed in a green label holder. One of just 11,190 pieces minted. Population: 25 in 50, 42 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1660

1880-CC $10 AU55 NGC. The 1880-CC eagle had a low mintage of just 11,190 pieces and Mint State examples are rare. This lightly circulated piece boasts lustrous surfaces and crisply defined design elements and would make an excellent representative. Wafts of lavender and violet combine with medium-yellow patina on both sides. Census: 42 in 55, 40 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1661

1881-O $10 AU58 PCGS. The New Orleans Mint reopened in 1879 to strike silver dollars. Ten dollar pieces were an afterthought, coined in small quantities through 1883. Only 8,350 1881-O tens were struck. This example has little indication of high-point friction, and contact is minimal save for a cluster of thin marks beneath the hairbun. Population: 4 in 58, 2 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1662

1881-S $10 MS63 NGC. The 1881-S is scarce in Select Mint State and essentially impossible to locate in a higher grade. NGC reports just 18 pieces at the MS63 level, and neither major service reports any finer examples (8/09). Dusty yellow-gold patina in the margins yields to brighter color over the centers. Shimmering satiny luster highlights the boldly struck details.(Registry values: N2998)

1663

1881-S $10 MS63 PCGS. The 1881-S ten dollar can be located without much difficulty through the MS62 level of preservation. MS63 pieces, on the other hand, are quite challenging, and no finer examples have been certified by either PCGS or NGC. Variegated peach-gold, mint-green, and apricot patina adorn both sides, each of which is sharply struck. Lustrous surfaces reveal a scattering of minute grade-defining marks. Population: 24 in 63, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1664

1882 $10 MS62 Prooflike NGC. A boldly impressed and elegant piece with considerable mirrors in the wheat-gold fields. Lightly abraded overall, as often seen, yet distinctly appealing. NGC has graded only one finer Prooflike example (8/09).

1665

1882-CC $10 AU55 NGC. The production of eagles at the Carson City Mint dropped in 1882 as the facility shifted to half eagles and double eagles. This Choice AU coin displays luster in the recessed areas of its peach-gold surfaces that are tinted with greenish-tan. An even strike characterizes the design elements, though minor softness occurs in the hair at Liberty's ear. Light marks are scattered over both sides. This issue is nearly unobtainable in Mint State. Census: 41 in 55, 39 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1666

1883-CC $10 MS60 NGC. The 1883-CC Liberty Head eagle had a tiny emission of only 12,000 coins, and today it is virtually unknown in Mint State. Besides the present piece, NGC has certified two other Mint State examples, with a single MS61 finer. PCGS has graded a single MS60 example as the finest and only Mint State specimen (8/09). Rusty Goe points out that most of the local gold that flowed into Carson City in this year went toward production of double eagles, not eagles, and estimates that only 2% of the original mintage survives--in any grade.
The appealing surfaces on this specimen are lustrous yellow-gold, with a good strike and fewer singular abrasions than might be expected for the grade. Both sides, but especially the reverse, are somewhat prooflike, also as expected from such a low production. As Goe adds, most of the "handful of Mint State pieces in existence" are in "strong hands." Expect the bidder cards to fly high on this piece. Census: 3 in 60, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1667

1883-O $10 AU50 NGC. The 1883-O ranks among the rarest Liberty Head eagles, with an astonishingly low mintage of just 800 pieces. Only four other tens from the 19th and 20th centuries can claim a mintage below 1,000 coins. Unsurprisingly, the 1883-O seldom appears at auction, and when it does, it is subject to fierce competition from bidders. Heritage has not offered an AU or finer example for over 10 years. This is an important opportunity to acquire a high-end representative.
Captivating semiprooflike reflectivity enhances the yellow-gold surfaces. The strike is a bit weak, most notably on the obverse, and there are a number of light abrasions as consistent with the grade. There are, however, no marks that warrant individual mention. An appealing example of this highly desirable issue. NGC and PCGS combined report just 40 pieces in all grades, some of which are likely multiple submissions of the same coin. Census: 3 in 50, 10 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1668

1886-S $10 MS63 PCGS. Attractive orange-gold patination tinted with light green bathes the lustrous surfaces of this Select S-mint eagle. A well executed strike leaves strong detail on the design features. A scattering of light marks denies a higher grade. PCGS has seen only 10 pieces finer and NGC nine higher (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1669

1887-S $10 MS63 PCGS. Strong and slightly satiny orange-kissed luster dominates the eye appeal of this faintly abraded Select coin. The central detail is impressive. PCGS has graded just two finer pieces (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1670

1888 $10 MS62 PCGS. Lovely light yellow patina covers the satiny surfaces, with just a hint of green in the periphery. The strike is sharp, and there are no significant marks. Population: 13 in 62, 6 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1671

1889-S $10 MS63 PCGS. Variegated green and peach-gold patina adorns this Select ten dollar. Lustrous surfaces are generally well struck and reveal just a few minor surface and rim marks. Difficult to obtain any finer.(Registry values: N1793)

1672

1889-S $10 MS63 PCGS. The 1889-S has a reasonable mintage of 425,400 pieces, but most Uncirculated survivors are scuffy from loose bag storage. Only a single Gem has been certified by NGC and PCGS combined. The present coin has extensive luster, a precise strike, and scattered small marks on the left obverse field.(Registry values: N1793)

1673

1890 $10 MS62 NGC. The 1890 has a small mintage of 57,980 pieces. Uncirculated examples are moderately scarce, and are nearly always well abraded. The present coin has scattered field grazes, but lacks any objectionable marks.(Registry values: N1793)

1674

1890 $10 MS62 PCGS. A lightly marked lower mintage Philadelphia eagle that exhibits an exacting strike and has decent luster. NGC and PCGS combined have certified a scant 20 pieces finer, as of (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1675

1890-CC $10 MS61 PCGS. Eye-catching prooflike reflectivity fills the fields of this spectacular yellow-gold representative. The strike is nearly full. A number of grade-defining abrasions are visible in the fields, but none merit specific mention. Just 17,500 pieces were minted. Population: 24 in 61, 40 finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1676

1891-CC $10 MS61 NGC. Flashy luster radiates beneath the splendid yellow-gold patina that covers both sides. Peppered abrasions limit the grade, but none are individually noteworthy. A nice example from the popular Carson City Mint.(Registry values: N1793)

1677

1891-CC $10 MS61 PCGS. Generous orange elements grace this otherwise sun-yellow Carson City ten. Strongly struck with considerable eye appeal despite a number of wispy abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)

1678

1891-CC $10 MS61 NGC. FS-501. Breen-7035. The mintmark is clearly repunched. Bright yellow-gold luster with a boldly struck portrait. Though wispy abrasions are noted in the surrounding fields, the devices on each side are comparatively well-preserved.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1679

1891-CC $10 MS62 PCGS. A touch of deep purple accents the mostly yellow-gold patina that covers both sides. Scattered abrasions define the grade, but none merit specific mention. Crisply struck with flashy luster.(Registry values: N1793)

1680

1891-CC $10 MS62 NGC. Crisply struck with immense luster that enlivens the wheat-gold surfaces. Though numerous fine abrasions preclude Select status, the eye appeal is strong for the grade.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1681

1891-CC $10 MS63 NGC. FS-501. Breen-7035. The mintmark is obviously repunched. Fresh lemon-yellow luster enlivens the fields and the crisply struck devices. Though minor, scattered marks pepper each side, these are consistent with the grade and have little impact on the eye appeal. Any finer example of this later Carson City eagle issue is a condition rarity.(Registry values: N2998)

1682

1892-CC $10 MS62 PCGS. Garrett and Guth (2006) write, "The 1892-CC eagle sports a fairly hefty mintage for a CC-Mint $10 gold piece, but the rate of survivorship is particularly low, at least in relation to other dates from this mint." A glance at the population data from NGC and PCGS confirms that statement. Flashy luster radiates from the medium-yellow surfaces of this lightly abraded and powerfully impressed specimen. Population: 9 in 62, 3 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1683

1892-O $10 MS62 PCGS. A scarce New Orleans ten with a mintage of only 26,688 pieces. This coin shows original surfaces with gold-orange patina overall and underlying satiny mint luster. A couple of deeper alloy spots are seen on each side, caused by improper mixture of the gold/copper alloy. Sharply detailed.(Registry values: N1793)

1684

1893-O $10 MS62 PCGS. Apricot-gold surfaces display wisps of lilac and sky-blue and are well struck up, save for weakness in some of the star centers. Distributed marks are visible over both sides, but most of the luster is intact. Housed in a green label holder. This issue is quite rare any finer.(Registry values: N1793)

1685

1894-O $10 MS62 PCGS. Boldly impressed with flashy luster and no trace of wear. Both sides show a number of scattered abrasions, though the apparent flaw to the right of Liberty's hair bun is actually a retained planchet lamination. Population: 54 in 62, 21 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1686

1894-S $10 AU58 ICG. Sharply struck with flashy light yellow-gold luster. Both sides show light, scattered abrasions and a few more significant marks, though actual wear is scant.(Registry values: N1793)

1687

1897-O $10 MS62 PCGS. This lustrous and sharply defined Mint State piece has reflective fields with pleasing yellow surfaces. Both sides have grade-consistent marks. A few darker toning specks attest to its originality. Population: 50 in 62, 26 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1688

1897-O $10 MS62 PCGS. CAC. An outstanding example that virtually makes the next grade level, with brilliant, frosty yellow luster and sharp design motifs. This example is finer than most of the survivors from the original mintage of 42,500 coins.(Registry values: N1793)

1689

1898 $10 MS65 NGC. The 1898 is seldom seen at such a lofty level. Whispers of red in the margins enhance the otherwise yellow-gold surfaces. A couple of pin-sized handling marks do not distract. Dazzling satiny luster complements the boldly defined design elements. Census: 28 in 65, 7 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1690

1899 $10 MS64 PCGS. A solid strike imparts sharp delineation to the devices of this highly lustrous near-Gem. A few small marks, more so on the reverse, account for the grade. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)

1691

1903 $10 MS64 PCGS. The 1903 ten dollar can be acquired without too much trouble through the MS63 level of preservation. Near-Gems are scarce and Gems are extremely elusive. Beyond that, this issue is virtually unobtainable. Glowing luster embraces this MS64 specimen, and a well executed strike endows the design elements. Light obverse grazes preclude Gem classification. Population: 48 in 64, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1692

1903 $10 MS64 PCGS. Despite its relatively diminutive mintage of 125,830 pieces, the 1903 is readily available in low Mint State grades. In Choice Uncirculated, however, it becomes scarce, and Gem examples are rare. The present coin boasts appealing satiny luster throughout the rose-accented surfaces. A sharply detailed and minimally marked specimen. Population: 48 in 64, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1693

1903 $10 MS64 PCGS. Crisply impressed with rich orange overtones across otherwise yellow-gold surfaces. Slightly frosty luster with a minimally marked obverse, though an abrasion is noted over the eagle's neck. Elusive in near-Gem and decidedly rare any higher; PCGS has graded only one finer representative (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1694

1907 $10 MS64 NGC. The highly lustrous surfaces of this pleasing near-Gem are imbued with traces of mint-green, lilac, and tan. Sharply struck throughout. Some wispy slide marks are visible on the cheek. This issue becomes more difficult in higher grades.(Registry values: N1793)

1695

1907-D $10 MS64 PCGS. Precisely struck and lustrous with exceptional preservation aside from a single thin mark beneath the hair bun. Although the first-year 1906-D is available in MS64, its 1907 Denver Mint successor is much scarcer at this level. PCGS Population data indicates 42 pieces have been certified as MS64 (7/09), but one has to wonder how many certifications reflect resubmissions from attempts to attain the MS65 grade, which has yet to be achieved or surpassed at PCGS.(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Liberty Eagles

1696

1905 $10 PR58 NGC. Because of the spending value of ten dollars, proof Liberty Motto eagles were worth only a slight premium over face prior to Roosevelt's gold recall. Even professional numismatists such as B. Max Mehl often simply deposited large denomination gold proof coins at the bank. This still-flashy example may have been spent by an heir during the Great Depression. Decades later, it is worth thousands of dollars, since any proof Liberty eagle is a low mintage rarity. The butter-gold surfaces display minor scuffs from momentary circulation, and the face has a few faint thin marks. Census: 3 in 58, 37 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N1)

Indian Eagles

1697

1907 $10 Wire Rim MS65 NGC. The 1907 Wire Rim eagle is an experimental issue--but it is one that would have reached circulation had Teddy Roosevelt and Augustus Saint-Gaudens had their way, and had its design been more practical for coinage and commerce. Although it is listed in the Judd pattern reference (Judd-1901; Judd-1774 before the eighth edition), even the Judd editors waffle on the status of the piece: "Regular or pattern? This point can be debated."
The 1907 Wire Rim eagle, for all intents, can be included in the same class as another august group, the 1879 Flowing Hair stellas. Both were experimental designs, both are listed as patterns, and both were made as delicacies for the well-connected.
Notwithstanding its technical status, the 1907 Wire Rim is widely pursued and collected alongside the regular-issue coins beginning with the 1907 No Periods. Similarly, the 1879 Flowing Hair stellas are often collected as part of a complete U.S. gold type set.
Garrett and Guth, in 100 Greatest U.S. Coins, discuss this in conjunction with the 1907 Rolled Rim issue that followed:

"Reportedly, 500 were struck and this design type is considered experimental per conventional wisdom, although research has revealed that, in fact, these were made as delicacies to be distributed by Mint officials, Treasury Department officials, and others. To acquire one of these, you needed a 'connection'! "

Akers' Handbook of 20th century gold notes an original mintage of 542 coins, of which "70 pieces were melted between 1915 and 1918," leaving a net distribution of 472 coins. Most of the existing specimens, at least those certified, are Gems or nearly so; the average certified survivor grades a bit better than MS63.
The present MS65 NGC-certified piece is a stunning work of numismatic art, with deep, even, consistent apricot-orange coloration throughout and splendid eye appeal. The obverse presents a wonderful cameo appearance--more through the design than through any obvious field-device contrast--and is virtually pristine, save for a trivial mark or two. Two minuscule dark flecks on Liberty's jawline are mentioned for pedigree purposes only. The reverse is equally appealing.
This Gem would make a splendid beginning on a U.S. gold collection that could surely take a lifetime of joy (and some mighty deep pockets) to complete: an entire 1907 type set of U.S. gold, from the quarter eagle through double eagle. Such a collection would include the 1907 Liberty Head quarter eagle; the P- and D-mint Liberty Head half eagles; the PDS set of Liberty Head eagles, along with the Wire Rim, Rolled Rim, and No Periods Saint-Gaudens eagles; the 1907-PDS Liberty Head twenties; and the final hurdle would be the 1907 Ultra High Relief Saint-Gaudens twenty, the High Reliefs with Wire Rim and Flat Rim, and the regular-issue 1907 Arabic numerals. Let us know if you want to take the challenge: We will be glad to help.(Registry values: N7079)

1698

1907 $10 No Periods MS61 NGC. The luminous yellow-gold surfaces of this ten dollar exhibit well struck design elements. Each side reveals a scattering of small marks.(Registry values: N991)

1699

1907 $10 No Periods MS62 NGC. Well struck on the reverse, though the hair framing Liberty's face is a trifle soft. Lovely canary-gold luster enhances the eye appeal.(Registry values: N991)

1700

1907 $10 No Periods MS62 PCGS. Strong and shining yellow-gold luster enlivens each side of this first-year Saint-Gaudens ten. Slight striking softness affects the centers, but the eye appeal is great for the grade.(Registry values: N991)

1701

1907 $10 No Periods MS63 NGC. A lustrous Select representative of this popular first-year Saint-Gaudens eagle issue, well struck with only a handful of light abrasions in the portrait area. Both sides offer rich color, with a light yellow obverse and deeper sun-gold shadings on the reverse. Great eye appeal for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1702

1908 $10 Motto MS64 PCGS. The peach-gold centers are encompassed by green-gold iridescence. Vibrant luster bathes the minimally abraded fields and devices. Boldly struck and highly pleasing. The reverse of the Indian eagle is similar to that of the Indian quarter eagle and half eagle, but the legend locations of IN GOD WE TRUST and E PLURIBUS UNUM are switched. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)

1703

1908 $10 Motto MS64 NGC. Though its Denver counterpart has more than twice the mintage, it is the Philadelphia 1908 Motto ten that is available for a price even at the MS64 level. This Choice sun-yellow coin has strong definition and impressive luster. If not for a mark on Liberty's cheek, it could make a claim for an even finer designation.(Registry values: N2998)

1704

1908-D $10 Motto MS63 NGC. Sharply struck with vivacious luster and attractively unmarked surfaces. Lightly toned in apricot and apple-green hues. One faint graze on the cheek determines the grade. The mintmark is lightly repunched east. Given its fairly generous mintage, the 1908-D Motto is surprisingly difficult to find in MS63 or finer.(Registry values: N2998)

1705

1909 $10 MS63 NGC. The 1909 is one of the scarcest issues in the ten dollar Indian series, and it is seldom available finer than MS63. This piece has the usual mattelike texture and satiny mint luster. The striking details are strong and well-balanced on each side, and there are only the moderate abrasions one would expect from a coin in this grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1706

1910 $10 MS65 NGC. The mintage for the 1910 is far less than for the common 1910-D (318,500 business strikes vs. 2,356,640 pieces). The surfaces of this lovely Gem show a pronounced granular texture with an overlay of satiny mint luster. The striking details are strong throughout and there are no significant abrasions present on this impressive, upper-end coin. Rich orange-gold coloration rounds out the picture of perfection for the collector.(Registry values: N2998)

1707

1910-D $10 MS63 PCGS. Both sides have rich yellow-gold color with a touch of sunset-orange gracing parts of the margins. Well struck with only minor marks and wispy abrasions contributing to the grade. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)

1708

1910-D $10 MS64 NGC. A beautiful orange-gold example with fully brilliant and lustrous surfaces. Both sides are sharply defined, and the surfaces are well above average for the Choice Mint State grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1709

1910-S $10 MS61 NGC. Impressively lustrous with wonderful yellow-gold color. Only a few abrasions define the grade, most notably a pair of long, thin scrapes to the left of the date.(Registry values: N991)

1710

1911 $10 MS67 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Kutasi. The 1911 is one of the more frequently encountered issues in the ten dollar Indian series, but its availability drops off dramatically after the MS64 level. Superb coins are virtually nonexistent and are certainly no more available than the 1932 or 1926. Only seven other pieces have been so graded by PCGS with none finer, while NGC has certified seven coins with three finer (7/09).
One of the most interesting stories about the 1911 ten dollar, one that helps explain its availability in high grade, is the discovery of a hoard in the early 1990s. A Pontiac dealership in Ulysses, Kansas had gone out of business after many decades of selling cars and parts. A prospective buyer of the dealership was looking through a dusty storeroom of obsolete parts, and he discovered an old carburetor box that contained 30-40 Mint State 1911 eagles. Apparently the coins had been hidden by the original owner who had long since passed away.
The surfaces of this piece show the fine-grained texture one expects from this date, with a generous overlay of yellow-orange frosted mint luster that flows around each side, unimpeded by the abrasions one normally expects from this type. In fact, the only marks we see are a couple of minute, inoffensive ones on the Indian's temple. Simply outstanding quality in this challenging series. Sharply defined throughout.
Ex: Phillip Morse Collection (Heritage, 11/05), lot 6510, where it realized $46,000; 2007 FUN Auction (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 3173.(Registry values: N7079)

1711

1912 $10 MS64 NGC. Considered a common date in the Indian eagle series, the 1912 is a conditionally rare issue that is seldom seen in grades finer than MS64. In fact, NGC has certified a number of similar pieces, but only 76 finer ones. This eagle is fully brilliant with rich orange gold luster and exceptional design definition.(Registry values: N2998)

1712

1913 $10 MS64 NGC. There are a number of high grade 1913 tens available because of a couple of small hoards that were discovered in recent decades. This piece is representative of many of the better examples known. The mint luster is bright and frosted, and there is just a hint of light reddish patina on each side. A well-struck and lightly abraded example of this popular and well-produced P-mint.(Registry values: N1793)

1713

1913-S $10 AU55 NGC. Softly struck as usual with dusky khaki-gold luster. Though lightly worn, this is a fundamentally pleasing representative of its low-mintage Saint-Gaudens eagle issue.(Registry values: N1793)

1714

1914-D $10 MS63 PCGS. Apricot-gold and mint-green compete for territory on the lustrous surfaces of this Select D-mint piece. Sharply struck design features contribute to the eye appeal, and only a few small marks are present on each side.(Registry values: N1793)

1715

1916-S $10 MS66 PCGS. The 1916-S gold coinages of tens and twenties were the "last call" for U.S. high-denomination coinage until 1920, and though they were struck while Europe was still gripped by the Great War, significant quantities of the 1916-S eagle made their way across the Atlantic, where they were saved from the great gold melt that took place in their native country. Following the relaxation of import controls, the 1916-S enjoyed considerable repatriation, and small hoard quantities were also discovered within U.S. borders, and so in most grades the 1916-S eagle is readily obtainable with a little patience.
Above the Gem level, however, appearances come much less frequently; the combined certified population shows just eight MS66 examples and two MS67 coins, with none finer than that, and aside from one NGC-graded MS66 coin, they all reside in a PCGS holder. With only 10 coins total graded above MS65, the 1916-S eagle is readily recognized as a condition rarity, and Heritage has offered only a handful of examples on par with the magnificent Premium Gem offered here.
Both sides exhibit rich luster with light to medium yellow-gold color. The overall definition is substantially above-average, though the highest design elements show slight blurring of detail, as often seen. Carefully preserved with a touch of frostiness, though a couple of tiny, isolated marks are visible on the reverse. All things considered, an immensely appealing Premium Gem that is sure to bring enjoyment to the next collector who owns it.(Registry values: N1)

1716

1932 $10 MS64 PCGS. Splendid satiny luster shimmers throughout the yellow-gold surfaces. Several wispy luster grazes preclude a higher grade. A boldly struck and appealing representative.(Registry values: N1793)

1717

1932 $10 MS66 NGC. The 1932 is a frequent choice among type collectors and this attractive coin would make an outstanding representative. Captivating satiny luster shines beneath the pleasing yellow-gold patina. The strike is sharp, and several light grazes do not detract from the excellent eye appeal.(Registry values: N2998)

Liberty Double Eagles

1718

1850 $20 XF45 NGC. A luminous Choice XF example of the first circulating double eagle coined in Philadelphia. Minor wear across the high points combines with a degree of striking weakness and scattered abrasions.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1719

1850 $20 AU50 NGC. Lovely yellow-orange patina covers both sides, with hints of darker color and minor verdigris in some of the recesses. Scattered abrasions are consistent with the grade and none merit specific mention. This well-detailed piece still has plenty of luster in the fields. A splendid representative of the first regular issue double eagle.(Registry values: N1793)

1720

1850 $20 AU53 NGC. Luminous gold-orange surfaces show scattered abrasions, but the eye appeal of this first-year double eagle is strong for the grade. Accounting for wear, the detail on the central devices is above-average. While circulated examples of this historic issue are available for a price, Mint State coins are far more elusive.(Registry values: N1793)

1721

1850 $20 AU55 NGC. The 1850 is a highly popular issue with demand from both type collectors and double eagle enthusiasts. Many saw circulation and they are elusive in Mint State. Charming medium-yellow patina covers both sides of this lightly abraded specimen. The tips of the eagle's wing are a little soft, but the rest of the details are sharp.(Registry values: N1793)

1722

1850 $20 AU55 NGC. The 1850 double eagle is always popular with type coin collectors. It is also generally not available finer than the present example. This coin has bright yellow-gold surfaces with a trace of semireflectivity in the fields. The surfaces are moderately abraded on the obverse, but surprisingly clean on the reverse. Well struck.(Registry values: N1793)

1723

1850 $20 AU55 NGC. Inspection of NGC/PCGS population data indicates that the 1850 double eagle is found mostly in the high-end VF to low-level AU range. Mint State pieces, especially the higher levels thereof, are difficult to acquire. Rich orange-gold patina uniformly covers this Choice AU specimen that retains traces of luster in the recessed areas. Sharp detail is apparent on the design features despite high-point wear. There are fewer marks than what might be expected for a large, heavy gold coin that saw some circulation.(Registry values: N1793)

1724

1850 $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc. Details. This fully detailed green-gold example exhibits criss-cross hairlines throughout both sides. Since an 1849 is out of reach for all collectors regardless of income or influence, the 1850 can be regarded as the beginning of the Liberty double eagle series.(Registry values: N2998)

1725

1850-O $20 XF40 ANACS. Both sides of this first-year New Orleans double eagle show considerable peripheral striking softness, and the centers, while better-defined, also show evidence of wear. Still, the ample yellow-gold luster gracing each side is indicative of XF quality. Scattered wispy abrasions are as expected for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1726

1850-O $20 AU53 NGC. A perennially popular issue, the only branch mint emission from the first (collectible) year of this largest and most impressive classic U.S. gold denomination. The popularity is equal parts scarcity and availability; it is the scarcest among the 1850-O through 1852-O issues, yet enough exist in AU grades that persistent collectors can obtain a nice example. In Mint State the equation changes, where the 1852-O is incredibly rare and the subject of feverish demand on the infrequent occasions when a true Uncirculated piece become available in the marketplace.
This piece shows a bold and pleasing strike over choice surfaces that still display considerable remaining luster. The abrasions can be characterized more as light field chatter than any significant marks. The O mintmark is stronger on the right than on the left, apparently from an uneven impression into the die. Census: 53 in 53, 68 finer (8/09).
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1727

1851 $20 AU55 NGC. Both sides of this Choice AU twenty display attractive peach-gold patina and retain luster in the protected areas. A nicely defined piece that reveals just the expected number of marks characteristic of brief circulation.(Registry values: N1793)

1728

1851-O $20 AU53 NGC. Eye-catching luster radiates from the yellow-gold surfaces of this early New Orleans double eagle. The strike is sharp save for some softness on the hair above Liberty's head. Scattered abrasions and light hairlines preclude a higher grade, but there are no marks of individual significance.(Registry values: N1793)

1729

1852 $20 AU58 NGC. Charming rose-yellow patina covers both sides of this lustrous near-Mint State specimen. The eagle's wingtips and Liberty's hair are a bit soft, but the peripheral details are sharp. Peppered abrasions are consistent with the grade, but none merit individual mention. The 1852 twenty can be challenging in high grades.(Registry values: N991)

1730

1852-O $20 AU55 PCGS. Among the more available O-mint issues from the first decade of the new Liberty Head double eagle, the 1852-O is nonetheless elusive in its own right. It is a widely pursued issue, but one where the search will occasionally pay off. This piece displays bright yellow-gold surfaces with mild field reflectivity. The strike is sharply executed in the centers, but soft on the stars along the obverse periphery. That side is also remarkably mark-free. The reverse displays two diagonal contact marks, one on the lower shield, one through the TW in TWENTY. Population: 30 in 55, 42 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1731

1852-O $20 AU58 NGC. The Liberty Head double eagle series was introduced in 1850, the year after the California Gold Rush got seriously under way, as an outlet for the massive gold stocks traveling eastward from the Fields of Gold. Since the San Francisco branch mint opened only four years later in 1854, the New Orleans Mint pieces from early in the series are justifiably high on collectors' want lists. They combine immense historicity with antebellum romance and charm--and considerable numismatic scarcity.
The 1852-O is among the more available early O-mint issues (while still quite scarce), and hence is a popular choice for collectors desiring a type coin, or for a high-grade representative in a date set. This example is quite close to Uncirculated, and as such is considerably finer than the average example, which is likely to grade VF-XF at best. (The average certified survivor grades a bit better than Choice XF.) The piece is sharply struck in the centers, but noticeably weak at the rims on both sides. Compensation arrives in the form of pristine, nearly mark-free surfaces, colored beautiful yellow-gold. A single nick on Liberty's cheek is not overly bothersome. NGC has certified 14 pieces finer (8/09).
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1732

1853 $20 MS62 PCGS. Production of double eagles at Philadelphia slid considerably from 1852 to 1853, from over 2 million pieces to less than 1.3 million. Still, the 1853 double eagle is relatively available in lesser grades. Higher-end coins are another matter, and Mint State examples are particularly elusive, with the date becoming a condition rarity in MS62 and better. This wheat-gold piece has an excellent strike for the issue and smooth luster that shows only a few disturbances in the left obverse field. Scattered abrasions on the portrait contribute to the grade. Population: 19 in 62, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1733

1853/2 $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. FS-301, formerly FS-008. The die lump below the R of LIBERTY is prominent. Yellow-gold and peach-gold show after-effects of a past cleaning, and the left obverse field is cloudy.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1734

1853/2 $20 AU58 PCGS. FS-301, formerly FS-008. As recounted by Garrett and Guth in their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins, "Lee Minshull reports that the true 1853, 3/2 variety can be positively identified by a small die bulge below the R of LIBERTY." On this piece, the bulge is not only present, but prominent, as is the feature within the lower loop of the 3. Both sides sport warm and inviting yellow-orange luster. Only a handful of stray, wispy abrasions are present, and just a touch of friction across the high points precludes a Mint State designation. Population: 12 in 58, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1735

1853/2 $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. FS-301, formerly FS-008. The large raised die dot under the R of LIBERTY is diagnostic of the so-called 1853/2 variety. The yellow-gold surfaces of this twenty dollar retain a good amount of luster despite the light cleaning. High magnification brings out fine hairlines, somewhat more so on the obverse. The design elements are well defined, and each side reveals just a few minor contact marks.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

1736

1853-O $20 AU55 NGC. In 1851, the New Orleans Mint struck well over 300,000 double eagles, but mintages swiftly dwindled, and by 1853, that Southern facility's production was down to the five figures. This luminous gold-orange example is modestly abraded overall with crisp striking detail. Considerable eye appeal despite a few digs around the face. Census: 44 in 55, 38 finer (8/09).
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1737

1854 $20 Small Date XF45 NGC. Distributed unimportant marks and moderate wear on the wingtips indicate limited circulation, but luster brightens design recesses. A popular Type One issue.(Registry values: N991)

1738

1854 $20 Small Date AU50 NGC. The more common of the two die varieties of this date. The Small Date lacks the die dot on Liberty's neck near the curl that is diagnostic of the Large Date. Yellow-gold surfaces exhibit well defined design elements and retain luster in the protected areas. Moderate distributed marks occur over each side.(Registry values: N991)

1739

1854 $20 Small Date AU53 NGC. Pale yellow patina covers both sides of this lustrous representative. Liberty's hair is a touch soft, but most of the details are crisp. There are no marks of any consequence.(Registry values: N991)

1740

1854 $20 Small Date AU58 PCGS. The more common of the two die varieties. A good amount of luster remains on the orange-gold surfaces of this near-Mint State specimen. The details are nicely struck, and the surfaces are minimally abraded for a coin that saw brief circulation. A couple of planchet flaws do not detract. Population: 26 in 58 for both varieties, 21 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N991)

1741

1854-S $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. A modestly worn yellow-orange example of this first San Francisco double eagle issue. Moderately abraded surfaces also show a number of hairlines from a past cleaning.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1742

1855 $20 AU50 NGC. Well struck with soft luster remaining in the fields. A lightly worn coin with scattered abrasions and an alloy line behind the hair bun.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1743

1855-O $20 XF45 NGC. The 1855-O issue is rare in all grades, with an original emission only amounting to 8,000 coins, of which perhaps 100 pieces survive today, most in the VF-XF grade range. Despite its rarity, the issue is sometimes forgotten, sandwiched as it is between two great rarities in U.S. numismatics, the 1854-O and 1856-O double eagles. This Choice XF coin has the expected number of abrasions and degree of wear consistent with the grade. The double slanted 5s in the date are said to be the signature of Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, although unlike the large cents of the year, no double eagles are known with upright 5s. The orange-gold surfaces still display some muted luster clinging to the recesses, with equal parts eye appeal and historic interest. Census: 15 in 45, 23 finer (8/09).
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1744

1855-S $20 AU55 NGC. This yellow-gold Choice AU piece is well struck with considerable remaining luster. Minor handling marks appear on each side, as do more significant abrasions.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1745

1856-S $20 XF45 PCGS. This early San Francisco Mint double eagle has pale orange toning, and the only noticeable mark is a narrow abrasion near Liberty's forehead. The surfaces appear original and exude ample luster.(Registry values: N991)

1746

1856-S $20 AU50 ICG. Flashy fields are generally goldenrod with touches of orange. Light wear is present mostly on the high points on this modestly abraded coin.(Registry values: N1793)

1747

1856-S $20 AU55 NGC. The discovery of the S.S. Central America, which held more than 1,000 1856-S double eagles, changed the rarity of the issue. While the insert does not designate this Choice AU coming from this shipwreck, it might well have been part of that hoard. In any event, the honey-gold surfaces display luster in the protected areas and well defined devices. Distributed light marks are not serious.(Registry values: N1793)

1748

1857 $20 AU50 NGC. Light and lustrous yellow-gold color overall with an arc of deeper orange at the upper right obverse. Lightly worn with few abrasions for the AU50 designation.(Registry values: N1793)

1749

1857 $20 AU53 NGC. Traces of luster rest in the recesses of the honey-gold surfaces. High-point wear does not significantly diminish the coin's design detail. Distributed marks occur over both sides.(Registry values: N1793)

1750

1857 $20 AU55 NGC. A few scrapes are noted in the fields, and a minor abrasion is present near Liberty's eye. This example has light yellow color with deeper orange toning around the borders.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1751

1857 $20 --Spot Tooled Reverse--ICG. AU58 Details. Pleasing yellow-gold patina covers most of the surfaces, but a small deep purple spot is visible at the eagle's tail, with minor tooling visible around it. Both sides boast flashy luster and crisp design definition. The 1857 is scarce in Mint State.(Registry values: N1793)

1752

1857-O $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. A moderately worn yellow-orange example of this New Orleans double eagle issue. Though hairlines are present on the oddly luminous surfaces, there are only a few overt abrasions.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1753

1857-O $20 --Reverse Scratched--ICG. AU55 Details. With a mintage of 30,000 pieces, the 1857-O might not seem to be an important issue. It also tends to be overshadowed by the two legendary rarities from this decade, the 1854-O and 1856-O. Nevertheless, it is rare in its own right, both in absolute terms and as a condition rarity. As with many '57-O twenties, this piece has bright, reflective surfaces. The surfaces are lightly but notably abraded; of course, the most obvious mark is the intermittent scratch in the upper and left parts of the reverse. Still, an exceptionally well-preserved example of this important O-mint twenty.(Registry values: N2998)

1754

1857-S $20 AU53 NGC. Variety 20G, as described by Robert Evans in his July 2000 Numismatist article. It is unknown whether or not the present piece was recovered from the S.S. Central America, which sank that year with a quantity of the issue in cargo. Luster brightens the design of this moderately abraded Type I example.(Registry values: N1793)

1755

1857-S $20 AU55 NGC. A well-struck S-Mint twenty with pleasing straw-gold surfaces. Peppered abrasions are consistent with the grade, and there are no marks worthy of individual mention. Flashy luster on the reverse enhances the appeal.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1756

1857-S $20 AU58 NGC. Overall this impressive coin is well-defined and brightly lustrous with just a touch of rub across the highest parts of the design. The light yellow-gold surfaces are minimally marked save for a few flaws on the cheek and an abrasion on the upper part of Liberty's hair. This piece was not part of the S.S. Central America hoard, since the mintmark location is further to the right than on any of the varieties from that famous shipwreck.(Registry values: N1793)

1757

1857-S $20 Bold S MS63 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. SSCA 3905. A shining Select example of the best-known double eagle from the famous shipwreck, strongly struck with the signature blend of pale yellow and deeper apricot-orange color. Both sides show a handful of scattered abrasions, and two cuts on the hair below the coronet contribute to the grade.(Registry values: P2)

1758

1857-S $20 Bold 7, Faint S MS64 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. SSCA 3386. A shining near-Gem example of this less-represented die pair, light yellow-gold in the centers with rich yellow-orange closer to the rims. Though both sides show a few minor hits, the visual appeal is strong, as is the strike. A great representative of this popular shipwreck issue.(Registry values: P2)

1759

1858 $20 AU55 NGC. Bright, pale yellow-gold luster dominates this Choice AU coin. Light abrasions are scattered throughout, and a few spots of cloudy toning surround the coronet. While the 1858 double eagle has a relatively low mintage, examples are available through most grades, though the population dwindles in AU.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1760

1858-O $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. A challenging, yet slightly underrated New Orleans double eagle issue, the 1858-O has garnered increasing levels of respect in recent years. Though the present gold-orange piece has hairlines from a past cleaning, considerable reflective luster clings to parts of the margins. Well-defined but moderately abraded with a pinscratch to the right of the portrait.(Registry values: N2998)

1761

1858-O $20 AU55 NGC. This example has the appearance of a blundered obverse die, but it is not the variety described by Breen with an extra 8 protruding from the lowest hair curl. Instead, a projection extends from a hair strand into the middle of the neck, and it has every appearance of being a bottom serif from a stray digit 1. Another stray projection extends into the field from the upper left curve of the first 8 in the date. Each individual collector will have to determine if this variety is worthy of a premium over the normal market value for this date.
The mintage of this issue was 35,250 coins, and it is similar in overall rarity to the 1857-O double eagle. Examples are readily available in VF and XF grades, but it is seldom seen any nicer. Only eight examples were located among bounty from the S.S. Republic, compared to 64 examples of the 1858-S double eagle. Both sides are highly lustrous with rich orange-gold color. The surfaces are mildly abraded with evidence of a minute obverse rim bruise at star 1. This example has a weak, but clearly visible mintmark. Some prooflike surface is still visible in the protected areas around the devices.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1762

1858-S $20 AU53 PCGS. Deep orange-gold color with lively luster remaining in the fields. Well-defined central devices show only light wear and minor, scattered abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)

1763

1858-S $20 AU53 NGC. Strongly struck with light yellow-gold color and pleasing luster. This modestly worn example has its share of abrasions, but few of these are distracting.(Registry values: N1793)

1764

1858-S $20 AU55 NGC. Light olive-green accents enhance the mostly pale yellow patina that covers both sides. Each side has a number of small abrasions, but the only ones worthy of mention are located on Liberty's neck and cheek. A well-struck piece with flashy luster throughout. The 1858-S is rarely seen any finer.(Registry values: N1793)

1765

1859 $20 AU50 NGC. This Philadelphia issue with a five-figure mintage is challenging in any grade above XF. This still-lustrous yellow-gold piece is well struck for the date and has occasional hints of orange and alloy. Moderate abrasions are scattered across each side, and a rim bump is noted just to the left of the date. Census: 23 in 50, 71 finer (8/09).
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1766

1859-O $20 AU58 NGC. New Orleans was at the height of her global importance shortly before the Civil War, at the time this elusive issue was struck. The Queen of the Delta and her venerable Greek Revival-style mint would assume a somewhat lesser prominence in the decades following the great conflict. Transcontinental railroads (the first was completed in 1869) diminished the importance of steamship commerce, the abolition of slavery made cotton farming and shipping less profitable, and therefore less prominent--and the Civil War would shutter the New Orleans Mint for coinage purposes from February 1861 until 1879.
The 1859-O double eagle was produced to the extent of only 9,100 pieces. Such a small production puts the issue, according to the 2006 second edition of Doug Winter's Gold Coins of the New Orleans Mint: 1838-1909, in a tie (with the 1879-O) for fourth place as the overall rarest of the O-mint double eagles, behind the 1855-O (third), the 1854-O (second), and the coveted 1856-O. In high-grade rarity, Winter ranks the coin sixth out of 13 issues in the series.
Q. David Bowers says more simply, "In any and all grades, the 1859-O is important and rare." Even including the couple of coins recovered from the S.S. Republic, AU58 is basically the top end of the certified population, save for a single MS61 Prooflike at NGC. PCGS has graded two AU58 coins as the finest (8/09).
With only 9,100 coins produced, it is unsurprising that quite a few have semireflective surfaces (as does this piece), since the initial die polish had no chance to wear off. The surfaces are otherwise orange-gold and devoid of any mentionable abrasions. The strike is sharp in the centers, but there is a bit of peripheral softness, especially noticeable on the obverse stars.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

1767

1859-S $20 XF45 ANACS. An attractive wheat-gold S-mint twenty with ample luster remaining in the fields. A few long, thin abrasions are noted just to the left of Liberty's lips.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1768

1860 $20 AU53 NGC. Flashy luster in the margins accents the medium-yellow patina that covers both sides. A small mark to the left of Liberty's eye is barely worthy of mention. A few stars and Liberty's hair show minor softness as typical for the grade.(Registry values: N991)

1769

1860 $20 AU58 NGC. The NGC/PCGS population figures show the 1860 double eagle to be fairly plentiful in circulated condition. This near-Mint State example exhibits well defined motifs. Its yellow-gold surfaces reveal hints of light green and retain a considerable amount of luster. The expected number of light marks are scattered over each side.(Registry values: N991)

1770

1860 $20 AU58 NGC. NGC/PCGS population data indicate that the 1860 double eagle is plentiful in circulated grades but that Mint State coins are more challenging. This near-Mint State representative offers date or type collectors a reasonable choice. Its yellow-gold surfaces display a good amount of luster and well defined design features. The expected number of small marks are in line with a large, heavy coin that saw brief circulation.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1771

1860-O $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. The 1860-O double eagle ranks highly in the second tier of O-mint twenty rarities, alongside other pre-Civil War dates such as the 1859-O and 1861-O. This lightly worn example, though over-bright with hairlines on the lemon-gold surfaces from a past cleaning, remains a readily collectible example of its challenging issue.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1772

1860-S $20 AU53 NGC. Subtle peach infusions enliven the luminous butter-yellow surfaces of this 1860-S double eagle. The strike is pleasing for the issue, and though a few wispy abrasions are present in the fields, the overall eye appeal is suggestive of a better designation. Only minor wear marks the high points.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1773

1861 $20 AU53 NGC. Traces of luster reside in the recessed areas of this Civil War-era double eagle. Honey-gold surfaces are imbued with hints of light tan and are lightly abraded. Sharply defined save for minor softness on Liberty's hair.(Registry values: N991)

1774

1861 $20 AU55 PCGS. Modestly worn but with incredible flashy luster in the yellow-gold fields. A number of small marks and a handful of more significant abrasions contribute to the grade.(Registry values: N991)

1775

1861 $20 MS60 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Impressively lustrous with lightly abraded surfaces. The pale yellow-gold portrait shows a handful of more significant marks, yet the overall eye appeal is strong. Comes with certificate of authenticity, informational materials, and attractive brass-accented case.(Registry values: N2998)

1776

1861-O $20 AU53 NGC. The 1861-O double eagles were struck under three different authorities, including the United States, the State of Louisiana, and the Confederacy. It is impossible to determine which entity produced any given coin, but the total production was 17,741 pieces. Nearly every surviving example is well circulated, although NGC and PCGS together have certified eight Mint State coins (8/09). A single AU58 example was recovered in the S.S. Republic treasure.
The second edition of Doug Winter's O-mint gold reference acknowledges the existence of a few Mint State examples, and comes to the conclusion that examples struck under the Confederacy are the few which show a bold date and an obverse die crack: "After looking through hundreds of auction catalogs ... I have determined that approximately one-fifth of the coins offered had a strong date and showed the obverse die crack. When one considers that the Confederacy is said to have struck approximately 17% of the original mintage figure of this issue (2,991 of the 17,741 struck this is almost exactly the percentage of the coins that exhibit the strong date with the crack. It is my belief that these are the coins produced by the Confederacy."
The typical 1861-O double eagle is poorly struck with considerable weakness, especially at the lower obverse, including the date and stars. Most examples have myriad abrasions and numerous deeper marks, including scratches and scrapes. The usual appearance is rich green-gold; most examples have below average eye appeal. These are all reasons to describe this example as atypical. While the strike is typical of most examples, with the bottom portion of the date showing considerable weakness, most of the stars are sharp, and the reverse is well-defined. The surfaces are remarkable, with few abrasions of any type, and clearly without scratches or scrapes. This example has vivid green-gold color with hints of lighter yellow, and considerable remaining luster. The aesthetic appeal is remarkable, making this an extremely desirable rarity.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

1777

1861-O $20 AU55 NGC. Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States on November 6, 1860. Since many of the white plantation owners in New Orleans had grown wealthy off of slaves laboring in the fields of cotton and sugar cane, the powerful elite in the state of Louisiana had a vested interest in maintaining the status quo of slavery. South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860, and by the time Lincoln was inaugurated on March 4, 1861, seven states had seceded. Those were followed by four other states that seceded after April 12, 1861--when the bombardment of Fort Sumter marked the official start of the Civil War--and June 12.
The 1861-O double eagle is an issue of 17,741 coins that were struck in New Orleans under three different authorities. The first batch of 5,000 coins was produced under the United States flag; the second batch of 9,750 pieces was produced under authority of the State of Louisiana between January 26--the date of its secession--and May 31. The third batch of 2,991 pieces was made on or after June 1, when Louisiana joined the Confederate States of America.
It is impossible to determine which coins were struck under which authorities, but Doug Winter's second edition reference on O-mint gold advances a theory that the one-fifth or so of known specimens with a strong date are those struck by the Confederate States of America. He believes that more than one obverse die was used, with both the strong and weak date variants in exactly the same relative position on the die.
This coin has the normally seen weak date. Its eye appeal and overall preservation, however, are exceptional, far finer than the usual example of this issue. Most specimens are heavily abraded. This piece is not. A few minor ticks are consistent with light circulation, and the coloration is a mellow, lovely orange-gold. The strike is bold except for the date, and considerable luster remains on both sides. Census: 14 in 55, 16 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1778

1861-S $20 AU55 NGC. Luminous gold-orange and butter-yellow shadings mingle on each side of this lovely Choice AU coin. Though light wear blends with a soft strike on the hair below Liberty's coronet, the obverse stars are well-defined. A small planchet flaw is noted between stars 2 and 3, closer to the former.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1779

1862 $20 AU55 NGC. This issue is surprisingly scarce, and seldom found in any grade better than XF. Even the S.S. Republic treasure, which included examples of nearly every date in the Type One double eagle series, only contained eight examples of this date. The combination of low production (only 92,133 were minted) and extensive hoarding and melting of precious metals during the Civil War resulted in the rarity of this issue. Many additional pieces found their way to Europe in exchange for needed supplies during the War years. Currency issued by either government, the United States or the Confederate States, was undesirable as the outcome of the War was not known, thus gold and silver was expected in payment.
This Choice AU example is a highly appealing representative of the issue. Although the surfaces are moderately abraded, as usually found, the strike is excellent and the color is attractive. Both sides have nearly full satin luster with rich yellow-gold coloration and highlights of pink toning. Winter and Crum offered some advice regarding this issue (in 2002): "Many collectors are still not aware of just how rare this coin is. After the widespread release of this book, they will. Buy any nice 1862 double eagles you are offered and do not be afraid to pay in excess of current published values."
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1780

1862-S $20 AU55 NGC. Luminous yellow-orange color with abrasions scattered in the left obverse field and around the eagle on the reverse. A shallow pinscratch is also noted behind Liberty's hair bun. Despite these flaws, this remains an eminently collectible example of its challenging Civil War-era San Francisco issue.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1781

1863 $20 VF35 ANACS. Though the wear on Liberty's features is readily appreciable, the luster of the honey-gold fields remains surprisingly bright. Glimpses of tan appear on each side, as do light and generally inoffensive marks. An eye-appealing representative of this Civil War-era double eagle issue.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1782

1863 $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. This piece is still lustrous, particularly on the reverse, despite being cleaned. The obverse is moderately hairlined and somewhat bright, and both sides display the small marks consistent with cursory 19th century circulation. A popular Civil War-era double eagle with a relatively low mintage.(Registry values: N1793)

1783

1864-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Dusky gold-orange surfaces are luminous and hairlined with a series of alloy streaks on the obverse. Well struck with only modest wear on the high points.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1784

1864-S $20 MS61 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. The bright yellow-gold surfaces of this MS61 twenty retain nearly full luster, and the design elements are quite strong save for the usual softness in portions of Liberty's hair. A few light marks and grazes are scattered over each side. Census: 32 S.S. Republic coins in 61, 19 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1785

1865 $20 AU58 NGC. The mint luster is nearly complete and the strike is crisp throughout. The surfaces reveal some small abrasions, but do not significantly detract from the coin's overall eye appeal. Prior to the discovery of the S.S. Republic, this issue was generally only seen in VF and XF condition. That discovery put more than 300 AU to Gem pieces on the market.(Registry values: N1793)

1786

1865 $20 MS64 ANACS. This is a "wonder coin" No Motto double eagle in so fine a grade. W. David Bowers says of the 1865 issue in his double eagle Guide Book, "Mint State coins are prime rarities and tend to be at or near the MS-60 level." This coin may have been among those lost and recovered aboard the steamship S.S. Republic, which sank in a hurricane on October 25, 1865, off the coast of Georgia. It has the appearance of those coins with its intense mint frost and rich orange-gold color. The devices are fully struck throughout, and there are no obvious or mentionable abrasions. A great Type One twenty for a gold type set.(Registry values: N1)

1787

1865-S $20 AU50 NGC. Lightly worn overall with striking softness noted on the upper right obverse stars. Each side is largely yellow-gold with a touch of alloy noted on the left side of the glory.(Registry values: N1793)

1788

1865-S $20 MS65 NGC. Ex: Brother Jonathan. The 1865-S double eagle was very rare in high grade before the finds of the S.S. Brother Jonathan and S.S. Republic. As indicated by David Bowers in his 1998 The Treasure Ship S. S. Brother Jonathan, nearly 500 Mint State pieces of this date were recovered from the Brother Jonathan, making this date among the more common Type One issues.
The present Gem is one of the 14 twenties recovered in this grade. Its brass-gold surfaces display subtle apricot streaks and hints of light tan and possess attractive satiny luster. A precise strike imparts strong definition to the design elements, and the smooth surfaces show none of the etching sometimes apparent with seawater discoveries. The few small marks scattered about are characteristic of Type One San Francisco double eagles. Census: 58 in 65, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1789

1866 $20 --Repaired, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Yellow-gold color with hints of green. The luster is strangely uniform, and a number of hairlines run through the fields. Moderately abraded throughout with a degree of smoothing visible on the cheek. Still, a readily collectible example of this first-year Motto issue.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1790

1866-S $20 Motto AU58 ICG. The modest friction visible on each side of this first-year Motto San Francisco double eagle has scarcely dimmed its wheat and yellow-gold luster. While the obverse shows a number of moderate abrasions, its eye appeal remains strong. The 1866-S Motto is available for a price in grades through AU58, but Mint State coins are rarities.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1791

1867 $20 XF45 PCGS. Golden-green patina dominates both sides, accented with wisps of orange and lavender. High-point wear does not significantly subtract from the detail of the devices. Lightly marked throughout.(Registry values: N991)

1792

1867 $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. A luminous orange-gold example with considerable remaining luster, though this is disturbed in places due to a past cleaning. Well struck for the issue with only modest wear.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1793

1867 $20 MS62 PCGS. This Mint State 1867 double eagle possibly comes from a hoard of a few hundred coins repatriated during the 1960s. Beautiful orange-gold color is laced with wisps of lilac, light blue, and rose. The luster is nearly full and the design elements are well impressed. Scattered minute marks account for the grade. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 32 in 62, 1 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1794

1867 $20 MS62 ICG. Well-defined for this Type Two Philadelphia issue with strong, frosty yellow-gold luster. Light abrasions pepper the obverse, and an alloy spot is noted near star 2; the reverse, by contrast, is comparatively clean. According to Garrett and Guth, a few hundred repatriated examples form the bulk of the known Mint State survivors.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

1795

1867-S $20 AU50 NGC. Luminous yellow-gold overall with glimpses of peripheral orange and copper color at the worn zones. Minimally abraded save for a few short marks on the portrait.(Registry values: P6)

1796

1868-S $20 AU53 PCGS. The straw-gold fields and devices are unblemished, and the rims have only a solitary minor ding on the obverse at 1 o'clock. A loupe reveals a mildly mattelike finish, as made.(Registry values: N1793)

1797

1868-S $20 AU58 NGC. A luminous and delightful near-Mint representative of this Type Two Liberty twenty, softly struck as usual but with strong remaining definition and appealing yellow-orange luster. Modestly abraded with just a touch of friction on the high points that precludes an even finer designation. NGC has graded just 33 Mint State coins (8/09).(Registry values: N1793)

1798

1868-S $20 AU58 NGC. Like most early S-mint double eagles, the 1868-S is easily located in low grades but becomes challenging in Mint State. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just 46 examples finer than the present coin (8/09). A number of light grazes define the grade, but there are no marks worthy of specific mention. Stars 1 through 3 lack definition in the centrils, but the rest of the details are bold. The reverse is particularly lustrous.(Registry values: N1793)

1799

1868-S $20 MS61 NGC. This Type Two Liberty double eagle issue had a generous initial mintage, and Very Fine and even Extremely Fine examples are easily had with a little searching. About Uncirculated coins are much more challenging, and anything Mint State is a condition rarity. This MS61 piece, though moderately abraded on the obverse with a small cut just below Liberty's eye, is nonetheless immensely lustrous with potent wheat-gold color. Well struck overall with a comparatively clean reverse, both of which enhance the eye appeal. Census: 12 in 61, 4 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1800

1869-S $20 AU53 PCGS. Though the obverse of this lightly circulated wheat-gold and lemon-yellow piece shows striking softness, the reverse is strongly detailed. Lightly abraded overall yet attractive.(Registry values: N1793)

1801

1870 $20 XF45 NGC. A Choice XF example of this underrated Type Two double eagle issue that retains plenty of yellow-gold luster. Well struck with several abrasions noted on and near the portrait, as well as near the center of the reverse shield.(Registry values: N991)

1802

1870 $20 MS62 ANACS. Lush orange-gold coloration, semiprooflike fields, and an impressively bold strike are the prime motivators for bidders on this delightful double eagle. The star centrils around the periphery are all well-detailed, and even Liberty's hair is better brought up than usual. Mint State examples of this issue are quite rare, despite an original mintage exceeding 155,000 pieces. Even the presence of a nick at the corner of Liberty's mouth and a small copper alloy spot in the hair above the bun do little to diminish the appeal. A few scattered ticks are in keeping with the grade. Breen notes that the middle arrowhead on the reverse is "shaftless," and so it is.(Registry values: N7079)

1803

1870-S $20 AU53 NGC. Strong yellow-gold color with ample remaining luster. Though numerous minor abrasions affect each side and a shallow scrape appears just below the coronet, this coin's eye appeal is considerable.(Registry values: N991)

1804

1871-CC $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. Variety 1-A. The 1871-CC is a well known rarity among CC-mint twenties, second only to the undisputed key to the series of Carson City double eagles, the 1870-CC. Heavy demand in the Western region of the country left few survivors, fewer still in well-preserved condition, among the already low production of 17,387 pieces. This example displays a typical amount of circulation and abrasions for the issue and, although bright from an old cleaning, is still an attractive example of this semikey CC twenty.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1805

1871-S $20 AU55 NGC. A pocket of luster surrounds each obverse star, while the reverse exhibits partial cartwheel luster. A vertical mark beneath OF is concealed within the rays.(Registry values: N991)

1806

1871-S $20 AU58 NGC. Only a touch of friction is present on this Type Two S-mint twenty, though the hair below the coronet also shows striking softness. Orange-tinged yellow-gold surfaces are moderately abraded.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1807

1871-S $20 MS62 NGC. Both sides show dramatic prooflike reflectivity, although NGC has not given it such a designation. A number of tiny abrasions limit the grade, but none merit individual mention. Pleasing yellow-gold patina complements the powerfully struck design elements. It would be virtually impossible to locate a nicer example. Census: 18 in 62, 4 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1808

1872 $20 AU58 NGC. Dazzling cartwheel luster radiates from the vibrant yellow-gold surfaces. Scattered abrasions barely affect the impressive reflectivity. The strike is sharp save for the usual softness on Liberty's hair.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1809

1872-CC $20 XF45 NGC. CAC. A Choice XF example of this earlier Carson City double eagle issue, more available than its predecessors but still plenty elusive in all grades. Glimmers of luster remain in the dusky mustard-gold fields, and while a few abrasions are noted on the portrait, the overall eye appeal is solid.(Registry values: N1793)

1810

1872-CC $20 AU50 NGC. Although Philadelphia and San Francisco combined to strike more than 1 million double eagles in 1872, Carson City had a much smaller production. Only 26,900 pieces were issued, an early indication that the facility would have problems attracting bullion depositors. This straw-gold example has ample luster and a good strike. Small marks are scattered, but none singularly distract.
Ex: Palm Beach Signature (Heritage, 3/2005), lot 7193.(Registry values: N2998)

1811

1872-CC $20 AU55 NGC. Flashy with pale yellow-gold color. The strike shows typical softness on the hair below Liberty's coronet, but the stars are better-defined. While the 1872-CC double eagle is not of the same rarity as its counterparts in earlier years, it is decidedly elusive in AU55 and finer.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1812

1872-S $20 AU55 NGC. Pleasing semiprooflike reflectivity enhances the butter-yellow surfaces. Liberty's hair shows minor weakness, but the rest of the details are bold. A hint of verdigris by the date is barely worthy of mention.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1813

1872-S $20 AU58 NGC. Great eye appeal for a near-Mint Type Two double eagle. A trifle softly struck on the portrait, but the luster is impressive and significant abrasions are few.(Registry values: N991)

1814

1873 $20 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. The peach-gold surfaces of this Choice AU double eagle display traces of luster in the recessed areas. Generally well defined, save for minor softness in portions of Liberty's hair. Distributed marks are more apparent on the obverse.(Registry values: N1793)

1815

1873 $20 Open 3 MS62 NGC. A brightly lustrous yellow-gold example with substantially above-average definition for the issue, particularly on the obverse stars. Though a number of fine abrasions affect the portrait, there are no singularly mentionable distractions. Great eye appeal for an issue that becomes scarce any finer.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1816

1873-CC $20 XF45 ANACS. A mostly straw-gold piece, although blushes of dusky gray are noted near the rims. Considerable luster remains, and only a single subdued mark in the field near the nose merits comment. An early, lower mintage CC-mint issue. Unlike the other mints operating in 1873, Carson City struck only Closed 3 gold coins that year.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1817

1873-CC $20 AU50 NGC. The 1873-CC twenty is typically encountered in circulated grades, and Mint State examples are seldom seen. Charming apricot-gold patina coats both sides of this well-detailed representative. A number of tiny abrasions are visible, as typical, but none merit specific mention. Lots of luster remains in the fields.(Registry values: N2998)

1818

1873-S $20 Open 3 MS62 PCGS. The later and significantly more elusive of two varieties for the year, the Open 3 1873-S double eagle does not command a significant premium over its Closed 3 counterpart until the AU level. At that grade and above, however, specialists have recognized the variety's rarity, and prices have risen along with that recognition. This MS62 example is tied for finest certified by either NGC or PCGS (8/09), and it is one of just four graded by the latter service. Both sides of this well struck piece have strong yellow-gold luster with occasional hints of sun-gold color. Modestly abraded for a coin not granted the Select designation.(Registry values: N4719)

1819

1874 $20 MS61 PCGS. Beautifully lustrous with generally pale yellow color that shows deeper wheat and sun-gold accents. Moderately abraded with a few reed marks to the left of Liberty's nose, yet appealing for the grade assigned. Great eye appeal for this Type Two twenty, which is a condition rarity any finer.(Registry values: N1793)

1820

1874-CC $20 AU55 NGC. A still-lustrous Carson City twenty with largely yellow-orange color, though a degree of reddish alloy is present around the lettering at the top of the reverse. Minimally worn but with a number of abrasions on each side, most notably at Liberty's jawline and to the right of her head.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1821

1874-S $20 MS62 NGC. The 1874-S double eagle is an issue that circulated heavily; it is a borderline condition rarity in MS62 and is very rare in Select and better grades. While this piece has numerous light abrasions and a scrape in the field to the left of Liberty's neck, its pleasing strike and strong yellow-gold luster cement its eye appeal.(Registry values: N4719)

1822

1875 $20 MS60 NGC. Flashy luster complements the light yellow patina that covers both sides. Scattered abrasions limit the grade, but they do not hinder the impressive reflectivity. Well struck for the most part, with the typical weakness on Liberty's hair.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1823

1875 $20 MS61 NGC. Well-defined for this Type Two Philadelphia issue with strong, swirling yellow-orange luster. Scattered wispy abrasions account for the grade, yet the eye appeal is great for the grade.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1824

1875-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. The bright yellow-gold surfaces reveal fine hairlines along with scattered small marks. Nice detail shows on the devices. A good type coin example.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1825

1875-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A lightly worn, softly struck Type Two Carson City twenty. Both sides show scattered abrasions as well as hairlines on the yellow-gold surfaces, the latter resulting from a past cleaning.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1826

1875-CC $20 AU58 NGC. Excellent eye appeal for this popular Carson City type issue with only a few hints of friction on the green-accented yellow-gold surfaces. Minor alloy is present close to the obverse rim and a few abrasions are concentrated on Liberty's cheek, yet the eye appeal remains strong.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1827

1875-CC $20 MS60 PCGS. Impressive luster races along the perimeter of this attractive specimen. Pleasing yellow-gold patina covers both sides. Liberty's hair is a bit soft, but the rest of the details are well-defined. Peppered abrasions are consistent with the grade and none merit individual mention.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1828

1875-CC $20 MS61 PCGS. Bold sun-yellow luster is mildly reflective on the reverse, and both sides show thin skiffs of patina that are suggestive of long-term storage. Moderately abraded with a few alloy spots on and near the portrait. This is the most available Carson City double eagle issue, and even Mint State examples are available for a price, though that price can be steep.(Registry values: N2998)

1829

1876 $20 MS61 PCGS. Heavy Motto. Strong yellow-orange color with a light "skin" of patina over each side. Well struck for the issue with an assortment of wispy abrasions and a degree of alloy at the upper obverse rim.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1830

1876 $20 MS62 NGC. Light Motto. Dazzling cartwheel luster shines beneath the warm yellow-gold patina that envelops both sides. A tiny violet spot on Liberty's hair adds color to the otherwise uniform surfaces. Scattered abrasions limit the grade, but none are worthy of specific mention. NGC has certified just 49 examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1831

1876 $20 MS63 PCGS. The nation's Centennial year was a fascinating one for coinage. The Philadelphia mint (and others) spewed out bucketloads of coins, including seven minor coinage denominations from the cent to half dollar (the three cent nickel and twenty cent are included), with all save the twenty cent and three cent seeing production totals in the millions.
Accompanying those productions were six gold denominations, if one includes the proof-only three dollar, the only extremely rare issue of the year. Gold dollars, half eagles, and eagles, however, were produced in only token production quantities.
Excluding proof coins, the nation's mints reported production of $65,034,842 worth of coinage (or recoinage), of which $46,386,020 was in the form of double eagles from Philadelphia, Carson City, and San Francisco.
The Philadelphia Mint double eagle coinage was a healthy production of 583,860 pieces, but it appears that the vast majority of those coins circulated, or were kept as pocket pieces by those who could afford to take such a large sum out of circulation.
This piece is one of only 29 MS63 examples certified at PCGS, with 17 coins finer (8/09). This obviously original coin possesses amazingly thick mint luster. The pinkish centers take on a orange tint around the margins. The strike is sharp, making the piece even more rare and desirable. A couple of field marks appear on the reverse, but the obverse is finer, and if the coin were graded by the obverse alone, it would surely garner an MS64 grade.(Registry values: N4719)

1832

1876 $20 AU58 Prooflike NGC. Light Motto. Modestly worn but distinctly reflective still in the yellow-gold fields. Numerous wispy abrasions and a few longer marks affect each side, though the eye appeal remains strong. Census: 7 in 58 Prooflike, 17 finer (8/09).

1833

1876-CC $20 AU53 NGC. Watery reflectivity enhances the fields, which are particularly lustrous around the borders. Pleasing medium-yellow patina covers both sides. Peppered abrasions and some softness on Liberty's hair are commensurate with the grade. An excellent example of this popular Centennial-year issue.(Registry values: N1793)

1834

1876-CC $20 AU58 NGC. Impressively lustrous with only a touch of friction across the high points of the well struck devices. Light abrasions are scattered across the flashy yellow-gold surfaces. Overall, an immensely pleasing near-Mint representative of the final Type Two Carson City double eagle issue.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1835

1876-CC $20 AU58 PCGS. The 1876-CC is a hoard coin that has just in recent years become available in better grades. This is an especially pleasing example that has bright surfaces with significant remaining mint luster. There is just a tad of friction in the fields-many might believe it to actually be Mint State. The devices are fully struck and there are no obvious or distracting marks on either side.(Registry values: N1793)

1836

1876-S $20 AU58 NGC. This near-Mint State S-mint representative retains ample luster on its brass-gold surfaces. This is a well defined piece with a scattering of light marks.(Registry values: N991)

1837

1877-CC $20 AU55 NGC. Light yellow-gold color suits this still-lustrous Choice AU coin, part of the first Type Three double eagle issue struck at Carson City. Both sides have slightly above-average detail, though a number of abrasions are also present, particularly on and near the portrait. Actual wear is minimal.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1838

1877-S $20 MS63 NGC. The 1877-S is the first S-mint Type Three double eagle, those featuring TWENTY DOLLARS in place of the previous TWENTY D. As with so many S-mint Type Threes, most of the survivors are found in the higher circulated grades, or the lower Mint State grades from MS60 to MS62. The certified populations thin out noticeably in MS63, where NGC and PCGS together have graded only a couple of dozen examples, with only four finer (8/09).
Brilliant luster cascades off of both sides of this splendid orange-gold Select Mint State coin. A few moderate abrasions are grade-consistent, and the strike is sharply detailed throughout, if just short of full. Census: 4 in 63, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1839

1878-CC $20 XF40 NGC. Double eagle production at Carson City declined propitiously between 1876 and 1879, then ceased altogether in 1880 and 1881. A reason frequently cited is that local mine owners preferred to do business with the San Francisco Mint, and shipped their bullion to that facility for coinage. Collectors in search of an '78-CC will find the task much more difficult than obtaining the '74-CC to '76-CC trio. This is a moderately worn example with readily observed luster and a cluster of faint marks near obverse star 3.(Registry values: N1793)

1840

1879-CC $20 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Only 10,708 coins of the 1879-CC twenty were produced, the lowest amount since the 3,789 double eagles made at Carson City during 1870, its first year of operation. Today the average certified survivor of the 1879-CC production is only Choice XF or thereabouts.
The present specimen has commendable orange-gold coloration, with much eye appeal and considerable luster remaining despite five points of wear. The moderately abraded surfaces are typical of a CC-mint issue of this rough-and-tumble decade in the Old West, when the few gold coins available saw active duty in the channels of commerce. Population: 19 in 55, 28 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1841

1880 $20 AU58 NGC. Prominent wheat-gold and yellow luster enlivens each side, though areas of duller alloy are visible at the highest design elements, including the 1 in the date. Several moderate-length abrasions are visible on the obverse, including two to the left of the profile and one above the coronet. NGC has graded 45 Mint State pieces (7/09).(Registry values: N991)

1842

1881-S $20 MS62 PCGS. The certified population data indicate that 1881-S double eagles are plentiful in all grades from XF to MS61, after which the issue becomes scarce. Indeed, even MS63 coins are infrequently found. Sharp detail shows on the design elements of this MS62 example. Lustrous surfaces reveal distributed grade-limiting marks.(Registry values: N2998)

1843

1881-S $20 MS62 NGC. A touch of hazel and purple toning adds color to this mostly light yellow specimen. Radiant cartwheel luster is unaffected by a number of light abrasions on each side. The strike is sharp. Although easily located in most grades, the 1881-S double eagle becomes rare above MS62. NGC reports just three examples finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1844

1882-CC $20 AU55 NGC. Impressive yellow-gold luster with a hint of orange. Though modestly worn, this mid-date Carson City twenty retains virtually all of its original vibrancy. A scattering of light abrasions contributes to the grade, and a small alloy streak behind the portrait is noted for accuracy.(Registry values: N1793)

1845

1882-S $20 MS61 NGC. Pleasing yellow patina covers the majority of the surfaces, with occasional wafts of light orange. Impressive cartwheel luster on both sides is barely affected by a number of minuscule abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)

1846

1882-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Breen-7283. Small Squat S, considered rare by Breen. Although common in circulated grades, the 1882-S is elusive in low Mint State grades and virtually impossible to locate above Select. Magnificent cartwheel luster glides across the yellow-gold surfaces of this boldly defined specimen. The scattered abrasions are customary for the grade. PCGS has certified just 31 examples finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1847

1883-CC $20 AU53 NGC. Though this Carson City double eagle issue's mintage was fewer than 60,000 pieces, a number were shipped overseas, making them available to collectors today, albeit for a price. This briefly circulated, modestly abraded orange-gold example is well-defined with considerable eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)

1848

1883-CC $20 AU58 NGC. The 1883-CC is common through the AU50 level of preservation. Mint State coins are available, but only after careful searching. This near-Mint State example displays considerable luster on honey-gold surfaces laced with light tan, and a well executed strike leaves strong detail on the design elements. A few minute marks are not detracting.(Registry values: N1793)

1849

1884-CC $20 AU55 NGC. While modestly worn, this slightly dusky gold-orange Carson City twenty is awash in luster, and thanks to a bold strike, the details on the devices are crisp. Just a handful of scattered abrasions are present on each side. Like several other higher-mintage CC-mint double eagles, the 1884-CC is available for a price even in the AU levels, though the patient buyer will be the one most rewarded when a coin like this comes up for auction.(Registry values: N1793)

1850

1884-S $20 MS62 ★ NGC. Though the 1884-S double eagle is available with little effort through the MS63 level of preservation, NGC has assigned the Star designation to just three pieces, this MS62 specimen being one. Brass-gold surfaces display semiprooflike fields that yield pleasing contrast with the sharply struck design features. Distributed ticks are scattered over both sides, but none are worthy of individual mention. This is a sharp, appealing coin for the designated numerical grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1851

1888 $20 Doubled Die Reverse MS61 PCGS. FS-801. The reverse is sharply doubled, especially on the letters of TWENTY DOLLARS. The lightly abraded surfaces exhibit frosty green and rose gold luster.(Registry values: N991)

1852

1888 $20 Doubled Die Reverse MS62 PCGS. CAC. FS-801. All the reverse letters show significant doubling, though that on TWENTY DOLLARS is most prominent. This well struck piece has warm yellow-orange luster with slight frostiness and scattered alloy flecks across the obverse.(Registry values: N1793)

1853

1888 $20 MS62 ICG. Boldly impressed with vibrant yellow-orange luster. Though each side shows numerous tiny abrasions, particularly the reverse, this coin retains considerable eye appeal for the grade. The 1888 was the first higher-mintage Philadelphia double eagle issue to be struck since 1880, but it remains a rarity in the better Mint State grades.(Registry values: N1793)

1854

1889-CC $20 MS62 PCGS. Despite its minuscule mintage of 30,945 pieces, the 1889-CC double eagle is considered to be among the more available Carson City twenties. Douglas Winter (2001) attributes this to the release of a significant hoard(s) during the mid-1990s.
PCGS and NGC have certified several hundred '89-CC examples, mostly in the XF40 to AU58 grade range. Mint State specimens are more difficult to come by. The two services combined have seen about 180 Uncirculated coins, primarily in MS60 to MS62 condition. Higher-grade pieces are virtually unobtainable.
The present MS62 twenty displays pretty greenish-gold patina and pleasing luster. The latter attribute is especially significant as most examples show only average luster (see Winter, p. 187). A well executed strike delivers strong definition to the design elements, including the dentilation from 5 to 7 o'clock on the obverse and TWENTY DOLLARS on the reverse, areas that are often weak. Only the upper two or three obverse stars reveal the usual softness. A few minor grazes limit the grade. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 51 in 62, 6 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1855

1890-CC $20 XF45 NGC. A lightly worn Carson City twenty that shows pleasing central detail for the grade, though the stars show slight softness. Light yellow-gold color overall with small alloy spots present at the rims. TWENTY and PLURIBUS exhibit minor die doubling.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1856

1890-CC $20 MS61 PCGS. Magnificent cartwheel luster shines throughout the rose-gold surfaces. The strike is above-average. A number of tiny marks limit the grade, but none are of individual significance. Although available in most grades, the 1890-CC is elusive in Mint State. PCGS has certified just 45 examples finer (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1857

1891-CC $20 AU53 PCGS. In 1891, the Carson City Mint produced facility-record mintages of half eagles and eagles. However, their twenty dollar production was limited to only 5,000 pieces. This tiny emission makes the 1891-CC the key date of the post-1887 portion of the double eagle series. The present example has substantial luster, particularly on the reverse. The obverse field has the expected quantity of minor to moderate abrasions. Population: 18 in 53, 58 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1858

1891-CC $20 MS60 NGC. "Unlike the Carson City half eagles and eagles of this date, the 1891-CC double eagle is a rare, low mintage issue. In fact, its original production of just 5,000 pieces is the second lowest for any Carson City double eagle, trailing only the 1870-CC." Thus Doug Winter describes the appeal of this issue in his Gold Coins of the Carson City Mint. Offered here is an unworn survivor with strong luster and pleasing yellow-orange color. Though the coin comes by its MS60 designation honestly, with a pair of significant scrapes on Liberty's cheek and abrasions scattered elsewhere, it retains considerable eye appeal and importance. Census: 8 in 60, 23 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1859

1891-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Medium S. The reverse is nicely die doubled, evident on E PLURIBUS UNUM. This minimally abraded example shows charming green-gold toning on each side. Above-average detail is present on the hair, and the rest of the strike is exceptionally sharp. The central reverse has a few tiny gray flecks.(Registry values: N2998)

1860

1891-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Medium S. The lower reverse is lightly die doubled, most prominently on E PLURIBUS UNUM. A lustrous olive-gold near-Gem with clean fields, a bold strike, and excellent eye appeal. The cheek has a few inconspicuous grazes. Population: 69 in 64, 0 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1861

1892 $20 --Scratched--NCS. AU Details. From a tiny mintage of only 4,430 business strikes, the 1892 double eagle is scarce in all grades. The yellow-gold surfaces of this AU Details example display excellent design detail and retain luster in the recessed areas. A couple of shallow scratches in the upper left obverse quadrant are not all that detracting.(Registry values: N2998)

1862

1892-CC $20 AU58 NGC. Although less rare than its 1891-CC predecessor, the 1892-CC is significantly scarcer than the 1890-CC. This apricot-gold example retains much of its initial luster. The careful observer will locate scattered abrasions, especially on the obverse, although none are worthy of separate mention.(Registry values: N1793)

1863

1893-CC $20 MS60 NGC. A strongly struck example from the last year of operation for the Carson City Mint, primarily bright yellow-gold with no trace of wear. Reddish-orange alloy elements are noted close to the rims, and while numerous wispy abrasions and a few more serious marks are present, the overall eye appeal is better than the MS60 designation might suggest.(Registry values: N1793)

1864

1893-CC $20 MS62 PCGS. The 1893-CC double eagle is more available than its low mintage of 18,402 pieces might suggest. It is infrequently seen in grades below AU50, suggesting that the issue saw relatively little circulation. Indeed, PCGS/NGC population figures show that the two services have graded approximately 500 Uncirculated coins, all MS63 and below.
Beautiful apricot-gold and mint-green toning graces the lustrous surfaces of this MS62 specimen, and a precise strike imparts bold definition to the design features. These attributes combine to give this coin delightful eye appeal for the designated grade. It is only the scattered but inoffensive marks that limit the coin's grade. Yet its surfaces do not reveal the heavy bagmarks characteristic of most '93-CC double eagles.(Registry values: N2998)

1865

1893-S $20 MS63 PCGS. A number of 1893-S Liberty twenties have returned to America in recent decades from long stints in European bank vaults, but those pieces tend to grade MS61 or MS62 due to indifferent storage. But the present representative has much more eye appeal than the typical '93-S, since the reverse is carefully preserved while obverse abrasions are only moderate.(Registry values: N2998)

1866

1895 $20 MS63 PCGS. Dazzling cartwheel luster radiates from the vibrant yellow-gold surfaces. Several wispy grazes define the grade, but none merit individual mention. This boldly struck piece has excellent eye appeal. Housed in a green-label PCGS holder.(Registry values: N991)

1867

1896 $20 MS63 PCGS. Captivating cartwheel luster shines from the nearly prooflike fields of this well preserved piece. There are no marks of individual significance. A faint grease stain (as made) is noted on the right side of the obverse.(Registry values: N1793)

1868

1896-S $20 MS61 Prooflike NGC. The 1896-S twenty was struck in large numbers (over 1.4 million pieces), and NGC and PCGS have certified a few thousand in the low- to mid-grade Uncirculated range. That said, NGC has designated just 30 coins with Prooflike finish, all MS60 to MS62. The brass-gold surfaces of this specimen offer noticeable field-motif variance, and a well executed strike leaves sharp detail on the design features. Distributed small marks appear to just barely preclude the next highest numerical grade.

1869

1897-S $20 MS64 NGC. An apricot-gold near-Gem with an attentive strike and dynamic cartwheel sheen that testifies to the eye appeal. The fields are well preserved, and the cheekbone has only subtle marks.(Registry values: N2998)

1870

1897-S $20 MS65 NGC. Garrett and Guth write of this issue at the MS64 level: "Choice examples are scarce, but they are a bit more readily available than some of the San Francisco issues of the last few years." One grading point higher, in MS65 territory, and the 1897-S double eagle becomes a condition rarity. This well-defined example is particularly endearing, with strong yellow-gold luster that shows undercurrents of orange. A small alloy spot appears above Liberty's hair bun, but neither side shows any individually mentionable marks. NGC has graded only one numerically finer example (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1871

1898-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Although the 1898-S is not scarce in the absolute sense, like many S-Mint Type Three double eagles it is seldom seen in Gem condition. This causes added demand for Choice specimens from both type collectors and series specialists. Flashy cartwheel luster radiates from this yellow-gold piece. The design elements are powerfully impressed, and there are only a couple of nearly imperceptible abrasions. An outstanding representative.(Registry values: N1793)

1872

1899 $20 MS64 NGC. Pleasing luster emanates from the peach-gold surfaces of this near-Gem and a well directed strike imparts strong definition to the design elements, though some of the hair atop Liberty's head is a trifle weak. A few minute marks deny Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)

1873

1901 $20 MS64 NGC. CAC. Impressively struck with vibrant yellow-gold luster. Minor marks are present on the portrait, though the diagonal feature along the hair below the coronet is actually a touch of alloy and not an abrasion.(Registry values: N1793)

1874

1901 $20 MS64 PCGS. Decisively struck with powerful luster and amazing eye appeal. Intense yellow-gold fields cede to slightly paler color in the centers. A remarkable coin that is a horizontal abrasion on the cheekbone away from a Gem designation.(Registry values: N1793)

1875

1904 $20 MS64 NGC. A canary-gold Liberty double eagle that possesses vibrant luster and an exemplary strike. The cheek exhibits faint contact, and the horizontal shield lines conceal a few marks. Certified in a former generation holder.(Registry values: N1793)

1876

1904 $20 MS64 NGC. Decisively detailed with gorgeous luster. The obverse is primarily pale yellow-gold, while the reverse exhibits richer hues. A wonderful type coin.(Registry values: N1793)

1877

1904 $20 MS65 NGC. A gorgeous Gem example of this ever-popular Liberty twenty type issue, of distinctly better quality than the near-Gems that are far more prevalent in the marketplace. This coin is well-defined with fantastic luster, yellow-gold with strong undercurrents of orange. Smooth and delightful.(Registry values: N2998)

1878

1904 $20 MS66 NGC. CAC. The 1904 Liberty double eagle's reputation as the type coin of choice for the series extends even to the MS66 level; in the NGC Census Report, more than half of all MS66 double eagles that firm has certified have been from the 1904 issue. This shining Premium Gem offers remarkable quality, as demanded of the grade. The central devices are boldly impressed, and blushes of peripheral orange toning visit otherwise yellow-gold surfaces. Smooth and exquisite with only one tiny flaw warranting individual mention, this a pinprick mark just to the left of Liberty's nose. NGC has graded only one numerically finer survivor (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1879

1905-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Obviously prooflike, although undesignated as such on the old-style green insert. This flashy example is lightly abraded, and is well struck aside from a couple of upper obverse star centers. An occasional mint-made alloy spot is noted around the peripheries. An impressive type coin for the grade.(Registry values: N2998)

1880

1906 $20 MS62 PCGS. CAC. The 1906 double eagle, from a mintage of 69,596 business strikes, is scarce. Many pieces that have returned from Europe in recent decades are in the MS60 to MS61 range. The greenish-gold surfaces of this MS62 example display soft luster and sharply struck design features. Light marks limit the grade, but none are individually serious.(Registry values: N1793)

1881

1906 $20 MS65 PCGS. The 1906 double eagle, with a mintage of 69,596 circulation strikes, can be located in the lower Mint State grades without too much trouble. Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth (2006) intimate that most of the examples offered in recent decades have been found in gold shipments from Europe.
Select and near-Gem pieces are scarce and higher-grade coins are elusive. Inspection of PCGS and NGC population data indicate that a mere 13 1906 twenties are graded MS65, and only two examples finer.
Radiant luster endows both sides of this magnificent Gem offering, as does the melange of peach-gold, mint-green, and lilac coloration. A well executed strike imparts sharp detail to the design elements, including the lower obverse and upper reverse denticles, areas that are sometimes weak. Unlike most 1906 double eagles that are heavily marked, both sides of this example are very well preserved. Overall, this piece displays imposing eye appeal, something that Michael Fuljenz and Douglas Winter (1999) say is "below average" on most '06 specimens. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 8 in 65, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1882

1906-D $20 MS63 PCGS. The Federal government purchased the operations of Clark, Gruber & Co. in 1863 with the intentions of establishing a branch mint, but it was not until 1906 that the Denver Mint first struck coins. A nicely struck green-gold first-year representative. Distributed faint luster grazes correspond to the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1883

1906-D $20 MS64 NGC. Lustrous yellow-gold surfaces display traces of greenish-tan and an exacting strike imparts sharp detail to the design features. Minor contact marks keep this rather attractive piece from attaining Gem classification. The 1906-D is a condition rarity any finer. This is a very popular issue as it is one of only two years in which Liberty Head double eagles were struck at the new Denver Mint.(Registry values: N2998)

1884

1906-D $20 MS65 PCGS. Coinage began at the new Denver Mint in 1906 (although it had served for decades as an assay office), and the 1906-D and 1907-D are the only two D-mint Liberty Head double eagles. Despite the April Great Earthquake and Fire in San Francisco, that longer-established mint managed to produce more than 2 million double eagles in 1906, compared to only 620,250 pieces from Denver. This Gem may prove overwhelmingly appealing to our Colorado clientele (and others). The mint luster is satiny, the strike is full, and there are no obvious or singular abrasions. Even, orange-gold patina liberally coats each side. Population: 4 in 65, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1885

1907 $20 MS64 NGC. Although the 1907 Type Three twenty is easily located in most grades, it is difficult to locate in a grade higher than Choice Mint State. NGC and PCGS combined report just 29 examples finer (8/09). Impressive cartwheel luster graces the lightly marked surfaces. A precisely struck and appealing representative.(Registry values: N1793)

1886

1907-D $20 MS64 PCGS. The lustrous peach-gold surfaces of this near-Gem display traces of light green. A well executed strike imparts sharper-than-average definition to the design elements, including the star centrils and Liberty's hair strands. A few minute marks deny Gem classification. Some 1907-D double eagles have been found in Europe, but most of these coins appear to have stayed in the United States (Michael Fuljenz and Douglas Winter, 1999).(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Liberty Double Eagles

1887

1877 $20 PR58 Cameo NGC. With a tiny mintage of just 20 pieces, it is no surprise that proof 1877 double eagles rarely appear at auction. According to Jeff Garrett and John Dannreuther's compilation of auction records, only one specimen--a PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC in our 2004 ANA sale--was sold between 2003 and 2007. Our own census data shows no additional appearances. This is undoubtedly an important offering for the specialist.
This remarkable specimen boasts unfathomable deeply mirrored fields that show outstanding cameo contrast against the frosted devices. The strike is full, as one would expect from a proof. A number of minuscule abrasions and a trace of light rub define the grade. This is an excellent example of this seldom-seen issue. NGC has graded a total of 11 proofs, of which nine have received a Cameo designation, while PCGS has certified four specimens. However, it is likely that those numbers are slightly high due to multiple submissions of the same coin (7/09).
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P6)

1888

1891 $20 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. Shortly after the 52 1891 proof double eagles were struck, George Heath, William Jerrems, David Harlowe, J.A. Heckelman, and John Brydon convened with 61 charter members at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Lake and Dearborn streets in Chicago for the inaugural convention of the American Numismatic Association. The initial membership was scant, but the push for a numismatic organization nationwide was indicative of the growing movement of coin collecting in America. The August 1891 edition of The Numismatist made note of the growing number of collectors: "There are said to be over 20,000 collectors of coins in this country. While we believe this to be much too high an estimate, we will, in the absence of proof to the contrary, accept it."
The suggested number of collectors was likely an exaggeration that included passive collectors of the type to assemble a date set from circulation, but not acquire a premium specimen of any coin directly from the Mint. That would explain the minuscule mintages of proof issues in the latter part of the 19th century; the logic being that the Mint, which was technically a coin dealer by then, would have increased production of proof issues to meet with collector demand.
Fortunately, at least some of the collectors who procured proof coins from the Mint were astute custodians of these numismatic delicacies. The November 1891 edition of The Numismatist provided the new membership with advice on the care of coins: "The less coins and medals are handled, the better; we should avoid allowing anyone unused to handling coins to do so; as damp or sweaty hands start a corrosion on the coins. ... Coin cleaning should never be indulged in except it be absolutely necessary. Many a valuable coin has been ruined by cleaning. More or less injury cannot be avoided in this process." This sage advice--at least partially--accounts for the relatively low attrition rate of 1891 proof twenties, and the exemplary condition of a few of the survivors. Of the 52 pieces struck, Akers estimated in 1982 an extant population of 20 to 25 examples. Writing a quarter of a century later, Garrett and Guth, in their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins, suggest the same rate of survival.
The NGC Census Report documents two 1891 proof double eagles at the PR67 Ultra Cameo level, with one piece grading higher (8/09). The finest graded specimen is the PR68 ★ Ultra Cameo coin that Garrett and Guth believe to be pedigreed to the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection. In fact, Jeff Garrett noted the same coin to be the "finest proof $20 ever seen." That immaculate proof was sold as part of our 2006 FUN sale, where it realized $299,000.
The current offering is comparable in quality to the Bass coin, as evinced by NGC's lofty grade designation. Although examples do exist in wonderful states of preservation, the fact that only 25 or so pieces exist provides obvious barriers for even the wealthiest of collectors. Of the couple of dozen extant 1891 twenties, only seven Ultra/Deep Cameo coins have been certified above the Gem level by NGC and PCGS combined. As a result, several notable collections contained an inferior example or were lacking one altogether. As a case in point, the Norweb specimen was graded PR50 by the cataloger of that sale in November 1988. Further collecting pressure is caused by the fact that the business strike mintage of 1891 Philadelphia twenties was a staggeringly low 1,390 coins, of which only 100 survivors are believed extant.
Splendid cameo contrast inspires the awe of anyone examining this double eagle. Frosty orange-gold devices seemingly float atop darkly mirrored fields, which display a subtle "orange peel" effect. We cannot find a single flaw worth mentioning, as should always be the case with a Superb Gem proof coin. This memorable specimen is sure to witness strong bidding activity when it crosses the auction block.(Registry values: P3)

1889

1905 $20 PR64 NGC. After the enormous double eagle productions in 1904 at both Philadelphia and San Francisco totaling 11.4 million coins, the business strike production of the 1905-P issue was a meager 58,819 pieces. Moreover, the few gold collectors of that era preferred proof coins to Mint State business strikes; most business strikes entered circulation.
Both of those factors actually contribute today to the rarity of the proof issue: Few high-grade Mint State business strikes were saved to begin with, and, despite the recorded mintage of 92 proofs, some were undoubtedly spent during the next two or three decades when economic hard times hit.
Garrett and Guth (2006) comment concerning the 1905 proofs:

"Based on population data and auction records, it can be estimated that only 30 to 40 coins of the date have survived. Many undoubtedly entered circulation, as there are several impaired examples known. No gem coins of the date have been sold at auction in recent years."

Perusal of the combined NGC and PCGS population data shows that both services combined have certified an even 50 coins, minus an unknown number of duplicates that we would estimate as high as 30%, leaving 35 different remaining certified coins.
In 1902, for unknown reasons, the Mint changed its method of manufacturing proof gold, making the field-device contrast much less pronounced. Post-1902 proof gold coins with deep, stark contrast between thickly frosted devices and splendidly mirrored fields are seldom found. The present piece has a surprising amount of cameo contrast on each side, although it is unacknowledged on the NGC encapsulation. The piece has orange-gold surfaces with a well-balanced appearance. Just a hint of lilac appears around the margins.
Despite the deserved notoriety of the Saint-Gaudens double eagle design, proof Liberty Head twenties are among the United States' largest and most impressive gold coins, a memorable display that would make a cornerstone of a fine collection. Make this important coin high in your bidding considerations. Census: 7 in 64, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: P1)

High Relief Double Eagles

1890

1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS64 NGC. Roger W. Burdette (2006) reports a total mintage of 12,867 High Reliefs, including those made for the Assay Commission, but excluding any patterns. Of that number 80 were melted because they had an excessive wire rim, which results in a net distribution of 12,787 pieces. The wire rim, called a "fin" by mint officials at the time, was considered a serious flaw because it prevented the coins from being stacked properly. Most of the earlier High Reliefs feature a pronounced wire rim, while the later specimens do not.
Vibrant orange-gold patina drapes the surfaces of this carefully preserved near-Gem. The details are exquisitely defined, as one would expect. A few nearly microscopic handling marks keep this piece from being absolutely flawless. The 1907 High Relief twenties have always been incredibly popular among collectors, who often refer to them as the most beautiful American coins.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

1891

1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS65 PCGS. Price guides and reference books divide the 1907 High Relief twenties into two subtypes: Wire Rim and Flat Rim. In reality, both types were struck from the same dies and by the same process. The rim variations were actually the result of an incorrect combination of milling and planchet size. The first 8,000 or so High Relief double eagles struck under the aforementioned arrangement displayed a fin, or partial wire rim, particularly on the obverse, and were considered flawed. The problem was readily addressed by Mint Director Leach. As explained by Roger Burdette in his Renaissance of American Coinage, 1905-1908:

"Efforts by Clark, Barber and others had resulted in almost complete elimination of the rim fin on the high relief coins and by December 20 Director Leach wrote to Barber, 'I am more than delighted with the results you have obtained in preventing the fin.' Much of the credit for improvement goes to Leach. He had tested changes in the milling of planchets in San Francisco before he came to Washington. He had also brought several pre-shaped planchets (Roberts' 'forming die' idea) to Philadelphia for testing. The pre-shaped planchets worked no better than ordinary ones, but the pieces struck from differently milled planchets produced superior results."

After the adjustments were made approximately 4,000 more 1907 High Relief twenties were struck, with these being the Flat Rim variant. Collectors today value each subtype similarly due to the insignificant nature of the rim anomaly.
The satiny luster, boldly struck features, and remarkably well preserved surfaces confirm the exceptional state of preservation of this extraordinary High Relief. A tiny alloy spot on the obverse and a minuscule abrasion on the reverse's sun are the only imperfections worthy of mention.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

1892

1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Augustus Saint-Gaudens' high relief design may have been impractical for large scale production, but the ephemeral subtype has been a collector favorite for more than a century. This example is luminous from a careful cleaning, but wear is limited to slight flatness on Liberty's chest and raised knee.(Registry values: N1)

1893

1907 $20 High Relief PR62 NGC. CAC Gold. With its astoundingly crisp central detail, abundant die polish running through the fields, and impressively satiny luster, this High Relief twenty matches the diagnostics for what a number of collectors consider proofs for the issue, and NGC has certified this specimen as such. The eye appeal is considerable for this coin, and while a few small contact marks are noted in the right obverse field, the grade on the tag inside this prior-generation holder, PR62, seems conservative to the point of undergrading. CAC has agreed, granting this specimen one of its few gold stickers.

Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles

1894

1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS62 NGC. The obverse is pale straw-gold, while the reverse has a deeper yellow. Brightly lustrous with just a few too many marks to warrant a Select designation.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N991)

1895

1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS63 PCGS. Strong sun-yellow luster dominates the eye appeal of this Select example from the first year of the design. Wispy abrasions on each side, including a long, thin one to the left of the L in LIBERTY, account for the grade.(Registry values: N991)

1896

1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS63 NGC. Light yellow-gold luster and strong definition combine for the brilliant eye appeal on this Select coin. Modestly abraded for the grade, though its scattered marks preclude a finer designation.(Registry values: N991)

1897

1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS63 NGC. A Select coin with understated eye appeal, softly lustrous and well struck. Shallow diagonal abrasions cross Liberty's branch arm and the center of the eagle's wings.(Registry values: N991)

1898

1908 $20 No Motto MS65 NGC. CAC. Frosty orange-gold luster endows this lovely Gem double eagle. Sharply struck, evidenced by the detail in the panes of the Capitol building, Liberty's fingers, and the eagle's plumage. A few grade-consistent marks are unworthy of individual mention.(Registry values: N1793)

1899

1908 $20 No Motto MS65 PCGS. Short Rays Obverse. A lemon-gold Gem of this briefly produced design subtype. Marks are surprisingly few and inconsequential. The strike is complete save for the fingers holding the torch.(Registry values: N1793)

1900

1908 $20 No Motto MS66 PCGS. Scintillating satiny luster enhances the yellow-gold surfaces. The strike is nearly full, and there are only a couple of wispy abrasions. An excellent piece for a type collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1901

1908 $20 No Motto MS67 NGC. Because of the recent Wells Fargo Hoard of No Motto 1908 twenties, this has become an available issue even in higher grades. Few, however, can equal the sheer eye appeal of this Superb coin. Not only are the surfaces nearly flawless, but the mint luster and color is a wonder to behold. Both sides have rich rose-gold and lilac coloration interspersed. The design motifs are fully struck also. A perfect type coin.(Registry values: N4719)

1902

1908-D $20 No Motto MS65 PCGS. Rich orange-gold patina on this D-mint Gem displays tints of mint-green. Both sides are awash in pleasing luster and each exhibit sharply struck design features, including the Capitol building and the upper portions of Liberty, areas that are often weak on this issue. Nicely preserved throughout. PCGS has graded only nine pieces finer and NGC four higher (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1903

1908 $20 Motto MS63 PCGS. This shimmering apricot-gold representative is minimally abraded and has the eye appeal of a higher grade, although the reverse has a minor rim ding at 6 o'clock. Much scarcer than its high mintage 1908 No Motto predecessor.(Registry values: N1793)

1904

1908-S $20 MS62 PCGS. This coin's strong strike and pleasing, original appearance make this a worthwhile coin in the MS62 grade. Each side has a number of small, but individually inoffensive abrasions; collectively, though, they limit the grade of the coin. The surfaces are obviously original, and close examination shows subtle accents of rose and lilac on each side, in addition to the orange-gold color seen overall. The 1908-S twenty is an issue whose low mintage of only 22,000 pieces--the lowest regular-issue production of the entire series--makes it popular with both date and type collectors.(Registry values: N4719)

1905

1908-S $20 MS64 PCGS. While the 1908-S is not a rare issue in the way many of the later branch mint and post-1928 Philadelphia double eagle issues are, its surprisingly low mintage of 22,000 pieces and a middling survival rate have combined to make it one of the most desirable early Motto twenties, particularly in higher grades. Garrett and Guth (2006) note that most examples today are circulated or in lesser Mint State, with Select pieces challenging and anything finer especially so. This yellow-orange Choice piece offers smooth butter-yellow surfaces and pleasing detail. Though the reverse devices exhibit a handful of light grazes, the obverse shows few such flaws, and the coin displays beautifully. Population: 29 in 64, 28 finer (8/09).
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

1906

1909 $20 MS62 ANACS. Well struck with bright yellow-gold luster. Though a number of light to moderate marks are present, the eye appeal is strong for a coin not awarded a Select designation.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1907

1909 $20 MS63 PCGS. The 1909 is even scarcer than its low mintage (161,282 business strikes) suggests, since a sizeable portion of the production is the separately collected 1909/8 overdate. This lustrous honey-gold Select twenty has scattered minor to moderate marks consistent with its grade. The design features are well brought up. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)

1908

1909 $20 MS63 PCGS. Garrett and Guth note of the 1909: "This is one of the true condition rarities of the series, and a very difficult coin to find above MS-63." The present Select piece has strong and attractive canary-gold luster. Pleasing detail overall with minor, scattered abrasions that account for the grade.(Registry values: N2998)

1909

1909 $20 MS63 PCGS. Strong yellow-gold luster shows occasional silver-green elements. A handful of abrasions are present, yet the coin is remarkably smooth overall, particularly for the Select designation. Well struck and attractive. The 1909 double eagle is available for a price at the MS63 level, though it is scarce any finer.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1910

1909 $20 MS64 PCGS. Bowers comments interestingly in his double eagle Guide Book, "The 1909 double eagle, 'perfect date' (not overdate), is readily available, but hardly common, in lower Mint State levels through 62. Higher grades are seldom seen, and even a nice MS-63 would be a show-stopper!" The present piece surpasses even that grade, as it is only lightly abraded and exhibits pleasing apricot-gold luster. PCGS has graded only 27 finer (8/09).
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2006), lot 4573, which realized $8,050.(Registry values: N2998)

1911

1909/8 $20 AU58 NGC. FS-301. An appealing example of this popular Saint-Gaudens double eagle overdate. A number of abrasions are present in the lemon-gold fields, but evidence of actual wear is scant.(Registry values: N991)

1912

1909/8 $20 MS61 NGC. FS-301. The sole overdate among Saint-Gaudens double eagles, the 1909/8 is a popular if not terribly scarce variety. This moderately abraded Mint State piece has pleasingly lustrous surfaces that are pale yellow-gold.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1913

1909/8 $20 MS61 NGC. FS-301. A satiny canary-gold example of this popular overdate issue. Abrasions are relatively few given the grade. Highpoints such as the raised knee and Liberty's chest show only minor blending of detail.(Registry values: N1793)

1914

1909/8 $20 MS62 PCGS. FS-301. The mintage of the 1909 appears to have been evenly divided between regular date and overdate issues. In Mint State, however, the 9 over 8 is slightly scarcer and commands a premium. A touch of olive-green accents the mostly yellow-gold surfaces of the present coin. Light abrasions limit the grade, but they do not affect the flashy luster. There is just a trace of softness on the usual areas.(Registry values: N1793)

1915

1909/8 $20 MS63 PCGS. FS-301. The most obvious of all 20th century gold overdates, from the same mint error category as the 1918/7-D nickel, 1918/7-S quarter, 1943/2-P nickel, and 1942/1 and 1942/1-D dimes. Hubs with two different dates were used to create the obverse die, which presumably was made close to New Year's day. This lustrous yellow-gold example exhibits the small marks expected of the grade, although the obverse in particular is attractive.(Registry values: N2998)

1916

1909-D $20 MS61 NGC. The 1909-D had the fourth lowest production in the Saint-Gaudens series, and in this case there is a definite correlation between the mintage and rarity. This is a remarkably sharp piece, and a coin that shows few surface distractions for the grade. This coin will surely be highly sought after by an astute collector.(Registry values: N1793)

1917

1909-D $20 MS63 PCGS. Soft but delightful yellow-orange luster is the most eye-appealing facet of this Select 1909-D twenty, from a low-mintage issue of only 52,500 pieces. An alloy spot below the base of Liberty's torch adds character to the coin, and while the well struck devices are lightly abraded, only a mark near Liberty's waist warrants individual mention.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1918

1909-S $20 MS64 PCGS. This boldly struck near-Gem displays a reddish-gold appearance overall, and softly frosted luster. The obverse surfaces have a faintly matte-like appearance, and each side has its fair share of small contact marks, which do not seem excessive for the grade. A challenging issue any finer.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1919

1909-S $20 MS65 PCGS. The high mintage approaching 2.8 million pieces assures the availability of the 1909-S through the MS64 grade level. The certified population declines significantly in MS65, and finer specimens are highly elusive. This Gem example possesses frosty luster emanating from honey-gold surfaces and a well executed strike imparts strong detail to the devices. A few grade-consistent marks are unimportant. PCGS has seen only six coins finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1920

1910-D $20 MS65 PCGS. Lustrous and evenly struck with peach-gold and olive-green shadings. Patience and a loupe locates occasional unimportant marks, but none are singularly detrimental. The lowest mintage of the three 1910-dated issues. A good value at the MS65 level relative to the next higher grade.(Registry values: N2998)

1921

1910-D $20 MS66 PCGS. An unusually high grade for this early Motto issue, which is usually encountered in MS62 through MS64. Lustrous and precisely struck with a smooth appearance despite unimportant grazes near the stem of the olive branch. Population: 96 in 66, 2 finer (8/09).
Ex: Worth Bruntjen Collection (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 5894, which realized $5,750.(Registry values: N4719)

1922

1910-S $20 MS64 PCGS. This well struck Saint-Gaudens double eagle provides scintillating luster and is devoid of noticeable marks, save for a single tick on the wing above the leg.(Registry values: N1793)

1923

1910-S $20 MS65 NGC. Pleasing satiny luster exudes from both sides of this Gem S-mint representative, each of which displays a subtle blend of peach and apricot-gold. An exacting strike emboldens the design elements, including Liberty's fingers and the eagle's plumage. The few light marks present are not worthy of individual mention. Census: 62 in 65, 8 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1924

1911 $20 MS64 PCGS. This near-Gem twenty dollar displays highly attractive peach-gold and yellow-green patination and possesses a mattelike finish with pleasing luster. A well executed strike delivers sharp detail to the design elements, including the panes of the Capitol building, Liberty's branch hand, and the eagle's plumage. A shallow, lengthy graze is visible in the obverse field. The 1911 becomes very scarce any finer.(Registry values: N2998)

1925

1911-D $20 MS65 NGC. CAC. A great wheat-gold example with uncommonly strong definition for this earlier Denver double eagle issue. In other respects, this coin is every bit the Gem, with pleasing luster and only one flaw of any significance, a rim nick just above 3 o'clock on the obverse. An intriguing choice for the type collector seeking to move off the beaten path.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1926

1911-D $20 MS66 PCGS. The Normal D variety, which may be rarer in high grades than the repunched D FS-501. A butter-gold Premium Gem with booming luster and outstanding preservation. The Capitol building and the eagle's breast are fully struck. PCGS has certified only 6 pieces finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1927

1911-D/D $20 RPM FS-501 MS62 PCGS. Brightly lustrous with pale yellow-gold color. Though both fields and devices have their share of light abrasions, the overall eye appeal is surprisingly close to Select levels. For the variety, Population: 2 in 62, 75 finer (8/09).

1928

1911-S $20 MS65 PCGS. This original green-gold Gem has coruscating luster and an exemplary strike. The obverse is virtually immaculate, and only a single tick on the central reverse keeps the present piece out of the MS66 category. No double eagles were struck at San Francisco in 1912, the first such omission since 1886.(Registry values: N2998)

1929

1912 $20 MS63 PCGS. Strong yellow-gold luster beneath a light "skin" of toning, suggestive of long-term storage. Both sides are appealing, though the obverse shows a few scattered abrasions that combine to account for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)

1930

1912 $20 MS64 PCGS. A minimally abraded example whose canary-gold surfaces exude thick mint sheen. Liberty's chest and raised knee show slight incompleteness of detail. Only the Philadelphia Mint struck twenty dollar pieces in 1912, which was also the first year of the 48-star obverse subtype.(Registry values: N2998)

1931

1913 $20 MS63 PCGS. Attractive peach-gold patina runs over the lustrous surfaces of this Select double eagle, accented with splashes of light green. The design elements are fairly well impressed, especially the panes of the Capitol building and Liberty's branch hand. A scattering of minute marks limits the grade. The 1913 double eagle is available through the near-Gem level of preservation but becomes a condition rarity in MS65.(Registry values: N1793)

1932

1913 $20 MS63 NGC. A dusky orange-gold piece that also shows considerable lavender color through the obverse fields. The surfaces lack singularly mentionable abrasions, though their scattered marks warrant the Select designation. Well struck with attractive luster for this Philadelphia double eagle issue.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1933

1913 $20 MS65 NGC. The 1913 double eagle is not overly difficult to acquire in the lower Mint State levels, and even near-Gems can be obtained with a bit of effort. Gems are encountered in the marketplace only infrequently, and better-than-Gem coins are virtually nonexistent. NGC and PCGS have certified only 26 MS65 pieces and NGC has seen a single Premium Gem.
The present MS65 offering is sure to draw serious attention from connoisseurs of high-quality gold coinage. Unlike the "flat look" typically seen on this date, the current piece displays razor-sharp detail as seen on Liberty's fingers, the panes in the Capitol building, and on the eagle's plumage. Additionally, its radiant luster exceeds that seen on most examples. A few unobtrusive surface and rim ticks are completely within the parameters of the designated grade and and do not detract in the least from the coin's superior eye appeal. Census: 17 in 65, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

1934

1913-D $20 MS65 PCGS. This powerfully struck representative has rich orange-gold color with coruscating luster. Subtle olive toning is visible along the borders. In A Handbook of 20th Century United States Gold Coins, David Akers wrote: "Overall, the 1913-D is less rare than either the 1910-D or the 1914-D, but the difference is rather minimal. However, in Gem condition, I find the 1913-D to be considerably more rare than either of those issues, perhaps two to three times as rare."(Registry values: N2998)

1935

1913-S $20 MS62 PCGS. A touch of purple in the obverse margins mixes with the butter-yellow patina that covers the majority of the surfaces. Eye-catching cartwheel luster in unaffected by a number of light grazes. The strike is above-average for the grade, with only a hint of softness on the high points. Only 34,000 pieces were minted.(Registry values: N1793)

1936

1914 $20 MS62 PCGS. Strong sun-yellow color with only a touch of duskiness to the luster. Well struck and appealing despite the numerous tiny abrasions on each side.(Registry values: N991)

1937

1914 $20 MS63 NGC. Warm yellow-gold luster with considerable orange overtones. This Select coin's general lack of marks is suggestive of a finer designation, though abrasions are noted to the left of Liberty's hair and on the eagle's tailfeathers. A small alloy dot is hidden in the sun's rays on the reverse.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1938

1914 $20 MS64 NGC. The paltry mintage for this P-mint issue was below 100,000 coins, 95,250 to be exact, and today there are few certified Gems available, although near-Gem pieces such as the present example can be located. Lustrous and well struck with dusky sun-gold surfaces that display occasional minor marks.(Registry values: N2998)

1939

1914 $20 MS64 PCGS. A mintage of only 95,250 pieces makes the 1914 more desirable than its San Francisco counterpart, which had a production of nearly 1.5 million pieces. This lustrous green-gold Choice Saint-Gaudens twenty is minimally abraded aside from a concealed thin mark on the eagle's neck and a few unimportant ticks on the drapery. Encased in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)

1940

1914 $20 MS64 NGC. The striking definition is remarkably strong on this piece; in fact, we are going to call it full. The surfaces are surprisingly clean and have an overlay of rich reddish-gold color with an occasional streak of lilac on the reverse. Thick mint frost rolls around each side of this better-date P-mint twenty.(Registry values: N2998)

1941

1914-D $20 MS65 NGC. A lustrous sun-gold piece that has a well preserved obverse and only a few concealed marks on the eagle. The 1914-D was the final Denver issue until the 1923-D, presumably because World War I made foreign gold payments impractical.(Registry values: N2998)

1942

1914-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Strong orange elements are present on each side of this vibrant Gem. Well struck overall, though a degree of softness is present at the upper obverse.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1943

1915 $20 MS65 NGC. The mintage of this issue was rather low with only 152,000 pieces made for circulation, yet NGC/PCGS population figures reveal the 1915 to be relatively plentiful at the MS62 and MS63 levels of preservation. The numbers taper off in near-Gem, and MS65s are elusive with only 71 such pieces certified by both services. Higher-grade specimens are nearly unobtainable.
This MS65 piece displays peach-gold coloration tinted with light green. The luster is frosty and pleasing, and a well executed strike imparts strong detail to the design features. A few grade-consistent marks along with an unobtrusive obverse alloy spot do not detract. Census: 39 in 65, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1944

1915-S $20 MS65 NGC. This uncommonly attractive khaki-gold Gem has exemplary luster and a nearly mark-free appearance. The strike is exacting, and the eye appeal is exceptional.(Registry values: N1793)

1945

1915-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Scintillating luster and original green-gold toning ensure the charm of this precisely struck Gem. Even with the aid of a loupe, it is difficult to locate any sign of abrasion.(Registry values: N1793)

1946

1915-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Vibrant yellow-gold surfaces with a touch of green are the most immediately apparent signs of quality on this attractive Gem. Pleasingly detailed with only a handful of inoffensive marks in the fields.(Registry values: N1793)

1947

1915-S $20 MS66 PCGS. A beautiful green-gold Premium Gem that boasts unmarked surfaces and dazzling cartwheel sheen. The strike is exemplary. Although many 1915-S twenties escaped Treasury melts in foreign bank vaults, most were indifferently stored and lack the eye appeal of the present piece. Essentially unimprovable, although a solitary NGC example has been graded MS67.(Registry values: N2998)

1948

1916-S $20 MS66 PCGS. Softly shimmering luster illuminates the well preserved, straw-gold surfaces of this lovely San Francisco Mint product. A couple of tiny marks are concealed within the drapery, but they are far too small to detract from the imposing eye appeal of this conditionally scarce Premium Gem.(Registry values: N2998)

1949

1920 $20 MS63 NGC. Well struck with pleasing yellow-gold luster and a few hints of patina. Shallow marks on Liberty's legs and in the left obverse field contribute to the grade, as do scattered wispy abrasions.(Registry values: N991)

1950

1920-S $20 MS64 PCGS. In 1920, the mints in both Philadelphia and San Francisco struck double eagles, the first since the production of the 1916-S coins. Philadelphia produced roughly a quarter-million coins, while San Francisco made more than a half-million. But while the 1920-P is common up to the MS64 level, the 1920-S is rare in all grades. Today, it is considered a classic rarity in a series that abounds with them. Unlike some later dates where repatriations from overseas have replenished the supplies of once-rare issues, no hoards of 1920-S coins have ever been discovered in international holdings. One of the latest references on the Saint-Gaudens series, David Akers' Handbook of 20th Century United States Gold Coins, proposes:

"The 1920-S is one of the prime rarities in the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series, if not in the entire 20th century U.S. gold series. In fact, it is the rarest collectible Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle after only the 1927-D, 1930-S and 1921. The 1920-S is actually rarer than the 1927-D and 1930-S in high grades. Virtually the entire mintage was destroyed during the gold recall of the 1930s--the first of several Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles from the 1920s and 1930s to suffer this fate. The majority of survivors fall somewhere in the Choice AU to MS-64 grade range. High-grade examples, of which there are very few, were almost certainly obtained at the time of issue by collectors who had close ties to Mint or other government officials."

There are a few high-grade examples of the 1920-S known today. The average grade for certified survivors at NGC and PCGS, however, is near-Mint State, or AU58--meaning that one certified AU55 exists for every MS61. In MS64, the grade of the present coin, PCGS has certified 10 examples, with five finer--three MS65s and two MS66s (8/09). NGC has certified 13 pieces in MS64, with two MS65s the finest--and it is almost a certainly that some of those figures represent the same coins crossing from one service to another, or resubmissions.
Regardless of the exact number of high-Mint State specimens known, it is a truism that the number of advanced gold collectors is far greater than the limited population. One data point should serve to support that assertion: There are currently 67 different PCGS Registry Sets listed in the complete Saint-Gaudens Circulation Strikes collection at PCGS--of which 18 are more than 50% complete, with an average weighted GPA of nearly MS63. Not for the faint of heart, the circulation strikes Saint-Gaudens series is one in which an obsessive need for completeness demands patient searching--and deep, deep pockets.
The typical 1920-S is poorly struck, but the present example displays strong, if less than complete definition. The texture is frosty, with swirling, moderate-intensity luster around both sides. A pleasant mixture of reddish-gold and pink-gold patina has gathered over the years. A few minor marks are seen overall, with several small rim nicks visible on the reverse. One in particular, above the final A of AMERICA, will serve as a future identifier. This is a coin whose rarity and Condition Census standing are as impressive as its technical merits. Population: 10 in 64, 5 finer (8/09).
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N10218)

1951

1921 $20 MS61 NGC. The 1921 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is one of the major rarities in the series, despite an innocuous-sounding mintage of 528,500 coins. But the issue is the only gold coin the United States struck during the year. The date was not exported for international trade; neither did it circulate in the United States. Rather, the coins stayed in Treasury vaults until the 1930s, when they were melted in the great extinction event of the era, the Gold Recall of 1933. Examples are absent in overseas holdings returned to the States, and no domestic hoards have been uncovered. It is likely that no more than 100 examples of the issue survive in all grades.
Despite the appearance of multiple key-date coins from many series in our sales, this date is not among them. Virtually every Heritage Signature sale has numerous examples of the 1856 Flying Eagle and 1909-S V.D.B. cents, the 1916 Standing Liberty quarter, the 1893-S dollar, the 1911-D quarter eagle, and other rarities.
Look through the present sale for those dates and others, and almost certainly multiple examples of each will be found. However, the 1921 double eagle is too rare to fit the category of multiple opportunities. A few Mint State examples have appeared numerous times in different Heritage Signature sales. But as best we can determine from our Permanent Auction Archives, we have offered only about a dozen different Mint State examples in the last 15 years, some more than once--an average of less than one unique coin per year.
This example is a brilliant, frosty, and lustrous representative with a few light surface marks on each side. All of the design elements on each side are nicely detailed. Light yellow-gold color is accented by specks of toning. The overall eye appeal is excellent, despite the grade-limiting marks. Census: 16 in 61, 23 finer (8/09).
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

1952

1922 $20 MS65 PCGS. A frosty and lustrous Gem with brilliant butter-yellow surfaces and bold design definition. The 1922 is elusive when compared to the common date Philadelphia issues from 1924 to 1928. It is also a condition rarity that is infrequently seen any finer. PCGS has only certified seven higher grade examples (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1953

1922 $20 MS65 PCGS. This lustrous sun-gold Gem has a splendidly smooth obverse, and since the reverse field is equally bereft of contact, only concealed chatter on the sun and the eagle's leg merits casual mention. Well struck on all highpoints. The right-side stars are minutely die doubled.(Registry values: N2998)

1954

1922 $20 MS65 PCGS. A beautiful butter-gold Gem with scintillating luster and an absence of consequential marks. A generally sharp strike aside from slight incompleteness on the sun and the eagle's breast. A common date in MS62 through MS64, but quite scarce in MS65 relative to the 1924. PCGS and NGC combined have certified only 15 coins finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1955

1922 $20 MS65 PCGS. This smooth yellow-gold Gem has vibrant luster and impressive eye appeal. The strike is precise aside from blending on the panes of the Capitol building. The 1922 to 1928 Philadelphia issues are plentiful in bagmarked Uncirculated grades, but within that date range, only the 1923 is scarcer as a Gem.(Registry values: N2998)

1956

1922-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Like other S-mint issues from the 1920s, the 1922-S has a fairly high mintage but was mass-melted in the 1930s. Most survivors are Mint State but moderately abraded. The present near-Gem has occasional minor marks or rose-red alloy spots, but the lustrous honey-gold surfaces are nonetheless pleasing.(Registry values: N2998)

1957

1922-S $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. The popular 1922-S double eagle is an elusive issue, despite a production of nearly 3 million coins. This splendid example has rich, frosty yellow-gold luster with hints of olive and iridescent toning. The surfaces are nearly pristine with a few scattered abrasions. PCGS has only certified 12 finer examples of this issue.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1958

1923 $20 MS64 PCGS. Radiant luster exudes from the peach-gold surfaces of this near-Gem twenty dollar and a well executed strike delivers strong definition to the design features. A scattering of minuscule marks precludes Gem status.(Registry values: N991)

1959

1923 $20 MS65 PCGS. This impressive Gem retains full mint brilliance with frosty yellow surfaces and bold design definition. It has exceptional eye appeal. The 1923 is often considered a common date, but that is untrue. It is much scarcer than the true common dates, and seldom found finer than this specimen. PCGS has only graded three finer pieces (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1960

1923 $20 MS65 PCGS. Mild orange overtones grace the otherwise straw-gold surfaces of this lovely Gem. Well-defined with excellent eye appeal and preservation. At the MS65 level, the 1923 double eagle is available for a price, but anything finer is extremely rare; PCGS has certified just three such pieces (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1961

1923-D $20 MS65 PCGS. Intense luster and rich honey-gold coloration elevate the eye appeal of this lovely Saint-Gaudens twenty. There are a handful of tiny abrasions on the obverse and a few scattered alloy spots on each side, but they are insufficient to preclude the Gem grade assessment by PCGS.(Registry values: N1793)

1962

1923-D $20 MS66 PCGS. Vibrant luster and green-gold toning ensure the originality of this crisply struck branch mint double eagle. Ticks are few and far between, and have little impact on the imposing eye appeal.(Registry values: N2998)

1963

1924 $20 MS65 PCGS. A yellow-gold Gem with glimpses of lime-green near the margins. The 1924 is plentiful, even at the MS65 level, but the present piece is high end for the grade and will please the most fastidious collector.(Registry values: N1793)

1964

1924 $20 MS66 PCGS. This outstanding Premium Gem has creamy luster and lovely orange toning. The strike is full aside from minor softness on the Capitol building. Far nicer than the usually encountered 1924 twenty.(Registry values: N2998)

1965

1924 $20 MS67 PCGS. The 1924 is likely the most common issue of the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series. This is evident from inspection of PCGS/NGC population data that illustrate tens of thousands being certified. It is scarce in MS67, however, and rare any finer. Radiantly lustrous surfaces display beautiful orange-gold color and exquisitely struck design elements. Except for a few of the expected, though minor rim ticks, both sides are impeccably preserved. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 79 in 67, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1966

1924 $20 MS67 NGC. The 1924 is believed to be one of the most available dates of the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series. Indeed, NGC and PCGS have graded several thousand examples through Premium Gem. The certified population declines precipitously at the Superb Gem level, however. The yellow-gold surfaces of this MS67 specimen display magnificent luster and are impeccably preserved. A few minor rim ticks (typical for most large gold coins) are mentioned only for complete accuracy. A well executed strike delivers sharp definition to the design elements, rounding out the coin's impressive eye appeal. NGC has seen only two pieces finer, and PCGS one better (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1967

1924-D $20 MS61 NGC. While the Philadelphia issue bearing this date is a common type coin, its mintmarked counterparts, such as this D-mint piece, are far more elusive and highly desirable. This peach-inflected butter-yellow example offers warm and inviting luster. There are few overt abrasions, though several wispy flaws are noted in the obverse fields.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

1968

1924-D $20 MS64 PCGS. A great example of this challenging but popular later mintmarked Saint-Gaudens twenty, well-defined overall with only slight softness on the torch hand. The slightly varied yellow-gold luster is warm and inviting. Minimally marked save for a single vertical abrasion in the left obverse field. PCGS has certified just 11 coins finer (8/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1969

1924-S $20 MS63 PCGS. The mass meltings of the 1930s made the '24-S an important rarity despite its high original mintage. Pleasing satiny luster glistens beneath the yellow-gold patina that envelops this piece. Several grade-defining abrasions do not distract. This well-struck and attractive coin would make an excellent addition to a serious Saint-Gaudens collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1970

1924-S $20 MS64 PCGS. The 1924-S double eagle, with a mintage approaching 3 million pieces, was one of the most heavily melted issues in the series. Consequently, it acquired the reputation of being the rarest date in the Saint-Gaudens series. Indeed, in the late 1940s, Max Mehl estimated that only three pieces were known. In the 1950s and 1960s, numerous examples were discovered in European banks, and the '24-S was demoted from the "rarest of the rare" to the scarce category.
Most of the newly discovered 1924-S double eagles were in MS63 and lower grades. Near-Gem and finer examples are still challenging. This MS64 coin displays sharp definition on the design features, including the peripheral lettering, which is often weak on this issue. The pebbly surfaces reveal honey-gold patina imbued with traces of light green. The faces on both sides are well preserved, though some minor rim marks are mentioned for accuracy.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

1971

1924-S $20 MS65 NGC. The 1924-S twenty dollar, despite heavy melting of the issue in the 1930s, can be located through the MS63 grade level with a little patient searching. Near-Gems, on the other hand, are quite scarce and Gems are an important condition rarity. Most collectors will not encounter anything finer.
Attractive mint luster emanates from both sides of this MS65 specimen, the peach-gold surfaces of which are imbued with hints of mint-green. The devices exhibit strong definition, including the peripheral lettering, elements that are often weak. The few minuscule marks present exist primarily on the reverse. In summary, this piece displays pleasing overall eye appeal. Census: 19 in 65, 1 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N7079)

1972

1925 $20 MS65 PCGS. This peach-gold Gem is sharply struck and displays coruscating luster. Refreshingly devoid of consequential contact. An often-seen date, but an impressive example nonetheless.(Registry values: N1793)

1973

1925-D $20 MS62 NGC. The 1925-D is a challenging issue in Mint State, contrary to what its large mintage might suggest. Shimmering satiny luster complements the crisply struck design elements. Wafts of lilac accent the mostly yellow-gold patina that coats the surfaces. Several abrasions limit the grade, but eye appeal is still above-average for the grade.(Registry values: N2998)

1974

1925-D $20 MS64 NGC. There are several late-series entries in the Saint-Gaudens series that are formerly quite famous, but which today are more available through overseas repatriations. Among them are the 1922-S, 1924-D, 1924-S, 1925-D, 1926-D, 1926-S, and 1927-S. While their lights have dimmed somewhat today, they are still elusive, especially in higher grades. Many of these issues are sometimes available in MS64 but nearly impossible to obtain in MS65, and the price structure reflects that duality.
The 1925-D is a demonstration coin, with a couple of hundred certified in MS64 at NGC and PCGS together--but excluding duplicates, likely less than a dozen rate the Gem category (8/09). This near-Gem displays deep reddish-orange coloration, with some smoky areas in the obverse fields. Frosty surfaces and a bold strike further enhance the obvious appeal. A long, near-horizontal die crack traverses the eagle, from the leading edge of the left (facing) wing to the rear edge, joining a tip of the R in DOLLARS. High-point contact is relatively minor but precludes an even finer grade.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

1975

1925-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. The semibright yellow-gold surfaces of this S-mint representative reveal fine hairlines under magnification. Generally well defined and revealing a few minute contact marks.(Registry values: N2998)

1976

1925-S $20 AU58 NGC. The satiny luster is comprehensive, but slight wear is present on the eagle's breast and on Liberty's chest and knee. An affordable slider of this branch mint rarity. The 1925-S is a high mintage issue, but only a tiny fraction of the production avoided the Treasury smelter.(Registry values: N2998)

1977

1926-D $20 MS61 ANACS. The 1926-D double eagle has long enjoyed favor from the legions of Saint-Gaudens enthusiasts. While repatriation has increased its numbers so that it can no longer be considered an absolute rarity, it is still scarce in all respects. This Mint State representative has deep sun-yellow color and understated but strong luster. Both sides show considerable patina, as well as a number of minor marks. An abrasion to the left of Liberty's torch also contributes to the grade. Still, the overall visual appeal is strong for an MS61 piece.
Ex: The Steve Glenn Collection, Part Two (Heritage, 6/2006), lot 4171.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

1978

1926-S $20 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .91 indicates Questionable Color as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS has not graded this coin. In our opinion, this coin has the details of an Uncirculated example that has been coated to minimize the visual impact of abrasions to Liberty's forehead. A lustrous example of this rare and much-melted issue.

1979

1926-S $20 --Struck-Through--MS62 ANACS. An intriguing piece that shows strike-throughs on both sides. The obverse has a small dark planchet rift across Liberty's breast and a small incuse star in the right field. The reverse shows a depression in the surface across the lower part of the eagle, probably the result of a bit of grease on the die. Fully brilliant and lustrous with a few minor surface marks.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N2998)

1980

1927 $20 MS65 NGC. A bright and beautiful yellow-gold Gem example of this ever-popular Saint-Gaudens type twenty. A few tiny ticks on the central details preclude an even finer designation.(Registry values: N1793)

1981

1927 $20 MS66 NGC. A gorgeous butter-gold type coin that boasts exceptional luster and splendidly smooth surfaces. A star is incused on Liberty's chest, and one small copper spot is seen beneath the M in AMERICA. Certified in a former generation holder.(Registry values: N2998)

1982

1928 $20 MS66 PCGS. CAC. Boldly impressed and fantastically lustrous with immense eye appeal. Deeper butter-yellow and gold-orange shadings prevail at the margins, while the centers show paler straw-gold color. A single mark deserves mention, a vertical flaw in the middle of the long feathers on the eagle's near wing. PCGS has graded 65 finer pieces (7/09).(Registry values: N2998)

1983

1928 $20 MS67 NGC. The 1928 is available in all grades through MS66. The certified population significantly declines at the MS67 level, however, and no finer examples have been seen by either NGC or PCGS. Booming luster radiates from the peach-gold surfaces of this Superb Gem, and the design features exhibit excellent detail, including Liberty's facial features, fingers, and toes, the Capitol building, and the eagle's plumage. Both sides have been well cared for. Census: 78 in 67, 0 finer (7/09).(Registry values: N4719)

1984

1930-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Bidding should prove fierce for this Select Mint State 1930-S. David Akers, in his recently published Handbook of 20th Century United States Gold Coins, writes:

"The 1930-S is by far the rarest of the 1929-1932 issues in this series and, discounting the essentially uncollectible 1933, only the 1927-D is rarer when we consider the entire Saint-Gaudens series."

Essentially "rarer than all but the 1927-D" is quite a breathtaking statement for connoisseurs of the series. We could not resist making a comparison:
--For the 1920-S, 1927-D, 1927-S, 1929, 1930-S, 1931, 1931-D, and 1932, PCGS has certified, in all grades, respectively: 86, 7, 135, 164, 40, 79, 97, and 69 pieces (less duplicates).
--For the 1920-S, 1927-D, 1927-S, 1929, 1930-S, 1931, 1931-D, and 1932, NGC has certified, in all grades, respectively: 82, 5, 124, 129, 19, 40, 48, and 69 pieces (less duplicates).

If we assume that the certified population reflects the total population, and that all of the issues above have the same percentages of duplicates (both reasonable but not necessarily true assumptions, nor yet provably false), then the data certainly appear to support Akers' astonishing assertion. Even if some issues have many more percentages of duplicates, the differences are compelling.
Like most examples of the 1930-S issue, this piece is sharply struck, with radiant luster over frosty, lovely orange-gold surfaces. At first glance the piece appears finer than the numeric grade, and indeed the high points are largely free of substantial contact. The grade is explained by a fine network of noticeable, but mostly unobtrusive, fine, thin scrapes in the obverse fields, particularly around the right (facing) arm and torch. A nearly horizontal raised die crack, as made, runs inward from the obverse rim at 3 o'clock to a ray of the sun. A small nick appears near one of the left-side obverse rays where it meets Liberty's lower gown. The reverse shows only a few scattered contact marks, and seems high-end for the assigned grade.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

1985

1931 $20 MS66 NGC. The 1931 issue, like its brethren the 1930-S, the 1931-D, and 1932, is a classic rarity issued late in the history of the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series. The original mintage figure of 2.9 million-plus pieces is meaningless; the low survival rate, after the great Gold Recall of 1933, makes this issue among the rarest series issues. In our The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens as Illustrated by the Phillip H. Morse Collection, we made the following comments about the 1931:

"Among late date (1929-1932) issues of Saint-Gaudens double eagles, the 1931-P is probably the one with the least clearly-defined relative rarity ranking. Some numismatists rank it second in overall population rarity only to the 1930-S, a step ahead of the 1932 and 1931-D and, of course, the 1929. Others believe the 1931, while rarer than the 1929, is less available than the other three late-date issues. Our experience leads us to side with the former camp regarding the relative rarity of the 1931."

The present example is not only rare in the absolute sense, but its phenomenal preservation also makes it a conditional rarity of the first order. Most of the Mint State survivors are in the ranges from MS61-MS64, although Gems are occasionally available as well. Premium Gems are another story altogether, as NGC and PCGS combined have certified 14 submissions at that level, a figure that almost certainly includes duplications (8/09). Only a single coin, an MS67 PCGS example formerly in the Phillip H. Morse Collection, has been certified finer at either service.
This MS66 coin possesses delightfully appealing surfaces, with consistent, rich orange-gold coloration throughout. We note for pedigree purposes a couple of minor ticks on Liberty's left (facing) thigh, and a contact mark that passes through several rays of the sun in the obverse left field. There is a tiny dotlike planchet indentation, as made, below the B of LIBERTY. These minor distractions are more than offset by wonderful luster, the overall bold strike, and a high-end reverse that approaches an even finer grade.
We expect exceptionally strong bidding in this healthy gold market for this, one of the finest representatives available of this major double eagle rarity.
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N10218)

1986

1932 $20 MS64 PCGS. The recently published second edition (2008) of Akers' reference on 20th century gold from 1907-1933 points out that while the 1932 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is rarer than the 1929 and 1931-D issues from an overall standpoint, "it is the most plentiful of the 1929-1932 issues in the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series in high grade. This is not to imply that the 1932 is a plentiful issue in an absolute sense, for nothing could be farther from the truth. The federal government destroyed virtually the entire mintage within a few years of striking, and fewer than 100 coins have survived. Virtually all of these pieces are Mint State, and most grade MS-63 to MS-66. Superb Gems are unknown at either PCGS or NGC (May/2008)."
Although a year and four months have intervened since that passage was written, unsurprisingly there are still no MS67 examples of the 1932 at either service (8/09). The certified populations at both NGC and PCGS are about equally divided between the numbers of MS64 coins, versus the total number in MS65 and MS66: NGC has certified 21 MS64s, with 26 finer (finest four MS66 Star pieces), while PCGS has certified 25 MS64s, with 35 finer (finest seven MS66s). It is certain that those numbers include duplicates.
The surfaces of this lovely near-Gem reveal a few scattered marks on the high points of Liberty's legs and torso that seemingly account for the grade. Radiant luster is abundant throughout the orange-orange surfaces, which deepen on the reverse to a couple of reddish-orange areas. A small dark toning spot is noted near the reverse rim at 8 o'clock. An eye-appealing and well-struck piece. Population: 25 in 64, 35 finer (8/09).
From The Vegas Collection.(Registry values: N7079)

Territorial Gold

1987

1860 $10 Clark, Gruber & Co. Ten Dollar MS61 NGC. K-3, R.5. Clark, Gruber and Company was established at the height of the Colorado Gold Rush, a decade after the California Gold Rush, to coin gold from the local mines. After making its last coins in 1861, the company continued producing ingots in 1862, and it was formally bought by the U.S. Treasury in 1863. It functioned for more than four decades as an assay office, before a new facility officially opened as the Denver Mint in 1906.
This 1860 Clark, Gruber ten boasts extraordinary, deep reddish color, with occasional tinges of green around the margins. The overall preservation is excellent for a Territorial gold coin, with a sharp strike and pleasing surfaces. A shallow planchet flake, as made, occurs in the field below the S in PIKES. Listed on page 377 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 5 in 61, 8 finer (8/09).

1988

1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 880 Thous. 50 Rev. AU55 PCGS. Lettered Edge, .880 Thous., 50 Reverse. K-1, High R.6. The Lettered Edge Humbert fifty dollar slugs were the first type of this largest and most impressive Territorial gold coin. The New York-based diesinker and artist Charles Cushing Wright designed and engraved the obverse die. Wright, a founder of the National Academy of Design, was considered one of the foremost medallist-engravers of the early 19th century. He engraved three medals struck at the U.S. Mint by the American Art Union honoring prominent artists Washington Allston, Gilbert Stuart, and John Trumbull (Julian-PE-3, PE-33, PE-35); he also designed and engraved many other U.S. Mint medals featuring eminent American political and military figures and historic events.
Former watchcase maker Augustus Humbert delivered the dies to the new Assay Office in January 1851. The octagonal shape is the most distinctive characteristic of the first fifty dollar slugs (a shape that would be commemorated more than six decades later in the Panama-Pacific fifty dollar gold commemoratives).
The circular obverse die features a defiant eagle with a U.S. shield resting on a rock that symbolizes the U.S. Constitution. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA encircles the border. A scroll between the eagle's wings reads THOUS, with a blank space intentionally left for the gold fineness to be imparted by three individual number punches. Below the eagle are a D and a C for dollars and cents, separated by enough space to allow for the dollar and cent amounts to be hand-stamped into each ingot.
There are four major variations listed in the Kagin 1981 reference:
--Lettered Edge. .880 Thous., 50 Reverse. K-1, High R.6. The present coin.
--Lettered Edge, .880 Thous, No 50 on Reverse. K-2, R.5.
--Lettered Edge, .880 Thous., 12-pointed star around concentric circles on reverse. K-3, Unique.
--Lettered Edge, .887 Thous., 50 on Reverse. K-4, High R.5.
--A fifth variety is unlisted in Kagin. Lettered Edge, .887 Thous., 12-pointed star around concentric circles on reverse as on K-3. (Heritage, 5/2004, lot 10585; Heritage, 7/2009, lot 2371).

Of the four main Lettered Edge, varieties, the K-3 is uncollectible. The K-1 is considered the rarest of the three collectible varieties. In fact, numismatists believe that fewer than 18 examples of the K-1 exist today. PCGS has certified only eight examples of the K-1 in all grades. This compares to the 44 pieces for the K-2 and 26 for the K-4. Of those eight K-1 coins, the present piece is the sole AU55 certified at PCGS, making it third finest behind an MS61 and an MS63 (8/09).
For an early Territorial gold coin, the present piece is quite spectacular. Despite the Choice AU grade, there is little trace of actual circulation, save for a few minor handling marks in the fields. The surfaces are predominantly yellow-gold, with tinges of reddish patina. The strike is sharp, with the sole exception of the upper portions of the shield, a phenomenon seen on nearly every example since it is a high point on the coin. There is a rim ding at one corner on the reverse, quite sharp, that protrudes upward into a tiny pinhole in the PCGS encasement. That is the only minor distraction on what is actually one of the nicer 1851 Humberts we have ever handled. The spectacular MS62 NGC K-1 example in the Pacific Rim Collection, which we handled more than two years ago (8/2007, lot 2106), brought $287,500. This coin, at least in terms of eye appeal if not technical grade, is closer to that piece than one might suspect.
A final note: The 1851-52 octagonal slugs or fifty dollar gold pieces were issued under authority of the U.S. Congress, and the United States Assay Office was a provisional branch mint. Despite their traditional listings under Territorial gold, they are clearly, as Kagin says, "regular U.S. coinage" in which all U.S. collectors should have an interest. Listed on page 364 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 1 in 55, 2 finer (8/09).

1989

1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 880 Thous. AU53 NGC. K-5, Low R.5. This variety features a large "target" design at the center of the reverse--a design purportedly done by U.S. Assayer Augustus Humbert, a former watchmaker, himself. California suffered from a severe coin shortage as early as the summer of 1848 and several steps were taken to alleviate the situation. One of the solutions was to have the U.S. Assay Office strike gold coins, which it did from 1851 to 1853. The following year the San Francisco Mint opened.
The U.S. Assay Office fifty dollar octagonal "slugs" are highly popular because of their impressive size and historical significance. Unfortunately for collectors, the large size of these coins and the soft nature of gold means that many show numerous bagmarks and rim defects. The present coin, however, is an above-average survivor with no significant marks and nearly unperturbed rims. Light hairlines in the field barely affect the splendid eye appeal. The eagle motif on the obverse is a bit soft, as almost always seen, but the rest of the details are crisp. Powerful luster shines throughout. Listed on page 364 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1990

1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar--Scratched--NCS. Fine Details. K-4a, R.4. With die break through denomination. The obverse is significantly worn with several heavy scratches across and to the right of the portrait; the reverse, however, has stronger than Fine details and is relatively undisturbed. An intriguing candidate for the budget-conscious collector or the Territorial gold enthusiast seeking an example for reverse-up display. Listed on page 363 of the 2010 Guide Book.

1991

1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar VF30 NGC. K-4a, R.4. The more commonly encountered die state variety for this Territorial issue, with a prominent die break at the denomination. This luminous piece, yellow-orange with deeper shadings at the margins, displays moderate wear across the lightly abraded central devices, a testament to the extent which Moffat & Co. pieces circulated during the height of the California Gold Rush. Listed on page 363 of the 2010 Guide Book.

California Fractional Gold

1992

Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-201, High R.7, MS63 PCGS. The standard Breen-Gillio reference notes that Kenneth W. Lee discovered this extremely rare variety before 1970. The obverse stars are from a punch with one broken point, and many of the stars are double-punched. The S in CENTS is entered too high, and the bow is oversized and triangle-shaped. BG lists six coins, ranging from MS63 to a plugged (and presumably circulated) piece. Of those pieces listed, this may be the # 2 piece, only identified as "Another coin certified by PCGS as MS-63." The surfaces are bright yellow-gold with semiprooflikeness on the obverse only. Identifiable by a minute irregular planchet flake out of the obverse near the rim at 4 o'clock. The Jay Roe specimen graded MS62 and brought $9,775 in Bowers' 2003 sale of his collection.

1993

1856 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-228, R.7, AU58 NGC. The R in DOLLAR is boldly double punched, a quick way to distinguish the very rare BG-228 from the much more common BG-229 and BG-230 varieties. This is a sharply struck apricot-gold near-Mint representative. The fields are moderately prooflike and free from relevant marks. Census: 1 in 58, 1 finer (7/09).

1994

1854 $1 Large Eagle Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-504, Low R.5, AU55 PCGS. Whispers of light green show on the peach-gold surfaces of this Choice AU. The design elements are generally well struck. An unobtrusive hair-thin mark is visible in the left obverse field.

1995

1872 25C Washington Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-722, Low R.4, MS62 NGC. The yellow-gold surfaces of this Washington Head specimen display a slight greenish cast and the design features are for the most part evenly struck. Light handling marks define the grade.

1996

1876 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-778, Low R.7, AU58 PCGS. This octagonal quarter variety offers considerable rarity, and the present near-Mint piece is attractive. Dusky gold-orange and mint-green surfaces are minimally marked with only minor friction on the high points.

1997

1876 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-799E, High R.7, MS64 Prooflike NGC. A near-Gem example of this extremely rare variant, design credited to Christopher Ferdinand Mohrig and discovery credited to Jay Roe in September 1981. Both sides show considerable contrast between frost-graced devices and glittering yellow-gold fields. Moderately reflective and entirely appealing.

1998

1876 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-799F, Low R.6, MS64 Prooflike NGC. The brassy-gold surfaces of this near-Gem exhibit well struck devices and are minimally marked. Frosty motifs stand out amidst the reflective fields.

1999

1870 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-807, Low R.7, MS64 PCGS. Ex: Jay Roe. This satiny apricot-gold near-Gem is mark-free and shows the expected slight sinking on the central reverse. The prominent die break through the reverse exergue likely explains the rarity of the variety. The plate coin for BG-807 in the second edition of Breen-Gillio. Population: 8 in 64, 1 finer (8/09).
Ex: Jay Roe Collection (Bowers and Merena, 9/2003), lot 287.

2000

1876 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-882, R.7, MS65 Prooflike NGC. The stars are free of the feathers, and star 13 nearly touches the lowest curl. On the reverse, a berry at 6:30 touches the stem end. Well struck with glassy, highly reflective fields. A faint pinscratch is visible on the cheek.

2001

1860/56 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1014, High R.4, MS65 PCGS. Struck by Robert B. Gray & Co., described by Breen-Gillio as "successors to Antoine Louis Nouizillet." This yellow-gold piece is well struck and nearly devoid of contact. The reverse has a network of fine die cracks. This is one of two Gems graded by PCGS, with none finer (7/09).

2002

1860 $1 Liberty Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-1102, R.4, MS61 PCGS. This honey-gold example is sharply struck and exhibits prooflike fields. There are no grade-limiting marks, and the eye appeal is pleasing.

2003

1871 $1 Liberty Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-1104, High R.4, MS65 PCGS. The only 1871 variety of octagonal dollars with the date on the reverse. Lemon-gold and salmon-pink endow this flashy and evenly struck Gem. Beautifully preserved, and unimprovable at either service. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 3 in 65, 0 finer (7/09).

2004

1870 $1 Goofy Head Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-1118, Low R.5, MS61 NGC. Walter Breen and Ronald Gillio (2003) describe the head as "lantern-jawed" and say that the four stars above it are "grotesquely repunched." That seems a bit harsh. Charming butter-yellow patina covers both sides. The borders are weak, as always, but there are no marks of any significance.

2005

1875 $1 Indian Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-1126, R.5, MS61 Prooflike NGC. Prooflike fields establish moderate contrast with the adequately struck motifs. Yellow-gold surfaces reveal light handling marks. Roller marks are visible in the central reverse.

Session 4

Colonials

7001

1723 2PENCE Rosa Americana Twopence--Environmental Damage--NCS. XF Details. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (5/77). (#128)

7002

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (21/6). NGC Census: (6/3). (#180)

7003

1739-V Sou Marque, French Colonies AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/3). NGC Census: (0/0). (#158688)

7004

1762-BB SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (5/3). (#158657)

7005

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, Period Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (0/53). PCGS Population (3/151). (#240)

7006

1787 1C Massachusetts Cent, Arrows in Left Talon--Environmental Damage--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (8/86). (#302)

7007

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left--Corroded--NCS. VF Details. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (4/38). PCGS Population (64/272). (#370)

7008

1786 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Wide Shield--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Sylvia Harper. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population (3/33). (#498)

7009

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Small Planchet, Plain Shield VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (5/51). PCGS Population (22/149). (#506)

7010

1787 COPPER Vermont Copper, BRITANNIA--Corroded--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (15/53). (#554)

7011

1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large Date--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (2/44). PCGS Population (18/195). (#813)

Federal Contract Coinage

7012

1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, Raised Rims--Damaged--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/1). (#877)

7013

1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils, Pointed Rays--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (9/148). PCGS Population (47/424). (#883)

7014

1787 1C Fugio Cent, New Haven Restrike, Copper AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (11/75). (#916)

Colonials

7015

1787 TOKEN Auctori Plebis Token XF45 NGC. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (4/11). PCGS Population (8/17). (#601)

7016

(1792-94) TOKEN Kentucky Token, Plain Edge AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (49/102). NGC Census: (0/0). (#614)

7017

(1792-94) TOKEN Kentucky Token, LANCASTER Edge MS61 Brown NGC. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (6/18). PCGS Population (5/64). (#623)

7018

1794 TOKEN Franklin Press Token AU58 NGC. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (14/47). PCGS Population (38/50). (#630)

7019

1795 1C Talbot Allum & Lee Cent MS61 Brown NGC. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (3/31). PCGS Population (1/100). (#640)

7020

1783 TOKEN Georgivs Triumpho Token--Corroded--NCS. Fine Details. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (1/18). PCGS Population (1/91). (#664)

7021

1783 TOKEN Georgivs Triumpho Token XF45 NGC. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Population (17/37). (#664)

7022

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Small Military Bust, Plain Edge AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/11). NGC Census: (1/5). (#670)

7023

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Draped Bust, No Button, Copper Restrike, Engrailed Edge PR62 Brown NGC. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (3/19). PCGS Population (3/94). (#685)

7024

1793 1/2P Washington Ship Halfpenny, Copper, Lettered Edge XF40 NGC. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (8/36). PCGS Population (31/143). (#734)

7025

1795 1/2P Washington Grate Halfpenny, Large Buttons, Reeded Edge MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (36/67). NGC Census: (6/18). (#746)

7026

1795 PENNY Washington Liberty & Security Penny, ASYLUM Edge--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (0/3). PCGS Population (0/1). (#764)

7027

1795 1/2P Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Plain Edge, One Star at Each Side of Harp F15 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/63). (#770)

7028

1795 1/2P Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Plain Edge, One Star at Each Side of Harp VF30 NGC. Accompanied by a Colonial American Coin Club Certificate, signed by Walter Breen. NGC Census: (2/9). PCGS Population (11/34). (#770)

Half Cents

7029

1794 1/2 C --Corroded--NCS. Good Details. C-9. NGC Census: (1/31). PCGS Population (10/300). Mintage: 81,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $500. (#1003)(Registry values: P7)

7030

1802/0 1/2 C Reverse of 1802--Damaged--NCS. Fine Details. C-2. NGC Census: (4/4). PCGS Population (10/30). Mintage: 20,266. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $3,750. (#1057)(Registry values: P7)

7031

1803 1/2 C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/108). NGC Census: (0/25). Mintage: 92,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $425. (#1060)(Registry values: P6)

7032

1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (16/145). PCGS Population (57/327). Mintage: 1,055,312. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $370. (#1063)(Registry values: P4)

7033

1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems AU50 NGC. C-13. NGC Census: (4/141). PCGS Population (71/257). Mintage: 1,055,312. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $500. (#1063)(Registry values: P4)

7034

1804 1/2 C Crosslet 4, No Stems XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/41). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $482. (#1072)(Registry values: P4)

7035

1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/27). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $312. (#1090)(Registry values: P5)

7036

1806 1/2 C Small 6, No Stems XF40 ICG. C-1. NGC Census: (12/347). PCGS Population (52/234). Mintage: 356,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $325. (#1093)(Registry values: P4)

7038

1806 1/2 C Large 6, Stems AU58 NGC. C-4. With Original Flip. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (21/31). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $815. (#1099)(Registry values: P4)

7039

1807 1/2 C Curved Clip at 3:00--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VG Details. C-1. With Original Flip. NGC Census: (2/155). PCGS Population (2/166). Mintage: 476,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $75. (#1104)(Registry values: P5)

7040

1807 1/2 C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/146). NGC Census: (11/131). Mintage: 476,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $209. (#1104)(Registry values: P5)

7041

1807 1/2 C XF45 NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (12/82). PCGS Population (16/83). Mintage: 476,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $540. (#1104)(Registry values: P5)

7042

1809 1/2 C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (27/60). NGC Census: (22/123). Mintage: 1,154,572. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $275. (#1123)(Registry values: P3)

7043

1809/6 1/2 C AU53 PCGS. Ex:Childs. PCGS Population (10/46). NGC Census: (10/86). Mintage: 1,154,572. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $525. (#1126)(Registry values: P3)

7044

1828 1/2 C 13 Stars AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (71/301). NGC Census: (50/479). Mintage: 606,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $175. (#1147)(Registry values: P1)

7045

1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (102/207). PCGS Population (37/154). Mintage: 606,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $285. (#1147)(Registry values: P1)

7046

1828 1/2 C 12 Stars AU55 NGC. C-2. NGC Census: (23/83). PCGS Population (16/53). Mintage: 606,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $425. (#1150)(Registry values: P1)

7047

1832 1/2 C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (50/127). NGC Census: (19/159). Mintage: 154,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $155. (#1159)(Registry values: P3)

7048

1833 1/2 C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (60/25). NGC Census: (76/40). Mintage: 120,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $535. (#1162)(Registry values: P1)

7049

1834 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (77/28). PCGS Population (46/12). Mintage: 141,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $525. (#1165)(Registry values: P1)

7050

1835 1/2 C MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (104/162). PCGS Population (105/123). Mintage: 398,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $330. (#1168)(Registry values: P1)

7051

1835 1/2 C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (106/123). NGC Census: (104/162). Mintage: 398,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $330. (#1168)(Registry values: P1)

7052

1849 1/2 C Large Date MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (27/56). NGC Census: (37/77). Mintage: 39,864. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $440. (#1218)(Registry values: P3)

7053

1851 1/2 C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (54/92). NGC Census: (99/166). Mintage: 147,672. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $250. (#1224)(Registry values: P2)

7054

1854 1/2 C MS62 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (47/175). Mintage: 55,358. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#1230)(Registry values: P1)

7055

1854 1/2 C MS63 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (101/74). Mintage: 55,358. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $280. (#1230)(Registry values: P1)

7056

1854 1/2 C MS63 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (101/74). Mintage: 55,358. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $280. (#1230)(Registry values: P1)

7057

1855 1/2 C MS63 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (101/244). PCGS Population (120/134). Mintage: 56,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#1233)(Registry values: P1)

7058

1855 1/2 C MS63 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (101/244). PCGS Population (120/134). Mintage: 56,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#1233)(Registry values: P1)

7059

1855 1/2 C MS63 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (101/244). PCGS Population (120/134). Mintage: 56,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#1233)(Registry values: P1)

Large Cents

7060

1794 1C Head of 1794--Environmental Damage--NCS. VF Details. S-21. (#901364)(Registry values: P1)

7061

1795 1C Plain Edge--Altered Surfaces, Whizzed--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 501,500. (#1380)

7062

1795 1C Plain Edge--Corroded--NCS. VG Details. NGC Census: (0/30). PCGS Population (15/257). Mintage: 501,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $475. (#1380)(Registry values: N491)

7063

1795 1C Plain Edge--Corroded--NCS. VG Details. S-76B. NGC Census: (0/30). PCGS Population (14/256). Mintage: 501,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $475. (#1380)(Registry values: N491)

7064

1795 1C Plain Edge VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/234). NGC Census: (5/25). Mintage: 501,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $545. (#1380)(Registry values: N491)

7065

1795 1C Plain Edge--Scratched--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (1/24). PCGS Population (15/218). Mintage: 501,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $675. (#1380)(Registry values: N991)

7066

1795 1C Plain Edge--Corroded--NCS. VG Details. S-76B. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 501,500. (#1382)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7067

1796 1C Liberty Cap G6 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/108). NGC Census: (3/70). Mintage: 109,825. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G6 : $378. (#1392)(Registry values: N491)

7068

1796 1C Liberty Cap--Corroded--NCS. Fine Details. S-83. NGC Census: (7/54). PCGS Population (9/79). Mintage: 109,825. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $700. (#1392)(Registry values: N991)

7069

1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1796--Corroded--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. NGC Census: (0/54). PCGS Population (1/68). Mintage: 363,375. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $275. (#1401)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N208)

7070

1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems--Environmental Damage--NCS. VF Details. S-138. NGC Census: (4/74). PCGS Population (11/127). Mintage: 897,510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $925. (#1422)(Registry values: N991)

7071

1798 1C Second Hair Style--Corroded, Obverse Scratched--NCS. VF Details. S-187. NGC Census: (3/60). PCGS Population (20/118). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $625. (#1434)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7072

1800 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. S-203. NGC Census: (1/40). PCGS Population (4/45). Mintage: 2,822,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $685. (#1449)(Registry values: N991)

7073

1801 1C 1/000--Burnished--NCS. XF Details. S-223. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $875. (#1464)(Registry values: P1)

7074

1801 1C 1/000--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. S-223. NGC Census: (0/27). PCGS Population (7/20). Mintage: 1,362,837. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,425. (#1458)(Registry values: P1)

7075

1802 1C VF25 NGC. S-225. NGC Census: (10/81). PCGS Population (29/191). Mintage: 3,435,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $434. (#1470)(Registry values: N491)

7076

1802 1C 1/000--Corroded--ICG. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $945. (#1473)(Registry values: P1)

7077

1802 1C No Stems--Environmental Damage--NCS. VF Details. S-241. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#1477)(Registry values: P1)

7078

1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction F12 NGC. S-255. NGC Census: (9/97). PCGS Population (15/295). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $200. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)

7079

1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. S-252. NGC Census: (6/87). PCGS Population (27/245). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $350. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)

7080

1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Obverse Tooled--VF30 ICG. VF30 Details. S-258. NGC Census: (9/74). PCGS Population (31/173). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $530. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)

7081

1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction F12 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/91). NGC Census: (0/9). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $145. (#1485)(Registry values: P1)

7082

1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction--Corroded--NCS. VF Details. S-258. NGC Census: (1/7). PCGS Population (8/74). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $340. (#1485)(Registry values: P1)

7083

1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction--Corroded--NCS. XF Details. S-261. NGC Census: (2/5). PCGS Population (8/36). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $750. (#1485)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7084

1805 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. S-267. NGC Census: (3/14). PCGS Population (11/49). Mintage: 941,116. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $935. (#1510)(Registry values: N991)

7085

1807 1C Large Fraction--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. S-276. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/1). Mintage: 829,221. (#1517)(Registry values: P1)

7086

1810 1C F12 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/90). NGC Census: (1/17). Mintage: 1,458,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $220. (#1549)(Registry values: N491)

7087

1812 1C Small Date--Environmental Damage--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,075,500. (#1561)(Registry values: N991)

7088

1813 1C VF20 NGC. S-292. NGC Census: (2/13). PCGS Population (14/115). Mintage: 418,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $550. (#1570)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7089

1814 1C Plain 4--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. S-295. NGC Census: (7/164). PCGS Population (10/177). Mintage: 357,830. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $530. (#1573)(Registry values: P1)

7090

1814 1C Plain 4 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/58). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $585. (#1576)(Registry values: P1)

7091

1814 1C Plain 4--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. S-295. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/48). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $850. (#1576)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7092

1814 1C Plain 4--Corroded--NCS. XF Details. S-295. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/48). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $850. (#1576)(Registry values: P1)

7093

1817 1C 13 Stars Brown--Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/154). PCGS Population (1/83). Mintage: 3,948,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $325. (#1594)(Registry values: N491)

7094

1818 1C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (10/64). PCGS Population (41/328). Mintage: 3,167,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $200. (#1600)(Registry values: N491)

7095

1819 1C Large Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (9/173). PCGS Population (6/86). Mintage: 2,671,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $275. (#1603)(Registry values: N491)

7096

1819 1C Large Date MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (13/122). PCGS Population (1/51). Mintage: 2,671,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $475. (#1603)(Registry values: N991)

7097

1819/8 1C Large Date AU58 NGC. N-2. NGC Census: (8/7). PCGS Population (14/22). Mintage: 2,671,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $520. (#1612)(Registry values: P1)

7098

1820 1C Large Date Red and Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. N-13. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population (0/241). Mintage: 4,407,550. (#1616)(Registry values: N491)

7099

1821 1C --Environmental Damage--NCS. VF Details. N-1. NGC Census: (1/53). PCGS Population (5/80). Mintage: 389,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $525. (#1621)(Registry values: N991)

7100

1822 1C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/35). NGC Census: (11/38). Mintage: 2,072,339. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $625. (#1624)(Registry values: N991)

7101

1822 1C AU58 NGC. N-11. NGC Census: (11/27). PCGS Population (14/21). Mintage: 2,072,339. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $750. (#1624)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7102

1823/2 1C --Damage--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 1,262,000. (#1630)

7103

1826 1C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/49). NGC Census: (10/49). Mintage: 1,517,425. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#1645)(Registry values: N991)

7104

1826 1C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/49). NGC Census: (10/49). Mintage: 1,517,425. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#1645)(Registry values: N991)

7105

1828 1C Large Narrow Date AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/27). NGC Census: (8/39). Mintage: 2,260,624. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $440. (#1654)(Registry values: N991)

7106

1829 1C Large Letters AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/16). NGC Census: (1/20). Mintage: 1,414,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $675. (#1663)(Registry values: N491)

7108

1830 1C Large Letters AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/43). NGC Census: (15/53). Mintage: 1,711,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $410. (#1672)(Registry values: N491)

7109

1831 1C Large Letters AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (24/54). NGC Census: (6/64). Mintage: 3,359,260. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $275. (#1678)(Registry values: N491)

7110

1832 1C Large Letters AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/38). NGC Census: (2/33). Mintage: 2,362,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $210. (#1687)(Registry values: N491)

7111

1834 1C Large 8, Small Stars, Medium Letters AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/53). NGC Census: (5/64). Mintage: 1,855,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $195. (#1699)(Registry values: N491)

7112

1835 1C Head of 1836 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/34). NGC Census: (11/62). Mintage: 3,878,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $190. (#1714)(Registry values: N491)

7113

1836 1C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/62). NGC Census: (1/57). Mintage: 2,111,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $175. (#1726)(Registry values: N491)

7114

1837 1C Head of 1838 AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (17/397). PCGS Population (19/175). Mintage: 5,558,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $190. (#1729)(Registry values: N491)

7115

1837 1C Small Letters MS61 Brown NGC. N-5. Mintage: 5,558,300. (#1732)(Registry values: P1)

7116

1838 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (27/195). NGC Census: (31/78). Mintage: 6,370,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $290. (#1741)(Registry values: N491)

7117

1839 1C Head of 1838 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population (4/48). Mintage: 3,128,661. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $250. (#1744)(Registry values: N491)

7118

1839 1C Booby Head--Environmental Damage--NCS. AU Details. N-5. NGC Census: (0/2). PCGS Population (0/2). Mintage: 3,128,661. (#1753)(Registry values: P1)

7119

1840 1C Large Date AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/59). NGC Census: (3/72). Mintage: 2,462,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $165. (#1820)(Registry values: N491)

7120

1850 1C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (26/240). NGC Census: (4/113). Mintage: 4,426,844. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $130. (#1889)(Registry values: N491)

7121

1851 1C MS64 Red NGC. N-2. NGC Census: (14/12). PCGS Population (23/15). Mintage: 9,889,707. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $925. (#1894)(Registry values: N1793)

7122

1852 1C MS64 Brown NGC. N-12. Ex:Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (48/59). PCGS Population (147/87). Mintage: 5,063,094. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $320. (#1898)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7123

1853 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (113/36). PCGS Population (84/5). Mintage: 6,641,131. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,000. (#1902)(Registry values: N1793)

7124

1854 1C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (23/143). PCGS Population (35/195). Mintage: 4,236,156. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $200. (#1904)(Registry values: N491)

7125

1854 1C MS63 Brown NGC. N-12. NGC Census: (26/117). PCGS Population (73/122). Mintage: 4,236,156. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $240. (#1904)(Registry values: N491)

7126

1854 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-3. NGC Census: (41/24). PCGS Population (29/5). Mintage: 4,236,156. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $600. (#1904)(Registry values: N991)

7127

1855 1C Upright 5s MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (156/65). NGC Census: (82/124). Mintage: 1,574,829. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $420. (#1908)(Registry values: N991)

7128

1856 1C Upright 5 MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (32/13). PCGS Population (26/1). Mintage: 2,690,463. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#1919)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7129

1856 1C Upright 5 MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (16/6). PCGS Population (32/1). Mintage: 2,690,463. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $935. (#1920)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

7130

1856 1C Slanted 5 MS64 Brown NGC. N-21. NGC Census: (41/45). PCGS Population (83/27). Mintage: 2,690,463. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#1919)(Registry values: P1)

Flying Eagle Cents

7131

1857 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/73). PCGS Population (38/2185). Mintage: 17,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $300. (#2016)(Registry values: N491)

7132

1857 1C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/70). PCGS Population (55/2130). Mintage: 17,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $360. (#2016)(Registry values: N491)

7133

1857 1C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (21/16). PCGS Population (882/192). Mintage: 17,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $985. (#2016)(Registry values: N1793)

7134

1858 1C Large Letters AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (86/1241). NGC Census: (6/166). Mintage: 24,600,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $220. (#2019)(Registry values: N491)

7135

1858 1C Small Letters AU53 ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (16/564). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $195. (#2020)(Registry values: N491)

7136

1858/7 1C --Cleaned--ICG. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/6). PCGS Population (3/133). Mintage: 24,600,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $350. (#2022)(Registry values: N991)

Indian Cents

7137

1859 1C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (532/133). NGC Census: (5/2). Mintage: 36,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $860. (#2052)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

7138

1860 1C MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (9/70). PCGS Population (99/839). Mintage: 20,566,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $195. (#2058)(Registry values: N491)

7139

1860 1C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (261/578). NGC Census: (25/45). Mintage: 20,566,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#2058)(Registry values: N491)

7140

1861 1C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (77/772). NGC Census: (67/551). Mintage: 10,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $190. (#2061)(Registry values: N491)

7141

1861 1C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (197/575). NGC Census: (106/445). Mintage: 10,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $240. (#2061)(Registry values: N491)

7142

1862 1C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (557/257). NGC Census: (475/198). Mintage: 28,075,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $310. (#2064)(Registry values: N991)

7143

1862 1C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (164/35). PCGS Population (192/65). Mintage: 28,075,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $770. (#2064)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

7144

7145

1862 1C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (163/35). PCGS Population (193/65). Mintage: 28,075,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $770. (#2064)(Registry values: N1793)

7146

1863 1C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (617/172). NGC Census: (542/198). Mintage: 49,840,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $280. (#2067)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7147

1863 1C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (181/17). PCGS Population (145/27). Mintage: 49,840,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $835. (#2067)(Registry values: N1793)

7148

1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (135/884). Mintage: 13,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $170. (#2070)(Registry values: N491)

7149

1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (415/100). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 13,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#2070)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7150

1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (416/100). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 13,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#2070)(Registry values: N991)

7151

1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (90/10). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 13,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,150. (#2070)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

7152

1864 1C Bronze No L MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (324/195). NGC Census: (149/296). Mintage: 39,233,712. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#2077)(Registry values: N491)

7153

1864 1C L On Ribbon VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (26/556). NGC Census: (1/18). Mintage: 39,233,712. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $184. (#2079)(Registry values: N1)

7154

1864 1C L On Ribbon AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/14). PCGS Population (57/309). Mintage: 39,233,712. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $260. (#2079)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7155

1864 1C L On Ribbon Brown--Recolored--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/7). PCGS Population (7/145). Mintage: 39,233,712. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $310. (#2079)(Registry values: N991)

7156

1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population (217/71). Mintage: 39,233,712. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $845. (#2080)(Registry values: N1793)

7157

1864 1C L On Ribbon--Cleaned--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/89). Mintage: 39,233,712. (#2081)(Registry values: N491)

7158

1865 1C Fancy 5 Red and Brown--Recolored--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/407). PCGS Population (1/455). Mintage: 35,429,288. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $73. (#2083)(Registry values: N208)

7159

1865 1C Plain 5 MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (20/71). NGC Census: (1/7). (#92083)(Registry values: P6)

7160

1865 1C Plain 5 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (57/14). NGC Census: (4/3). (#92083)(Registry values: P6)

7161

1866 1C AU53 PCGS. Repunched Date. Snow-3, FS-302, formerly FS-007.9. PCGS Population (17/203). NGC Census: (14/262). Mintage: 9,826,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $175. (#2085)(Registry values: N491)

7162

1866 1C AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (37/205). PCGS Population (44/111). Mintage: 9,826,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $210. (#2085)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7163

1866 1C Red and Brown--Cleaned, Corroded--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/7). PCGS Population (0/347). Mintage: 9,826,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $230. (#2086)(Registry values: N491)

7164

1867 1C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (22/168). NGC Census: (5/23). Mintage: 9,821,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $171. (#2088)(Registry values: N491)

7165

1867 1C --Altered Color--MS60 Brown NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/18). PCGS Population (0/84). Mintage: 9,821,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $200. (#2088)(Registry values: N491)

7166

1867 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (49/255). PCGS Population (100/264). Mintage: 9,821,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $380. (#2089)(Registry values: N991)

7167

1868 1C AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (28/102). Mintage: 10,266,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $200. (#2091)(Registry values: N491)

7168

1868 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (186/91). NGC Census: (2/1). Mintage: 10,266,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#2092)(Registry values: N991)

7169

1869 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (6/61). PCGS Population (38/232). Mintage: 6,420,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $375. (#2094)(Registry values: N991)

7170

1869 1C --Repunched Date--AU53 ANACS. FS-301, S-3. NGC Census: (8/53). PCGS Population (16/217). Mintage: 6,420,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $390. (#2094)(Registry values: N991)

7171

1869 1C --Bent, Scratched--ICG. VF35 Details. NGC Census: (0/62). PCGS Population (0/398). Mintage: 6,420,000. (#2095)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7172

1870 1C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (28/197). PCGS Population (44/169). Mintage: 5,275,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $313. (#2097)(Registry values: N991)

7173

1870 1C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (37/126). PCGS Population (32/60). Mintage: 5,275,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $425. (#2097)(Registry values: N991)

7174

1871 1C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (17/300). Mintage: 3,929,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $286. (#2100)(Registry values: N991)

7175

1872 1C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (26/407). Mintage: 4,042,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $386. (#2103)(Registry values: N991)

7176

1872 1C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (45/91). Mintage: 4,042,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $600. (#2103)(Registry values: N991)

7177

1872 1C --Repunched Date--AU55 ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/348). Mintage: 4,042,000. (#2104)(Registry values: N991)

7178

1873 1C Open 3 Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/63). Mintage: 11,676,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $190. (#2106)(Registry values: P5)

7179

1873 1C Closed 3 MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (11/10). NGC Census: (19/43). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $425. (#2109)(Registry values: N991)

7180

1873 1C Closed 3 AU55 ICG. NGC Census: (0/18). PCGS Population (0/36). (#2111)(Registry values: N491)

7181

1873 1C Doubled LIBERTY, Closed 3 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/98). NGC Census: (1/80). Mintage: 11,676,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $887. (#2115)(Registry values: P10)

7182

1873 1C Closed 3, DDO--Scratched--ANACS. Good Details Net AG3. S-1. NGC Census: (0/117). PCGS Population (0/122). (#2110)(Registry values: N1)

7183

1874 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (79/2). NGC Census: (104/22). Mintage: 14,187,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $540. (#2119)(Registry values: N1793)

7184

1874 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (71/34). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 14,187,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $725. (#2120)(Registry values: N1793)

7185

1875 1C MS65 Brown ICG. NGC Census: (19/2). PCGS Population (4/0). Mintage: 13,528,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $500. (#2121)(Registry values: N991)

7186

1876 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (7/183). PCGS Population (21/109). Mintage: 7,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $200. (#2124)(Registry values: N491)

7187

1876 1C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/138). PCGS Population (1/58). Mintage: 7,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $250. (#2124)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7188

1876 1C MS64 Brown ICG. NGC Census: (53/25). PCGS Population (17/5). Mintage: 7,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $370. (#2124)(Registry values: N991)

7189

1877 1C AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (179/2345). NGC Census: (156/1262). Mintage: 852,500. (#2127)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7190

1877 1C G4 ANACS. NGC Census: (124/1138). PCGS Population (282/2063). Mintage: 852,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $770. (#2127)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7191

1877 1C G6 PCGS. PCGS Population (300/1798). NGC Census: (125/1020). Mintage: 852,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G6 : $824. (#2127)(Registry values: N1)

7192

1879 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (130/289). NGC Census: (43/295). Mintage: 16,231,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $155. (#2134)(Registry values: N491)

7193

1881 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (260/66). Mintage: 39,211,576. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#2140)(Registry values: N491)

7194

1882 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (95/90). NGC Census: (33/32). Mintage: 38,581,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $280. (#2144)(Registry values: N991)

7195

1883 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (217/43). NGC Census: (137/117). Mintage: 45,598,108. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#2146)(Registry values: N491)

7196

1886 1C Type One XF45 ICG. NGC Census: (9/183). PCGS Population (14/128). Mintage: 17,654,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $115. (#2154)(Registry values: N1)

7197

1886 1C Type Two MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (14/0). NGC Census: (26/11). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $600. (#92154)(Registry values: N1793)

7198

1887 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (19/0). NGC Census: (52/6). Mintage: 45,226,484. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#2158)(Registry values: N991)

7199

1889 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (90/38). NGC Census: (63/26). Mintage: 48,869,360. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#2174)(Registry values: N991)

7200

1890 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (42/21). PCGS Population (75/52). Mintage: 57,182,856. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#2177)(Registry values: N991)

7201

1893 1C MS66 Red and Brown ICG. NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population (3/0). Mintage: 46,642,196. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $700. (#2185)(Registry values: N991)

7202

1893 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (73/25). PCGS Population (78/23). Mintage: 46,642,196. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $750. (#2186)(Registry values: N1793)

7203

1894 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (109/89). NGC Census: (42/41). Mintage: 16,752,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#2189)(Registry values: N991)

7204

1900 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (87/135). PCGS Population (207/223). Mintage: 66,833,764. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#2207)(Registry values: N491)

7205

1900 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (160/63). NGC Census: (92/43). Mintage: 66,833,764. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#2207)(Registry values: N991)

7206

1901 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (188/55). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 79,611,144. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#2210)(Registry values: N991)

7207

1902 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (141/223). PCGS Population (235/182). Mintage: 87,376,720. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $170. (#2213)(Registry values: N491)

7208

1902 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (112/111). PCGS Population (128/54). Mintage: 87,376,720. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#2213)(Registry values: N991)

7209

1902 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (128/54). NGC Census: (112/111). Mintage: 87,376,720. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#2213)(Registry values: N991)

7210

1903 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (179/63). NGC Census: (135/61). Mintage: 85,094,496. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#2216)(Registry values: N991)

7211

1903 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (179/63). NGC Census: (135/61). Mintage: 85,094,496. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#2216)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7212

1905 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (184/60). PCGS Population (139/37). Mintage: 80,719,160. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $530. (#2222)(Registry values: N991)

7213

1905 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (184/60). PCGS Population (139/37). Mintage: 80,719,160. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $530. (#2222)(Registry values: N991)

7214

1907 1C MS64 RB PCGS and a 1907 Indian Cent MS64 RD NGC.(Registry values: N208)

7215

1907 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (398/223). NGC Census: (184/106). Mintage: 108,138,616. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#2228)(Registry values: N491)

7216

1907 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (398/223). NGC Census: (184/106). Mintage: 108,138,616. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#2228)(Registry values: N491)

7217

1907 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (398/223). NGC Census: (184/106). Mintage: 108,138,616. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#2228)(Registry values: N491)

7218

1907 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (398/223). NGC Census: (184/106). Mintage: 108,138,616. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#2228)(Registry values: N491)

7219

1908 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (139/34). PCGS Population (229/40). Mintage: 32,327,988. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#2231)(Registry values: N991)

7220

1908 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (229/40). NGC Census: (139/34). Mintage: 32,327,988. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#2231)(Registry values: N991)

7221

1908-S 1C Brown--Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/264). PCGS Population (8/144). Mintage: 1,115,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $210. (#2232)(Registry values: N491)

7222

1908-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (191/432). NGC Census: (50/343). Mintage: 1,115,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $375. (#2233)(Registry values: N991)

7223

1908-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (191/432). NGC Census: (50/344). Mintage: 1,115,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $375. (#2233)(Registry values: N991)

7224

1908-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (117/10). PCGS Population (88/4). Mintage: 1,115,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $810. (#2233)(Registry values: N1793)

7225

1909-S 1C VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (59/1942). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $510. (#2238)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7226

1909-S 1C F12 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (154/1675). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $545. (#2238)(Registry values: N991)

7227

1909-S 1C F15 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (168/1487). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F15: $570. (#2238)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7228

1909-S 1C VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (176/1315). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $615. (#2238)(Registry values: N991)

7229

1909-S 1C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (201/932). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $635. (#2238)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7230

1909-S 1C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (202/944). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $635. (#2238)(Registry values: N991)

7231

1909-S 1C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (190/754). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $646. (#2238)(Registry values: N991)

7232

1909-S 1C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (148/415). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $672. (#2238)(Registry values: N991)

7233

1909-S 1C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (148/415). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $672. (#2238)(Registry values: N991)

7234

1909-S 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (75/340). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $685. (#2238)(Registry values: N991)

7235

1909-S 1C --Altered Color--MS60 Brown NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (4/132). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $765. (#2238)(Registry values: N991)

Proof Indian Cents

7236

1868 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (60/40). NGC Census: (28/35). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $565. (#2292)(Registry values: N1793)

7237

1871 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (89/43). NGC Census: (53/55). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $550. (#2301)(Registry values: N991)

7238

1871 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (52/55). PCGS Population (90/43). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $550. (#2301)(Registry values: N991)

7239

1873 1C Closed 3 PR63 Red and Brown ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (36/162). Mintage: 1,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $300. (#2307)(Registry values: N991)

7240

1875 1C PR64 Red ICG. NGC Census: (10/7). PCGS Population (30/14). Mintage: 700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $1,625. (#2314)(Registry values: N2998)

7241

1880 1C PR64 Red and Brown ICG. NGC Census: (86/96). PCGS Population (206/78). Mintage: 3,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $300. (#2328)(Registry values: N991)

7242

1885 1C PR66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (44/11). PCGS Population (41/8). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $600. (#2342)(Registry values: N991)

7243

1887 1C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (64/54). NGC Census: (47/77). Mintage: 2,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $180. (#2348)(Registry values: N491)

7244

1889 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (46/5). NGC Census: (30/11). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $380. (#2355)(Registry values: N991)

7245

1891 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (10/24). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $140. (#2360)(Registry values: N491)

7246

1895 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (38/146). NGC Census: (12/123). Mintage: 2,062. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $225. (#2373)(Registry values: N491)

7247

1900 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (109/58). NGC Census: (50/60). Mintage: 2,262. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $275. (#2388)(Registry values: N491)

7248

1900 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (34/26). PCGS Population (48/10). Mintage: 2,262. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $400. (#2388)(Registry values: N991)

7249

1901 1C PR64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (15/30). PCGS Population (44/54). Mintage: 1,985. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $380. (#2392)(Registry values: N991)

7250

1901 1C PR65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (14/17). PCGS Population (27/27). Mintage: 1,985. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $825. (#2392)(Registry values: N1793)

7251

1904 1C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (4/8). NGC Census: (0/0). (#82401)(Registry values: P1)

7252

1905 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (10/16). PCGS Population (5/21). Mintage: 2,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $120. (#2402)(Registry values: N491)

Lincoln Cents

7253

1909 VDB 1C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (71/0). NGC Census: (2/0). Mintage: 27,995,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $110. (#2424)(Registry values: N208)

7254

1909 VDB 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (3746/5723). NGC Census: (4/8). Mintage: 27,995,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $96. (#2425)(Registry values: N69)

7255

1909 VDB 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (8/0). PCGS Population (3733/1860). Mintage: 27,995,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $180. (#2425)(Registry values: N208)

7256

1909 VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (3821/1902). NGC Census: (8/0). Mintage: 27,995,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $160. (#2425)(Registry values: N208)

7257

1909 VDB 1C MS66 Red ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1724/188). Mintage: 27,995,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $350. (#2425)(Registry values: N208)

7258

1909-S VDB 1C F12 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (252/5287). Mintage: 484,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $910. (#2426)(Registry values: N1)

7259

1909-S VDB 1C F12 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (253/5302). Mintage: 484,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $910. (#2426)(Registry values: N1)

7260

1909-S VDB 1C VF25 ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/1934). Mintage: 484,000. (#2428)(Registry values: N1)

7261

1909-S 1C MS63 Brown ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (58/61). Mintage: 1,825,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $295. (#2432)(Registry values: N208)

7262

1909-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (433/529). Mintage: 1,825,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $535. (#2434)(Registry values: N991)

7263

1909-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (433/529). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 1,825,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $535. (#2434)(Registry values: N991)

7264

1909-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (409/120). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 1,825,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,035. (#2434)(Registry values: N991)

7265

1910 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (366/151). NGC Census: (146/99). Mintage: 146,801,216. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $220. (#2437)(Registry values: N491)

7266

1910-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (105/14). PCGS Population (153/2). Mintage: 6,045,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $360. (#2439)(Registry values: N491)

7267

1910-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (292/63). Mintage: 6,045,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $725. (#2440)(Registry values: N991)

7268

1910-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (293/63). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 6,045,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $725. (#2440)(Registry values: N991)

7269

1910-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (293/63). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 6,045,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $725. (#2440)(Registry values: N991)

7270

1911-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (99/55). PCGS Population (194/53). Mintage: 4,026,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#2448)(Registry values: N991)

7271

1912 1C MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (209/311). NGC Census: (84/84). Mintage: 68,153,056. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $175. (#2452)(Registry values: N491)

7272

1912-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (64/29). PCGS Population (107/11). Mintage: 10,411,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $340. (#2454)(Registry values: N991)

7273

1912-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (64/31). PCGS Population (107/11). Mintage: 10,411,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $340. (#2454)(Registry values: N991)

7274

1913 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (183/206). NGC Census: (93/90). Mintage: 76,532,352. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $140. (#2461)(Registry values: N491)

7275

1914-D 1C VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (166/1645). PCGS Population (276/2835). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $210. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7276

1914-D 1C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (142/1503). PCGS Population (286/2549). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $249. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7277

1914-D 1C F12 PCGS. PCGS Population (294/2289). NGC Census: (176/1334). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $320. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7278

1914-D 1C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (135/1029). PCGS Population (311/1645). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $400. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7279

1914-D 1C --Severely Corroded--ICG. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (135/1029). PCGS Population (311/1645). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $400. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7280

1914-D 1C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (154/875). PCGS Population (241/1421). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $454. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7281

1914-D 1C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (241/1421). NGC Census: (154/875). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $454. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7282

1914-D 1C --Corroded--ICG. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (142/735). PCGS Population (263/1143). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $554. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7283

1914-D 1C --Scratched--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (142/733). PCGS Population (270/1151). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $554. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7284

1914-D 1C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (142/733). PCGS Population (270/1151). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $554. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7285

1914-D 1C VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (110/626). PCGS Population (259/887). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $635. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7286

1914-D 1C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (259/892). NGC Census: (110/623). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $635. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)

7287

1916-D 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (38/14). PCGS Population (126/43). Mintage: 35,956,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $525. (#2491)(Registry values: N491)

7288

1918-S 1C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (42/7). Mintage: 34,680,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $300. (#2510)(Registry values: N991)

7289

1919-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (148/24). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 139,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $340. (#2520)(Registry values: N991)

7290

1921-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (211/39). NGC Census: (96/33). Mintage: 15,274,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#2535)(Registry values: N1793)

7291

1922-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (184/28). NGC Census: (122/35). Mintage: 15,274,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $230. (#2538)(Registry values: N491)

7292

1922-D 1C Weak D AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/22). NGC Census: (0/0). (#3110)(Registry values: P1)

7293

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (199/2785). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $910. (#3285)(Registry values: P2)

7294

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse--Environmental Damage--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/2). (#3287)(Registry values: P2)

7295

1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse F15 PCGS. PCGS Population (368/2420). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F15: $1,003. (#3285)(Registry values: P2)

7296

1924 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (209/261). NGC Census: (51/75). Mintage: 75,178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $88. (#2551)(Registry values: N208)

7297

1924 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (191/69). NGC Census: (49/25). Mintage: 75,178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $190. (#2551)(Registry values: N491)

7298

1925 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (284/50). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 139,948,992. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $400. (#2560)(Registry values: N491)

7299

1926 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (390/57). NGC Census: (204/25). Mintage: 157,088,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#2569)(Registry values: N491)

7300

1926-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (142/18). NGC Census: (81/25). Mintage: 28,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $275. (#2571)(Registry values: N991)

7301

1927-D 1C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (32/16). PCGS Population (37/10). Mintage: 27,170,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $110. (#2579)(Registry values: N491)

7302

1930 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (249/0). PCGS Population (74/1). Mintage: 157,415,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $500. (#2605)(Registry values: N491)

7303

1930-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (434/107). NGC Census: (188/129). Mintage: 40,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $96. (#2608)(Registry values: N491)

7305

1931 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (238/11). NGC Census: (94/11). Mintage: 19,396,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#2614)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7306

7307

1931-S 1C Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. NGC Census: (0/186). PCGS Population (2/135). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $132. (#2618)(Registry values: N208)

7308

1931-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown ICG. NGC Census: (547/256). PCGS Population (577/93). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#2619)(Registry values: N491)

7309

1931-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (246/10). PCGS Population (92/1). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $260. (#2619)(Registry values: N991)

7310

1931-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1101/814). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $335. (#2620)(Registry values: N491)

7311

1931-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1121/817). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $290. (#2620)(Registry values: N491)

7312

1931-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (1121/817). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $290. (#2620)(Registry values: N491)

7313

1931-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (1121/817). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $290. (#2620)(Registry values: N491)

7314

1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (734/83). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#2620)(Registry values: N991)

7315

1933-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (311/19). NGC Census: (290/39). Mintage: 6,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $290. (#2632)(Registry values: N491)

7319

1938-S/S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. RPM-FS-501. (FS-16.51). PCGS Population (491/2115). NGC Census: (183/1858). Mintage: 15,180,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $20. (#2674)(Registry values: N1)

7320

1938-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (221/0). NGC Census: (743/0). Mintage: 15,180,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $150. (#2674)(Registry values: N208)

7321

1939 1C DDO, MS66 Red PCGS. FS-101, (FS-017). PCGS Population (6/1). NGC Census: (0/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $24. (#2677)(Registry values: N14)

7322

1941-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (886/0). PCGS Population (165/0). Mintage: 128,700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $90. (#2698)(Registry values: N208)

7323

1941-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (946/0). PCGS Population (188/0). Mintage: 92,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $100. (#2701)(Registry values: N208)

7324

1943-D 1C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (121/0). NGC Census: (50/0). Mintage: 217,660,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS68: $950. (#2714)(Registry values: N991)

7325

1943-D/D 1C RPM MS64 PCGS. FS-501, (FS-019). PCGS Population (46/67). NGC Census: (0/0). (#2715)(Registry values: P2)

7326

1944-D/S 1C MS65 Red NGC. FS-021. NGC Census: (28/8). PCGS Population (24/10). Mintage: 430,577,984. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,525. (#2728)(Registry values: P2)

7327

1946-S 1C MS67 ★ Red NGC. NGC Census: (435/0). PCGS Population (69/0). Mintage: 198,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $180. (#2749)(Registry values: N491)

7328

1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (26/22). NGC Census: (23/52). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $340. (#2948)(Registry values: N491)

7329

1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (745/1637). NGC Census: (443/652). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#2950)(Registry values: N491)

7330

1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (516/147). PCGS Population (1162/490). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $600. (#2950)(Registry values: N491)

7331

1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (1146/485). NGC Census: (504/144). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $660. (#2950)(Registry values: N491)

7332

1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (1163/490). NGC Census: (516/147). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $600. (#2950)(Registry values: N491)

7333

1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (215/28). NGC Census: (182/120). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $550. (#3056)(Registry values: N491)

7334

1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (215/28). NGC Census: (183/120). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $560. (#3056)(Registry values: N491)

7335

1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (215/28). NGC Census: (182/120). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $550. (#3056)(Registry values: N491)

7336

1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (215/28). NGC Census: (182/120). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $550. (#3056)(Registry values: N491)

7337

1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (215/28). NGC Census: (182/120). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $550. (#3056)(Registry values: N491)

7338

1984 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (409/169). NGC Census: (98/158). Mintage: 8,151,078,912. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#3062)(Registry values: N491)

7339

1984 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (150/16). NGC Census: (117/40). Mintage: 8,151,078,912. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $400. (#3062)(Registry values: N491)

7340

1984 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (153/16). NGC Census: (116/41). Mintage: 8,151,078,912. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $400. (#3062)(Registry values: N491)

Proof Lincoln Cents

7341

1938 1C PR66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (120/15). PCGS Population (219/28). Mintage: 14,734. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $360. (#3341)(Registry values: N69)

7342

1939 1C PR66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (144/27). PCGS Population (279/27). Mintage: 13,520. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $300. (#3344)(Registry values: N69)

7343

1941 1C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (452/102). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 21,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $115. (#3350)(Registry values: N14)

7344

1950 1C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (53/8). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $480. (#83359)(Registry values: P2)

7345

1950 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (53/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $480. (#83359)(Registry values: P2)

7346

1951 1C PR67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (142/17). PCGS Population (90/4). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $220. (#3362)(Registry values: N69)

7347

1952 1C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (33/61). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $240. (#83365)(Registry values: P2)

7348

1953 1C PR67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (213/21). NGC Census: (243/131). Mintage: 128,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $100. (#3368)(Registry values: P1)

7349

1953 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (68/28). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $240. (#83368)(Registry values: P1)

7350

1953 1C PR67 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (27/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $700. (#83368)(Registry values: P1)

7351

1955 1C PR69 Red NGC. NGC Census: (26/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 378,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $180. (#3374)(Registry values: N69)

7352

1955 1C PR67 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (101/14). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $125. (#83374)(Registry values: P1)

7353

1956 1C PR68 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (23/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $200. (#83377)(Registry values: P1)

7354

1957 1C PR68 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (14/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $440. (#83380)(Registry values: P1)

7355

1958 1C PR69 Red NGC. NGC Census: (27/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 875,652. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $150. (#3383)(Registry values: N69)

7356

1958 1C PR68 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (21/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $480. (#83383)(Registry values: P1)

7357

1958 1C PR69 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#83383)(Registry values: P1)

7358

1960 1C Large Date PR68 Red Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (53/9). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $360. (#93389)(Registry values: P1)

7359

1960 1C DDO, Large Over Small Date PR67 Red NGC. VP-002. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (45/16). (#3410)(Registry values: P1)

7360

1960 1C DDO, Large Over Small Date PR67 Red NGC. VP-002. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (45/16). (#3410)(Registry values: P1)

7361

1960 1C DDO, Large Over Small Date PR67 Red NGC. VP-002. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (45/16). (#3410)(Registry values: P1)

7362

1960 1C Tripled Die PR67 Red PCGS. FS-103, (FS-023). PCGS Population (6/2). NGC Census: (0/0). (#3416)

7363

1963 1C PR69 Red Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (87/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $240. (#93401)(Registry values: P1)

7364

1963 1C PR69 Red Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (88/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $225. (#93401)(Registry values: P1)

7365

1971-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse PR66 Red PCGS. T-2, FS-032. PCGS Population (18/21). NGC Census: (0/0). (#3533)(Registry values: P1)

7366

1981-S 1C Type Two PR69 Red Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (148/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $420. (#93470)(Registry values: P1)

7367

2001-S 1C PR70 Red Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (96/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $95. (#93539)(Registry values: P1)

Two Cent Pieces

7368

1864 2C Small Motto--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Mintage: 19,847,500. (#3579)(Registry values: N991)

7369

1864 2C Small Motto VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/38). Mintage: 19,847,500. (#3581)(Registry values: N1)

7370

1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (213/42). NGC Census: (4/1). Mintage: 19,847,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#3576)(Registry values: N491)

7371

1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (267/11). NGC Census: (4/0). Mintage: 19,847,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#3577)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7372

1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (4/0). PCGS Population (267/11). Mintage: 19,847,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#3577)(Registry values: N991)

7373

1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (11/0). Mintage: 19,847,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $1,065. (#3577)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

7374

1865 2C MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (31/4). NGC Census: (166/21). Mintage: 13,640,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $300. (#3582)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7375

1866 2C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (55/38). PCGS Population (29/8). Mintage: 3,177,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#3588)(Registry values: N491)

7376

1867 2C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (87/215). NGC Census: (32/171). Mintage: 2,938,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $195. (#3592)(Registry values: N491)

7377

1869 2C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (97/40). NGC Census: (61/70). Mintage: 1,546,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#3604)(Registry values: N491)

7378

1870 2C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (70/40). PCGS Population (83/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $750. (#3607)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7379

1872 2C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/113). NGC Census: (1/65). Mintage: 64,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $727. (#3612)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

Proof Two Cent Pieces

7380

1866 2C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (24/52). PCGS Population (48/64). Mintage: 725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $675. (#3631)(Registry values: N991)

7381

1869 2C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (48/26). PCGS Population (54/12). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $825. (#3640)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7382

1871 2C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (70/12). NGC Census: (55/21). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $800. (#3646)(Registry values: N991)

7383

1872 2C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (57/109). PCGS Population (128/135). Mintage: 950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $775. (#3649)(Registry values: N991)

Three Cent Silver

7384

1851 3CS MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (91/835). PCGS Population (127/897). Mintage: 5,447,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $195. (#3664)(Registry values: N491)

7385

1851 3CS MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (378/233). PCGS Population (343/270). Mintage: 5,447,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $370. (#3664)(Registry values: N991)

7386

1851 3CS MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (161/77). PCGS Population (162/108). Mintage: 5,447,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $750. (#3664)(Registry values: N1793)

7387

1851-O 3CS --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (3/306). PCGS Population (6/286). Mintage: 720,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $325. (#3665)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7388

1852 3CS MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (325/598). NGC Census: (244/711). Mintage: 18,663,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $240. (#3666)(Registry values: N491)

7389

1853 3CS MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/551). NGC Census: (18/513). Mintage: 11,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $170. (#3667)(Registry values: N491)

7390

1854 3CS AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (23/234). PCGS Population (35/246). Mintage: 671,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $250. (#3670)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7391

1855 3CS MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/74). NGC Census: (5/62). Mintage: 139,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $800. (#3671)(Registry values: N991)

7392

1856 3CS MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (61/95). NGC Census: (54/99). Mintage: 1,458,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $550. (#3672)(Registry values: N991)

7393

1858 3CS MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (120/83). NGC Census: (169/72). Mintage: 1,604,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,200. (#3674)(Registry values: N1793)

7394

1861 3CS MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (69/482). NGC Census: (66/499). Mintage: 497,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $215. (#3679)(Registry values: N491)

7395

1862 3CS MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (68/792). PCGS Population (99/742). Mintage: 343,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#3680)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7396

1862 3CS MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (205/537). NGC Census: (152/640). Mintage: 343,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $255. (#3680)(Registry values: N491)

Proof Three Cent Silver

7397

1871 3CS PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (2/22). NGC Census: (2/17). (#83722)(Registry values: N991)

Three Cent Nickels

7398

1865 3CN MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (137/16). PCGS Population (116/38). Mintage: 11,382,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $500. (#3731)(Registry values: N991)

7399

1867 3CN MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (148/52). NGC Census: (155/43). Mintage: 3,915,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#3733)(Registry values: N491)

7400

1872 3CN MS63 ICG. NGC Census: (24/63). PCGS Population (49/71). Mintage: 861,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $220. (#3738)(Registry values: N491)

7401

1872 3CN MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (45/15). PCGS Population (39/36). Mintage: 861,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $290. (#3738)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7402

1880 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/168). NGC Census: (8/124). Mintage: 21,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $275. (#3748)(Registry values: N991)

7403

1882 3CN XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/94). NGC Census: (3/56). Mintage: 22,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $197. (#3750)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7404

1883 3CN XF40 ICG. NGC Census: (1/31). PCGS Population (1/45). Mintage: 4,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $250. (#3751)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7405

1888 3CN MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (57/109). PCGS Population (46/155). Mintage: 36,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#3757)(Registry values: N991)

Proof Three Cent Nickels

7406

1866 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (12/38). NGC Census: (14/38). (#83762)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7407

1870 3CN PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (116/65). NGC Census: (103/96). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $420. (#3766)(Registry values: N991)

7408

1870 3CN PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (103/96). PCGS Population (116/65). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $420. (#3766)(Registry values: N991)

7409

1873 3CN Closed 3 PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (226/102). NGC Census: (155/127). Mintage: 1,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $340. (#3769)(Registry values: N991)

7410

1873 3CN Closed 3 PR64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (226/102). NGC Census: (155/127). Mintage: 1,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $340. (#3769)(Registry values: N991)

7411

1874 3CN PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (80/21). NGC Census: (98/23). Mintage: 700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $675. (#3770)(Registry values: N1793)

7412

1876 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (24/42). NGC Census: (19/36). (#83772)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7413

1879 3CN PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (250/503). NGC Census: (157/534). Mintage: 3,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $340. (#3775)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7414

1879 3CN PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (175/44). NGC Census: (173/66). Mintage: 3,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $715. (#3775)(Registry values: N991)

7415

1879 3CN PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (175/44). NGC Census: (173/66). Mintage: 3,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $715. (#3775)(Registry values: N991)

7416

1879 3CN PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (173/66). PCGS Population (174/44). Mintage: 3,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $715. (#3775)(Registry values: N991)

7417

1880 3CN PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (311/596). NGC Census: (180/580). Mintage: 3,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $350. (#3776)(Registry values: N991)

7418

1880 3CN PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (205/41). PCGS Population (209/35). Mintage: 3,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $725. (#3776)(Registry values: N991)

7419

1881 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (31/78). NGC Census: (17/86). (#83777)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7420

1882 3CN PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/986). NGC Census: (0/794). Mintage: 3,100. (#3778)(Registry values: N1)

7421

1882 3CN PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (257/64). PCGS Population (268/93). Mintage: 3,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $700. (#3778)(Registry values: N991)

7422

1883 3CN PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (490/406). NGC Census: (472/365). Mintage: 6,609. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $505. (#3779)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7423

1884 3CN --Scratched--NCS. Proof VF Details. NGC Census: (0/895). PCGS Population (0/1084). Mintage: 3,942. (#3780)(Registry values: N1)

7424

1884 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (39/59). PCGS Population (48/69). (#83780)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7425

1885 3CN PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (284/168). NGC Census: (287/170). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $550. (#3781)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7426

1887/(6) 3CN PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (228/152). NGC Census: (143/115). Mintage: 2,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $425. (#3783)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7427

1887/6 3CN PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/444). NGC Census: (0/363). Mintage: 2,900. (#3784)(Registry values: N1)

7428

1888 3CN PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (399/189). NGC Census: (359/176). Mintage: 4,582. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $525. (#3785)(Registry values: N991)

7429

1888 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (33/54). PCGS Population (56/48). (#83785)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7430

1888 3CN PR65 ★ Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (34/55). PCGS Population (57/49). (#83785)(Registry values: N991)

7431

1889 3CN PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (368/251). PCGS Population (391/301). Mintage: 3,436. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $505. (#3786)(Registry values: N991)

Shield Nickels

7432

1866 5C Rays MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (501/178). PCGS Population (399/151). Mintage: 14,742,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $645. (#3790)(Registry values: N991)

7433

1867 5C Rays AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (35/357). PCGS Population (46/335). Mintage: 2,019,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $255. (#3791)(Registry values: N491)

7434

1882 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (159/57). PCGS Population (169/74). Mintage: 11,476,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $540. (#3812)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7435

1883 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (460/318). NGC Census: (386/366). Mintage: 1,456,919. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#3813)(Registry values: N491)

7436

1883 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (93/17). PCGS Population (103/9). Mintage: 1,456,919. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $1,025. (#3813)(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Shield Nickels

7437

1868 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (60/80). PCGS Population (95/63). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $540. (#3822)(Registry values: N991)

7438

1870 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (43/190). PCGS Population (64/203). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $300. (#3824)(Registry values: N491)

7439

1872 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (97/152). PCGS Population (124/150). Mintage: 950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $440. (#3826)(Registry values: N991)

7440

1873 5C Closed 3 PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (92/23). NGC Census: (94/38). Mintage: 1,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $620. (#3827)(Registry values: N991)

7441

1873 5C Closed 3 PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (15/13). PCGS Population (22/15). (#83827)(Registry values: P2)

7442

1874 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (110/119). NGC Census: (87/108). Mintage: 700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $430. (#3828)(Registry values: N991)

7443

1875 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (108/83). PCGS Population (114/69). Mintage: 700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $480. (#3829)(Registry values: N991)

7444

1876 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (82/36). PCGS Population (77/30). Mintage: 1,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $610. (#3830)(Registry values: N991)

7445

1879 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (126/242). NGC Census: (133/269). Mintage: 3,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $520. (#3833)(Registry values: N991)

7446

1879 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (133/270). PCGS Population (126/242). Mintage: 3,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $520. (#3833)(Registry values: N991)

7447

1879 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (12/20). PCGS Population (7/16). (#83833)(Registry values: N1793)

7448

1880 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (242/166). PCGS Population (294/133). Mintage: 3,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $650. (#3835)(Registry values: N991)

7449

1881 5C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/806). NGC Census: (2/639). Mintage: 3,575. (#3836)(Registry values: N1)

7450

1881 5C PR63 ICG. NGC Census: (44/578). PCGS Population (79/693). Mintage: 3,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $280. (#3836)(Registry values: N991)

7451

1881 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (167/25). PCGS Population (144/23). Mintage: 3,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $765. (#3836)(Registry values: N1793)

7452

1882 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (275/253). PCGS Population (304/256). Mintage: 3,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $565. (#3837)(Registry values: N991)

7453

1883 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (358/601). NGC Census: (259/589). Mintage: 5,419. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $370. (#3838)(Registry values: N991)

7454

1883 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (334/257). PCGS Population (395/206). Mintage: 5,419. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $545. (#3838)(Registry values: N991)

7455

1883 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (395/206). NGC Census: (334/255). Mintage: 5,419. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $545. (#3838)(Registry values: N991)

Liberty Nickels

7456

1883 5C No Cents MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1737/469). PCGS Population (1294/342). Mintage: 5,479,519. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $180. (#3841)(Registry values: N491)

7457

1885 5C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Good Details. NGC Census: (45/314). PCGS Population (62/607). Mintage: 1,476,490. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $430. (#3846)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7458

1885 5C --Damaged--NCS. Good Details. NGC Census: (45/314). PCGS Population (62/607). Mintage: 1,476,490. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $430. (#3846)(Registry values: N1)

7459

1885 5C G4 NGC. NGC Census: (46/313). PCGS Population (63/612). Mintage: 1,476,490. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $430. (#3846)(Registry values: N1)

7460

1885 5C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (30/506). NGC Census: (17/278). Mintage: 1,476,490. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $607. (#3846)(Registry values: N1)

7461

1885 5C --Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. VG10 Details. NGC Census: (17/278). PCGS Population (30/506). Mintage: 1,476,490. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $607. (#3846)(Registry values: N1)

7462

1885 5C VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (30/506). NGC Census: (17/278). Mintage: 1,476,490. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $607. (#3846)(Registry values: N1)

7463

1885 5C F12 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/474). NGC Census: (13/265). Mintage: 1,476,490. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $730. (#3846)(Registry values: N991)

7464

1885 5C --Corroded--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (8/251). PCGS Population (21/437). Mintage: 1,476,490. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $965. (#3846)(Registry values: N991)

7465

1885 5C --Cleaned, Corroded--ANACS. AU Details. NGC Census: (5/202). PCGS Population (22/320). Mintage: 1,476,490. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,350. (#3846)(Registry values: N991)

7466

1886 5C VG10 ANACS. NGC Census: (13/278). PCGS Population (19/445). Mintage: 3,330,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $291. (#3847)(Registry values: N1)

7467

1886 5C F12 NGC. NGC Census: (9/268). PCGS Population (23/422). Mintage: 3,330,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $340. (#3847)(Registry values: N1)

7468

1886 5C F12 ANACS. NGC Census: (9/269). PCGS Population (23/422). Mintage: 3,330,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $340. (#3847)(Registry values: N1)

7469

1886 5C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details. NGC Census: (3/223). PCGS Population (10/325). Mintage: 3,330,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $685. (#3847)(Registry values: N991)

7470

1886 5C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/220). PCGS Population (5/322). Mintage: 3,330,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $735. (#3847)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7471

1886 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (36/286). NGC Census: (4/216). Mintage: 3,330,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $800. (#3847)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7472

1891 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (68/16). PCGS Population (65/14). Mintage: 16,834,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $800. (#3852)(Registry values: N1793)

7473

1893 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (179/98). NGC Census: (162/81). Mintage: 13,370,195. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $280. (#3854)(Registry values: N991)

7474

1894 5C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (3/239). PCGS Population (3/353). Mintage: 5,413,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $121. (#3855)(Registry values: N1)

7475

1894 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (22/188). PCGS Population (26/261). Mintage: 5,413,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $335. (#3855)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7476

1895 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (109/61). NGC Census: (118/46). Mintage: 9,979,884. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#3856)(Registry values: N991)

7477

1895 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (118/46). PCGS Population (109/61). Mintage: 9,979,884. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#3856)(Registry values: N991)

7478

1896 5C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (77/167). NGC Census: (54/129). Mintage: 8,842,920. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $240. (#3857)(Registry values: N491)

7479

1898 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (158/89). NGC Census: (128/82). Mintage: 12,532,087. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#3859)(Registry values: N991)

7480

1905 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (156/34). PCGS Population (203/65). Mintage: 29,827,276. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#3866)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7481

1905 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (203/65). NGC Census: (156/34). Mintage: 29,827,276. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#3866)(Registry values: N991)

7482

1907 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (224/99). NGC Census: (196/82). Mintage: 39,214,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $175. (#3868)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7483

1907 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (196/82). PCGS Population (224/99). Mintage: 39,214,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $175. (#3868)(Registry values: N491)

7484

1907 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (72/12). PCGS Population (72/26). Mintage: 39,214,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $645. (#3868)(Registry values: N991)

7485

1909 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (181/76). NGC Census: (124/47). Mintage: 11,590,526. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#3870)(Registry values: N491)

7486

1911 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (199/35). NGC Census: (162/24). Mintage: 39,559,372. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#3872)(Registry values: N991)

7487

1911 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (166/23). PCGS Population (199/35). Mintage: 39,559,372. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#3872)(Registry values: N991)

7488

1912 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (97/10). PCGS Population (141/24). Mintage: 26,236,714. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $450. (#3873)(Registry values: N991)

7489

1912-S 5C F12 ANACS. NGC Census: (109/479). PCGS Population (183/747). Mintage: 238,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $230. (#3875)(Registry values: N1)

7490

1912-S 5C --Corroded, Rim Damaged--ANACS. XF Details. NGC Census: (3/439). PCGS Population (9/570). Mintage: 238,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $650. (#3875)(Registry values: N991)

Proof Liberty Nickels

7491

1883 5C With Cents PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (194/247). PCGS Population (282/212). Mintage: 6,783. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $270. (#3881)(Registry values: N491)

7492

1883 5C With Cents PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (60/11). PCGS Population (45/4). Mintage: 6,783. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $790. (#3881)(Registry values: N991)

7493

1886 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (196/379). PCGS Population (340/360). Mintage: 4,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $575. (#3884)(Registry values: N991)

7494

1887 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (4/10). PCGS Population (7/6). (#83885)(Registry values: N991)

7495

1889 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (256/269). NGC Census: (209/281). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $280. (#3887)(Registry values: N491)

7496

1889 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (187/94). PCGS Population (187/82). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $510. (#3887)(Registry values: N991)

7497

1889 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (187/82). NGC Census: (187/94). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $510. (#3887)(Registry values: N991)

7498

1892 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (44/3). PCGS Population (24/0). Mintage: 2,745. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $835. (#3890)(Registry values: N991)

7499

1894 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (194/127). NGC Census: (137/164). Mintage: 2,632. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $300. (#3892)(Registry values: N491)

7500

1897 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (22/26). PCGS Population (20/25). (#83895)(Registry values: N1793)

7501

1900 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (10/19). PCGS Population (3/24). (#83898)(Registry values: N991)

7502

1907 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (6/15). PCGS Population (3/10). (#83905)(Registry values: N1793)

7503

1909 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (294/696). PCGS Population (373/545). Mintage: 4,763. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $280. (#3907)(Registry values: N491)

7504

1912 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (181/226). PCGS Population (185/139). Mintage: 2,145. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $275. (#3910)(Registry values: N491)

Buffalo Nickels

7505

1913-D 5C Type Two MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (86/427). PCGS Population (73/711). Mintage: 4,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $255. (#3922)(Registry values: N491)

7506

1913-D 5C Type Two MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (88/427). PCGS Population (73/711). Mintage: 4,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $255. (#3922)(Registry values: N491)

7507

1913-S 5C Type Two--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (6/867). PCGS Population (58/1258). Mintage: 1,209,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $475. (#3923)(Registry values: N491)

7508

1913-S 5C Type Two AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (112/1114). NGC Census: (49/797). Mintage: 1,209,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $560. (#3923)(Registry values: N491)

7509

1913-S 5C Type Two AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (49/797). PCGS Population (112/1114). Mintage: 1,209,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $560. (#3923)(Registry values: N491)

7510

1913-S 5C Type Two AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (239/874). NGC Census: (162/632). Mintage: 1,209,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $645. (#3923)(Registry values: N491)

7511

1913-S 5C Type Two MS63 ICG. NGC Census: (156/287). PCGS Population (299/435). Mintage: 1,209,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $885. (#3923)(Registry values: N991)

7512

1914-D 5C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/665). PCGS Population (29/958). Mintage: 3,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $280. (#3925)(Registry values: N491)

7513

1914-D 5C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (78/548). PCGS Population (89/800). Mintage: 3,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $325. (#3925)(Registry values: N491)

7514

1914-D 5C MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (101/421). PCGS Population (60/725). Mintage: 3,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $400. (#3925)(Registry values: N491)

7515

1914-S 5C --Altered Surfaces--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 3,470,000. (#3926)

7516

1914-S 5C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (126/893). PCGS Population (185/1037). Mintage: 3,470,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $140. (#3926)(Registry values: N208)

7517

1915 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (230/36). NGC Census: (77/9). Mintage: 20,987,270. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#3927)(Registry values: N991)

7518

1915-D 5C MS64 ICG. NGC Census: (176/63). PCGS Population (222/152). Mintage: 7,569,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#3928)(Registry values: N991)

7519

1915-S 5C AU58 ICG. FS#501, Triple S. NGC Census: (42/369). PCGS Population (82/540). Mintage: 1,505,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $485. (#3929)(Registry values: N491)

7520

1915-S 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (83/539). NGC Census: (42/370). Mintage: 1,505,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $485. (#3929)(Registry values: N491)

7521

1916-S 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (270/122). NGC Census: (203/52). Mintage: 11,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#3933)(Registry values: N991)

7522

1917-D 5C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (81/469). PCGS Population (95/698). Mintage: 9,910,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $265. (#3935)(Registry values: N491)

7523

1917-S 5C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (54/282). PCGS Population (73/432). Mintage: 4,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $295. (#3936)(Registry values: N491)

7524

1918 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (208/76). PCGS Population (344/216). Mintage: 32,086,314. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#3937)(Registry values: N991)

7525

1918-D 5C AU55 ICG. NGC Census: (19/338). PCGS Population (30/575). Mintage: 8,362,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $300. (#3938)(Registry values: N491)

7526

1918-D 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (61/222). PCGS Population (50/457). Mintage: 8,362,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $625. (#3938)(Registry values: N991)

7527

1918-S 5C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (42/311). PCGS Population (56/385). Mintage: 4,882,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $375. (#3940)(Registry values: N491)

7528

1919-D 5C MS61 ICG. NGC Census: (20/220). PCGS Population (7/397). Mintage: 8,006,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $745. (#3942)(Registry values: N991)

7529

1919-S 5C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (34/365). PCGS Population (44/537). Mintage: 7,521,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $350. (#3943)(Registry values: N491)

7530

1920-D 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (40/266). PCGS Population (28/372). Mintage: 9,418,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $825. (#3945)(Registry values: N991)

7531

1920-S 5C AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (3/435). PCGS Population (28/548). Mintage: 9,689,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $225. (#3946)(Registry values: N491)

7532

1920-S 5C MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (59/261). PCGS Population (35/363). Mintage: 9,689,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $575. (#3946)(Registry values: N991)

7533

1921 5C MS63 ICG. NGC Census: (91/403). PCGS Population (132/711). Mintage: 10,663,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $240. (#3947)(Registry values: N491)

7534

1921-S 5C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (57/465). PCGS Population (74/677). Mintage: 1,557,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $345. (#3948)(Registry values: N991)

7535

1923-S 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/1059). NGC Census: (34/837). Mintage: 6,142,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $85. (#3950)(Registry values: N1)

7536

1923-S 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (168/314). PCGS Population (222/400). Mintage: 6,142,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $700. (#3950)(Registry values: N991)

7537

1924 5C MS64 ICG. NGC Census: (227/125). PCGS Population (359/276). Mintage: 21,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $310. (#3951)(Registry values: N491)

7538

1924 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (359/276). NGC Census: (227/125). Mintage: 21,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $310. (#3951)(Registry values: N491)

7539

1924 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (205/71). NGC Census: (89/36). Mintage: 21,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $665. (#3951)(Registry values: N991)

7540

1924-D 5C AU55 ICG. NGC Census: (14/393). PCGS Population (30/593). Mintage: 5,258,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $260. (#3952)(Registry values: N491)

7541

1924-S 5C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (60/309). PCGS Population (58/457). Mintage: 1,437,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $404. (#3953)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7542

1924-S 5C --Corroded, Repaired--ICG. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (20/216). PCGS Population (42/336). Mintage: 1,437,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $800. (#3953)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

7543

1925 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (335/251). PCGS Population (549/593). Mintage: 35,565,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $160. (#3954)(Registry values: N491)

7544

1925 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (160/6). NGC Census: (62/4). Mintage: 35,565,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $735. (#3954)(Registry values: N1793)

7545

1925-D 5C MS61 ICG. NGC Census: (12/446). PCGS Population (6/627). Mintage: 4,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $375. (#3955)(Registry values: N991)

7546

1925-S 5C MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (76/283). PCGS Population (48/449). Mintage: 6,256,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $775. (#3956)(Registry values: N991)

7547

1926 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (325/24). NGC Census: (155/16). Mintage: 44,693,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#3957)(Registry values: N491)

7548

1926-D 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (134/330). PCGS Population (184/658). Mintage: 5,638,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $320. (#3958)(Registry values: N491)

7549

1926-D 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (135/331). PCGS Population (185/657). Mintage: 5,638,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $320. (#3958)(Registry values: N491)

7550

1926-S 5C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (106/459). PCGS Population (107/559). Mintage: 970,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $482. (#3959)(Registry values: N991)

7551

1926-S 5C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (75/384). PCGS Population (69/490). Mintage: 970,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $604. (#3959)(Registry values: N991)

7552

1927 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (258/5). NGC Census: (80/11). Mintage: 37,981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $460. (#3960)(Registry values: N991)

7553

1927-D 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (96/431). PCGS Population (53/726). Mintage: 5,730,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $185. (#3961)(Registry values: N491)

7554

1927-S 5C AU55 ICG. NGC Census: (20/387). PCGS Population (38/599). Mintage: 3,430,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $175. (#3962)(Registry values: N491)

7555

1928-D 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (800/125). PCGS Population (1184/351). Mintage: 6,436,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $120. (#3964)(Registry values: N491)

7556

1928-D 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1184/351). NGC Census: (800/125). Mintage: 6,436,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $120. (#3964)(Registry values: N491)

7557

1928-S 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (128/256). PCGS Population (208/394). Mintage: 6,936,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $450. (#3965)(Registry values: N991)

7558

1929 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (507/139). NGC Census: (237/44). Mintage: 36,446,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $240. (#3966)(Registry values: N491)

7559

1929 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (136/3). NGC Census: (43/0). Mintage: 36,446,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $700. (#3966)(Registry values: N1793)

7560

1929-D 5C MS65 ICG. NGC Census: (57/13). PCGS Population (155/42). Mintage: 8,370,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,185. (#3967)(Registry values: N1793)

7561

1929-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (159/5). NGC Census: (51/5). Mintage: 7,754,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $650. (#3968)(Registry values: N1793)

7562

1930-S 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (124/4). NGC Census: (23/1). Mintage: 5,435,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $775. (#3970)(Registry values: N1793)

7563

1931-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (359/2). NGC Census: (63/3). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $575. (#3971)(Registry values: N991)

7564

1931-S 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (63/3). PCGS Population (359/2). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $575. (#3971)(Registry values: N991)

7565

1931-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (359/2). NGC Census: (63/3). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $575. (#3971)(Registry values: N991)

7566

1935 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (107/1). NGC Census: (31/1). Mintage: 58,264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $950. (#3974)(Registry values: N2998)

7567

1935 5C Doubled Die Reverse VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/61). NGC Census: (0/0). (#93974)(Registry values: P3)

7568

1936 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1030/83). NGC Census: (875/71). Mintage: 119,001,424. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $95. (#3977)(Registry values: N491)

7569

1936 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (83/0). NGC Census: (69/2). Mintage: 119,001,424. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $650. (#3977)(Registry values: N1793)

7570

1937-D 5C Three-Legged F12 NGC. NGC Census: (50/4434). PCGS Population (76/5040). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $710. (#3982)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7571

1937-D 5C Three-Legged F12 PCGS. PCGS Population (78/5037). NGC Census: (51/4437). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $710. (#3982)(Registry values: N1)

7572

1937-D 5C Three-Legged F15 NGC. NGC Census: (72/4362). PCGS Population (174/4866). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F15: $740. (#3982)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7573

1937-D 5C Three-Legged F15 PCGS. PCGS Population (174/4863). NGC Census: (72/4365). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F15: $740. (#3982)(Registry values: N1)

7574

1937-D 5C Three-Legged VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (90/4272). PCGS Population (153/4713). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $795. (#3982)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7575

1937-D 5C Three-Legged VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (155/4723). NGC Census: (90/4279). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $795. (#3982)(Registry values: N991)

7576

1937-D 5C Three-Legged VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (198/4525). NGC Census: (140/4139). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $820. (#3982)(Registry values: N991)

7577

1937-D 5C Three-Legged VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (140/3995). PCGS Population (226/4291). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $865. (#3982)(Registry values: N991)

7578

1937-D 5C Three-Legged VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (101/3894). PCGS Population (279/4012). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $902. (#3982)(Registry values: N991)

7579

1937-D 5C Three-Legged XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (324/3393). PCGS Population (600/3007). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,007. (#3982)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7580

1938-D 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1348/8). NGC Census: (1619/15). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $200. (#3984)(Registry values: N491)

7581

1938-D/S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (79/3). PCGS Population (159/0). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $935. (#3985)(Registry values: N1793)

7582

1938-D/S 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (159/0). NGC Census: (79/3). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $935. (#3985)(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Buffalo Nickels

7583

1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (85/402). PCGS Population (165/652). Mintage: 4,420. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $1,375. (#3995)(Registry values: N1793)

Jefferson Nickels

7584

1939-S 5C Reverse of 1938 MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (46/16). NGC Census: (2/0). (#84006)(Registry values: N208)

7585

1942-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (138/9). NGC Census: (38/7). (#84017)(Registry values: N208)

7586

1946-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (35/1). NGC Census: (5/0). (#84030)(Registry values: N208)

7587

1951 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (35/13). NGC Census: (2/10). (#84043)(Registry values: P1)

Proof Jefferson Nickels

7588

1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (215/69). PCGS Population (492/125). Mintage: 12,535. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $130. (#4176)(Registry values: N69)

7589

1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (215/69). PCGS Population (492/125). Mintage: 12,535. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $130. (#4176)(Registry values: N69)

7590

1941 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (508/82). NGC Census: (366/62). Mintage: 18,720. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $82. (#4178)(Registry values: N69)

7591

1942-P 5C Type Two PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population (307/12). NGC Census: (327/20). Mintage: 27,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $220. (#4180)(Registry values: N208)

7592

1950 5C PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (53/0). PCGS Population (18/0). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $225. (#4182)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N208)

7593

1953 5C PR69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/0). NGC Census: (26/0). Mintage: 128,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $320. (#4185)(Registry values: N69)

7594

1954 5C PR69 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (48/0). PCGS Population (4/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $360. (#84186)(Registry values: N491)

7595

1958 5C PR69 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (24/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $250. (#84190)(Registry values: N491)

7596

1963 5C PR70 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 3,075,645. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $200. (#4195)(Registry values: N69)

7597

1971-S 5C PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (23/0). PCGS Population (43/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $460. (#94203)(Registry values: N69)

7598

1977-S 5C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (19/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $675. (#94210)(Registry values: N208)

Early Half Dimes

7599

1800 H10C --Damaged--NCS. VG Details. NGC Census: (0/142). PCGS Population (7/226). Mintage: 40,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $975. (#4264)(Registry values: P5)

7600

1803 H10C Large 8 G4 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/85). NGC Census: (0/35). Mintage: 37,850. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $900. (#4269)(Registry values: P7)

Bust Half Dimes

7601

1829 H10C --Scratched--ICG. MS60 Details. LM-13. NGC Census: (2/398). PCGS Population (9/283). Mintage: 1,230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $325. (#4276)(Registry values: N491)

7602

1830 H10C MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (5/359). PCGS Population (10/292). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $325. (#4277)(Registry values: N491)

7603

1830 H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (41/318). PCGS Population (16/276). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $350. (#4277)(Registry values: N491)

7604

1830 H10C MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (72/246). PCGS Population (63/213). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $390. (#4277)(Registry values: N991)

7605

1831 H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (39/448). PCGS Population (16/338). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $375. (#4278)(Registry values: N491)

7606

1832 H10C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (20/673). PCGS Population (72/486). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $230. (#4279)(Registry values: N491)

7607

1834 H10C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (8/469). PCGS Population (15/404). Mintage: 1,480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $200. (#4281)(Registry values: N491)

7608

1835 H10C Large Date, Large 5C--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (1/500). PCGS Population (11/317). Mintage: 2,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $315. (#4282)(Registry values: N491)

7609

1835 H10C Large Date, Large 5C MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (95/378). PCGS Population (68/225). Mintage: 2,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $425. (#4282)(Registry values: N991)

7610

1835 H10C Small Date, Large 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/32). NGC Census: (0/0). (#4284)(Registry values: P1)

Seated Half Dimes

7611

1837 H10C No Stars, Large Date (Curl Top 1) AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (36/629). NGC Census: (15/861). Mintage: 1,405,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#4311)(Registry values: N991)

7612

1837 H10C No Stars, Small Date (Flat Top 1) XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/143). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $220. (#4312)(Registry values: P6)

7613

1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (112/272). PCGS Population (82/170). Mintage: 2,225,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $350. (#4317)(Registry values: N991)

7614

1851 H10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (20/77). PCGS Population (18/54). Mintage: 781,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#4347)(Registry values: N491)

7615

1853 H10C Arrows MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (161/318). PCGS Population (136/236). Mintage: 13,210,020. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $280. (#4356)(Registry values: N491)

7616

1854 H10C Arrows MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (49/218). NGC Census: (63/319). Mintage: 5,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $200. (#4358)(Registry values: N491)

7617

1856-O H10C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (24/28). PCGS Population (9/25). Mintage: 1,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#4364)(Registry values: N491)

7618

1856-O H10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/9). NGC Census: (5/11). Mintage: 1,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $875. (#4364)(Registry values: N1793)

7619

1858 H10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (41/356). NGC Census: (57/451). Mintage: 3,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $200. (#4367)(Registry values: N491)

7620

1858-O H10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/149). NGC Census: (2/169). Mintage: 1,660,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $125. (#4369)(Registry values: N491)

7621

1859 H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (13/164). PCGS Population (6/120). Mintage: 340,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $185. (#4371)(Registry values: N491)

7622

1862 H10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (146/150). PCGS Population (114/122). Mintage: 1,492,550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#4381)(Registry values: N991)

7623

1864-S H10C XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/41). PCGS Population (3/34). Mintage: 90,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $266. (#4385)(Registry values: N491)

7624

1865-S H10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/28). NGC Census: (1/37). Mintage: 120,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $400. (#4387)(Registry values: N991)

7625

1871 H10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (79/44). NGC Census: (115/43). Mintage: 1,873,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#4398)(Registry values: N991)

7626

1872 H10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (24/11). NGC Census: (26/10). Mintage: 2,947,950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $935. (#4400)(Registry values: N1793)

Early Dimes

7627

1807 10C F12 PCGS. PCGS Population (15/258). NGC Census: (6/186). Mintage: 165,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $925. (#4480)(Registry values: P5)

7628

1807 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. JR-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 165,000. (#4480)(Registry values: P5)

Bust Dimes

7629

1809 10C --Damaged--NCS. Fine Details. JR-1. NGC Census: (0/33). PCGS Population (4/41). Mintage: 51,065. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $425. (#4486)(Registry values: N491)

7630

1820 10C Small 0 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/11). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $203. (#4493)(Registry values: P2)

7631

1821 10C Large Date XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (15/141). NGC Census: (12/175). Mintage: 1,186,512. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $375. (#4496)(Registry values: N491)

7632

1821 10C Large Date AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (29/95). PCGS Population (19/66). Mintage: 1,186,512. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $750. (#4496)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7633

1832 10C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (8/212). PCGS Population (18/193). Mintage: 522,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4521)(Registry values: N991)

7634

1832 10C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#661000)(Registry values: N991)

7635

1832 10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (22/129). PCGS Population (5/107). Mintage: 522,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $660. (#4521)(Registry values: N991)

7636

1832 10C MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (42/87). PCGS Population (26/81). Mintage: 522,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $765. (#4521)(Registry values: N1793)

7637

1833 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (22/101). NGC Census: (41/156). Mintage: 485,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $450. (#4522)(Registry values: N991)

7638

1834 10C Large 4 AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (14/67). NGC Census: (0/0). (#4526)(Registry values: P1)

7639

1834 10C Large 4 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/57). NGC Census: (0/0). (#4526)(Registry values: P1)

7640

1836 10C AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/157). PCGS Population (14/121). Mintage: 1,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $315. (#4528)(Registry values: N991)

7641

1837 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. JR-3. NGC Census: (2/102). PCGS Population (8/79). Mintage: 359,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4529)(Registry values: N991)

Seated Dimes

7642

1837 10C No Stars, Large Date XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (12/286). PCGS Population (30/280). Mintage: 682,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $440. (#4561)(Registry values: N991)

7643

1838-O 10C No Stars--Damaged--ICG. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (15/90). PCGS Population (18/91). Mintage: 406,034. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $635. (#4564)(Registry values: N991)

7644

1838 10C Small Stars AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/50). NGC Census: (1/55). Mintage: 1,992,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $275. (#4569)(Registry values: N491)

7645

1843-O 10C VF30 ICG. NGC Census: (1/11). PCGS Population (5/15). Mintage: 150,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $386. (#4584)(Registry values: N491)

7646

1844 10C VG8 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/47). PCGS Population (12/133). Mintage: 72,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $240. (#4585)(Registry values: N491)

7647

1849-O 10C --Edge Filed, Polished--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (4/43). PCGS Population (7/26). Mintage: 300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $635. (#4592)(Registry values: N991)

7648

1853 10C No Arrows XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/65). NGC Census: (3/74). Mintage: 95,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $376. (#4599)(Registry values: N491)

7649

1853 10C No Arrows--Cleaned--ICG. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (1/71). PCGS Population (0/63). Mintage: 95,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $450. (#4599)(Registry values: N991)

7650

1854 10C Arrows MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (22/74). PCGS Population (39/61). Mintage: 4,470,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $600. (#4605)(Registry values: N991)

7651

1856-S 10C F15 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2/35). NGC Census: (0/18). Mintage: 70,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F15: $400. (#4613)(Registry values: N491)

7652

1859 10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/92). NGC Census: (8/117). Mintage: 430,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $200. (#4619)(Registry values: N491)

7653

1860-S 10C --Cleaned--ICG. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (1/21). PCGS Population (3/23). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $690. (#4622)(Registry values: N991)

7654

1861 10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/113). NGC Census: (15/73). Mintage: 1,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $170. (#4633)(Registry values: N491)

7655

1861 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (27/33). PCGS Population (40/32). Mintage: 1,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#4633)(Registry values: N991)

7656

1861-S 10C --Damaged, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (2/17). PCGS Population (2/23). Mintage: 172,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $300. (#4634)(Registry values: N491)

7657

1875-S 10C Mintmark Above Bow MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/9). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#4677)(Registry values: P3)

7658

1876-CC 10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (24/167). NGC Census: (27/196). Mintage: 8,270,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $325. (#4680)(Registry values: N491)

7659

1885 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (57/38). PCGS Population (44/29). Mintage: 2,532,497. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $750. (#4694)(Registry values: N1793)

7660

1886 10C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (54/9). PCGS Population (27/7). Mintage: 6,376,684. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $1,125. (#4696)(Registry values: N1793)

7661

1889 10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (70/162). NGC Census: (50/175). Mintage: 7,380,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $225. (#4702)(Registry values: N491)

7662

1891 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (117/76). PCGS Population (101/56). Mintage: 15,310,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $750. (#4706)(Registry values: N1793)

7663

1891-O 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (46/26). NGC Census: (46/35). Mintage: 4,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#4707)(Registry values: N991)

7664

1891-S 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (26/12). PCGS Population (20/9). Mintage: 3,196,116. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $835. (#4708)(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Seated Dimes

7665

1878 10C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (12/11). PCGS Population (9/6). (#84775)(Registry values: N991)

7666

1880 10C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (12/205). PCGS Population (51/224). Mintage: 1,355. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $400. (#4777)(Registry values: N991)

7667

1886 10C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (33/173). PCGS Population (50/119). Mintage: 886. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $510. (#4783)(Registry values: N991)

7668

1888 10C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (65/67). PCGS Population (49/41). Mintage: 832. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $700. (#4785)(Registry values: N991)

Barber Dimes

7669

1892-S 10C AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/56). PCGS Population (7/96). Mintage: 990,710. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $300. (#4798)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7670

1894-O 10C VF35 ICG. NGC Census: (2/47). PCGS Population (4/65). Mintage: 720,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $301. (#4804)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7671

1895-O 10C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (11/127). PCGS Population (12/257). Mintage: 440,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AG3 : $260. (#4807)(Registry values: N1)

7672

1895-O 10C --Corroded--ICG. Good 4 Details. NGC Census: (18/109). PCGS Population (21/232). Mintage: 440,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $425. (#4807)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7673

1895-O 10C G4 NGC. NGC Census: (18/109). PCGS Population (21/239). Mintage: 440,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $425. (#4807)(Registry values: N1)

7674

1895-S 10C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/98). PCGS Population (3/120). Mintage: 1,120,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $173. (#4808)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7675

1895-S 10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/104). NGC Census: (3/95). Mintage: 1,120,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $210. (#4808)(Registry values: N1)

7676

1896-O 10C --Cleaned--ICG. VF25 Details. NGC Census: (0/42). PCGS Population (4/63). Mintage: 610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $313. (#4810)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7677

1897-O 10C VF20 ICG. NGC Census: (1/62). PCGS Population (3/109). Mintage: 666,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $300. (#4813)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7678

1897-S 10C --Cleaning--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 1,342,844. (#4814)

7679

1897-S 10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/53). NGC Census: (11/23). Mintage: 1,342,844. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $800. (#4814)(Registry values: N1793)

7680

1898 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (109/95). PCGS Population (89/89). Mintage: 16,320,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#4815)(Registry values: N491)

7681

1898 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (89/89). NGC Census: (109/95). Mintage: 16,320,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#4815)(Registry values: N491)

7682

1898 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (89/89). NGC Census: (109/95). Mintage: 16,320,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#4815)(Registry values: N491)

7683

1899 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (83/50). PCGS Population (82/42). Mintage: 19,580,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $275. (#4818)(Registry values: N491)

7684

1901-S 10C --Cleaned, Corroded--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/36). PCGS Population (1/45). Mintage: 593,022. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $885. (#4826)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

7685

1902 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (42/37). NGC Census: (47/29). Mintage: 21,380,776. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#4827)(Registry values: N491)

7686

1903-O 10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/52). NGC Census: (16/42). Mintage: 8,180,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $325. (#4831)(Registry values: N991)

7687

1903-O 10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/40). NGC Census: (11/31). Mintage: 8,180,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $460. (#4831)(Registry values: N991)

7688

1905 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (23/6). PCGS Population (20/6). Mintage: 14,552,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $600. (#4835)(Registry values: N991)

7689

1905-O 10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/116). NGC Census: (1/126). Mintage: 3,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $125. (#4836)(Registry values: N208)

7690

1906 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (36/17). NGC Census: (43/8). Mintage: 19,958,406. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $565. (#4838)(Registry values: N991)

7691

1906-O 10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/147). NGC Census: (1/115). Mintage: 2,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $91. (#4840)(Registry values: N1)

7692

1908-D 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/13). NGC Census: (17/13). Mintage: 7,490,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $835. (#4847)(Registry values: N1793)

7693

1908-S 10C AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (7/51). PCGS Population (8/90). Mintage: 3,220,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $200. (#4849)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7694

1911-D 10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (53/43). NGC Census: (36/21). Mintage: 11,209,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $500. (#4858)(Registry values: N991)

7695

1912-D 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (20/17). NGC Census: (25/6). Mintage: 11,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $735. (#4861)(Registry values: N991)

7696

1913 10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (159/315). NGC Census: (165/289). Mintage: 19,760,622. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $155. (#4863)(Registry values: N491)

7697

1913 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (207/109). NGC Census: (194/95). Mintage: 19,760,622. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#4863)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7698

1914 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (253/147). PCGS Population (273/195). Mintage: 17,360,656. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#4865)(Registry values: N491)

7699

1914 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (253/147). PCGS Population (273/195). Mintage: 17,360,656. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#4865)(Registry values: N491)

7700

1914 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (116/31). PCGS Population (139/56). Mintage: 17,360,656. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#4865)(Registry values: N991)

7701

1914-S 10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (14/101). PCGS Population (27/118). Mintage: 2,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $200. (#4867)(Registry values: N491)

7702

1914-S 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (45/28). NGC Census: (42/28). Mintage: 2,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $480. (#4867)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7703

1914-S 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/28). NGC Census: (42/28). Mintage: 2,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $480. (#4867)(Registry values: N991)

Proof Barber Dimes

7704

1893 10C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (5/44). PCGS Population (3/54). (#84877)(Registry values: N991)

7705

1907 10C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (40/102). NGC Census: (15/136). Mintage: 575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $460. (#4891)(Registry values: N991)

Mercury Dimes

7706

1916 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (327/99). PCGS Population (313/93). Mintage: 22,180,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#4905)(Registry values: N491)

7707

1916 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (86/14). PCGS Population (85/8). Mintage: 22,180,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $675. (#4905)(Registry values: N1793)

7708

1916-D 10C F2 NGC. NGC Census: (237/1569). PCGS Population (195/3798). Mintage: 264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F2 : $310. (#4906)(Registry values: N1)

7709

1916-D 10C AG3 ANACS. NGC Census: (706/855). PCGS Population (1206/2565). Mintage: 264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AG3 : $540. (#4906)(Registry values: N1)

7710

1916-D 10C AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (1221/2591). NGC Census: (711/859). Mintage: 264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AG3 : $540. (#4906)(Registry values: N1)

7712

1916-D 10C G4 PCGS. PCGS Population (825/1766). NGC Census: (209/650). Mintage: 264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $885. (#4906)(Registry values: N1)

7713

1916-D 10C G4 PCGS. PCGS Population (825/1766). NGC Census: (209/650). Mintage: 264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $885. (#4906)(Registry values: N1)

7714

1916-D 10C G4 NGC. NGC Census: (208/648). PCGS Population (816/1749). Mintage: 264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $885. (#4906)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7715

1919-D 10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (50/87). PCGS Population (78/100). Mintage: 9,939,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $390. (#4924)(Registry values: N991)

7716

1920-D 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (25/4). NGC Census: (28/17). Mintage: 19,171,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $565. (#4930)(Registry values: N991)

7717

1921-D 10C F15 PCGS. PCGS Population (65/442). NGC Census: (20/263). Mintage: 1,080,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F15: $226. (#4936)(Registry values: N1)

7718

1921-D 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (25/158). NGC Census: (8/135). Mintage: 1,080,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $925. (#4936)(Registry values: N991)

7719

1923 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (155/57). NGC Census: (92/27). Mintage: 50,130,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#4939)(Registry values: N991)

7720

1924 10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (19/101). PCGS Population (24/114). Mintage: 24,010,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $82. (#4942)(Registry values: N208)

7721

1924 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (132/79). NGC Census: (81/59). Mintage: 24,010,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#4943)(Registry values: N991)

7722

1924-D 10C MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (18/50). PCGS Population (3/59). Mintage: 6,810,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $240. (#4944)(Registry values: N491)

7723

1925-D 10C MS61 ICG. NGC Census: (2/51). PCGS Population (5/33). Mintage: 5,117,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $350. (#4950)(Registry values: N991)

7724

1926 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (144/84). NGC Census: (85/31). Mintage: 32,160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $360. (#4955)(Registry values: N991)

7725

1926-S 10C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/75). PCGS Population (1/96). Mintage: 1,520,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $800. (#4958)(Registry values: N991)

7726

1927 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (27/5). PCGS Population (96/17). Mintage: 28,080,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $525. (#4961)(Registry values: N1793)

7727

1927-D 10C MS63 ICG. NGC Census: (23/65). PCGS Population (33/89). Mintage: 4,812,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $325. (#4962)(Registry values: N991)

7728

1928-D 10C MS62 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (14/238). NGC Census: (13/94). Mintage: 4,161,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $275. (#4969)(Registry values: N491)

7729

1934 10C MS67 Full Bands ICG. NGC Census: (59/8). PCGS Population (159/20). Mintage: 24,080,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $420. (#4989)(Registry values: N991)

7730

1935-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (77/0). NGC Census: (26/0). Mintage: 15,840,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $750. (#4997)(Registry values: N1793)

7731

1936-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (91/8). NGC Census: (22/1). Mintage: 16,132,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $600. (#5001)(Registry values: N1793)

7732

1937 10C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/0). NGC Census: (14/0). Mintage: 56,865,756. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS68: $300. (#5004)(Registry values: N491)

7733

1938 10C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (184/8). PCGS Population (98/2). Mintage: 22,198,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $61. (#5010)(Registry values: N208)

7734

1939-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (383/98). NGC Census: (408/34). Mintage: 24,394,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $155. (#5019)(Registry values: N491)

7735

1940 10C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/0). NGC Census: (14/0). Mintage: 65,361,828. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS68: $200. (#5022)(Registry values: N491)

7736

1942/1 10C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (207/849). NGC Census: (96/673). Mintage: 205,432,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $626. (#5036)(Registry values: N991)

7737

1942/1 10C XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (113/436). PCGS Population (181/443). Mintage: 205,432,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $805. (#5036)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7738

1942/1 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (108/334). NGC Census: (60/375). Mintage: 205,432,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $985. (#5036)(Registry values: N991)

7739

1942/1 10C AU50 NGC. FS-010.7. NGC Census: (60/376). PCGS Population (104/331). Mintage: 205,432,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,025. (#5036)(Registry values: N991)

7740

1942-D 10C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/0). NGC Census: (12/0). Mintage: 60,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS68: $400. (#5038)(Registry values: N491)

7741

1942-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (431/17). NGC Census: (588/12). Mintage: 60,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $145. (#5039)(Registry values: N491)

7742

1942/1-D 10C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (74/190). NGC Census: (53/213). Mintage: 60,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $745. (#5040)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7743

1942/1-D 10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (55/135). NGC Census: (59/154). Mintage: 60,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $864. (#5040)(Registry values: N991)

7744

1942-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (135/1). NGC Census: (72/2). Mintage: 49,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $600. (#5043)(Registry values: N1793)

7745

1943-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (149/15). NGC Census: (179/8). Mintage: 60,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $280. (#5049)(Registry values: N991)

7746

1944-D 10C MS67 ★ Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (1144/19). PCGS Population (1077/76). Mintage: 62,224,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $115. (#5053)(Registry values: N491)

7747

1945-S 10C Micro S MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (130/7). PCGS Population (171/1). Mintage: 41,920,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $300. (#5062)(Registry values: N991)

7748

1945-S 10C Micro S MS66 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (24/1). PCGS Population (92/17). Mintage: 41,920,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $900. (#5063)(Registry values: N1793)

Proof Mercury Dimes

7749

1937 10C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (284/588). PCGS Population (532/669). Mintage: 5,756. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $530. (#5072)(Registry values: N991)

7750

1937 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (378/210). PCGS Population (472/197). Mintage: 5,756. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $580. (#5072)(Registry values: N991)

7751

1938 10C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (49/1552). PCGS Population (139/2190). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $220. (#5073)(Registry values: N491)

7752

1938 10C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (828/776). NGC Census: (455/868). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $290. (#5073)(Registry values: N491)

7753

1938 10C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (828/776). NGC Census: (455/868). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $290. (#5073)(Registry values: N491)

7754

1938 10C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (828/776). NGC Census: (455/868). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $290. (#5073)(Registry values: N491)

7755

1938 10C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (455/868). PCGS Population (828/776). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $290. (#5073)(Registry values: N491)

7756

1938 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (625/243). PCGS Population (614/162). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $350. (#5073)(Registry values: N491)

7757

1938 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (625/243). PCGS Population (614/162). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $350. (#5073)(Registry values: N491)

7758

1938 10C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (209/34). PCGS Population (156/6). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $735. (#5073)(Registry values: N991)

7759

1939 10C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (348/1235). PCGS Population (760/1313). Mintage: 9,321. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $230. (#5074)(Registry values: N491)

7760

1939 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (752/483). PCGS Population (862/451). Mintage: 9,321. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $260. (#5074)(Registry values: N491)

7761

1939 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (752/483). PCGS Population (862/451). Mintage: 9,321. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $260. (#5074)(Registry values: N491)

7762

1939 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (752/483). PCGS Population (862/451). Mintage: 9,321. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $260. (#5074)(Registry values: N491)

7763

1939 10C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population (421/31). NGC Census: (418/66). Mintage: 9,321. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $440. (#5074)(Registry values: N991)

7764

1940 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (812/360). PCGS Population (833/296). Mintage: 11,827. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $215. (#5075)(Registry values: N491)

7765

1941 10C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1356/1270). NGC Census: (672/1331). Mintage: 16,557. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $180. (#5076)(Registry values: N491)

7766

1942 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (1390/791). PCGS Population (1453/580). Mintage: 22,329. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $195. (#5077)(Registry values: N491)

7767

1942 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (1390/791). PCGS Population (1453/580). Mintage: 22,329. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $195. (#5077)(Registry values: N491)

7768

1942 10C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (682/109). PCGS Population (543/37). Mintage: 22,329. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $320. (#5077)(Registry values: N991)

Roosevelt Dimes

7769

1947-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (28/1). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 34,840,000. (#85087)(Registry values: P1)

7770

1950-S 10C MS66 NGC. FS-014.5. S/Invert S. NGC Census: (442/597). PCGS Population (653/171). Mintage: 20,440,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $37. (#5096)(Registry values: N14)

7771

1950-S 10C MS67 ★ Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (23/2). Mintage: 20,440,000. (#85096)(Registry values: P1)

7772

1951 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (26/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 103,800,000. (#85097)(Registry values: P1)

7773

1952-D 10C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 122,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS68: $1,075. (#5101)(Registry values: N2998)

7774

1952-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (39/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 122,100,000. (#85101)(Registry values: P1)

Proof Roosevelt Dimes

7775

1950 10C PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (41/0). PCGS Population (4/0). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $250. (#5225)(Registry values: N69)

7776

1964 10C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (261/2). NGC Census: (147/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $105. (#95239)(Registry values: N14)

7777

1983 10C No S PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (71/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $1,150. (#95265)(Registry values: P1)

Twenty Cent Pieces

7778

1875-CC 20C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (7/417). PCGS Population (18/628). Mintage: 133,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $500. (#5297)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7779

1875-CC 20C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (43/474). NGC Census: (22/362). Mintage: 133,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $623. (#5297)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7780

1875-S 20C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/71). PCGS Population (2/59). Mintage: 680,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $182. (#5500)(Registry values: N491)

7781

1875-S 20C --Cleaned--ICG. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (40/1646). PCGS Population (125/1796). Mintage: 1,155,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $310. (#5298)(Registry values: N491)

7782

1875-S/S 20C AU50 ANACS. MPD-002. NGC Census: (40/1644). PCGS Population (125/1802). Mintage: 1,155,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $310. (#5298)(Registry values: N491)

7783

1875-S 20C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (100/1489). PCGS Population (152/1567). Mintage: 1,155,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#5298)(Registry values: N491)

7784

1875-S 20C --Cleaned, Retoned--ANACS. UNC Details Net AU55. NGC Census: (100/1489). PCGS Population (152/1567). Mintage: 1,155,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#5298)(Registry values: N491)

7785

1875-S 20C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (233/1256). PCGS Population (232/1335). Mintage: 1,155,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $450. (#5298)(Registry values: N491)

7786

1875-S 20C MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (229/907). PCGS Population (237/989). Mintage: 1,155,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $825. (#5298)(Registry values: N991)

7787

1876 20C --Cleaned, Corroded--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (20/273). PCGS Population (50/269). Mintage: 14,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $610. (#5299)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

Early Quarters

7788

1806 25C G6 NGC. NGC Census: (19/279). PCGS Population (33/445). Mintage: 206,124. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G6 : $471. (#5314)(Registry values: P5)

7789

1807 25C G4 NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (7/144). PCGS Population (20/226). Mintage: 220,643. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $420. (#5316)(Registry values: P5)

7790

1807 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (8/129). PCGS Population (13/191). Mintage: 220,643. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $530. (#5316)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5)

7791

1807 25C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (9/120). PCGS Population (15/176). Mintage: 220,643. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $612. (#5316)(Registry values: P5)

Bust Quarters

7792

1818 25C F15 NGC. NGC Census: (19/323). PCGS Population (23/333). Mintage: 361,174. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F15: $301. (#5322)(Registry values: P2)

7793

1819 25C Small 9--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. B-3. NGC Census: (1/97). PCGS Population (3/71). Mintage: 144,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $300. (#5325)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P3)

7794

1819 25C Small 9 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/61). NGC Census: (5/88). Mintage: 144,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $740. (#5325)(Registry values: P3)

7795

1822 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. B-1. NGC Census: (3/65). PCGS Population (4/77). Mintage: 64,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $375. (#5332)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P3)

7796

1831 25C Small Letters XF45 ICG. NGC Census: (24/360). PCGS Population (38/297). Mintage: 398,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $413. (#5348)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7797

1831 25C Small Letters--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. B-2. NGC Census: (20/339). PCGS Population (32/265). Mintage: 398,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $575. (#5348)(Registry values: P1)

7798

1831 25C Large Letters--Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (4/16). (#5349)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4)

7799

1833 25C VF25 NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (4/127). PCGS Population (6/115). Mintage: 156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $165. (#5352)(Registry values: P3)

7800

1833 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/77). NGC Census: (6/109). Mintage: 156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $350. (#5352)(Registry values: P3)

7801

1833 25C XF45 ICG. NGC Census: (26/83). PCGS Population (13/64). Mintage: 156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $460. (#5352)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P3)

7802

1833 25C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/78). PCGS Population (12/52). Mintage: 156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $665. (#5352)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P3)

7803

1834 25C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (14/329). PCGS Population (24/387). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $207. (#5353)(Registry values: P1)

7804

1834 25C XF40 ICG. NGC Census: (20/292). PCGS Population (52/305). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $300. (#5353)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7805

1834 25C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (48/244). PCGS Population (65/240). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $393. (#5353)(Registry values: P1)

7806

1834 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/180). NGC Census: (20/211). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $575. (#5353)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7807

1835 25C XF45 ICG. NGC Census: (49/230). PCGS Population (40/177). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $393. (#5354)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7808

1837 25C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/154). NGC Census: (5/173). Mintage: 252,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $278. (#5356)(Registry values: P1)

7809

1837 25C XF45 ICG. NGC Census: (17/144). PCGS Population (20/122). Mintage: 252,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $445. (#5356)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7810

1838 25C AU50 NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (9/117). PCGS Population (14/84). Mintage: 366,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $565. (#5357)(Registry values: P2)

Seated Quarters

7811

1838 25C No Drapery--Cleaned--ICG. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (4/105). PCGS Population (5/85). Mintage: 466,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $575. (#5391)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5)

7812

1839 25C No Drapery--Cleaned--ICG. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (5/72). PCGS Population (7/74). Mintage: 491,146. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $520. (#5392)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5)

7813

1840-O 25C No Drapery--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details Net XF40. NGC Census: (10/77). PCGS Population (12/45). Mintage: 382,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $425. (#5393)(Registry values: P6)

7814

1840-O 25C No Drapery XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (9/68). PCGS Population (10/35). Mintage: 382,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $469. (#5393)(Registry values: P6)

7815

1840 25C Drapery AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (2/22). PCGS Population (3/22). Mintage: 188,127. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $350. (#5397)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5)

7816

1840-O 25C Drapery XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/47). PCGS Population (7/43). Mintage: 43,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $325. (#5398)(Registry values: P5)

7817

1841-O 25C --Artificial Toning--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 452,000. (#5400)(Registry values: P4, N4)

7818

1844 25C --Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (15/28). PCGS Population (6/24). Mintage: 421,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $350. (#5406)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P3)

7819

1847-O 25C --Cleaned, Tooled--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (7/6). PCGS Population (1/3). Mintage: 368,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $2,450. (#5411)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P6)

7820

1851 25C AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (1/20). PCGS Population (2/23). Mintage: 160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#5417)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4)

7821

1853 25C Arrows and Rays AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (31/539). PCGS Population (45/488). Mintage: 15,210,020. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $325. (#5426)(Registry values: P5)

7822

1853 25C Arrows and Rays AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (111/356). PCGS Population (81/318). Mintage: 15,210,020. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $500. (#5426)(Registry values: P5)

7823

1854 25C Arrows AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (18/352). PCGS Population (35/335). Mintage: 12,380,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $200. (#5432)(Registry values: P4)

7824

1854 25C Arrows--Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (2/216). PCGS Population (9/189). Mintage: 12,380,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $400. (#5432)(Registry values: P4)

7825

1854-O 25C Huge O--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VG Details. NGC Census: (1/22). PCGS Population (0/30). Mintage: 1,484,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $1,275. (#5434)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P7)

7826

1855 25C Arrows AU55 ICG. NGC Census: (15/66). PCGS Population (11/70). Mintage: 2,857,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $292. (#5435)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4)

7827

1856-O 25C --Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (11/19). PCGS Population (11/10). Mintage: 968,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $600. (#5439)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5)

7828

1858 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (45/116). PCGS Population (59/126). Mintage: 7,368,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $475. (#5445)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P2)

7829

1859 25C MS61 ICG. NGC Census: (7/53). PCGS Population (7/55). Mintage: 1,344,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $400. (#5448)(Registry values: P3)

7830

1859-O 25C AU53 ICG. NGC Census: (2/25). PCGS Population (4/17). Mintage: 260,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $525. (#5449)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5)

7831

1860-S 25C --Corroded--ICG. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/9). PCGS Population (3/15). Mintage: 56,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $975. (#5453)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P8)

7832

1861 25C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (83/304). PCGS Population (58/322). Mintage: 4,854,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $200. (#5454)(Registry values: P2)

7833

1862-S 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (2/32). PCGS Population (1/33). Mintage: 67,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $300. (#5457)(Registry values: P6)

7834

1863 25C --Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (4/33). PCGS Population (3/50). Mintage: 191,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $425. (#5458)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P3)

7835

1869-S 25C --Corroded--ICG. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (4/7). PCGS Population (1/11). Mintage: 76,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,225. (#5475)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P7)

7836

1870 25C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (2/23). PCGS Population (7/36). Mintage: 86,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $205. (#5476)(Registry values: P3)

7837

1871 25C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (3/27). PCGS Population (1/25). Mintage: 118,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $194. (#5478)(Registry values: P4)

7838

1871 25C AU53 ICG. NGC Census: (1/25). PCGS Population (2/20). Mintage: 118,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $320. (#5478)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4)

7839

1873 25C Arrows--Cleaned--ICG. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (5/160). PCGS Population (8/188). Mintage: 1,271,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $350. (#5491)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4)

7840

1873 25C Arrows AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (30/124). NGC Census: (36/103). Mintage: 1,271,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $500. (#5491)(Registry values: P4)

7841

1873-S 25C Arrows AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (3/24). PCGS Population (3/17). Mintage: 156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $450. (#5493)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P5)

7842

1875-CC 25C --Cleaned, Rim Damaged--ICG. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/34). PCGS Population (4/30). Mintage: 140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $655. (#5499)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4)

7843

1876-CC 25C AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (31/138). PCGS Population (17/141). Mintage: 4,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $350. (#5502)(Registry values: P3)

7844

1876-CC Quarter--Struck Through--MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (20/103). PCGS Population (29/95). Mintage: 4,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $520. (#5502)(Registry values: P3)

7845

1876-S 25C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (19/160). PCGS Population (10/182). Mintage: 8,596,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $275. (#5503)(Registry values: P2)

7846

1877-S 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (87/35). NGC Census: (82/40). Mintage: 8,996,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $700. (#5506)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7847

1877-S 25C Over Horizontal S AU58 PCGS. FS-501. PCGS Population (4/29). NGC Census: (8/23). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $475. (#5507)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P2)

7848

1878-CC 25C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (29/156). PCGS Population (29/152). Mintage: 996,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $500. (#5509)(Registry values: P2)

7849

1879 25C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/179). PCGS Population (4/181). Mintage: 13,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $520. (#5511)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7850

1881 25C --Cleaning--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 12,000. (#5513)(Registry values: P2, N2)

7851

1890 25C --Cleaned--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (10/155). PCGS Population (6/161). Mintage: 80,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $375. (#5523)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

Proof Seated Quarters

7852

1865 25C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/120). PCGS Population (8/127). Mintage: 500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR61: $475. (#5561)(Registry values: P3)

7853

1870 25C PR63 ICG. NGC Census: (22/70). PCGS Population (34/43). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $735. (#5569)(Registry values: P2)

7854

1870 25C PR63 Cameo ANACS. NGC Census: (9/17). PCGS Population (3/26). (#85569)(Registry values: P2)

7855

1872 25C PR62 ICG. NGC Census: (14/113). PCGS Population (35/99). Mintage: 950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $475. (#5571)(Registry values: P2)

7856

1875 25C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/108). NGC Census: (6/119). Mintage: 700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR61: $335. (#5576)(Registry values: P2)

7857

1876 25C --Cleaned--ICG. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (2/165). PCGS Population (6/166). Mintage: 1,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $300. (#5577)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P2)

7858

1876 25C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (52/67). NGC Census: (29/104). Mintage: 1,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $725. (#5577)(Registry values: P2)

7859

1882 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (22/212). PCGS Population (45/207). Mintage: 1,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $475. (#5583)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P1)

7860

1882 25C PR61 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/34). PCGS Population (0/47). (#85583)(Registry values: P1)

Barber Quarters

7861

1892 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (291/224). NGC Census: (332/257). Mintage: 8,237,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $500. (#5601)(Registry values: N991)

7862

1892 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (331/254). PCGS Population (291/222). Mintage: 8,237,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $500. (#5601)(Registry values: N991)

7863

1892-O 25C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (65/250). PCGS Population (71/279). Mintage: 2,640,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $225. (#5602)(Registry values: N491)

7864

1893-O 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (21/74). PCGS Population (26/106). Mintage: 3,396,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $325. (#5605)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7865

1894-S 25C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (7/149). PCGS Population (7/153). Mintage: 2,648,821. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $250. (#5609)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7866

1896-O 25C XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (6/76). NGC Census: (5/54). Mintage: 1,484,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $411. (#5614)(Registry values: N991)

7867

1896-S 25C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (40/172). PCGS Population (65/450). Mintage: 188,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AG3 : $498. (#5615)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7868

1896-S 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Good Details. NGC Census: (41/131). PCGS Population (109/343). Mintage: 188,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G4 : $815. (#5615)(Registry values: N991)

7869

1896-S 25C G6 PCGS. PCGS Population (134/213). NGC Census: (41/91). Mintage: 188,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G6 : $950. (#5615)(Registry values: N991)

7870

1896-S 25C G6 NGC. NGC Census: (40/91). PCGS Population (130/211). Mintage: 188,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G6 : $950. (#5615)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7871

1898 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (30/149). PCGS Population (54/159). Mintage: 11,100,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $210. (#5619)(Registry values: N491)

7872

1899 25C MS63 ANACS. PCGS Population (69/81). NGC Census: (52/92). Mintage: 12,624,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $340. (#5622)(Registry values: N991)

7873

1900 25C MS63 ICG. NGC Census: (38/126). PCGS Population (36/88). Mintage: 10,016,912. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $280. (#5625)(Registry values: N991)

7874

1901-O 25C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/34). PCGS Population (0/64). Mintage: 1,612,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $264. (#5629)(Registry values: N491)

7875

1902 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (43/73). PCGS Population (45/100). Mintage: 12,197,744. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $240. (#5631)(Registry values: N991)

7876

1902-O 25C AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (11/49). NGC Census: (7/30). Mintage: 4,748,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $275. (#5632)(Registry values: N491)

7877

1902-S 25C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (11/55). PCGS Population (9/65). Mintage: 1,524,612. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#5633)(Registry values: N491)

7878

1904 25C MS64 ICG. NGC Census: (34/25). PCGS Population (36/25). Mintage: 9,588,813. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $550. (#5637)(Registry values: N1793)

7879

1905-S 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/79). NGC Census: (2/58). Mintage: 1,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $215. (#5641)(Registry values: N491)

7880

1907-S 25C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/44). PCGS Population (2/66). Mintage: 1,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $210. (#5648)(Registry values: N991)

7881

1909-D 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (23/96). PCGS Population (29/148). Mintage: 5,114,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $200. (#5654)(Registry values: N491)

7882

1909-S 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/99). NGC Census: (4/69). Mintage: 1,348,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $242. (#5656)(Registry values: N491)

7883

1912-S 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/107). NGC Census: (2/69). Mintage: 708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $217. (#5663)(Registry values: N991)

7884

1913-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (27/10). NGC Census: (17/7). Mintage: 1,450,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,050. (#5665)(Registry values: N1793)

7885

1913-S 25C AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (99/559). NGC Census: (54/162). Mintage: 40,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AG3 : $764. (#5666)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7886

1915 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (110/64). PCGS Population (148/90). Mintage: 3,480,450. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $420. (#5670)(Registry values: N991)

7887

1915 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (110/66). PCGS Population (148/90). Mintage: 3,480,450. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $420. (#5670)(Registry values: N991)

7888

1915-S 25C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (7/95). PCGS Population (12/104). Mintage: 704,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $255. (#5672)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7889

1916 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (69/160). PCGS Population (74/175). Mintage: 1,788,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $280. (#5673)(Registry values: N991)

7890

1916-D 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (216/628). PCGS Population (350/861). Mintage: 6,540,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#5674)(Registry values: N491)

7891

1916-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (470/393). NGC Census: (408/218). Mintage: 6,540,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $420. (#5674)(Registry values: N991)

Proof Barber Quarters

7892

1896 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (7/185). PCGS Population (38/163). Mintage: 762. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $415. (#5682)(Registry values: N991)

7893

1904 25C PR62 ICG. NGC Census: (15/209). PCGS Population (27/170). Mintage: 670. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $425. (#5690)(Registry values: N991)

7894

1905 25C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (47/143). NGC Census: (34/173). Mintage: 727. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $675. (#5691)(Registry values: N991)

7895

1907 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (10/170). PCGS Population (20/124). Mintage: 575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $450. (#5693)(Registry values: N991)

7896

1909 25C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (5/201). PCGS Population (3/193). Mintage: 650. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR61: $380. (#5695)(Registry values: N991)

7897

1910 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (10/161). PCGS Population (18/156). Mintage: 551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $450. (#5696)(Registry values: N991)

7898

1914 25C PR61 ICG. NGC Census: (6/159). PCGS Population (2/167). Mintage: 380. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR61: $425. (#5700)(Registry values: N991)

Standing Liberty Quarters

7899

1917 25C Type One AU58 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (397/4210). NGC Census: (224/3105). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $190. (#5707)(Registry values: N491)

7900

1917 25C Type One MS62 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (394/2633). PCGS Population (389/3766). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $260. (#5707)(Registry values: N491)

7901

1917 25C Type One MS62 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (389/3766). NGC Census: (394/2624). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $260. (#5707)(Registry values: N491)

7902

1917 25C Type One MS62 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (389/3765). NGC Census: (394/2624). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $260. (#5707)(Registry values: N491)

7903

1917 25C Type One MS63 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (942/2823). NGC Census: (518/2106). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $345. (#5707)(Registry values: N491)

7904

1917 25C Type One MS63 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (518/2106). PCGS Population (942/2823). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $345. (#5707)(Registry values: N491)

7905

1917 25C Type One MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (1496/1338). NGC Census: (1077/1050). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $480. (#5707)(Registry values: N991)

7906

1917 25C Type One MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (1496/1338). NGC Census: (1077/1050). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#5707)(Registry values: N991)

7907

1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (912/419). NGC Census: (657/372). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $985. (#5707)(Registry values: N1793)

7908

1917-D 25C Type One AU53 ICG. NGC Census: (7/396). PCGS Population (23/642). Mintage: 1,509,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $155. (#5708)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7909

1917-D 25C Type One AU58 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (83/848). PCGS Population (115/1131). Mintage: 1,509,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $230. (#5709)(Registry values: N491)

7910

1917-D 25C Type One MS63 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (239/772). NGC Census: (156/545). Mintage: 1,509,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $440. (#5709)(Registry values: N491)

7911

1917-S 25C Type One--Cleaned--ICG. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (14/188). PCGS Population (12/408). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $180. (#5710)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7912

1917-S 25C Type One AU55 ICG. NGC Census: (7/182). PCGS Population (34/375). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $200. (#5710)(Registry values: N491)

7913

1917-S 25C Type One MS62 Full Head ANACS. NGC Census: (89/401). PCGS Population (65/541). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#5711)(Registry values: N991)

7914

1917 25C Type Two MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (294/237). NGC Census: (220/173). Mintage: 13,880,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $515. (#5715)(Registry values: N491)

7915

1917-D 25C Type Two MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (71/148). PCGS Population (96/188). Mintage: 6,224,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $270. (#5716)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7916

1917-S 25C Type Two MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (102/69). PCGS Population (122/89). Mintage: 5,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $500. (#5718)(Registry values: N991)

7917

1919 25C MS62 Full Head ICG. NGC Census: (35/260). PCGS Population (29/384). Mintage: 11,324,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $280. (#5729)(Registry values: N491)

7918

1919-D 25C VF30 ICG. NGC Census: (10/236). PCGS Population (15/368). Mintage: 1,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $331. (#5730)(Registry values: N491)

7919

1919-D 25C AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (8/195). PCGS Population (10/297). Mintage: 1,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $600. (#5730)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7920

1919-D 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (8/195). PCGS Population (10/298). Mintage: 1,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $600. (#5730)(Registry values: N991)

7921

1919-S 25C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (29/190). PCGS Population (42/284). Mintage: 1,836,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $443. (#5732)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7922

1919-S 25C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (29/139). PCGS Population (45/197). Mintage: 1,836,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $630. (#5732)(Registry values: N991)

7923

1919-S 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (45/197). NGC Census: (29/139). Mintage: 1,836,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $630. (#5732)(Registry values: N991)

7924

1920 25C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (105/720). PCGS Population (112/982). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $165. (#5734)(Registry values: N491)

7925

1920 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (159/561). PCGS Population (320/662). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $215. (#5734)(Registry values: N491)

7926

1920 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (409/261). NGC Census: (319/243). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $280. (#5734)(Registry values: N491)

7927

1920 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (210/51). NGC Census: (172/71). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#5734)(Registry values: N991)

7928

1920 25C MS64 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (87/69). PCGS Population (145/112). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $535. (#5735)(Registry values: N991)

7929

1921 25C --Cleaned, Rim Damaged--ICG. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (14/414). PCGS Population (21/693). Mintage: 1,916,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $475. (#5740)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7930

1921 25C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (21/353). PCGS Population (32/532). Mintage: 1,916,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $674. (#5740)(Registry values: N491)

7931

1921 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (7/346). PCGS Population (26/507). Mintage: 1,916,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $810. (#5740)(Registry values: N991)

7932

1923 25C MS64 ICG. NGC Census: (281/498). PCGS Population (383/540). Mintage: 9,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $310. (#5742)(Registry values: N491)

7933

1923-S 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (11/322). PCGS Population (38/652). Mintage: 1,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $750. (#5744)(Registry values: N991)

7934

1923-S 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (11/276). PCGS Population (36/516). Mintage: 1,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,000. (#5744)(Registry values: N991)

7935

1924 25C MS63 ICG. NGC Census: (87/353). PCGS Population (155/365). Mintage: 10,920,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $190. (#5746)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7936

1924 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (114/28). NGC Census: (98/70). Mintage: 10,920,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#5746)(Registry values: N991)

7937

1924-D 25C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (248/43). PCGS Population (90/8). Mintage: 3,112,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $610. (#5748)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7938

1925 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (230/199). NGC Census: (168/129). Mintage: 12,280,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#5753)(Registry values: N491)

7939

1925 25C MS64 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (168/129). PCGS Population (230/199). Mintage: 12,280,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#5753)(Registry values: N491)

7940

1925 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (141/58). NGC Census: (84/46). Mintage: 12,280,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $785. (#5753)(Registry values: N991)

7941

1926 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/2). NGC Census: (22/4). Mintage: 11,316,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $720. (#5754)(Registry values: N991)

7942

1926-D 25C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/1778). PCGS Population (6/2807). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $120. (#5756)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

7943

1926-D 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (496/1109). PCGS Population (1089/1442). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $200. (#5756)(Registry values: N491)

7944

1926-D 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (865/245). PCGS Population (1259/185). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $230. (#5756)(Registry values: N491)

7945

1926-D 25C MS65 ICG. NGC Census: (229/17). PCGS Population (174/10). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#5756)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

7946

1926-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (175/10). NGC Census: (228/17). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#5756)(Registry values: N991)

7947

1926-S 25C AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (36/192). PCGS Population (57/264). Mintage: 2,700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#5758)(Registry values: N491)

7948

1927 25C MS64 ICG. NGC Census: (172/99). PCGS Population (241/117). Mintage: 11,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $260. (#5760)(Registry values: N491)

7949

1927 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (172/98). PCGS Population (239/116). Mintage: 11,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $260. (#5760)(Registry values: N491)

7950

1927 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (90/26). NGC Census: (77/21). Mintage: 11,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#5760)(Registry values: N991)

7951

1927 25C MS64 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (159/99). PCGS Population (201/156). Mintage: 11,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#5761)(Registry values: N491)

7952

1927 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (201/156). NGC Census: (159/99). Mintage: 11,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#5761)(Registry values: N491)

7953

1927-D 25C MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (15/526). PCGS Population (27/868). Mintage: 976,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $270. (#5762)(Registry values: N491)

7954

1927-S 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (31/442). PCGS Population (96/731). Mintage: 396,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $330. (#5764)(Registry values: N491)

7955

1927-S 25C VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (50/307). PCGS Population (67/506). Mintage: 396,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $662. (#5764)(Registry values: N491)

7956

1928 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (48/26). PCGS Population (70/33). Mintage: 6,336,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,275. (#5767)(Registry values: N1793)

7957

1928-D 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (475/476). PCGS Population (759/616). Mintage: 1,627,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $230. (#5768)(Registry values: N491)

7958

1928-D 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (540/76). NGC Census: (372/104). Mintage: 1,627,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#5768)(Registry values: N991)

7959

1928-D 25C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (372/104). PCGS Population (540/76). Mintage: 1,627,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#5768)(Registry values: N991)

7960

1928-D 25C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (95/9). PCGS Population (74/2). Mintage: 1,627,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $635. (#5768)(Registry values: N991)

7961

1928-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (418/146). NGC Census: (268/139). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#5770)(Registry values: N991)

7962

1928-S 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (108/119). PCGS Population (125/99). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $760. (#5771)(Registry values: N991)

7963

1929 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (229/134). NGC Census: (164/87). Mintage: 11,140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $260. (#5772)(Registry values: N491)

7964

1929 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (107/27). NGC Census: (70/17). Mintage: 11,140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#5772)(Registry values: N991)

7965

1929 25C MS62 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (107/622). PCGS Population (108/1052). Mintage: 11,140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $210. (#5773)(Registry values: N491)

7966

1929 25C MS62 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (107/622). PCGS Population (108/1052). Mintage: 11,140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $210. (#5773)(Registry values: N491)

7967

1929-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (135/39). NGC Census: (87/31). Mintage: 1,358,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#5774)(Registry values: N991)

7968

1929-S 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (188/277). NGC Census: (156/234). Mintage: 1,764,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $420. (#5777)(Registry values: N991)

7969

1930 25C MS64 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (727/597). PCGS Population (849/951). Mintage: 5,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $410. (#5779)(Registry values: N491)

7970

1930 25C MS65 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (406/187). PCGS Population (662/282). Mintage: 5,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $620. (#5779)(Registry values: N991)

7971

1930-S 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (241/314). NGC Census: (116/169). Mintage: 1,556,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $285. (#5780)(Registry values: N491)

7972

1930-S 25C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (101/69). PCGS Population (191/125). Mintage: 1,556,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#5780)(Registry values: N991)

7973

1930-S 25C MS64 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (96/233). PCGS Population (135/264). Mintage: 1,556,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $410. (#5781)(Registry values: N491)

Washington Quarters

7974

1932 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (439/141). NGC Census: (300/80). Mintage: 5,404,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $280. (#5790)(Registry values: N69)

7975

1932-D 25C VF30 ICG. NGC Census: (37/1696). PCGS Population (47/2888). Mintage: 436,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $195. (#5791)(Registry values: N1)

7976

1932-D 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (73/1416). PCGS Population (120/2437). Mintage: 436,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#5791)(Registry values: N1)

7977

1932-D 25C AU53 ICG. NGC Census: (77/1341). PCGS Population (111/2330). Mintage: 436,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $375. (#5791)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7978

1932-D 25C AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (116/1221). PCGS Population (289/2038). Mintage: 436,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $445. (#5791)(Registry values: N1)

7979

1932-S 25C --Cleaned--ICG. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (48/2419). PCGS Population (88/3607). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $190. (#5792)(Registry values: N1)

7980

1932-S 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (154/3450). NGC Census: (108/2314). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $209. (#5792)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

7981

1932-S 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (199/1963). PCGS Population (295/2919). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $250. (#5792)(Registry values: N1)

7982

1932-S 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (295/2919). NGC Census: (199/1958). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $250. (#5792)(Registry values: N1)

7983

1932-S 25C MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (413/1018). PCGS Population (455/1871). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $560. (#5792)(Registry values: N1)

7984

1932-S 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (497/59). PCGS Population (913/95). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $845. (#5792)(Registry values: N208)

7985

1932-S 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (913/95). NGC Census: (497/59). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $845. (#5792)(Registry values: N208)

7986

1934 25C Doubled Die Obverse AU50 NGC. CAC. FS-009. NGC Census: (4/81). PCGS Population (14/105). Mintage: 31,912,052. (#5795)(Registry values: P1)

7987

1934-D 25C Medium Motto MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (172/483). PCGS Population (268/756). Mintage: 3,527,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#5796)(Registry values: N69)

7988

1935-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (369/170). NGC Census: (242/88). Mintage: 5,780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $540. (#5798)(Registry values: N208)

7989

1936-D 25C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (13/831). PCGS Population (18/1528). Mintage: 5,374,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $200. (#5801)(Registry values: N1)

7990

1936-D 25C MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (69/638). PCGS Population (85/1248). Mintage: 5,374,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $525. (#5801)(Registry values: N1)

7991

1936-S 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (812/971). NGC Census: (351/533). Mintage: 3,828,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $135. (#5802)(Registry values: N14)

7992

1936-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (733/238). NGC Census: (386/147). Mintage: 3,828,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $230. (#5802)(Registry values: N69)

7993

1937 25C MS67 ★ W NGC. NGC Census: (55/0). PCGS Population (50/0). Mintage: 19,701,542. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $600. (#5803)(Registry values: N208)

7994

1937-S 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (279/439). PCGS Population (714/662). Mintage: 1,652,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#5805)(Registry values: N14)

7995

1937-S 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (713/664). NGC Census: (280/439). Mintage: 1,652,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#5805)(Registry values: N14)

7996

1939-S 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (264/19). NGC Census: (210/32). Mintage: 2,628,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#5810)(Registry values: N208)

7997

1939-S 25C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (211/32). PCGS Population (264/19). Mintage: 2,628,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#5810)(Registry values: N208)

7998

1940 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (78/1). NGC Census: (153/0). Mintage: 35,715,248. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $320. (#5811)(Registry values: N69)

7999

1940 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (79/1). NGC Census: (154/0). Mintage: 35,715,248. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $320. (#5811)(Registry values: N69)

8000

1940-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (266/19). NGC Census: (239/38). Mintage: 2,797,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#5812)(Registry values: N69)

8001

1940-D 25C MS66 W NGC. NGC Census: (239/38). PCGS Population (267/19). Mintage: 2,797,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#5812)(Registry values: N69)

8002

1942 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (86/0). PCGS Population (23/0). Mintage: 102,117,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $420. (#5817)(Registry values: N208)

8003

1943-S 25C Doubled Die Obverse VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/135). NGC Census: (4/71). (#5823)(Registry values: P1)

8004

1943-S 25C Doubled Die Obverse AU58 ANACS. Double Die Obverse, FS-017, Die-1. NGC Census: (2/46). PCGS Population (8/93). (#5823)(Registry values: P1)

8005

1943-S 25C Doubled Die Obverse, Die One MS62 ANACS. FS-017. NGC Census: (0/46). PCGS Population (4/91). (#5823)(Registry values: P1)

8006

1946-D 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (228/1). PCGS Population (33/0). Mintage: 9,072,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $275. (#5831)(Registry values: N208)

8007

1950-D/S 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/82). NGC Census: (6/52). Mintage: 21,075,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $146. (#5843)(Registry values: N1)

8008

1950-S 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (206/2). PCGS Population (50/0). Mintage: 10,284,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $200. (#5844)(Registry values: N208)

8009

1951-S 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (80/1). NGC Census: (286/7). Mintage: 9,048,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $240. (#5848)(Registry values: N208)

8010

1955-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (143/0). NGC Census: (371/29). Mintage: 3,182,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $140. (#5859)(Registry values: N69)

8011

1957-D 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (165/2). PCGS Population (57/0). Mintage: 77,924,160. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $235. (#5863)(Registry values: N69)

Proof Washington Quarters

8012

1937 25C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (172/587). PCGS Population (370/871). Mintage: 5,542. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $300. (#5976)(Registry values: N208)

8013

1937 25C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (468/403). NGC Census: (258/329). Mintage: 5,542. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $370. (#5976)(Registry values: N208)

8014

1937 25C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (324/79). NGC Census: (223/106). Mintage: 5,542. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $460. (#5976)(Registry values: N208)

8015

1938 25C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (311/453). PCGS Population (636/441). Mintage: 8,045. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $200. (#5977)(Registry values: N208)

8016

1938 25C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (636/441). NGC Census: (311/453). Mintage: 8,045. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $200. (#5977)(Registry values: N208)

8017

1938 25C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (636/441). NGC Census: (311/453). Mintage: 8,045. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $200. (#5977)(Registry values: N208)

8018

1938 25C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (365/76). NGC Census: (347/106). Mintage: 8,045. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $310. (#5977)(Registry values: N208)

8019

1938 25C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (347/106). PCGS Population (365/76). Mintage: 8,045. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $310. (#5977)(Registry values: N208)

8020

1938 25C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (365/76). NGC Census: (347/106). Mintage: 8,045. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $310. (#5977)(Registry values: N208)

8021

1939 25C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (376/161). PCGS Population (500/124). Mintage: 8,795. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $205. (#5978)(Registry values: N208)

8022

1940 25C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (185/21). PCGS Population (139/2). Mintage: 11,246. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $340. (#5979)(Registry values: N208)

8023

1941 25C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (490/1707). NGC Census: (252/1214). Mintage: 15,287. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $79. (#5980)(Registry values: N69)

8024

1942 25C PR67 ANACS. NGC Census: (204/19). PCGS Population (147/5). Mintage: 21,123. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $280. (#5981)(Registry values: N208)

8025

1942 25C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (204/19). PCGS Population (147/5). Mintage: 21,123. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $280. (#5981)(Registry values: N208)

8026

1952 25C PR67 PCGS. FS-901. "Superbird". PCGS Population (353/27). NGC Census: (268/78). Mintage: 81,980. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $75. (#5984)(Registry values: N14)

8027

1953 25C PR68 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (40/1). NGC Census: (183/15). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $255. (#85985)(Registry values: N208)

8028

1954 25C PR68 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (58/0). NGC Census: (234/29). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $145. (#85986)(Registry values: N208)

8029

1957 25C PR69 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (54/0). PCGS Population (5/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $260. (#85989)(Registry values: N208)

8030

1959 25C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (21/4). PCGS Population (38/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $700. (#95991)(Registry values: N491)

8031

1962 25C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (50/1). NGC Census: (40/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $425. (#95994)(Registry values: N208)

Statehood Quarters

8032

2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf Low MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1035/200). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $190. (#814033)

8033

2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf High MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (745/141). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $300. (#914033)

8034

2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf High MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (745/142). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $300. (#914033)

Proof Statehood Quarters

8035

2004-S 25C Michigan Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (232/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $51. (#913048)

8036

2004-S 25C Florida Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (223/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $69. (#913050)

8037

2004-S 25C Texas Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (262/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $59. (#913052)

8038

2004-S 25C Iowa Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (296/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $40. (#913054)

8039

2004-S 25C Wisconsin Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (290/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $44. (#913056)

Early Half Dollars

8040

1795 50C Two Leaves, O-131, High R.4--Improperly Cleaned, Obverse Scratched--NCS. VF details. O-131. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#39243)

8041

1801 50C --Improperly Cleaned, Scratched--NCS. VG Details. NGC Census: (5/101). PCGS Population (4/188). Mintage: 30,289. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $1,200. (#6064)(Registry values: N491)

8042

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (66/625). NGC Census: (58/779). Mintage: 839,576. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $615. (#6071)(Registry values: N991)

8043

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (45/734). PCGS Population (68/557). Mintage: 839,576. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $732. (#6071)(Registry values: N991)

8044

1807 50C Draped Bust VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (38/566). PCGS Population (84/593). Mintage: 301,076. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $703. (#6079)(Registry values: N991)

8045

1807 50C Draped Bust VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (78/515). NGC Census: (65/502). Mintage: 301,076. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $914. (#6079)(Registry values: N991)

Bust Half Dollars

8046

1807 50C Large Stars, 50 Over 20--Environmental Damage--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 750,500. (#6086)

8047

1807 50C Large Stars, 50 Over 20 F12 NGC. O-112. NGC Census: (4/345). PCGS Population (4/287). Mintage: 750,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $230. (#6086)(Registry values: N491)

8048

1808 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (52/256). NGC Census: (34/287). Mintage: 1,368,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $325. (#6090)(Registry values: N491)

8049

1809 50C Normal Edge XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (65/222). NGC Census: (64/262). Mintage: 1,405,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $367. (#6092)(Registry values: N491)

8050

1809 50C III Edge XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (8/48). NGC Census: (13/38). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $609. (#6094)(Registry values: N491)

8051

1811 50C Small 8 AU55 PCGS. O-110a. PCGS Population (25/106). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6097)

8052

1812/1 50C Small 8 AU55 ANACS. O-102. NGC Census: (13/30). PCGS Population (12/25). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,075.(Registry values: N991)

8053

1812 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (37/563). PCGS Population (61/498). Mintage: 1,628,059. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $245. (#6100)(Registry values: N491)

8054

1812 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/382). NGC Census: (28/475). Mintage: 1,628,059. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $425. (#6100)(Registry values: N991)

8055

1818 50C XF45 ANACS. O-108, incorrectly listed as O-115 on the holder. NGC Census: (50/328). PCGS Population (68/315). Mintage: 1,960,322. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $233. (#6113)(Registry values: N491)

8056

1818 50C AU58 NGC. O-114A. NGC Census: (100/99). PCGS Population (56/97). Mintage: 1,960,322. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $890. (#6113)(Registry values: N491)

8057

1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/146). NGC Census: (2/1463). Mintage: 751,122. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $155. (#6121)(Registry values: N208)

8058

1820/19 50C Curl Base 2 AU53 ANACS. (#6126)

8059

1821 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (68/191). PCGS Population (79/155). Mintage: 1,305,797. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $655. (#6128)(Registry values: N991)

8060

1822/1 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (14/37). PCGS Population (13/30). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $765. (#6130)(Registry values: N991)

8061

1822 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (63/262). PCGS Population (74/234). Mintage: 1,559,573. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $585. (#6129)(Registry values: N491)

8062

1822 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (63/262). PCGS Population (74/234). Mintage: 1,559,573. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $585. (#6129)(Registry values: N491)

8063

1824/4 50C AU55 NGC. O-110. NGC Census: (18/48). PCGS Population (15/38). (#6140)(Registry values: N991)

8064

1827 50C Square Base 2 AU55 PCGS. O-101, R.2. An 1827/6 overdate, although not designated as such on the insert. PCGS Population (216/563). NGC Census: (162/1057). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $350. (#6144)(Registry values: N991)

8065

1827 50C Square Base 2 AU58 PCGS. O-106. PCGS Population (212/351). NGC Census: (308/749). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $675. (#6144)(Registry values: N991)

8066

1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (110/484). PCGS Population (83/235). Mintage: 3,075,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $435. (#6148)(Registry values: N491)

8067

1829 50C Small Letters MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (87/137). PCGS Population (66/119). Mintage: 3,712,156. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,400. (#6154)(Registry values: N1793)

8068

1830 50C Small 0 AU58 NGC. O-107A. NGC Census: (361/452). PCGS Population (183/298). Mintage: 4,764,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $585. (#6156)(Registry values: N491)

8069

1830 50C Large 0 AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (41/62). (#6157)

8070

1831 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (95/812). NGC Census: (94/923). Mintage: 5,873,660. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $280. (#6159)(Registry values: N491)

8071

1831 50C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (313/446). PCGS Population (195/444). Mintage: 5,873,660. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $575. (#6159)(Registry values: N491)

8072

1831 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (313/446). PCGS Population (195/444). Mintage: 5,873,660. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $575. (#6159)(Registry values: N491)

8073

1831 50C MS61 NGC. O-114. NGC Census: (65/380). PCGS Population (40/388). Mintage: 5,873,660. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,075. (#6159)(Registry values: N991)

8074

1832 50C Small Letters AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (245/334). NGC Census: (399/432). Mintage: 4,797,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $550. (#6160)(Registry values: N491)

8075

1833 50C MS61 ANACS. O-108. NGC Census: (46/272). PCGS Population (12/247). Mintage: 5,206,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,100. (#6163)(Registry values: N991)

8076

1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (429/590). PCGS Population (117/266). Mintage: 6,412,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $550. (#6164)(Registry values: N491)

8077

1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (56/82). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6165)

8078

1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (83/141). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6166)

8079

1836 50C Lettered Edge AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (47/731). PCGS Population (97/618). Mintage: 6,545,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $260. (#6169)(Registry values: N491)

8080

1836 50C Lettered Edge AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (97/614). NGC Census: (47/730). Mintage: 6,545,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $260. (#6169)(Registry values: N491)

8081

1836 50C Lettered Edge--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. O-104. Ex:Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (0/291). PCGS Population (17/198). Mintage: 6,545,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $925. (#6169)(Registry values: N991)

8082

1836 50C Lettered Edge MS62 NGC. O-110. NGC Census: (80/170). PCGS Population (59/126). Mintage: 6,545,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,350. (#6169)(Registry values: N1793)

Reeded Edge Half Dollars

8083

1837 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (32/791). PCGS Population (55/656). Mintage: 3,629,820. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $320. (#6176)(Registry values: N991)

8084

1837 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (242/437). PCGS Population (156/327). Mintage: 3,629,820. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $665. (#6176)(Registry values: N991)

8085

1838 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (99/546). NGC Census: (52/656). Mintage: 3,546,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $234. (#6177)(Registry values: N491)

8086

1838 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (36/620). PCGS Population (86/460). Mintage: 3,546,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#6177)(Registry values: N991)

8087

1839 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (46/180). PCGS Population (50/140). Mintage: 1,392,976. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $480. (#6179)(Registry values: N991)

Seated Half Dollars

8088

1839 50C No Drapery--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (12/99). PCGS Population (22/114). Mintage: 100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $875. (#6230)(Registry values: N991)

8089

1839 50C No Drapery XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (12/99). PCGS Population (21/113). Mintage: 100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $875. (#6230)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

8090

1839 50C No Drapery--Damaged--ICG. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (10/72). PCGS Population (16/68). Mintage: 100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $2,075. (#6230)(Registry values: N1793)

8091

1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (1/53). PCGS Population (17/77). Mintage: 2,012,764. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $225. (#6239)

8092

1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (7/19). PCGS Population (3/34). Mintage: 2,012,764. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $625. (#6239)

8093

1843 50C AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (21/73). PCGS Population (9/46). Mintage: 3,844,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $400. (#6243)(Registry values: N491)

8094

1843-O 50C --Scratch / Rim Dent--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 2,268,000. (#6244)

8095

1845 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (8/15). PCGS Population (4/10). Mintage: 589,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $555. (#6248)(Registry values: N491)

8096

1846 50C Tall Date AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (7/14). (#6252)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.

8097

1847-O 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/36). NGC Census: (3/46). Mintage: 2,584,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $267. (#6259)(Registry values: N491)

8098

1853 50C Arrows and Rays XF40 ICG. NGC Census: (30/704). PCGS Population (70/691). Mintage: 3,532,708. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $230. (#6275)(Registry values: N491)

8099

1853 50C Arrows and Rays AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (75/508). NGC Census: (43/573). Mintage: 3,532,708. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $450. (#6275)(Registry values: N991)

8100

1854-O 50C Arrows AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (59/182). NGC Census: (92/202). Mintage: 5,240,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $400. (#6280)(Registry values: N491)

8101

1854-O 50C Arrows MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (40/117). PCGS Population (41/129). Mintage: 5,240,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $975. (#6280)(Registry values: N1793)

8102

1856-O 50C --Shipwreck Effect--NGC. S.S. Republic. Display Case are included with this lot. Mintage: 2,658,000. (#6288)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N208)

8103

1858-O 50C --Shipwreck Effect--NGC. S.S. Republic. Doubled 1. Display Case and COA are included with this lot. Mintage: 7,294,000. (#6294)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N208)

8104

1858-O 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (42/95). PCGS Population (28/88). Mintage: 7,294,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#6294)(Registry values: N491)

8105

1858-O 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (33/40). NGC Census: (29/45). Mintage: 7,294,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $575. (#6294)(Registry values: N991)

8106

1860-O 50C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (15/84). PCGS Population (4/76). Mintage: 1,290,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $550. (#6300)(Registry values: N991)

8107

1861 50C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (55/202). PCGS Population (34/211). Mintage: 2,888,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#6302)(Registry values: N491)

8108

1861 50C MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (32/145). PCGS Population (38/153). Mintage: 2,888,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $675. (#6302)(Registry values: N991)

8109

1861-O 50C Shipwreck Effect NGC. S.S. Republic. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 2,532,633. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in NG : $5. (#6303)(Registry values: N991)

8110

1867 50C --Environmental Damage--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 449,300. (#6321)

8111

1869 50C MS61 ICG. NGC Census: (9/28). PCGS Population (8/41). Mintage: 795,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $475. (#6325)(Registry values: N991)

8112

1870 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (11/23). PCGS Population (6/31). Mintage: 633,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $375. (#6327)(Registry values: N491)

8113

1870-CC 50C --Scratch / Rim Dent--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 54,617. (#6328)

8114

1871 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (4/94). PCGS Population (7/84). Mintage: 1,204,560. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $175. (#6330)(Registry values: N491)

8115

1872 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (5/26). PCGS Population (6/32). Mintage: 880,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $290. (#6333)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

8116

1872-CC 50C --Repaired--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (8/20). PCGS Population (13/39). Mintage: 257,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,425. (#6334)(Registry values: N991)

8117

1872-S 50C AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (3/21). PCGS Population (4/25). Mintage: 580,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $350. (#6335)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

8118

1873-CC 50C No Arrows--Repaired--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (2/20). PCGS Population (12/31). Mintage: 122,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,750. (#6338)(Registry values: N1793)

8119

1873 50C Arrows XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (8/189). PCGS Population (10/213). Mintage: 1,815,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $225. (#6343)(Registry values: N491)

8120

1873-CC 50C Arrows VF35 ICG. NGC Census: (6/55). PCGS Population (17/86). Mintage: 214,560. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $1,485. (#6344)(Registry values: N991)

8121

1874 50C Arrows XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (15/246). PCGS Population (23/259). Mintage: 2,360,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $267. (#6346)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

8122

1874 50C Arrows XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (15/245). PCGS Population (23/260). Mintage: 2,360,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $267. (#6346)(Registry values: N491)

8123

1874 50C Arrows AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (46/153). PCGS Population (26/167). Mintage: 2,360,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $590. (#6346)(Registry values: N991)

8124

1874-CC 50C Arrows--Damage--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 59,000. (#6347)

8125

1875 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (15/201). PCGS Population (19/215). Mintage: 6,027,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $200. (#6349)(Registry values: N491)

8126

1875-CC 50C AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (4/73). PCGS Population (14/67). Mintage: 1,008,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#6350)(Registry values: N491)

8127

1876-CC 50C --Scratched--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/72). PCGS Population (6/67). Mintage: 1,956,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $735. (#6353)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

8128

1876-S 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (19/99). PCGS Population (19/126). Mintage: 4,528,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $275. (#6354)(Registry values: N491)

8129

1876-S 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (30/83). NGC Census: (11/78). Mintage: 4,528,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $550. (#6354)(Registry values: N991)

8130

1877-S 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (27/303). PCGS Population (28/308). Mintage: 5,356,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $225. (#6357)(Registry values: N491)

8131

1877-S 50C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (70/117). PCGS Population (74/107). Mintage: 5,356,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $750. (#6357)(Registry values: N991)

8132

1878 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/82). NGC Census: (2/66). Mintage: 1,378,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $225. (#6358)(Registry values: N491)

8133

1890 50C MS62 PL ICG. NGC Census: (3/52). PCGS Population (11/74). Mintage: 12,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#6372)(Registry values: N991)

Proof Seated Half Dollars

8134

1862 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (6/139). PCGS Population (4/155). Mintage: 550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $525. (#6416)

8135

1876 50C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (10/134). PCGS Population (23/154). Mintage: 1,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR61: $465. (#6437)

8136

1888 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (26/124). NGC Census: (19/140). Mintage: 832. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $575. (#6449)

Barber Half Dollars

8137

1892 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (11/730). PCGS Population (27/934). Mintage: 934,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $280. (#6461)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

8138

1892 50C MS61 ICG. NGC Census: (46/568). PCGS Population (52/672). Mintage: 934,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $425. (#6461)(Registry values: N991)

8139

1892-S 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (9/86). PCGS Population (12/126). Mintage: 1,029,028. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $700. (#6464)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

8140

1893 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (40/58). NGC Census: (39/44). Mintage: 1,826,792. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $775. (#6465)(Registry values: N1793)

8141

1894 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (4/126). PCGS Population (10/122). Mintage: 1,148,972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $350. (#6468)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

8142

1895-O 50C --Cleaned--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (2/69). PCGS Population (10/82). Mintage: 1,766,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $425. (#6472)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

8143

1896-O 50C --Damage--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 924,000. (#6475)

8144

1897 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/127). NGC Census: (19/118). Mintage: 2,480,731. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $375. (#6477)(Registry values: N991)

8145

1899 50C AU58 ICG. NGC Census: (29/133). PCGS Population (37/176). Mintage: 5,538,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $350. (#6483)(Registry values: N991)

8146

1899-S 50C AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (5/56). PCGS Population (11/81). Mintage: 1,686,411. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $285. (#6485)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

8147

1899-S 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/56). PCGS Population (11/81). Mintage: 1,686,411. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $285. (#6485)(Registry values: N991)

8148

1902-S 50C MS60 ICG. NGC Census: (1/32). PCGS Population (0/34). Mintage: 1,460,670. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $675. (#6494)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1793)

8149

1903 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/46). NGC Census: (15/23). Mintage: 2,278,755. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $550. (#6495)(Registry values: N991)

8150

1904-S 50C F12 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/113). NGC Census: (4/49). Mintage: 553,038. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $300. (#6500)(Registry values: N491)

8151

1905-S 50C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (3/62). PCGS Population (7/80). Mintage: 2,494,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $260. (#6503)(Registry values: N491)

8152

1905-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/72). NGC Census: (2/60). Mintage: 2,494,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#6503)(Registry values: N991)

8153

1906 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (57/98). NGC Census: (47/66). Mintage: 2,638,675. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $700. (#6504)(Registry values: N991)

8154

1906 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (71/27). NGC Census: (55/11). Mintage: 2,638,675. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,050. (#6504)(Registry values: N1793)

8155

1907-D 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (35/120). NGC Census: (37/91). Mintage: 3,856,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $525. (#6509)(Registry values: N991)

8156

1908-O 50C MS63 NGC. Ex:Richmond Collection. NGC Census: (29/90). PCGS Population (59/125). Mintage: 5,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $675. (#6514)(Registry values: N1793)

8157

1908-S 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/56). NGC Census: (3/39). Mintage: 1,644,828. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $575. (#6515)(Registry values: N991)

8158

1911 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (61/142). NGC Census: (47/85). Mintage: 1,406,543. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $735. (#6521)(Registry values: N1793)

8159

1912 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (78/17). NGC Census: (55/11). Mintage: 1,550,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,025. (#6524)(Registry values: N1793)

8160

1912-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/141). NGC Census: (0/101). Mintage: 1,370,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#6526)(Registry values: N991)

8161

1914 50C G6 PCGS. PCGS Population (108/497). NGC Census: (16/163). Mintage: 124,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G6 : $110. (#6530)(Registry values: N1)

8162

1914 50C VG10 ICG. NGC Census: (10/122). PCGS Population (97/230). Mintage: 124,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $176. (#6530)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

8163

1914-S 50C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (8/46). PCGS Population (26/46). Mintage: 992,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,025. (#6531)(Registry values: N1793)

8164

1915 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (275/409). NGC Census: (27/98). Mintage: 138,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $140. (#6532)(Registry values: N1)

8165

1915-S 50C XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (18/310). NGC Census: (4/274). Mintage: 1,604,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $187. (#6534)(Registry values: N491)

Proof Barber Half Dollars

8166

1894 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (58/157). NGC Census: (41/163). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $915. (#6541)(Registry values: N991)

8167

1899 50C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (13/117). PCGS Population (40/131). Mintage: 846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $720. (#6546)(Registry values: N991)

Walking Liberty Half Dollars

8168

1916 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (22/951). PCGS Population (56/1149). Mintage: 608,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $255. (#6566)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

8169

1916 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (2/872). PCGS Population (8/1018). Mintage: 608,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $300. (#6566)(Registry values: N491)

8170

1916 50C --Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (2/870). PCGS Population (8/1016). Mintage: 608,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $300. (#6566)(Registry values: N491)

8171

1916 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (300/193). PCGS Population (362/269). Mintage: 608,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $760. (#6566)(Registry values: N991)

8172

1916-D 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (133/951). PCGS Population (178/1175). Mintage: 1,014,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#6567)(Registry values: N491)

8173

1916-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (437/222). NGC Census: (314/184). Mintage: 1,014,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $725. (#6567)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

8174

1916-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (431/218). NGC Census: (313/180). Mintage: 1,014,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $715. (#6567)(Registry values: N991)

8175

1916-S 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (4/429). PCGS Population (14/672). Mintage: 508,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $670. (#6568)(Registry values: N991)

8176

1917 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (621/354). NGC Census: (596/239). Mintage: 12,292,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $280. (#6569)(Registry values: N491)

8177

1917-D 50C Obverse--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (3/634). PCGS Population (18/798). Mintage: 765,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $295. (#6570)(Registry values: N491)

8178

1917-S 50C Obverse--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details Net VF30. NGC Census: (7/286). PCGS Population (10/405). Mintage: 952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $441. (#6572)(Registry values: N491)

8179

1917-S 50C Obverse--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (5/258). PCGS Population (12/347). Mintage: 952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,125. (#6572)(Registry values: N1793)

8180

1917-S 50C Reverse AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/684). NGC Census: (9/546). Mintage: 5,554,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $175. (#6573)(Registry values: N491)

8181

1917-S 50C Reverse AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (56/630). NGC Census: (27/522). Mintage: 5,554,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $220. (#6573)(Registry values: N491)

8182

1918 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (100/523). NGC Census: (76/432). Mintage: 6,634,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $435. (#6574)(Registry values: N491)

8183

1918 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (100/524). NGC Census: (76/432). Mintage: 6,634,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $435. (#6574)(Registry values: N491)

8184

1918-S 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (6/647). PCGS Population (24/791). Mintage: 10,282,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $170. (#6576)(Registry values: N491)

8185

1919 50C VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (11/294). PCGS Population (17/441). Mintage: 962,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $245. (#6577)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

8186

1920 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (201/394). NGC Census: (134/269). Mintage: 6,372,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $585. (#6580)(Registry values: N991)

8187

1920-D 50C --Altered Surfaces--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 1,551,000. (#6581)

8188

1921-D 50C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (14/542). PCGS Population (32/1030). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AG3 : $179. (#6584)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

8189

1921-D 50C G6 NGC. NGC Census: (76/419). PCGS Population (139/789). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G6 : $304. (#6584)(Registry values: N1)

8190

1921-D 50C G6 NGC. NGC Census: (76/419). PCGS Population (139/789). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in G6 : $304. (#6584)(Registry values: N1)

8191

1921-S 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (65/305). NGC Census: (44/247). Mintage: 548,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $885. (#6585)(Registry values: N991)

8192

1923-S 50C XF40 ICG. NGC Census: (9/292). PCGS Population (10/422). Mintage: 2,178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $250. (#6586)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

8193

1923-S 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (18/248). PCGS Population (35/333). Mintage: 2,178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $885. (#6586)(Registry values: N991)

8194

1923-S 50C --Whizzed--ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (33/215). PCGS Population (32/300). Mintage: 2,178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,125. (#6586)(Registry values: N991)

8195

1927-S 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/441). PCGS Population (11/625). Mintage: 2,392,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $350. (#6587)(Registry values: N491)

8196

1928-S 50C AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (4/337). PCGS Population (13/432). Mintage: 1,940,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $350. (#6588)(Registry values: N491)

8197

1928-S 50C --Cleaned--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (22/312). PCGS Population (24/395). Mintage: 1,940,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $475. (#6588)(Registry values: N491)

8198

1929-S 50C MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (136/450). NGC Census: (74/336). Mintage: 1,902,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $790. (#6590)(Registry values: N991)

8199

1933-S 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (39/605). PCGS Population (71/977). Mintage: 1,786,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $300. (#6591)(Registry values: N491)

8200

1933-S 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (137/473). PCGS Population (139/844). Mintage: 1,786,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $435. (#6591)(Registry values: N491)

8201

1934 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (755/560). NGC Census: (574/390). Mintage: 6,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $340. (#6592)(Registry values: N491)

8202

1934 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (431/129). NGC Census: (290/100). Mintage: 6,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $480. (#6592)(Registry values: N991)

8203

1934-S 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (89/508). PCGS Population (109/931). Mintage: 3,652,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $140. (#6594)(Registry values: N491)

8204

1934-S 50C MS63 ICG. NGC Census: (92/332). PCGS Population (185/668). Mintage: 3,652,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $625. (#6594)(Registry values: N991)

8205

1935-S 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (9/639). PCGS Population (5/1009). Mintage: 3,854,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $225. (#6597)(Registry values: N491)

8206

1935-S 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (146/820). NGC Census: (97/497). Mintage: 3,854,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $380. (#6597)(Registry values: N491)

8207

1936 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (731/101). NGC Census: (505/90). Mintage: 12,617,901. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#6598)(Registry values: N491)

8208

1936 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (731/102). NGC Census: (503/87). Mintage: 12,617,901. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#6598)(Registry values: N491)

8209

1936 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (731/102). NGC Census: (503/87). Mintage: 12,617,901. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#6598)(Registry values: N491)

8210

1936 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (503/87). PCGS Population (731/102). Mintage: 12,617,901. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#6598)(Registry values: N491)

8211

1936-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (989/347). NGC Census: (487/192). Mintage: 4,252,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $415. (#6599)(Registry values: N491)

8212

1936-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (327/20). NGC Census: (166/26). Mintage: 4,252,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $925. (#6599)(Registry values: N991)

8213

1936-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (660/196). NGC Census: (439/163). Mintage: 3,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $665. (#6600)(Registry values: N991)

8214

1937 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1276/657). NGC Census: (991/410). Mintage: 9,527,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $200. (#6601)(Registry values: N491)

8215

1937 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1276/657). NGC Census: (991/410). Mintage: 9,527,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $200. (#6601)(Registry values: N491)

8216

1937 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (561/96). NGC Census: (338/72). Mintage: 9,527,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#6601)(Registry values: N491)

8217

1937-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (596/1013). NGC Census: (313/479). Mintage: 1,676,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $235. (#6602)(Registry values: N491)

8218

1937-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (295/36). NGC Census: (139/31). Mintage: 1,676,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $925. (#6602)(Registry values: N991)

8219

1937-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (388/139). PCGS Population (749/331). Mintage: 2,090,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $585. (#6603)(Registry values: N991)

8220

1937-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (749/331). NGC Census: (388/139). Mintage: 2,090,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $585. (#6603)(Registry values: N991)

8221

1938 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (710/289). PCGS Population (1084/550). Mintage: 4,118,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $300. (#6604)(Registry values: N491)

8222

1938 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1081/552). NGC Census: (712/292). Mintage: 4,118,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $300. (#6604)(Registry values: N491)

8223

1938-D 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (41/937). PCGS Population (60/2050). Mintage: 491,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $440. (#6605)(Registry values: N991)

8224

1938-D 50C MS64 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (358/498). PCGS Population (689/1098). Mintage: 491,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $675. (#6605)(Registry values: N991)

8225

1939 50C MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (713/255). PCGS Population (1043/227). Mintage: 6,820,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#6606)(Registry values: N491)

8226

1939 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1043/227). NGC Census: (713/255). Mintage: 6,820,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#6606)(Registry values: N491)

8227

1939 50C MS67 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (233/22). PCGS Population (208/19). Mintage: 6,820,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $665. (#6606)(Registry values: N991)

8228

1939-D 50C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (126/2282). PCGS Population (337/3748). Mintage: 4,267,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $68. (#6607)(Registry values: N208)

8229

1939-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (653/46). NGC Census: (523/84). Mintage: 4,267,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $330. (#6607)(Registry values: N491)

8230

1939-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (614/2186). NGC Census: (269/1257). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#6608)(Registry values: N491)

8231

1939-S 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (839/95). NGC Census: (490/89). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $390. (#6608)(Registry values: N491)

8232

1939-S 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (89/0). PCGS Population (95/0). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $1,100. (#6608)(Registry values: N1793)

8233

1940 50C MS66 ★ NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (689/3014). PCGS Population (932/197). Mintage: 9,167,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $210. (#6609)(Registry values: N491)

8234

1940 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (932/197). NGC Census: (689/3014). Mintage: 9,167,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $210. (#6609)(Registry values: N491)

8235

1940 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (176/21). NGC Census: (173/2840). Mintage: 9,167,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $675. (#6609)(Registry values: N991)

8236

1940-S 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1283/891). PCGS Population (1688/1519). Mintage: 4,550,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $91. (#6610)(Registry values: N208)

8237

1940-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (746/149). PCGS Population (1212/307). Mintage: 4,550,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $250. (#6610)(Registry values: N491)

8238

1940-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (744/147). PCGS Population (1212/307). Mintage: 4,550,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $250. (#6610)(Registry values: N491)

8239

1940-S 50C MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (138/9). PCGS Population (304/3). Mintage: 4,550,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $860. (#6610)(Registry values: N1793)

8240

1941 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2021/466). PCGS Population (2414/421). Mintage: 24,207,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $195. (#6611)(Registry values: N491)

8241

1941 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (2416/421). NGC Census: (2021/466). Mintage: 24,207,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $195. (#6611)(Registry values: N491)

8242

1941 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2021/466). PCGS Population (2414/421). Mintage: 24,207,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $195. (#6611)(Registry values: N491)

8243

1941 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (450/16). PCGS Population (409/12). Mintage: 24,207,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $650. (#6611)(Registry values: N991)

8244

1941-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3207/2328). NGC Census: (2419/1037). Mintage: 8,098,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $170. (#6613)(Registry values: N491)

8245

1942 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (2236/184). NGC Census: (2138/291). Mintage: 47,839,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $195. (#6614)(Registry values: N491)

8246

1942 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (290/1). PCGS Population (180/4). Mintage: 47,839,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $650. (#6614)(Registry values: N991)

8247

1942-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (795/126). PCGS Population (976/115). Mintage: 10,973,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#6615)(Registry values: N491)

8248

1942-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (985/175). PCGS Population (2051/317). Mintage: 12,708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $380. (#6617)(Registry values: N991)

8249

1942-S 50C MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (983/178). PCGS Population (2050/317). Mintage: 12,708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $380. (#6617)(Registry values: N991)

8250

1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2050/317). NGC Census: (983/178). Mintage: 12,708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $380. (#6617)(Registry values: N991)

8251

1943 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (2484/286). NGC Census: (2470/438). Mintage: 53,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $195. (#6618)(Registry values: N491)

8252

1943 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2470/438). PCGS Population (2484/286). Mintage: 53,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $195. (#6618)(Registry values: N491)

8253

1943-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1188/251). PCGS Population (1419/207). Mintage: 11,346,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $260. (#6619)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N491)

8254

1943-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1419/207). NGC Census: (1185/251). Mintage: 11,346,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#6619)(Registry values: N491)

8255

1943-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1415/204). NGC Census: (1184/250). Mintage: 11,346,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#6619)(Registry values: N491)

8256

1943-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2257/486). NGC Census: (1321/268). Mintage: 13,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $275. (#6620)(Registry values: N491)

8257

1943-S 50C MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (1319/268). PCGS Population (2257/484). Mintage: 13,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $275. (#6620)(Registry values: N491)

8258

1943-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2257/484). NGC Census: (1319/268). Mintage: 13,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $275. (#6620)(Registry values: N491)

8259

1944-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1469/160). NGC Census: (1193/186). Mintage: 9,769,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $205. (#6622)(Registry values: N491)

8260

1944-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1466/160). NGC Census: (1191/184). Mintage: 9,769,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $205. (#6622)(Registry values: N491)

8261

1944-D 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (160/0). NGC Census: (184/0). Mintage: 9,769,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $750. (#6622)(Registry values: N1793)

8262

1944-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2302/336). NGC Census: (1063/161). Mintage: 8,904,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#6623)(Registry values: N991)

8263

1944-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1063/157). PCGS Population (2304/336). Mintage: 8,904,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#6623)(Registry values: N991)

8264

1944-S 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (331/5). NGC Census: (152/5). Mintage: 8,904,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $935. (#6623)(Registry values: N1793)

8265

1945-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1690/143). PCGS Population (1625/115). Mintage: 9,966,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $205. (#6625)(Registry values: N491)

8266

1945-D 50C MS67 ICG. NGC Census: (141/2). PCGS Population (115/0). Mintage: 9,966,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $825. (#6625)(Registry values: N991)

8267

1945-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (2309/549). PCGS Population (3258/685). Mintage: 10,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $130. (#6626)(Registry values: N491)

8268

1945-S 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (533/23). PCGS Population (680/3). Mintage: 10,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $410. (#6626)(Registry values: N991)

8269

1946-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1424/34). NGC Census: (1671/94). Mintage: 2,151,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $205. (#6628)(Registry values: N491)

8270

1946-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1424/34). NGC Census: (1671/94). Mintage: 2,151,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $205. (#6628)(Registry values: N491)

8271

1946-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1671/94). PCGS Population (1424/34). Mintage: 2,151,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $205. (#6628)(Registry values: N491)

8272

1946-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3586/1104). PCGS Population (5396/1302). Mintage: 3,724,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $130. (#6629)(Registry values: N208)

8273

1946-S 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1286/20). NGC Census: (1054/52). Mintage: 3,724,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $210. (#6629)(Registry values: N491)

8274

1946-S 50C MS66 ANACS. NGC Census: (1053/51). PCGS Population (1282/20). Mintage: 3,724,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $205. (#6629)(Registry values: N491)

8275

1947 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (2406/661). PCGS Population (3133/859). Mintage: 4,094,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $155. (#6630)(Registry values: N491)

8276

1947-D 50C MS66 ICG. NGC Census: (698/40). PCGS Population (870/8). Mintage: 3,900,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $225. (#6631)(Registry values: N991)

8277

1947-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (870/8). NGC Census: (698/40). Mintage: 3,900,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $225. (#6631)(Registry values: N991)

8278

1947-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (698/40). PCGS Population (870/8). Mintage: 3,900,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $225. (#6631)(Registry values: N991)

Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars

8279

1937 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (318/951). PCGS Population (606/1184). Mintage: 5,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $780. (#6637)(Registry values: N991)

8280

1937 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (342/609). PCGS Population (578/606). Mintage: 5,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $1,050. (#6637)(Registry values: N991)

8281

1938 50C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (64/1554). PCGS Population (177/2054). Mintage: 8,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $520. (#6638)(Registry values: N991)

8282

1938 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (289/1265). PCGS Population (625/1429). Mintage: 8,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $635. (#6638)(Registry values: N991)

8283

1938 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (289/1265). PCGS Population (625/1429). Mintage: 8,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $635. (#6638)(Registry values: N991)

8284

1938 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (736/693). NGC Census: (401/864). Mintage: 8,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $790. (#6638)(Registry values: N991)

8285

1938 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (401/864). PCGS Population (736/693). Mintage: 8,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $790. (#6638)(Registry values: N991)

8286

1938 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (554/310). PCGS Population (495/198). Mintage: 8,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $860. (#6638)(Registry values: N991)

8287

1939 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (259/1440). PCGS Population (560/1772). Mintage: 8,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $600. (#6639)(Registry values: N991)

8288

1939 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (387/1053). PCGS Population (776/996). Mintage: 8,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $685. (#6639)(Registry values: N991)

8289

1939 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (617/437). PCGS Population (633/362). Mintage: 8,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $720. (#6639)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

8290

1939 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (616/437). PCGS Population (633/363). Mintage: 8,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $700. (#6639)(Registry values: N991)

8291

1939 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (616/437). PCGS Population (633/363). Mintage: 8,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $700. (#6639)(Registry values: N991)

8292

1940 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (301/1667). PCGS Population (683/2037). Mintage: 11,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $490. (#6640)(Registry values: N991)

8293

1940 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (569/1098). PCGS Population (988/1049). Mintage: 11,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $535. (#6640)(Registry values: N991)

8294

1940 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (736/5565). PCGS Population (744/307). Mintage: 11,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $650. (#6640)(Registry values: N991)

8295

1940 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (729/369). PCGS Population (741/308). Mintage: 11,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $610. (#6640)(Registry values: N991)

8296

1941 50C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (89/2698). PCGS Population (245/3615). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $380. (#6641)(Registry values: N491)

8297

1941 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1071/2546). NGC Census: (509/2186). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $460. (#6641)(Registry values: N491)

8298

1941 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (509/2189). PCGS Population (1070/2545). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $460. (#6641)(Registry values: N491)

8299

1941 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1360/1187). NGC Census: (796/1391). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $525. (#6641)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N991)

8300

1941 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1362/1184). NGC Census: (798/1388). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#6641)(Registry values: N991)

8301

1941 50C No AW PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (798/1391). PCGS Population (1361/1184). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#6641)(Registry values: N991)

8302

1941 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (798/1391). PCGS Population (1361/1184). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#6641)(Registry values: N991)

8303

1941 50C No AW PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (906/485). PCGS Population (904/280). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $590. (#6641)(Registry values: N991)

8304

1942 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1226/3813). NGC Census: (602/3080). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $450. (#6642)(Registry values: N491)

8305

1942 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1603/2208). NGC Census: (881/2196). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $490. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

8306

1942 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (1281/917). PCGS Population (1494/716). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $580. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

8307

1942 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (1281/917). PCGS Population (1494/716). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $580. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

8308

1942 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (1281/917). PCGS Population (1494/716). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $580. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

8309

1942 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (1281/917). PCGS Population (1494/716). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $580. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

8310

1942 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (1281/917). PCGS Population (1494/716). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $580. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

8311

1942 50C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (767/159). PCGS Population (681/35). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $845. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

8312

1942 50C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (738/156). PCGS Population (693/35). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $920. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

8313

1942 50C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (759/158). PCGS Population (681/35). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $845. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

8314

1942 50C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (759/158). PCGS Population (681/35). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $845. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

8315

1942 50C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (758/158). PCGS Population (681/35). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $845. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)

Franklin Half Dollars

8316

1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (144/0). NGC Census: (29/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $370. (#86653)(Registry values: N991)

8317

1949-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (403/21). NGC Census: (127/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#86654)(Registry values: N991)

8318

1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (121/3). NGC Census: (13/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $610. (#86655)(Registry values: N991)

8319

1950-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (476/48). NGC Census: (128/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $310. (#86657)(Registry values: N491)

8320

1951 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (516/87). NGC Census: (75/13). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $180. (#86658)(Registry values: N208)

8321

1953-S 50C MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (423/5). PCGS Population (365/1). Mintage: 4,148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6666)(Registry values: N208)

8322

1955 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (120/1). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $350. (#86670)(Registry values: N991)

8323

1955 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (120/1). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $350. (#86670)(Registry values: N991)

8324

1955 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (120/1). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $350. (#86670)(Registry values: N991)

8325

1960-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (353/16). NGC Census: (67/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $380. (#86679)(Registry values: N491)

8326

1961 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (148/6). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,025. (#86680)(Registry values: N991)

8327

1961-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (249/11). NGC Census: (66/2). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#86681)(Registry values: N491)

8328

1962-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (252/10). NGC Census: (95/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#86683)(Registry values: N491)

Proof Franklin Half Dollars

8329

1950 50C PR64 ANACS. NGC Census: (508/1014). PCGS Population (1055/1445). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $380. (#6691)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

8330

1950 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (516/500). PCGS Population (1046/400). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $395. (#6691)(Registry values: N1)

8331

1950 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (401/99). PCGS Population (373/27). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $455. (#6691)(Registry values: N69)

8332

1951 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (839/528). NGC Census: (501/578). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $300. (#6692)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N1)

8333

1951 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (501/578). PCGS Population (838/528). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $300. (#6692)(Registry values: N1)

8334

1951 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (417/161). PCGS Population (439/89). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $340. (#6692)(Registry values: N69)

8335

1951 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (79/62). NGC Census: (126/99). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $610. (#86692)(Registry values: N491)

8336

1951 50C PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (20/31). PCGS Population (12/22). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $1,000. (#96692)(Registry values: N491)

8337

1953 50C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (390/40). PCGS Population (199/11). Mintage: 128,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $220. (#6694)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: N69)

8338

1953 50C PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (38/1). PCGS Population (10/1). Mintage: 128,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $750. (#6694)(Registry values: N491)

8339

1954 50C PR68 ★ Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (131/2). PCGS Population (26/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $850. (#86695)(Registry values: N991)

8340

1954 50C PR68 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (131/2). PCGS Population (26/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $850. (#86695)(Registry values: N991)

8341

1955 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (57/0). NGC Census: (323/4). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $325. (#86696)(Registry values: N491)

8342

1955 50C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (41/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $1,125. (#96696)(Registry values: N991)

8343

1956 50C Type One PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $940. (#6686)(Registry values: P2)

8344

1956 50C Type Two PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (361/39). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $340. (#96697)(Registry values: P1)

8345

1957 50C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (17/0). PCGS Population (11/0). Mintage: 1,247,952. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $450. (#6698)(Registry values: N491)

8346

1957 50C PR66 ★ Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (234/865). PCGS Population (167/437). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $75. (#86698)(Registry values: N69)

8347

1958 50C PR68 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (169/8). PCGS Population (46/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $460. (#86699)(Registry values: N491)

8348

1959 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (242/89). PCGS Population (137/29). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $360. (#86700)(Registry values: N208)

8349

1959 50C PR67 ★ Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (242/89). PCGS Population (137/29). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $360. (#86700)(Registry values: N208)

8350

1959 50C PR68 W Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (87/2). PCGS Population (29/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $1,425. (#86700)(Registry values: N991)

8351

1960 50C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (8/0). PCGS Population (13/0). Mintage: 1,691,602. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $620. (#6701)(Registry values: N491)

8352

1961 50C PR69 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (5/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $975. (#86702)(Registry values: N491)

8353

1961 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (113/78). NGC Census: (1/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $250. (#96702)(Registry values: N208)

8354

1962 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (164/11). NGC Census: (215/17). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $340. (#96703)(Registry values: N491)

8355

1962 50C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (215/17). PCGS Population (164/11). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $340. (#96703)(Registry values: N491)

8356

1962 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (164/11). NGC Census: (215/17). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $340. (#96703)(Registry values: N491)

8357

1962 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (164/11). NGC Census: (215/17). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $340. (#96703)(Registry values: N491)

8358

1963 50C PR69 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (34/0). PCGS Population (51/0). Mintage: 3,075,645. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $240. (#6704)(Registry values: N208)

8359

1963 50C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (34/0). PCGS Population (51/0). Mintage: 3,075,645. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $240. (#6704)(Registry values: N208)

8360

1963 50C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (154/6). PCGS Population (201/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $300. (#96704)(Registry values: N491)

Proof Kennedy Half Dollars

8361

1964 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (220/71). NGC Census: (270/75). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $190. (#96800)(Registry values: N208)

8362

1964 50C Accented Hair PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (14/10). PCGS Population (17/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $1,400. (#96801)(Registry values: N491)

8363

1970-S 50C PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (204/0). PCGS Population (221/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $180. (#96806)(Registry values: N69)

Early Dollars

8364

1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, 4 Berries Lines--Improperly Cleaned, Obverse Damage--NCS. Fine Details. BB-125, B-8. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/9). (#40018)

8365

1801 $1 --Cleaned, Graffiti, Tooled--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (9/203). PCGS Population (42/273). Mintage: 54,454. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $2,350. (#6893)(Registry values: N1793)

8366

1802/1 $1 Narrow Date--Damaged--NCS. VG Details. BB-231, B-1. NGC Census: (2/175). PCGS Population (0/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $1,000. (#6898)(Registry values: N991)

Seated Dollars

8367

1840 $1 --Reverse Rim Filed--ICG. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (4/168). PCGS Population (8/217). Mintage: 61,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $394. (#6926)(Registry values: N491)

8368

1840 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (10/115). PCGS Population (37/90). Mintage: 61,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $785. (#6926)(Registry values: N991)

8369

1841 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (6/154). PCGS Population (22/192). Mintage: 173,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $425. (#6927)(Registry values: N991)

8370

1842 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (19/330). PCGS Population (42/338). Mintage: 184,618. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $450. (#6928)(Registry values: N991)

8371

1842 $1 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (19/331). PCGS Population (43/339). Mintage: 184,618. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $450. (#6928)(Registry values: N991)

8372

1842 $1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (34/250). PCGS Population (60/191). Mintage: 184,618. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $620. (#6928)(Registry values: N991)

8373

1842 $1 AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (34/250). PCGS Population (60/191). Mintage: 184,618. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $620. (#6928)(Registry values: N991)

8374

1845 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (8/111). PCGS Population (23/130). Mintage: 24,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $590. (#6931)(Registry values: N991)

8375

1846 $1 AU50 ICG. NGC Census: (27/233). PCGS Population (63/206). Mintage: 110,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $665. (#6932)(Registry values: N991)

8376

1847 $1 --Reverse Rim Damaged--ICG. Fine 15 Details. NGC Census: (1/315). PCGS Population (2/419). Mintage: 140,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F15: $261. (#6934)(Registry values: N491)

8377

1847 $1 --Improperly Cleaned, Tooled--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (17/284). PCGS Population (34/338). Mintage: 140,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $450. (#6934)(Registry values: N491)

8378

1847 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (27/218). PCGS Population (66/196). Mintage: 140,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $620. (#6934)(Registry values: N991)

8379

1849 $1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (43/189). NGC Census: (19/179). Mintage: 62,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $510. (#6936)(Registry values: N991)

8380

1849 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (14/165). PCGS Population (33/157). Mintage: 62,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $620. (#6936)(Registry values: N991)

8381

1860-O $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (17/574). PCGS Population (41/895). Mintage: 515,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $400. (#6950)(Registry values: N491)

8382

1869 $1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/91). NGC Census: (4/60). Mintage: 423,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $765. (#6962)(Registry values: N991)

8383

1869 $1 --Cleaned--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (10/44). PCGS Population (22/60). Mintage: 423,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,150. (#6962)(Registry values: N991)

8384

1870 $1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/102). PCGS Population (28/119). Mintage: 415,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $650. (#6963)(Registry values: N991)

8385

1871 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (4/420). PCGS Population (11/561). Mintage: 1,074,760. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $320. (#6966)(Registry values: N491)

8386

1871 $1 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (57/301). PCGS Population (91/347). Mintage: 1,074,760. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $509. (#6966)(Registry values: N491)

8387

1872 $1 --Reverse Cleaned--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (24/133). PCGS Population (39/115). Mintage: 1,106,450. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $750. (#6968)(Registry values: N991)

Trade Dollars

8388

1873-CC T$1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/98). PCGS Population (2/165). Mintage: 124,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $375. (#7032)(Registry values: N491)

8389

1873-CC T$1 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (7/87). PCGS Population (28/109). Mintage: 124,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,115. (#7032)(Registry values: N991)

8390

1874-CC T$1 --Chopmarked, Damaged--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (2/177). PCGS Population (14/203). Mintage: 1,373,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $590. (#7035)(Registry values: N991)

8391

1875-CC T$1 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (10/196). PCGS Population (23/258). Mintage: 1,573,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $460. (#7038)(Registry values: N491)

8392

1875-S T$1 Chop Mark MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (27/14). NGC Census: (0/0). (#87039)

8393

1875-S/CC T$1 --Cleaning--PCGS Genuine. (#7040)

8394

1876-CC T$1 --Cleaned, Damaged, Surface Residue--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (1/94). PCGS Population (11/91). Mintage: 509,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $400. (#7042)(Registry values: N491)

8395

1876-S T$1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (13/540). PCGS Population (21/602). Mintage: 5,227,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $225. (#7043)(Registry values: N491)

8396

1876-S T$1 --Fields Repaired--AU58 ICG. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (89/408). PCGS Population (101/408). Mintage: 5,227,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $460. (#7043)(Registry values: N491)

8397

1876-S T$1 MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (13/396). PCGS Population (29/374). Mintage: 5,227,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $850. (#7043)(Registry values: N991)

8398

1877 T$1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (10/311). PCGS Population (19/327). Mintage: 3,039,710. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $250. (#7044)(Registry values: N491)

8399

1877 T$1 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (49/236). PCGS Population (45/217). Mintage: 3,039,710. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $475. (#7044)(Registry values: N491)

8400

1877 T$1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (59/66). NGC Census: (49/70). Mintage: 3,039,710. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,925. (#7044)(Registry values: N1793)

8401

1877-CC T$1 --Cleaning--PCGS Genuine. Mintage: 534,000. (#7045)

8402

1877-CC T$1 --Chopmarked--XF40 ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (3/94). PCGS Population (13/104). Mintage: 534,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $550. (#7045)(Registry values: N991)

8403

1877-CC T$1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/99). NGC Census: (3/91). Mintage: 534,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $576. (#7045)(Registry values: N991)

8404

1877-S T$1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (17/845). PCGS Population (83/1107). Mintage: 9,519,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $225. (#7046)(Registry values: N491)

8405

1878-S T$1 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/729). NGC Census: (19/561). Mintage: 4,162,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $175. (#7048)(Registry values: N491)

Proof Trade Dollars

8406

1880 T$1 --Reverse Rim Damage--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (5/449). PCGS Population (31/545). Mintage: 1,987. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $1,400. (#7060)(Registry values: N1793)

Morgan Dollars

8407

1878 8TF $1 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details Net XF40. Vam-9. NGC Census: (17/5648). PCGS Population (7/7924). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $23. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N1)

8408

1878 8TF $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2165/470). NGC Census: (1752/350). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $320. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)

8409

1878 8TF $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2165/470). NGC Census: (1752/350). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $320. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)

8410

1878 8TF $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2165/466). NGC Census: (1754/348). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $320. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)

8411

1878 8TF $1 MS63 Prooflike ICG. Vam-15, Top-100. NGC Census: (203/108). PCGS Population (222/129). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $260. (#7073)(Registry values: P5, N491)

8412

1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2068/1510). NGC Census: (1322/1002). Mintage: 544,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $220. (#7078)(Registry values: P5, N491)

8413

1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1317/198). NGC Census: (918/90). Mintage: 544,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#7078)(Registry values: P5, N491)

8414

1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (726/121). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 544,000. (#7070)(Registry values: P5)

8415

1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS64 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (26/4). NGC Census: (0/0). (#7071)(Registry values: P5)

8416

1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2238/468). NGC Census: (3081/474). Mintage: 4,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#7074)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8417

1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1502/1399). NGC Census: (1254/1126). Mintage: 4,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $150. (#7076)(Registry values: P5, N208)

8418

1878-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1875/8929). PCGS Population (2773/13731). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#7080)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4, N491)

8419

1878-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1875/8929). PCGS Population (2773/13731). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8420

1878-CC $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2773/13731). NGC Census: (1875/8929). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8421

1878-CC $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2783/13713). NGC Census: (1880/8929). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8422

1878-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1879/8929). PCGS Population (2781/13706). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8423

1878-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1879/8929). PCGS Population (2781/13706). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8424

1878-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (3895/5034). PCGS Population (6490/7241). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $280. (#7080)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4, N491)

8425

1878-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (6490/7241). NGC Census: (3895/5034). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $275. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8426

1878-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (3843/4968). PCGS Population (6406/7193). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $280. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8427

1878-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (3900/5029). PCGS Population (6497/7209). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $275. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8428

1878-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (3900/5029). PCGS Population (6497/7209). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $275. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8429

1878-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (3900/5029). PCGS Population (6497/7209). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $275. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8430

1878-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (6502/7211). NGC Census: (3906/5023). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $275. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8431

1878-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (5524/1717). NGC Census: (3880/1154). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8432

1878-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3884/1147). PCGS Population (5504/1703). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8433

1878-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (5504/1703). NGC Census: (3884/1147). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8434

1878-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (5504/1703). NGC Census: (3884/1147). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8435

1878-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (5504/1703). NGC Census: (3884/1147). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8436

1878-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3888/1135). PCGS Population (5506/1705). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8437

1878-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3888/1135). PCGS Population (5506/1705). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8438

1878-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3888/1135). PCGS Population (5506/1705). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8439

1878-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (5524/1717). NGC Census: (3880/1154). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8440

1878-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3887/1142). PCGS Population (5505/1704). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8441

1878-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1500/204). NGC Census: (979/163). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,475. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N1793)

8442

1878-S $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (11103/3864). PCGS Population (10228/3760). Mintage: 9,774,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $83. (#7082)(Registry values: P2, N208)

8443

1878-S $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3397/471). PCGS Population (3246/526). Mintage: 9,774,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $240. (#7082)(Registry values: P2, N491)

8444

1878-S $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (3246/526). NGC Census: (3397/471). Mintage: 9,774,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $240. (#7082)(Registry values: P2, N491)

8445

1878-S $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3396/458). PCGS Population (3242/519). Mintage: 9,774,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $240. (#7082)(Registry values: P2, N491)

8446

1878-S $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3396/458). PCGS Population (3242/519). Mintage: 9,774,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $240. (#7082)(Registry values: P2, N491)

8447

1878-S $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3396/458). PCGS Population (3242/519). Mintage: 9,774,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $240. (#7082)(Registry values: P2, N491)

8448

1878-S $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3395/456). PCGS Population (3243/519). Mintage: 9,774,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $240. (#7082)(Registry values: P2, N491)

8449

1878-S $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (103/145). PCGS Population (71/73). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $190. (#97083)(Registry values: P2, N208)

8450

1879-CC $1 F12 ICG. NGC Census: (25/1516). PCGS Population (46/2907). Mintage: 756,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in F12: $160. (#7086)(Registry values: P7, N1)

8451

1879-CC $1 Capped Die XF40 ANACS. Vam-3 Top-100. NGC Census: (50/923). PCGS Population (65/1421). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $540. (#7088)(Registry values: P6, N491)

8452

1879-CC $1 Capped Die--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: (48/905). PCGS Population (57/1397). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $540. (#7088)(Registry values: P6, N491)

8453

1879-O $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1743/273). NGC Census: (1151/134). Mintage: 2,887,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $445. (#7090)(Registry values: P5, N491)

8454

1879-S $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (5758/1810). PCGS Population (6235/1204). Mintage: 9,110,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $240. (#7092)(Registry values: P1, N491)

8455

1879-S $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (5758/1810). PCGS Population (6235/1204). Mintage: 9,110,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $240. (#7092)(Registry values: P1, N491)

8456

1879-S $1 MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (1129/75). NGC Census: (1683/126). Mintage: 9,110,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $775. (#7092)(Registry values: P1, N991)

8457

1879-S $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (1051/319). NGC Census: (989/366). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $200. (#7093)(Registry values: P1, N491)

8458

1879-S $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (1051/319). NGC Census: (989/366). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $200. (#7093)(Registry values: P1, N491)

8459

1879-S $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (210/134). PCGS Population (298/196). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#97093)(Registry values: P1, N208)

8460

1879-S $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (141/55). NGC Census: (104/30). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,000. (#97093)(Registry values: P1, N491)

8461

1880 $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3635/612). PCGS Population (3202/935). Mintage: 12,601,355. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $110. (#7096)(Registry values: P4, N208)

8462

1880 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3202/935). NGC Census: (3635/612). Mintage: 12,601,355. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $110. (#7096)(Registry values: P4, N208)

8463

1880 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3199/940). NGC Census: (3626/602). Mintage: 12,601,355. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $110. (#7096)(Registry values: P4, N208)

8464

1880 $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3626/602). PCGS Population (3199/940). Mintage: 12,601,355. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $110. (#7096)(Registry values: P4, N208)

8465

1880 $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (83/18). NGC Census: (71/26). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#7097)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8466

1880 $1 8 Over 7 MS63 PCGS. Vam-9, Top-100. PCGS Population (4/14). NGC Census: (0/0). (#7098)(Registry values: P5)

8467

1880-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (437/4763). PCGS Population (924/9150). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $455. (#7100)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4, N491)

8468

1880-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (437/4763). PCGS Population (924/9119). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $455. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8469

1880-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (438/4756). PCGS Population (925/9119). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $455. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8470

1880-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (438/4752). PCGS Population (926/9120). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $455. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8471

1880-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1213/3543). PCGS Population (2574/6545). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $480. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8472

1880-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1213/3539). PCGS Population (2574/6546). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $480. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8473

1880-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2180/1359). PCGS Population (3862/2684). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8474

1880-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3862/2684). NGC Census: (2180/1359). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8475

1880-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2176/1376). PCGS Population (3864/2713). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4, N491)

8476

1880-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2176/1376). PCGS Population (3864/2713). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8477

1880-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2179/1364). PCGS Population (3859/2686). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8478

1880-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2179/1364). PCGS Population (3859/2686). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8479

1880-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3862/2684). NGC Census: (2180/1359). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8480

1880-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2109/604). NGC Census: (997/379). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,200. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N991)

8481

1880-CC $1 MS64 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (253/126). PCGS Population (259/113). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $735. (#7101)(Registry values: P4, N991)

8482

1880/79-CC $1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1129/483). NGC Census: (521/144). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $925. (#7108)(Registry values: P5, N991)

8483

8484

1880-O $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1589/902). PCGS Population (1982/1071). Mintage: 5,305,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $330. (#7114)(Registry values: P6, N491)

8485

1880-O $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1585/898). PCGS Population (1979/1056). Mintage: 5,305,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $320. (#7114)(Registry values: P6, N491)

8486

1880-O $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1589/894). PCGS Population (1979/1055). Mintage: 5,305,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $320. (#7114)(Registry values: P6, N491)

8487

1880-O $1 MS63 ICG. NGC Census: (1587/891). PCGS Population (1981/1058). Mintage: 5,305,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $320. (#7114)(Registry values: P6, N491)

8488

1880-O $1 MS63 ICG. NGC Census: (1587/891). PCGS Population (1981/1058). Mintage: 5,305,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $320. (#7114)(Registry values: P6, N491)

8489

1880-O $1 80/79 MS63 Prooflike PCGS. Crossbar, Vam-4, Top-100. PCGS Population (6/1). NGC Census: (0/0). (#41287)(Registry values: P6)

8490

1880-S $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (29456/10434). NGC Census: (27527/12546). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $130. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N208)

8491

1880-S $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (9543/3003). PCGS Population (8743/1691). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $240. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N491)

8492

1880-S $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (8743/1691). NGC Census: (9543/3003). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $240. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N491)

8493

1880-S $1 MS67 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (2762/247). PCGS Population (1545/145). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $730. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N991)

8494

1880-S $1 MS67 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (2755/248). PCGS Population (1546/145). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $730. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N991)

8495

1880-S $1 MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (2785/247). PCGS Population (1555/145). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $730. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N991)

8496

1880-S $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (2401/790). NGC Census: (1876/871). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $210. (#7119)(Registry values: P1, N491)

8497

1880-S $1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (1876/871). PCGS Population (2401/790). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $210. (#7119)(Registry values: P1, N491)

8498

1880-S $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (627/1690). NGC Census: (369/1320). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $96. (#97119)(Registry values: P1, N208)

8499

1880/9-S $1 MS66 PCGS. VAM-11. A Hot 50 Variety. PCGS Population (89/20). NGC Census: (0/0). (#7122)(Registry values: P3)

8500

1880/9-S $1 MS66 NGC. VAM-11. Medium S. Hot 50. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (88/20). (#7122)(Registry values: P3)

8501

1881 $1 MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (556/51). PCGS Population (761/64). Mintage: 9,163,975. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $620. (#7124)(Registry values: P4, N991)

8502

1881 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (763/64). NGC Census: (554/50). Mintage: 9,163,975. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $620. (#7124)(Registry values: P4, N991)

8503

1881-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (473/6763). PCGS Population (962/15198). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $440. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8504

1881-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (476/6769). PCGS Population (963/15223). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $440. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8505

1881-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1465/5302). PCGS Population (3448/11767). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $450. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8506

1881-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1471/5292). PCGS Population (3451/11762). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $450. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8507

1881-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1471/5292). PCGS Population (3451/11762). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $450. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8508

1881-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1471/5298). PCGS Population (3452/11771). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $450. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8509

1881-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2747/2555). PCGS Population (6228/5511). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $510. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8510

1881-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (6243/5519). NGC Census: (2749/2543). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $510. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)

8511

1881-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2741/2561). PCGS Population (6233/5534). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $510. (#7126)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4, N491)

8512

1881-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (3992/1519). NGC Census: (1754/801). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $950. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N991)

8513

1881-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (3992/1519). NGC Census: (1754/801). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $950. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N991)

8514

1881-CC $1 MS65 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (1754/801). PCGS Population (3992/1519). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $950. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N991)

8515

1881-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (3993/1541). NGC Census: (1753/808). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $950. (#7126)
From The Thrifty Scot Collection.(Registry values: P4, N991)

8516

1881-CC $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1757/786). PCGS Population (3999/1520). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $950. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N991)

8517

1881-O $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2816/468). NGC Census: (3372/463). Mintage: 5,708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $150. (#7128)(Registry values: P4, N208)

8518

1881-S $1 MS64 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (73919/57114). PCGS Population (74831/54512). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $50. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N208)

8519

(2)1881-S $1 1882-S and an 1886, all coins graded MS65.(Registry values: P1, N208)

8520