2010 April-May Milwaukee, WI CSNS US Coin Auction
| Sale Number: | 1139 |
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| Auction Date: | April 28th at 6 PM CT through May 2nd |
Featured Collections
The Boca Collection, Part II
The Carter Family Collection
The Stan R. Burger Collection, Part III
The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II
The Cliff Street Collection, Part II
The JTR Collection, Part II
The Free Tilly Collection
The Good Harbour Bay Collection
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Session 1
Colonials
1662 2PENCE Oak Tree Twopence XF45 PCGS. CAC. Large 2, Crosby 1-A1, Noe-34, W-240, R.5. The latest and most common (relatively) of the die states for this die pair, with prominent horizontal break through the top of the date. Struck slightly off-center toward 8 o'clock but with all legends readable. Silver-gray surfaces show a touch of green and pleasing subtle radiance. Listed on page 36 of the 2010 Guide Book. For all Oak Tree Twopence varieties, Population: 10 in 45, 35 finer (3/10).
1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet XF45 ANACS. No pellets at trunk. Crosby 1a-C, Noe-10, W-750, R.3. 4.62 gm. A beautiful Choice XF example of this important 17th century colonial type. The piece shimmers with luster and displays rich forest-green and plum-red toning. Well struck with full peripheral legends and the moderate flan wave characteristic of rocker press coinage. A pair of old, faded marks are seen above the date, along with a whisper of granularity here and there. Listed on page 37 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1723 PENNY Rosa Americana Penny MS62 Brown PCGS. Stop after REX. No stop after 1723. Small 3. Martin 2-E, W-1278, R.2. PCGS has identified this piece as a halfpenny, although the size indicates that it is a penny. Deep ivory and steel patina permit traces of the original yellow color of the bath metal composition to shine through. An attractive example despite typical light surface roughness. Listed on page 43 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1724 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny MS65 ★ Brown NGC. Martin 4.67-K.3, R.2. Stop after date, 11 harpstrings. A chocolate-brown Gem with glimpses of faded red at the peripheries. Unabraded, sharply struck, and free from carbon. Tiny flan flaws (as made) near Hibernia's raised arm are all that prevent a finer grade. Listed on page 43 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period MS64 Brown PCGS. Seven harpstrings. Newman 3-F, W-1455, High R.4. The 1 in the date is repunched. A prooflike near-Gem with lovely ruby-red and apple-green overtones. Well struck and virtually pristine. Listed on page 43 of the 2010 Guide Book.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent MS62 Brown NGC. Ryder 2-A, W-5910, R.3. Faded mint red fills the legends and outlines the devices, while the open fields are deep brown. A nice strike with the usual inexactness at the centers. A few faint vertical hairlines can be made out with a glass, and protected areas have a few specks of green-gray debris. Listed on page 57 of the 2010 Guide Book.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2005), lot 527, which realized $2,300.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2005), lot 527, which realized $2,300.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
1787/1877 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left VF30 PCGS. Miller 12-Q, W-2885, R.3. A deep brown and forest-green state copper with unabraded and nicely detailed surfaces. The later die state with the obverse failing on CONNEC and the reverse displaying a heavy break at B. A flan crack (as made) is at 6 o'clock and the reverse is misaligned several degrees toward 1:30. Listed on page 59 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 1 in 30, 1 finer (3/10).
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Horned Bust AU55 PCGS. Miller 4-L, W-2810, R.1. The late die stage with a full-fledged "horn" die break attached to the mailed bust. Chocolate-brown overall with gunmetal high points. A thin mark is noted between the AU in AUCTORI. Listed on page 59 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 7 in 55, 5 finer (3/10).
1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left XF40 PCGS. Miller 33.13-Z.1, W-3550, Low R.6. Not only does this Connecticut copper come from a very rare die pair, it is also a rarity for its sharpness of strike, only slightly off-center toward 12 o'clock on the obverse. Deep brown surfaces are still glossy with small pockets of encrustation. Listed on page 60 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1786 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Narrow Shield, Straight Beam AU50 PCGS. Maris 14-J, W-4810, R.1. A chestnut-brown state copper that retains ample luster and appears devoid of post-strike contact or carbon. The centers show minor indifference of strike, customary for the issue. Listed on page 66 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Large Planchet, Plain Shield AU55 PCGS. CAC. Maris 62-q, W-5350, R.3. A later state with die crack at lower right. Medium-brown surfaces are smooth and glossy with a few small patches of forest-green and sage at the right and lower peripheral obverse. Soft central strike but little actual wear. Listed on page 66 of the 2010 Guide Book.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
1786 COPPER Vermont Copper, VERMONTENSIUM AU58 NGC. RR-8, Bressett 6-E, W-2030, R.4. The letter P in PUBLICA is clear of the tree. Deep chocolate-brown surfaces show scattered planchet voids, with the largest at the rim above the second E in VERMONTENSIUM. Glossy with just a trace of friction across the highest design elements. Listed on page 68 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Large Date MS63 Brown PCGS. Crosby 3-B, W-1895, R.2. Glossy chocolate-brown surfaces show glowing blue and violet overtones with few planchet flaws. The centering and detail are decidedly above-average, and only an old abrasion below the C in CONSTELLATIO warrants individual mention. Listed on page 52 of the 2010 Guide Book.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
Federal Contract Coinage
1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils, Pointed Rays VF35 NGC. Newman 9-P, W-6755, R.4. A midgrade Fugio with unabraded tan-brown surfaces. Obverse retained flan laminations, as made, are noted at 1 and 5 o'clock. A scarcer variety that is seldom seen any finer. Listed on page 83 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils, Pointed Rays--Obverse Planchet Flaw--NGC. AU Details. Newman 13-X, W-6855, R.2. This light walnut-brown Fugio cent has moderate wear, an even strike, and only a single subtle spot, located beneath the N in ONE. A single thin mark is noted on the 9 o'clock ring. Several mint-made laminations have darkly toned and are prominent on the sun and sundial. Listed on page 83 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils, Pointed Rays AU55 PCGS. CAC. Newman 13-X, W-6855, R.2. Lightly worn chocolate-brown surfaces show significant planchet voids at the peripheries. Struck from strongly clashed dies, especially visible in the motto MIND YOUR BUSINESS. Listed on page 83 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils, Pointed Rays MS63 Brown PCGS. Newman 13-X, W-6855, R.2. Generally chocolate-brown, although both sides display traces of orange-red in protected areas. A high grade Fugio from the technical perspective, but the market grade is defined by numerous slender mint-made flan striations, which have toned dark gray. Listed on page 83 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils, Pointed Rays MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. Newman 8-X, W-6750, R.3. The popular later die state with prominent break across the motto and reaching into the sundial. Cinnamon-brown surfaces are generally smooth on the obverse, though the reverse displays a number of planchet voids and areas of minor discoloration. Listed on page 83 of the 2010 Guide Book.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
1787 1C Fugio Cent, New Haven Restrike, Copper MS62 Brown PCGS. Newman 104-FF, W-17560. An unabraded chocolate-brown example that has an even strike and only a trace of friction on the sundial. Struck from rusted dies, as usual for these circa-1860 creations. Listed on page 84 of the 2010 Guide Book.
Colonials
1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper AU55 PCGS. Breen-1141, W-1740, R.4. A smooth and richly detailed example of this famous British Revolutionary War propaganda medal. One subtle mark on a ship porthole, and an area of faded mahogany patina is noted near the upper portion of the rigging. Listed on page 48 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 5 in 55, 9 finer (3/10).
1783 SHLNG Chalmers Shilling, Long Worm XF45 PCGS. Breen-1012, W-1790, R.4. A steel-gray representative from Maryland silversmith and private coiner John Chalmers. This piece is essentially unabraded, and is evenly struck save for unimportant incompleteness on the lower left reverse quadrant, which displays faint roller marks from the flan prior to the strike. The Long Worm variety is considered slightly rarer than the Short Worm shilling. Listed on page 49 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 3 in 45, 8 finer (3/10).
1787 TOKEN Auctori Plebis Token AU58 PCGS. Breen-1147. Designs similar to the Connecticut coppers, but believed to be of British origin. Rich cinnamon-brown color with only a trace of actual wear on the devices; the portrait is weakly defined as always, but the surfaces remain glossy. A truly high-end survivor. Listed on page 70 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 1 in 58, 0 finer (3/10).
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.
(1792-94) TOKEN Kentucky Token, LANCASTER Edge MS65 Red PCGS. Breen-1156, W-8810, R.5. The most common of the Lettered Edge Kentucky token varieties, though still rare in an absolute sense. This remarkable Red Gem has bright copper-orange coloration with only a few patches of sage patina. Listed on page 71 of the 2010 Guide Book. For the variety, Population: 8 in 65 Red, 0 finer (3/10).
1795 1C Talbot Allum & Lee Cent MS63 Brown PCGS. Fuld-1, W-8620, R.1. Glossy surfaces are deep brown on the obverse, but prominent orange and violet-brown elements are present on the reverse. A well struck example of this popular and accessible issue. Listed on page 72 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Draped Bust, No Button, Copper Restrike, Engrailed Edge PR63 Brown PCGS. CAC. Baker-3, W-10370, R.5. The Large 3 in the date identifies this Washington piece as the proof W.S. Lincoln issue, although PCGS has designated this coin as a business strike, an incorrect implication that it is Baker-2B. Deep brown overall with glimpses of powder-blue, golden-brown, and lime-green on the reverse. Intricately struck and beautifully preserved. Listed on page 76 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Draped Bust, No Button, Copper Restrike, Engrailed Edge PR66 Brown PCGS. Baker-3. The Large 3 in the date identifies the W.S. Lincoln restrike. This gorgeous Premium Gem has an unimprovable strike, with exceptional definition on the central devices. The golden-brown and ice-blue fields are smooth and reflective. A faint mahogany spot is seen on the right reverse field. Listed on page 76 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 10 in 66 Brown, 4 finer as Brown (3/10).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 472, which realized $3,450.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 472, which realized $3,450.
Undated PENNY Washington Liberty & Security Penny, Corded Rim MS64 Brown NGC. Baker-30D, W-11055, R.7. Much scarcer than the Plain Rim variety of this well-made Washington "penny." This moderately prooflike near-Gem is deep brown with glimpses of faded red near protected areas. The present piece is noteworthy for a narrow retained lamination (as made) in the left obverse field. Listed on page 80 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 1 in 64 Brown, 1 finer (3/10).
Undated MEDAL Washington Success Medal, Large Size, Reeded Edge AU58 PCGS. CAC. Baker-265, W-10900, R.5. The later die state with die break at Washington's nose. Brassy surfaces are minimally worn but show only partial detail, owing to the strike. Listed on page 80 of the 2010 Guide Book.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
Undated MEDAL Washington Success Medal, Small Size, Reeded Edge, Silvered AU58 PCGS. CAC. Baker-267B, W-10875, R.5. George Washington's legendary victory at Yorktown, his service as our first and most famous president, and his unexpected death just before the turn of the 19th century led to his near-deification in the popular media and numismatics, echoes of which resound down to the present day in the form of the Washington quarter and other coin types.
The silvered and brass (nonsilvered) Washington Success medals have origins lost in time today. Their use of 15 stars and the phrase SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES suggest a possible time and origin contemporaneous with the Conder tokens of late 19th century Britain, sometime between 1791 and 1796--could these have been struck at Birmingham's Soho Mint? However, they lack the normal denomination and design influences of those pieces. The silvered versions are rarer than their brass counterparts. This piece offers attractive olive-green surfaces with no mentionable distractions save for a bit of buildup in the peripheral lettering. The central reverse is the usual mushy blob. Listed on page 80 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 5 in 58, 1 finer (3/10).
The silvered and brass (nonsilvered) Washington Success medals have origins lost in time today. Their use of 15 stars and the phrase SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES suggest a possible time and origin contemporaneous with the Conder tokens of late 19th century Britain, sometime between 1791 and 1796--could these have been struck at Birmingham's Soho Mint? However, they lack the normal denomination and design influences of those pieces. The silvered versions are rarer than their brass counterparts. This piece offers attractive olive-green surfaces with no mentionable distractions save for a bit of buildup in the peripheral lettering. The central reverse is the usual mushy blob. Listed on page 80 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 5 in 58, 1 finer (3/10).
Half Cents
1793 1/2 C --Corrosion--NGC. AG Details. C-1, B-1, High R.3. LIBERTY and the date are readable when viewed beneath a strong light, as are the majority of letters on the reverse periphery. The portrait is well outlined, and many leaves are visible within the wreath. The fields are evenly granular, and the obverse has several light pinscratches from verdigris removal. MRB Fair 2.(Registry values: P8)
1793 1/2 C --Improperly Cleaned, Obverse Corrosion--NGC. XF Details. C-2, B-2, R.3. Reverse rotated approximately 40 degrees clockwise. Lightly worn devices and surrounding fields show a mix of oak-brown and olive shadings. Oddly luminous from a past cleaning with pockets of corrosion noted on the obverse, particularly around the truncation of the bust; possibly the latter problem led to the former. MRB Fine12.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P8)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P8)
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge XF45 NGC. C-5a, B-5a, High R.4. The usually seen die state, with a heavy diagonal die crack bisecting the reverse above HALF. This is a No Pole variety due to the heavy regrinding on the obverse. This piece displays smooth, even chocolate-brown color. The normal rim weakness appears on the lower obverse, but there is little evidence of singular contact. MRB VF25.(Registry values: P6)
1805 1/2 C Large 5, Stems AU58 NGC. C-4, B-4, R.2. Manley Die State 2.0, "very scarce." This ebony-brown half cent is remarkably devoid of abrasions, and the glossy surfaces teem with luster. Exceptional quality for the type. MRB AU50.(Registry values: P5)
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars MS62 Brown NGC. C-2, B-3, R.2. Rich golden-brown and aquamarine iridescence adorns this nicely struck half cent. Only lightly abraded, and the fingerprint fragment near star 13 is inconspicuous. A curious variety; apparently the absent-minded engraver simply forgot to punch the final star onto the right side of the obverse die. MRB AU55.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2006), lot 60, which realized $920.(Registry values: P1)
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2006), lot 60, which realized $920.(Registry values: P1)
1833 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.1. Manley State 2.0. Primarily pumpkin-gold, with a nearly full Red reverse and slight to moderate mellowing to steel-gray on the open obverse field. Fully struck and lustrous. Certified in a prior generation holder. MRB MS63.(Registry values: P1)
1855 1/2 C MS64 Red NGC. C-1, B-1, R.1. Rich peach and orange hues mingle on the obverse, with the latter dominating the reverse. An appealing representative of this late-date half cent issue. MRB MS64.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1855 1/2 C MS64 Red PCGS. C-1, B-1, R.1. Copper-orange and pink surfaces are lustrous with minor turning on the reverse inside the wreath. Small flyspecks are noted on each side, and the right obverse field shows a faint fingerprint. MRB MS63. PCGS has graded 24 finer Red representatives (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1857 1/2 C MS64 Red NGC. C-1, B-1, R.2. The final-year 1857 has a reputation as scarce to rare in all grades, with fully lustrous Mint State survivors definitely falling into the latter category. Warmly frosted in texture, the surfaces are richly endowed in cherry-red luster. The strike is razor sharp over the central features, and even the peripheral devices are uncommonly well impressed for the type. A minor spot near star 1 and a slight mellowing of color on the central reverse are all that seem to bar this important near-Gem from an even higher grade. MRB MS64. Census: 6 in 64 Red, 2 finer (3/10).
Ex: Santa Clara Signature (Heritage, 11/2002), lot 5063, which realized $2,070.(Registry values: P2)
Ex: Santa Clara Signature (Heritage, 11/2002), lot 5063, which realized $2,070.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Braided Hair Half Cents
1842 1/2 C Restrike PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. B-3, R.7. The die file marks on the reverse above RICA and the small berries are keys to attribution, as is the tiny die lump on the outside point of star 4. These restrike half cents are extremely rare and have been eagerly sought by collectors for decades. This piece shows well-contrasted surfaces, with reflective reddish-purple fields and mostly brown high points. A small dotlike impression on the reverse below the F in HALF and a tiny carbon spot on the obverse rim just below star 1 are pedigree markers. MRB PR63. Population: 1 in 65 Red and Brown, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
Large Cents
1793 Chain 1C AMERICA Genuine PCGS. S-3, B-4, Low R.3. 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, this coin has the details of a Fine specimen that has been severely corroded and has rim damage. All the major types are clear, so that the close spacing of the 93 and RT on the obverse is visible, although the reverse is better-detailed as usual. Extensive corrosion covers both sides, however, and a large rim bump appears on the reverse between AMERICA and UNITED. The surfaces are glossy dark-brown. MRB Good 4.
1793 Chain 1C Periods--Corroded--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. S-4, B-5, R.3. All legends are sharp on the present piece, and Liberty's hair displays surprising definition. The rims have a few minor nicks, mostly on the reverse, and the medium brown surfaces display consistent granularity. Much nicer than the typically encountered Chain cent, which due to wear or corrosion can sometimes only be identified by the chain motif that always outlasts the remainder of the design. MRB Good 4.(Registry values: P5)
1793 Chain 1C Periods--Corrosion--NGC. VF Details. S-4, B-5, R.3. The distinctive obverse with periods following LIBERTY and the date. Moderate remaining detail with the chain strong, though the cinnamon-brown surfaces show extensive granularity from corrosion. Still, an important representative of this iconic early copper issue. MRB VG8.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P5)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P5)
1793 1C Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars Genuine PCGS. S-9, B-12, R.2. 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, this coin has Fine details but exhibits corrosion. The obverse is only mildly granular, more than acceptable for even a demanding collector. The reverse is comparatively rough, although the design is bold aside from the fraction denominator. Unabraded and undeniably pleasing to the unaided eye. MRB VG8.
1793 1C Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars--Damaged--NGC. Fine Details. S-9, B-12, R.2. This first year cent has full legends aside from areas affected by the rim dings seen on both sides. The surfaces are only minutely granular and appear slightly bright beneath deep ocean-blue toning. A desirable type, struck briefly between the Chain and Liberty Cap designs. MRB AG3.(Registry values: N2998)
1793 1C Wreath Cent, Lettered Edge VG8 PCGS. S-11b or c, the edge type is unknown on this example due to the PCGS holder. The surfaces are pleasing medium brown on the devices, with darker olive in the fields. MRB Good 6.(Registry values: P4)
1793 1C Wreath Cent, Lettered Edge--Corrosion--NGC. VF Details. S-11b, B-16b, R.4. Two leaves follow the word DOLLAR on the lettered edge, visible due to the holder design. Considerable detail remains on deep brown surfaces that retain their eye appeal despite considerable corrosion. A number of small to moderate rim bumps are present at the edges. MRB Good 5.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P4)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P4)
1793 1C Liberty Cap Genuine PCGS. S-13, B-20, Low R.4. 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, this coin has the details of a Very Good specimen that has extensive environmental damage. All letters and digits can be observed when the piece is examined beneath a light, but the dark brown and lavender surfaces are rough, especially on the striated obverse. MRB AG3.
1794 1C Head of 1795 VF30 PCGS. S-70, B-62, R.2. Breen Die State II. The obverse break runs through Liberty's brow to behind her eye. The reverse shows the clash marks from Liberty's cap above the numerator, but no clash marks are visible at IT. This piece has smooth milk-chocolate surfaces that reveal tiny abrasions only under a loupe, although a curious dotlike impression on Liberty's cheek is noted. MRB Fine 15.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1794 1C Head of 1795 VF30 PCGS. S-72, B-65, R.2. The lowest lock of hair ends in a short stub that points downward, a die crack extends between TY of LIBERTY, and there is a triple leaf under the O of OF. Relatively smooth medium to dark brown surfaces exhibit nicely defined motifs that are well centered on the planchet. The dentilation is strong on both sides, except on the upper right reverse. Overall, a rather pleasing early large cent. MRB Fine 15.(Registry values: N1793)
1795 1C Plain Edge VF25 PCGS. S-78, B-8, R.1. Toned medium brown and displaying good definition on the devices. Several small marks are scattered over the obverse. MRB Fine 15.(Registry values: N991)
1795 1C Plain Edge AU50 PCGS. S-76b, B-4b, R.1. Characterized by the placement of the 5 with its flag overlapping the bust, the plain edge, and the high placement of ONE CENT on the reverse. Lovely olive-brown patina embraces minimally marked surfaces of this pleasing survivor. Much original detail remains on the design elements and light, even wear is seen on the slightly granular surfaces. MRB VF35. Population: 13 in 50, 80 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795 VF25 PCGS. CAC. S-92, R.3. ER touch at bottom and the 6 leans sharply to the right. Both branches of the wreath terminate with single leaves. Medium brown surfaces are appropriately defined, and the reverse is rotated a few degrees counterclockwise. Lightly marked on the obverse. MRB Fine 15.(Registry values: N1793)
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems XF40 PCGS. S-140, B-22, R.1. The B in LIBERTY is missing its upper left serif; and the top right serif of T is separated from the upright, possibly by die polish. Medium brown surfaces display sharply impressed design features. Some light obverse marks do not unduly detract. MRB VF25.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems--Environmental Damage--NGC. AU Details. S-140, B-22, R.1. Breen Die State VII. The dies are failing near OF and on the lower obverse, which causes a swollen appearance and occasionally soft definition, all as made. The central reverse and the LI in LIBERTY have a trace of build up, and there is a faint spot at the top of the wreath. Overall, however, this an impressive Draped Bust cent. Liberty's hair has nearly complete definition and shimmers with luster. The deep chocolate-brown surfaces are minimally abraded. MRB XF40.(Registry values: N1793)
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems AU55 PCGS. S-138, B-20, R.1. Breen Die State VIII. The terminal die state with a diagonal crack to the O in ONE and prominent sinking beneath OF. This chocolate-brown Choice AU example has substantial satin luster and unblemished surfaces. Liberty's cheek and shoulder display only a hint of wear. An impressive representative of the Draped Bust design. MRB XF45.(Registry values: N1793)
1799 1C Fair 2 ANACS. S-189, B-3, R.2. The obverse has AG3 detail with virtually a full date. The reverse is heavily worn although much of the wreath and lettering is apparent when viewed beneath a light. Moderately granular, and a past cleaning has left traces of unnatural fire-red color about the borders. MRB Fair 2.(Registry values: N991)
1801 1C VF35 PCGS. S-216, B-6, R.1. Blunt first 1 in date. Medium brown color and appropriately defined. Light circulation marks do not detract. MRB VF20.(Registry values: N491)
1802 1C AU58 NGC. S-232, B-12, R.1. Breen Die State VI-VII with a prominent "piece out" above the AT in STATES. A medium brown cent with a considerable quotient of ice-blue luster throughout design elements. This is a smooth Borderline Uncirculated large cent that has no spots or noticeable marks. Nicer than the Walter Husak PCGS AU55 example, which Heritage auctioned in February 2008 for $3,737.50. MRB AU50.(Registry values: N1793)
1802 1C No Stems XF45 PCGS. S-241, R.1. The double fraction bar variety. The diagnostic S below the second S in STATES is very clear. Medium brown surfaces exhibit well struck design elements. A few minute toning spots are visible on the obverse. MRB XF40.(Registry values: P1)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. S-255, B-14, R.1. Recolored at one time, but the color has since mellowed to olive-green, rose, and golden-brown shades. A few pinscratches are noted near the chin and nose, the lower reverse has minor verdigris, and a hint of granularity is present at 2 and 10 o'clock on the reverse border. MRB XF40.(Registry values: N1793)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction AU55 PCGS. S-254, R.1. The 3 in date touches drapery and a die crack runs from the rim under the 3 through the lower bust back to the rim. Glossy surfaces yield light to medium brown patination with hints of reddish undertones. Sharply struck and minimally marked. MRB XF45.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1804 1C --Corrosion--NGC. Good Details. S-266a, B-1, R.2. The sans cuds early die state of this rare date. The peripheral legends are fully readable, but like many well circulated large cents, the surfaces are evenly and moderately rough. MRB AG3.(Registry values: N991)
1804 1C --Corrosion--NGC. VF Details. S-266c, B-1, R.2. The final major die state with a prominent cud on each of the two borders. This deep brown cent is sharply defined for the VF level, save for softness on STATES. Evenly microgranular but pleasing to the eye. The rarest date of the cent denomination, since for unknown reasons the Mint concentrated on half cent production that year. MRB VG10.(Registry values: N2998)
1805 1C AU55 PCGS. S-267, B-1, R.1. Breen Die State III. Medium brown overall with ample golden-brown luster. Well defined and evenly struck with minor wear on the leaves. Exemplary overall with one subtle spot near the N in ONE and an unimportant obverse rim ding at 8 o'clock. MRB XF45. Population: 12 in 55, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1807 1C Comet--Full Obverse Brockage--VG8 PCGS. S-271, B-1, R.1. The reverse is an incused and reversed impression of the obverse. This mint error occurs when a newly struck coin clings to the reverse die instead of getting ejected. A planchet is fed in between the obverse die and the previously struck coin, and the subsequent strike causes a brockage reverse. An unmarked medium brown example with a prominent "comet" die break above the hair ribbon. An S-271 appeared as lot 1059 in Richard Picker's collection of brockages (Coin Galleries, 5/1989). MRB VG8.
Ex: Houston Signature (Heritage, 11/2007), lot 60040, which realized $3,106.15.(Registry values: P1)
Ex: Houston Signature (Heritage, 11/2007), lot 60040, which realized $3,106.15.(Registry values: P1)
1809 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Unc. Details. S-280, B-1, R.2. Breen Die State III. The sole dies for this scarce Classic Head date. Liberty's cheek and neck slightly glossy, and the faded red in protected areas is suspicious given the fact that neither major grading service has certified a Red or Red and Brown example. Nonetheless, this is a sharply defined example of this conditionally rare type, with a copious quantity of shimmery luster. MRB XF40.(Registry values: N4719)
1810 1C XF40 PCGS. S-283, B-4, R.2. The die dot on the upright of the Y of LIBERTY and the E in STATES nearer to T than S diagnoses this available variety. Dark brown surfaces show well defined design features. Moderate surface roughness is noted along the left obverse border. MRB VF20.(Registry values: N1793)
1810 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Unc Details. S-285, B-2, R.2. An attractive coin with considerable luster despite a past cleaning. Blue-brown and copper-rose elements swirl on each side. MRB AU50.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1810/09 1C XF40 PCGS. S-281, B-1, R.1. Rich violet-brown luster with a patch of chocolate surrounding the first two stars. An attractive, lightly circulated example of this popular Guide Book issue. Housed in a green label holder. MRB VF25(Registry values: P1)
1817 1C 13 Stars MS62 Brown PCGS. N-8, R.2. Grellman Die State c, with large "mouse" die break atop Liberty's head. Rich brown color with distinct blue and green overtones. MRB AU55.(Registry values: N991)
1817 1C 13 Stars MS64 Brown PCGS. N-8, R.2. Strong claret and violet overtones characterize this attractive example. Well struck with a spot noted just above the hair behind Liberty's coronet. MRB AU55.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1820 1C Large Date MS67 Brown NGC. N-13, R.1. The familiar Randall Hoard variety with a multiply repunched L in LIBERTY and heavy die cracks (as made) that connect the stars. The famous hoard consisted of a buried keg of Mint State large cents dated 1816 to 1820 that was found in 1868 by a Georgia merchant. Most of the hoard eventually ended up in the possession of John Swan Randall, a Norwich, N.Y. collector who was prominent in hobby circles in the 1870s. This attractive specimen features olive-brown patina interspersed with considerable mint red. The design elements are sharply struck, save for the usual softness on the star centers. Remarkably clean and well preserved. While numerous Uncirculated examples of this issue are extant, few can compare with the outstanding quality of this Superb Gem. MRB MS63. Census: 3 in 67 Brown, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: New York Signature (Heritage, 6/2005), lot 5050, which realized $3,450.(Registry values: N1)
Ex: New York Signature (Heritage, 6/2005), lot 5050, which realized $3,450.(Registry values: N1)
1833 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. N-6, High R.1. Noyes Die State B. Well struck save for a few right-side stars. Splendidly devoid of marks. The obverse is nearly full red, with brown primarily on the jaw and the field near star 8. The reverse is mostly brown aside from peripheral hints of the original red. Encapsulated in an old green label holder. MRB MS63.
Ex: Joshua Collection (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 1055, which realized $8,625.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Joshua Collection (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 1055, which realized $8,625.(Registry values: N1793)
1834 1C Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. N-2, R.1. Noyes Die State B. A lustrous chocolate-brown and olive near-Gem. Marks are virtually absent, and carbon is difficult to find, limited to the area near the second S in STATES. Well struck save for the usual incompleteness on the stars. MRB MS60. Population: 6 in 64 Brown, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1837 1C Plain Cords, Medium Letters MS67 Brown NGC. N-8, R.1. Ex: Pittman. Plain hair cords, bases of LI apart, bold dot between EN. Occasional hints of orange luster peek through the layer of brownish-purple patina, especially on the reverse. Well struck on the design elements and devoid of mentionable marks or spots. Great overall appeal. MRB MS60+. Census for the issue: 2 in 67 Brown, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1839 1C Silly Head MS65 Brown NGC. N-4, R.1. Generally olive-brown, although glimpses of the initial brick-red outline obverse elements such as LIBERTY and the stars, and the reverse has lighter golden-brown near the wreath and letters. Coruscating luster shimmers throughout the carbon-free surfaces, which display only a few inconsequential obverse marks. MRB AU55.(Registry values: N1793)
1839 1C Booby Head MS64 Brown PCGS. N-13, R.2. Noyes Die State B. A medium brown near-Gem whose fields and devices display only minimal contact. All stars exhibit clear radial detail, and the wreath and portrait are well struck. MRB MS60. Population: 16 in 64 Brown, 16 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1840 1C Large Date MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-8, R.1. Grellman Die State d. Apple-green toning is predominant, although the obverse has hints of orange-gold, and the reverse displays glimpses of rose-red. Well struck except for star 13. Lustrous and mark-free with only a couple of small faint gray freckles on each side. MRB MS60.(Registry values: N1793)
1841 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-4, R.1. Grellman Die State c with a rim cud beneath the date. This well struck Premium Gem is deep golden brown aside from a blush of dark patina near the coronet tip. One small retained lamination on the reverse rim near 5 o'clock, but essentially devoid of marks and highly attractive. MRB MS60.(Registry values: N2998)
1842 1C Large Date MS64 Brown PCGS. N-7, R.3. A scarce variety distinguished by the date, shifted far to the left of the norm. Surprisingly red surfaces for a coin labeled straight Brown, with rose elements on each side and copper-orange glimpses at the reverse margins. MRB MS63.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1842 1C Small Date MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. N-2, R.1, Grellman Die State d. This later die state shows the fine crack running down from C in Cent to the wreath, and the beginnings of the crack from the leaves through the ribbon tip to the dentils. Coppery red hues cling to the devices of this near-Gem specimen, while steel-gray and lavender highlight the remaining surfaces. An exemplary strike imparts fine detail to the design elements. MRB MS62. Population: 1 in 64 Red and Brown, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-12, R.2. Grellman Die State a. Fire-red fills the much of the borders, particularly on the reverse, while the remainder of this satiny Gem is deep brown. A crisp strike, although star 13 and the nearby shoulder curl are incompletely brought up. MRB MS62.(Registry values: N1793)
1844 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. N-4, R.1. Grellman Die State b. This virtually unimprovable specimen retains original fiery red color around the rims and the outlines of the devices. The remaining surfaces are toned in shades of crimson and steel. PCGS has certified eight coins in MS64 Red and Brown, with none finer; while NGC has graded only four examples in this grade, with none finer (3/10). MRB MS63.(Registry values: N1793)
1845 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-10, Low R.3. Grellman Die State b. Substantial orange-red fills the margins, while the centers are deep steel-blue. The preservation is exceptional despite one tiny obverse spot near 4:30, and a few faint grazes on the right obverse field. The strike is precise throughout. A wonderful Gem of this scarcer variety. MRB MS63.(Registry values: N1793)
Undated Braided Hair Large Cent--Struck on a Half Cent Planchet, Scratches--NCS. Fine Details. 4.69 gm. The Braided Hair large cent design would limit the dates of manufacture to 1839-1857, but the half cents of 1840-1849 were proof-only, so for practical purposes we can say that this piece was likely made between 1849 and 1857 (excluding 1852), the years that the Mint made business strike half cents. All of STATES on the reverse, as well as parts of UNITED and OF on that side and most of the date on the obverse, are off the flan. Chocolate-brown surfaces show a number of long scratches through the fields, and each side exhibits significant wear. (A newly struck half cent would weigh 5.44 gm.) Still, a highly desirable example of an early wrong-planchet error. MRB VG8.
1849 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-1, R.4. Grellman Die State b, with horizontal "bar" through the O in OF. A chocolate-brown scarcer variety Gem with unabraded fields and only inconspicuous contact near the jaw. Carbon-free except for a single tiny spot between the first two stars. MRB AU55.(Registry values: N1793)
1849 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-23, R.3. Grellman die state d. A sharply struck chocolate-brown Gem with mark-free surfaces, consistent luster, and minor carbon along portions of the reverse border. MRB AU55.
Ex: Peter Martinez Collection (Heritage, 1/2002), lot 5457.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Peter Martinez Collection (Heritage, 1/2002), lot 5457.(Registry values: N1793)
1849 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-14, low R.3. Grellman die state b. Generally medium brown, although ample brick-red outlines the wreath and ONE. An unabraded and gently shimmering Gem with good eye appeal. MRB MS60.
Ex: Atlanta Signature (Heritage, 8/2001), lot 5237.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Atlanta Signature (Heritage, 8/2001), lot 5237.(Registry values: N1793)
1849 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-20, R.1. Grellman Die State a. Beautifully toned in powder-blue and faded fire-red. Dynamic cartwheel luster sweeps this well preserved Premium Gem. Only the lowest two stars lack a precise strike. An exemplary addition to a quality date set of Mature Head cents. MRB MS63.(Registry values: N2998)
1850 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-23, R.2. Grellman Die State a, with the letters in OF separated. Reddish-orange and violet shades mingle on each side, and a spot of carbon is noted between star 8 and the obverse rim. MRB MS62.(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 prior generation holder. MRB MS63.(Registry values: N1793)
1850 1C MS64 Red PCGS. N-7, R.2. A Choice Red representative of this variety, made available by a widely dispersed hoard. Rich reddish-orange surfaces show minor carbon on the reverse. MRB MS63. For all varieties, Population: 24 in 64 Red, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1851 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-12, R.1. Chocolate-brown surfaces are uninterrupted by blemishes or discoloration. This coin exhibits excellent detail. An uncommonly fine representative of the variety. MRB MS60.(Registry values: N1793)
1851 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-25, R.3. A later state of this scarce variety with the diagnostic die line at star 8 blurry but visible. Golden-brown surfaces have attractive luster and minimal carbon. MRB MS60.(Registry values: N1793)
1851 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Ex: Pittman. N-11, R.1. Orange-red outlines design elements, while the open fields and cheek are gunmetal-blue. A beautifully preserved Premium Gem Mature Head cent. MRB MS64.
Ex: John Jay Pittman Collection, Part One (David Akers, 10/1997), lot 262.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: John Jay Pittman Collection, Part One (David Akers, 10/1997), lot 262.(Registry values: N1793)
1851 1C MS64 Red PCGS. N-43, Low R.6. Grellman Die State a, with die lines at star 13. N-43 is an unusual die pair in that it is rare, yet a small core of high-grade pieces appears in the census before the grades drop off dramatically. This Choice example is of great importance. The copper-orange luster is gorgeous with only minor spotting on the obverse. Bold central detail and outstanding eye appeal. MRB MS64.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
1851/81 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. N-3, R.1. Light, original copper color appears in the peripheries and in areas of the fields, though deep blue-brown shadings cover most of the devices. Strongly lustrous with the blundered date plain. Housed in a green label holder. MRB MS60.(Registry values: P1)
1852 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-8, R.2. The delicate die cracks at the tip of Liberty's coronet and under her low curl confirm the variety. Carefully preserved with a sharp strike through the centers, though the stars are soft. MRB MS62.(Registry values: N1793)
1852 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. N-11, R.1. Grellman Die State d, most common for Mint State examples, with no cuds visible. Rich copper-orange and rose hues counterbalance the light brown color on each side. MRB MS63.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1853 1C MS66 Brown NGC. N-10, R.1. Grellman Die State b. Designated as Brown, but substantial Red is present, especially on the reverse. This lovely Premium Gem appears nearly immaculate save for subtle carbon near the C in CENT. MRB MS62.(Registry values: N1793)
1853 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-22, High R.2. Grellman Die State b. The bases of the 18 in the date are cut. A well struck Gem that retains most of its initial mint Red on the reverse. The obverse border also displays considerable Red. Unabraded save for subtle contact on the chin. MRB MS63.(Registry values: N1793)
1854 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. N-12, R.2. Strong violet-brown color overall with an element of copper-orange present on the reverse. Smooth and appealing. PCGS has graded two finer Red and Brown representatives (3/10). MRB MS62.(Registry values: N1793)
1855 1C Upright 5s MS66 Brown NGC. CAC. N-3, R.1. This early die state example has all of the die lines, points, and spikes mentioned in Grellman's study. The surfaces are fully lustrous with satiny, reflective bluish-brown fields that retain pale violet on the reverse. MRB MS60+.(Registry values: N1793)
1855 1C Upright 5s MS65 Red PCGS. N-4, R.1. Grellman Die State a. This pumpkin-gold Gem has dazzling luster and is essentially free from contact. The strike is bold except for stars 2 through 9. Liberty's face and the central reverse display a hint of gunmetal, and pinpoint gray is distributed. MRB MS64. Population: 79 in 65 Red, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1855 1C Slanting 5s MS65 Brown NGC. N-10, R.1. Grellman Die State b, the rare "12 star" state caused by a strike-through near star 6. A satiny and exemplary Gem whose medium brown surfaces display subtle sea-green undertones. MRB MS60.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 10/2001), lot 5247.(Registry values: P1)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 10/2001), lot 5247.(Registry values: P1)
1857 1C Large Date MS64 Brown PCGS. N-1, R.1, the sole Large Date die marriage. Orange luster outlines design elements, particularly on the reverse, but PCGS has designated this coin as Brown. Attractive overall with smooth fields and a generally good strike. The cheek has a couple of tiny ticks, and minor carbon is noted near stars 4 to 7. MRB MS62.(Registry values: N991)
1857 1C Large Date MS65 Brown NGC. N-1, R.1. The tall date fills the exergue, confirming the variety. Uniform deep brown color on the obverse is broken up by glints of copper-gold around a number of reverse devices. MRB MS60.(Registry values: N1793)
1857 1C Small Date MS65 Brown NGC. N-4, R.1. Glimpses of orange-red reside near design elements of this otherwise golden-brown Gem. Satiny and unmarked with occasional subtle carbon on the reverse rim. MRB MS60.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 10/2001), lot 5250.(Registry values: P2)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 10/2001), lot 5250.(Registry values: P2)
Flying Eagle Cents
1857 1C MS65 PCGS. Many 1857 Flying Eagle cents show profound softness of strike on the wreath and the eagle's tail feathers. This is undoubtedly from the Mint's unfamiliarity working with the hard nickel alloy and not knowing how much pressure to apply to planchets without breaking the dies. The same problem had to be faced in 1866 when an even higher content nickel alloy was used in the new five cent piece. This Flying Eagle cent shows fullness of strike on each side. The surfaces are tan-gray in color and the reverse especially is bright.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1858 1C Large Letters MS63 PCGS. Low Leaves, Closed E in ONE. A golden-brown type coin with semi-prooflike fields and an exquisite strike. Marks are virtually absent, although a loupe reveals tiny flyspecks, mostly near the O in ONE.(Registry values: N991)
1858 1C Large Letters MS64 PCGS. Low Leaves Reverse. Closed E in ONE. The Large Letters variety with the AM of AMERICA joined. Strong lemon-gold luster lends this coin exotic eye appeal, while splashes of more common copper-orange grant a measure of familiarity.(Registry values: N1793)
1858 1C Large Letters MS65 PCGS. High Leaves, Closed E in ONE. Fully struck and highly lustrous with only a single unimportant mark noted above the O in ONE. The almond-gold fields are virtually devoid of carbon. A two-year type, excluding the pattern 1856. Encapsulated in a green label holder.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1858 1C Small Letters MS64 NGC. Low Leaves Reverse. The letters AM of AMERICA are separated. A lustrous Choice coin with strong definition and warm orange and peach hues across each side.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
1858/7 1C MS62 ANACS. FS-301, Snow-1. Large Letters, High Leaves, Closed E. Broken wing tip hub. The upper right corner of the underdigit 7 is visible, and the die lump in the field above the 8 confirms this important Guide Book variety. A misaligned die caused a soft strike on the right borders, and the satiny surfaces are smooth and tan-brown with several dusky gray streaks.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Flying Eagle Cents
1856 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof, AU Details. Snow-3. This die pairing is associated with original business strikes, struck in 1856. Most 1856 Flying Eagle cents are Snow-9 proofs, made for collectors by the Mint in the later 1850s. Despite our attribution, NCS has designated the present piece as a proof. This is a lightly circulated specimen with moderate wear on the eagle's breast and other highpoints. The golden-brown surfaces are somewhat glossy from a long-ago wipe, and a few letters in STATES display marks.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
Indian Cents
1859 1C MS65 PCGS. The 1859 Indian cent retains its popularity as the first year of the Indian cent design and the only year with the laurel wreath reverse. This is a lovely, upper-end example that retains much of the original "whiteness" of the copper-nickel alloy with just a hint of reddish patina also present. The striking details are strong throughout, and the only surface flaw we see is a tiny, shallow planchet flake out of the top of the second feather on the headdress.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1860 1C Pointed Bust MS64 PCGS. FS-401. This near-Gem is highly lustrous with lovely golden-tan color and a streak of apricot-orange across the center of the reverse. Tiny planchet flaws are noted above the tops of many of the peripheral obverse letters, but post-striking marks or abrasions are minimal, with just a couple of superficial flaws on Liberty's cheek. A great example of the Pointed Bust variety.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P4)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P4)
1860 1C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Swirling luster and lovely chestnut-tan and pale green coloration are hallmarks of this well-preserved Gem. Only under magnification do a couple of trivial flaws become apparent, one on Liberty's jaw and the other on the upper right reverse field. From the first of five copper-nickel Indian cent issues with oak wreath.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1862 1C MS66 NGC. Light salmon and lavender hues dominate the eye appeal of this lustrous Premium Gem. Well struck through the centers but with softness on the tips of the feathers. Census: 30 in 66, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1862 1C MS66 PCGS. 1862 copper-nickel cents are available through near-Gem. The MS65 certified population drops significantly, as does that of Premium Gems, and higher-grade coins are elusive. This lustrous MS66 cent displays lovely golden-tan color over impeccably preserved surfaces. The design features are boldly struck, save for softness on the tips of the first three or four feathers. Population: 58 in 66, 8 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1863 1C MS66 PCGS. CAC. While copper-nickel cents were turned out by the tens of millions in 1863, few of them have survived so well as this impressive Premium Gem. Pale peach-copper surfaces are strongly lustrous with solid detail and a faintly pebbled texture. A strong die crack is noted at the upper right reverse. Population: 32 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. FS-2306, Snow-10b. The date is obviously repunched. A well struck and lightly shimmering near-Gem with generous portions of original gold iridescence. Brown elements are generally limited to the upper left obverse. A popular semi-key issue.
Ex: Stack's, 2/1951, lot 36; Redfjord Collection (Heritage, 8/2006), lot 225, which realized $747.50.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Stack's, 2/1951, lot 36; Redfjord Collection (Heritage, 8/2006), lot 225, which realized $747.50.(Registry values: N1793)
1865 1C Plain 5 MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. The obverse margins and the reverse are essentially fully copper-red, while the portrait and nearby fields show a striking sequence of sage and umber shades. The digits in the date have a thick, almost crude appearance, possibly from repunching.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P6)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P6)
1867 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. The orange-gold color has slightly mellowed with lavender and violet elements. A lustrous Gem that has pleasing surfaces. The obverse has occasional softness of strike at the periphery. About 30 degrees of counterclockwise rotation is noted and a large retained die break is visible at 2 o'clock on the reverse. Eagle Eye Photo Seal, card included.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1868 1C MS64 Red NGC. Freckles of light tan visit the lustrous copper-gold surfaces of this near-Gem that display generally well defined design features, including the four diamonds and feather tips. The upper shield is somewhat weak, however.(Registry values: N1793)
1868 1C MS65 Red NGC. Lustrous and well struck with a remarkably carbon-free and unabraded appearance. Beautiful fire-red, gold, and olive hues further ensure the eye appeal. Rare in such exemplary condition, and housed in a prior generation holder. Census: 15 in 65 Red, 3 finer (3/10).
Ex: Santa Fe Collection, Part Two (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 292, which realized $3,220.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Santa Fe Collection, Part Two (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 292, which realized $3,220.(Registry values: N2998)
1869/69 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Snow-3d, FS-301. Designated as FS-008.3 on the NGC insert, which is the former Cherrypickers' number for the variety. A popular repunched date that at one time was regarded as an overdate. This is a richly toned fire-red, orange, sea-green, sky-blue, and plum-mauve near-Gem. A smooth example with golden-brown streaks on the left obverse field.(Registry values: N1793)
1870 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Rich reddish-orange surfaces show subtle violet accents at the left obverse and deeper, more extensive areas of similar color across the reverse. Strongly lustrous and well struck with no apparent abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)
1870 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Shallow N in ONE (Type of 1869.) Lovely bronze-green and fire-red coloration graces this appealing Indian cent. A lustrous near-Gem with an above-average strike. A faint abrasion is noted on the neck. PCGS has graded 33 finer Red representatives (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1871 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Bold N in ONE. A startling two-toned specimen. The obverse is deep violet-brown except at the bottom, which shows elements of orange. Neither color prepares the viewer for the bright copper-orange and gold of the reverse. This near-Gem must be seen to be believed.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1872 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. The peripheral glimmers of deep pumpkin-orange yield swiftly to luminous walnut-brown on this near-Gem. Solidly detailed for the date and attractive. Population: 37 in 64 Brown, 5 finer (3/10).
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1872 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Bold N. This low mintage Premium Gem is richly patinated in sea-green, although orange-red lingers at the peripheries. Unabraded and satiny with no evident carbon. The obverse is well struck, as is the reverse aside from minor incompleteness near the upper border.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1873 1C Open 3 MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Coppery-gold luster is imbued with traces of light tan patina. An exquisitely struck piece. A light mark is visible on the cheek. Population: 51 in 65 Red and Brown, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1873 1C Open 3 MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Snow-6. Traces of misplaced digits appear in three different places near the bust truncation. A primarily Red cent whose pumpkin-gold surfaces have barely mellowed over the past 137 years. The strike is precise, and both sides display only minor carbon.(Registry values: P5)
1873 1C Closed 3 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Olive-brown accents grace both sides. The rest of the coin is reddish-orange on the obverse and brighter copper-orange on the reverse. Well struck with strong eye appeal.
Eagle Eye Photo Seal, card included.(Registry values: N1793)
Eagle Eye Photo Seal, card included.(Registry values: N1793)
1873 1C Closed 3 MS65 Red ICG. While atypical in terms of the presence of full mint red on this coin, both sides display the usually seen streakiness inherent in the improperly mixed alloy for this year. Well struck with lovely, problem-free surfaces. Only slight spotting is noticed (with magnification) and that is significantly subdued by the streakiness.(Registry values: N2998)
1873 1C Doubled LIBERTY, Closed 3 VF35 PCGS. CAC. Snow-1. FS-101. LIBERTY is widely die doubled, as are her eye and lips. This olive-brown Choice VF example has only minor marks from its limited stint in 19th century commerce. The 1873 Snow-1 is a popular Guide Book variety that is second in importance to only the rare 1888/7 overdate.(Registry values: P10)
1875 1C MS66 Red NGC. The 1875 Indian cent is generally a well-produced issue, but one nonetheless elusive in the Premium Gem grade of this piece. The strike is nearly full including on the feather tips, save for a single diamond on the ribbon. The coloration is equally impressive, lovely almond-tan and orange-red, all well within the confines of the Red designation. A beautiful example of this popular mid-1870s issue. Census: 4 in 66 Red, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1876 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Much more Red than Brown, but the central obverse display moderate mellowing to lilac. Crisply struck, lustrous, and void of marks or spots. The lower mintage 1876 is collectible in Mint State, but Premium Gems are highly elusive.(Registry values: N2998)
1876 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Sharply struck with beautifully rich red-orange toning, shimmering luster, and just a few minor field marks and flecks that limit the grade. High overall technical quality and aesthetic appeal. Population: 55 in 64 Red, 47 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1877 1C XF40 PCGS. Strong olive-brown coloration with hints of mustard. A pleasing, lightly circulated example of this popular Indian cent key with few significant abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)
1877 1C XF40 ANACS. Rich rose-violet overtones saturate the chocolate-brown surfaces of this lightly worn key-date cent. Softly struck on the portrait, though the weakness at the N in ONE on the reverse is actually a die diagnostic for business strikes. Housed in a small-format ANACS holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1877 1C AU58 PCGS. CAC. Shallow N. This chocolate-brown Borderline Uncirculated key date cent has only a whisper of wear on such highpoints as the ribbon and hair curl over Liberty's shoulder. There are no spots, and contact is also elusive, limited to an inconspicuous mark to the right of the date.(Registry values: N1793)
1878 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Rich reddish-orange color with just a few tiny spots in the fields close to the devices. Liberty's portrait is solidly detailed with four complete diamonds.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1878 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Crimson and gold-orange dominate the sharply struck surfaces of this Gem proof. A few grade-consistent marks are unimportant. Census: 89 in 65 Red and Brown, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1880 1C MS66 Red PCGS. The 1880 cent can be found occasionally in Gem condition and with full red surfaces, making it an excellent earlier date type coin. Both sides of this Premium Gem are awash in gorgeous orange-gold luster, and each is impeccably preserved. A full strike leaves complete definition over the design elements. Housed in a green-label holder. Population: 17 in 66 Red, 1 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1881 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Well struck with rich mint red to olive color, no obvious surface blemishes on either side, and attractive overall preservation. Just a few minor flyspecks are visible at the borders. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 72 in 65 Red, 26 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1887 1C MS65 Red NGC. Coppery-red and gold coloration bathes this adequately struck Gem. Light toning flecks are visible over each side. Census: 21 in 65 Red, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1888 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The surfaces are luminous with rich orange-gold color, and an attentive strike imparts sharp definition to the design elements, the sole exception being softness in the first three feathers. Minor spots are scattered on each side. Encapsulated in a green-label holder. Population: 30 in 65 Red, 13 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1888/7 1C VF30 PCGS. CAC. FS-301. Snow-1. A rim die break over the E in UNITED helps authenticate this key variety cent. The base of the 7 is visible, as is the left edge of its crossbar. All letters in LIBERTY are readable. The obverse is chocolate-brown, and the reverse has mildly granular tan-brown and gunmetal-blue toning.(Registry values: P10)
1895 1C MS67 Red NGC. CAC. The 1895 will never be rare in spotted Mint State, but fully Red coins in the lofty grade of MS67 are nearly impossible to locate. This Red Superb Gem thus provides the collector an infrequent opportunity. Vibrant copper-gold luster adorns both sides, each of which exhibits sharply struck design elements. Only a solitary tan freckle between the D and first S in UNITED STATES merits mention. Census: 8 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1897 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Intense reddish-orange luster tends to violet at certain angles. Strongly struck overall with only slight weakness at the tips of the feathers and on the diamonds decorating the ribbon. Population: 54 in 65 Red, 14 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1900 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Gold luster radiating from both sides of this Premium Gem displays a splash of orange on the upper obverse. Aside from softness in the first two feather tips, an exquisite strike is apparent on the design features. A couple of obverse marks and some light flecks may well preclude an even higher grade. Population: 58 in 66 Red, 6 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1901 1C MS67 Red and Brown NGC. Cherry-red, orange-gold, and apple-green dominate this lustrous Superb Gem. The lower right obverse border has an arc of deeper patina. Precisely struck, unabraded, and certified in a prior generation holder.
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2004), lot 5419, which realized $920.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2004), lot 5419, which realized $920.(Registry values: N1793)
1903 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A pinpoint-sharp Premium Gem with dazzling luster and lovely orange-red color with a touch of olive. Simply amazing eye appeal. Population: 59 in 66 Red, 5 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1908-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. This lustrous semi-key cent is generally peach-red, although occasional portions have mellowed to olive or lilac. Crisply struck and nearly unabraded with minor carbon near the C in CENT and the obverse rim at 9 o'clock. Housed in a green label holder.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (5/2003), lot 5257.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (5/2003), lot 5257.(Registry values: N1793)
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)
1909-S 1C AU58 PCGS. An occasional trace of gold luster peeks through the layer of tan patination. Well defined, with sharpness in all but the second diamond from the top. Devoid of mentionable marks or spots.(Registry values: N991)
1909-S 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. A luminous Select example of this final-year key. Primarily mahogany-brown surfaces show glimpses of faded pumpkin-orange. Small abrasions are noted on and near the portrait.
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1909-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. A key to the series, along with the 1877, although not as elusive today as that earlier date. This is a particularly attractive example. Each side shows the "woodgrain" effect that is commonly seen on 1909 cents of both design types. The brown color of the woodgrain mixes with the rich reddish hues seen over each side. Only minor softness is noted at the tips of the feathers.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. An eye-appealing example of this final-year mintmarked Indian cent key, well-defined with copper-orange luster that takes on elements of peripheral gold. A small flyspeck is noted at the lower part of the bust, but marks are few. PCGS has certified 14 finer Red representatives (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1859 1C PR65 NGC. Delightful rose, orange, and lilac colors intermingle across the surfaces of this razor-sharp Gem. Peppered flyspecks are particularly evident on the reverse of this otherwise unmarked specimen. A powerfully lustrous example of the first Indian Head cent. Only about 800 proofs are estimated to have been struck.(Registry values: N2998)
1861 1C PR66 NGC. An intricately struck Premium Gem with an orange-gold reverse and a straw-gold obverse. Carbon is virtually absent, and there is no indication of contact. 1,000 proofs were reported struck, but per Breen, a majority of 1861 proof sets were eventually melted by the Treasury as unsold. Census: 7 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1862 1C PR64 PCGS. An attractive copper-nickel Choice proof cent, boldly struck with hazy peach and rosewood surfaces. Modestly hairlined with a single spot before the bridge of Liberty's nose.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1864 1C Copper-Nickel PR65 PCGS. The overall quality of 1864 copper-nickel proof cents is not up to what is usually seen on 1862 proofs, which is what makes this coin special. Not only are the fields deeply mirrored, but most of the original pale color of the copper-nickel alloy remains. A few tiny specks of carbon are scattered over each side, these and a fine horizontal obverse planchet crack being the only surface distractions on this lovely Gem.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1864 1C Bronze No L PR67 Brown NGC. Ex: S.M. Damon Collection. This Superb Gem Brown example is one of about 150 or so bronze no-L proofs that were reportedly struck in 1864. Both sides yield an attractive mix of medium-brown, sky-blue, and crimson toning. Bold definition is apparent on the design elements, and glossy surfaces are impeccably preserved. Samuel Mills Damon (1841-1924) was an influential and wealthy Hawaii banker, and the son of legendary missionary Samuel C. Damon (1815-1885).
Ex: S.M. Damon Collection (Doyle, 3/2006), lot 2473, which realized $5,400.(Registry values: N4719)
Ex: S.M. Damon Collection (Doyle, 3/2006), lot 2473, which realized $5,400.(Registry values: N4719)
1864 1C Bronze No L PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. The obverse has yellow-gold borders and a lilac-toned center. The reverse has peripheral orange-gold but is primary steel-blue and deep plum-red. Fully struck and unabraded. The Guide Book lists a lowly mintage of 150+ pieces for the Bronze No L proof cent. An opportunity to acquire an attractive example of this underappreciated scarcity.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1864 1C Bronze No L PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. An elegant Choice survivor from the first bronze proof Indian cent issue, primarily mahogany on the obverse with ample pumpkin-orange on the reverse. Appealing and important. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 33 in 64 Red and Brown, 43 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1867 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Splendid orange and gold color combines with exquisite preservation for dynamic eye appeal. Well struck on the devices and legends Population: 34 in 64 Red, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1869 1C Cameo PR65 Red and Brown NGC. This Gem proof is very close to full Red, although the Indian's cheek and neck have slightly mellowed, as has the reverse exergue. Radiant pumpkin-gold is predominant, and the precisely struck surfaces exhibit only minute carbon.(Registry values: N1793)
1870 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Well struck and virtually mark-free with lovely orange-gold colors. The grade is limited by minuscule carbon specks on each side. Population: 29 in 64 Red, 27 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1873 1C Closed 3 PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Bold orange and rose colors with a generous measure of violet over the obverse, which is echoed on the reverse to a lesser extent. Great eye appeal even by Gem proof standards.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1873 1C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. Copper-golden luster is scarcely muted on much of this vibrant Red Gem, though deeper colors are visible within the reverse wreath. Suitably vibrant reflectivity shimmers over crisp features that were obviously the recipient of a powerful impression. Only minor flyspecks and spotting preclude an even finer designation. Population: 27 in 65 Red, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1875 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Luminous copper-gold surfaces display light rose and lime-green accents, and the design elements are well brought up. A few tiny, inoffensive flecks are visible on the obverse. Population: 29 in 64 Red, 14 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1877 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Bold N in ONE. The mintage figure for this key issue is debatable. Rick Snow's Guide Book suggests that although as many as 1,500 proofs may have been struck, 600 or so were destroyed or released for circulation. As a nearly Gem and nearly Red coin, this piece should satisfy many a collector's needs for a considerably smaller price than a Red Gem. Considerable contrast remains between the fields and devices, which show a scattered mix of pink, lilac, and brownish toning.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1877 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Deep cobalt-blue toning predominates, although the margins display wisps of gold, sea-green, and lavender. Needle-sharp and nearly devoid of contact. Only a small spot above the first 7 in the date merits mention. The 1877 is the lowest mintage date of the series, excluding the 1909-S.(Registry values: N4719)
1879 1C PR67 Red and Brown NGC. Bold copper-orange colors appear mostly at the margins, while the centers have vibrant magenta, blue, and violet hues. A carefully preserved specimen with outlandish eye appeal. Census: 2 in 67 Red and Brown, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1879 1C PR65 Red PCGS. This apricot-gold Gem has a full strike and virtually immaculate surfaces. The luster is satiny rather than flashy, a result of coinage from long-in-use proof dies. Population: 42 in 65 Red, 35 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1879 1C PR66 Red NGC. Orange and straw-gold alternate throughout this well struck and satiny Premium Gem. Nearly devoid of contact, and carbon is limited to a few minute flecks. Census: 19 in 66 Red, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1879 1C PR67 Red PCGS. A lustrous peach-gold Superb Gem that has the pinpoint-sharp strike expected of a proof Indian cent. More surprising is the complete absence of the flyspecks usually seen on survivors. Housed in a green label holder, and worthy of the finest set. Population: 10 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1881 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Fiery orange-gold surfaces display occasional splashes of lavender and sky-blue, and a well executed strike leaves strong definition on the design features. Devoid of mentionable contacts or spots, and housed in a first generation holder. Population: 53 in 65 Red, 27 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1884 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Snow-PR2. The 8s in the date are lightly repunched within the loops. Cherry-red, peach, and lemon colors make this cent much closer to Red than Brown. Fully struck with flashy fields and only a couple of tiny obverse flecks. Certified in a former generation holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1884 1C PR65 Red PCGS. Intricately struck and prominently mirrored with mark-free surfaces. A solitary speck northwest of the C in CENT will identify future appearances of the present Gem. Encased in an old green label holder. Population: 48 in 65 Red, 41 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1884 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Fire-red and orange dominate this fully struck and unabraded Premium Gem. The absence of carbon further confirms the lofty third party grade. Population: 31 in 66 Red, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1884 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. Vibrantly lustrous copper-orange surfaces show occasional patches of deeper violet color. Crisply defined and carefully preserved with considerable field-to-device contrast despite a minimal level of traditional frost. Great eye appeal. Census: 1 in 66 Red Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1885 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Splashes of orange, lime-green, crimson, and gold visit both sides of this Red Premium Gem proof. Sharp detail on the feather tips and the diamonds. There are no significant contact marks or unsightly spots to report. Population: 8 in 66 Red, 3 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1886 1C Type One PR66 Red PCGS. Ex: Heathgate Collection. The fields are deeply reflective and each side shows rich golden-red color, with deep purple-rose coloration observed on the upper reverse. Overall the coin is exquisitely preserved and free of distractions. Of the 4,290 proof cents struck this year, only 1,800 pieces were of the Type One variety. Population: 11 in 66 Red, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
1889 1C PR66 Red PCGS. Among the finest certified survivors of this 1880s production, both sides are ablaze with copper-golden luster. There is a tinge of bright golden iridescence intermingled over the reverse, and the surfaces retain their essentially mark-free appearance at all angles. A no-questions Premium Gem. Population: 8 in 66 Red, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1892 1C PR66 Red Cameo PCGS. Magnificent fire-red, lime-green, and orange-gold alternate across this needle-sharp and unabraded Premium Gem. The fields are prominently mirrored, and only a few pinpoint flecks on the central reverse preclude perfection. Population: 5 in 66 Red Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2004), lot 5358, which realized $5,520.(Registry values: P1)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2004), lot 5358, which realized $5,520.(Registry values: P1)
1895 1C PR65 Red PCGS. The glowing gold-orange surfaces of this Red Gem are dusky but show no signs of turning. A sharply struck specimen with great eye appeal. Population: 27 in 65 Red, 18 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1899 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Orange-gold patination adorns the obverse and apple-green, gold, and red the reverse. Almost fully defined except for softness in the first two feather tips. There are no significant marks or spots. Population: 23 in 66 Red and Brown, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1903 1C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. Bright copper-orange luster with occasional hints of lemon. Minor cloudiness is noted at the margins. This Red Gem specimen is housed in a first-generation holder. Population: 36 in 65 Red, 42 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1907 1C PR65 Red NGC. A brightly mirrored olive-gold specimen with irregular streaks of crimson toning over the obverse. Exquisitely struck and devoid of mentionable marks or spots.(Registry values: N2998)
1908 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. Pale copper-orange through the centers with the brick-red peripheral overtones taking on elements of violet. Strong mirrors generate considerable contrast with the textured, faintly frosted devices. Fully Red Cameo examples of this issue are highly elusive. Census: 2 in 66 Red Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1909 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. Lovingly preserved with violet-magenta patina that shows narrow crescents of bright orange close to the rims. This final proof Indian cent issue is challenging with such fine eye appeal.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
Lincoln Cents
1909 VDB 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Bold copper-orange color and effulgent luster make this Superb Gem ideal for the type collector. Incredible detail and eye appeal to match. PCGS has graded only one finer Red representative (3/10).(Registry values: N208)
1909 1C VDB DDO MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. FS-1101. The most popular doubled die of the VDB subtype, with the greatest spread on the parts of LIBERTY and the date closest to the center. Deep golden-brown surfaces show thin skeins of lighter copper color.
1909 1C VDB DDO MS65 Red PCGS. Breen-2053, FS-1101. The obverse has clearly visible die doubling on the date and RTY of LIBERTY, actually visible without magnification. This is the specific variety listed by Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton in their Cherrypicker's Guide, where they give it a four-star interest rating. The surfaces of this brilliant Mint State piece have frosty luster with attractive red and orange color. Population: 18 in 65 Red, 8 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.
From The Carter Family Collection.
1909 1C VDB DDO MS65 Red PCGS. FS-1102. The doubling on this variety is best evidenced by thickness through the letters of LIBERTY. The diagnostic die chip is in the upper loop of the R. Sharply struck with attractive orange-gold luster.
1909 1C VDB DDO MS65 Red PCGS. FS-1101. A considerable left-to-right spread is visible on the letters of LIBERTY and the date. Strongly struck with bold luster, largely in copper-gold and wheat. Minimally marked but with a few small carbon spots along the left obverse and reverse rims. Still, an appealing example of this popular variety.
1909 1C VDB DDO MS66 Red PCGS. FS-1102. The thickened and twisted letters in the word LIBERTY are the tip-off to this popular variant. Aside from the die variety, this is a highly attractive Premium Gem specimen with only minor flyspecks at the upper right obverse. Well-defined with bold and frosty copper-gold luster.
1909-S VDB 1C Fine 15 NGC. CAC. This medium brown key date cent has bold initials and pleasing detail on the lines of the wheat ears. The portrait shows expected wear, but Lincoln's profile remains clear. Devoid of spots and relevant abrasions.(Registry values: N1)
1909-S VDB 1C Fine 15 NGC. Deep chocolate-brown color with suggestions of cinnamon and orange. This Fine example has remarkably smooth surfaces for the level of wear it shows.(Registry values: N1)
1909-S VDB 1C Fine 15 PCGS. Deep brown surfaces offer subtle golden overtones. Significantly circulated but with few singularly mentionable marks. An ideal capstone coin for a Fine or Very Fine set of Lincoln cents.(Registry values: N1)
1909-S VDB 1C VF35 ANACS. A Choice VF example of the ever-popular first-year key issue, generally walnut-brown with cinnamon-gold accents on the reverse. Minimally abraded and appealing.
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1909-S VDB 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. This low mintage cent is a little too bright given its momentary stint in commerce. The wheat-gold fields display a whisper of granularity, particularly near LIBERTY, but are unabraded. Well struck and virtually Mint State in terms of wear.(Registry values: N991)
1909-S VDB 1C AU50 NGC. Medium tan patination runs over both sides of this AU representative. The design features are well defined, including sharpness on the mintmark and VDB initials. A couple of inoffensive marks are mentioned for complete accuracy.(Registry values: N991)
1909-S VDB 1C AU58 PCGS. Rich brown surfaces show peripheral flickers of orange and rose, more noticeably on the obverse. A barely circulated example of this popular key with as much eye appeal as a number of Mint State survivors.(Registry values: N991)
1909-S VDB 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Perhaps the best known issue in American numismatics, the 1909-S VDB has always been a key date in the Lincoln cent series. The tiny mintage of 484,000 pieces has always intrigued collectors and the story about the designer's initials is a numismatic favorite. Demand for this issue is incredible in all grades. The present near-Gem example is covered by bright yellow-gold patina with streaky undertones of red and golden-brown. The all-important initials are clearly visible at the bottom of the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Ruby-red and orange-gold consume the obverse, while the reverse is pumpkin-gold with hints of olive and fire-red. Lustrous and precisely struck with mark-free surfaces that display only minimal carbon. The VDB initials are bold. Demand for the famously low mintage 1909-S VDB cent has been a hobby mainstay for generations.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Uncirculated examples of the 1909-S VDB are generally available, as they were widely hoarded at the time of their release. These coins sell quickly in all grades to both complete-set collectors and those simply fascinated with the lore of the issue. More than a thousand Gem specimens carrying the Red and Brown color designation have been certified, but only 73 are finer (3/10). The current Red and Brown MS65 displays coppery-gold patination with traces of light tan. The design elements are sharply impressed, with just the hair over Lincoln's ear revealing minor softness. The surfaces are devoid of mentionable abrasions or unsightly spots. A toning spot on the lower right wheat stalk is mentioned for accuracy. This piece will fit comfortably into a high-grade Lincoln cent collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. This is a marvelously well-struck 1909-S VDB, especially on the reverse, with excellent color and appeal. The obverse is a mellow brick-red, while the reverse has lighter shades of almond and jade-green. A small rectangular area of wavy toning appears under a loupe on the reverse, interesting but not grade-affecting. The S mintmark in this position, one of four known, is flush at the top with the bottoms of the 9s and shifted partially right beneath the 0 in the date.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Lavender elements that turn to violet-brown at the margins accent the softly lustrous surfaces of this Gem, which are copper-orange otherwise. A well-defined and tantalizing example of this famous key date. PCGS has graded 29 finer Red and Brown representatives (3/10).
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. Considerable orange-gold luster is visible beneath splashes of reddish-tan patina and a well executed strike delivers strong definition to the design features, including the lines and grains of the wheat stalks, the designer's initials, and the mintmark. A nicely preserved piece. Census: 44 in 66 Red and Brown, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. This is, perhaps, the most well-known collector date coin in the 20th century, and this specimen is worthy of any high-grade collection. Much of the original red patina remains, but there is also a significant presence of brown on the obverse while the reverse has almost fully intact mint red. The obverse striking details are just a bit soft over the high points, this being the only negative aspect we can point out about this magnificent coin. Census: 44 in 66 Red and Brown, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1909-S VDB 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Peach and lime shades endow this lustrous and minimally abraded Choice key date cent. Carbon is minor, and noticeable only beneath the first A in AMERICA. The VDB initials are fully struck, as is the remainder of the design. Encased in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S VDB 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Iridescent canary-gold, olive-green, and rose-red endow this lustrous and fully struck key date Lincoln. Traces of an old fingerprint on the shoulder and reverse exergue decide the grade, since neither side has any abrasions. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. A wonderful Red Gem example of this famous cent variety, the "Holy Grail" for the millions of young collectors in the 1950s and 1960s filling Whitman folders from pocket change or paper route payments. The lustrous peach-gold and olive surfaces lack marks or spots. The strike is full, even on the VDB initials. Certified in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. Different aspects of the hobby wax and wane in popularity, but demand for the low mintage '09-S VDB is always extremely high, since so many collectors assemble sets of the long-running series. The present sun-gold Gem is essentially devoid of contact, and the strike is full throughout, even on the all-important initials.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The orange-gold mint luster swirls around each side of this lovely Gem and a powerful strike sharpens the design features, including the all-important mintmark and VDB initials. The only surface distractions are a few microscopic flecks of carbon on the obverse and a mark on Lincoln's temple. Nevertheless, a highly appealing coin. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S VDB 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This example has the mintmark tilted noticeably to the right, with the right serif below the left edge of the digit 0. Several obverse dies for the 1909-S VDB cent are known, and they are distinguished almost exclusively by the mintmark position. This is good knowledge to gain when seeking an example of this issue. Over the past two decades, PCGS and the other grading services have virtually eliminated the problem of counterfeit examples. In the mid-1980s, before PCGS started operations, a former grader for ANACS claimed that about half of the '09-S VDB cents in existence were not genuine. Today, this counterfeit problem is no longer a problem. This is a glowing, full red example of this highly desirable date. Realistically, the term "red" is a misnomer, as the surfaces have bright yellow-orange color that is typical of some Mint State survivors. A few minor surface marks are present, but of little significance.(Registry values: N1793)
1909 1C MS67 Red PCGS. The Lincoln cents of 1909 have been on fire recently, with the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's 1809 birth occurring in February of last year and the 2009-dated centennial cents featuring scenes from Lincoln's life fanning the flames. Although no VDB designer's initials are present on this Superb Gem, series aficionados know that in MS67 Red this issue is actually much more elusive. This piece offers splendid appeal with an almond-gold obverse and fiery orange-red reverse. The mattelike surfaces are virtually flawless and spot-free. Population: 58 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1909-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Whispers of copper-gold luster peek through the thin veil of light tan patina. Sharply struck and revealing no mentionable marks or spots.(Registry values: N991)
1909-S 1C S Over Horizontal S MS65 Red PCGS. FS-1502. This Guide Book variety is immensely popular, Mint State pieces with fully Red surfaces particularly so. This honey-gold example is sharply struck with the blundered mintmark plain under magnification.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
1910-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. Light copper-gold to peach color with a few spots of deeper red noted along the upper reverse rim. This sharply struck Premium Gem is carefully preserved and beautiful. Census: 46 in 66 Red, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1910-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Despite a mintage of slightly over 6 million pieces, the 1910-S is elusive today with fully Red surfaces, since it was not saved in quantity. This fresh Premium Gem offers strong eye appeal, thanks to crisp detail and warmly lustrous copper-orange surfaces that show glints of gold. Population: 59 in 66 Red, 2 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1911-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Ex: Tom Mershon. The passage of time has failed to diminish the vibrancy or the fiery color of this splendid red-orange Gem. Appearing to have been recently removed from an original roll, this wonderful Premium Gem shows just a few scattered flecks of carbon under magnification. A relatively available issue in lesser Mint State grades, the 1911-D is seldom offered with the technical quality that this pristine example possesses. The typical 1911-D is softly struck with some brown to the color. This piece is definitely atypical in both respects. Population: 18 in 66 Red, 1 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. Dusky reddish-orange and violet hues mingle on this Gem, with a streak of lighter color crossing Lincoln's head. Attractively preserved and housed in a green label holder.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1912 1C MS66 Red PCGS. This pumpkin-gold Premium Gem is virtually devoid of contact, and carbon flecks are nearly as minimal. Meticulously struck and highly lustrous, and housed in a green label holder. PCGS has certified seven finer Red representatives (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1912-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Vibrant copper-orange color overall with a hint of violet at the right reverse. The obverse also shows evidence of a fingerprint. A well-defined example, minimally abraded.(Registry values: N1793)
1912-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A satiny peach-red Gem of this challenging issue. Carbon is minimal, and contact is inconsequential. Nicely struck and highly attractive. All San Francisco issues between 1909 and 1915 have low mintages. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 43 in 65 Red, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1913-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Satiny and sharply struck, with distinctly matte-like textures. Gold-orange surfaces reveal just a few small toning flecks.(Registry values: N1793)
1913-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Ex: Tom Mershon. It is a curious fact that most high grade survivors of this otherwise indifferently produced issue are sharply struck. On the other hand, locating a high grade (MS65 Red or finer) 1913-D cent is not at all easy. The present satiny Premium Gem must be considered one of the finest coins extant, and it is sharply struck throughout. Dominant copper color covers both sides, neither of which reveals a single distracting abrasion. A couple of carbon flecks are seen on the reverse, one under the C of CENT.
Ex: The Jack Lee Estate Collection (Heritage, 2/2009), lot 413.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: The Jack Lee Estate Collection (Heritage, 2/2009), lot 413.(Registry values: N2998)
1913-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. Bright copper-orange and peach colors prevail on this Red Gem, though the lower reverse shows a small patch of ruby-violet. The devices are strongly impressed with a single small, diagonal abrasion between Lincoln's beard and the first 1 in the date. One of just 16 MS65 Red examples graded by NGC, with none numerically finer in the color category (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1914-D 1C XF40 PCGS. Deep mahogany color with rich violet and blue overtones. Light, even wear lends this XF key-date coin excellent eye appeal for the grade. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N991)
1914-D 1C MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Both sides of this Select key-date representative display display soft reddish luster beneath the veil of light tan patination. A solid strike imparts strong definition to the design features, including the hair, bow tie, and lines in the wheat stalk. Some small flecks are visible, more so on the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1914-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. The 1914-D has a higher mintage than only two other Lincoln cents, the 1909-S VDB and the 1931-S, both of which were widely hoarded upon issue. The 1914-D was little-saved in Mint State, and examples of the present quality are highly desirable. This is a satiny and precisely struck near-Gem, more Red than Brown although the fields above the date and beneath AMERICA have mellowed slightly toward lilac-brown.(Registry values: N2998)
1914-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Rich violet and lavender hues cover most of this near-Gem, but faded copper-orange appears on a strong minority of the surfaces. Well struck with surprisingly smooth surfaces for this little-saved San Francisco issue.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1915 1C MS67 Red NGC. Ex: Pittman. There was no plate in the Pittman catalog, so our pedigree is based strictly on the NGC label. This Superb Gem has wonderful original orange mint color with traces of carbon on the obverse, and slight mellowing on the reverse. The borders are weakly defined, especially in the vicinity of the lettering, as David Akers describes in the Pittman catalog. The 1915 is a plentiful date, although Superb Gem examples are nearly impossible to obtain. Census: 1 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: New Netherlands Coin Co. (10/19/1943); John Jay Pittman (David Akers, 10/1997), lot 308.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: New Netherlands Coin Co. (10/19/1943); John Jay Pittman (David Akers, 10/1997), lot 308.(Registry values: N2998)
1915-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Splashes of tan patina reside on the lustrous gold surfaces of this Select S-mint representative and a well executed strike leaves good detail on the design features. A few minute marks do not unduly disturb.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1915-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Significant copper-orange clings to the margins, though the centers have largely mellowed to umber and brown on this near-Gem. Well-defined with a surprising element of flashiness to the luster.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1916-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Strong yellow and orange hues cross this lustrous and minimally abraded near-Gem. Sharply struck with a couple of subtle gray areas on the bust truncation. Like all branch mint issues from the teens, the 1916-S is elusive with fully Red surfaces. Housed in an old green label holder.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1917 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Although massively produced with more than 196 million pieces struck, it is surprising that no more than 124 pieces exist today in PCGS MS66 Red condition (3/10). This is a bright orange-red example that is fully struck in all areas. There are no notable defects and the surfaces are matte-like, as often seen on this issue, with bright satiny mint luster and a hint of attractive darker Red coloration around the rims.(Registry values: N491)
1918 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. Textured copper-orange surfaces have an echo of lemon-gold at the upper reverse. A carefully preserved example ideal for the Registry collector. PCGS has graded just 10 finer Red representatives (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1918-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Copper-orange color dominates this lustrous near-Gem. Small streaks of darker color appear at the right obverse, and a spot is noted on Lincoln's jaw. PCGS has graded 35 finer Red representatives (2/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1919 1C MS67 Red PCGS. The surfaces are nearly flawless on this Superb Gem early P-mint, and one will have to look long and hard to find any trace of carbon. The strike is full, with the whiskers on Lincoln completely defined and the top of the O in ONE crisp as well. The finely granular surfaces have bright copper-golden color. Population: 58 in 67 Red, 15 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1919 1C MS67 Red NGC. A spectacular example of this "common" early issue. The surfaces are bright and very flashy with copper-gold luster. A full strike shows full definition throughout. Amazingly clean surfaces are devoid of mentionable contact marks or spots. Census: 11 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1919 1C MS67 Red PCGS. The 1919 is available with little trouble through MS65 Red, and even Premium Gems with that color designation can be located with little difficulty. Superb Gems are much more challenging, and finer-grade specimens are nearly unobtainable. This impressive coin is imbued with bright orange-gold luster and just the slight hint of light green. Sharply struck and impeccably preserved. Population: 58 in 67 Red, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1919-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Satin luster and even reddish-tan coloration grace both sides of this near-Gem cent. Boldly struck with crisp details on all of the obverse design elements and just a trace of weakness on some of the reverse letters. A handful of scattered carbon flecks are noted on each side of this conditionally scarce example.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1919-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The 1919-S, with a mintage that approaches 140 million pieces, is available in most grades. David Bowers (2008), however, writes: "Sharply struck pieces with original color are in the minority." The original copper-orange surfaces of this full Red specimen are laced with traces of mint-green. Well struck except for softness on the right portion of the right wheat stalk, and free of significant marks or spots. Population: 21 in 65 Red, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1919-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This Red Gem is one of only 21 pieces so graded at PCGS, with just one Red coin finer (3/10). The coin's surfaces, while mellowed slightly, are still well within the confines of the Red designation. The coin is fully struck on the mintmark, Lincoln's coat and beard, and the wheat ears and legends on the reverse. Housed in a green label holder. A prime opportunity for the Lincoln cent aficionado.
Ex: The Jack Lee Estate Collection (Heritage, 2/2009), lot 451.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: The Jack Lee Estate Collection (Heritage, 2/2009), lot 451.(Registry values: N2998)
1920 1C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. A shining Premium Gem with a variety of "Red" colors on the surfaces, including pale gold and rich orange and peach. A shallow vertical mark is in the right obverse field, visible only at certain angles.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1920-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Apricot and canary-gold hues encompass this shimmering and intricately impressed Gem. No abrasions are present, and only minute carbon on the lower right quadrant denies a higher grade. A difficult Denver issue to secure in spot-free full Red, with just five finer Red examples known to PCGS (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1921 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Copper-orange color is fresh and virtually undimmed, with only a few tiny spots overall and a suggestion of green near the borders. Smoothly lustrous and sharply struck. PCGS has graded only 11 finer Red specimens (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1922-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. The copper-orange and antique-gold surfaces of this Gem display splashes of sky-blue and crimson, especially on the reverse. Boldly impressed save for minor softness at the right reverse. A shallow graze at the left wheat ear influences the technical grade more than the eye appeal.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse Fine 12 ANACS. FS-401. Die Pair 2. A chocolate-brown example of the popular Strong Reverse 1922 No D cent. While the well-worn obverse is blurry with a pinscratch above the date, the reverse exhibits characteristic sharpness on the wheat ears.(Registry values: P2)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse Fine 15 PCGS. FS-401. Die Pair 2. Significantly worn, yet the characteristically bold detail on the reverse persists. Small carbon spots are noted on Lincoln's jaw and at the reverse periphery.(Registry values: P2)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse VF20 ANACS. FS-401. Die Pair 2. Housed in a small-format ANACS holder from the ANA era. Rosewood surfaces are consistently glossy on both the weak obverse and the strong reverse. Lightly abraded but with far more detail than contemporary standards for a VF20 piece; the interested bidder is encouraged to view the coin and judge its state for himself or herself.(Registry values: P2)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse VF25 PCGS. FS-401. Die Pair #2. The most prominent (some would say only true) No D variety for the 1922 cent, presented here as a moderately worn example. The typically weak golden-brown obverse has numerous spots of darker color, which also appear on the reverse to a lesser extent.(Registry values: P2)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse VF35 PCGS. FS-401. Die Pair 2. A charming Choice VF coin with hints of gold-orange color at the lower reverse of this otherwise walnut-brown example. The sharp reverse is key to the eye appeal and price.(Registry values: P2)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse VF35 PCGS. FS-401. Die Pair 2. This attractive chocolate-brown example has all the attributes of Die Pair 2, such as a bold reverse and relatively sharp detail on TRUST and the final 2 in the date.(Registry values: P2)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse VF35 PCGS. FS-401. Die Pair 2. A deep golden-brown example that is void of spots. The obverse is unmarked, while the reverse has inconspicuous thin lines near the T in CENT and above the N in ONE. As always for this key date cent, the reverse is much sharper than the obverse, due to a worn obverse die.(Registry values: P2)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse XF40 PCGS. FS-401. Die Pair #2. Glossy chocolate-brown on the obverse with a more matte reverse that offers blue overtones. Sharply defined on the latter side with a single prominent scrape below the T in CENT.(Registry values: P2)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse XF45 PCGS. FS-401. Die Pair #2. Mocha and violet-brown hues prevail on this Choice XF coin, though the rims show glimmers of more golden color. Both the characteristically weak obverse and the impressively detailed reverse exhibits only minor, even wear. A lovely representative of this popular Guide Book variety.(Registry values: P2)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse AU53 PCGS. CAC. FS-401. Die Pair 2. Full delineation within the lines of the wheat ears confirms the coveted Strong Reverse variety. TRUST is sharper than IN GOD WE, another diagnostic. This chocolate-brown key date cent lacks obtrusive abrasions, and both sides retain noticeable luster.(Registry values: P2)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse AU55 PCGS. FS-401. Die Pair 2. A deep brown representative of this widely pursued key date. The Philadelphia Mint omitted cent production in 1922 due to heavy Peace dollar coinage, significant to the importance of the No D variety. The partly lustrous surfaces confirm minimal circulation, despite soft definition on the portrait caused by a lapped obverse die.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
1923-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Golden-tan surfaces are splashed with whispers of maroon-brown on the obverse and reddish-gold and light blue on the reverse. The devices are well struck. Close inspection reveals no significant marks or spots.(Registry values: N991)
1923-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. A sharply struck, satiny, and essentially unabraded example of this conditionally rare branch mint issue. Predominantly copper-red with lilac shades on the portrait and portions of the reverse field.
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1924 1C MS66 Red PCGS. This handsome copper-gold representative has dynamic cartwheel sheen and uncommonly carbon-free surfaces. Marks are also conspicuously absent, and the strike is bold save for the top of the O in ONE. Certified in a green label holder. Population: 65 in 66 Red, 4 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Dusky reddish-orange surfaces fade into violet through most of the right obverse and the reverse. This well struck near-Gem is housed in a green label holder.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. This shimmering orange-red near-Gem has a solid strike and a carbon-free appearance with only a suggestion of a fingerprint below the word TRUST on the obverse. A shallow, curved mark on Lincoln's cheek contributes to the grade, but the surfaces are minimally abraded otherwise. PCGS has certified 39 finer Red representatives (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1925 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Beautiful peach-red luster dominates the fields and devices, while the rims display glimpses of lemon-gold. The strike is intricate, marks are absent, and any carbon is microscopic. An important acquisition for the competitive Registry Set collector. Population: 55 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1925-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Vibrant copper-orange colors with accents in rose and lavender. Remarkably bright and eye-appealing for this challenging issue, though areas of striking weakness are visible on the portrait and small spots on the wheat ears. Attractive and housed in an early-generation holder. PCGS has certified two numerically finer Red representatives (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1925-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. Orange-gold luster embraces both sides of this Select S-mint representative. A minor semicircular planchet defect is visible in the lower left obverse. Moderate striking incompleteness, as usually seen on Mint State examples of the issue. Population: 21 in 63 Red, 63 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1926 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Fantastically lustrous with sharp detail, particularly on the reverse wheat ears. Both sides offer lovely salmon color that is essentially unturned. Population: 79 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N491)
1926 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Intense reddish-orange luster dominates the eye appeal of this well-defined Superb Gem. Tied for the finest Red example known to PCGS (3/10) and as such a Registry collector's essential.(Registry values: N491)
1926-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Lively orange-red luster with glimpses of lavender. Minor spotting on the reverse influences the technical grade, but the obverse displays well.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1927 1C MS67 Red NGC. Copper-orange color in the centers and soft lime-green on the borders. Sharp, uniform definition on the design features with few marks of any significance. A vibrant Superb Gem, tied for numerically finest known to NGC or PCGS (3/10). While the 1927 is common in Mint State, with a mintage exceeding 144 million pieces, fully Red examples sporting the technical quality and aesthetic appeal of this coin are uncommon.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1928 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Beautiful copper-orange luster radiates both sides of this Superb Gem. Sharply struck and free of significant marks or spots. Population: 53 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Strongly struck with warm ruby-orange luster. Planchet scrapes are noted at the upper right obverse and upper left reverse. Housed in a green label holder.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1930-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Strong and swirling luster is largely bright copper-orange, with a patch at the lower reverse slightly muted. This well-defined Red Premium Gem displays well.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1931-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Warm reddish-orange surfaces show only the slightest tinge of violet on the obverse. Well-defined and attractive, tied for the finest Red example known to PCGS (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1933 1C MS67 Red PCGS. The 1933 Lincoln cent is more difficult to locate than its mintage would indicate, but high grade examples are available with patience. However, specimens in MS67 Red are decidedly rare, as neither NGC nor PCGS has certified any Red examples finer (3/10). The satiny surfaces of this impressively well-preserved specimen display original Red color combined with scintillating mint luster.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1948-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Warmly lustrous orange surfaces have rich, almost saturated color with rose accents. A strongly defined Superb Gem with immense eye appeal. Population: 40 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse Genuine PCGS. FS-101. 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, this coin has the details of an AU specimen that has been whizzed and recolored. Unnaturally prooflike, and artificially toned in deep cherry-red and orange shades.
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. FS-101. Chocolate-brown fields accompany cobalt-blue devices. This key date cent has a wealth of detail, and luster is retained in design crevices. The borders have occasional gray verdigris. The most prominent doubled die in American numismatics.
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse AU50 ANACS. FS-101. The much-favored Guide Book variety, housed in a vintage ANACS holder. The obverse has a light copper-gold center, but this swiftly gives way to the deep orange and blue-brown shades that dominate the rest of that side and the reverse.(Registry values: N991)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse AU50 ANACS. FS-101. Whispers of orange-gold luster in the recessed areas peek through the deep purplish-tan patination. A nicely impressed example of this popular variety. Both sides are devoid of mentionable marks or spots. Housed in an older ANACS holder.(Registry values: N991)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. FS-101. Incorrectly designated as FS-101A on the ANACS insert. This key date doubled die cent displays only slight wear on Lincoln's jaw and cheekbone, but the ruby-red, peach, and lime-green toning is unnatural, and granularity is noted above LIBERTY and on Lincoln's shoulder.
Ex: Orlando FUN (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 60531, which realized $1,092.50.(Registry values: N991)
Ex: Orlando FUN (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 60531, which realized $1,092.50.(Registry values: N991)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse AU55 NGC. FS-101. A pleasing golden-brown Choice AU example of this famous mint error. The obverse legends are die doubled with such a spread that it can be noticed with the unaided eye. Satiny and minimally abraded with minor wear on the portrait highpoints.(Registry values: N991)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse AU58 ANACS. FS-101. Glossy with violet and blue-brown colors overall. Well struck with glints of gold at the peripheral obverse and a forking streak of light green through the central reverse. Housed in a small-format ANACS holder.(Registry values: N991)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS62 Brown PCGS. FS-101. A satiny and glossy example of this spectacular doubled die variety. The obverse is olive-gold and lilac-red, while the reverse is apple-green with peripheral violet tints. Sharply struck throughout, and post-strike contact is inconsequential for the assigned grade.(Registry values: N991)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS62 Brown NGC. FS-101. Glossy brown surfaces are imbued with hints of soft blue. A sharply struck example of this popular variety. A light mark above the 1 in the date is not overly offensive.(Registry values: N991)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. FS-101. Closer to Red than Brown, since the sun-gold and orange-red surfaces are faded to gray only on the reverse exergue, the portrait, and the upper right obverse field. A well struck and shimmering representative of this famous doubled die variety.(Registry values: N991)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red and Brown NGC. FS-101. Q. David Bowers estimates a surviving population of about 3,000 to 4,000 1955 Doubled Die cents in all grades today. Most examples seen are in lower Mint State grades and near-Gems are quite scarce. Well defined design elements are evident on this exciting specimen, and the dramatic doubling that characterizes this issue is easily observed. The surfaces are enhanced with a pleasing crimson patina, with original red color clinging to the devices. Census: 86 in 64 Red and Brown, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 Red NGC. FS-101. The 1955 Doubled Die cents were actually caught within hours of striking. Chief Coiner Sydney Engel was presented with several examples, and a decision had to be made. He decided the demand for cents was greater than the Mint's desire for perfection. To prevent the release of an estimated 20,000 to 24,000 pieces, he would have had to condemn the entire midnight to 8 a.m. shift's production of approximately 10 million cents. As a result, shortly afterward these pieces began to turn up in the channels of commerce. This is a bright pinkish-red example with just a few tiny spots.
Ex: 2006 FUN Sale (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 341.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: 2006 FUN Sale (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 341.(Registry values: N1793)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 Red PCGS. FS-101. Without a doubt, the 1955 Doubled Die is the most widely known of all doubled die varieties, discovered within a year of its production and at a time when few people cared about such varieties. Today, many collectors are searching for new, undiscovered doubled dies and other varieties, mostly obscure and nearly impossible to see without magnification. One of the features that makes this such a popular variety is that it can be seen with the naked eye and is instantly recognized. This is an original deep, cherry-red example with a few tiny spots and some scattered muting of color on the reverse.
Ex: Long Beach Sale (6/2006), lot 420. (Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Long Beach Sale (6/2006), lot 420. (Registry values: N1793)
1955 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red PCGS. Ex: Ron Bozarth Collection. FS-101. This is the "original" doubled die Lincoln cent, discovered and recorded long before most or all others in this series. Virtually all of the bright golden-red mint color survives on this fully lustrous example, with only a few trivial flecks of carbon here and there. A pair of small cuts on Lincoln's cheek and temple are the primary grade-limiting factor. Although quite a number of these have been similarly graded, only 18 finer examples have been certified by PCGS (3/10).
Ex: 2006 FUN Sale (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 79.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: 2006 FUN Sale (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 79.(Registry values: N2998)
1957-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. This stunning Superb Gem Red 1957-D Lincoln cent would be a welcome addition to any fine Registry Set. The satiny surfaces are virtually flawless and the vibrant mint luster enhances the intense visual appeal. Population: 18 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1963-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. Ex: Ron Bozarth Collection. Boldly struck with uniform golden-red surfaces that show innumerable die polish lines. A gorgeous Premium Gem, tied for the finest Red example known to PCGS (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1971 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red PCGS. FS-101. Doubling is evident on the LIBER of LIBERTY and several letters of the motto. The surfaces are medium-orange with minor spotting. For coins specifically certified as the variety, Population: 12 in 64 Red, 9 finer (2/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1971 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red PCGS. FS-101. Most prominently doubled at the outer lettering and numbers on the obverse, most notably the beginning of LIBERTY. A bright copper-gold near-Gem with a few thin skeins of deeper color noted on each side.
1971 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS65 Red PCGS. FS-101, obverse strongly doubled, especially at LIBERTY and the motto. A scarce variety, Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton award this issue a high interest factor. The present coin is a stunning Red Gem, with the characteristic doubling plainly visible at a glance. To date, PCGS has graded nine Red Gem examples of this variety, with none finer; while NGC has certified no specimen in MS65 Red, with one finer (3/10).
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Red PCGS. FS-101. The famous Guide Book variety with a prominent spread on all alphanumeric characters and the right edge of Lincoln's coat. Color ranges from pale copper-gold to orange and an atmospheric peach.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Red PCGS. FS-101. The surfaces are wonderfully original. The obverse is light red with yellow peripheral accents, while the reverse is a bit deeper in hue.(Registry values: N991)
1984 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS68 Red PCGS. FS-101. Lincoln's ear, lower beard (particularly at the neck), and bowtie are prominently doubled. This is a virtually perfect cherry-red and lilac example that shows minor pimpling in the fields (as struck), but absolutely no post-striking flaws on either side. Population: 16 in 68 Red, none finer at either service (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
SMS Lincoln Cents
1965 1C SMS SP66 Red Cameo PCGS. A sharply struck example that offers above-average contrast for a Special Mint Set coin. The copper-orange surfaces are untoned and free of unpleasant spotting.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1909 1C VDB PR63 Red PCGS. This satiny specimen displays consistent straw-gold color and is unabraded. A powerful loupe reveals infrequent pinpoint carbon. An important single-year proof design subtype that is much scarcer than its reported mintage of 1,194 pieces would suggest, especially in full Red.(Registry values: N1793)
1909 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Adequately struck on the design elements, save for the hair over Lincoln's ear. The obverse displays pleasing coppery-gold coloration, ceding to orange hues on the reverse. Carefully preserved and abrasion-free.(Registry values: N991)
1909 1C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. The sharpness on ONE CENT, the hair, bow tie, and elsewhere betray the proof status, as do the squared-off rims and the small obverse die lines that identify this die as a carryover from the 1909 VDB proofs. Tiny die lines run diagonally from the tip of the nose into the right field, and a larger die line runs from the rear of the coat into the left field below the T in LIBERTY. Both sides display shades of orange and light tan, and a couple of faint field ticks behind the head and above LIBERTY are unbothersome. Population: 55 in 65 Red, 45 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1910 1C PR64 Brown NGC. Deep bluish-violet patination covers this near-Gem proof Lincoln. Sharply struck and exceptionally preserved. Census: 18 in 64 Brown, 20 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N491)
1910 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. This beautiful Premium Gem proof Lincoln cent is attributed by the high, squared-off rims, added detail in Lincoln's beard, hair, and bow tie, and the full strike on ONE CENT and throughout both sides. Kevin Flynn's 2009 Lincoln Cent Matte Proofs asserts that although 4,083 examples were struck, the issue is rare in PR65 and very rare in PR66. This splendid piece boasts premium eye appeal, with brick-orange color on the obverse and similar color on the reverse, along with added mint-green tints. Population: 19 in 66 Red and Brown, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1910 1C PR64 Red PCGS. The orange-gold surfaces of this near-Gem proof exhibit sharply struck design elements. Freckles of light blue run over the obverse and a couple of minute flecks are visible on the lower reverse.(Registry values: N991)
1911 1C PR64 Red PCGS. An exacting strike imparts sharp definition to the design elements of this fully Red near-Gem. A few small bluish toning spots are visible on each side, as is a splash of lime-green and rose in the right obverse field. A couple of small marks in the upper left obverse field preclude Gem status. Population: 22 in 64 Red, 35 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1911 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Granular gold-red surfaces host exquisitely detailed devices. A few scattered flyspecks are present on each side but barely disturb the pleasing appearance of this matte proof. Population: 22 in 64 Red, 35 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1912 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. A marvelous matte proof with a mixture of caramel-orange and deeper olive and oak-brown shadings. Partial woodgrain patterning lends this Select specimen distinctive visual appeal.(Registry values: N491)
1912 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Matte surfaces show a mix of dusky copper-orange and glistening blue-brown. A sharp specimen with few significant disturbances on either side.
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1912 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. While violet and magenta shadings dominate the obverse, the fringe copper-orange color seen on that side is more prominent on the reverse. This is a crisp Gem specimen of this popular matte proof issue and a coin that is sure to attract the collector who prefers colorful toning. Population: 40 in 65 Red and Brown, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1912 1C PR64 Red PCGS. An exquisitely struck near-Gem that has impressive honey-gold color with occasional olive streaks. There is a tiny planchet flaw above the 9 in the date, and another in the upper left obverse, but the surfaces are seemingly free from post-strike impairments. Population: 32 in 64 Red, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1913 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Even though the 1913 had a proof output of 2,983 pieces, that initial output had little influence on the number of high grade, full red survivors. This is an amazing piece. The surfaces are almost entirely red with just the slightest, even browning over each side. Both obverse and reverse are distraction-free. For the value buyer, this is a proof worth pursuing. Population: 11 in 66 Red and Brown, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1913 1C PR63 Red PCGS. Pale copper-gold color on the obverse with a more reddish hue on the reverse. This Select specimen shows minor to moderate spotting but is otherwise an exceptional example for the grade.(Registry values: N491)
1913 1C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. The 1913 is considered the most "common" date in the matte proof series. "Common" must certainly be understood in the context of the series and also in the context of coins certified with fully intact red surfaces. Only 41 pieces have been so graded by PCGS in PR65 with 28 finer (3/10). This is an outstanding piece. The striking details are razor-sharp and the surfaces are rich red on the obverse with pale olive on the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1914 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Razor-sharp striking definition with unusual and beautiful color. Ruby, orange, and violet shadings dominate the eye appeal of the finely textured surfaces. The 1914 matte proof Lincoln cent has a mintage of 1,365 pieces, less than half the figure of the previous year and a sign of collector fatigue with the matte proof concept. Population: 29 in 66 Red and Brown, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1914 1C PR64 Red PCGS. Rich peach hues dominate both sides. An exquisitely struck and satiny example of this scarce proof issue. Distributed small flecks decide the grade.(Registry values: N991)
1915 1C PR66 Brown PCGS. CAC. As Kevin Flynn notes in his new (2009) and useful reference on Lincoln Cent Matte Proofs, Lincoln's head looks positively hairy on this issue, and the wealth of detail present throughout includes the beard, bowtie, coats, and ONE CENT in particular on the reverse, with high, squared-off rims and a "nice sharp corner between the edge and rim." Flynn estimates that only 1,150 pieces were struck, the same quantity as the Buffalo nickel matte proofs according to the National Archives, supported the contention that both were sold in minor proof sets. This piece offers smooth milk-chocolate surfaces with some only slightly mellowed red remaining on the obverse, while the reverse shows tinges of deep bluish-purple. Essential contact is absent. A remarkable coin for the many collectors pursuing Brown and Red and Brown cent collections.(Registry values: N991)
1915 1C PR63 Red PCGS. Pleasing golden patina takes on a brighter hue on the reverse and in the protected areas of the obverse. The design elements are sharply struck with Lincoln's hair displaying particularly crisp definition. A few small flecks are scattered over both sides. Population: 1 in 63 Red, 42 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N491)
1916 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. Kevin Flynn maintains in his new Lincoln Cent Matte Proofs reference that only 600 examples of this final-year matte Lincoln were issued, making it by far the lowest production of the series. The uniformly sharp details and squared-off rims are diagnostic. The fine-grained matte granular surfaces are prominent on this piece, and beautiful cobalt-blue dominates the obverse, with the reverse tinged in yellow-green. Signs of contact or carbon are absent. Population: 11 in 65 Brown, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1916 1C PR64 Red PCGS. This fully struck Choice Red proof cent features slightly mellowed orange and rose color. Both sides are virtually void of carbon, the perennial villain of high grade cents. The 2010 Guide Book reports a proof mintage of only 600 pieces. Population: 12 in 64 Red, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1936 1C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Splashes if aqua-green, crimson, and blue reside on the head of Lincoln leaving most of the remaining surfaces in brilliant copper-gold. Well struck, and showing minute planchet marks on the reverse. Devoid of mentionable contact marks and spots. Census: 8 in 66 Red and Brown, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N491)
1936 1C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR64 Red NGC. CAC. Subtle splashes of lilac visit the coppery-gold surfaces of beautiful near-Gem proof. Well struck and revealing just a few inoffensive reverse flecks.(Registry values: N69)
1937 1C PR66 Red PCGS. The brilliant surfaces of this Premium Gem proof take on beautiful orange-gold color and exhibit crisply defined design features. There is no evidence of mentionable marks or carbon.(Registry values: N208)
1937 1C PR65 Red Cameo NGC. Frost is evident on the legends and devices, especially the portrait. The flashy fields are sun-gold aside from pinpoint orange freckles. Low mintage, and rare with relevant cameo contrast. Census: 6 in 65 Red Cameo, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1938 1C PR66 Red Cameo PCGS. Stunning orange on black cameo. Aside from one small toning spot on the lower reverse, the surfaces are spotless. Great overall eye appeal. Population: 5 in 66 Red Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
1938 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. Light copper-gold through the centers with bolder lemon and orange hues through margins broad and thin. Pleasingly contrasted with electric eye appeal.(Registry values: P2)
1938 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. CAC. A fully struck and prominently mirrored high grade proof cent. The portrait shows radiance, and a strong lens is required to locate any pinpoint imperfections. Census: 11 in 66 Red Cameo, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1939 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. A sharply struck, moderately contrasted specimen with pale copper-gold color overall and a touch of deeper orange to the right. Minor spotting on the reverse affects the technical grade more than the eye appeal.(Registry values: P1)
1940 1C PR65 Cameo PCGS. This original, highly contrasted Cameo piece comes from a net mintage of only 15,872 cents, produced in the year that German troops entered Paris. World War II would finally curtail the proof cent mintages only two years later. This lovely Gem has golden-orange surfaces. Only trivial contact seems to preclude an even finer grade. Cameo coins of this issue are few, and this is the only Gem Cameo PCGS has certified, with none finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1940 1C PR65 Red Cameo NGC. Proof cents struck between 1936 and 1942 seldom exhibit significant cameo contrast, but the devices are luminous on the present Gem. Sharply struck and flashy with a few minute lilac freckles. Census: 2 in 65 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1942 1C PR66 Red PCGS. A bright example, pale lemon-gold on the obverse with deeper orange hues on the reverse. Fully defined throughout, and worthy of a high-end collection. PCGS has graded just three finer Red specimens (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1942 1C PR66 Cameo ANACS. This sharply struck Premium Gem has rich cherry-red color, with faint rose and cobalt-blue accents on Lincoln's portrait. The dynamically reflective fields and lightly frosted devices are attractively contrasted against one another, and there are no hairlines or troublesome contact marks to be seen.(Registry values: P1)
1951 1C PR66 Red Cameo PCGS. Gleaming orange surfaces show glimpses of copper-gold. A sharply struck Premium Gem, lightly frosted on the devices but with considerable contrast and eye appeal.(Registry values: P2)
1953 1C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. A razor-sharp Superb Gem that boasts radiant devices and darkly mirrored fields. The pumpkin-gold color is seamless aside from the infrequent pinpoint fleck. Census: 2 in 67 Ultra Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1953 1C PR67 Red Cameo PCGS. A gleaming copper-gold Superb Gem specimen with lemon accents on the reverse. Strongly struck and moderately contrasted with top-notch eye appeal.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1953 1C PR68 Red Ultra Cameo NGC. FS-101. The 19 in the date is die doubled. The pumpkin-gold fields are virtually pristine, and the portrait and wheat ears are frosty. The single finest Ultra Cameo example of the variety certified by NGC, and the writers of the Cherrypickers' Guide note, "Cameo and deep cameo specimens should command much greater prices."(Registry values: P1)
1955 1C PR68 Red Ultra Cameo NGC. Pale copper-gold surfaces offer glassy reflectivity through the entirety of the fields as well as delightful frosty texture on the exactingly struck devices. Only a handful of superficial planchet faults are visible on each side, and the perceptive eye can pick up a small area of discoloration along the bottom of the reverse. Census: 5 in 68 Red Ultra Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1958 1C PR68 Cameo PCGS. Sharply struck and mildly frosted orange-gold motifs float over black, watery fields when the coin is viewed from a direct angle. A couple of small toning spots are noted over luminous fields on each side. Population: 22 in 68 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1959 1C PR68 Red Deep Cameo PCGS. Profoundly reflective fields are exquisitely preserved, and thickly frosted devices emerge from the liquid mirrors. A stunning specimen of this first-year Memorial cent proof issue. Population: 31 in 68 Red Deep Cameo, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1962 1C PR69 Red Ultra Cameo NGC. Lemon-gold and pale copper-orange surfaces are virtually flawless. Outstanding contrast between sharp and frosted devices and the marvelous mirrors.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1971-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse PR66 Cameo PCGS. FS-101. The popular Guide Book variety with doubling on LIBERTY and most of IN GOD and TRUST prominent under magnification. Distinctly contrasted with bold copper-orange color and just a few spots at the central reverse.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1998-S 1C Close AM PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Proof 1998-S cents should be from a different reverse hub than 1998-dated business strikes. Proofs should have the FG initials close to the Lincoln Memorial, and the AM in AMERICA should be normally spaced. However, some proofs were struck using a reverse die made from a business strike hub that has a distant FG and a close AM. These are coveted by Registry Set collectors, especially when the coin is as close to perfect as the present specimen. Population: 50 in 69 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).
Two Cent Pieces
1864 2C Small Motto MS64 Brown PCGS. FS-401. Deep chocolate-brown shadings cover much of the centers, though the margins show considerable faded orange. A well struck and attractive example of the popular Small Motto variety.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1864 2C Small Motto MS65 Red and Brown NGC. FS-401. The full Red reverse displays straw-gold, while the obverse is predominantly orange despite a blush of lilac on the lower left quadrant. Fully struck and unabraded. The ephemeral Small Motto subtype is many times scarcer than its 1864 Large Motto successor.(Registry values: N1793)
1864 2C Small Motto MS65 Red and Brown NGC. FS-401. A fully struck and nearly unabraded Gem with ample remaining orange-gold, particularly on the reverse. Lilac and ruby-red shades are also present. The briefly produced Small Motto subtype is rare in quality Mint State, unlike the plentiful Large Motto design.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Brown NGC. CAC. This accessible first-year variety is a type collector favorite. The present Premium Gem has bold violet and brown color laced with a surprising degree of copper-orange for a coin not rated Red and Brown.(Registry values: N991)
1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red PCGS. This lustrous orange-red near-Gem is devoid of marks and has a good strike. Slightly mellowed with wisps of gray here and there, and a couple of tiny inconspicuous flecks reside within the vertical shield stripes. Certified in a first generation holder.(Registry values: N991)
1864 2C Large Motto MS65 ★ Red NGC. Light copper-orange surfaces are mildly reflective with rose overtones. Aside from a few minor spots, a carefully preserved Gem representative of this first-year issue.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1865 2C MS65 Red NGC. Copper-gold and orange colors give this Red Gem two cent coin its life. Excellent design definition with minor spotting but few significant marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1865 2C MS65 ★ Red NGC. Plain 5. Bold reddish-orange color and excellent visual appeal, as signaled by the Star designation. Strong design definition and careful preservation.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1871 2C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Sun-gold color controls a majority of the obverse, while most of the reverse has ceded to chestnut-gray shades. Unabraded and well struck. The 1871 is a better date, since mintages for the denomination had declined steadily since its 1864 introduction. Encapsulated in a prior generation holder.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1864 2C Large Motto PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Pink is the rule on this pleasing Gem proof, with primarily salmon and strawberry surfaces showing grade-defining lavender accents at the right obverse rim. Carefully preserved with a single significant flyspeck noted above the U in TRUST. Census: 34 in 65 Red and Brown, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1870 2C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. Whispers of bluish-purple patination are somewhat deeper on the reverse of this Premium Gem, but both sides still display considerable reflectiveness. This is a crisply struck piece that is devoid of mentionable contact marks or spots. Census: 16 in 66 Red and Brown, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1872 2C PR65 Brown NGC. Though labeled "Brown," this coin actually offers significant copper-peach elements alongside the bold electric-blue that dominates each side. A sharp and eye-appealing Gem. Census: 33 in 65 Brown, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red and Brown NGC. The proof-only 1873 comes in Closed 3 and Open 3 varieties. The Closed 3 pieces were struck the same year as the date, while the slightly scarcer Open 3 examples are classified as restrikes. The present Gem is a Closed 3 Original striking, and it displays a full strike along with butter-gold and orange-red iridescence.(Registry values: N1793)
1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. CAC. The estimated proof mintage of the final-year 1873 Closed 3 two cents--the originals--is put at 600 coins or so. The The reverse die is a carryover from 1872, showing a horizontal die scratch from the leaf left of the large central 2. This is a fully Red piece with bright orange coloration, although a few tiny flecks seen under a loupe appear to preclude a Gem grade. An appealing coin. Population: 24 in 64 Red, 31 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Three Cent Silver
1851-O 3CS MS65 PCGS. From a mintage of 720,000 pieces, the 1851-O is the only mintmarked silver three cent piece. Of course, the issue is also the first date of the denomination. The present coin is a pleasing Gem specimen, with delightful green, lavender, and blue toning over both sides. Population: 46 in 65, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1858 3CS MS64 NGC. CAC. Glints of peach and gold visit the softly lustrous silver surfaces of this near-Gem. Minor striking weakness is noted on the peripheral stars on the reverse. NGC has graded 74 numerically finer pieces (2/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1858 3CS MS64 NGC. Blushes of peach and gold appear at the margins, while the rest of this near-Gem is satiny silver-white. Well struck with great eye appeal. NGC has graded 75 numerically finer examples (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1859 3CS MS65 NGC. This fully struck and satiny Gem is originally toned in dusky walnut-brown and olive-gray shades. First year of the Type Three design. Struck from prominently clashed dies. Census: 37 in 65, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1859 3CS MS66 PCGS. CAC. The dedicated three cent silver type collector knows that there are three design subvarieties for the series, and the 1859 date is one of the most accessible for the final type. This well struck Premium Gem has bold and frosty luster with peripheral rose tints framing pale silver centers. Population: 13 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1861 3CS MS67 ★ NGC. This high-end survivor from this interesting odd-denomination series boasts attractive lilac and powder-gray patina, with satiny surfaces free of distractions. The strike is well-executed save for minor softness on the large IIIs in the center reverse. This piece is one of only two MS67 ★ coins at NGC, with one MS68 ★ finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1862 3CS MS66 PCGS. CAC. Blue-violet, rose, and gold patina graces the outer zones on both obverse and reverse. The obverse has a silver center, while the reverse is toned over in the same colors. PCGS has grade 11 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1862 3CS MS66 NGC. CAC. Purple, gold-orange, and electric-blue patina concentrates at the borders of this well preserved Premium Gem. Some typical strike weakness in the centers.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1863 3CS MS63 NGC. A mildly reflective example of this now-elusive Civil War business strike issue, richly toned in olive and blue-green. A well struck Select coin with few overt abrasions for the grade. Census: 10 in 63, 55 finer (3/10).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1863 3CS MS66 NGC. The late-series Civil War-era production of 1863 three cent silvers amounted to only 21,000 business strikes, a sure sign of the series' operatic demise as it took another decade to die completely. Survivors finer than the present Premium Gem can be counted on the fingers of both hands. The silver-white surfaces lack any discernible toning, with bold clash marks front and back and considerable field reflectivity. Census: 12 in 66, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1864 3CS MS62 NGC. Struck from strongly clashed dies. Most of this Civil War date was melted in 1873, but this is a pleasing Mint State survivor. Light gold and violet peripheral hues are faint almost to invisibility at the centers. Envelope included. Census: 8 in 62, 70 finer (3/10).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1864 3CS MS64 PCGS. Exquisite electric-blue and autumn-gold toning adorns this fully struck and semi-prooflike near-Gem. The obverse is boldly clashed, while the reverse lacks clashmarks. Only 12,000 pieces were struck. Population: 26 in 64, 38 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1864 3CS MS66 PCGS. CAC. Light autumn-gold centers are framed by deeper peripheral lilac patina. A razor-sharp Premium Gem with satin luster and immaculate preservation. Struck from boldly clashed dies. A scant 12,000 pieces were struck for this scarce Civil War issue. Population: 17 in 66, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1864 3CS MS67 NGC. The sharply struck design elements of this Superb Gem stand out against a backdrop of partially prooflike fields at various angles, especially on the obverse. A blend of gold, cobalt-blue, lavender, and gray covers each side. Highly pleasing. Census: 11 in 67, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1865 3CS MS62 NGC. Strongly repunched on all date digits save the 8, as always for this elusive business strike issue. Both obverse and reverse are boldly clashed. Each side is lustrous and toned, green-gold and orange at the margins with soft gold-gray color through the centers.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1864 3CS PR67 NGC. It is well known that most of the 1864 three cent silver business strike mintage was melted, and with just 470 proofs produced, any example of the date is a prize. This specimen is richly toned cobalt-blue with additional violet and gold elements. Carefully preserved with exquisite eye appeal. Census: 8 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1866 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Profoundly reflective with minimal patina aside from a touch of gold at the rims. The frost over the star is modest, but more than sufficient for a Cameo designation. Population: 10 in 64 Cameo, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1866 3CS PR64 Cameo NGC. Strongly contrasted with attractive mirrors. Both sides show scattered planchet flaws and a few faint hairlines on the minimally toned surfaces. Census: 13 in 64 Cameo, 17 finer (3/10).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1867 3CS PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Whispers of light gold visit both sides of this stunning Gem proof, each of which displays excellent field-motif contrast. A well executed strike imparts strong detail to the design features and close inspection reveals no marks of consequence. Population: 10 in 65 Cameo, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1868 3CS PR66 NGC. Delicate aquamarine toning enriches this flashy and boldly impressed Premium Gem. A scant 600 proofs were struck, and few of those survive in the present quality. Census: 15 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1869 3CS PR67 NGC. This little jewel offers aqua and lavender patina on both sides with considerable luster present, despite the deep toning. This fully struck Superb Gem shows no singular distractions at all, even under a loupe. The proof mintage was 600 coins, although divided between the normal date and the 1869/8 overdate. Census: 9 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1869 3CS PR62 Cameo NGC. Soft gold-tan surfaces display strong field-motif contrast. Fine field hairlines limit the grade. Minor recutting shows on the 6 and 9 of the date.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1870 3CS PR64 PCGS. Strong reflectivity beneath rich rose-to-violet toning. This near-Gem proof is sharply struck with considerable reflectivity through the patina. Most of the coin's grade-defining elements are well-hidden.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1870 3CS PR64 Cameo PCGS. This pleasing Choice proof has pearl-gray surfaces with evident cameo contrast. Faint hairlines are visible, consistent with the grade assigned by PCGS. A scarce issue in demand due to the rarity of associated business strikes. Population: 9 in 64 Cameo, 9 finer (3/10).
Ex: New York Signature (Heritage, 7/2004), lot 5377; Dallas Signature (Heritage, 4/2007), lot 313, which realized $920.(Registry values: N991)
Ex: New York Signature (Heritage, 7/2004), lot 5377; Dallas Signature (Heritage, 4/2007), lot 313, which realized $920.(Registry values: N991)
1871 3CS PR64 Cameo NGC. A needle-sharp Choice proof of this low mintage date. Untoned aside from a blush of golden-brown patina along the margins of each side. Just 960 proofs were struck.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1872 3CS PR64 PCGS. Delicate almond-gold toning is present throughout aside from a blush of medium gray on the central reverse. Deeply mirrored fields highlight the powerfully struck devices. Thin marks on the reverse field keep this piece from Gem status. Only 950 proofs were struck. Housed in a green label holder.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2009), which realized $1,035.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2009), which realized $1,035.(Registry values: N1793)
1873 3CS PR63 NGC. Distinct repunching on the 1 in the date signals an early die state, per Breen. Excellent mirrors with light headlines and minimal toning save for a few dark streaks at the top of the obverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Three Cent Nickels
1866 3CN MS66 NGC. This lustrous Premium Gem type coin exhibits light tan-gold toning. The strike is crisp aside from slight blending on the first column of the denomination. Struck from multiply clashed dies. Census: 34 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Delicate walnut-tan and silver-gray toning graces this lustrous Gem. The fields appear unabraded. Well struck except for slight incompleteness on the lower reverse dentils. Population: 31 in 65, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1874 3CN MS65 PCGS. Golden-tan lustrous surfaces exhibit well impressed design elements. Devoid of mentionable marks or spots. Population: 21 in 65, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1876 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. A stunning Gem with brilliant light gray surfaces. Both sides have satiny luster with frosty devices; the obverse field is reflective. Population: 24 in 65, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1879 3CN MS66 NGC. Freckles of light blue and orange pepper both sides of this Premium Gem proof, each of which is impeccably preserved. Impressively struck frosty devices stand out at various angles against the fields. Census: 21 in 66, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1879 3CN MS67 ★ NGC. Lively luster and a bold strike cement the eye appeal of this minimally toned Superb Gem, recognized by NGC for its visual excellence. Just a hint of peripheral golden toning adds color to otherwise nickel-white surfaces. Neither NGC nor PCGS has certified a numerically finer example (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1889 3CN MS67 PCGS. CAC. Outer lavender-blue and inner peach shadings are light on the obverse, but the colors are bolder and richer on the reverse. Swirling luster completes the eye appeal of this final-year three cent nickel Superb Gem, tied for numerically finest certified by PCGS (3/10).
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1865 3CN PR65 PCGS. The 1865 and 1877 are the keys to the proof three cent nickel series. Only 400 or so proofs were struck in this first year of production, and predictably far fewer examples were saved than the 1877. The pale golden surfaces of this Gem proof show a few light flyspecks, as would be expected, and there is actually quite a bit of contrast evident between fields and devices on each side. Population: 48 in 65, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1865 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. The first year of the three cent nickel design, represented here by a proof with eye-catching contrast. The obverse is minimally toned, though the inner fields on the reverse have a few faint wisps of cloud-white and champagne color. A pleasingly preserved specimen. Population: 23 in 65 Cameo, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1866 3CN PR66 ★ Cameo NGC. CAC. A low mintage of 725 or so proofs was all that was produced in this second year of issue for this curious denomination. Few can rival this coin for sheer visual appeal. Both sides are snow-white and the devices are heavily frosted, yielding strong contrast. There are no obvious or mentionable contact marks on this strong, upper-end piece. Census: 3 in PR66 ★ , only one piece is numerically finer, a PR67 (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1866 3CN PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. The 1866 is seldom seen in high grade and as a proof. Only 725 pieces are estimated to have been produced, and of that number PCGS has only certified five other pieces as PR66 Deep Cameo with one finer (3/10). This all-brilliant example has remarkably deep fields and thickly frosted devices that provide sharp cameo contrast on each side. A remarkable example.(Registry values: N4719)
1867 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Light gold-orange toning covers much of this earlier three cent nickel proof, though elements of nickel-white remain visible at parts of the margins. Pleasingly contrasted with great visual appeal. Population: 18 in 66 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1868 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. This Gem is strongly reflective with distinct cameo contrast, which is somewhat unusual for an early three cent nickel proof issue. A delicate struck-through thread appears to the left of Liberty's brow, but the nickel-gray surfaces are free of any significant distractions. Population: 21 in 65 Cameo, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1868 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. With only 600 proofs struck of the 1868, it is one of the more popular (and more difficult) of the early proof three cent nickels. This is a nearly untoned example that shows significant contrast between the fields and devices. Minor lint marks and planchet flakes are of little concern. Census: 22 in 66 Cameo, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1868 3CN PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. Astonishing contrast is present on each side. The surfaces are completely brilliant and the white-on-black just could not be more pronounced. Of course, the 1868 is also one of the low-mintage proofs from this decade with an estimated 600 pieces struck. The obverse shows a very unusual trait on proof coins, there are roller marks present that were not struck out of the finished coin. Some silver dollars from the 1890s show this, but no other proofs come to mind where this is present. Obviously rare with this degree of contrast, as one can tell from the population data. Population: 3 in 65 Ultra Cameo, 6 pieces are finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
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: 10 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1869 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. Exquisitely struck with essentially untoned surfaces. Excellent contrast and preservation with top-shelf eye appeal. Census: 25 in 66 Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1869 3CN PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. This reflective Gem offers lovely champagne-gold iridescence. Excellent field-device contrast is evident at all angles. Population: 16 in 65 Deep Cameo, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1870 3CN PR65 PCGS. CAC. This is a silver-white Gem with the exactness of detail that one should expect for a specimen striking. The finish is essentially brilliant, but we do note some cameo contrast on the reverse. A lintmark (as struck) is seen on Liberty's coronet.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2003), lot 5924, which realized $1,495.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2003), lot 5924, which realized $1,495.(Registry values: N1793)
1870 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Variegated light gold and violet patination envelops the luminous surfaces of this Premium Gem. The design features are completely delineated and display strong variance with the mirrored fields. There are no mentionable marks or spots. Population: 7 in 66 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1870 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. Lightly frosted on the obverse but distinctly contrasted; the reverse has an even bolder cameo effect. Minimally toned with high-end eye appeal. Census: 16 in 66 Cameo, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1871 3CN PR66 NGC. Light lavender-blue and gold overtones grace shining surfaces. This well struck Premium Gem is impressively preserved with sharp eye appeal. Census: 29 in 66, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1872 3CN PR66 NGC. Golden overtones at the margins give way to more nickel-white centers. This strongly reflective Premium Gem has faint elements of contrast. Census: 22 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1873 3CN Closed 3 PR66 NGC. Light lavender patina and more opaque tan-gold shadings mingle on this Premium Gem proof. Excellent strike and eye appeal to match.(Registry values: N1793)
1874 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. A whisper of tan color accents the otherwise black-and-white appearance of this Gem. A boldly struck and pleasingly preserved specimen. Census: 23 in 65 Cameo, 28 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1875 3CN PR65 PCGS. This Gem specimen is richly and intricately toned. The obverse has outer green-gold bands around a blue and lavender core, while on the reverse, an additional center of reddish-gold appears. PCGS has graded 13 finer coins (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1875 3CN PR66 NGC. Fully struck and peripherally toned green-gold with bright fields. Strong die polish on the reverse should not be mistaken for hairlines. An attractive Premium Gem proof. Census: 10 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1876 3CN PR66 NGC. Light champagne and rose toning graces much of the centers, while the margins are closer to brilliant. A well struck Premium Gem with uncommon eye appeal. Census: 28 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1876 3CN PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Cameo examples of this issue are rather infrequently seen, especially those given an Ultra/Deep designation. Frosty devices standing out amidst the mirrored fields of this Premium Gem confirm its Ultra status. Essentially untoned, sharply struck, and nicely preserved. Census: 9 in 66 Ultra Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1877 3CN PR66 NGC. The first and lowest-mintage of the three proof-only three cent nickel dates, offered here as a delightful Premium Gem specimen. Both sides are mildly contrasted beneath a blanket of mustard-gold and pale nickel-blue patina. Delicate frost over the devices gives a suggestion of contrast. NGC has certified four numerically finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1877 3CN PR66 ★ Cameo NGC. Unbelievable field-motif contrast invigorates this Premium Gem designated with NGC's Star. A powerful strike leaves sharp definition on the design features and each side is essentially color free. The only mark of note is located on the lower cheek and is mentioned solely for identification purposes. Census: 3 in 66 Cameo ★ , 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1877 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. Pale nickel-blue and light gold colors mingle on this well-contrasted Superb Gem specimen, and additional flecks of deeper green-gold color are scattered on the reverse. Great eye appeal for this popular and challenging proof-only issue. Census: 15 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1878 3CN PR66 NGC. Light golden overtones grace softly luminous medium-gray surfaces. Well struck for this proof-only issue with uncommonly solid preservation.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
1878 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. The proof surfaces have faint speckles of gold and milky patina. Exquisitely struck with just a couple of minute marks noted on the hair over Liberty's forehead. An important proof-only issue. Census: 46 in 66 Cameo, 28 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1879 3CN PR67 NGC. Considerable cameo contrast appears on both sides of this pinkish-gray Superb Gem, one of 3,200 proofs produced midway through the series. A loupe reveals no essential contact, although deterioration of the master hub is evident on the bottom wreath details. Census: 60 in 67, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1879 3CN PR68 NGC. The mintage of business strike three cent nickels tapered off from the beginning of the series in 1865 into near-nothingness during the 1880s, with the exception of a sharp spike in production in 1881. As a result, for most collectors proofs are more available, and affordable, as a type coin alternative. This is a nearly perfect proof striking that exhibits light pastel iridescence, and is evenly matched in appearance from side to side. Census: 6 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1879 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. A nearly blemish-free example of a three cent nickel with bold luster and a practically perfect strike. The faintest suggestion of gold color is visible at the right obverse rim. Population: 31 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1880 3CN PR66 NGC. Strong gold-to-orange patina over most of each side with glimpses of nickel-white at the rims. An excellent Premium Gem, if minimally contrasted. NGC has graded 44 numerically finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1880 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. A Premium Gem example of this low-mintage issue, which is more often available as a proof than as a business strike. Untoned and well struck throughout with excellent preservation, even by the standards of the grade. Census: 15 in 66 Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1881 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. A fantastic Superb Gem specimen with uncommonly crisp contrast for this later proof three cent nickel issue. Occasional gold and rose suggestions appear on the frosted devices. Census: 31 in 67 Cameo, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1882 3CN PR67 PCGS. Delicately toned and carefully preserved, with the gold-to-green toning that washes over the obverse joined by lavender-blue at the central reverse. A gorgeous Superb Gem. Population: 84 in 67, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1882 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Outstanding contrast and eye appeal. Though the carefully preserved fields rate only as moderately mirrored, the frost over the well struck devices supplies the desired cameo effect. Population: 55 in 67 Cameo, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1882 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. Intense orange color highlights the frosted devices, while the reverse has a golden echo of that hue. Highly reflective in the fields with eye appeal as bold as the contrast. Census: 24 in 67 Cameo, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1883 3CN PR67 NGC. CAC. Delicate gold-tan color resides on the luminous surfaces of this Superb Gem proof. Sharply struck, including all lines in the III denomination. There are no noticeable marks or spots. Census: 81 in 67, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1883 3CN PR68 NGC. The surfaces display sparkling proof brilliance with no spotting, no hairlines, and moderate field-to-device contrast. Both sides are snow-white and virtually perfect, as would be expected of the grade. To date (3/10), only seven other pieces have been certified Proof 68 by both services combined, and that number has only increased by one coin since we first offered this piece in 2004. It would be hard to imagine a finer example.(Registry values: N2998)
1883 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. A honey-gold Superb Gem with traces of lilac and lime about the peripheries. Fully struck and essentially immaculate with vibrant satin luster. Population: 33 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2003), lot 5961, which realized $1,207.50.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2003), lot 5961, which realized $1,207.50.(Registry values: N1793)
1884 3CN PR67 NGC. CAC. The obverse has concentric areas of steel-gray, lemon, and powder-blue patina. The reverse is primarily golden-brown. Fully struck save for unimportant incompleteness on the denticles, and housed in a former generation holder. Census: 34 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1884 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. Light gold-to-peach color over much of each side with glimpses of nickel-white and pale blue. A gorgeous Superb Gem specimen with undeniable contrast and eye appeal. Census: 15 in 67 Cameo, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1885 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC. An amazing Superb Gem proof. This lightly blue-toned piece has accents of pale yellow on each side. Boldly defined with incredible mirrored fields and lustrous devices. Population: 30 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1885 3CN PR66 ★ Cameo NGC. CAC. A hint of golden toning confirms the originality of this undisturbed specimen. The wreath and portrait exhibit noticeable frost. Well struck save for the upper obverse dentils. Census: 1 in 66 ★ Cameo, 2 finer as Cameo with a Star designation (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1886 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. A strongly contrasted example of this proof-only issue, lightly washed in golden patina. Excellent design definition and eye appeal in spades. Census: 20 in 66 Cameo, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1887 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. Deeply mirrored and carefully preserved with light gold-green color on the gleaming surfaces. Mildly but distinctly frosted on the devices with a solid cameo effect. Unusual so fine. Population: 9 in 66 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1887/6 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. On this early die state, the underdigit is remarkably clear, a perception reinforced by the considerable field-to-device contrast that makes itself known even on so small a scale. Faintly gold-tinged fields show a single small spot of brown toning below the ribbons in Liberty's hair. Census: 10 in 67 Cameo, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1888 3CN PR66 ★ Cameo NGC. CAC. Outstanding eye appeal for this penultimate proof three cent nickel issue. Boldly contrasted surfaces show occasional hints of green-gold and blue patina that have little influence on the specimen's cameo effect.(Registry values: N1793)
1888 3CN PR67 Cameo NGC. Thickly frosted on the portrait with less texture (but no less contrast) on the reverse. Green-gold elements grace the right borders on this Superb Gem specimen. Census: 11 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1889 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. A fantastic final-year three cent nickel proof with light dots and streaks of green-gold toning over otherwise nickel-white surfaces. A sharp Premium Gem with great contrast. Population: 37 in 66 Cameo, 18 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Early Half Dimes
1794 H10C VF30 PCGS. V-3, LM-3, R.4. Rich apple-green and lavender toning embraces this nicely detailed Flowing Hair type coin. A few delicate marks near the date, but the surfaces are generally unblemished. The usual die state with a subtle arc-shaped crack from the E in LIBERTY to star 6.(Registry values: P6)
1795 H10C Genuine PCGS. V-2, LM-3, R.5. 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 that has been damaged. The portrait has a few adjustment marks, as made, but a curved pinscratch between star 3 and the bust above the 9 appears to be post-strike. The chestnut-brown fields are uncommonly void of abrasions, but no hairlines or signs of smoothing are apparent. An evenly struck and impressively detailed example of the two-year Flowing Hair type.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P4, N4)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P4, N4)
1795 H10C AU55 PCGS. V-4, LM-10, R.3. The outer berry between UN on the reverse combined with the 1795-dated obverse easily attributes this relatively available variety, as the LM-10 is the only use of this reverse among the 10 die pairings known for the year. Star 15 is joined to the bust on the obverse. This AU55 piece displays good eye appeal overall, with lustrous silver-gray surfaces that add a dash of amber at the lower obverse rim. There is a scratch through the eagle's left (facing) wing.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P4)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P4)
1795 H10C AU58 NGC. V-5, LM-8, R.3. Both sides are richly toned in speckled shades of gray and olive with undertones of numerous other colors present when viewed with a magnifier. A few light abrasions are also present, but these are unimportant for the grade. A satiny and typically struck example without apparent highpoint wear.
Ex: Arnold & Harriet Collection (Heritage, 8/2007), lot 470, which realized $6,900.(Registry values: P4)
Ex: Arnold & Harriet Collection (Heritage, 8/2007), lot 470, which realized $6,900.(Registry values: P4)
1797 H10C 13 Stars VF25 PCGS. V-1, LM-4, R.6. Russet-brown and aquamarine freckles adorn the margins of this otherwise pearl-gray rare variety Small Eagle half dime. Well defined for the grade, and void of remotely consequential marks. One small area of minor granularity on the cleavage. Population: 4 in 25, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6)
1797 H10C 15 Stars--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. V-2, LM-1, R.3. All three obverse types of the 1797 half dime are scarce, the 15 Stars obverse included. This example has a strong strike and impressive remaining detail despite distinct wear. The surfaces have largely retoned green-gold and gray, though numerous hairlines remain visible upon close inspection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P6)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P6)
1797 H10C 16 Stars VF25 PCGS. V-4, LM-2, R.4. Deep dove-gray and olive-gold embrace this scarce Small Eagle half dime. The centers display softness of strike, but Liberty nonetheless has substantial hair detail. A few tiny roundish marks are noted on the portrait and near the first two stars, and a slender mark resides on the junction of the right (facing) wing.(Registry values: P6)
1800 H10C AU55 NGC. V-1, LM-1, R.3. LM-1 is identified by an equally spaced date and a leaf joined to the second A in AMERICA. A die break in the denticles below the 00 in the date confirms that this is a later die state of this variety. All the details are sharp save for a little weakness on the right wing junction and the vertical lines of the shield. The surfaces are medium tan-gray, and show only a trace of friction across Liberty's face. An attractive, unmarked example.
Ex: Aspen Collection (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 6, which realized $9,200.(Registry values: P5)
Ex: Aspen Collection (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 6, which realized $9,200.(Registry values: P5)
1800 H10C LIBEKTY--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. V-2, LM-3, R.4. The R of LIBERTY is broken at the top, and a leaf is joined to the left diagonal of the last A in AMERICA. Light silvery surfaces display traces of light blue and gold. Some fine hairlines result from cleaning. These, and a shallow pinscratch on each side, are not all that bad and should not dissuade the interested bidder.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P5)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P5)
1801 H10C VF35 PCGS. CAC. V-1, LM-2, R.4. An earlier die state of the LM-2 variety, very scarce regardless of condition and genuinely rare even at the Very Fine level. This Choice VF coin has glimmers of soft luster at the margins. Green-gold and blue-violet shadings drape each side. For all varieties, Population: 2 in 35, 19 finer (3/10).
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: P7)
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: P7)
1803 H10C Large 8 VF25 NGC. V-1, LM-2, R.4. A leaf touches the C in AMERICA, which distinguishes V-1 from the only other Large 8 marriage, V-2. Golden-brown, aquamarine, and cream-gray enrich this attractively detailed Draped Bust half dime. Refreshingly unabraded apart from a faded thin mark between obverse stars 11 and 12.(Registry values: P7)
1803 H10C Small 8--4% Clipped Planchet--XF40 PCGS. V-3, LM-1, R.5. The 1803 Small 8 half dime is among the unheralded rarities in U.S. numismatics. It is significantly rarer than the Large 8. PCGS has certified just 11 pieces in all grades; the lowest as AG3, and the single finest as MS63. This is a richly defined example with dusky dove-gray toning. Evenly struck save for the IT in UNITED, where light mint-made adjustment marks are present. Unobtrusive thin marks are noted near obverse stars 1 and 11. A late die state with a die break beneath the bust tip. The small curved clip noted on the insert is at 5:30. Population: 2 in 40, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
1805 H10C VF20 PCGS. V-1, LM-1, R.4. The sole dies for this difficult Heraldic Eagle date. This is a cream-gray VF half dime with pleasing detail aside from the often-seen softness of strike above the right (facing) wing, opposite the bust tip. Deep cream-gray overall with glimpses of charcoal in protected areas. Problem-free and attractive. Population: 4 in 20, 31 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
Bust Half Dimes
1832 H10C MS65 NGC. V-8, LM-5, R.1. An unworn example of this available Bust half dime die pair, strongly struck and impressively lustrous beneath rich blue-green and violet patina. Minimally marked overall, though a thin mark is present in the obverse field near 1 o'clock.(Registry values: N2998)
1832 H10C MS66 PCGS. V-6, LM-13, R.3. The obverse has a die chip in the lower loop of 8 in the date, and a faint crack from the lower loop of the 3 to the base of the 2. Star 12 is broadly repunched, and star 13 nearly touches the rear curl. On the reverse the first T slants to the left. This piece has a full strike on all the peripheral stars, with just a hint of weakness in the centers of each side. Delightful gold, lilac, and blue hues enrich each side. Population: 38 in 66, 8 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1833 H10C MS66 NGC. V-7, LM-1, R.3. This beautifully patinated Premium Gem features navy-blue at the obverse center, while orange-gold and ruby-red fill the remainder of that side. The reverse has a window of brilliance framed by peripheral autumn-gold, plum-red, and ocean-blue. In addition to its aesthetic quality, this high grade half dime has an intricate strike, satin luster, and pristine preservation.(Registry values: N2998)
1834 H10C MS64 NGC. V-1, LM-2, R.1. Lustrous silver-gray centers yield to golden-brown and green color at the margins. The die bulge to the left of Liberty's portrait is prominent on this near-Gem.(Registry values: N1793)
1837 H10C Large 5C--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. V-5, LM-3, R.6. The 3 in the date is well below both the adjacent 8 and 7. Star 12 is boldly repunched, and several die lines extend into the left obverse field from Liberty's mouth. On the reverse, the C in AMERICA shows noticeable recutting, and R and I are distant. According to the Logan-McCloskey reference, David J. Davis discovered this very rare die pairing in 1975, and John McCloskey described it in Coin World Nov. 21, 1984.
The surfaces are a bit bright on this coin from an old cleaning, but it is retoning nicely, with glints of gold at the rims on each side. Every example known, including the present coin, is very flatly struck in the central reverse. The border details on both sides and elsewhere are pleasing and bold. Another rare variety for the Capped Bust specialists.
Ex: Tarheel Coins, North Carolina (7/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The surfaces are a bit bright on this coin from an old cleaning, but it is retoning nicely, with glints of gold at the rims on each side. Every example known, including the present coin, is very flatly struck in the central reverse. The border details on both sides and elsewhere are pleasing and bold. Another rare variety for the Capped Bust specialists.
Ex: Tarheel Coins, North Carolina (7/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1837 H10C Large 5C MS64 NGC. V-1, LM-5, R.1. The first A in AMERICA is strongly repunched. Golden-brown centers are bounded by deeper forest-green and lilac margins. Satin luster fills the mark-free borders and devices. Well struck save for the feathers left of the shield. Made from clashed dies, and encased in a former generation holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1837 H10C Large 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. V-3, LM-1, R.1. Easily recognized as a LM-1 by the boldly repunched 7 in the date. Silver-gray lustrous surfaces display whispers of light tan and exhibit sharply struck design elements. Both sides are well cared for. Housed in a green label holder. Population for the issue: 4 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1837 H10C Small 5C MS64 PCGS. V-2, LM-4, R.3. digit 3 in date is low. Deep orange and violet patination on the obverse cedes to hues of ocean-green, blue, and purple on the reverse. A well executed strike leaves strong definition on the design features. Minimally marked. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)
Seated Half Dimes
1837 H10C No Stars, Large Date (Curl Top 1) MS67 NGC. The fancy top on the 1 in the date determines the variety. A shining Superb Gem example of this popular early half dime issue, ideal for the type enthusiast. Rich gold and violet shadings drape strongly lustrous fields and boldly impressed devices alike. Census: 16 in 67, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1837 H10C No Stars, Small Date (Flat Top 1) MS64 NGC. Light caramel-gold toning invigorates this lustrous and decisively struck Choice dime. The No Stars Seated subtype was coined only in 1837, aside from a scarce 1838 New Orleans emission.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P6)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P6)
1837 H10C No Stars, Small Date (Flat Top 1) MS64 PCGS. A frosty and fully lustrous near-Gem example with excellent eye appeal. Obverse and reverse design motifs are boldly rendered. A lovely example., encapsulated in a green-label holder. Population: 33 in 64, 27 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6)
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery MS66 NGC. This first issue in the No Drapery type was produced in both the rare Small Stars and the more-available Large Stars varieties, popular for first-year type sets and essential for variety sets. This Large Stars Premium Gem boasts well-struck silver-white surfaces with some knife-rim and railroad-rim characteristics. A small dark toning streak runs through Liberty's head. Light pink-gray patina covers both sides, and there is no contact worthy of mention. Census: 48 in 66, 27 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1839 H10C No Drapery MS65 NGC. Attractive champagne-gold patination rides over the lustrous surfaces of this Gem. Sharply struck and nicely preserved. Census: 32 in 65, 26 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1840-O H10C Drapery AU55 NGC. Small O. Deep bluish-gray and reddish-orange patination subdues both sides of this Choice AU half dime. A well executed strike imparts relatively strong definition to the design elements. Contact marks are virtually nonexistent. Census: 3 in 55, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1842 H10C MS65 NGC. Soft golden-gray patina resides on the lustrous surfaces of this sharply struck Gem. Both sides have been well cared for. Census: 18 in 65, 7 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1845 H10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Bluish-gray splashes roll over the lustrous surfaces of this impressive Gem. The design elements are well struck save for minor softness on the last star. A grade-consistent mark or two is undisturbing. Population: 17 in 65, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1850 H10C MS67 NGC. This half dime issue has a mintage approaching a million pieces, though it comes as little surprise that Superb Gems are conditionally rare. This exquisitely preserved example has strong luster that flickers through the light silver-gray and deeper rose and blue-green shadings across each side. Census: 7 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1853 H10C Arrows MS67 NGC. A razor-sharp and lustrous example, lavishly toned in sea-green and lilac. Clash marks, as made and often found on pieces from this era, appear in the fields. The Arrows type was struck between 1853 and 1855. Unlike the quarter and half dollar, no rays were placed on the reverse for the 1853 Arrows issue. More than 13 million pieces were struck, the largest production of the series, necessary to replace the hoarded old tenor silver coins. Coins are rare at the MS67 level, and the issue is popular as a three-year type. Census: 19 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1855 H10C Arrows MS65 NGC. Peripheral peach and gold-orange shadings yield to silver-white on this Arrows Gem. Significantly clashed dies lend the softly lustrous surfaces considerable visual interest. Census: 28 in 65, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1855-O H10C Arrows MS64 PCGS. The right arrow appears to be repunched, visible above its shaft. Sea-green, golden-brown, and plum-mauve drape this lustrous Choice New Orleans half dime. Well struck save for the dentils. Made from clashed dies. Population: 11 in 64, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1857-O H10C MS66 NGC. Despite a mintage well into seven figures, this is a rarity in Gem quality as indicated by the population data. This example is a satiny Gem with almost prooflike fields and excellent aesthetic appeal. It is sharply struck with virtually full-white brilliance. An unexplained characteristic: the obverse has a raised, nearly vertical die line in the base of the rock, directly below the left edge of the shield. To some it appears almost as if it is a misplaced 1, with the serif hidden below the curved drapery of Liberty. Others may see it as a die scratch. It is doubtful that it is a die crack because it so straight. Census: 23 in 66, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1858 H10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. From a generous mintage of 3.5 million pieces, the 1858 Seated Liberty half dime is easily located in Mint State, but Superb Gem specimens are rare. Mint-green, orange, gray, orange-tan, crimson, and sky-blue toning covers the lustrous surfaces of this Superb Gem. The design elements are sharply struck except for Liberty's head. Light clash marks are visible on each side but post-strike impairments are lacking. Population: 11 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1859 H10C MS67 NGC. V-2. Low open date, dot on upright of U(NITED). This is a marvelous, fully struck Superb Gem that shows no mentionable weakness anywhere. The star points are hollow in the centers. Under a good light, the deep toning resolves into beautiful pinkish-gold and cobalt-blue shades, with the reverse adding some pinkish-gray. Although an available date, this piece would form a nearly irreplaceable addition to a fine Seated half dime set. Census: 17 in 67, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1862 H10C MS66 NGC. The present Premium Gem is highly prooflike, although undesignated as such by NGC. It was struck from commercial dies, since the proofs show the date slightly to the east. Frosty and unabraded save for hair-thin contact on Liberty's left (facing) thigh. Struck from widely rotated dies. Census: 38 in 66, 24 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1866 H10C MS62 ICG. Luminous surfaces display a subtle veneer of champagne color and have benefited from a well executed strike. Some wispy field handling marks do not detract.(Registry values: N991)
1867 H10C MS62 NGC. This untoned and prooflike example is sharply impressed save for the usual portion of the wreath opposite the left corner of Liberty's rock. A straight and vertical hair-thin line on the reverse determines the grade. Struck from multiply clashed dies. Just 8,000 pieces were produced. Census: 11 in 62, 53 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1868-S H10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. This post-Civil War S-mint half dime issue has a solid mintage of 280,000 pieces, though its status as a condition rarity in Gem grade is perfectly understandable. Dappled rose and gold toning graces light silver-gray surfaces that are lustrous with a narrow streak charcoal toning that crosses the knot of the wreath. Population: 9 in 65, 3 finer (3/10).
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1872-S H10C Mintmark Above Bow MS66 NGC. This fully struck Premium Gem has light golden-brown and rose-red peripheral patina. Lustrous and essentially pristine. A magnificent type coin. Census: 11 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1859 H10C PR63 PCGS. The 800 proof half dimes of 1859 were part of the first silver proof set year to have production exceeding 500 units. This Select proof has strong mirrors beneath light mauve and silver-gray patina. A small contact mark is visible in the right obverse field.(Registry values: P4)
1859 H10C PR66 NGC. In 1859 the Philadelphia Mint experimented with moving the legend from the reverse to the obverse, possibly to make the design appear less crowded. With the exception of a few patterns, all 1859 half dimes have the legend on the reverse, while all 1860 issues have it on the obverse.
This vibrantly toned Premium Gem has dusted red and gold patina in the margins that surrounds the blue and violet centers. The resplendent surfaces of this fully struck specimen appear pristine to the unaided eye and a loupe locates only a couple of nearly microscopic marks. The Mint had recently begun regular production of proofs, and only about 800 pieces were struck in that format. Census: 16 in 66, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
This vibrantly toned Premium Gem has dusted red and gold patina in the margins that surrounds the blue and violet centers. The resplendent surfaces of this fully struck specimen appear pristine to the unaided eye and a loupe locates only a couple of nearly microscopic marks. The Mint had recently begun regular production of proofs, and only about 800 pieces were struck in that format. Census: 16 in 66, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
1861 H10C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Gorgeous original toning encompasses silver-white in the centers, radiating outward through amber-gold and steel-blue near the rims. Considerable field-device contrast is present, and only the most remote, faint marks appear even under a strong loupe. A couple of lintmarks appear in the exergue. A super example of this Civil War-era striking of 400 proofs. Population: 5 in 65 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1862 H10C PR65 NGC. Strong blue-green color through most of the fields with small rose centers and suggestions of gold along the rims. Crisply detailed and exquisitely preserved. Census: 19 in 65, 26 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1866 H10C PR64 PCGS. CAC. Gold-orange and bronze shadings cover most of each side, though glimpses of silver and blue are also present. A pleasing near-Gem with bold mirrors. Population: 53 in 64, 31 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1870 H10C PR66 Cameo NGC. A fully struck Premium Gem that boasts pleasing frost throughout both devices. Light golden-russet and aquamarine toning is chiefly confined to the margins. A scarcer proof date than suggested by its mintage of 1,000 pieces. Census: 6 in 66 Cameo, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1871 H10C PR66 PCGS. CAC. The surfaces show a subtle granularity, a typical feature for this late-date proof half dime issue, but they also offer deep reflectivity as well. Lovely green-gold and aqua patina drapes the pleasingly preserved surfaces. Remarkably attractive with the mirroring from the fields unimpeded by the significant overlay of color. Population: 14 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1871 H10C PR67 ★ Cameo NGC. For sheer eye appeal, this richly toned half dime is hard to top. Deep blue-green shadings drape the gleaming fields, while the heavily frosted devices show splashes of frosty rose-pink. The coin's cameo contrast is impressive despite the ample patina, and the surfaces are beautifully preserved. Neither NGC nor PCGS has graded a numerically finer Cameo example (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1873 H10C PR65 NGC. Rich russet-brown embraces both sides, although the margins are cobalt-blue. The devices are moderately frosted although the coin is undesignated as Cameo. The proof-only 1873 half dime is a desirable issue in the present quality. Just 600 pieces were struck. Census: 37 in 65, 28 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
Early Dimes
1796 10C Fine--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Fine Details. JR-6, R.3. There are three key diagnostics for this variety: the letters in LIBERTY are all separated, there is a thick die crack that extends horizontally through 17 in the date, and the left branch has four berries (two outer). Light silver-gray surfaces exhibit well defined devices, and reveal fine hairlines under magnification as well as some insignificant contact marks. Overall, a nice early dime, despite the light cleaning.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P7)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P7)
1798/97 10C 16 Stars on Reverse Fine 12 NGC. JR-1, R.3. Caramel-gold, ocean-blue, and slate-gray embrace the obverse, while the reverse offers rich lavender, sun-gold, and powder-blue toning. A nicely detailed representative of this Adams administration example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P6)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P6)
1798/97 10C 16 Stars on Reverse--Improperly Cleaned, Rim Damage--NGC. AU Details. JR-1, R.3. The small 8 in the date is over a much larger 7 underdigit, and a claw occurs under the last A in AMERICA. Both sides display hints of champagne and violet color. Faint hairlines visible only under a loupe do not detract, nor do the few small rim bruises. Excellent detail, except for the usual softness in the reverse center.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P6)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P6)
1800 10C VG10 PCGS. JR-2, R.5. The rarer of the two die marriages for this challenging issue. 1805 and 1806 are the usually seen Heraldic Eagle dates. This example is toned deep cream-gray and has a fully readable PLURIBUS. The right-side obverse stars are faint but distinct. The portrait has parallel adjustment marks, as made, and a thin abrasion is noted near the M in AMERICA.(Registry values: P6)
1805 10C 4 Berries PCGS Genuine. JR-2, R.2. 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, this coin has the details of an AU specimen that has been damaged and cleaned. Several dents and scrapes are noted at the lower portrait and to its right, and the light silver surfaces have washed-out luster from a past cleaning. Still, an important example of this earlier dime variety.(Registry values: P5, N5)
1807 10C Fine 15 NGC. JR-1, R.2. A cream-gray and charcoal representative of the final-year Draped Bust dime. Much of E PLURIBUS UNUM is readable, and the shield lines are fully separated. UNITED and the left side stars are faint. There are no remotely mentionable marks.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
Bust Dimes
1811/09 10C --Damaged--NGC. AU Details. JR-1, R.3. A splendidly detailed stone-gray early dime with several faded marks near on the field near Liberty's lips and a few other scattered small scratches and spots. Traces of luster emerge from the design.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1814 10C Large Date MS63 NGC. JR-3, R.2. A cream-gray representative with light olive-gold peripheral patina. Satin luster fills much of the design, and there are no abrasions. The obverse is interesting for its heavy clashmarks (as made) near the profile, and the reverse is notable for a series of die cracks that intersect within the shield.(Registry values: N1793)
1820 10C Medium 0 MS62 ANACS. JR-7, R.2. This stone-gray and straw-gold Capped Bust dime has satin luster and only a single consequential mark, which is concealed within the shield.(Registry values: N1793)
1821 10C Small Date MS64 PCGS. JR-8, R.2. This mark-free Capped Bust dime has subdued satin luster and deep lavender and cobalt-blue toning. The portrait is fully struck, as is the eagle aside from its claws. The left-side stars show moderate incompleteness. Population: 2 in 64, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1822 10C XF45 NGC. JR-1, R.4. The 1822 dimes were all made from a single die pair, and most examples known of the date are either well-circulated or Mint State. This Choice XF piece is not only quite lovely, it falls into that rare middle ground of "high-grade circulated." The John Reich book authors estimate that only 10 or so pieces fall into the XF-AU range. This piece boasts a sharp strike, with all denticles full front and back, on a well-centered and problem-free planchet. The original pinkish-gray surfaces show marvelous eye appeal. Watch the bidder cards fly on this one.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1824/2 10C MS61 PCGS. JR-1, R.3. The more common of the two 1824/2 dime varieties, but still scarce in an absolute sense. This lustrous example has gold and crimson peripheral toning that gives way to generally silver-gray centers accented in blue. For both 1824/2 varieties, Population: 2 in 61, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1827/7 10C AU53 NGC. JR-1, R.2. Luster brightens design elements of this minimally abraded Capped Bust dime. Lightly toned aside from ebony patina on the E in STATES.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1829 10C Curl Base 2 Good 4 ANACS. JR-10, R.6. The 1829 Curl Base 2 dime is one of the rarest varieties in the Capped Bust series. The present coin is well-worn, but all design motifs are clearly outlined and the date is strong. The rims are weak on the left, but still intact. The surfaces are a natural gray, with faint hints of lilac around the devices. Listed on page 145 of the 2010 Guide Book.(Registry values: N1)
1833 10C MS63 NGC. JR-9, R.2. Incorrectly designated as JR-10 by NGC. Dusky forest-green, golden-brown, and plum-red ensure the originality of this gently shimmering Capped Bust dime. Well preserved aside from a textured area on the obverse rim at 1 o'clock.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1837 10C MS62 ★ NGC. JR-1, R.4. Beautifully toned in peach, navy-blue, and olive-gold. This satiny representative is held back in grade only by a single hair-thin line on the cheek.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Seated Dimes
1837 10C No Stars, Large Date MS66 NGC. The Large Date dimes are easily identified by the flat-top 7 in the date, which shows repunching on its bottom. This coin shows a reverse rotation of about 15 degrees clockwise, not the 23 degrees specific to the Fortin-101. The 1837 and 1838-O No Stars obverse half dimes and dimes have long been collectors' favorites not only because of their two-year-type status, but also because of their esthetically pleasing, uncluttered wide-open obverse fields. This splendid Premium Gem boasts silvery centers with original patina radiating outward in bands of pinkish-gold and blue.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1)
1837 10C No Stars, Large Date MS66 NGC. The simple and elegant No Stars obverse with Large Date, most easily identifiable by the flat top of the 3. Vibrant green-blue patina covers most of each side, and additional pink peripheral elements give this example lively eye appeal. Housed in a prior-generation holder. Census: 21 in 66, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1)
1838 10C Large Stars MS66 PCGS. Fortin-111a, R.4. A Top 100 Variety. The 1838 Large Stars and Small Stars dimes come only in the No Drapery and the so-called Partial Drapery formats, although the latter is technically a die clash, not design intent. This No Drapery die pairing, here represented by a lovely MS66 piece, is among the Top 100 varieties sought by Seated dime collectors. It is one of several Cracked Obverse dies known for the year.
A bisecting, two-pronged die crack begins at the rim near star 7, running across Liberty's shoulder and torso and terminating at the opposite rim below star 13. Star 13 is broadly repunched. This piece is in a later die state than that pictured on Gerry Fortin's website, as a vertical die crack proceeds up from the rim, through the 1, and to the shield border. Another runs from the rim above stars 8 and 9 through the Liberty cap, to the shoulder.
The reverse displays the usually seen crack from the left wreath through AT, but another appears from the rim to TE in UNITED, and one from the lower left ribbon loop to the rim at 7:30. Completing the appeal of this fabulous coin is original patina in shades of central jade and peripheral amber-gold. A mark-free prize for the Seated dime specialists. Population: 16 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1)
A bisecting, two-pronged die crack begins at the rim near star 7, running across Liberty's shoulder and torso and terminating at the opposite rim below star 13. Star 13 is broadly repunched. This piece is in a later die state than that pictured on Gerry Fortin's website, as a vertical die crack proceeds up from the rim, through the 1, and to the shield border. Another runs from the rim above stars 8 and 9 through the Liberty cap, to the shoulder.
The reverse displays the usually seen crack from the left wreath through AT, but another appears from the rim to TE in UNITED, and one from the lower left ribbon loop to the rim at 7:30. Completing the appeal of this fabulous coin is original patina in shades of central jade and peripheral amber-gold. A mark-free prize for the Seated dime specialists. Population: 16 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1)
1839 10C No Drapery MS65 NGC. CAC. The No Drapery dime, with stars on the obverse, was only produced from 1838 through 1839, and during part of 1840, making it a desirable three-year type for collectors. Peripheral electric-blue, lavender, and gold-brown patina is more extensive and deeper on the reverse of this sharply struck Gem. A couple grade-consistent marks are undisturbing.(Registry values: N2998)
1841 10C MS64 PCGS. Fortin-104. The 184 in the date is lightly repunched and the reverse is slightly rotated. Silver-gray surfaces show nice luster and well struck design elements. A few minor grazes deny Gem status. A planchet lamination on the rim is located below the 18. Population: 15 in 64, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1842-O 10C AU50 ANACS. Medium O. Fortin-101. Medium blue and lilac compete for territory with silver untoned areas on this antebellum O-mint issue. Considerable luster radiates from each side, and there is no visible contact. The strike is soft on both the left and right sides of Liberty's rock, and correspondingly on the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1844 10C VF25 ANACS. Peripheral cerulean crescents yield to dappled reddish-gold and gray across most of each side. Moderately worn but with few significant abrasions. Encapsulated in a small-format holder.(Registry values: N991)
1844 10C VF30 ANACS. Blue, violet-rose, and steel-gray colors through the fields with lighter gray at the worn zones on the devices. This midgrade example is housed in a small-format ANACS holder.(Registry values: N991)
1844 10C VF35 NGC. Glossy blue-green, gray, and reddish-tan fields yield to similarly colored, mildly abraded devices. Overall, an attractive Choice VF example of this much-heralded issue. Census: 6 in 35, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1844 10C XF40 ANACS. Silver-gray on the worn zones with rich gold-orange, blue-green, and sage hues in the fields and on the lower parts of the devices. Lightly worn but pleasing. Housed in a small-format ANACS holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1844 10C XF40 ANACS. Gold-orange and blue-gray hues cover most of the obverse, with slight lightening on the reverse. A well struck and modestly abraded example of this popular issue, housed in a small-format ANACS holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1844 10C XF40 PCGS. Deeply toned blue, violet, and rose-orange with light gray at the rubbed high points. Attractive luster remains close to the rims. Encased in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1844 10C XF40 PCGS. Peach and blue at the borders with glimmers of luster at the soft silver centers. A lightly worn example housed in a green label holder. Population: 16 in 40, 29 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1846 10C VF30 PCGS. Deep blue-gray through the fields with lighter steel shadings where worn. A challenging Philadelphia dime issue that is underrated compared to its 1844 peer. Population: 10 in 30, 29 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1850 10C MS64 PCGS. Faint silver-gray toning endows this lustrous Choice Seated dime. Well struck and lustrous with a minimally marked appearance. Rare any finer despite a mintage that approached 2 million pieces. Population: 21 in 64, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1852 10C MS66 NGC. The silver coins of the early 1850s are much rarer than their mintages indicate, due to their silver content that exceeded face value. Brian Greer notes, however, that the smaller silver coins were affected less than the larger ones. This piece offers subdued luster over pristine, pinkish-gray surfaces. A bold obverse die crack runs from the rim below star 13 to Liberty's calf, and an obvious patch of raised die lines appears on her left (facing) thigh. A couple of tiny ticks show in the left obverse field, and two small patches of die grease occur on the reverse. The strike is full. Census: 6 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1)
1853 10C Arrows MS66 NGC. A minimally toned and entirely appealing Premium Gem representative of this initial Arrows dime issue, ideal for the type collector. Sharply impressed devices and shining, slightly satiny fields are equally well-preserved. Memorable and desirable. NGC has graded 15 numerically finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1853 10C Arrows MS66 NGC. The Arrows edition of the 1853 dime, with its mintage of slightly over 12 million pieces, has long been popular with type enthusiasts. This Premium Gem example should find favor, with its light silver-white central luster and glints of gold and tan near the rims. Census: 42 in 66, 14 finer (1/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1853 10C Arrows MS66 PCGS. Fortin-106, R.3. The 1 in the date is repunched south, and the left arrow is repunched north. Golden-brown and powder-blue toning embraces this lustrous and magnificently preserved Premium Gem. The strike is full aside from the edges of the denticles, which slope slightly toward the fields. Population: 37 in 66, 18 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1856-S 10C VF20 PCGS. The small mintage of dimes in 1856 San Francisco was only 70,000 pieces, and most circulated extensively. This piece has only grade-consistent wear on silver-gray surfaces, although we note a few faint contact marks with a loupe in the center reverse. Population: 3 in 20, 32 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1859 10C MS67 NGC. An amazing Superb Gem representative of the last official Stars on Obverse Philadelphia dime issue, brightly lustrous with bold detail and minimal patina. The little color visible on the surfaces consists of splashes of gold and a reddish-brown line from Liberty's cap to her lower hair. Census: 17 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1)
1861 10C MS65 NGC. Crisply detailed with a number of prooflike elements, including the strike and even a touch of contrast between mildly reflective fields and faintly frosted devices. Peripheral golden toning yields to silvery centers. Census: 20 in 65, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1870 10C MS65 PCGS. Lustrous surfaces display occasional wisps of reddish-gold at the margins. Well struck save for minor localized softness on the wreath. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 5 in 65, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1871-CC 10C PCGS Genuine. 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 coin has the details of a VF specimen that has been cleaned and has an obverse lamination. Moderately worn surfaces have retoned, largely in green-gold and gray. A bold lamination strip is noted just to the left of Liberty's head.
1871-CC 10C VG8 PCGS. With a mintage of slightly over 20,000 pieces, the 1871-CC dime poses a challenge to collectors regardless of condition. This Very Good example has the letters BE of LIBERTY completely legible, as well as a partial letter on either side. Rose, orange, and gold elements grace otherwise pale pearl-gray surfaces. Population: 5 in 8, 24 finer (3/10).
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1871-CC 10C --Damaged--NCS. VG Details. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. Medium gray toning with pale gold and lilac highlights. Liberty's shield is lightly wiped, and the reverse border at 9 o'clock displays four brief and relatively unimportant pinscratches. From a tiny mintage of just 20,100 pieces. Eagerly sought and difficult to find in all grades, including at the VG level.
Ex: Jules Reiver Collection (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 21060, which realized $2,530.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Jules Reiver Collection (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 21060, which realized $2,530.(Registry values: N1793)
1871-CC 10C --Damaged, Bent--NGC. XF Details. Grayish-blue patina runs over both sides of this key-date representative. Punch-marks on the surfaces and rims are visible and the piece has been lightly bent. Relatively strong definition on the design elements.(Registry values: N2998)
1873 10C Open 3, No Arrows MS64 NGC. Just a short time elapsed between the change to the Open 3 logotype early in 1873 and the shift in weight that led to the Arrows variety, but in that space, 60,000 business strike dimes were produced. This near-Gem is among the finest survivors, softly lustrous beneath golden-brown and navy toning that covers the obverse and the reverse borders. Within the wreath, the surfaces are light silver with touches of pink. Census: 4 in 64, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1873 10C Open 3, No Arrows MS64 NGC. A scarcer, low-mintage issue with only 60,000 pieces minted. This high-grade example displays light grayish luster and a sharp strike over both sides. A few minor ticks deny Gem status. Census: 4 in 64, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1873-CC 10C Arrows VF25 ANACS. A formidable Carson City rarity. Most survivors from the mintage of 18,791 pieces are impaired and in lowly circulated grades. This example is blue-gray and tan. LIBERTY is sharp, and some cereal grains are visible. The seated Liberty has a couple of noticeable marks on the legs and shield. Struck a few degrees off center toward 10 o'clock.(Registry values: N2998)
1873-S 10C Arrows MS61 NGC. Small Thin S. Fortin-101, A Top 100 Variety. The 1 is repunched while the 8 is not. Although Fortin rates this variety overall as R.4 in VF-Mint State, he rates it as High R.5 in Mint State. A nice coin, better than the grade might indicate, with attractive silver-white surfaces that show a few ticks and scrapes. Census: 5 in 61, 33 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1874-S 10C Arrows MS64 PCGS. CAC. The 1874-S With Arrows dime, from a mintage of 240,000 pieces, is scarce in all grades. The bright semiprooflike fields flash brightly through the scattered, hazy gray-russet toning. The design elements are fully struck, except for the usual softness on Liberty's head. No mentionable abrasions are noted. Population: 14 in 64, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1875 10C MS67 NGC. CAC. The mid-1870s saw uniformly large mintages of Seated Liberty dimes from the Philadelphia Mint, and the 1875 date was struck to the tune of 10.3 million pieces. Of course, survivors in Superb Gem condition are very rare. NGC has certified eight examples in MS67, with none finer; while PCGS has graded only three Superb Gems, with none finer (3/10). The present coin is sharply struck, but the dies were lapped to the point that the first S in STATES is incomplete. The surfaces are enhanced by lovely blue, lavender and golden-brown patina on both sides.(Registry values: N1)
1875-CC 10C Mintmark Above Bow MS64 NGC. The 1875-CC Mintmark Above Bow is a bit more available than its Below Bow counterpart. This well-struck amber-gold piece has some added tones of blue and purple on the obverse. Census: 58 in 64, 44 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1875-CC 10C Mintmark Above Bow MS64 NGC. Forest-green, crimson, and light tan patina clings to the obverse margin of this near-Gem while greenish-gold and gold concentrate at the reverse periphery. Well struck and displaying frosty luster. Obverse contact marks limit the grade. Census: 58 in 64, 44 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1877 10C MS67 NGC. Type Two Reverse. This virtually brilliant Superb Gem provides potent luster and clean surfaces. The strike is crisp save for minor blending on Liberty's hair and the wreath opposite the left corner of Liberty's rock. Despite a plentiful mintage, the 1877 is scarce in Mint State, and is rare at the MS67 level. Census: 7 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1)
1878-CC 10C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Dappled blue, violet, and silver-gray shadings cover most of this near-Gem, while additional golden-brown elements are most prominent at the right reverse. Well-defined and pleasingly preserved for this earlier Carson City dime issue. Housed in an early-generation holder. Population: 7 in 64, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1879 10C MS66 NGC. Distinctly reflective fields and an element of contrast, though neither the depth of the mirrors nor the striking definition is indicative of a proof. Liquid green-gold toning graces much of each side.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1879 10C MS67 ★ NGC. Watery fields and faintly frosted devices are evocative of a proof, though this gorgeous Superb Gem specimen's other characteristics point to a business strike. Pale silver-blue color is visible within the reverse wreath, but the rest of the coin is minimally toned. Great eye appeal, as indicated by the Star designation.(Registry values: N1)
1879 10C MS67 NGC. Beautifully patinated in aqua-blue, lavender, and beige-gold. Semiprooflikeness in the fields highlights the sharply struck design features. This is an impeccably preserved piece with outstanding eye appeal. From a circulation strike mintage of only 14,000 coins. Census: 31 in 67, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1)
1886-S 10C MS63 PCGS. CAC. This lustrous and untoned Select dime is precisely struck and attractive. The fields display faint abrasions appropriate for the grade. A lower mintage issue, scarcer than surrounding Philadelphia dates. Population: 6 in 63, 28 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1887 10C MS67 NGC. The rims are toned in copper-gold color, complementing marvelous sea-green central patina on this Superb Gem. A single small scrape below the denomination and a tick on Liberty's head are the only mentionable contact. One of the finest from the mintage exceeding 11 million coins. Census: 4 in 67, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1889 10C MS64 NGC. Ex: Richmond Collection. Impressively lustrous with rich patina that ranges from gold to orange and dusky peach. Well-defined overall and appealing for the grade.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1837 10C No Stars PR62 PCGS. This PR62 example of the 1837 No Stars dime shows the diagnostics of all genuine proofs: a small tine of metal on the reverse rim, above the first T in STATES; and a faint die scratch through ES and O. Both appear under light magnification. This piece shows a better appearance than the grade might imply, with pretty silver-white and amber toning. A few faint hairlines appear under a loupe. Population: 3 in 62, 16 finer (3/10).
1864 10C PR66 NGC. Both sides show evidence of reflectivity, though the lightly toned reverse has more flash than the richly lavender-patinated obverse. Crisply struck and beautifully preserved. Census: 9 in 66, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1873 10C No Arrows PR66 Cameo NGC. This is a gorgeous Cameo Premium Gem struck at the old weight standard, abandoned early in the year. It is delightful and fully brilliant without only the faintest evidence of toning on either side. A couple of tiny planchet flakes are visible, along with minor lintmarks. Census: 3 in 66 Cameo, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1873 10C Arrows PR65 NGC. The Arrows proof issues from 1873 and 1874 are some of the most important and widely collected proof type coins from the 19th century. The collectibility is enhanced by the limited mintage (an estimated 800 pieces), which strictly limits the availability of the type. The Gem example seen here has mostly brilliant surfaces with pale rose colored peripheral color, and there are no detracting contact marks on either side. Census: 16 in 65, 11 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1873 10C Arrows PR66 Cameo NGC. Decisively detailed with generous frost across the devices. Silver-white mirrors show a handful of tiny planchet flaws, but post-striking defects are virtually nil. A high-end specimen sure to ideal to the proof type collector.(Registry values: P1)
1874 10C Arrows PR64 Cameo NGC. A stone-white near-Gem that features thick frost throughout the devices and legends. Minor contact is noted near the left (facing) elbow and the E in DIME. A mere 700 proofs were struck for the second and final year of the design subtype. Census: 4 in 64 Cameo, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1875 10C PR65 NGC. An enchantingly toned Gem specimen with bold blue and green toning over gleaming fields. Sharply detailed and carefully preserved, an absolute delight. Census: 20 in 65, 20 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1875 10C PR67 Cameo NGC. The fields are deeply mirrored on each side of this exceptional dime. Set against this depth of reflectivity are thickly frosted devices that create the desirable cameo effect. The centers are brilliant and surrounded by wide bands of golden-rose and cobalt-blue toning at the margins. Simply outstanding quality and eye appeal. Census: 5 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1875 10C PR67 Cameo NGC. Crisply struck devices coated in frost give way to liquid mirrors. Strongly contrasted and silver-white through the centers with gold-to-umber peripheral toning that is thicker on the reverse. Outstanding eye appeal for this challenging issue. Neither NGC nor PCGS has graded a numerically finer Cameo specimen (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1880 10C PR67 Cameo NGC. Dappled plum-mauve and forest-green toning fills the borders but recedes to nearly untoned centers. Icy devices display obvious contrast with glassy fields. The associated 1880 business strike is limited to 36,000 pieces, which increases demand for proofs as substitutes. Census: 17 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1882 10C PR65 PCGS. Rich forest-green and rose-red toning adorns the obverse. The reverse is aquamarine and sun-gold. A flashy and well struck Gem. Population: 41 in 65, 24 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1882 10C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Mirrored fields highlight the design motifs, all of which exhibit sharply struck devices. Nearly color free and well preserved. A small inoffensive planchet defect is visible in the left obverse field. Population: 26 in 64 Cameo, 25 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1883 10C PR65 Cameo PCGS. The strongly contrasted obverse has a minimally toned center with orange peripheral shadings. The reverse has rich blue-green and caramel colors across the entirety of that side, but the cameo effect persists. Population: 15 in 65 Cameo, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1883 10C PR66 Cameo NGC. Not only is this glittering-white representative in a remarkable state of preservation, its eye appeal is absolutely top-notch. The fields are deeply mirrored and the devices are richly frosted. An unquestionably upper-echelon example. Census: 6 in 66 Cameo, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1883 10C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. Frosted, stone-white design elements appear to float on the deep watery fields of this Superb Gem Ultra Cameo. Its appeal is enhanced even more by the sharpness of strike, save for a small area of softness on the lower left obverse. Both sides are devoid of mentionable post-strike marks. Census: 1 in 67 Ultra Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1885 10C PR64 Cameo PCGS. The impressively frosted devices are silver-white or toned gold-orange. Strong blue-to-violet and green colors grace the fields, which offer shimmering reflectivity through the patina. Population: 20 in 64 Cameo, 30 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1885 10C PR67 Cameo NGC. Gold to orange patina washes over parts of the margins, but the rest of the fields and the silver-white devices remain steadfastly untoned and bold in their contrast. Sharply struck through the centers with deep frost at the cores. NGC has certified a mere six numerically superior Cameo specimens (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1887 10C PR65 PCGS. Fantastically mirrored beneath rich toning. This Gem specimen has bold blue-to-violet central toning that yields to bright emerald-green close to the rims. Population: 28 in 65, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1890 10C PR67 NGC. Cobalt-blue, lavender, and gold-orange toning splash both sides of this Superb Gem proof and a well directed strike leaves razor-sharp detail on the devices. This is a pleasingly cared for coin that will satisfy the fussiest collector. Census: 11 in 67, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1891 10C PR66 NGC. Both sides of this Premium Gem are richly toned. The obverse has light gold-orange and silver-pink color, while deeper violet and green-gold hues embrace the reverse. Census: 25 in 66, 22 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Barber Dimes
1892 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Medium intensity multicolored toning adorns the lustrous surfaces of this nicely struck Premium Gem dime. A well preserved piece. Population: 61 in 66, 9 finer (3/10).
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1892-S 10C MS64 PCGS. Cobalt-blue and golden-brown patina resides on the lustrous surfaces of this S-mint dime and a decisive strike imparts crisp detail to the design elements. A few light reverse field marks preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)
1897-O 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Only 666,000 Barber dimes were struck at the New Orleans Mint in 1897. The issue is elusive in all grades and in great demand from series enthusiasts. Examples in MS66 condition are very rare, as PCGS has graded only nine coins in this exalted grade, with four finer; while NGC has graded just four specimens at the Premium Gem level, with one finer (3/10). The striking details are sharp on this specimen, and the mostly brilliant centers are surrounded by lovely rings of iridescent green, gold, and blue toning.(Registry values: N4719)
1902-O 10C MS66 NGC. Mostly white with hints of straw-gold toning around the reverse periphery. The strike is generally sharp, although we note a touch of weakness on the right obverse legend. One of the scarcest dates to find in upper Mint State grades, and worthy of the finest collection. Minor die clashing is seen within the reverse wreath. NGC and PCGS have graded four other pieces this high, with a single coin finer (3/10).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2005), lot 4031, which realized $4,312.50.(Registry values: N4719)
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2005), lot 4031, which realized $4,312.50.(Registry values: N4719)
1905-S 10C MS66 PCGS. A crisply detailed and carefully preserved representative of this underrated San Francisco issue, struck just one year before a massive earthquake devastated that city. Rich blue-green, mustard-gold, and orange-brown toning embraces much of each side. Satiny and delightful. Population: 9 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1906-S 10C MS66 PCGS. Rich dove-gray, golden-brown, apple-green, and honey toning drapes this satiny and needle-sharp Premium Gem. Remarkably devoid of abrasions. Population: 16 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1907-D 10C MS66 NGC. Beautifully toned with golden-brown centers bounded by apple-green and pearl-gray shades. Lustrous and gorgeously preserved with magnificent eye appeal. Although more than 4 million pieces were struck, the 1907-D is very scarce in Mint State, and few such examples can compare with the present coin. Census: 8 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1910-D 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. This issue is much rarer in Mint State than the mintage of 3.49 million pieces would suggest. Only nine coins have been graded at the MS66 level by PCGS and NGC combined, with three finer (3/10). On the current specimen, dappled russet gravitates to the borders on the obverse, framing the light cream-gray center. The reverse is pastel sea-green with splashes of reddish-gold along the right border. The design elements are sharply struck, and the lustrous surfaces are essentially devoid of perceptible marks. Population: 6 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).
Ex: St. Louis Signature (Heritage, 5/2005), lot 6671, which realized $1,840.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: St. Louis Signature (Heritage, 5/2005), lot 6671, which realized $1,840.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D 10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. With a mintage of more than 11 million pieces, the 1911-D Barber dime is an available date and a popular type coin. The issue does become rare at the Superb Gem level, as PCGS and NGC combined have only certified 15 pieces in this exalted grade, and none are finer (3/10). The present coin is a well-preserved example that shows no noticeable abrasions, with shades of delicate green and lilac toning on both sides. Striking details are sharp and overall visual appeal is outstanding.(Registry values: N2998)
1913 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Variegated crimson, gold, ice-blue, and grayish-blue patina runs over the lustrous surfaces of this Premium Gem. A small mark in the central reverse is undisturbing. Population: 32 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Dimes
1895 10C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Splashes of gold, lavender, and electric-blue run over the wonderfully preserved surfaces of this Superb Gem Cameo. A powerful strike emboldens the design features. Highly appealing, appropriately recognized by the CAC label. Population: 8 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1898 10C PR68 NGC. The surfaces of this Superb Gem dime appear to be flawless. The fields are deeply reflective on each side and highlight the streaky, multicolored toning that is interspersed with occasional areas of original brilliance. Obviously original. There are only six other coins that have been so graded by NGC and none are finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1911 10C PR66 NGC. Dappled sea-green, fire-red, and honey-gold endow this fully struck and pristine Premium Gem. Just 543 proofs were struck. Housed in a prior generation holder. Census: 24 in 66, 24 finer.(Registry values: N1793)
1912 10C PR66 NGC. CAC. This glossy high grade proof displays pastel sun-gold, powder-blue, apple-green, and lilac shades. Needle-sharp and one of only 700 specimens issued. Census: 17 in 66, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Twenty Cent Pieces
1875-CC 20C XF45 PCGS. This first-year twenty cent coin has strong orange and peach color with deeper violet-blue hues mixed in on the reverse. A great Choice XF coin from the only collectible Carson City issue of the denomination.(Registry values: N491)
1875-CC 20C AU58 PCGS. An attractive example of the sole readily collectible Carson City twenty cent issue, strongly lustrous with just a touch of rub on the uppermost design elements. Light silver surfaces show a scattering of gold-gray toning with a dote of crimson at the loop of the R in AMERICA.(Registry values: N991)
1875-S 20C MS64 NGC. Soft golden-tan patina adorns the lustrous, minimally marked surfaces of this near-Gem. Well struck save for Liberty's hair and the adjacent stars.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1875-S 20C MS66 NGC. While the mintage was a generous 1.15 million pieces, there were simply not enough nice twenty cent pieces set aside 135 years ago to satisfy collector demand today. Anyone attempting a type set must have an example, and few are extant in better-than-65 condition. This coin's strong suit is its exceptional mint luster. It dominates every other aspect. It swirls around each side and is only interrupted by a mark on the upper obverse and a cluster above the eagle's right (facing) wing. Both sides are toned light rose. Census: 53 in 66, 8 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1876 20C MS62 NGC. The 1876 is the last of the generally available business strike twenty cent pieces, with a mintage of just 14,600 pieces. Both sides show solid definition and minimal patina, and the eagle offers ample frostiness. Strongly lustrous with a handful of fine marks in the fields that account for the grade. Minor die doubling shows on the reverse.(Registry values: N991)
1876 20C MS64 NGC. Faint chestnut toning visits this lustrous and splendidly smooth near-Gem. The strike is sharp, and the eye appeal is impressive. Much scarcer than the 1875-S, due to a small mintage of 14,640 pieces, whereas the "common" 1875-S has a huge production of 1.15 million pieces.(Registry values: N1793)
1876 20C MS64 NGC. Because of the low mintage of 14,600 pieces, the 1876 would seem to be a better buy than the 1875-S with a mintage of more than a million pieces. It certainly is encountered less often, yet is valued only slightly higher. This is a snow-white example. The obverse has the expected frosted finish, while the reverse displays brightly reflectivity in the fields. The surfaces are unaffected by any distracting abrasions, and the striking details are complete, except at the top of the eagle's left (facing) wing.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Twenty Cent Pieces
1875 20C PR63 PCGS. Cream-gray overall with glimpses of autumn-gold near peripheral elements. This well struck specimen offers mild cameo contrast, although no such designation is present. Thorough rotation beneath a loupe locates only faint hairlines beneath the toning. The proof 1875 is more difficult to acquire than its mintage implies, since PCGS has certified just 331 examples in all grades (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1876 20C PR64 NGC. Fantastic mirrors through the centers, lightly gray-toned on the obverse but more brilliant on the reverse. Mildly contrasted with bold gold-orange and blue hues around much of the borders. Excellent eye appeal for this popular odd-denomination proof issue. NGC has graded 31 numerically finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1876 20C PR65 PCGS. Gem proof examples of the 1876 twenty cent denomination are seldom encountered, especially with the extraordinary striking details of the present coin. Strong field-device contrast is present on this example, but the attractive lavender and blue patina somewhat disguises this desirable quality. Population: 21 in 65, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1876 20C PR63 Cameo NGC. Light yellow-gold toning visits this flashy and precisely struck specimen. The devices exhibit obvious frost, and the delicate hairlines on the obverse field and upper reverse field are appropriate for the grade. The 1876 proof mintage was less than half of the first-year 1875, presumably because collector type demand was already fulfilled.(Registry values: N1793)
1876 20C PR64 Cameo NGC. Light autumn-gold fields and devices cede to freckles of forest-green near the rims. Fully struck and nicely mirrored with good eye appeal. A scarce denomination in proof format, as it was only struck for four years. Census: 17 in 64 Cameo, 35 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1877 20C PR64 NGC. Aquamarine fields are encompassed by peripheral yellow-gold and rose patina. Glimpses of cherry-red outline the eagle's legs. Smooth aside from wispy abrasions on the right obverse field. A proof-only date with a meager mintage of 350 pieces. Census: 55 in 64, 46 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1878 20C PR63 PCGS. A delightful Select specimen from the final year of twenty cent piece production and the second year of proof-only issues. Light hairlines in the obverse fields are hidden by thick patina, cloud-white to gold and lavender with the latter two colors appearing mostly at the margins. Solid eye appeal for the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
Early Quarters
1796 25C AG3 PCGS. B-2, R.3. The 1796 Draped Bust quarter is popular as a low-mintage, one-year type coin as well as the first date of the denomination. Only two varieties are known for the year, the present coin being an example of the more available B-2 variety characterized by the high 6 in the date. This specimen has seen extensive wear, but remains a problem-free example of this classic issue. The major devices remain visible in outline on the obverse, while the reverse is nearly smooth.(Registry values: P7)
1804 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AG Details. B-2, R.5. The rarer of the two die marriages for this difficult introductory Heraldic Eagle date. The date and most of LIBERTY is clear. The obverse stars range from clear to fully worn. About one-third of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is present. The obverse is hairlined and displays straw-gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1804 25C Good 4 PCGS. CAC. B-1, High R.3. The less rare of only two varieties for the year, B-1 has a die scratch between stars 8 and 9. Lavender-gray patina in the fields highlights the light gray devices. The lower reverse legends are partly worn into the rim. However, the shield lines are nearly fully separated and some plumage detail is visible. The portrait has a few wispy slide marks, but there are no unseemly contact marks. The 1804 is a key issue among the early U.S. quarter dollars, from a mintage of only 6,738 coins. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: P7)
1804 25C --Obverse Scratched--NGC. VG Details. B-1, High R.3. The NGC caveat pertains to a number of long obverse scrapes that somebody inflicted long ago: one between LI, one though I, one through the upper hair, and a long one from T in LIBERTY down through Liberty's nose and chin. Those ancient indignities now blend well with their surroundings, which include beautiful deep pinkish-gray and blue-green patina on both sides. Much of the deep detail remains with only the tops of MERICA faint; this one-year type may fit nicely into the set of many collectors on a budget.
Ex: Douglas Weaver Rare Coins; envelope attached.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P7)
Ex: Douglas Weaver Rare Coins; envelope attached.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P7)
1805 25C Fine 12 NGC. B-2, R.2. Lime-green and cream-gray blend throughout this minimally abraded early quarter. A few freckles of dark verdigris near the eagle's beak do not distract. Struck from prominently clashed dies.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1805 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. B-4, Low R.4. Caramel-gold and stone-gray embrace this nicely detailed Draped Bust quarter. Faintly hairlined, and two softly impressed areas of the reverse (the upper stars and lower shield) display mint-made adjustment marks.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1806 25C VG8 NGC. B-6, R.5. All peripheral letters and stars are bold. Deep gray fields contrast with pearl-gray devices. Minutely granular, but unabraded save for a thin mark near the hair ribbon.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1806 25C VF20 NGC. B-4, R.4. Tompkins Die State 1/3. A deep gray representative with lighter toning on the device highpoints. The centers are softly brought up, but both sides are devoid of visible marks.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1806 25C VF25 PCGS. B-6, R.5. Tompkins Die State 1/1. A better variety Draped Bust quarter with lightly toned centers and rich gunmetal-gray borders. The reverse appears unabraded, and the obverse has only two vertical pinscratches near the profile. B-9 and B-3 are the usual die marriages for this date. Years can pass between Heritage appearances of the present variety.(Registry values: P5)
1806 25C VF30 PCGS. 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. Clean silver-light gray surfaces are noted on both sides. The central areas are weakly struck as always.(Registry values: P5)
1806 25C --Polished--NGC. XF Details. B-9, R.1. Tompkins Die State 3/4-5. Late dies with clashes, cracks, and cuds. This well defined stone-gray example is slightly bright from cleaning, but the appearance is better than implied by the "Polished" designation.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1806 25C AU50 PCGS. B-9, R.1. Tompkins Obverse Die State 2. A bisecting die crack begins at the rim and travels through the 1, and thence well up into the hair atop the head. On the reverse the C for CENTS is away from the tail but the 5 touches the fletchings. Muted luster clings to each side underneath a coating of grayish-orange patina. There are no singular abrasions or adjustment marks.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P5)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P5)
1807 25C --Damaged, Bent--NGC. XF Details. B-1, R.2. This glossy steel-blue representative has a cigar-shaped mark above the hair ribbon, and a bend affects the obverse at 11 o'clock and the reverse at 7 o'clock. Richly detailed and collectible.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1807 25C AU53 PCGS. B-1, R.2. Luster illuminates the stars, legends, and plumage of this final year Draped Bust quarter. Faint gold toning is most prominent near the rims. Light parallel adjustment marks (as issued) cross the eagle's head. A lovely example of this scarce silver type.(Registry values: P5)
Bust Quarters
1815 25C "E" Counterstamp--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. B-1, R.1. The enigmatic E and L counterstamps seen on certain early quarters were first described by numismatic catalogers in the 19th century, and are believed to originate from a secessionist vote at the Economite commune in Pennsylvania. A moderately glossy but unblemished gunmetal-gray representative that boasts pleasing design detail.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1818/5 25C XF40 PCGS. B-1, R.2. A great XF example of the Guide Book variety. While the flag of the 5 is barely visible within the upper loop of the second 8, the flag of the underlying 5 and the rightmost curve are more plain. Gold and silver-blue toning overall with lighter gray at the worn high points. Population: 2 in 40, 56 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1818/5 25C AU58 NGC. CAC. B-1, R.2. Navy-blue, plum-red, and golden-brown invigorate the reverse. The obverse displays sky-blue and caramel-gold shades. Luster dominates the reverse and fills the portrait and obverse margin. Smooth despite a couple of unimportant field marks.(Registry values: P3)
1818 25C VF30 NGC. B-7, High R.4. The medium gray centers gradually cede to deeper and minutely granular gunmetal toning near the rims. The obverse displays a few wispy marks.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 25C XF40 PCGS. B-4, R.2. On this variety, star 1 points between the upper two folds, and the 2 in 25 C has a curved base. A die crack from rim below star 13 into curls. Medium bluish-gray patination covers both sides. Well defined and remarkably well cared for.(Registry values: P2)
1818 25C XF45 NGC. B-9, High R.5. Tompkins Die State Obverse 2 / Reverse 2-3. The 1818 quarter mintage was the first since the 1815 issue, and the B-9 is by far the rarest die marriage of the 10 known for the date. On the obverse star 1 points to a lower fold of drapery, and a tine of metal protrudes into the left field from an inner point of star 2. A center dot is on the neck below the ear, and "ear bars" appear from reverse die clashing. The arrowheads and denomination from the reverse are boldly clashed into the upper obverse. On the reverse, a huge die break runs from the rim between UN to the eagle's wing. A star from the obverse is clashed into the top arrowhead. Numerous other die cracks and clashes appear.
This rare quarter variety is normally seen in lower grades, but the present Choice XF piece would fit into the lower end of the Condition Census Tompkins provides in his reference. The silver-white surfaces have shades of powder-gray, and muted luster clings to the surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This rare quarter variety is normally seen in lower grades, but the present Choice XF piece would fit into the lower end of the Condition Census Tompkins provides in his reference. The silver-white surfaces have shades of powder-gray, and muted luster clings to the surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 25C --Obverse Scratched--NGC. AU Details. B-5, High R.4. Deep lavender, apricot, and forest-green dominates the obverse. The reverse displays moderate golden-brown and jade-green patina. Although this piece is otherwise undisturbed, a thin horizontal scratch on Liberty's neck confirms the NGC designation.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819 25C Small 9--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. B-3, R.1. The obverse is bright beneath dark toning that displays orange, ruby-red, and navy-blue undertones. The unnatural coloration helps conceal a short vertical scratch on the left obverse field. The reverse has lavender-gray centers and autumn-gold and lime-green margins.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1820 25C Small 0 VF25 NGC. B-5, R.5. Star 1 points between drapery folds and star 7 points to the front of the cap. Star 13 points to the center of the curls. On the reverse, all T's are defective on their bottom right. The large 25 is high, with a square-base 2 that leans slightly right and a fancy-top 5 a bit higher than the 2. The pinkish-gray surfaces on this piece are attractive and lack any mentionable abrasions or other distractions. An attractive example of this rare die pairing.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1820 25C Small 0 AU53 NGC. B-4, R.2. Golden-brown and pearl-gray alternate across this lightly circulated early quarter. A pinscratch is noted through star 1 to the bust tip, but no other marks are of consequence.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1822 25C --Improperly Cleaned, Scratched--NGC. AU Details. B-1, R.2. Glossy and bright beneath artificial golden-brown, ocean-blue, and cherry-red patina. Two scratches are noted near the eagle's head, the field near Liberty's chin appears smoothed, and both sides are hairlined. Moderate laminations are present on Liberty's neck and the right obverse field.
Ex: W. Earl Spies Collection (Stack's, 12/1974), lot 618.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
Ex: W. Earl Spies Collection (Stack's, 12/1974), lot 618.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1822 25C AU50 NGC. CAC. B-1, R.2. Only two 1822 die marriages are known, and B-1 receives its own Guide Book listing since B-2 is the rare 25/50C reverse. This representative has medium golden-brown and dove-gray toning. The stars and right (facing) claw is softly impressed, but the remainder of the design is well detailed. Minor marks are scattered but are only noticeable near the eagle's head. Census: 6 in 50, 36 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1822 25C 25/50C VG10 NGC. B-2, R.5. The blundered, "overdenominated" reverse is among the most popular and celebrated errors in U.S. numismatics, and incredibly the same die was resurrected in 1828 and used to produce more error quarters. The Guide Book listings for both further enhance their appeal to many collectors. The 1822 25/50C is rare in any grade, and this Choice Very Good coin will satisfy even the fussiest collectors with its original pinkish-silver surfaces, a bold strike, and a lack of mentionable impairments.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824/2 25C --Obverse Scratched--NGC. XF Details. B-1, R.3. Robert Scot passed away in early November 1823, and 1823-dated quarter dies are likely the last he produced. Steve Tompkins speculates that Christian Gobrecht may have been hired immediately as a fill-in, producing the overdated 1824/2 die from a leftover 1822 obverse, with the actual quarters delivered on Dec. 31, 1823.
Much appeal remains on this powder-gray piece, despite a pair of intersecting scratches on the obverse that meet at Liberty's throat. We feel the Details grade is actually a trifle understated, and a sharp strike and lack of other impairments add to the allure.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
Much appeal remains on this powder-gray piece, despite a pair of intersecting scratches on the obverse that meet at Liberty's throat. We feel the Details grade is actually a trifle understated, and a sharp strike and lack of other impairments add to the allure.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
1825/4 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. B-2, R.2. Chestnut-gold and cream-gray embrace this impressively detailed Capped Bust quarter. The fields are hairlined and somewhat cloudy.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1825/4 25C AU53 PCGS. B-2, R.2. Substantial luster brightens portions of this lightly circulated Capped Bust quarter. The fields are light golden-brown, while the borders display blue-green and plum-red toning. Tiny digs are noted near the uppermost arrowhead and Liberty's cleavage.(Registry values: P2)
1825/2 25C VF25 NGC. B-1, R.5. Steve Tompkins has provided fairly convincing, if not conclusive, evidence that the 1825/2 is actually the 1824/2 overdated again, becoming an 1825/4/2. This rare die marriage is easily identified by the position of star 8 high on the cap, whereas it is lower on the B-2 and B-3. The reverse was also a reuse from 1823 and 1824. This piece displays original, problem-free pinkish-gray surfaces with no mentionable impairments.
Ex: David Hirt Collection (Pine Tree, 11/1975) lot 74.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: David Hirt Collection (Pine Tree, 11/1975) lot 74.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 25C 25/50C VG10 NGC. B-3, R.5. A rare Guide Book variety that re-uses the blundered reverse from 1822. LIBERTY is bold, and all peripheral letters and stars are clear. Some plumage detail is present. Stone-gray, lilac, and chestnut-gold toning. Smooth save for brief marks left of the date.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 25C Small Letters AU53 NGC. B-4, R.1. Attractive orange, cherry-red, and aquamarine toning invigorates the margins of this partly lustrous and lightly abraded Capped Bust type coin.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 25C AU58 ANACS. B-4, R.1. Just a touch of friction crosses the high points of this well struck example. Immensely lustrous surfaces are toned peach at the centers with blue-green outer patina. Housed in a small-format ANACS holder.(Registry values: P1)
Seated Quarters
1838 25C No Drapery MS61 NGC. Lightly toned aside from peripheral jade-green, violet-red, and golden-brown on the obverse. A boldly defined example of this first-year Seated quarter. The strike is crisp save for softness on Liberty's foot.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P5)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P5)
1841 25C --Die Doubled Reverse--MS62 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. STATES OF is doubled toward the rim. This satiny Seated quarter has original olive-gold and gunmetal-gray toning. Evenly struck, and free from noticeable marks. Population for the issue: 1 in 62, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
1843 25C MS64 NGC. Both sides of this near-Gem display pleasing luster despite the depth of greenish-gold and reddish-tan obverse toning and gray and reddish patina on the reverse. A well struck and minimally marked specimen. Scarce in Mint State. Census: 10 in 64, 4 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
1853 25C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. There were five Seated Liberty silver coin types whose net silver values rose above their nominal (face) value by the early 1850s. The two smallest, the half dime and dime, had designs so small that when their net silver content was reduced, only small arrows at the date signified the reduction; there was no design room on the reverse for the ring of rays that the larger coins, the quarter and half dollar, also got. The silver dollar was exempted from the silver reduction by Congress. The cynic must wonder: Were congressmen paid in silver dollars, so that the extra silver content (compared to minor silver coins or gold dollars) would give them a pay raise?
After the weight reduction, many millions of Arrows/Arrows and Rays type coins spewed from the coinage presses in Philadelphia as well as, to a lesser extent, New Orleans. The Philadelphia Mint made more than 40 million minor silver coins in 1853, with the quarter dollar seeing the largest production, at 15 million-plus pieces. This is a brilliant example that has soft, frosted mint luster. The surfaces are remarkably clean with little to account for the MS64 grade.(Registry values: P5)
After the weight reduction, many millions of Arrows/Arrows and Rays type coins spewed from the coinage presses in Philadelphia as well as, to a lesser extent, New Orleans. The Philadelphia Mint made more than 40 million minor silver coins in 1853, with the quarter dollar seeing the largest production, at 15 million-plus pieces. This is a brilliant example that has soft, frosted mint luster. The surfaces are remarkably clean with little to account for the MS64 grade.(Registry values: P5)
1854 25C Arrows MS64 PCGS. The left arrowhead is lightly repunched. A satiny and crisply struck Choice two-year type coin with delicate almond-gold toning and a refreshingly clean appearance. Population: 61 in 64, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
1854 25C Arrows MS64 NGC. This date variety does not appear to be listed in Briggs. The 1 and 8 are repunched, and the ball of the 5 is very close and connected to the vertical upright. The reverse is Briggs' Reverse B, which he calls the "Compass Point" reverse, with a "Circular incomplete area of 1st set of vertical lines at horizontal line juncture." Well struck and intensely lustrous with pleasing silver-gold color. This piece also shows modest clash marks on each side, but is free of any distracting surface blemishes.(Registry values: P4)
1854-O 25C Arrows MS63 PCGS. Brightly lustrous with just a hint of sun-yellow toning against pale nickel-white surfaces. Well-defined in the centers and uncommonly well-preserved for this O-mint Arrows issue. Population: 7 in 63, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1854-O 25C Huge O VF30 NGC. FS-501. Briggs 1-A. The crudely wrought and oversized O mintmark on this variety has intrigued generations of collectors and remains elusive to this day. The present midrange representative shows gold-gray and charcoal shadings with subtle rose accents on the reverse. For the variety, Census: 4 in 30, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
1855 25C Arrows MS63 NGC. Strongly lustrous with just a touch of tan coloration. The design features are well impressed. Kept from a finer grade by a few minute obverse handling marks. Census: 10 in 63, 23 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P4)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P4)
1855-S 25C Arrows AU53 ANACS. The 1855-S was the first quarter issued in the San Francisco Mint, newly opened in 1854. Almost 400,000 pieces were struck, but attrition took a heavy toll. Small change was badly needed in the channels of commerce in California at the time. The surfaces on this piece are light-gray, with even wear and a few wispy field blemishes. The piece is well struck throughout. Apparent die crumbling occurs around the wings, and a long die crack encircles much of the reverse periphery--clear signs of die overuse.(Registry values: P7)
1858 25C MS66 PCGS. From a large mintage of 7.3 million pieces, the 1858 Seated Liberty quarter is a popular choice for type collectors seeking a No Motto representative. Coins at the Premium Gem level of preservation are rare. The present coin is sharply struck, with pristine brilliant surfaces. Population: 13 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1859-S 25C VF25 PCGS. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies for the date. Only 80,000 Seated Liberty quarters were struck in 1859 at the San Francisco Mint. Few examples were saved by numismatists, as collecting branch mint issues systematically did not become popular until decades later. The issue is very scarce in all grades today and rare above VF. The present coin is an attractive collectible example, with moderate, even wear over all surfaces and no serious distractions. Population: 3 in 25, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P8)
1860-O 25C MS61 PCGS. Strongly struck with bright and shining luster. Though numerous wispy abrasions and more significant marks affect the fields, this is a gorgeous O-mint coin in silver-white and peach. Population: 3 in 61, 25 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1865 25C AU58 PCGS. Deep aqua-blue and gold-tan patination bathes both sides of this near-Mint State quarter and a strong strike leaves sharp detail on the design elements. Lightly marked surfaces are slightly subdued by the depth of the toning.(Registry values: P3)
1866 25C Motto MS65 PCGS. Larry Briggs' update to his series reference that appeared a couple of years ago in the Coin Dealer Newsletter notes that only a single die was used to produce the 16,800 coins, and that the issue is rarer in lower grades than Mint State. (But it is also rare in Gem condition.) The die was damaged early, so that most examples including the present piece show weakness on Liberty's left (facing) and correspondingly on the reverse. The strike on this Gem is bold at the peripheries. Appealing silver-gray coloration and a paucity of abrasions further enhance its desirability. Population: 7 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1869 25C XF40 PCGS. Lightly rubbed on each side with abrasions noted in the obverse fields and on the upper shield on the reverse. Dusky blue-violet and peach-orange shadings are the rule. Population: 4 in 40, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6)
1872-CC 25C VG8 PCGS. The 1872-CC Seated quarter was described as a scarcity in numismatic literature as early as two decades after its production. Rusty Goe posits that in addition to the low mintage of 22,850 coins, many may have been melted at some point after the Mint Act of 1873 slightly altered the weight of minor coinage. This piece shows silver-gray patina with all the major types clear, but a long, thin, horizontal scrape crosses the lower rock when the coin is seen under a loupe. A couple of other shorter ticks appear on the reverse near the mintmark. Population: 8 in 8, 34 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P8)
1872-S 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. Moderately worn with oddly bright surfaces beneath deep violet and gold-gray color. Considerable remaining detail for a VF-level coin and an important representative of this challenging issue.(Registry values: P8)
1873 25C Arrows MS62 PCGS. Both sides radiate pleasing luster and are essentially untoned with sharply struck devices. Minor luster grazes in the right obverse field barely preclude a finer grade.(Registry values: P4)
1874-S 25C Arrows MS60 PCGS. Splashes of light olive-green patina are seen on both sides of this S-mint quarter, each of which exhibits well struck devices. Marks are surprisingly minimal for a coin graded MS60. Housed in a first generation holder.(Registry values: P3)
1874-S 25C Arrows MS66 PCGS. Fortunately for type collectors a small hoard of 1874-S quarters was uncovered thirty or so years ago. The coins were uniformly high quality, and this is undoubtedly one of those pieces. The surfaces display the usual thick mint frost which is apparent even through the light golden-olive toning that is seen over each side. The devices are sharply defined throughout, and there are no mentionable marks. Population: 33 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
1876 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Type Two Reverse. Medium golden-brown and cream-gray toning visits this lustrous and original Gem. Boldly struck and well preserved. Population: 48 in 65, 26 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1877-CC 25C MS65 PCGS. Large CC. A solidly struck and shining Carson City quarter that is ideal for the branch mint type collector. Light silver surfaces are lustrous with faint texture and just a suggestion of patina. Population: 32 in 65, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1878-CC 25C MS65 PCGS. Ex: Las Vegas Collection. A bright Gem representative of this popular Carson City silver issue, faintly gold-toned at the outer zones with frosty silver centers. Strongly struck and undeniably appealing, a condition rarity at this level. Population: 17 in 65, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1879 25C MS66 NGC. This sparkling Premium Gem displays expectedly prooflike surfaces due to the low mintage of only 13,600 coins. The silver-white fields are highly reflective, with thick mint frost on the devices. A strong loupe reveals only faint dotlike luster grazes here and there, although this is quibbling in relation to the piece's obvious appeal. Census: 34 in 66, 31 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1879 25C MS67 ★ NGC. Type Two Reverse. It is difficult to conceive of a finer representative of this issue than the present Superb Gem Star coin, justly awarded the kudo for superior eye appeal. The mintage was only 13,600 pieces, but contemporaneous collectors clearly stashed away a few nice pieces. This prize offers problem-free surfaces with delicate but intense original toning. The obverse shows a mint-green center ceding to copper-orange at the rims, with brilliant steel-blue in the reverse center and green and copper-orange at the margins. Generous cartwheel luster radiates unimpeded from beneath. One of three MS67 ★ pieces at NGC, with six MS68 coins total numerically finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1879 25C MS67 NGC. CAC. An outstanding Superb Gem for the high-end type or date collector, decisively detailed with fantastic luster beneath rich patina. The bold peach hues that cover much of the obverse have cerulean peripheral supplements on the reverse. Census: 25 in 67, 6 finer (3/10).
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1880 25C MS66 Prooflike NGC. Type Two Reverse. It seems curious that only four Prooflike quarters of this date have been certified (this being the finest), and all have been graded by NGC (3/10). We say it is curious because as Larry Briggs stated in his reference on the series, "Proof die is used this year on both proof, and for the first and only time, on business strikes." One would expect considerable confusion between business strikes and proofs as a result. This piece shows incredible depth of mirrored reflectivity in the fields with just a hint of frost. The devices are noticeably lustrous, setting up considerable field-to-device contrast. The surfaces are mostly brilliant with just a hint of peripheral color around the margins. The devices are sharply struck throughout with the only area of softness on the upper stars. A couple of stray hairlines are seen in the right obverse field. One of only four Prooflike coins certified, and as mentioned this is the finest.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1880 25C MS67 PCGS. Type Two Reverse. A small mintage of 13,600 Seated Liberty quarters was achieved by the Philadelphia Mint in 1880. Superb Gem examples are quite rare, as PCGS has certified only eight specimens in this exalted grade, with none finer (3/10). The present coin displays reflective prooflike fields under a lovely patina of green, gold, and lavender on the obverse; while the reverse remains mostly brilliant. All devices are sharply impressed, and the fields are devoid of distractions.(Registry values: P1)
1888 25C MS64 PCGS. Brightly lustrous through ethereal patina, mostly pale silver on the reverse but with generous gold-to-orange elements on the obverse. Great eye appeal for the grade.(Registry values: P1)
1889 25C MS67 NGC. A well-defined Superb Gem example of this low-mintage later Seated quarter issue, fantastically lustrous beneath layers of peach, rose, and soft jade-green toning. Touches of frostiness on the figure of Liberty add an extra layer to the aesthetic appeal. Census: 27 in 67, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1889 25C MS67 PCGS. Splashes of cobalt-blue, reddish-gold, apple-green, and grayish-violet run over the radiantly lustrous surfaces of this Superb Gem and a well executed strike delivers strong definition to the design elements. A couple of trivial marks on Liberty's neck are mentioned solely because they might help to identify the piece. Population: 26 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Quarters
1858 25C PR61 PCGS. Strong gold and orange shadings embrace the shining fields on this earlier Seated quarter proof. Wispy hairlines cross much of the fields, and a meandering pinscratch is noted to the right of Liberty's raised arm. Population: 8 in 61, 33 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1859 25C PR66 NGC. Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. Deep cobalt-blue and rose-red endow this razor-sharp and immaculate Premium Gem, which also has a blush of orange toning at the reverse center. Housed in a former generation holder, and one of only 800 pieces struck. Census: 13 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
1862 25C PR64 NGC. CAC. An essentially untoned Civil War quarter that has a hint of cameo contrast and only a few faint hairlines on the obverse field. A mere 550 proofs were issued. Census: 39 in 64, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1862 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Lots of field-device contrast is clear at first glance on this near-Gem example, a survivor of this Civil War proof mintage of only 550 proofs. Larry Briggs' series reference, however, claims that 120 proofs were melted. In any case the issue is rare so fine, with only five Cameos and one Deep Cameo certified numerically finer at PCGS (3/10). The silver-gray surfaces are close to a full strike, and only trivial distractions appear: a few flecks of darker toning, a stray hairline, a tiny luster graze on the cheek. Population: 4 in 64 Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1866 25C Motto PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Strong field-to-device contrast through the minimally toned centers. This faintly hairlined coin shows areas of gold-orange and blue color at the margins. Population: 7 in 64 Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1867 25C PR67 NGC. The silver-white center of the obverse offers a clear indication of frost and thereby contrast, but the deep blue-green toning that covers the outer parts of the obverse is present on almost the entirety of the reverse. A carefully preserved Superb Gem specimen with lively mirrors. Census: 6 in 67, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1867 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. Cobalt-blue, purple, and gold-brown toning clings to the margins of this Gem proof. Its design elements are sharply struck and stand out against the deeply mirrored fields. Marvelously preserved and highly appealing. Census: 5 in 65 Cameo, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1869 25C PR64 NGC. CAC. Autumn-gold, aquamarine, and cherry-red undertones grace this richly patinated near-Gem. Sharply struck and satiny. A mere 600 proofs were struck. Census: 47 in 64, 26 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1869 25C PR66 PCGS. Orange-gold toning dominates the obverse, although the margins offer ocean-blue and ruby-red. The fully patinated reverse displays lime-green, lilac, and peach. Fully struck and undisturbed. A mere 600 proofs were issued. Population: 3 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1869 25C PR67 ★ NGC. Both sides of this Superb Gem specimen show considerable contrast, particularly the obverse with its minimally toned center, though the reverse falls just shy of fully Cameo status. Green and blue toning covers the rest of the coin, accented in lavender and gold at the borders.(Registry values: P2)
1869 25C PR65 Cameo NGC. Minimally toned with only a few stray wisps of cloud-white patina visiting the strongly contrasted surfaces. Snowy frost dominates the sharply struck devices, which are surrounded by intense mirrors. A few tiny disturbances in the fields have little impact on the eye appeal. Census: 8 in 65 Cameo, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1871 25C PR65 PCGS. The aquamarine obverse center is framed by peripheral gold and fire-red. The reverse is ocean-blue and olive-green. A fully struck, flashy, and contact-free Gem. The proof 1871 is even scarcer than suggested by its mintage of 960 pieces. Population: 8 in 65, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1871 25C PR66 PCGS. The apricot centers are framed by ruby-red, ocean-blue, and honey-gold. Fully struck and flashy with immaculate preservation. The eye appeal is unsurpassable. A mere 960 proofs were coined. Encased in a scarce circa-1990 doily label holder. Population: 6 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1871 25C PR67 NGC. Outer aqua-green and blue toning yields to orange and gold central toning on each side, with the inner core broader on the obverse. Exactingly struck with fabulous mirrors and incredible eye appeal borne of careful preservation. NGC has certified just one numerically finer representative (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1872 25C PR66 PCGS. CAC. Dramatic electric-blue outlines the reddish-gray fields and the ivory-gray devices. The striking details are full on each side and this mark-free Premium Gem display obvious eye appeal. A tiny spot on the left border of the rock is of no import. A mere 950 proofs were struck. Population: 7 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1873 25C No Arrows PR66 PCGS. Only 600 proof No Arrows quarters were minted this year minus an undetermined number that were melted after July 10. This is a pristine example displaying fields that are highly reflective while the devices show a moderate amount of contrasting mint frost as the coin is turned under a light. Each side is colorfully toned in circling shades of electric-blue, magenta, and peach. Population: 5 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1873 25C No Arrows PR66 ★ Cameo NGC. All proof 1873 No Arrows Seated Liberty quarters have a closed 3 in the date. From a modest mintage of 600 pieces, the issue is scarce in all grades, and extremely rare with the PR66 Cameo designation. Currently, this is the only NGC-certified Star coin in PR66 Cameo, and only one Star coin is finer; while PCGS has graded just one specimen at this exalted level, with one finer (3/10). The present coin shows vivid field-device contrast under a spectacular patina of blue, gold, green and lavender toning.(Registry values: P3)
1873 25C Arrows PR64 PCGS. This brilliant and sharply struck proof has nearly untoned surfaces. The fields are fully mirrored and the devices show a trace of mint frost that imparts light cameo contrast. The With Arrows coins were struck only in 1873 and 1874, and all offerings are popularly received by type collectors. Population: 32 in 64, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1875 25C PR66 ★ NGC. CAC. Type Two Reverse. On the obverse, a gorgeous cobalt-blue periphery frames a deep rose colored center. The reverse has similar, albeit more muted patina. The devices are fully struck with considerable frostiness evident on the devices, even through the considerable toning. NGC has graded six numerically finer specimens, only one of which is a ★ coin (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1876 25C PR65 PCGS. Type Two Reverse. The inner obverse has rich gold-gray toning, while the blue hues at its borders have more extensive coverage on the reverse. A great Gem representative of this popular centennial proof issue, housed in a green label holder. Population: 15 in 65, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1876 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Type Two Reverse. Golden-brown, cherry-red, and electric-blue toning adorns this intricately struck and unabraded near-Gem. Despite the rich patina, the cameo contrast is unmistakable. Population: 11 in 64 Cameo, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1880 25C PR67 NGC. Type Two Reverse. Peach-gold, blue-green, and lavender-violet hues cover the extraordinarily deep fields of this sharply struck Superb Gem. An impressively preserved specimen with incredible eye appeal, it is sure to delight the proof type collector. NGC has certified just four numerically finer representatives in this grade range (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1880 25C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Type Two Reverse. Faint streaks of tan-gold toning visit the obverse, while the reverse remains brilliant. This crisply struck example has icy devices and only a few delicate hairlines on the left obverse field. Population: 19 in 64 Cameo, 24 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1880 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. Liquid-gold toning over much of each side has bold patches of blue punctuating the reverse margins. Boldly impressed and carefully preserved with remarkable field-to-device contrast. Top-notch eye appeal for this popular Seated quarter issue. Census: 17 in 67 Cameo, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1882 25C PR67 Cameo PCGS. Traces of barely discernible gold-tan color show under magnification. Stunning field-motif contrast is evident over both sides, each of which has been expertly cared for. A well executed strike emboldens the design elements. Population: 2 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1883 25C PR66 PCGS. The 1883 silver proofs enjoyed a four-figure mintage, with the novelty of the Liberty five cent nickel design a likely contributor. This gleaming Premium Gem has intense blue peripheral toning that surrounds dappled pink and silver centers. Population: 22 in 66, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1883 25C PR67 PCGS. CAC. Waves of electric-blue, purple, and golden-orange patination ride over each side of this gorgeous Superb Gem proof and a solid strike leaves sharp detail on the design motifs. Beautifully preserved and extraordinary eye appeal. Population: 8 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1883 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Great cameoed surfaces are essentially untoned and very nicely preserved. A solid strike delivers strong definition to the frosted design elements. Wonderful overall eye appeal, a fact appropriately recognized by CAC. Population: 4 in 66 Cameo, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1884 25C PR64 PCGS. Blue-violet outer toning yields to rose and gold-orange, with the reverse adding a tiny core of pale silver. A sharp near-Gem that is housed in a green label holder. PCGS has graded 56 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1885 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. The 1885 proof Seated Liberty quarter boasts a moderate mintage of 930 pieces. The issue is rare today in Premium Gem Cameo condition. The present coin is sharply struck, with intense elements of contrast evident, especially on the reverse. The obverse surfaces are enhanced by areas of attractive cobalt-blue and golden toning, while the reverse features even more spectacular rings of cerulean-blue and green. Census: 14 in 66 Cameo, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1886 25C PR66 PCGS. Soft cobalt-blue, orange-gold, and lavender toning resides on the proof surfaces of this Premium Gem. A sharp strike characterizes the design features that possess a satiny finish and stand out against the mirrored fields, especially on the obverse. Nicely preserved throughout. Population: 26 in 66, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1887 25C PR67 Cameo NGC. A beautifully preserved specimen that showcases lovely mirrors through both the minimally toned centers and the blue and gold toning at the borders. Thickly frosted devices provide ready contrast. One of just four Superb Gem Cameo coins certified by NGC with none numerically finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1889 25C PR64 NGC. Splashes of reddish-gold, purple, and sky-blue are somewhat deeper on the obverse of this near-Gem proof. Exquisitely struck devices stand out amidst the fields at various angles. A well preserved piece. Housed in a prior generation holder.(Registry values: P1)
1891 25C PR66 NGC. A carefully preserved specimen from the end of the Seated quarter series. The obverse has light cloud-white toning over most of the obverse, which is strongly contrasted, but the wedge of opaque blue-violet at the upper right is echoed across the thickly patinated reverse. Census: 22 in 66, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1891 25C PR67 Cameo PCGS. The cameo feature on this coin is most impressive because of the rich, multicolored toning seen over each side. Not only do the mirrors flash brightly through the rose and sea-green toning, but the devices are heavily frosted enough that the cameo contrast is abundantly evident. The devices are sharply impressed, as expected, and there are no obvious or detracting contact marks on either side. Population: 1 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
Barber Quarters
1892 25C MS66 ★ NGC. CAC. Type Two Reverse. A gorgeous first-year Barber quarter with considerable field-to-device contrast, thanks to semireflective fields and generously frosted devices. Sharp detail completes the eye appeal. A great candidate for the type or date collector.(Registry values: N2998)
1892-S 25C MS64 PCGS. Type One Reverse. Strongly struck with considerable subdued frostiness on the fields and devices. Surfaces are generally smooth with just a few wispy flaws. Great eye appeal for this first-year issue. Population: 20 in 64, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1894-O 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Multicolored toning is slightly deeper on the reverse where it subdues the luster somewhat. Well struck save for the usual softness in the arrow feathers. A few minute marks limit the grade. Population: 27 in 64, 18 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1895-O 25C MS64 PCGS. Strongly struck with soft, swirling luster that enlivens each side. A lovely near-Gem representative of this popular O-mint Barber quarter issue. Population: 36 in 64, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1896-S 25C Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. The surfaces reveal few singular distractions of any sort, just the moderate wear expected. Much of LIBERTY and the motto are readable if not full, and the dove-gray fields with lighter silver-white high points confirm the original appeal of this key issue. A nice example for a midgrade circulated set.(Registry values: N1793)
1896-S 25C Fine 15 PCGS. This Choice Fine key Barber quarter offers silver-gray surfaces that show a nearly full LIBERTY, save for the lower part of the T, and E PLURIBUS UNUM and much of the eagle's wing feathers are bold. The mintage for the issue was a memorably low 188,039 coins. There are no singular abrasions, although a loupe reveals some scattered, fine glitterlike dots on each side--an effect we have seen before, but whose cause we cannot guess.(Registry values: N1793)
1896-S 25C VF30 PCGS. This midgrade key issue offers lots of original eye appeal. The predominant toning includes ochre, cinnamon, and ice-blue, with silver outlines around the devices. A wealth of pleasing detail remains despite 30 points of wear, including a full LIBERTY and outlines of all the leaves in the wreath.(Registry values: N1793)
1900 25C MS65 PCGS. Light blue and antique-gold colors are dappled across each side of this lustrous turn-of-the-century Gem. Well struck for this Philadelphia issue and decidedly appealing. Population: 28 in 65, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1901-S 25C Good 4 PCGS. Soft bluish-gray color in the fields highlights the motifs of this key-date representative. All of the obverse rim shows as does some of its dentilation. The top of the T and all of the Y in LIBERTY are clear as are the lower ear and the eye lid. The tops of the letters MERICA merge slightly with the reverse rim, but all remaining peripheral lettering is strong and separate from rim. The shield is outlined on its right, left and bottom sides. An ancient unobtrusive linear abrasion between the left (facing) wing and ribbon is mentioned for complete accuracy. This clean, problem-free coin will fit comfortably in a low- to mid-grade Barber quarter collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1902-S 25C MS64 PCGS. Satiny silver in the centers with rich peach and violet peripheral toning around most of the obverse and some of the reverse. Strongly struck with a single shallow mark that runs horizontally on Liberty's cheek. Population: 20 in 64, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1906-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Dappled peach, gold, and green-gray hues cover most of the obverse, while the reverse has similar, lighter colors with generous patches of silver. Well struck with a degree of the usual softness on the talons. Population: 18 in 65, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D 25C MS63 PCGS. Lustrous surfaces display light gray, gold, violet, and powder-blue patina, and the design features are well struck, save for a couple of the obverse star centers. A small contact mark is evident on Liberty's nose. Population: 10 in 63, 27 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1913-S 25C VG8 PCGS. The surfaces are primarily silver-white, although some charcoal-gray patina appears in the recesses of each side. A total of three letters in LIBERTY are clear, and the motto is completely readable, if weak on a couple of letters. There are few singular impairments, although a loupe reveals a series of thin scrapes on the portrait. An original survivor from the paltry mintage of only 40,000 coins.(Registry values: N1793)
1914-S 25C AU53 PCGS. Lustrous silver-gray overall with distinct golden overtones. Modestly marked across each side with a few shallow pinscratches noted to the right of Liberty's lips. Well defined, except for the usual softness on the arrow feathers.(Registry values: N1793)
1915 25C MS65 PCGS. Golden-tan surfaces display splashes of gray. Sharply struck and lustrous with minimal marks and mammoth eye appeal for the issue. Population: 82 in 65, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1915 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Strongly struck with dappled gold, rose, and blue-violet patina where the coin is not frosty silver-gray. Notably appealing for this little-saved issue. Population: 16 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1915-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Rich charcoal, gold-orange, and crimson toning drapes the margins, while the centers have soft silver-gray luster. PCGS has graded just 42 coins finer than this Gem (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1915-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Intense luster radiates from both sides of this essentially color-free Gem and a well executed strike delivers strong detail to the devices, save for the typical softness in the upper right shield corner. Small milling marks in the lower left reverse field are undisturbing.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-D 25C MS66 PCGS. Brightly lustrous and virtually untoned with above-average definition. A great Premium Gem representative of this little-saved issue. Population: 40 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1915-D 25C MS66 PCGS. Orange-gold toning appears in patches around most of the obverse periphery and at part of the lower reverse. Strongly lustrous and touched in shades of blue at the interiors. Population: 40 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1916-D 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Olive-gold and mauve bathe this lustrous final-year Gem in a somewhat mottled fashion. Boldly struck except for the eagle's right (facing) claw and upper right shield corner. The reverse is seemingly immaculate, and the obverse is also clean. Wispy grazes in the right obverse field prevent a finer designation.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Barber Quarters
1892 25C PR67 NGC. Type Two Reverse. This Superb Gem proof is essentially color free on the obverse while having a veil of smoky golden-gray patina on the reverse. Both sides exhibit noticeable field-device variance, somewhat more so on the obverse. Exquisitely struck and marvelously preserved. Census: 27 in 67, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1894 25C PR64 PCGS. Whispers of bluish-purple gravitate to the margins of this near-Gem proof and a decisive strike imparts sharp detail to the motifs. Faint handling marks limit the grade. Population: 80 in 64, 73 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1895 25C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Boldly contrasted with outlandish toning. The obverse has bands of pale green and deep blue around a core of gold and rose-orange centered on Liberty's head. The reverse has a more classic black-and-white appearance in the center, though it does sport narrow bands of yellow-orange and blue at the margins. Population: 6 in 67 Cameo, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1896 25C PR64 PCGS. On the obverse, rich blue to green peripheral toning frames rose-and-silver centers. The two colors mix with gold at the reverse margins, surrounding a faintly gray-toned core.(Registry values: N1793)
1897 25C PR64 NGC. Green-gold at the margins with moderate reflectivity through the pearl-gray fields. A well-defined near-Gem with stray hairlines scattered on each side.(Registry values: N1793)
1897 25C PR65 PCGS. Gunmetal-blue and straw-gold endow the obverse, while the reverse has an untoned center bounded by dramatic bands of orange and sky-blue. Needle-sharp and exceptional. A mere 731 proofs were issued. Population: 31 in 65, 39 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1897 25C PR65 NGC. Not rated as a Cameo by NGC, but nonetheless a strongly contrasted Gem. The obverse is effectively silver-white, though the reverse exhibits several peripheral patches of cloud-white patina. Census: 33 in 65, 50 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1898 25C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint had perfected the manufacturing techniques of proof coinage by the late 1890s. Proof coins from this era can hold their own with the best examples produced today, as evidenced by the magnificent coin offered here. The frosty devices of this Superb Gem proof appear to float over the deep watery fields, and whispers of light gold and violet appear at the borders under magnification. Fully struck over all the design elements. The surfaces of both sides are impeccably preserved. The original proof mintage of just 735 pieces has been drastically reduced over the years by improper cleaning, and many examples were spent by noncollecting heirs during the hard days of the Depression. Population: 13 in 67 Deep Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1899 25C PR66 Cameo NGC. Only 846 proof quarters were coined in 1899, and probably a little less than half that mintage still exist today. This is an amazing Premium Gem with fully brilliant, untoned silver surfaces. Both sides have deeply mirrored fields around frosty devices, creating a wonderful Cameo appearance as designated on the NGC holder.(Registry values: N2998)
1900 25C PR66 NGC. Low to medium intensity multicolored toning stands out mostly in the fields of this Premium Gem proof. A powerful strike delivers strong delineation to the design elements, including the arrow feathers and upper right shield corner, elements sometimes weak. Nicely cared for. Census: 39 in 66, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1900 25C PR66 NGC. Naturally turn-of-the-century proofs will have added date pressure because of the sheer collectibility of the year. But only 912 proof quarters were struck and distributed. This piece shows the slightest overlay of reddish patina on each side, and the devices are noticeably frosted and just shy of Cameo status. Magnification reveals a few very faint slide marks on the obverse. Census: 39 in 66, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1901 25C PR65 NGC. This Gem has great eye appeal with nearly untoned silver-white centers and rims that offer amber, pink, and blue hues. A small void in the planchet at Liberty's jawline was present at the striking and has minimal influence on the eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1902 25C PR63 PCGS. Razor-sharp definition shows on the devices, including the upper right shield corner, arrow feathers, and adjacent claw, areas that are often weak. Nearly untoned save for blushes of barely discernible gold on the obverse and violet on the reverse. Faint wispy hairlines are interspersed with die polish lines on the obverse.(Registry values: N991)
1908 25C PR65 Cameo PCGS. Outstanding mirrored fields are minimally toned with just a hint of golden color at the rims. While the frost on the portrait is not so strong as is seen on 19th century Barber proofs, the contrast is excellent nonetheless. A few tiny planchet flakes are noted near Liberty's jaw. Population: 3 in 65 Cameo, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1914 25C PR64 NGC. A hint of golden color visits the rims of this near-Gem specimen, minimally toned elsewhere. Considerable contrast is not acknowledged as Cameo by the holder.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
1914 25C PR64 PCGS. Barely discernible hints of light tan color appear under magnification on this sharply impressed near-Gem proof. Some minute light "milk" spots help keep from PR65.(Registry values: N1793)
Standing Liberty Quarters
1916 25C PCGS Genuine. 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 coin has the details of a VF specimen that has environmental damage and has been cleaned. This midrange coin is oddly luminous, with the silver-blue surfaces showing hairlines from a past cleaning. A streak of dark toning crosses Liberty's body diagonally, across the shield.
1916 25C Good 6 PCGS. Though heavy wear has worn into the digits of the date, the lower part of the 6 is visible. The remaining design elements, especially those on the reverse, are nicely defined for the grade designation. This light to medium-gray example shows hints of green-gold in a crescent at the upper obverse and lower reverse. Both sides are surprisingly minimally abraded for a coin that saw heavy circulation. An appealing and accessible example of this popular 20th century key.(Registry values: N1)
1916 25C VG8 PCGS. The top half of the date is worn, but there is no doubt this is the elusive 1916 Standing Liberty quarter, thanks to the loop at the bottom of the final digit combined with the Type One reverse showing no stars below the eagle. Rich rose, orange, and violet shadings settle over medium-gray surfaces that have few significant abrasions.(Registry values: N1)
1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. Booming luster bathes this needle-sharp and nearly brilliant representative. A pleasing Gem of this briefly issued design subtype. Encased in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1917 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. Crisply detailed with shining silver-white centers and a hint of golden-tan over the rims. This Premium Gem would make an excellent addition to a high-end type set.(Registry values: N1793)
1917 25C Type One MS67 Full Head NGC. The glittering surfaces of this Superb Gem display immaculate preservation and mattelike, fine-grain texture in the fields. The design elements are crisply and fully rendered, including Liberty's head and shield, as are the eagle's head, wings, and breast feathers. The bright, satiny surfaces are essentially untoned, except for hints of ice-blue in the fields and faint gold accents along the rims. Census: 59 in 67 Full Head, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1917-D 25C Type One MS65 Full Head NGC. Dusky jade-green and tobacco-brown encompass this alertly struck and lustrous Gem. Patience and a strong loupe are required to locate even the most trivial post-strike imperfections.(Registry values: N1793)
1917-D 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. This gorgeously preserved Gem is precisely struck and exhibits dappled chestnut-brown patina over much of the reverse. A desirable example of the sole Type One Denver issue.(Registry values: N1793)
1917-D 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. Exquisitely struck with excellent definition transcending the Full Head to include the vertical and horizontal stripes of the inner shield, the rivets and stars, Liberty's toes, and the eagle's feathers. Radiantly lustrous surfaces display just a wisp of faint gold color at the margins. A carefully preserved beauty.(Registry values: N1793)
1917-D 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. CAC. An exquisitely detailed Full Head representative of the sole D-mint Type One Standing Liberty quarter issue, richly toned in generally orange and blue-green hues. Impressively preserved with a small depression noted below Liberty's sash. PCGS has graded 18 numerically finer Full Head representatives (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1917-D 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. CAC. A mixture of lilac and golden-rose patination covers the radiantly lustrous surfaces of this Premium Gem. In addition to the Full Head detail, crisp definition is visible on the shield lines, rivets, and eagle's plumage. A few trivial marks do not detract from the pleasing overall eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1917-D 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. Golden-brown, jade-green, and gunmetal-gray toning enriches this lustrous and needle-sharp Premium Gem. Both sides are virtually pristine, and the eye appeal is exceptional. The Denver Mint Type One is much more elusive than its Philadelphia counterpart. Only 18 pieces have been certified finer by PCGS as Full Head (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1917-D 25C Type One MS67 Full Head PCGS. An outstanding mintmarked Type One Standing Liberty quarter that clearly benefited from care in both striking and custodianship. Gleaming silver-white surfaces show speckles of green-gold toning, and the definition on Liberty's head is razor-sharp. Tied for numerically finest among Full Head examples graded by PCGS (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1917-S 25C Type One MS64 Full Head PCGS. Beautiful frosty luster endows the exquisitely struck surfaces of this near-Gem Type One S-mint representative. Nicely preserved, with just a trivial mark or two that barely precludes Gem classification.(Registry values: N1793)
1917-S 25C Type One MS66 Full Head PCGS. CAC. The 1917-S Type One Standing Liberty quarter is a challenging date in Full Head, much more difficult to locate than the Denver and Philadelphia issues. Currently PCGS has certified only nine coins in higher numeric grade with the Full Head designation (3/10). The present coin features an impeccable strike, with full details on Liberty's head. The pristine surfaces are satiny and untoned.(Registry values: N2998)
1917-D 25C Type Two MS65 Full Head PCGS. In spite of its mintage of 6.2 million pieces, the 1917-D Type Two Standing Liberty quarter is an elusive date with the Full Head designation. Hints of green and russet color visit the surfaces of this attractive Gem, while a sharp strike imparts fine detail to all design elements. Population: 56 in 65 Full Head, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1917-S 25C Type Two MS65 PCGS. Substantially above-average definition for this challenging issue, though Liberty's head shows characteristic softness. Bright silver-white luster with splashes of peach toning in the interiors. Population: 71 in 65, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1918 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Honey-gold and sky-blue shadings alternate across this lustrous and well-preserved Standing Liberty quarter. Crisply struck aside from Liberty's head, the usual trouble-spot. Population: 21 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1918 25C MS66 PCGS. Light silver-blue toning prevails in the centers, while dots of deeper tan and claret patina are present at the margins. Impressively lustrous with great eye appeal for a Premium Gem. Population: 21 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1918-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Intensely lustrous with a generally silver-white appearance, though the upper reverse shows a measure of peach. An attractive Gem with a well-defined head that falls just shy of a more costly designation. Population: 49 in 65, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1918-D 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. CAC. Sharply struck, culminating in Full Head. Lustrous surfaces are bathed in multicolored toning. Some unobtrusive small marks are noted in the central reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1918-D 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. Well struck save for the date and some of the shield rivets. Bold luster takes on silver-blue attributes at the peripheries and more peach color over the centers. PCGS has certified 63 finer Full Head coins (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1918/7-S 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. FS-101. Olive-green and ice-blue enrich satiny and relatively unabraded surfaces. Slightly glossy from a careful wipe, but nonetheless desirable. The 1918/7-S is one of two key dates to the series, including the low mintage 1916. Struck from clashed dies.(Registry values: N2998)
1919 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. A lustrous and smooth Premium Gem that has splashes of peripheral russet toning. Generally bold design definition, though the sprigs on Liberty's helmet are incomplete. Population: 75 in 66, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1919-D 25C MS62 PCGS. Whispers of golden-gray patination visit the softly lustrous surfaces of this D-mint representative. While not fully struck, Liberty's head does display good detail, as do the chain mail and vertical stripes of the inner shield. Minimally marked.(Registry values: N991)
1920 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. Bright silver-white luster shows small patches of cloud-white toning at parts of the margins. This Gem is crisply detailed on Liberty's shield as well as showing a Full Head. A short line of shallow marks is noted at Liberty's knee.(Registry values: N1793)
1920 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. Highly appealing with attractive luster and full definition on Liberty's head and the shield rivets. Reddish-gold patina covers much of the surfaces, though the toning thins at the center of the obverse. PCGS has graded 22 finer Full Head coins (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1920 25C MS66 Full Head NGC. With the highest mintage of the series (almost 28 million pieces) the 1920 Standing Liberty quarter is an available date and a popular type coin. Full Head specimens are available, but not as common as the huge mintage would suggest. At the Premium Gem level, Full Head examples are rare. The present coin is sharply detailed, with clear separation of the hair from the face. The surfaces are pristine, with strong satiny luster. Census: 17 in 66 Full Head, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1920-S 25C MS63 Full Head NGC. CAC. Golden-brown, sea-green, and lilac toning graces the upper obverse margin, while the remainder of this lustrous example is stone-gray. Marks are surprisingly few and inconsequential, and the strike is precise save for the upper half of the date. Most Uncirculated '20-S quarters lack a full head, which makes the present piece all the more desirable. Census: 13 in 63 Full Head, 33 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1921 25C AU53 PCGS. Gold, lavender, blue, and faded magenta overtones grace still-lustrous surfaces that are otherwise silver-gray. Lightly rubbed but a decidedly appealing survivor for this challenging issue.(Registry values: N991)
1921 25C MS62 PCGS. Freckles of gold-brown adhere to the lustrous surfaces of this better-date, well struck example. Linear marks well concealed in Liberty's drapery define the grade.(Registry values: N991)
1921 25C MS64 PCGS. Booming luster bathes this lovely lower mintage Standing Liberty quarter. A wisp of honey toning prevents full brilliance, but marks are absent aside from a minor tick or two on the devices. Liberty's hair and the date show minor incompleteness of strike, but the shield rivets and waist are boldly brought up.(Registry values: N1793)
1923 25C MS67 NGC. CAC. Frosty luster embraces the silvery wonderfully preserved surfaces of this Superb Gem. Well struck except for the usual softness in the date digits. Census: 46 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1923-S 25C XF45 PCGS. Brightly lustrous and nearly untoned with rub on the high points the only indication that this coin had ever seen circulation. Just a few stray marks are visible in the reverse fields.(Registry values: N991)
1923-S 25C MS65 PCGS. Sun-gold, gunmetal-gray, ruby-red, and navy-blue toning rests atop smooth, lustrous surfaces. While not receiving a full head designation, the strike is temptingly close to complete and shows 90% detail on Liberty's head. The comparatively limited production (1.36 million pieces) of the 1923-S has long made it a favorite of collectors in all grades, even a lowly Good realizes $200 or more.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2006), lot 1065, which realized $3,737,50.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2006), lot 1065, which realized $3,737,50.(Registry values: N1793)
1923-S 25C AU55 Full Head PCGS. Plenty of luster invigorates this Choice AU that displays splashes of soft violet, gold, and light blue color. Sharply struck, culminating in Full Head on Liberty, and minimally abraded. A great representative of one of the key dates in the series.(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 25C MS63 Full Head PCGS. This thoroughly lustrous example has delicate gold toning and a surprisingly clean appearance for the MS63 level. Slight softness on the head and shield does not keep the former from meeting Full Head requirements.(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. The 1924-D is a fairly elusive issue with Full Head definition. The usual definition for minimal Full Head definition includes the three olive leaves separated down to their connecting point; a small, visible earhole; and complete separation of Liberty's hair from the temple, cheekbone, and throat area. This piece meets those technical requirements, although some of the shield rivets are softly struck, as usual on this issue. Again like many examples, this piece shows die breaks both through the head and the date, and there is softness on the digit tops in the date--a sign that the Mint continued striking coins even after the dies started to crack. Deep amber-gold patina covers the rims on each side, with silver centers. Bountiful luster completes the attractive package.(Registry values: N2998)
1924-S 25C MS64 PCGS. The opaque reddish-orange toning found at the lower right obverse has more translucent echoes elsewhere at the margins. A lustrous Choice coin, well struck and appealing. PCGS has graded 73 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1925 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Light silver-gray centers show elements of blue and gold, and the margins show deeper amber-tan colors. Carefully preserved with a strongly detailed shield with complete rivets, as well as the Full Head noted in the grade. Housed in a green label holder. PCGS has graded just six finer Full Head coins (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1925 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Fantastic silver-white luster overall and above-average detail on Liberty's shield as well as her head. Carefully preserved with exuberant eye appeal. Population: 51 in 66 Full Head, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1926 25C MS66 PCGS. Light gold and peach whispers settle over the shining surfaces of this Premium Gem quarter. Strong overall definition with the obverse coming close to Full Head status. Population: 32 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1926-S 25C MS63 PCGS. Lustrous surfaces display blushes of light tan-gold, somewhat more so on the reverse. Well struck,though a rivet or two is missing, which is typical for the issue. A few trivial marks are undisturbing.(Registry values: N991)
1927 25C MS67 NGC. From a large mintage of nearly 12 million pieces, the 1927 Standing Liberty quarter is an available date and a popular type coin. Although the present coin is not quite in the Full Head category, the strike is generally sharp, and the surfaces are pristine. Currently, among non-Full Head coins, NGC has certified only three examples at the MS67 level, with none finer; while PCGS has graded another three specimens in the Superb Gem category, with none finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1927-D 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Pale silver-blue patina has the most coverage on this well struck Premium Gem. The obverse margins show elements of reddish-orange and amber, while patches of peach color visit parts of the central reverse. Population: 26 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1927-D 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. Whispers of champagne-gold visit the highly lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem that is sharply struck. A hair-thin marks is visible in the lower left reverse field.(Registry values: N1793)
1927-D 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. The lightly toned surfaces are lustrous and beautifully preserved. The strike is full aside from the usual two shield rivets near the waist. Like all D-mints from the 1920s, the '27-D is a strike rarity that is most often seen with only partial head definition. Population: 68 in 65 Full Head, 12 finer (3/10).
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 10/2008), lot 775, which realized $3,220.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 10/2008), lot 775, which realized $3,220.(Registry values: N2998)
1927-S 25C XF40 PCGS. Golden-brown peripheral elements yield quickly to smooth medium-gray on this S-mint Standing Liberty quarter key. Lightly worn but only modestly abraded. A spot of reddish-brown color is noted where the eagle's wings intersect.(Registry values: N1793)
1927-S 25C XF40 ANACS. Strong mustard-gold color with glimpses of lighter silver-gray. A patch of blue is noted at the upper obverse. Lightly worn but attractive. Housed in a small-format ANACS holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1927-S 25C AU53 NGC. The acknowledged late-series key to the Standing Liberty quarter series, the 1927-S is at the top of many collectors' want lists and elusive even at the AU level. The paltry mintage of 396,000 pieces puts the issue far below all others, save for the 1916. This lightly circulated slate-gray piece offers a modicum of luster remaining, despite the high-point wear that is consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1928 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. The 1928 Standing Liberty quarter had a mintage exceeding 6 million coins, and today examples can be found up to the MS66 Full Head category for a price. This Gem Full Head coin offers golden-gray, highly lustrous surfaces accented with ice-blue, and there are no singular abrasions. All but one of the shield rivets are visible. Population: 72 in 65 Full Head, 29 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1929 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Intensely lustrous with just a suggestion of canary-yellow color against essentially silver-white devices. Sharply struck on the head with only minor softness on a few rivets of the shield. Population: 86 in 66 Full Head, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1929-S 25C MS67 NGC. CAC. This Superb Gem offers above-average detail for the issue. Liberty's chain mail and the inner shield are relatively sharp, and the head displays a good (though not full) impression. Two or three of the lower rivets are weak. Dappled reddish-tan visits highly lustrous surfaces that are devoid of mentionable marks. Census: 21 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1929-S 25C MS67 PCGS. Gold and crimson at the borders with soft silver and pale champagne shadings through the interiors. Softness at Liberty's head and shield, as often seen on this challenging later issue. Population: 8 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1929-S 25C MS66 Full Head NGC. CAC. Silver-blue toning visits parts of the interiors, while the rest of this lustrous Premium Gem exhibits light peach patina. The well struck head shows slight softness but meets all criteria for the designation.(Registry values: N1793)
1929-S 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Strong luster with a well-defined head, though Liberty's shield is weak. The obverse has light golden toning overall, while the reverse shows peripheral silver-blue instead. PCGS has graded 10 finer Full Head coins (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1929-S 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Well-defined on Liberty's head, if a trifle soft at the lower shield and the eagle's body. Frosty silver-white luster shows elements of green-gold and olive at parts of the margins.(Registry values: N1793)
1930 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Well-defined and exquisitely preserved. Light layers of silver-blue and peach-gold patina grace shining surfaces. PCGS has graded 30 finer Full Head coins (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1930 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Frosty silver-white in appearance with a touch of toning close to the rims. Razor-sharp on Liberty's head but with slight softness on the lower shield. PCGS has graded 30 finer Full Head coins (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1930-S 25C MS67 NGC. CAC. Dazzling luster reaches out to the observer of this wonderful Superb Gem. Suitably struck, and displaying olive-green and reddish-gold peripheral toning, much more evident on the obverse. Carefully preserved throughout. Census: 17 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1930-S 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. CAC. Shimmering luster radiates from the untoned, impeccably preserved surfaces of this magnificent Premium Gem quarter. Excellent design definition is crowned with Liberty's Full Head. PCGS has graded 17 finer Full Head examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1930-S 25C MS66 Full Head PCGS. Boldly impressed overall with only a touch of softness at the shield. The frosty surfaces display a touch of golden toning, and the overall eye appeal is amazing. An elusive issue any finer with Full Head details; PCGS has graded just 17 such pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Early Half Dollars
1794 50C Genuine PCGS. O-101, High R.3. The PCGS number ending in .95 suggests that Scratches or a Rim Dent is the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Our in-house graders have given this piece a VG Details grade and note Obverse Damage, Scratches as the problem. Several shallow crisscrossing scratches on the obverse are what is referred to. The surfaces show moderate even wear, with much original detail remaining on this first-year type coin. Eleven varieties are known for the date, with O-101 being the most available.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
1795 50C 2 Leaves VG10 PCGS. O-106, R.6. This rare variety is easily identified by the reverse, which features the distinctive 9-10 berry pattern, with four berries below the eagle's right (facing) wing. An oddly shaped die break is also notable and completely bisects the reverse. Cream-gray and tan patina covers the minimally marked surfaces of this desirable representative.(Registry values: N991)
1795 50C 2 Leaves VG10 PCGS. O-110a, R.3. A pair of bold die cracks on the upper right obverse field identify the later die stage. Light to medium gray fields highlight the slightly lighter design motifs. A very clean appropriately defined Choice VG.(Registry values: N991)
1795 50C 2 Leaves--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. O-107a, R.5. The latest die state with a die crack that begins between OF and A, joining three dentils at that position, and spans the reverse to the T of UNITED. Both sides have cloudy slate-gray surfaces with splashes of deeper steel toning.
Purchased at a coin show in April 1975.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Purchased at a coin show in April 1975.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1795 50C 2 Leaves--Damaged--NCS. Fine Details. O-124, R.5. Clash marks are visible inside the wreath. A couple of small roundish marks are noted near the eagle, a short scratch is near the U in UNITED, and the obverse rim has tiny nicks at 3 o'clock and 3:30. Both sides are light silver-gray at the centers, while the borders are deep apple-green.
Ex: Sheridan Downey (10/1990).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Sheridan Downey (10/1990).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1795 50C 2 Leaves Fine 15 NGC. O-102, R.4. This cream-gray Choice Fine Flowing Hair type coin is surprisingly unabraded despite a stint in Early American commerce. Liberty's hair has pleasing definition, and some wing feather detail is visible. All letters and stars are bold, and there are no adjustment marks. A charming example of this scarce and popular introductory design.(Registry values: N1793)
1795 50C 2 Leaves--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. O-102, R.4. This cream-gray and almond-gold Flowing Hair half is well defined for the VF level and has only an occasional hint of granularity. Luster is subdued but noticeable within the hair and reverse border.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1795 50C 2 Leaves--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. O-120, Low R.7. Obverse star 1 pierces Liberty's lowest hair curl, and the upper right point of star 2 is very close to the curl above. On the reverse, a leaf nearly touches the right base of I in AMERICA, and there is a 9-8 berry arrangement, with four berries under the right wing. C and A in AMERICA are noticeably recut. This example is bright from improper cleaning, with light-gray devices and grayish-tan coloration in the fields and near the peripheries. Wispy hairlines and shallow adjustment marks are evident on each side of the piece. The only noteworthy abrasion is a small one, located on and just to the right of the eagle's tail feathers.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1795 50C 2 Leaves XF40 NGC. O-110, R.4. This variety is characterized by recutting on the 9 in the date, several raised lines that are visible between the curls and stars 2 and 3, and the 9-8 berry configuration with a leaf tip below the center of F. Grayish-violet hues show over both sides of this well defined half.(Registry values: N4719)
1795/1795 50C 3 Leaves Fine 15 PCGS. O-111, High R.4. Perhaps the most famous 1795 die marriage, since the obverse features a widely repunched date and the reverse has three leaves (instead of the usual two) beneath each wing. O-111 also has an interesting heavy die break on the reverse from 10 o'clock to the center. Adjustment marks are minor and limited to the border near stars 3 and 4. This lavender-gray example is pleasing for the grade despite a solitary thin line across star 1. Housed in an old green label holder. Population: 5 in 15, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1795/1795 50C VG8 ANACS. O-112, R.4. The broadly repunched date paired with a Two Leaves reverse. Brass-gold and cream-gray shadings dominate this circulated example, a coin that is minimally marked and has attractive eye appeal.
1795/1795 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. O-112, R.4. The die crack normally prominent between ER is very faint, visible between the denticles to the left of the R but perhaps worn from the coin between the R and the top of the bust. The obverse has light champagne color with deeper autumn-gold and forest-green peripheral toning. The reverse is pewter-gray. Slightly glossy but certainly acceptable to most collectors.
Purchased from Pennsylvania dealer Les Bortner at a Virginia coin show in August 1991.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Purchased from Pennsylvania dealer Les Bortner at a Virginia coin show in August 1991.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1795 50C Small Head VG10 PCGS. O-127, R.6. This charcoal-gray rare variety Flowing Hair half is well circulated yet displays some feather detail within the eagle's wings. Faint mint-made adjustment marks are limited to the obverse border near 4:30 and 10:30. A trivial obverse rim nick at 1 o'clock provides an identifier. Population: 10 in 10, 10 finer (3/10).
1801 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VG Details. O-102, High R.4. The rarer of the two known die marriages for this difficult low mintage date. This pearl-gray Bust half is dipped out, and close inspection reveals several subdued pinscratches and a couple of minor rim dings.(Registry values: N491)
1801 50C Fine 15 ANACS. O-101, R.3. Dove-gray devices accompany striated slate-gray fields. All letters in E PLURIBUS UNUM are at least partly legible, and the only mentionable abrasions are two thin marks on the right obverse field. Just two 1801 die pairings are known, and the other variety is even scarcer than O-101.(Registry values: N991)
1801 50C VF35 PCGS. O-101, R.3. One of only two die marriages known for this low mintage Draped Bust date, O-101 is attributed by the presence of raised die defects near the arrowheads. This is a well detailed piece that has glimpses of luster and the sharpness of a higher grade. The deep cream-gray toning conceals a few noticeable reverse abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)
1806 50C Knobbed 6, Large Stars XF40 NGC. 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, and a die line extends from the upper right shield corner. Light silver surfaces are occasionally splashed with ice-blue and golden-tan. This is a nicely defined and minimally marked piece.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem AU50 PCGS. O-109, R.1. Dusky autumn-gold, cream-gray, and powder-blue embrace this richly detailed type coin. Luster shimmers within the hair, wings, and legends. No marks are readily evident. O-109 is one of two No Stem 1806 varieties, the other (O-108) is extremely rare and has a Knob 6.
1806 50C 6 Over Inverted 6 VF35 PCGS. O-111a, R.4. A cud is noted over the E in UNITED, and a vertical die crack bisects the 8 in the date. Steel-gray and olive patina drapes this problem-free and well detailed Choice VF Bust half. Sharply struck at the centers, with softness limited to the bust tip and opposite cloud.(Registry values: N1793)
1806 50C 6 Over Inverted 6--Graffiti--NCS. XF Details. O-111a, R.4. Nearly the terminal die state, with a large cud over UN in addition to the earlier-formed cud over TED. The obverse is bisected by a crack from the E in LIBERTY through the 8 in the date. Subdued scratches are seen on the T and E in LIBERTY and in front of the nose. The obverse field has three sets of hair-thin parallel pinscratches.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1806 50C 6 Over Inverted 6--Obverse Scratched, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. O-111a, R.4. Commonly colloquially called the "1806/9," though the "6 Over Inverted 6" description is more accurate. An 1809/6 half cent variety, C-5, has a similar engraving error. From a later die state with prominent die break over the TED of UNITED. The present coin is well struck and lightly worn overall. Several significant scratches affect the obverse, and the blue-toned surfaces are suspiciously glossy.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1806 50C 6 Over Inverted 6 XF40 PCGS. O-111a, R.4. This Overton marriage is immediately identified by the prominent cud centered over the E in UNITED. This early half dollar has noticeable luster, and exhibits rich ocean-blue, lime-green, lilac, and cream-gray toning. The slightly glossy surfaces are unabraded save for a pair of unimportant marks beneath Liberty's chin. Population: 7 in 40, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem Genuine PCGS. O-124, R.6. The very rare and numismatically significant variety with an E in STATES punched over an A. 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, this coin has the details of an XF specimen that has been damaged and cleaned. Several short scratches are noted near Liberty's profile, and tiny ticks are scattered over both sides. Deep plum-mauve and golden-brown toning may have been added to reduce the impact of the abrasions to the eye appeal.
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. O-110, R.6. This very rare die variety is noteworthy for a prominent horizontal die crack from Liberty's mouth to the rim at 3 o'clock. The deep steel-gray surfaces appear smooth to the unaided eye, although a strong lens reveals faded thin marks near the hair ribbon, the reverse stars, and the arrowheads.(Registry values: N491)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem--Graffiti--NCS. VF Details. O-127a, R.7. This extremely rare variety is easily identified by its later die state feature, a die crack that runs from star 6 on the obverse to the rim. Moderately worn surfaces have orange and gold-gray toning. The graffiti consists of three "X" shapes cut into the coin, one at Liberty's neck, a second to the left of the eagle, and a third above the right side of the ribbon.(Registry values: N991)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF25 PCGS. CAC. O-117, Low R.5. An intermediate die state, not quite O-117a as the holder suggests, with the lower crack through LIBERTY only visible to the upright of L. Smooth deep gray surfaces exhibit traces of pale gold toning close to the devices. A highly attractive example of the scarce variety.(Registry values: N991)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF35 PCGS. CAC. O-120a, R.4. The die break on the shield encompasses the tops of stripes 4 and 5 and reaches the fourth line in stripe 3. This Overton variety is popular for the unusual shield "cud," which eventually extends over stripes 2 and 3. A nicely detailed gunmetal-gray and golden-brown piece, smooth save for minor marks near the chin and a small reverse rim ding at 12 o'clock.(Registry values: N991)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF40 PCGS. O-115, R.1. An early die state of the long-lived obverse die, which shows prominent repunching on the TY in LIBERTY and an absence of the eventually extensive peripheral die cracks. This is a pearl-gray representative that has noticeable luster and no distracting marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF45 PCGS. O-115, R.1. Golden-brown and ocean-blue invigorate the margins of this attractively detailed Draped Bust half. Luster shimmers from the designs, and neither side has any noticeable marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem AU53 PCGS. O-119a, R-3. The closely spaced, high date, and weakness at the curls are characteristics of obverse 10-s2. The five berries, with the lowest one lacking a stem, and the die break at the top of ED ST through ATES are diagnostics of Reverse O-s2. The marriage of these two dies creates the scarce O-119a variety. The example offered here shows slight wear on the high points of the design and few abrasions for the grade. The design elements are strongly impressed, except in the areas of diagnostic weakness.(Registry values: N2998)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem AU55 NGC. O-120, R.3. No breaks are present within the shield, but the left obverse stars display faint cracks. Bluish-gray patination displays subtle gold undertones. The design elements are well delineated. No significant surface or rim marks are visible on either side.(Registry values: N2998)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem AU58 NGC. CAC. O-118a, R.3. The slightly more common later die state with prominent peripheral crack through the tops of much of UNITED STATES. Strongly lustrous and richly toned with pale green peripheral colors yielding to blue and then violet in the centers. Only a trace of friction affects the well-defined devices.(Registry values: N2998)
1807 50C Draped Bust--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. O-109a, R.3, with a die crack across ED STA. A slightly glossy final-year type coin that appears to be artificially toned in attractive powder-blue, caramel-gold, and lime-green shades. The strike is soft near the shoulder and opposite on the eagle's head. Substantial luster remains, and there are no consequential abrasions.(Registry values: N2998)
1807 50C Draped Bust--Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. O-105, R.1. Light silver-gray color in the centers with deeper charcoal shadings at the margins. Both sides have been cleaned, leaving extensive hairlines in the fields and on the devices.(Registry values: N2998)
1807 50C Draped Bust AU55 NGC. O-102, R.2. Rich peach, rose, and violet overtones drape otherwise medium-gray surfaces. Remarkably lustrous despite the light wear present over the centers. As a Choice AU example from the last year of the Draped Bust design for half dollars, an excellent choice for the type enthusiast.(Registry values: N2998)
Bust Half Dollars
1807 50C Large Stars, 50 Over 20 AU55 NGC. O-112, R.1. This satiny Choice AU first-year Capped Bust half is evenly struck and glossy with rich caramel-gold and ocean-blue toning. Circulation wear is minimal, and a pass beneath a loupe locates only a tiny obverse rim nick at 7 o'clock and scattered thin marks, the most prominent near the I in AMERICA.(Registry values: N1793)
1807 50C Capped Bust, Large Stars AU53 PCGS. Ex: Meyer Collection. O-114, R.3. Legendary collector Charlton "Swampy" Meyer is the only person to ever complete an Overton die variety set of Bust half dollars. Die lumps under the 7 in the date and to the right of star 11 help identify the die marriage, as does the joining of the two lower arrowheads. The silver-gray surfaces are splashed with light golden-tan, sky-blue, and rose patina and retain traces of luster in the recessed areas. Relatively sharp definition characterizes the design features, and each side lacks significant marks. Population: 3 in 53, 16 finer (3/10).
1808 50C AU58 NGC. O-106, R.3. Actually intermediate between O-106 and O-106a, as the crack from rim left of 1 is not quite complete through the bust before it emerges from the cap to the rim at 11:00, and there is no crack from 5 to the stem. Deep rainbow-like peripheral toning flanks the silver-gray centers. Relatively clean surfaces display considerable luster and well struck devices.(Registry values: N991)
1809 50C III Edge AU58 NGC. O-109a, R.2. This variety is readily attributed by the unusual heavy die crack through the center of AMERICA. This near-Mint example has only a whisper of wear on Liberty's cheek, curls, and cap. The satin luster is nearly comprehensive, and the only abrasions are inconspicuous marks beneath the left scroll end. Census: 6 in 58, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1812 50C AU58 ANACS. O-104, R.1. A tiny dot on Liberty's neck and recutting on the 0 in 50 confirm the variety. Silvery surfaces display a good amount of luster along with soft gold-tan patina at the margins. Sharply struck and minimally marked. Reverse rotated a few degrees clockwise.(Registry values: N991)
1812 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. O-109a, R.2. This lustrous Choice Bust half has steel-gray centers and autumn-gold peripheries. No abrasions are visible, even when a loupe is raised, but both sides display prominent clashmarks. Well struck throughout with full definition on the stars claws. Population: 47 in 64, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1813 50C AU55 NGC. O-103, R.2. The strongest die diagnostic is a dot above the eagle's left (facing) wing. Well-defined with ample remaining luster, pale silver-gray with a touch of peach toning at the margins.(Registry values: N991)
1813 50C AU58 ANACS. O-107a, R.1. Both sides have numerous heavy die cracks that aid attribution of the variety. Well defined with golden-gray patination. Quite clean with ample luster.(Registry values: N991)
1813 50C AU58 ANACS. O-110, R.1. This lustrous near-Mint State piece offers variegated pink, blue, and lilac patina coating both sides. As often seen on this variety, the present coin has spectacular, bold triple clashing from the scroll and motto on the reverse, seen on the obverse below and in front of the bust. Other obverse clashing appears on the high points of the portrait and behind the head. An attractive and fascinating coin.(Registry values: N991)
1814 50C E Over A AU50 PCGS. O-108a, R.1. A late die state with extended die cracks and heavy clash marks. A couple shades of silver-gray occupy both sides, each of which is devoid of mentionable marks.
1817/3 50C VF35 PCGS. O-101a, R.2. The later die state with a lengthy arc-shaped crack between the 5 in 50 and the M in AMERICA. This is a slate-gray example of the popular Guide Book overdate. Some luster remains, and the subdued pearl-gray surfaces are smooth save for only inconspicuous obverse abrasions.(Registry values: N991)
1817 50C MS64 NGC. O-113a, R.4. A scarce late die state identified by a slender die crack through UNITED. Steve Herrman's Prices Realized for Bust Half Dollars (Autumn 2009) reveals that only four MS64 examples of this variety have crossed the auction block in the past 10 years, and only seven Uncirculated pieces have been sold during the same period, regardless of numerical grade. Gleaming luster rolls across remarkably clean fields. One minute tick on Liberty's breast and another within the eagle's shield are all that apparently kept this coin from receiving a higher grading opinion by NGC.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 1473, which realized $6,900.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 1473, which realized $6,900.(Registry values: N2998)
1819/8 50C Large 9 MS62 NGC. O-104a, R.6. Stars 2 and 4 are recut, and the reverse shows missing upper serifs on the E's. In this die state the reverse shows several die cracks: one from the lower rim beneath the 0 and up through the C in the denomination, the arrowheads, arcing around to join the scroll and end at the upper rim in TAT. A second arc runs through the lower claws, fletchings, and olive leaves. Another arcs up through UN to the left scroll end. A couple of smaller cracks appear, seemingly a die on the verge of shattering. This is a lovely, lustrous piece with amber-gray toning and a few ticks on Liberty that account for the grade. "Ear bar" clashes appear from the reverse die. This piece appears considerably finer than any of the pieces listed in Stephen Herrman's auction prices realized, where he notes that the late die state is R.6.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
1820 50C Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date MS63 NGC. O-108, R.2. Recutting on star 5 confirms the obverse and thus the variety. An attractively lustrous Select example with high-end eye appeal for the grade, thanks to a solid strike and waves of rich blue-green and reddish-gold toning that wash across each side.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
1820 50C No Serifs on Es VF35 PCGS. O-107, R.5. The 2010 Guide Book lists six varieties of 1820 halves, with the greatest values given to the present variety, only known from O-107. In the reverse legend, the Es lack left-side serifs, and the As are also defective, without a right foot. Such die anomalies increase the charm of collecting early half dollars. This Choice VF example is toned deep cream-gray and is smooth aside from minor marks near the I in UNITED. The obverse has couple of vertical hair-thin charcoal streaks near the profile. Population: 1 in 35, 2 finer (3/10).
1820/19 50C Square Base 2 AU50 PCGS. O-101, R.2. Overdate collectors form a subset all of their own. The Capped Bust half dollars offer a wealth of overdates, ranging from conditionally common to extremely rare. This variety is one of the many Guide Book-listed overdates, with bold evidence of the underlying 19. The present coin has silver-white centers bordered by deep amber-gold and lilac patina on each side. Few abrasions appear, even under a loupe.(Registry values: N991)
1823 50C MS62 NGC. O-107, R.2. This boldly clashed half dollar is attributed by a short, thick die line within the eagle's right (facing) claw. Deep gunmetal-gray envelops unmarked surfaces. Luster is prevalent throughout design recesses.(Registry values: N1793)
1823 50C MS63 PCGS. O-110, R.2. Satiny beneath mottled golden-brown, steel-blue, and sea-green toning. Crisply struck and devoid of mentionable marks.
Ex: Queller Family Collection (Stack's, 10/02), lot 214; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2003), lot 7733.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Queller Family Collection (Stack's, 10/02), lot 214; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2003), lot 7733.(Registry values: N1793)
1823 50C Patched 3 MS62 PCGS. O-101a, R.1. The "Patched 3" is the later die state of the "Broken 3." The engraver decided a mint-made repair of the 3 in the obverse die would improve matters, which is at best debatable. Light almond-gold toning adorns this lustrous Bust half. Well struck at the centers, with only minor inexactness on the star centers and other peripheral elements. Unabraded save for trivial contact on Liberty's neck. Population: 7 in 62, 11 finer (3/10).
Ex: Gehring C. Prouty Collection of Bust Halves (Sheridan Downey, 4/2002).
Ex: Gehring C. Prouty Collection of Bust Halves (Sheridan Downey, 4/2002).
1825 50C MS64 NGC. O-106, R.3. Recutting on the flag of the 5 in the date is characteristic of this Overton pairing. Deeply toned in mottled, irregular shades of antique-golden, steel-violet, and aquamarine. As of (3/10), NGC has certified 16 examples as either O-106 or O-106a, and among those, only two grade higher than MS62, the present piece and an MS65.
Ex: Westmoreland, Virginia Collection (Heritage, 2/2006), lot 1228.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Westmoreland, Virginia Collection (Heritage, 2/2006), lot 1228.(Registry values: N2998)
1827/6 50C AU58 NGC. O-102, R.1. There are 49 known die marriages for the 1827, but the obvious curve of the underdigit 6 reduces the possibilities to just three varieties. The small break after the final A in AMERICA isolates O-102. This well struck example has smooth fields and rich olive-brown toning. Inconsequential contact is limited to the shield and cheek.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU58 PCGS. O-145, R.5. Characterized by a well-concealed die line below the front base of the bust and milling. UN of UNITED joined at top and stripes three through six are mostly solid. Medium to deep bluish-gray patina does not significantly hinder the fair amount of luster on this near-Mint State specimen. Sharply defined and revealing no mentionable marks.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. O-132, R.3. Deep sea-green, golden-brown, and dove-gray toning envelops this minimally abraded Bust half. Satin luster fills the reverse, as well as the obverse device and borders.(Registry values: N1793)
1827 50C Square Base 2 MS63 PCGS. O-106, R.2. Dr. Glenn Peterson's handy reference states that O-106 is identified by the third pale of gule 5, which extends past two azure lines. But all that the bidder needs to know is that the present coin has vibrant luster, attractive aquamarine and golden-tan toning, and a refreshingly unabraded appearance.(Registry values: N1793)
1827 50C Square Base 2 MS64 PCGS. O-105, R.3. The 7 in the date is nearly centered over a dentil, and the top of the 5 in the denomination is recut. Very similar to O-116 (R.5), except that the latter shows the 7 between two dentils. Medium intensity orange-gray patina resides on both sides of this near-Gem. Nicely struck and well preserved. Population: 78 in 64 for the issue, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1827 50C Square Base 2 MS65 NGC. O-105, R.3. Potent luster sweeps the nearly immaculate surfaces of this pleasing Gem. Light golden-brown toning enriches the margins, while the fields and devices remain brilliant. Well struck with the exception of the star centers. Among the 20 examples certified by NGC as O-105, the present piece is the single finest, by two grades (3/10).
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1)
1828 50C Curl Base 2, Knob AU50 NGC. O-107, R.2. A horizontal die line is visible above the cap. Uniform medium gray patination covers both sides each of which is quite clean. Well defined.
1828 50C Curl Base 2, Knob MS61 PCGS. O-107, R.2. Light olive-gray toning enriches the satiny and precisely struck surfaces of this unmarked representative. The eye appeal is superior for the designated grade. Described as the "third finest known" in its 1992 auction appearance. Certified in an old green label holder.
Ex: Somerset Collection (Bowers and Merena, 5/1992), lot 2517.
Ex: Somerset Collection (Bowers and Merena, 5/1992), lot 2517.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters MS62 NGC. O-115, R.2. This early die state representative has a perfect obverse die and only traces of the reverse cracks. Heather and gray-gold toning at the centers changes to blue, green, and light gold near the borders on this eye appealing half dollar. The obverse has a single dark spot near the nose.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829/7 50C MS64 PCGS. O-102, R.2. This gorgeous near-Gem exhibits vibrant luster and an exquisite strike. Pumpkin-gold toning near the rims ensures the originality. No apparent marks are located on either side. Although PCGS has certified a few pieces finer, it is unlikely that those could surpass the eye appeal of the present piece. For the overdate varieties, Population: 9 in 64, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1829 50C Small Letters MS65 ★ NGC. O-115, R.1. The simplest diagnostic for this variety is a recut bottom arrowhead. Another clue is a high second T in STATES. This exceptionally attractive, rainbow-toned Bust half dollar, displays lovely shades of lavender, ruby, and gold across both sides. Dazzling luster shines beneath the toning. Fully struck, and there are no marks of any significance.
Ex: Baltimore ANA Signature (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 510.(Registry values: N4719)
Ex: Baltimore ANA Signature (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 510.(Registry values: N4719)
1830 50C Small 0 MS65 ★ NGC. O-113, R.2. Golden-brown toning dominates the obverse, although the border offers electric-blue and rose-red iridescence. The reverse is pearl-gray with peripheral autumn-gold. This is a well struck and lustrous coin that is exceptionally well-preservation in addition to its exquisite patina. Census: 1 in MS65 ★ with 1 piece finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1831 50C MS62 PCGS. O-111, R.1. Caramel-gold fills the fields and devices, while the margins are gunmetal-gray. Satin luster shimmers across unmarked surfaces. Well struck save for the left-side borders.(Registry values: N1793)
1831 50C MS64 NGC. O-107, R.3. One of finest examples known of this scarcer variety. Thick mint frost covers the surfaces and much of each side is brilliant although golden and aquamarine toning fills the peripheries. Sharply defined in the centers with typically struck peripheries. An outstanding Bust Half.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2002), lot 6806; Pre-Long Beach (Superior, 2/2003), lot 1489, which realized $2,760.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2002), lot 6806; Pre-Long Beach (Superior, 2/2003), lot 1489, which realized $2,760.(Registry values: N2998)
1832 50C Small Letters MS63 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Meyer Collection. O-119, Low R.4. The plate coin for the variety in Dr. Glenn Peterson's The Ultimate Guide to Attributing Bust Half Dollars. Peterson notes that the coin is "courtesy of Charlton Meyer." This cream-gray and almond-gold representative has good luster and is free from visible abrasions. The stars are flat but the strike is otherwise sharp.(Registry values: N1793)
1832 50C Small Letters MS64 PCGS. O-110, R.1. A "spike" at the top of the cap typically identifies the obverse, but one must exercise caution because this same defect is sometimes seen on O-109, which shares the same obverse. The 5 in the denomination is slightly recut on the outer curve and URI in PLURIBUS is weak, both of which are diagnostic for the reverse. Lustrous surfaces display light toning and sharply struck devices. Population for the issue: 88 in 64, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1832 50C Small Letters MS64 NGC. O-102, R.1. Light recutting on the 8 in the date and a small spike from the right (facing) wingtip combine to attribute the Overton marriage. Powder-blue and apricot margins surround the dusky cream-gray fields and devices. Luster is comprehensive across the smooth surfaces. Well struck save for slight bluntness on the eyebrow, nose tip, and hair highpoints.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1833 50C XF45 PCGS. CAC. O-115, High R.5. The F in OF is high, and the flag of the 5 in 50C has a triangular shape, both diagnostics for this challenging die pairing. Rich dove-gray toning dominates, although the margins offer cobalt-blue and dark golden-brown. No marks are apparent, and wear on the cheek, the top of the cap, and the eyebrow is moderate.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1833 50C MS63 NGC. O-105, R.2. The second S in STATES is widely repunched, diagnostic for the Overton marriage. Dusky cream-gray fields and devices are accompanied by golden-brown and forest-green margins.(Registry values: N1793)
1833 50C MS64 NGC. O-101, R.1. Several vertical shield lines extend south into the fletchings, one way to identify this Overton variety. O-101 is available overall, but a majority of certified examples appear to grade AU, according to those attributed by NGC and PCGS. This stone-white representative combines potent luster with exemplary preservation. Only the somewhat soft strike precludes an even higher grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters MS64 NGC. O-108, R.2. An accessible variety combining a Large Date obverse with a Small Letters reverse. Peach, rose, and violet shadings drape the dusky luster on each side. Well struck through the centers with a few tiny marks visible on Liberty's portrait but few other flaws. Solid eye appeal.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters MS60 PCGS. O-114, R.1. Stars 3 and 4 are recut, diagnostic of the variety. Steel-gray, caramel-gold, and apple-green toning embraces this satiny and nicely struck Capped Bust type coin. Encapsulated in an old green label holder.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters MS63 PCGS. O-111, R.1. The popular "Child's Head" variety. Overton comments, "The face is noticeable for its round cheeked, wide-eyed appearance." A defect line is visible through the lower part of stripe 4. Lustrous surfaces reveal soft tan color and are well impressed. Minor handling marks do not distract.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters MS65 NGC. O-109, R.1. Repunching on stars 8 through 10 identify the Overton variety. Dove-gray devices and golden-brown fields are bounded by sea-green and peach peripheries. A loupe reveals a few delicate hair-thin obverse marks, but the shimmering surfaces are pleasantly unabraded overall.
1835 50C MS62 PCGS. CAC. O-106, R.1. The recut 5 in the date is characteristic of this available die pairing. This dove-gray representative has unbroken satin luster and a refreshingly mark-free appearance.(Registry values: N1793)
1836 50C Lettered Edge MS62 PCGS. O-122, R.2. This available variety is identified by a small tine that extends to the left of the upper serif of the E in STATES. Dusky golden-brown borders surround cream-gray centers, although a few dollops of steel-gray patina are present. Well struck except for softness in the curls near Liberty's ear.
Ex: Baltimore Signature (Heritage, 5/2009), lot 2023, which realized $1,495.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Baltimore Signature (Heritage, 5/2009), lot 2023, which realized $1,495.(Registry values: N1793)
1836 50C Lettered Edge MS64 PCGS. O-113, R.2. The inner points of the first four stars are recut, the drapery clasp has a double outline, and a center dot is located between crossbars 4 and 5. Soft grayish-gold and bluish-purple patina runs over both sides of this near-Gem and the design elements are well defined. A line of what some Bust half specialists describe as "dentil tracks" are located right of stars 4 to 6.(Registry values: N2998)
Reeded Edge Half Dollars
1837 50C MS64 PCGS. Famed die-state and variety collector Jules Reiver developed an identification manual for the Reeded Edge half dollars, but the differences in the varieties are minute. Collecting these coins by varieties has never caught on, unlike their predecessors, the Capped Bust halves. The 1837 Reeded Edge is the generally collected issue for the type. This lovely near-Gem offers a bold strike over olive-green and gray surfaces tinged with amber at the rims. 50 CEN is weakly struck. Population: 66 in 64, 24 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1837 50C MS64 NGC. CAC. The first heavily minted Reeded Edge half dollar issue, as the 1836 had extremely limited production. This near-Gem representative is bright silver-white through the centers, but the softly struck borders show elements of gold and blue-violet patina. NGC has certified 55 numerically finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1838 50C MS62 PCGS. CAC. Star 8 is repunched. Navy-blue and jade-green dominates the obverse, while the reverse features lighter tobacco-brown toning. This lustrous two-year type coin is well struck aside from the stars and HALF, which displays the texture of the planchet prior to coinage. Brief thin marks are noted near stars 7 and 12.(Registry values: N1793)
1838 50C MS63 PCGS. Soft luster exudes from silver-gray surfaces accented with shades of blue and crimson, more noticeable on the obverse. Peripheral cracks occur at the upper left reverse. Light handling marks do not detract. Population: 60 in 63, 46 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1838 50C MS64 NGC. Green-gold and ocean-blue bands surround apricot-gray centers. The major devices are well struck, while the left borders exhibit only minor softness. Nicely preserved and attractive. A rare type in Mint State, as it was struck for just two years and few pieces were set aside. Census: 66 in 64, 23 finer (3/10).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 4446, which realized $7,187.50.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 4446, which realized $7,187.50.(Registry values: N2998)
1839-O 50C AU53 PCGS. Soft luster shines through the centers of this lightly worn O-mint Reeded Edge half. Silver-gray to blue-gray inner toning gives way to golden hues at the margins. Population: 15 in 53, 65 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Seated Half Dollars
1839 50C No Drapery AU55 PCGS. WB-101. A rare variety that is much in demand by both type and date collectors, and is elusive in AU or better grades. This example shows even light-gray color over both sides that is augmented only slightly by faint tan patina near the left obverse border. Only Liberty's foot, star 13, M in AMERICA, and the eagle's right (facing) talons exhibit minor striking softness. High point wear seems typical for the grade, and wispy hairlines are noted on both sides.(Registry values: N1793)
1839 50C No Drapery AU58 NGC. This near-Mint coin has super original toning in shades of deep amber-gold at the centers, radiating outward to steel-blue at the extreme rims. The strike is nearly full, and only the merest trace of high-point rub precludes a Mint State designation. Census: 31 in 58, 20 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1839 50C Drapery MS61 PCGS. A well-defined example with nearly full luster and large areas of brilliance. Rose-magenta and violet patina graces the margins, and a number of wispy abrasions in the reverse fields account for the grade. Population: 4 in 61, 36 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1840-O 50C MS63 PCGS. Small O. While called a Small O mintmark, it is actually a medium sized O, as it is larger than the Very Small Mintmark and smaller than the Large Mintmark. At least five die cracks are seen on the reverse, a common occurrence on this issue. The frosty mint luster is visible beneath natural ivory and golden-brown color. The digit 8 shows slight evidence of repunching with the dominant 8 to the east of the repunched digit. This is an elusive issue in Mint State. Population: 5 in 63, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1844 50C MS64 PCGS. Possibly unlisted in WB. The 844 in the date all show evidence of repunching. Obviously a rare variety as such. Strongly struck with luster that swirls beneath rich and intriguing patina. Violet-gray elements are prominent in the fields, and silver and champagne shadings are also present. Great eye appeal for this earlier Philadelphia issue and an important near-Gem that is tied for numerically finest among PCGS-graded examples (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1846 50C Tall Date MS63 PCGS. CAC. WB-108, Tall Date, Spiked 4. Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert consider the Spiked 4 variety to be R.7+ in Mint State grades. PCGS has certified only eight Tall Date 1846 half dollars in MS63, with three examples finer; while NGC has grade five specimens at the Select level, with two finer (3/10). The present coin is sharply struck, with wisps of light lavender toning, and some darker gray and green around the devices.
1846-O 50C Medium Date MS62 NGC. WB-103, listed by Wiley-Bugert as Low R.8 in Mint State. The base of the 1 is repunched. This well struck New Orleans half has frosty devices and mildly prooflike pearl-gray fields. The borders exhibit ocean-blue and golden-brown.(Registry values: N1793)
1849 50C MS62 PCGS. This untoned Seated half is crisply struck save for the left (facing) claw and the right side stars. Abrasions are essentially absent, although the field luster is slightly subdued. Population: 9 in 62, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1852-O 50C MS60 ANACS. Aqua-green, ;lavender, and sky-blue patina at the margins frames the champagne-gold central areas. The devices show razor-sharp detail except for minor softness on the hair atop Liberty's head. Light handling marks in the fields limit the grade, yet this coin has considerable appeal for the designated grade. Housed in an older ANACS holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. Many numismatists and collectors are unaware that while the 1853 Arrows and Rays coinage signifies a proportional weight decrease, their counterparts from 1873, the Arrows coinage, actually signified a weight increase. An 1852-dated half dollar weighed 13.36 gm, while an 1853 Arrows half weighed 12.44 gm, and an 1873 Arrows half weighed 12.50 gm. The 1853 weight reduction was dictated because silver became overvalued in terms of gold or paper currency, due to the California Gold Rush. But the 1873 weight increase basically reflected the increasing influence of Western silver-mining interests, seeking new domestic and international uses for silver. The half dollar thus saw a metric-equivalent weight of exactly 12.5% of 100 gm, or 11.25 gm of pure silver.
While an available coin in lower grades, Arrows and Rays halves are scarce in near-Gem and finer condition, in addition to being highly popular with type collectors. This piece lacks the often-seen heavy toning; instead the surfaces show an even layer of reddish patina over each side. The devices are sharply struck, except on the upper obverse stars. Each side is die clashed, but there are few other interruptions in the surface of this lovely coin.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
While an available coin in lower grades, Arrows and Rays halves are scarce in near-Gem and finer condition, in addition to being highly popular with type collectors. This piece lacks the often-seen heavy toning; instead the surfaces show an even layer of reddish patina over each side. The devices are sharply struck, except on the upper obverse stars. Each side is die clashed, but there are few other interruptions in the surface of this lovely coin.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1855-O 50C Arrows MS62 NGC. Strong luster with no trace of wear. Lightly toned in gold with dots of dark toning at Liberty's ribbon and above the second S in STATES. A vertical scrape is noted in the right obverse field.(Registry values: N1793)
1855-O 50C Arrows MS62 NGC. Whispers of violet and reddish-brown are seen mostly at the peripheries. Sharply struck and lustrous. Noticeable handling marks in the right obverse field deny a finer grade.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1855-O 50C Arrows MS64 PCGS. CAC. Light silver luster dominates the eye appeal of this near-Gem New Orleans Arrows example, though occasional swirls of cloud-white and golden-tan color are also present. Strongly defined through the central devices, if a trifle soft on certain obverse stars. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 59 in 64, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1856/1856-O 50C MS63 NGC. FS-501, WB-102, Low R.7. The date was initially entered with a decided upward slant. The second logotype impression is level. Listed on the insert as FS-006.5, the older Cherrypickers' designation. Lustrous and sharply struck with smooth surfaces and peripheral pale lilac toning.(Registry values: N1793)
1856-S 50C AU50 PCGS. Wiley-Bugert call this issue both "very scarce in low grades and extremely difficult to find in XF or better," despite its mintage of 211,000 coins in antebellum San Francisco. This attractive silver-gold piece shows only a few light field abrasions, with a good strike and no mentionable impairments. The reverse adds a tinge of lilac into the color palette. Population: 7 in 50, 18 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1860-O 50C MS64 PCGS. WB-101. Approximately one-third of the 1860-O halves were struck from this older hub type, which is distinguished by noticeable space between the serif of the L and the F in HALF. This is an impressive coin that is brilliant throughout. The fields are bright and semireflective on each side, and the striking definition is complete on all the devices. Only a few light marks are noted in the fields, which apparently explain the MS64 grade. Population: 29 in 64, 19 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1860-O 50C MS64 NGC. Type Two Reverse. Remarkably sharp design definition for this pre-Civil War issue with the detail on Liberty's head particularly noteworthy. Shining centers are largely silver, while the margins and a few places in the inner fields have dappled peach, reddish-brown, and violet toning. A highly appealing coin with a small planchet flake to the right of star 2 that can serve as a pedigree marker. Census: 24 in 64, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1861-O 50C MS64 PCGS. An attractive near-Gem from a volatile period in the history of the New Orleans Mint. Rich blue-green and violet toning is laced with peach, and subtle luster filters through the deep patina. Solidly struck at the centers with impressive eye appeal. Population: 26 in 64, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1868-S 50C MS63 NGC. WB-101. Lustrous surfaces display whispers of golden-brown toning at the rims. The design elements are well struck up, and a few trivial marks are not particularly bothersome. Census: 2 in 63, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1869 50C MS63 NGC. Semiprooflike fields yield pleasing contrast with the satiny sharply struck devices. Blushes of gold-orange visit both sides, each of which is minimally marked. Census: 10 in 63, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1869 50C MS63 NGC. Gentle gold color visits this lustrous and sharply struck Select Seated half. The right obverse field has a few wispy slide marks, however, no bagmarks are apparent. The 1 in the date is lightly repunched. Census: 10 in 63, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1872-CC 50C XF40 PCGS. Wiley-Bugert call this issue "extremely scarce in XF and above." The present XF coin offers dove-gray surfaces that reveal a surprising amount of muted luster and gold tinges under a strong light. A few scattered abrasions are of the undistracting sort, and the strike is well-executed. Population: 16 in 40, 39 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1872-S 50C MS63 PCGS. WB-102. Like many With Motto mintmarked half dollar issues, the 1872-S is underrated on account of its mintage, though connoisseurs understand just how elusive the date is in better grades. This Select example has light peach toning across most of each side and glimmers of bright silver at the margins. Well-defined save at the right-side stars. Population: 5 in 63, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1873-S 50C Arrows AU55 PCGS. Gold, peach, and violet-blue shadings wash over each side of this briefly circulated Arrows half. Well-defined with few distractions. Population: 7 in 55, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1874 50C Arrows MS62 NGC. Large Arrowheads. The silver-gray surfaces fall just short of full luster but exhibit sharply struck design motifs. Occasional handling marks are undisturbing.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1874 50C Arrows MS62 NGC. Large Arrowheads. Deep purple and electric-blue toning clings to the margins of this silver-gray lustrous half. This sharply struck piece reveals a few obverse contact marks that limit the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1874-CC 50C Arrows Good 6 PCGS. A well-worn example of this elusive Arrows issue with partial shield detail but none of the letters of LIBERTY visible. Charcoal-gray and lighter silver shadings prevail. A few shallow marks are clustered in the upper right obverse field. Population: 6 in 6, 69 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N491)
1874-CC 50C Arrows XF40 NGC. Large Arrowheads. The 1874-CC is the rarer of the two Carson City Arrows issues, limited to a production of 59,000 pieces. Nearly all of those coins went into circulation and remained there, since only a couple dozen Uncirculated examples are known. The present representative displays expected moderate wear on Liberty's thighs and chest, but some luster remains, and all letters in LIBERTY are sharp. Dappled golden-brown, jade-green, and mauve-patina covers a minority of the surfaces, which are smooth save for inconspicuous thin marks at 5 o'clock on the reverse. Census: 4 in 40, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1877-CC 50C MS64 PCGS. Type Two Reverse. Frosty silver-white luster over much of each side with scattered pearl-gray accents and elements of charcoal and rose close to the rims. A crisply struck near-Gem that is housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1877-CC 50C MS64 PCGS. Type Two Reverse. Lustrous silver-gray surfaces exhibit sharply struck design motifs. Faint obverse handling marks deny Gem classification. Population: 40 in 64, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1877-S 50C MS67 NGC. Type Two Reverse. There are few comparisons more stark in U.S. numismatics than between the 1877-S and 1878-S half dollars. The former was produced to the extent of more than 5.3 million pieces and is fortunately found in grades up to the Superb Gem level, while the latter is a great rarity, of which only 12,000 coins were made. This splendid 1877-S boasts full, satiny luster on both sides, with pinkish-gray and olive surfaces that are well struck and essentially devoid of distractions. The piece is boldly struck, like most examples of the issue. One of the few finest certified. Census: 4 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1)
1879 50C MS63 PCGS. Type Two Reverse. Partially prooflike fields highlight the well defined motifs at various angles. Essentially color free, and with the only noticeable mark occurring in the right obverse field.(Registry values: N991)
1880 50C MS66 Prooflike NGC. Type Two Reverse. A fully brilliant representative that boasts shimmering fields and moderately frosted devices. Sharply struck and desirable. Only 8,400 business strikes were issued, since the Mint was obligated to concentrate on silver dollar coinage. Census: 3 in 66 Prooflike, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1888 50C MS66 NGC. With just 12,000 pieces struck, this Philadelphia issue's token mintage has low availability from the start, and it is a condition rarity at the Premium Gem level. This MS66 coin is unabraded and lustrous with ruby-red, navy-blue, and autumn-gold peripheral toning that gives way to pale silver-gray centers. Census: 16 in 66, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1891 50C MS64 NGC. WB-101. Light peripheral tan patina is slightly more extensive and deeper on the reverse of this near-Gem. Fully lustrous and sharply struck with just an occasional mark denying Gem status. Census: 42 in 64, 31 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1858 50C PR61 PCGS. Type One Reverse. Essentially untoned surfaces display a degree of field-device variance. Sharply struck on the design features. Handling marks in the fields limit the grade. Housed in an old green label holder.
From The Classic Collection.
From The Classic Collection.
1860 50C PR65 NGC. Type Two Reverse. A melange of attractive cobalt-blue, gold-beige, and lilac patination is slightly deeper on the reverse of this Gem proof and a decisive strike leaves sharp delineation on the design motifs. There are no marks worthy of mention. Many of the 1,000 pieces struck were apparently melted as unsold. Census: 14 in 65, 20 finer (3/10).
1860 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. The Guide Book lists the proof mintage of 1860 Seated halves at 1,000, but Breen's Proof Encyclopedia gives a net production of 525 after melting. This glorious Premium Gem proof offers original surfaces, silver at the centers ceding to plum and steel-blue at the rims. A piece free of singular contact, with excellent contrast and delightful eye appeal. Population: 4 in 66 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).
1863 50C PR65 PCGS. Apple-green, honey-gold, ocean-blue, and autumn-brown patina embraces this well struck and undisturbed Civil War Gem. A colorful high grade addition to the advanced specialized holding. A meager 460 proofs were coined. Population: 11 in 65, 2 finer (3/10).
1864 50C PR64 NGC. Soft champagne patina resides over each side of this near-Gem proof half. The design features are well impressed, and their somewhat satiny texture helps them stand out against the mirrored fields. Wispy handling marks prevent the attainment of Gem classification. Census: 52 in 64, 21 finer (3/10).
1866 50C Motto PR63 NGC. A gorgeous Select proof representative of this scarcer issue, from a low mintage of just 725 pieces. Both sides show distinct contrast, if not at the Cameo level, between silver-gray devices and faintly blue-toned mirrors. Census: 20 in 63, 54 finer (3/10).
1866 50C Motto PR64 PCGS. CAC. An elegantly toned Choice specimen of this initial Motto half dollar issue. Blue and lavender peripheral toning of varying intensity graces parts of the margins, leaving gold-orange and silver to wash over the rest of each side. Population: 32 in 64, 12 finer (3/10).
1867 50C PR65 NGC. CAC. Light peach and silver shadings over parts of each side give way to brilliant blue hues, ranging from pale turquoise to an electric shade. A crisply detailed and delightfully mirrored Gem specimen of this post-Civil War proof half dollar issue, one of just 625 specimens coined. Census: 25 in 65, 7 finer (3/10).
1869 50C PR63 NGC. Well struck with electric-blue and deep crimson patina on the obverse that turns bright sunset-gold when rotated under a light. The reverse is a slightly muted combination of blue and gold colors. Highly attractive for the grade assigned.
1869 50C PR63 NGC. The centers show just a hint of light pinkish color while the peripheries are surrounded by rich electric-blue and sea-green patina. A lovely Select proof with strong eye appeal despite scattered light hairlines.
1871 50C PR65 PCGS. Though this date has a stated proof mintage of 960 specimens, precious few are so well-preserved as this delightful Gem. Translucent gold, blue, and violet hues cover the obverse and most of the reverse, though the latter side has a small silver core slightly above the center. Population: 13 in 65, 3 finer (3/10).
1872 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. The silver-white centers showcase this Choice coin's contrast best, but even where deep blue-green to cobalt patina appears, the essential field-to-device contrast remains intact. Occasional lavender-violet overtones are an obverse highlight. Population: 5 in 64 Cameo, 4 finer (3/10).
1873 50C No Arrows PR66 NGC. One of just 600 of the No Arrows proof halves struck in 1873, this specimen has distinctive eye appeal. Frost-and-mirror components persist through outlandish patina, translucent blues and greens as well as more opaque cloud-white. NGC has graded just three numerically finer pieces (3/10).
1876 50C PR65 PCGS. Type One Reverse. Open Bud. The 1876 is a relatively available date both as a circulation strike and a lower-grade proof. There were 1,150 proofs struck, but few survive at the Gem level. Both services combined have only certified 30 pieces in PR65. This is an impressive example whose deeply reflective fields flash strongly through the reddish center and blue periphery on the obverse. The reverse shows only slight color over most of that side with deeper reddish patina around the margin. We see no reportable contact marks on either side. Population: 12 in 65, 7 finer (3/10).
1877 50C PR63 PCGS. Type Two Reverse. This flashy specimen appears brilliant at first glance, but has a slender arc of peach-red toning along the right margins. Fully struck aside from incompleteness on the eagle's left (facing) ankle. Population: 43 in 63, 33 finer (3/10).
1878 50C PR65 PCGS. Type Two Reverse (complete berry below branch). A few Split Berry proofs have been found, which would make such coins a cherrypicker's dream. The surfaces of this piece possess lovely rose and blue toning with lighter centers and brightly reflective mirrors in the fields. A series of tiny planchet voids beneath the eagle's head are the only surface flaws that are mentionable. Population: 15 in 65, 3 finer (3/10).
1878 50C PR64 Cameo NGC. Type Two Reverse. An untoned and nicely struck Choice proof that boasts consistent frost across raised elements. Just 800 proofs were coined. Census: 27 in 64 Cameo, 23 finer (3/10).
1879 50C PR66 PCGS. Type One Reverse. From a substantial mintage of 1,100 pieces, the 1879 proof Seated Liberty half dollar is reasonably available in lower grades, but examples in Premium Gem condition are rare. The present coin is sharply struck, with fine detail on Liberty's hair and the star centers. The mostly brilliant obverse shows hints of emerald-green at the top, while the reverse is darker, with a mixed patina of gray, green, and blue. Population: 13 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).
1880 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. Type Two Reverse. Dramatic white on black contrast seemingly merits an Ultra Cameo designation, although NGC has conservatively assessed the piece only as Cameo. Both sides are fully brilliant, and the strike is full aside from trivial incompleteness on the eagle's left (facing) ankle.
1880 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Type Two Reverse. The reverse of this Premium Gem proof displays a trace of light tan color and both sides reveal pleasing field-device contrast. This is a sharply struck specimen that has been extremely well cared for. A couple of faint striations on the chest do not detract. Census: 15 in 66 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).
1883 50C PR65 Cameo NGC. Nearly Ultra Cameo in presentation with fantastic silver-white frost across major and minor devices alike. Boldly mirrored fields show faint suggestions of gold at the borders and occasional shallow spots of milky color. A carefully preserved Gem specimen with arresting eye appeal. Census: 17 in 65 Cameo, 13 finer (3/10).
1886 50C PR65 PCGS. Always of interest to collectors because of the low total mintage: 5,000 strikes for circulation plus 886 proofs for collectors. Both were struck from the same pair of dies. There is no doubt about the status of this piece with its deeply reflective fields and moderately frosted devices. Each side is brilliant in the center with deep rose and sea-green rings of color around the margins. Population: 17 in 65, 15 finer (3/10).
1891 50C PR66 NGC. Deep and exquisite patina dominates the eye appeal of this sharply struck Premium Gem specimen from the end of the Seated design. Strong blue and violet peripheral shadings make a transition to pale gold-gray and rose at the centers, with the obverse transition abrupt to the former and smooth to the latter. Census: 25 in 66, 4 finer (3/10).
Barber Half Dollars
1892 50C MS64 PCGS. Light honey-gold toning graces this lustrous and precisely struck near-Gem. The eye appeal is impressive since the reverse appears pristine and the obverse has only a few unimportant grazes.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 7/2006), lot 2441.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 7/2006), lot 2441.(Registry values: N1793)
1892-S 50C MS65 PCGS. An important Gem representative of this first-year Barber half dollar issue, a less-saved date with just over a million pieces struck. Strong reddish-orange peripheral tints give way to light silver at the centers. Both sides show elements of reflectivity, though the obverse sports more satiny luster. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 12 in 65, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1893-O 50C MS64 PCGS. The lustrous surfaces offer original shades of peach and lilac, with flashes of forest-green and magenta at the margins. A good strike with noticeable incompleteness limited to the fletchings. Only the minute abrasions on Liberty's cheek preclude an even finer designation. Population: 42 in 64, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1893-S 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. The low-mintage 1893-S half (740,000 pieces) had a low survival rate, making Mint State examples highly desirable. Soft golden-tan coloration is joined by sky-blue, apple-green, and lavender around the obverse margins. The design features are sharply impressed except for the often-seen softness on the arrow feathers and adjacent claw. Trivial marks preclude Gem status. Population: 15 in 64, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1897 50C MS65 PCGS. Ex: Duckor/Friend. This amazing Gem from the Dr. Duckor and Dale Friend Collections is a delightful representative of a date that is often considered common, yet is much scarcer than many of the later P-Mint issues, especially in Gem condition. Many years ago, the Coin Dealer Newsletter listed the key-date Barber coins with individual prices, and then grouped all the remaining coins into a single "common date" listing, typically starting with 1897 as the first of the so-called common dates. For that reason, dealers and collectors became used to calling such coins common, even though in many cases they were not so common. In July 1991, that publication's "Monthly Summary" was renamed "Monthly Supplement" and listings were expanded to include every issue. While current population data helps dispel the common date myth of certain issues, old habits remain, especially among the more experienced collectors.
An amazing strike and frosty mint luster are the attributes that first garner attention to this gorgeous coin. Both sides have an impeccable strike with virtually full detail in every aspect of the design motifs. Faint die cracks and minor clash marks add to its overall desirability. Population: 15 in 65, 12 finer (3/10).
Ex: Dr. Steven Duckor; Dale Friend #2 All-Time PCGS Registry Set of Barber Half Dollars (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 2934.(Registry values: N2998)
An amazing strike and frosty mint luster are the attributes that first garner attention to this gorgeous coin. Both sides have an impeccable strike with virtually full detail in every aspect of the design motifs. Faint die cracks and minor clash marks add to its overall desirability. Population: 15 in 65, 12 finer (3/10).
Ex: Dr. Steven Duckor; Dale Friend #2 All-Time PCGS Registry Set of Barber Half Dollars (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 2934.(Registry values: N2998)
1899-O 50C MS64 PCGS. Dusky bluish-purple and golden-orange patina occupies the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem and a well executed strike imparts strong definition to the design elements, save for the usual softness in the upper right shield corner and arrow feathers. A hair-thin mark is visible on Liberty's neck. Population: 26 in 64, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1900 50C MS64 NGC. Exactingly struck, uncommon for this Philadelphia issue. Arcs of light gold-orange toning cling to the rims, while the surfaces remain essentially brilliant elsewhere. Census: 52 in 64, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1904-S 50C --Scratched--ICG. AU50 Details. Traces of luster show in some of the recesses of this S-mint half. Several relatively deep scratches are visible on the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1907 50C MS65 PCGS. Bright, satiny luster bursts forth from silver-gold surfaces, and only a few wispy facial marks disturb the coin's otherwise peerless fabric. Far more challenging as a Gem than its mintage exceeding 2.5 million pieces would suggest. Population: 27 in 65, 4 finer (3/10).
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/05), lot 2660, which realized $2,415.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/05), lot 2660, which realized $2,415.(Registry values: N2998)
1907-S 50C MS65 NGC. An exquisitely lustrous S-mint Gem from a challenging Barber half dollar issue. The obverse is richly toned in amber-gold and violet layers, while the reverse is near-brilliant. Excellent design definition for the date and amazing eye appeal. NGC has certified three finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1908-O 50C MS64 PCGS. Vibrant luster emanates from surfaces bathed in violet and golden-tan patination. Well struck design features save for the often-seen softness in the upper right shield corner. A few minute obverse marks deny Gem status. Population: 69 in 64, 58 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1909 50C MS66 NGC. As an issue, there is nothing particularly noteworthy about the 1909 Barber half. The original mintage of 2.3 million pieces is comfortable for the series and the issue is generally obtainable in all grades up to and including the MS64 level. Gems are, however, another matter entirely. In addition to shimmering mint frost, this coin displays stellar surface quality that leaves no room for bothersome abrasions. The obverse is sprinkled in russet toning over and before Liberty's profile while the reverse displays a more deeply toned, lavender-gray appearance. Census: 6 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1910 50C MS64 NGC. CAC. Ex: Richmond Collection. Bold gold and orange toning dominates the eye appeal, reinforced by potent luster. This near-Gem is generally well-defined save on the eagle's claws. Census: 30 in 64, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1912-D 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Golden-brown, cream-gray, and russet colors enrich this lustrous and attractively preserved near-Gem. The strike is bold, if not absolutely complete on the upper right shield corner.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1892 50C PR65 NGC. This first-year Barber half is richly toned but with powerful mirrors shining through translucent layers. Light blue and peach hues are dappled across both sides. Strongly struck devices are impressively frosted, hinting at past contrast. Housed in a prior-generation holder. Census: 40 in 65, 54 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1892 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. Excellent field motif contrast is apparent from various angles on this essentially brilliant Superb Gem. Immaculately preserved surfaces exhibit sharply struck design features. A wonderful first year of issue proof silver type coin. Census: 25 in 67 Cameo, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1893 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Frosted devices show patches of golden-brown toning on the portrait and eagle. Pale champagne color crosses the mirrors. A few minor disturbances are noted in the right obverse field. Population: 17 in 64 Cameo, 31 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1893 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. A high-quality Cameo specimen of this second-year proof issue, strongly mirrored away from the devices beneath a delicate layer of white-gray toning. Sharply struck devices are richly frosted with just two tiny breaks noted on Liberty's cheek. Census: 17 in 66 Cameo, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1900 50C PR65 NGC. Golden-brown toning adorns the margins of this pristine Gem proof. The strike shows only a hint of softness near the fletchings and right shield corner, and the devices display moderate (although undesignated) cameo contrast. A meager 912 proofs were struck. Census: 36 in 65, 47 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1900 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. Stunning cameo contrast greets the viewer of this near-Gem proof Barber half, augmented by sharply struck devices. Essentially untoned surfaces display light handling marks that preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)
1901 50C PR66 NGC. Delightful cinnamon and steel-blue toning accents surfaces that are otherwise silver-gold. Neither side reveals any significant contact marks, and the strike is only slightly weak in the usual places. Breen notes that both design hubs had minor modifications for this year. Census: 47 in 66, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1903 50C PR67 PCGS. The 1903 Barber half dollar boasts a small proof mintage of 755 pieces, and specimens at the PR67 level are decidedly rare. The present coin is a magnificent Superb Gem proof, with an impeccable strike and flawless fields. The surfaces are luminous, under dark golden and cobalt-blue patina. Population: 4 in 67, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1904 50C PR64 NGC. Sharply struck save on the eagle's right (facing) talons. Lovely watery reflectivity is seen in the fields. Dappled green-gold patina visits the obverse margins, while the reverse displays a swath of deep, multicolored patina across the left side of the eagle. A few wispy lines on the obverse determine the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1910 50C PR67 NGC. The demand for high-grade 1910 proof half dollars is high owing to the elusiveness of low-mintage circulation strikes (fewer than 500,000 pieces). Dappled cobalt-blue, orange, and lavender toning runs over both sides of this Superb Gem and a solid strike delivers strong definition to the design features. Impeccably preserved. Census: 17 in 67, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Early Dollars
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves--Obverse Repaired--NGC. Fine Details. B-5, BB-27, R.1. A cluster of rounded depressions in the left obverse field appears to have been made to minimize the appearance of an 'X' scratched there. Orange-tinged silver-gray surfaces are surprisingly bright for the level of detail displayed.(Registry values: N1793)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves--Graffiti--NGC. Fine Details. B-5, BB-27, R.1. A luminous rose and gold-gray example of this most accessible Three Leaves die pair. Numerous crossing scratches on both sides, most notably at Liberty's neck, appear deliberate and account for the Graffiti designation.(Registry values: N1793)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves Fine 15 NGC. B-5, BB-27, R.1. Bowers-Borckardt Die State II, with the die crack at the left stem not reaching the rim. Medium-gray surfaces show scattered abrasions consistent with heavy circulation, as well as a swirling pinscratch that affects the portrait and the field to the right of the neck. Darker color laces through the right-side stars.(Registry values: N1793)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. B-5, BB-27, R.1. Bowers-Borckardt Die State II. This slate-gray early dollar is dull from dipping and displays fine hairlines. The fields exhibit scattered small abrasions. However, traces of luster remain evident within portions of the wings and reverse legend. Few Flowing Hair dollars are problem-free, but all are nonetheless coveted by silver type set collectors.(Registry values: N2998)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves VG8 PCGS. B-1, BB-21, R.2. On the obverse a single star point touches the lowest hair curl, and the bust is pointed (Head of 1795). There is more space between 1 and 7 in the date than on the remaining digit pairs. On the reverse the stars are arranged 9 left, 20 right. There is a berry under the right foot of the first A in AMERICA. This piece shows deep charcoal-gray toning with lighter grayish-white high points. While wear is extensive, as expected, there are no singular abrasions. A nice example for the grade.(Registry values: P4)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves VF30 PCGS. B-2, BB-20, R.3. Deep forest-green, cobalt-blue, and golden-brown toning blankets this nicely defined Flowing Hair silver dollar. Minor adjustment marks cross the eagle's belly, but the only noticeable marks are a few wispy horizontal lines on the portrait. A coveted early type coin, struck only for two years with the rare first year priced out of reach for most collectors.(Registry values: P4)
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered VF20 PCGS. B-15, BB-52, R.2. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III-IV. The portrait of Liberty is well centered on this variety, and the highest wave of hair is located under the E of LIBERTY. On the reverse, there are six berries on the olive branch, and there is a leaf under the A of STATES. Light silvery surfaces display appropriately defined devices. Housed in a green label holder.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered VF25 PCGS. B-15, BB-52, R.2. Two varieties are known for the 1795 Draped Bust dollar, the first year for the design. The present coin is a representative of the less available BB-52 variety, characterized by the well centered bust on the obverse. The extensive die break shows in Liberty's hair. Well defined, medium gray, and minimally abraded.(Registry values: N2998)
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered VF25 PCGS. B-15, BB-52, R.2. The die break is evident in Liberty's hair. Beautiful grayish-mauve patination covers both sides of this early dollar and the design features display strong definition and are well centered on the planchet.(Registry values: N2998)
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Off Center--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Fine Details. B-14, BB-51, R.2. The NGC insert describes the variety as "Set Left," which is perhaps preferential to the usual Off Center designation. The engraver misjudged the location of the Bust punch when making the obverse die, which occurred while George Washington was president. This cream-gray representative is mildly subdued, but the absence of abrasions or obvious hairlines more than compensates.(Registry values: P3)
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Off Center--Repaired--NGC. VF Details. B-14, BB-51, R.2. This harshly cleaned first-year Draped Bust dollar is repaired and whizzed throughout the right obverse field. The eagle's right (facing) wing has a moderate scratch, and both sides are toned dark brown, green, and gray aside from an area of stone-gray surface near the center of each side. An affordable example of this much-pursued variety.(Registry values: P3)
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Off Center VF25 ANACS. B-14, BB-51, R.2. This first-year Draped Bust dollar appears to have greater design detail than expected of the VF25 grade. Toned lilac-gray aside from sky-blue near the rims. Moderately granular near star 12, the eagle's beak, the center of Liberty's drapery, and the junction of the right (facing) wing. The devices display a couple of hairline patches, and the upper half of the portrait exhibits thin vertical marks.(Registry values: P3)
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Off Center--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. B-14, BB-51, R.2. Excellent design detail for this die pair, which has its own variety in the Guide Book. Lightly rubbed surfaces have mostly retoned in apricot, peach, and sage, though hairlines from the coin's past cleaning remain visible behind Liberty's head and elsewhere on close inspection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters--Polished--NGC. VG Details. B-4, BB-61, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State II. This pearl-gray Small Eagle dollar is unnaturally bright, and both sides are cloudy with hairlines. A minor rim ding on the reverse near 6 o'clock, but no other marks merit mention.(Registry values: P4)
1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters--Scratches--NGC. Fine Details. B-4, BB-61, R.3. An accessible example of the Small Date, Large Letters variety, moderately worn with a mix of gold-gray and blue patina. Though several diagonal scratches cross the portrait and a few digs are seen, the reverse displays well.(Registry values: P4)
1796 $1 Small Date, Large Letters--Repaired--ANACS. Fine 15 Details. B-4, BB-61, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State I. A moderately granular charcoal-gray Small Eagle dollar that shows evidence of a repair on the field above the hair ribbon. A brief scratch beneath the eagle's head, but no other marks merit mention.(Registry values: P4)
1796 $1 Large Date, Small Letters Fine 12 PCGS. B-5, BB-65, R.2. Incorrectly attributed by PCGS as a Small Date, Small Letters. The Large Date obverse is clearly identified by the repunching on the top loop of the 6 on its underside, and the bottom loop at its top. The Small Letters reverse has a leaf under the A of STATES. This piece shows no adjustment marks and few impairments, just the considerable wear expected of the grade over mahogany-brown surfaces.(Registry values: P4)
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Fine Details. B-3, BB-71, R.2. The sole 10x6 stars die variety. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III. Delicate caramel-gold and ice-blue toning overlies this predominantly pearl-gray Small Eagle dollar. The fields are mildly cloudy from a cleaning, but there are no scratches or other relevant marks, and the coin would please most collectors of the series.(Registry values: P4)
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters VF20 PCGS. B-3, BB-71, R.2. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III. The unusual star arrangement of 10 stars left and only six right easily identifies this pairing, along with the lapping always seen on the highest hair curl below the B of LIBERTY. The reverse shows the Large Letters style, with eight berries on the left branch and a leaf terminating under the middle of E in STATES. The Die State III shows some of the palm leaves partially lapped away. This piece has attractive pinkish-gray and silver-gray surfaces with only a few scattered abrasions and grade-consistent wear.(Registry values: P4)
1798 $1 Small Eagle, 15 Stars XF40 NGC. B-2, BB-81, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State II. This fully patinated final-year Small Eagle dollar displays sea-green, powder-blue, and chestnut-tan shades when rotated beneath a light. Luster outlines design elements, and neither side has any consequential marks. An impressive example of this important Guide Book variety. Census: 4 in 40, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. B-15, BB-112, R.3. A scarce variety with pale silver surfaces that have slightly toned from their brightness with a touch of golden-tan. Scattered light abrasions and area of die weakness.(Registry values: N1793)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9 VF20 PCGS. B-24, BB-124, R.2. The die crack through star 12 helps identify the variety. A moderately worn example, silver-blue and gold-gray with scattered scrapes and pinscratches, most notably below Liberty's chin and between her hair and the E in her name.(Registry values: N1793)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Four 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.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 10/2008), lot 1069, which realized $1,840.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 10/2008), lot 1069, which realized $1,840.(Registry values: N1793)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Close Date--Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. B-27, BB-113, R.2. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III. This pearl-gray early dollar is lightly hairlined and slightly glossy, but there are no relevant marks and traces of luster glimmer from the hair and wings.(Registry values: N1793)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9 AU53 PCGS. B-27, BB-113, R.2. Bowers-Borckardt Die State I/II. The 8 is much too high in the date, and a tiny extra tine of metal appears in the field near star 12. The reverse shows the usual die crack from the rim above S to OF to the wing tip to the rim above the first A in AMERICA. The obverse lacks the usually seen die crack through the 9 in the date, and as such may prove to be a prize for die-state collectors. This pieces has lustrous silver-gold surfaces with lots of vibrancy and appeal.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, 10 Arrows--Obverse Scratched--NGC. VF Details. B-6, BB-96, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State IV, with die crack at the I in AMERICA. This richly toned midrange example offers a blend of gold-gray and deep blue shadings. Light rim bumps are noted on each side, and several prominent scratches intersect on Liberty's portrait.(Registry values: P1)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, 10 Arrows XF45 NGC. B-13, BB-108, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State II. Deep powder-blue and chestnut-brown toning embraces this attractively detailed Heraldic Eagle dollar. Adjustment marks at the obverse center are of mint origin, but we note inconspicuous scratches on the shield, reverse stars, and right (facing) wing.(Registry values: P1)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Wide Date, Pointed 9--Reverse Rim Filed--NGC. VF Details. B-20, BB-102, R.5. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III. Bolender-20 is noteworthy for its prominent rim die break at 6 o'clock on the reverse. A previous owner has filed the die break, but there are no other post-strike problems. The central reverse exhibits parallel adjustment marks, as made. Toned deep steel-gray with lighter pearl-gray color on the highpoints.(Registry values: P1)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Wide Date, Pointed 9 VF30 PCGS. B-22, BB-104, R.4. A midrange representative of this very scarce die pair, medium-gray with prominent gold and orange overtones at the margins. Scattered light to moderate abrasions on the portrait are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: P1)
1799 $1 7x6 Stars VF25 NGC. B-19, BB-155, R.4. Bowers-Borckardt Die State IV, a rare state with die cracks from star 2 to Liberty's hair and the D in UNITED to the rim. Moderately worn with green-gold and violet overtones across each side.(Registry values: N1793)
1799 $1 7x6 Stars VF30 PCGS. B-14, BB-167, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State II, with die flaws below the AM of AMERICA but no die crack along the top. An appealing midrange representative with a few wispy abrasions across the portrait as well as smaller, more visible marks. These are grade-consistent and have little effect on the eye appeal. Charcoal-gray and lighter silver shadings abound.(Registry values: N1793)
1799 $1 7x6 Stars VF30 NGC. B-10, BB-163, R.2. Bass-Borckardt Die State IV. Star 1 is small and thin, and the letters of LIBERTY are all close. Star 7 is slightly farther away from the L than star 8 is from the Y. This hardworking obverse was used to strike several die pairings dated 1799. On the reverse of this marriage a star point enters the eagle's mouth and touches the lower part of the beak, while another point on the same star touches the left upright of the U in PLURIBUS.
This piece shows attractive silver-gray surfaces ringed with shades of gold and charcoal. There are no singular abrasions or adjustment marks, although a dark spot appears on the eagle's right (facing) wing. Numerous reverse die cracks are prominent, characteristic of this late (and likely terminal) die state. An appealing and interesting coin.(Registry values: N1793)
This piece shows attractive silver-gray surfaces ringed with shades of gold and charcoal. There are no singular abrasions or adjustment marks, although a dark spot appears on the eagle's right (facing) wing. Numerous reverse die cracks are prominent, characteristic of this late (and likely terminal) die state. An appealing and interesting coin.(Registry values: N1793)
1799 $1 7x6 Stars--Graffiti--NGC. XF Details. B-12, BB-160, R.3. Stars 11, 12, and 13 are closer than the other stars on the right border, and there are no berries on the branch owing to lapping. A faint crack extends from the milling between 7 and 9 through the bottom of the 1 into the field. Golden-gray surfaces display aqua-blue accents around the borders as well as well defined design elements. Pinscratches etched into the right and left obverse fields do not significantly detract. Actually, a nice early dollar, despite the NGC disclaimer.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1)
1799 $1 7x6 Stars XF45 PCGS. B-11, BB-161, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III. Light golden toning visits the borders of this otherwise pearl-gray Bust dollar. Luster is obvious within the hair, wings, clouds, stars, and legends. Only trivial marks are encountered. A few areas of slightly granular steel-gray surface are of little import.(Registry values: N1793)
1799 $1 7x6 Stars--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. B-6, BB-162, R.4 with many slender peripheral die cracks. Bowers-Borckardt Die State IV. Delicate tan-brown, powder-blue, and lime-green toning graces this partly lustrous and splendidly detailed Draped Bust dollar. Slightly glossy, but marks are minimal, and the eye appeal is substantial. A desirable addition to any early silver type set.(Registry values: N2998)
1800 $1 VG10 PCGS. B-16, BB-187, R.2. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III. A stone-gray and gunmetal-blue Heraldic Eagle dollar from the final full year of the John Adams administration. One small obverse rim nick at 6:30, but marks are minor given 50 points of circulation.(Registry values: N991)
1800 $1 VF30 PCGS. B-13, BB-193, R.4. Die State III. The positions of four key obverse stars help in attribution, as does the E higher than B in LIBERTY. Star pairs 4-5 and 5-6 are more closely spaced than any others. On the reverse there is massive clashing through F and clouds 7 and 8 to the stars below. (This die state used to be called Bolender-18 in the mistaken belief that it was a different variety.) The present piece offers much premium appeal, with original powder-gray surfaces tinged in green and gold, with an excellent strike on a well-centered planchet. There are no visible abrasions or adjustment marks. Certified in a green-label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1800 $1 XF45 NGC. B-16, BB-187, R.2. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III. The faint arc-shaped die crack through Liberty's chin identifies the die marriage. Light gray surfaces display traces of luster in the recessed areas of the well defined design features. Minute obverse marks are not detracting.(Registry values: N1793)
1800 $1 12 Arrows--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. B-17, BB-196, R.1. Bowers-Borckardt Die State IV, "scarce." This variety is usually identified by the collar-like clash mark along the upper edge of Liberty's bosom, although a few are known from perfect dies, and a die line just left of the 1 in the date. Silvery surfaces show faint hairlines under magnification. Well defined with no significant marks.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1802 $1 Narrow Date Fine 12 NGC. B-6, BB-241, R.1. The Narrow Date or Close Date without overdate. Deep charcoal, violet, and gunmetal-blue shadings characterize the fields, while the worn devices offer rich rose-gray color. Lightly abraded but decidedly appealing.(Registry values: N1793)
1802 $1 Narrow Date--Harshly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. B-6, BB-241, R.1. The normal Narrow or Close Date. Moderately worn surfaces have partial gold-gray and orange retoning, though this cannot disguise the numerous hairlines on the bright and moderately abraded surfaces. Still, a readily collectible example of this popular early dollar date.(Registry values: N1793)
1803 $1 Small 3 VG8 PCGS. B-3, BB-256, R.5. Star 1 is distant from the bust while star 13 is close. Gold-gray and navy-blue surfaces are surprisingly glossy for the amount of wear present, and there are no singularly detracting marks.(Registry values: N991)
1803 $1 Small 3 AU53 NGC. B-4, BB-254, High R.3. Bolender-4 is scarce, as is the case for all 1803 Small 3 dollars, unlike the common Large 3 variety. Delicate honey toning visits this otherwise brilliant Draped Bust dollar. The strike is good aside from softness on the bust tip and opposite on the right-side reverse stars. The obverse has a few faded marks, but this partly lustrous example exhibits good eye appeal.(Registry values: N2998)
Gobrecht Dollars
1836 P$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Coin Alignment, Pollock-65, R.1--Genuine PCGS. Proof. Silver. Plain Edge. Die Alignment I (the center of Liberty's head is opposite the DO in DOLLAR). 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. Our in-house graders note the coin also has been cleaned and retoned, and give it an XF Details grade. The reverse only faintly shows the diagonal clash mark above the eagle's wing, indicating a late-December striking. This piece appears to have circulated for a short time, as indicated by the numerous small contact marks on each side. The signs of cleaning are overlaid by murky gray-rose toning.
1839 P$1 Name Omitted, Judd-104 Original, Pollock-116, R.3--Tooled, Polished--ANACS. Net PR20. Silver. Reeded Edge. Die Alignment IV (center of Liberty's head opposite the right side of the F in OF). Close examination shows there are absolutely no die cracks on the reverse. None through the tops of MERI or TE. Minutely cracked coins are still considered 1839 Originals, but this was obviously one of the first struck, and rare as such. Perhaps this early striking fell into non-numismatic hands, explaining the heavy cleaning on each side. The reverse has two small planchet flaws, and someone tried to efface them by pinscratching--these are located in the upper left and lower right fields. The surfaces have taken on a murky gray-golden patina.
Seated Dollars
1840 $1 AU50 ANACS. The introductory year of the Liberty Seated type, which kept the Gobrecht dollar obverse but replaced the flying eagle motif with the standard John Reich eagle reverse. This lightly circulated example has rich olive-gold and lavender toning. Smooth save for tiny reverse rim nicks at 10:30 and 1 o'clock.(Registry values: N991)
1841 $1 AU58 PCGS. A blanket of orange-gold, sea-green, and gunmetal-gray encompasses this crisply struck and conditionally very scarce Borderline Uncirculated Seated dollar. Smooth aside from minor marks on the upper reverse field and a few distributed tiny rim nicks. Population: 30 in 58, 40 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1842 $1 AU58 NGC. Dappled gold-gray and denim-blue shadings grace this still-lustrous example, which shows just a trace of friction on the highest design elements. Well struck and desirable.(Registry values: N991)
1843 $1 MS61 ANACS. Brightly lustrous with splashes of peripheral green-gold and blue-violet against otherwise silver-chrome surfaces. Reed marks and shallow abrasions dot the fields, and a number of wispy marks are also present, but the eye appeal is pleasing for the grade. Housed in a small-format ANACS holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1843 $1 MS63 NGC. Despite its status as the most easily obtainable Seated dollar from the 1840s in circulated grades, the 1843 (165,100 pieces struck) is anything but common in Mint State. Indeed, since the late 1980s, only 28 1843 dollars grading MS63 have made appearances through the major auction houses, with 12 pieces grading finer at both of the major services combined. The example in this lot is sharply struck, save for minor softness in the stars along the right (facing) border and on Liberty's hair. Lustrous surfaces take on a grayish color with hints of light tan. A few grade-defining marks are scattered over each side. Census: 10 in 63, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1843 $1 MS63 PCGS. While the 1843 is a common issue in circulated grades, it is seldom seen the better grades of Mint State. The present example offers a light cast of silver-gold and smoke-gray combined, with luster that is only slightly subdued. The strike is sharp. A number of scattered surface marks account for the grade, none of them individually significant save for a scrape on Liberty's left (facing) shoulder. An appealing example of this elusive issue. Population: 13 in 63, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1844 $1 MS61 NGC. The low-mintage No Motto Seated dollar dates are generally elusive, and almost to an issue they pose a strong challenge in any grade approaching Mint State. The rich peach and pearl-gray shadings that drape this MS61 survivor allow considerable luster to filter through. Well struck with fewer significant abrasions than the grade might suggest, though a shallow pinscratch is noted in the field to the left of Liberty. Census: 7 in 61, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1845 $1 AU55 NGC. Medium caramel-gold toning graces this lightly circulated and suitably struck Choice AU No Motto dollar. Careful scrutiny with a loupe locates a couple of faded thin field marks. From a mintage of only 24,500 pieces. Census: 23 in 55, 45 finer (3/10).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2001), lot 7205, which realized $1,552.50.(Registry values: N991)
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2001), lot 7205, which realized $1,552.50.(Registry values: N991)
1846 $1 AU53 NGC. Brightly lustrous with surprisingly little patina. This well struck Seated dollar has the usual assortment of wispy abrasions for an AU coin, plus a vertical line of reed marks in the field above the eagle.(Registry values: N991)
1846 $1 AU58 NGC. Gold-gray toning varies between the two extremes, and strong luster shines underneath the patina. Well struck and minimally abraded with just a touch of friction over the high points.(Registry values: N991)
1846 $1 MS63 NGC. The 1846 is similar in both overall and high grade rarity to the 1843: examples are generally obtainable in circulated grades, but rare in Mint State, and excessively rare in grades above the MS63 level. This Select representative is lightly overlaid in golden and silver-gray iridescence. Some roller marks have remained through the central obverse, but the strike is bold, if not complete in virtually all areas. A few scattered abrasions, none of which are worthy of individual mention, account for the MS63 designation.(Registry values: N2998)
1847 $1 AU58 NGC. Deep gunmetal-gray toning blankets this well defined and only moderately abraded near-Mint Seated dollar. A single fingerprint fragment beneath OF fails to distract. Philadelphia No Motto Seated dollars are very scarce this close to Mint State.(Registry values: N991)
1850 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--Details NGC. AU Details. This sharply struck stone-white No Motto Seated dollar has been dipped, but luster continues to glisten from the devices and legends. Both fields display distributed small abrasions.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1854 $1 MS62 PCGS. Golden-brown freckles overlie this lightly toned and lustrous better date No Motto Seated dollar. The strike is surprisingly sharp, and both sides are minimally abraded. An impressive addition to a high grade holding of this imposing series. A mere 33,140 pieces were struck, but that only begins to explain the rarity of this date. In his silver dollar Encyclopedia, Q. David Bowers wrote that the 1854 "may be the rarest Philadelphia Mint Liberty Seated dollar after 1851-1852. ... Why are they rare? The most logical explanation is that most were exported and melted." Population: 4 in 62, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1857 $1 MS61 NGC. Rich almond-gold and steel-blue toning subdues this scarce Uncirculated No Motto silver dollar. The strike is good aside from the obverse margin and the top of the eagle's left (facing) wing. Mint-made parallel roller marks cross the obverse, which has a few light marks on the right obverse field. Census: 7 in 61, 40 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1859-O $1 MS61 NGC. The typical Mint State '59-O is thoroughly bagmarked, but here is a relatively unabraded example of this popular New Orleans No Motto issue. Untoned, subdued, and well struck save for the right side stars and Liberty's hair.(Registry values: N1793)
1859-O $1 MS62 NGC. This New Orleans No Motto dollar displays swirling luster and only a whisper of golden toning. Unexpectedly nice for the MS62 level, with the reverse especially smooth. The right obverse field displays small marks, some of which cluster near star 9. A widely popular 19th century silver type coin.(Registry values: N1793)
1860 $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. This impressive Seated dollar has strong luster that shines through rich patina. Olive-gold and coffee hues cover much of each side, while the central reverse takes on a blue-green cast. Strongly struck and attractively preserved, a noteworthy example for the series enthusiast. Population: 26 in 64, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1870-CC $1 XF40 NGC. Variety 3-A. Close CC, considered rare by Breen. The short-lived Carson City Seated dollar series set the stage for the more famous Trade and Morgan dollar series from that Nevada facility, and this is an attractive survivor from the issue that started it all. Prominent gold and silver-blue toning has settled over still-lustrous surfaces that show a mix of light wear and abrasions. NGC has graded 96 finer pieces (3/10).
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1870-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Variety 3-A, Close CC. An important, little-worn example of the first silver dollar issue struck at the Carson City Mint. The surfaces have toned gold-gray after an improper cleaning, and patches of deeper color are noted on the figure of Liberty and the reverse rims.(Registry values: N2998)
1870-CC $1 AU53 NGC. Variety 1-B. A rare die combination for this famous issue, the first struck by the fledgling Carson City Mint. Rich cream-gray with glimpses of golden-brown near the margins. The only mentionable marks are located above Liberty's head and near the E and L in ONE DOL. Census: 13 in 53, 59 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1871 $1 AU58 PCGS. A brilliant and typically struck representative with a smooth reverse and a moderately abraded obverse. The 1871 and 1872 Seated dollars have the highest mintages of the series, but are nonetheless scarce at the Borderline Uncirculated level, since most examples were exported to the Orient and eventually melted.(Registry values: N991)
1871 $1 AU58 ICG. Lightly gold-toned at the margins, but otherwise a minimally patinated and strongly lustrous example. Just the slightest rub on the high points separates this piece from Uncirculated condition. A few minor slide marks are visible in the fields.(Registry values: N991)
1871-CC $1 VG8 PCGS. The 1871-CC is the lowest mintage Carson City silver dollar. A mere 1,376 pieces were struck, and only a handful of examples have survived in Mint State. The present representative is toned deep dove-gray and lacks consequential marks. The LI in LIBERTY is clear, and the B is faintly apparent upon magnification. Encapsulated in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1872 $1 MS63 PCGS. This is a well-struck silver-white Select Mint State specimen of this high-mintage Seated dollar, one of the last before the "Crime of '73" legislated the domestic silver dollar out of existence. Despite the mintage exceeding 1.1 million pieces, only a few dozen examples at both services have achieved this grade. A few ticks in the fields on each side account for the grade, but the excellent strike and good luster compensate. Population: 19 in 63, 27 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1872-CC $1 --Harshly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. A rarely-used descriptor, if one rendered appropriate by the disturbed luster and hairlines visible on silver surfaces with scattered tan and navy spots. Still, an important coin which shows only light to moderate wear across the devices, leaving the major design elements clearly visible.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Seated Dollars
1859 $1 PR62 PCGS. Chestnut-gold and jade-green undertones emerge from the dusky gunmetal-gray surfaces. An intricately struck example of the impressive proof Seated dollar type. A few horizontal hairlines on the right obverse field are appropriate for the grade. Just 800 proofs were struck.(Registry values: N2998)
1860 $1 PR64 Cameo PCGS. The official mintage of proof 1860 silver dollars was 1,330 pieces. However, only 527 coins were actually sold, the remainder melted at year's end as a result of Mint Director Snowden's anticipation of extra demand. This number (527) is not the same as the number of proof sets sold, though, as there were numerous single proof dollars sold throughout the year aside from proof sets. This is an exceptionally attractive specimen that displays deeply reflective fields and noticeably frosted devices, the contrast between the two apparent even through the significant golden-rose toning that covers each side. Population: 17 in 64 Cameo, 13 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1864 $1 PR64 NGC. From a small wartime mintage of just 470 pieces, the 1864 proof Seated Liberty dollar is quite scarce at the near-Gem level today. This attractive example exhibits sharp striking detail throughout, and the surfaces are patinated in pleasing shades of golden-brown. Census: 52 in 64, 27 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1864 $1 PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC and PCGS have only seen 32 1864 dollars (from a mintage of 470 pieces) that they have assigned the Cameo label. This Select proof possesses a hint of tan toning and exhibits excellent field-motif contrast. Some fine hairlines in the fields deny a finer grade for this sharply struck example. Census: 3 in 63 Cameo, 9 finer (3/10).
Ex: Parker Lee III Collection (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 1867.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Parker Lee III Collection (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 1867.(Registry values: N2998)
1865 $1 PR63 PCGS. Splashes of electric-blue and autumn-gold drape this intricately struck No Motto silver dollar. The dusky patina helps conceal the few wispy field hairlines. The devices display frost beneath the toning. Only 500 proofs were struck for this final Civil War date.(Registry values: N2998)
1869 $1 PR61 Cameo ANACS. The fields are remarkably bright, in part because of the original polish given the planchet and the fields of the die, and in part from out-of-the-Mint cleaning done to the coin. Additionally, the fields are noticeably frosted and this gives the coin significant field-to-device contrast. The surfaces are generally brilliant with a slight milky haze in the right obverse field. All in all, this is an impressive coin for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1869 $1 PR64 Cameo PCGS. Even though only 600 proofs were struck this year, three different obverse dies were used. This is explained by the availability of proof dollars being limited to the number of proof sets produced, and sets were struck at widely spaced intervals during the year. This is a remarkable dollar. The surfaces are almost completely brilliant, and the fields are very deeply mirrored with starkly contrasting, frosted devices. A pleasing, upper-end proof striking. Population: 11 in 64 Cameo, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1870 $1 PR61 PCGS. Richly toned gold and gray with a patch of violet to the left of Liberty's head and dots of similar color across the reverse. Extensively hairlined through the fields but appealing for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1871 $1 PR64 ANACS. Beautifully toned with pale lilac at the centers, and bands of navy-blue and straw-gold near the rims. This intricately struck Choice proof dollar has clean fields and exceptional eye appeal. High grade specimens from the mintage of 960 pieces are under ceaseless demand from both series and type set collectors.(Registry values: N2998)
1871 $1 PR63 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Dappled reddish-brown patina makes occasional visits to the bright surfaces of this Select Cameo proof and a well directed strike manifests itself in strong detail on the design elements. A few minute marks limit the grade, but perhaps one of the most impressive features on the coin is what appears to be a strike-through extending from Liberty's abdomen into the field beneath the last star.(Registry values: N2998)
1872 $1 PR64 PCGS. The proof mintage of 1872 Seated dollars was 950 coins, and Breen's discussion of the issue in the Proof Encyclopedia mentions that its "Characteristic Ratio" (survivors/mintage) is "well in excess of 50%" despite the melting of some in 1873. The issue is popular as an example of the With Motto type. This near-Gem proof offers moderately contrasted lilac- and golden-gray surfaces with a full strike and only some tiny signs of past contact. Certified in an old small holder. Population: 49 in 64, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Trade Dollars
1873-S T$1 AU58 PCGS. A shining San Francisco Trade dollar from the first year of the design, brightly lustrous and minimally abraded with only trifling friction. Both sides are minimally toned save for hints of gold and small brown spots and streaks on the obverse.(Registry values: N491)
1874-S T$1 MS62 PCGS. Breen-5785, Large S. No period after FINE. Scattered gold and orange toning visits surfaces that are otherwise pale champagne-gray. Considerable striking softness is noted at the peripheries and the top of the eagle's left wing, but the luster is immensely appealing.(Registry values: N1793)
1875-S T$1 MS62 PCGS. Type Two Reverse. Large S. Light golden-tan surfaces display nearly full luster and exhibit well struck design elements except for the typical softness in Liberty's hair. A few scattered marks are visible on the obverse and the reverse shows light roller marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1876 T$1 MS62 PCGS. Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. Blue-green, violet, and peach-pink patina washes over each side of this Mint State Trade dollar. A number of long, shallow abrasions in the fields are hidden by the toning. Overall eye appeal is better than the MS62 designation might suggest.(Registry values: N1793)
1877-S T$1 MS62 PCGS. Large S. A richly toned representative of this popular type issue, blue-green, gold, and orange over lustrous surfaces. Scattered marks and a few wispy abrasions affect the solidly struck devices and the nearby fields.(Registry values: N1793)
1878-CC T$1 VF35 NGC. The 1878-CC is the key to the business strike Trade dollar series. Much of the 97,000 piece mintage was likely melted following passage of the Bland-Allison Act in February 1878. This Choice VF example displays deep cream-gray and olive toning. The reverse has a minor rim bruise at 8 o'clock.(Registry values: N991)
1878-CC T$1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. A well-defined example of this final Carson City Trade dollar issue with only light wear across each side. Deep gold and violet retoning has settled over oddly luminous surfaces that show a number of past abrasions, particularly under magnification.(Registry values: N2998)
1878-S $1 MS63 NGC. Light honey toning visits this lustrous and boldly struck Trade dollar. The reverse is beautifully preserved, and the obverse field has only delicate marks. A pleasing Select example of this scarce silver type.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Trade Dollars
1877 T$1 PR64 NGC. Five hundred ten proof Trade dollars were struck in 1877, the lowest proof delivery in the series, except for the rare 1884 and 1885 issues. Soft gold-tan color concentrates at the borders of this near-Gem and a powerful strike lends completeness to the design features. Faint handling marks in the fields preclude Gem status. Census: 58 in 64, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1878 T$1 PR63 Cameo PCGS. CAC. The 1878 was the first proof-only Trade dollar made for collectors (900 pieces). Stunning Cameo contrast characterizes both sides of this Select example, and a solid strike delivers bold definition to the design features. Untoned surfaces reveal just a few minor hairlines that preclude the next highest grade.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2009), lot 984, which realized $4,312.50.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2009), lot 984, which realized $4,312.50.(Registry values: N2998)
1879 T$1 PR61 PCGS. A sharply impressed and strongly mirrored medium-gray example of this popular proof-only Trade dollar issue. Strong hairlines in the obverse fields factor into the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1879 T$1 PR65 NGC. Golden-tan patination is deeper on the obverse of this Gem proof where it is accented by electric-blue and lavender at the margin. Sharply struck and revealing no significant marks. Good field-motif variance is evident over both sides, somewhat more so on the reverse.(Registry values: N4719)
1879 T$1 PR65 Cameo NGC. Fantastically flashy fields have blazing luster that surrounds the moderately frosted and solidly struck devices. Minor gold toning at the margins gives way quickly to silvery brilliance. Outstanding contrast for this popular issue, from the first year in which all Trade dollar struck were proofs. Census: 20 in 65 Cameo, 43 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1880 T$1 PR65 NGC. The proof mintage approached 2,000 coins, the largest of the series. This Gem offers a full strike as expected, but what is unexpected is the marvelous coloration in shades of amber, saffron, lilac, and jade, with radiant luster prevailing despite the moderately deep toning. Census: 70 in 65, 61 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1881 T$1 PR63 PCGS. Always popular as part of the end-of-the-series dates that were struck only in proof format, beginning in 1878. The near-brilliant centers deepen considerably around the margins with rings of rich purple-lilac and cobalt-blue toning around each side. A few light hairlines account for the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1883 T$1 PR64 PCGS. CAC. The last obtainable proof-only Trade dollar issue. Cobalt-blue and bluish-purple toning at the margins frames reddish-gold centers. An exquisitely struck piece showing no marks of consequence, but characterized by outstanding eye appeal, appropriately recognized by CAC.(Registry values: N2998)
Session 2
Early Proof Sets
1914 Proof Set PR64 to PR66 NGC. Set includes: cent PR66 Brown, rich toning with blue, violet, and green overtones; nickel PR66, gold and violet obverse accents turn to deep toning on the reverse; dime PR64, dramatic green-gold, sage, and champagne patina; quarter PR64, glimpses of gleaming silver with broad expanses of antique-gold and forest-green color; and the half PR65, gold-orange overtones through the fields and gleaming, well-preserved mirrors.
Shield Nickels
1866 5C Rays MS64 PCGS. The nickel-gray surfaces are tinged with lilac on this appealing near-Gem piece, which shows no obvious distractions saved for somewhat muted luster. The encircling die crack around much of the reverse letters further enhances the already great appeal.(Registry values: N991)
1866 5C Rays MS65 NGC. A hint of chestnut-gold toning visits this lustrous and boldly struck Gem. Well preserved, and elusive in high grade as a two-year type coin.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 4/2007), lot 357, which realized $1,725.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 4/2007), lot 357, which realized $1,725.(Registry values: N2998)
1866 5C Rays MS65 NGC. The 1866 Rays first-year nickel issue can be obtained for a price in Gem condition, but finer-graded examples are elusive. The present MS65 example offers satiny nickel-gray surfaces with glimpses of pinkish-gold in the center obverse. The strike is good, with radiant luster throughout. NGC has certified 25 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1866/1866 5C Rays AU50 PCGS. FS-301. Fletcher-08. The prominent repunching on the date landed this variety a place in the Guide Book. Gold-orange toning settles over still-lustrous surfaces. Above-average definition on most of the reverse stars.(Registry values: P4)
1880 5C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. A briefly circulated example of this low-mintage Shield nickel key. Lightly hairlined surfaces have begun to retone gold-gray following an improper cleaning. Minimally abraded and attractive despite its impairment.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Shield Nickels
1866 5C Rays PR65 Cameo PCGS. A great Gem specimen of this first-year issue, by far the more accessible of two proof dates for the Rays on Reverse subtype. Nickel-blue overtones grace the gleaming mirrors, while the centers show elements of rose and gold. Carefully preserved with top-flight eye appeal. Population: 23 in 65 Cameo, 30 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1866 5C Rays PR66 ★ Cameo NGC. The estimated mintage was 600 coins, but Mint records are lacking for the issue. This Premium Gem Cameo proof piece is nonetheless among the nicest survivors save for a small handful. The nickel-gray surfaces boast just a blush of lilac, but much field-device contrast is evident, and the strike is as bold as expected. Census: 30 in 66 Cameo, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1868 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. A sharply struck Gem that displays a faint gold-champagne cast. Devoid of mentionable marks or spots. Population: 20 in 65 Cameo, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1869 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. A thin veil of light gold-tan patina resides on the well preserved surfaces of this Gem proof. Sharply struck design motifs stand out against the mirrored fields, confirming the Cameo designation. Census: 12 in 65 Cameo, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1870 5C PR65 NGC. CAC. Gleaming mirrors are nickel-white with just a splash of milky toning. Boldly detailed and mildly contrasted on the obverse, though the reverse dispels any thoughts of a Cameo designation. Census: 62 in 65, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1870 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Sharply impressed with uncommonly bold contrast for a nickel issue of the era. The obverse in particular has a bold black-and-white appearance, thanks to rich, mildly textured frost over the devices. A few tiny dots of milky toning are noted at the margins. Population: 15 in 66 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1872 5C PR66 NGC. CAC. The obverse is obviously die doubled, most apparent on the annulet beneath the cross. Honey and ice-blue toning lightly drapes this satiny and undisturbed Premium Gem. Just 965 proofs were struck. Census: 46 in 66, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1877 5C PR66 PCGS. This fully struck Premium Gem has medium golden-gray toning. No marks are present, although the lower reverse displays a fingerprint fragment. The mintage is much less than the other proof-only date of the series, the 1878. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 32 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N2998)
1877 5C PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. Near white-and-black contrast is evident when the coin is observed from a direct angle, and exquisitely struck design features seem to further enhance the contrast. Essentially untoned except for an occasional wisp of barely discernible gold-tan color. A few tiny, unobtrusive flecks are undisturbing. An impressive example of this key date Shield nickel. Census: 2 in 65 Ultra Cameo, 2 finer (2/10).(Registry values: P3)
1878 5C PR66 PCGS. Distinctly toned gold-orange down the centers with glimmers of pale nickel-white to the left and right on each side. This sharply struck Premium Gem specimen is pleasingly preserved. PCGS has graded just 14 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1878 5C PR66 PCGS. Well-defined with watery reflectivity beneath whispers of ice-blue and peach toning. A carefully preserved Premium Gem that is housed in a green label holder.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
1878 5C PR66 NGC. Seemingly blue-gray surfaces come alive with sunset hues when the luminous surfaces are tilted to the light. Sharply detailed and impressively preserved.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
1879 5C PR67 NGC. Strongly mirrored with a sharp strike and bold patina. Pale nickel-blue provides the backdrop for the broad patches of yellow, orange, and rose toning that give this coin its lively eye appeal. Census: 11 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1880 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. Strongly contrasted through a light layer of caramel-gold color that lets glimpses of nickel-white sparkle through. Carefully preserved with great visual appeal. Census: 45 in 66 Cameo, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Liberty Nickels
1885 5C AU58 NGC. The 1885 Liberty Head nickel has long been known as the key to the series. The present coin is an attractive near-Mint specimen with sharp striking details throughout. The centers on the obverse stars are plainly defined, a problem area on many examples. The bright, light rose surfaces show only the slightest wear on the high points of the design.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1886 5C AU55 PCGS. This low mintage Choice AU Liberty nickel possesses light to medium steel-gray toning. Luster brightens the borders, and there are no remotely relevant marks. Both sides exhibit prominent die cracks.(Registry values: N991)
1886 5C AU55 PCGS. CAC. Gold and rose overtones grace still-lustrous surfaces. Lightly rubbed on the high points with a die crack lacing through most of the softly struck obverse stars.(Registry values: N991)
1888 5C MS66 NGC. Splendid peach-gold, powder-blue, and lemon patina invigorates this lustrous and fully struck Premium Gem. An immaculate representative of this scarcer date. Census: 12 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1895 5C MS66 NGC. The Liberty Head nickel issues of the mid-1890s are much more elusive in high grade than generally thought, despite the moderate mintages. This satiny Premium Gem boasts no other discernible color over nickel-gray surfaces, save for a deeper gray fleck at the 9 in the date. The strike is nearly full, save for a couple of the usual opposing weak spots on the issue. Census: 10 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1900 5C MS66 PCGS. Slate-blue, lavender, and gold-orange shadings converge on this immensely lustrous Premium Gem. Well-defined on the portrait, though the stars and lower wreath show more typical softness. The bust tip displays minor contact. Population: 40 in 66, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1901 5C MS66 PCGS. Golden-brown toning encompasses the reverse, but the obverse has only faint olive and tan patina. Dazzling luster brightens this sharply struck and well preserved Premium Gem. Population: 40 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1904 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Though a number of the obverse stars and much of the lower wreath show soft definition, the centers are boldly impressed and the surface quality is high. Swirling nickel-gray luster shows considerable gold and peach accents. Population: 71 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1909 5C MS65 ANACS. A satiny, gleaming golden Gem of this late-series issue, with glints of olive and gold against radiant luster. Beautiful and well-struck.(Registry values: N991)
1912-D 5C MS65 ANACS. An abrasion-free Gem with natural lilac-blue toning that covers lustrous surfaces. A pleasing example of this first D-mint Liberty nickel coinage.(Registry values: N1793)
1912-D 5C MS65 NGC. Intense antique-gold and peach toning drapes most of this mintmarked Liberty nickel Gem, though small areas of gray and sage are also present. Well struck and important. NGC has graded 28 numerically finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1912-S 5C MS63 PCGS. A satiny Select example that has deep dove-gray and chestnut toning. Surprisingly free from marks, although an apparent shallow strike-through is noted beneath the eye. The low mintage 1912-S ranks among the keys to the series. Housed in a first generation holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1912-S 5C MS64 PCGS. The 1912-S was the first nickel struck in the San Francisco Mint. It had a very low output of only 238,000 pieces, and as a result it ranks as a key to the series along with the 1885. The surfaces are quite unlike most S-mint products. Rather than the thick mint frost usually seen, these coins have a bright, satin-like texture. This piece displays streaky golden-brown toning over each side, but little in the way of grade-limiting marks.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1883 5C No Cents PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. A lovely yellow-gold Gem of this popular first-year subtype, with splendid field-device contrast and no singular distractions. A minor luster graze on the neck may prevent an even finer grade. Population: 4 in 65 Deep Cameo, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1884 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. Exquisitely detailed, frosty motifs are highlighted by the mirrored fields of this Premium Gem. Magnification brings out occasional whispers of light gold color but no mentionable marks. Census: 30 in 66 Cameo, 18 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1885 5C PR65 NGC. The proof counterpart of the business-strike key. This nickel-gray Gem shows tinges of gold and pink, with a nearly full strike. A couple of tiny ticks may preclude an even finer grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1885 5C PR65 NGC. Soft gold, gray, and orange patina covers both sides of this marvelous proof. This sharply struck Gem reveals no annoying marks or spots. The rarity of 1885 business strikes places heavy demand on the proofs.(Registry values: N1793)
1885 5C PR66 PCGS. This well struck, lovely proof is characterized by broad streaks of pale russet and soft violet toning over pristine surfaces. Minor softness at the first two stars gives way to bold definition elsewhere.(Registry values: N1793)
1885 5C PR67 ★ Cameo NGC. The rarity of the business-strike 1885 puts added pressure on high-end proof examples such as this Superb Gem Cameo with the coveted Star designation. Just a hint of light tan color is barely discernible on the reverse of this exquisitely struck example. Impeccably preserved. Census: 3 in 67 ★ Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1891 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Whispers of light tan cling to each side of this magnificent Premium Gem. Sharply struck, frosty devices stand out amidst the mirrored fields. A couple of minuscule marks are undisturbing. Population: 8 in 66 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1900 5C PR67 NGC. Bluish-orange patination on the obverse cedes to violet and yellow-gold on the reverse of this sharply struck Superb Gem proof. Devoid of mentionable marks or spots. Census: 28 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1900 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. Modest frost on the sharply struck devices is enough to create contrast with the boldly mirrored fields, which are virtually brilliant. A marvelously appealing specimen. Census: 15 in 66 Cameo, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1903 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Lightly frosted on the central devices with prominent mirrors fueling strong contrast. Elements of golden toning add colorful accents to each side. Population: 22 in 66 Cameo, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1906 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. CAC. Light champagne-gold surfaces are visited by splashes of delicate rose and lime-green on the obverse. A decisive strike delivers strong definition to the design elements, all of which stand out against the reflective fields. Marvelously well cared for. Census: 11 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1909 5C PR67 PCGS. A Superb Gem for the toning enthusiast, with the mirrors awash in bands of lavender-blue, yellow-green, and rose patina. Sharply impressed and carefully preserved. Population: 35 in 67, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1909 5C PR68 NGC. Magnification brings out hints of light blue and gold patina on the immaculately preserved surfaces of this gorgeous Superb Gem. A solid strike imparts sharp delineation to the design features, all of which yield a frosty texture and a degree of variance with the fields. Census: 7 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Buffalo Nickels
1913-D 5C Type One MS67 PCGS. CAC. The 1913-D Type One is generally a well-produced issue that has strong mint luster. In addition, it also has the charm of being part of a three-issue set of a one-year type. This is a lovely example that has even reddish tinted color and overwhelming mint frost. The striking details are uniformly strong throughout, and there are no mentionable marks on either side. Population: 46 in 67, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1913-S 5C Type Two MS64 NGC. A medley of rose, green, gold, and gray patina resides on the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem. Generally well struck and revealing no significant marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1913-S 5C Type Two MS64 PCGS. A splendid near-Gem of this popular semikey issue, with jade, pink, and blue patina. Well-struck and problem-free, with excellent luster.(Registry values: N1793)
1914 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Despite a mintage of more than 20 million pieces, the 1914 nickel was not saved like its first-year counterparts, and Gem and better pieces are scarce, with Superb Gems condition rarities. This high grade representative offers strong, slightly frosty luster with iridescent powder-blue, lilac, and sun-gold toning over each side. Population: 18 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2009), lot 310, which realized $4,475.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2009), lot 310, which realized $4,475.(Registry values: N2998)
1914-S 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Spectacular blushes of cherry-red, lemon-gold, apple-green surround the sky-blue and plum-mauve centers. Although branch mint Buffalo nickels have a reputation for soft strikes, the present immaculate Premium Gem boasts an unimprovably sharp strike. Population: 29 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: Joseph C. Thomas Collection (Heritage, 4/2009), lot 1476, which realized $8,050.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Joseph C. Thomas Collection (Heritage, 4/2009), lot 1476, which realized $8,050.(Registry values: N2998)
1915-D 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. A richly detailed Gem with rewarding luster beneath layers of gold-orange and nickel-gray patina. Carefully preserved for the grade and highly desirable. PCGS has graded 32 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1915-D 5C MS65 NGC. A delicate blend of light violet, gold, and gray colors reside on the lustrous surfaces of this Gem D-mint nickel. Well struck and pleasingly cared for. Census: 58 in 65, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1917-D 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Decidedly above-average detail on the portrait and the bison's head with just a touch of softness at the shoulder. Light gold and salmon overtones grace nickel-gray surfaces with quicksilver luster.(Registry values: N991)
1918-D 5C MS64 NGC. This early branch mint near-Gem is delicately toned in iridescent aqua and rose shades. The centers are typically brought up, but the date, mintmark, and bison's head are crisp. No marks are readily evident.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2003), lot 6148.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2003), lot 6148.(Registry values: N1793)
1918/7-D 5C Fine 12 PCGS. FS-101. The horizontal crossbar of the underdigit 7 is obvious, as is the symmetrical thickness of its downstroke within the 8. This pearl-gray key date nickel appears unabraded aside from a solitary unobtrusive pinscratch within the Indian's hair. Missing from most sets of this distinctly American series.(Registry values: N1793)
1919 5C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Light peach and nickel-blue toning graces much of each side on this Premium Gem. Carefully preserved with strong and lovely luster beneath the patina. PCGS has certified eight finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1919-D 5C MS62 PCGS. CAC. Pale peach and pearl-gray shadings mingle on this lustrous D-mint Buffalo nickel. Minimally flawed for the grade with solid eye appeal for this challenging issue.(Registry values: N991)
1919-D 5C MS63 PCGS. Glimpses of rose and green patina visit otherwise nickel-blue surfaces. This luminous Select coin has above-average definition on the braid and the bison's head.(Registry values: N1793)
1920 5C MS66 PCGS. Variegated tan, steel-green, and gold coloration covers the satiny surfaces. Clash marks are noted on each side, most visibly below the Indian's chin. Lustrous, well struck, and unabraded. PCGS has graded eight coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1920-D 5C MS65 NGC. Rich apricot-gold and peach shadings drape the lustrous surfaces of this solidly struck Gem. Uncommonly appealing for this little-saved Denver issue, which is elusive despite a mintage of more than 9.4 million pieces. NGC has certified just three numerically finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1920-S 5C MS64 PCGS. The 1920-S is among the most elusive S-mint Buffalo nickels--quite a statement in itself--and for most collectors, an MS64 is the finest practically obtainable; PCGS has certified only 15 Gems and a single Premium Gem finer (3/10). This near-Gem displays a better-than-average strike on both sides, with attractive grayish-gold surfaces and good luster.(Registry values: N2998)
1924 5C MS66 PCGS. Faint honey-gold patina visits this lustrous and unabraded Premium Gem. The strike is exemplary save for the unavoidable incompleteness on the hair above the braid. A plentiful issue except in the present outstanding level of preservation. Population: 70 in 66, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1924-D 5C MS64 NGC. Soft luster shows through the veil of medium gold patina on both sides. Well struck, except for the usual weakness in the hair on the bison's head. A couple of light flecks are visible on the obverse. Difficult to acquire any finer.(Registry values: N1793)
1924-S 5C MS63 PCGS. Delicate purple and gold toning is just a touch deeper on the reverse of this Select S-mint representative. The design elements are well brought for the issue, including an intact horn. Each side reveals just a few minute toning flecks and soft luster.(Registry values: N2998)
1925-D 5C MS64 NGC. Medium intensity rainbow-like coloration adorns the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem five cent. Typically struck and devoid of mentionable marks. The certified population decreases markedly any finer.(Registry values: N1793)
1925-S 5C MS64 PCGS. This near-Gem example, while softly struck in some areas, offers both a better strike than is the norm and beautiful coloration. The obverse displays tinges of saffron, jade, and gold, while the reverse adds pink and ice-blue. The central obverse is softly struck, but the bison's forepart and the mintmark are sharp. PCGS has certified only 19 coins finer, a total that includes but a single coin at the MS66 level (3/10). That coin is in the Gerald Forsythe #1 Finest Circulation Strikes PCGS Registry Set. The 1925-S and 1926-S are each worth nine points in the Set Composition of that set.(Registry values: N2998)
1926-D 5C MS64 PCGS. Lustrous, gold surfaces display blue and lavender accents at the obverse margin. The obverse exhibits an above-average strike but the reverse shows localized weakness, especially on the bison's head. All of the horn shows, but not quite fully.(Registry values: N1793)
1928 5C MS67 PCGS. The 1928 nickel can be had through the Gem level of preservation. Premium Gems are more challenging, Superb Gems are rarities, and higher-grade coins are virtually unobtainable. Pastel ice-blue and lilac patina covers the radiantly lustrous surfaces of this MS67 coin, and a well executed strike leaves strong definition on the design elements. Impeccably preserved with outstanding eye appeal. Population: 12 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1928-D 5C MS66 PCGS. Frosty nickel-white surfaces offer golden overtones, mostly at the margins. Excellent design definition for this challenging Denver issue with only minor softness noted at the bison's shoulder. This carefully preserved Premium Gem is tied for numerically finest known to PCGS (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1928-S 5C MS65 NGC. Light nickel-gray central color dominates with gold-orange peripheral tints, all over quicksilver luster. The strike is uncommonly sharp for this poorly produced San Francisco issue, though even this coin is not immune to slight softness on the bison's shoulder. Census: 45 in 65, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1928-S 5C MS65 PCGS. Orange-gold, violet, and ice-blue patination resides on the highly lustrous surfaces of this delightful Gem and a sharp strike delivers strong detail to the design motifs, though the hair on the bison's head is a tad soft. A couple of tiny obverse toning flecks are undisturbing. Population: 61 in 65, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1929-S 5C MS66 NGC. CAC. A shimmering straw-gold high grade S-mint nickel that appears pristine and features an above average strike. The legends and mintmark are particularly sharply defined. Census: 56 in 66, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1930 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Ex: A D M Collection. The 1930 nickel is rather common through the Gem grade level, with nearly 1,400 coins certified by PCGS and NGC. The population drops in MS66, and even more in MS67. Light violet and orange-gold patina adorns both sides of this lustrous Superb Gem, and a decisive strike imparts strong definition to the design elements. Each side is impeccably preserved. Population: 21 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1930 5C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Sharper struck than most 1930 nickels, the only area of softness is on the braid just above the knot in the Indian's hair. The surfaces have exceptional, frosted mint luster, and each side shows a subtle overlay of pink and lilac toning. Rare as a Superb Gem. Population: 21 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (5/2007), lot 546, which realized $5,750.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (5/2007), lot 546, which realized $5,750.(Registry values: N2998)
1935 5C MS67 PCGS. Attractive sun-gold, ruby-red, and lime-green toning endows this lustrous and immaculate Superb Gem. The strike is sharp, and the eye appeal is immense. As of March 2010, PCGS has only certified one finer example.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2007), lot 565, which realized $1,035.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2007), lot 565, which realized $1,035.(Registry values: N2998)
1936-S 5C MS67 PCGS. A delightfully toned Superb Gem in shades of lilac and ice-blue, with a bold strike and excellent eye appeal. One of the finest at PCGS. Population: 60 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU50 PCGS. FS-901. Light wear on the hip bone confirms limited wear, but satin luster shimmers from the fields, and there are no detracting marks. A collector favorite for all seasons.(Registry values: N991)
1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU53 PCGS. FS-901. Well struck for the variety, most visible on the obverse. The reverse shows the missing foreleg plainly beneath a thin veil of peach and nickel-blue patina.(Registry values: N991)
1937-D 5C Three-Legged AU55 PCGS. FS-901. This cream-gray key date nickel displays substantial luster and only minor highpoint wear. Inspection beneath a loupe locates hair-thin marks on the devices.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2001), lot 6676.(Registry values: N991)
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2001), lot 6676.(Registry values: N991)
1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS62 NGC. FS-901. An earlier die state with the bison's foreleg fragmentary rather than completely missing, and the level of detail on both obverse and reverse is strong considering the variety. Orange and violet patina drapes lustrous surfaces that offer an intriguing blend of quicksilver and satin.(Registry values: N1793)
1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS64 NGC. FS-901. Light apricot and pink overtones grace the luminous surfaces of this near-Gem, strongly struck on the obverse but more weakly defined (as always) on the reverse. The bison's head remains sharp, however, and lavender-violet patina is noted at the FIVE CENTS exergue. NGC has graded 74 numerically finer examples of the variety (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS64 NGC. FS-901. An important near-Gem representative of this famous Guide Book variety, one of the few 20th century die state variants to achieve widespread prominence among collectors. Deep gold-orange and peach toning drapes softly lustrous surfaces that show few disturbances of any significance.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Buffalo Nickels
1914 5C PR67 NGC. A delightful melange of olive, gold, and blue on the obverse greets the viewer of this splendid Superb Gem proof. The reverse has pinkish glints predominating with ice-blue device outlines, and both sides are impeccably struck, as expected. NGC has certified only nine examples finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR61 NGC. Reflective but the surfaces reveal fine hairlines under a loupe, along with a few minuscule light flecks. Sharply defined throughout.(Registry values: N1)
1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR66 NGC. Hints of champagne color rest on the luminous surfaces of this Premium Gem. Sharply struck throughout and revealing no mentionable marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1936 5C Type One--Satin Finish PR67 PCGS. CAC. Proof coinage was resumed in 1936, with a mintage of 4,420 Buffalo nickels. The early strikes were made with a satin finish, characterized by the exquisite detail present on all design elements. The present Superb Gem proof displays satiny lustrous surfaces with no detectable flaws. Overall visual appeal is outstanding, as attested by the CAC sticker.(Registry values: N1793)
1937 5C PR65 PCGS. A pinpoint-sharp Gem of this scarce and popular proof type. The fields and devices are unabraded beneath a light coat of almond-gold toning. Encapsulated in an old green label holder.(Registry values: N991)
1937 5C PR66 NGC. Bold reflectivity and design definition characterize this Premium Gem proof. Both sides show layers of reddish-orange and nickel-gray patina.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1937 5C PR67 PCGS. CAC. A nearly perfect Superb Gem example of the last proof Buffalo nickel issue. The fields are deeply mirrored fields and the design elements intricately detailed, as expected. Delicate steel-blue and rose-apricot shadings grace the gleaming surfaces. Struck from moderately rotated dies.(Registry values: N1793)
1937 5C PR67 NGC. Lovely ocean-blue, lime-green, and apricot shades encompass this satiny and precisely struck Superb Gem. Pristine aside from a fleck of carbon above the Indian's shoulder and a minute tick on the bison's foreleg. The final year of proof Buffalo nickel production, although the basic design would surface again decades later on silver dollars and gold bullion issues.(Registry values: N1793)
1937 5C PR68 NGC. Delightfully toned and exquisitely preserved. This Superb Gem specimen has an almost chromelike gleam that affects both fields and devices. Rugged design definition with color progression from rose or lavender at the margins through gold and finally nickel-blue. Tied for numerically finest known to NGC (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1937 5C PR68 NGC. Spectacular color is the hallmark of this Superb Gem proof, a blend of pastel mint, saffron, lilac, and gold in lovely proportions. Brilliant luster remains, unimpeded by the light color. This second-year proof was issued to the extent of only 5,769 coins, and few survive in such high grades today. This piece is one of 39 so certified at NGC, with none finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Jefferson Nickels
1942-D 5C MS67 Six Full Steps NGC. An exactingly struck Superb Gem, struck on the eve of the alloy changeover during World War II. Nickel-white surfaces show a mixture of overtones, rose, gold, and pale blue chief among them. Census: 13 in 67 Full Steps, 0 finer (3/10).
1943-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. Fully detailed in all areas, as usually seen on these wartime silver issues. Deep, rainbow iridescence simply must be seen to be fully appreciated. A short angling mark above and to the left of Monticello is undistracting.(Registry values: N69)
1947-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. Although not a notable strike rarity any more than many other mintmarked issues, the 1947-D is a rarity in Superb Gem Full Steps grade. This piece is one of only 14 so certified at PCGS, with none finer (3/10). Five full steps are clear all the way across, save solely for the lowest step. Lovely pinkish-gold patina adds to the appeal.(Registry values: N208)
1957 5C MS66 Five Full Steps NGC. Glowing luster exudes from moderately gold toned, minimally abraded surfaces. A well executed strike leaves strong definition on the design elements.(Registry values: P1)
1981-P 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. Soft gold, violet, and blue hies adhere to the lustrous surfaces of this sharply struck Premium Gem. There are no marks or spots worthy of individual mention. Census: 2 in 66 Full Steps, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
Proof Jefferson Nickels
1954 5C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. Uncommonly bold contrast for this mid-1950s issue with razor-sharp detail. Hints of golden patina are present mostly at the lower obverse. Population: 11 in 67 Deep Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N491)
1990-S 5C Doubled Die Obverse PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. CONECA DDO-001. IN GOD WE TRUST is nicely die doubled in a clockwise direction. CONECA credits Charles Clark, III with first reporting the variety. The white on black contrast is exceptional, and both sides are brilliant save for a dash of gold toning on the obverse exergue.
Mercury Dimes
1916-D 10C Good 6 PCGS. Whispers of violet and gold show within the light gray patination of this key date representative. Both sides are nicely defined for the designated grade. A subtle hair-thin mark in the right obverse field and rim does not detract.(Registry values: N1)
1916-D 10C Good 6 NGC. This series key dime is predominantly stone-gray, but displays dashes of honey patina on the portrait, along with the charcoal toning about the olive sprig that is characteristic of well circulated examples. All legends are bold, and some details of the fasces are evident.(Registry values: N1)
1916-D 10C VG8 NGC. Richly toned with gold and rose elements over medium-gray surfaces. Smooth with surprisingly luminous fields for the amount of wear present. A pleasing example of this key date.(Registry values: N1)
1916-D 10C VF35 PCGS. The New York Subway Hoard, amassed by New York City dealer George Shaw and his brother-in-law Morris Moscow (who worked for the New York Transit Authority in the 1940s to 1960s), included numerous key-date coins. Among them were 241 1916-D dimes, a total that apparently surpassed most other dates in the hoard. Numismatist Jim Reardon, chief coin buyer for Littleton Coin Company, which acquired the hoard in the early to mid-1990s, says it was "apparently the largest group of 1916-D ... Mercury dimes to hit the market in one transaction."
We cannot say that the present offering pedigrees to the New York Subway Hoard. Unlike most of the examples in that accumulation, this one only spent a slight amount of time in circulation. This piece has moderate rub over the high points and each side is covered with charcoal-gray patina. A few light field marks are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
We cannot say that the present offering pedigrees to the New York Subway Hoard. Unlike most of the examples in that accumulation, this one only spent a slight amount of time in circulation. This piece has moderate rub over the high points and each side is covered with charcoal-gray patina. A few light field marks are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1916-D 10C AU50 ANACS. For the collector assembling a high-end circulated set of Mercury dimes, it is difficult to imagine a more pleasing key than this AU50 example. Rich gold, rose, and lavender-violet hues wash over still-lustrous surfaces. Well struck with no individually significant marks, and housed in a small-format holder.(Registry values: N2998)
1917-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. Soft gold and mauve patination runs over the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem dime and a well directed strike leaves strong detail on the design elements. Some minute reverse marks preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)
1918 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Frosty silver surfaces have a thick "skin" and splashes of olive toning at the upper reverse. Crisply detailed and undeniably appealing. PCGS has graded 40 finer Full Bands examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1919 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Delicate caramel-gold and powder-blue toning embraces this well struck Superb Gem. Essentially immaculate, and unimprovable at either major service. The 1919 is less conditionally challenging than its branch mint '19-D and '19-S counterparts, but at the MS67 level it is unquestionably rare. Population: 9 in 67 Full Bands, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: Larry Shapiro Collection (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 1875, which realized $6,900.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Larry Shapiro Collection (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 1875, which realized $6,900.(Registry values: N2998)
1920-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. Well-defined throughout with layers of patina over soft luster. Pale blue and gold hues are dotted in deeper russet and crimson. PCGS has graded 61 finer Full Bands coins (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1920-D 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. This charming example of a semikey Mercury dime issue offers a stone-white obverse with a reverse tinged with champagne-pink, and both sides display deep mint frost. All of the fasces are well detailed, not just the central bands but the verticals and diagonals as well. An elusive issue and seldom seen finer. Census: 13 in 65 Full Bands, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1920-S 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. Excellent design definition on both obverse and reverse. Great luster that is largely silver-white but splashed in pale gold and orange through the central reverse.(Registry values: N991)
1920-S 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. This lustrous Gem displays a subtle blend of low intensity sky-blue, lavender, and golden-gray toning over both sides. A decisive strike results in completeness not only on the middle bands but on the other design elements as well. Impeccably preserved. Census: 16 in 65 Full Bands, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1921-D 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. The 1921 and 1921-D Mercury dime are popular semikey issues in the series, and yet paradoxically, a few nice pieces survive in Mint State. Those coins could possibly be the remnants of a small hoard or a couple of Brilliant Uncirculated rolls from a few decades past. This Premium Gem Full Bands coin sports silver-white surfaces that are nearly fully struck throughout, save for a couple of letter tops around the rim. Census: 12 in 66 Full Bands, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1924-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. The reverse is gleaming silver-white, with excellent detail on all of the fasces and bands. The obverse is pinkish-silver with glints of jade. A lovely near-Gem example of this elusive S-mint issue. PCGS has certified only 16 Full Bands pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1925 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. The satiny silver-white surfaces display notable mint frost, with glints of gold and ice-blue. The strike is full on the central and diagonal bands as well, although some fadeaway appears on the last two digits of the date. There are no visible abrasions. PCGS has certified only 25 Full Bands examples finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1925 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. A touch of golden color is strongest at the margins, while the rest of this sharply struck Premium Gem has a faintly toned but essentially silver-white appearance. Crisp eye appeal. Census: 14 in 66 Full Bands, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1925 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Dappled autumn-gold occupies most of this well preserved Premium Gem, although the borders display rose-red and apple-green. Part of a small consignment of similarly toned 1925 dimes that presumably came from the same original roll. Population: 49 in 66 Full Bands, 25 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1925 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Freckled tan-gold toning overlies undisturbed cream-gray surfaces. The reverse is mark-free, as is the reverse field. The portrait displays only inconsequential contact. Population: 49 in 66 Full Bands, 25 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1925 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. Streaks of golden-brown are prevalent but cede to shades of powder-blue and lilac near the rims. Coruscating luster swirls across this immaculate Premium Gem. Population: 49 in 66 Full Bands, 25 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1925 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Sea-green, lilac, and sun-gold toning drapes this fully struck and conditionally rare Superb Gem. Inspection beneath a lens reveals only trivial contact. A high grade souvenir of the Roaring Twenties. Population: 22 in 67 Full Bands, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1925 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Streaks of caramel-gold confirm the originality of this lustrous and immaculate Superb Gem. Fully struck and seemingly unimprovable. The 1925 dime will never be rare, but examples of the present superlative quality will always be in demand from advanced collectors. Population: 22 in 67 Full Bands, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1925-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. Frosty luster endows the nearly color-free surfaces of this near-Gem and a decisive strike leaves strong detail on the devices, culminating in Full Bands. Minor reverse marks prevent MS65.(Registry values: N1793)
1928-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. An attractive example of this Denver issue, distinctly underrated with Full Bands definition. This piece is boldly impressed, not only on the bands but throughout the central devices. Whispers of golden-tan rest upon radiantly lustrous surfaces that exhibit only a few inoffensive ticks preventing this gorgeous specimen from attaining a higher grade. Population: 62 in 65 Full Bands, 20 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1928-D 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. This Premium Gem Full Bands dime is nearly the finest obtainable of this elusive 1920s mintmarked issue, since NGC and PCGS respectively have certified only three Full Bands coins each in finer grades (3/10). The smooth, lustrous silver-white surfaces show just a trace of golden color at the center of each side. Population: 17 in 66 Full Bands, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1934-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. Strongly defined with a hint of light blue in the silver-white luster that makes each side shine. A carefully preserved Superb Gem that is ideal for the Registry collector. Population: 37 in 67 Full Bands, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1940-D 10C MS68 NGC. Frosty silver-white surfaces show faint traces of blue. This D-mint beauty is boldly impressed, and the reverse bands are all but complete. Census: 2 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N491)
1942/1 10C AU58 NGC. FS-101. The most obvious of all 20th century overdates. An untoned and generally lustrous near-Mint key date Mercury dime. The cheek and bands display a whisper of friction, but marks are essentially absent.(Registry values: N991)
1942/1-D 10C AU55 NGC. FS-101. A lightly circulated aqua-gray example of this war-era overdate. While less obvious and discovered later than its Philadelphia counterpart, this variety has proven to be of similar importance. Census: 30 in 55, 55 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1945-S 10C Micro S MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. The mintmark may be small, but the strike is huge for this final-year Mercury dime, imparting bold definition to the portrait and the fasces alike. Fantastic frosty luster with silver centers shows gold to orange patina over much of the margins, with the obverse exhibiting greater intensity. For the variety, Population: 16 in 67 Full Bands, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Mercury Dimes
1936 10C PR67 NGC. A Superb Gem representative of this ever-popular first-year proof Mercury dime issue, carefully preserved with light silver centers streaked in the green-gold color that occupies much of the borders. Deeper orange elements are also found at the obverse margins. NGC has graded a mere two numerically finer specimens (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1937 10C PR68 NGC. The brilliant surfaces of this Superb Gem reach out to the observer, offering as they do razor-sharp design features and impeccable preservation. NGC/PCGS population data indicate a plentiful supply of this issue through the Premium Gem level. The numbers drop off in PR67, and the lofty grade of PR68 is rare.(Registry values: N1793)
1942 10C PR68 NGC. CAC. Blushes of lemon and olive-green patina grace the borders of this well struck final year proof. The fasces display delicate peach toning. A popular type coin with unimprovable eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Roosevelt Dimes
1950 10C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. An issue seldom seen at this level with Deep Cameo surfaces. This PR67 Deep Cameo dime is certified in an old-style PCGS green-label holder. The field-device contrast is intense, over silver-white surfaces with little discernible patina. Population: 11 in 67 Deep Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
Washington Quarters
1932-D 25C MS63 PCGS. Light silver-gray toning over much of each side with a splash of crimson at the E in LIBERTY on the obverse. A well-defined Select example of this first-year key with few overt abrasions and great eye appeal for the grade.(Registry values: N208)
1932-D 25C MS63 PCGS. A low mintage coin and one of the two unquestioned keys to this series in any grade, this is a highly lustrous specimen displaying just an occasional wisp of gold color. Tremendous eye appeal for the grade, which appears to be determined by a series of unobtrusive marks on Washington's cheek and jawline.(Registry values: N208)
1932-D 25C MS63 NGC. This highly lustrous key-date representative displays soft champagne coloration accented with freckles of blue and purple at the margins, and a well executed strike leaves strong detail on the design motifs. A handful of minute marks limits the grade but does not take away the coin's appeal. Housed in a prior generation holder.(Registry values: N208)
1932-S 25C MS64 PCGS. A lustrous example of this key Washington quarter with the lowest mintage of the series at only 408,000 coined. Good detail and few marks appear on this well kept near-Gem piece. Occasional hints of barely discernible gold appear under magnification.(Registry values: N208)
1932-S 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Aqua-blue, apple-green, reddish-gold, violet, and yellow-gold toning is slightly more pronounced on the obverse of this highly lustrous Gem key-date representative. Nicely preserved surfaces exhibit well struck design motifs. Pleasing overall appeal. PCGS has graded only four pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1934 25C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 PCGS. FS-101. All the letters in the motto are strongly doubled, and the date and LIBERTY are thick. Frosty luster envelops both sides of this sharply struck near-Gem with each displaying whispers of light tan coloration. Some minute marks on Washington's portrait prevent the attainment of Gem classification.(Registry values: P1)
1936-D 25C MS65 PCGS. A sharply struck highly lustrous example of this better date in the Washington quarter series. Hints of gold color occasionally appear under magnification. A well cared for specimen.(Registry values: N491)
1942-D 25C Doubled Die Reverse MS66 PCGS. FS-801. Die doubling is obvious on the eagle's beak and the olive branch. Cherrypickers' states, "this is another of the most popular Washington varieties." The present Premium Gem has light honey-gold toning aside from a blush of jade-green and ruby-red across the lower obverse. Lustrous and well preserved with a bold strike. As of (3/10), PCGS has certified only two MS66 examples of this important variety, one each under the PCGS numbers 85818 and 145644. The other PCGS MS66 sold for $5,750 as lot 7805 in our 2005 Central States Signature. None have been certified finer.
1950-S 25C MS67 PCGS. Frosty and gorgeous luster, silver-white with the faintest suggestion of blue. A solidly struck Superb Gem that is tied for finest certified by PCGS (3/10).(Registry values: N208)
1955 25C MS67 PCGS. Dappled rainbow toning mixes with glimpses of silver over most of each side, though the central obverse is mostly unpatinated. A frosty and carefully preserved Superb Gem, tied for finest known to PCGS (3/10).(Registry values: N208)
Proof Washington Quarters
1936 25C PR65 NGC. A stone-white Gem from the first (and lowest mintage) proof date of the series. A pass beneath a loupe finds no visible post-mint imperfections, although a tiny lintmark above the left wreath stem end is as issued and provides an identifier.
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1936 25C PR66 NGC. A brilliant and pristine example with smooth satiny surfaces. Because of a proliferation of commemorative issues in 1936, the resumption of proof set production was ignored by most collectors of the day. Thus, the 1936 is the low mintage key of the proof Washington quarter series.(Registry values: N991)
1951 25C PR68 Cameo PCGS. Nearly color-free except for whispers of toning that cling to the upper obverse and lower right reverse margins. An impressive strike delivers strong detail to the satiny design features, all of which are nicely highlighted by the deeply mirrored fields. Impeccably preserved throughout. Population: 5 in 68 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1995-S 25C Clad Doubled Die Obverse PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. FS-101. Die doubling is evident on the southeast curve of the mintmark. Listed in Cherrypickers' as URS-2 (two known), and the only example certified as FS-101 by either NGC or PCGS. A pristine specimen, fully brilliant and intricately struck.
Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1916-S 50C AU55 PCGS. CAC. Ample luster resides on the light gray surfaces blushed with whispers of light tan. Nicely impressed, including virtually full detail in Liberty's thumb on the branch hand.(Registry values: N991)
1916-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Important as the first San Francisco Walking Liberty half dollar, surprisingly few 1916-S examples were saved by collectors at the time of issue. With its low mintage of 508,000 pieces, the date is quite scarce in grades above MS64. The 1916-S is difficult to locate with a sharp strike, and the present coin shows the usual softness on Liberty's head and right hand, although the thumb is distinct. The surfaces are satiny, with scattered spots of russet toning standing out against softer shades of pink and pearl-gray.(Registry values: N1793)
1917 50C MS66 PCGS. Whispers of golden-tan fringe the borders of this gorgeous Premium Gem. Matte-like surfaces possess thick, frosty mint luster and are devoid of significant marks. A well executed strike imparts strong detail to the design elements, including excellent detail to the branch-hand area. Population: 70 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1917-D 50C Obverse MS63 PCGS. Whispers of light reddish-gold visit the obverse margin of this highly lustrous Select Walker. The strike is sharp and just a few minor marks keep from a finer grade. The '17-D Obverse is very challenging in Mint State.(Registry values: N991)
1918-D 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. The 1918-D Walking Liberty half dollar is the third rarest issue of the series in high grade. The present near-Gem specimen features a better than average strike, with the usual softness on Liberty's right (facing) hand and the eagle's leg. The surfaces are lightly toned, with satiny luster. Overall eye appeal is outstanding.(Registry values: N2998)
1919-D 50C XF40 PCGS. With a low mintage of 1.165 million pieces, the 1919-D Walking Liberty half dollar is considered an important acquisition even in circulated grades. This makes this problem-free XF a special offering. Its light gray surfaces are visited by occasional waves of purple, especially on the obverse. Light circulation marks in the right obverse field do not detract.(Registry values: N991)
1919-D 50C AU53 PCGS. CAC. Light wear appears mostly across the central "lines" present on the devices. A touch of golden toning is present over the inner obverse and parts of the reverse margins, and light pearl-gray shadings prevail elsewhere. Both sides are pleasingly preserved for the grade, with just one luster graze below the eagle's beak warranting individual mention.(Registry values: N1793)
1919-S 50C XF40 PCGS. Original light gray surfaces reveal nice detail and are devoid of significant marks. A small inoffensive rim mark at 11:00 is mentioned for complete accuracy.(Registry values: N991)
1920 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Radiant luster proceeds from both sides of this near-Gem, tinged with golden and amber deepening to charcoal near the rims. Boldly struck and relatively unabraded. PCGS has certified 89 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1920 50C MS64 PCGS. Pleasing luster emanates from the silver-gray surfaces of this near-Gem Walker and a solid strike imparts strong detail to the design elements. Unobtrusive grade-consistent marks are unimportant.(Registry values: N1793)
1920 50C MS64 PCGS. Variegated earth tones embrace the lustrous surfaces, mainly in the fields and near the borders. This attractive near-Gem has a relatively well-defined lower hand on Liberty, though the eagle's leg shows more characteristic softness. PCGS has graded 90 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1921 50C VF20 PCGS. The 1921 has the second lowest circulation strike mintage of the Walking Liberty half dollar series (246,000 pieces). This pleasing VF specimen displays clean silver-gray surfaces and is appropriately defined.(Registry values: N991)
1921 50C MS63 PCGS. CAC. Brightly lustrous with only faint suggestions of pink and gold color over virtually brilliant fields. Liberty's branch hand shows modest design definition, though her head has more typical softness evident. A frosty and delightful example of this challenging issue with a mintage of under a quarter of a million pieces.(Registry values: N2998)
1927-S 50C MS63 PCGS. A luminous and appealing Select example of this desirable San Francisco issue, lightly marked overall with pleasing surface quality otherwise. The central devices exhibit the softness typical of branch mint pieces from the Roaring Twenties.(Registry values: N1793)
1929-S 50C MS63 PCGS. Pleasing luster adorns the untoned surfaces of this Select Walker. The gown lines are well incised and the branch hand displays better definition than normally encountered. Minute obverse marks limit the grade.(Registry values: N991)
1933-S 50C MS63 NGC. Strong golden toning graces much of the frosty surfaces, though generous silver-white elements are also present. This Select coin has few overt abrasions, though a wispy flaw travels through the right obverse field.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1933-S 50C MS63 PCGS. Gently speckled with golden-brown patina. A lustrous and sharply struck example that has a few trivial obverse contact marks. The reverse is beautifully preserved, with a couple of interesting planchet laminations (as struck) near 3 o'clock. A low mintage issue.(Registry values: N991)
1933-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Excellent striking definition with strong and swirling luster. The upper and left obverse margins show olive and maroon shadings, while the reverse has an overall aura of pale silver-blue.(Registry values: N1793)
1934-D 50C MS65 ANACS. Small D. Intermingled light autumn-gold and stone-gray toning is prevalent, although the borders exhibit dappled plum-mauve. This is a lustrous Gem, well struck save for blending on Liberty's head.(Registry values: N991)
1934-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Lustrous and richly toned blue, rose, and gold with dots of deeper color at the obverse rim. Well struck with a pair of small depressions noted on Liberty's lower leg.(Registry values: N1793)
1934-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Freckles of golden-tan concentrate around the borders of this near-Gem S-mint representative, and the design features are well struck, including Liberty's branch hand. A few trivial marks preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)
1938-D 50C MS65 PCGS. Light splashes of golden color through parts of the peripheral fields. This shining, slightly frosty Gem is silver-white otherwise. Great eye appeal for this issue of under half a million pieces.(Registry values: N991)
1938-D 50C MS66 PCGS. Bright silver-white luster with pleasing definition on Liberty's head, though her hands show softness. Frosty luster is mainly silver-white with just a touch of golden-tan. PCGS has graded 25 finer pieces (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1939-S 50C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 PCGS. This Cherrypickers'-unlisted variety shows die doubling on GOD, TRUST, and the leaf tips near the R in LIBERTY. Many collectors will instead concentrate on the unabraded surfaces of this lustrous, nicely struck, and faintly toned Premium Gem.(Registry values: N491)
1940 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Decidedly above-average detail with great luster and toning for this short-set issue. The color ranges from silver to gold-gray and bright yellow. PCGS has graded 22 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1940-S 50C MS67 NGC. The borders offer a whisper of gold toning, but this lustrous Superb Gem is essentially brilliant. Both sides are nearly pristine, and the strike is good with moderate incompleteness on the skirt lines, cheek, and branch hand. Census: 9 in 67, none finer (3/10).
Ex: Summer FUN Signature (Heritage, 7/2007), lot 1070.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Summer FUN Signature (Heritage, 7/2007), lot 1070.(Registry values: N2998)
1941-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. This brightly lustrous and minimally toned example is better-defined on Liberty's head than her hand. A carefully preserved short-set Premium Gem. PCGS has graded six finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1941-S 50C MS66 PCGS. Dazzling luster sweeps this virtually brilliant high grade Walking Liberty half. The strike is above average for the issue, although incomplete on the branch hand. Minor contact is noted on the rock beneath the eagle. The 1941-S has long been famous as the key to the short set, which spans the final seven years of the series.(Registry values: N2998)
1942-S 50C MS66 PCGS. Strong silver luster through the centers with dots of sapphire and crimson all along the margins. Typical striking softness on the devices has little effect on the eye appeal. PCGS has graded only one finer representative (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1943 50C MS68 NGC. An extraordinarily detailed example of this short-set issue, with luster and eye appeal to match. Peach-gold patina graces the central obverse, while the rest of the coin is bright silver-white. Carefully preserved and outstanding in all respects. Tied for numerically finest graded by NGC and PCGS (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1945 50C MS67 NGC. CAC. Enchanting silver-lavender color washes over the satiny centers, while the obverse margins offer deeper gold-to-orange hues. A striking Superb Gem, tied for numerically finest known to NGC (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1946-D 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. Brightly lustrous and virtually untoned with only trifling weakness at the centers. Liberty's head is crisply defined and as carefully preserved as the fields on this Superb Gem. Population: 36 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1936 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. Net PR60. Dapples of light gold, purple, and blue concentrate at the borders of this proof Walker. Bright surfaces reveal fine hairlines, more so on the obverse. Housed in a prior ANACS holder.(Registry values: N1)
1936 50C PR64 PCGS. A nice example of this coveted first-year issue. The glassy silver-white surfaces are essentially devoid of contrast or discernible color. Despite the few minuscule ticks in the fields that appear only under a loupe, this coin would nestle nicely into a Gem set at a favorable price. A good compromise between cost and eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1936 50C PR65 PCGS. CAC. Proof coinage was resumed in 1936, after a two decade hiatus, with a mintage of 3,901 Walking Liberty half dollars. Many examples were mishandled over the years, making Gem specimens less available than the production figure would indicate. The present coin is a magnificent piece, with sharp striking details and flawless brilliant fields. Overall visual appeal is stunning.(Registry values: N2998)
1938 50C PR68 ★ NGC. The designer's initials are barely visible on this piece. Proof half dollars of 1938 are rare in this lofty level of preservation, even more so with the Star designation. Both sides display mild field-to-device contrast, though not enough to warrant a Cameo finish. Untoned, exquisitely struck, and impeccably preserved. Census: 7 in 68 ★ , 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1938 50C PR68 NGC. A brilliant and flawless Superb Gem that is fully struck save for a trace of incompleteness on Liberty's branch hand. The glassy fields are free from hairlines or carbon. An exceptional specimen that will never require an upgrade. Census: 53 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 4837, which realized $4,025.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 4837, which realized $4,025.(Registry values: N2998)
1939 50C PR68 NGC. A hint of sun-gold and ice-blue toning is present, although most collectors would call this Superb Gem brilliant. The satiny fields and devices are devoid of imperfections, and the strike is needle-sharp. The designer's monogram was hand-engraved on the working reverse die, as seen on some '44-D half dollars. Housed in a former generation holder. Census: 89 in 68, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1940 50C PR67 NGC. Light gold toning clings to the rim areas of this magnificent Superb Gem. Immaculately preserved surfaces are impeccably preserved.(Registry values: N1793)
1941 50C PR67 NGC. Low intensity multicolored toning resides on both sides of this decisively struck proof Walker. What appears to be light remnants of a thumb print appears in the right obverse field.(Registry values: N991)
1942 50C PR67 NGC. CAC. Attractive butter-gold, lime, and ruby-red toning adorns the margins of this well struck and undisturbed Superb Gem. An immaculate representative of the popular seven-year proof type.(Registry values: N991)
1942 50C PR67 NGC. CAC. Boldly impressed with a chromelike gleam. The carefully preserved surfaces of this final-year Superb Gem are virtually brilliant. High eye appeal.(Registry values: N991)
1942 50C PR67 NGC. CAC. Outstanding mirrors and a razor-sharp strike. Both sides of this Superb Gem proof are virtually brilliant with a touch of contrast, thanks to modest frost on the devices.(Registry values: N991)
1942 50C PR67 PCGS. CAC. Watery reflectivity dominates the central eye appeal of this Superb Gem. Sharply struck with rich gold and russet-crimson toning through much of the margins.(Registry values: N991)
1942 50C PR68 NGC. CAC. Grayish-blue, gold, and rose hues race over the luminous surfaces of this Superb Gem proof and a well executed strike imparts strong definition to the design features. Impeccable preservation complements these attributes, making for a coin with superlative eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1942 50C PR68 NGC. Wisps of violet and gold make occasional visits to the luminous surfaces of this Superb Gem proof and a well executed strike delivers strong definition to the design elements. Nicely preserved throughout. Some toning flecks and streaks are noted on the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1942 50C PR68 NGC. Hints of light gold color on the rims flank the fully brilliant surfaces of this wonderful proof Walker, and a powerful strike leaves strong delineation on the design elements. As the numerical grade would suggest both sides are impeccably preserved.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Franklin Half Dollars
1961 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. The 1961 is a well-produced later date in the Franklin series, and high grade cameo coins are among the more available dates in the series. Still, few are known at this level. Virtually black-and-white surfaces show only a minimum of spotting, and close inspection turns up just a handful of imperfections. PCGS has graded just one finer Deep Cameo coin (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1962 50C PR69 Cameo NGC. Untoned surfaces yield stunning field-motif contrast and are immaculately preserved. The design elements are strongly impressed. Census: 33 in 69 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N491)
SMS Kennedy Half Dollars
1966 50C SMS MS67 Deep Cameo PCGS. An exacting strike emboldens the frosty design motifs of this Superb Gem, all of which are highlighted against the mirrored fields. Color free surfaces are minimally marked, helping to heighten the coin's eye appeal. Population: 22 in 67 Deep Cameo, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N491)
Proof Kennedy Half Dollars
1964 50C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. First-year Kennedy proof halves are readily available right through PR69, but coins designated Deep Cameo are considerably fewer. Remarkable field-motif contrast is apparent on both sides of the present offering, neither of which displays color. Sharply struck and virtually perfect.(Registry values: N491)
1971-S 50C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Hints of barely discernible light gold color visit the obverse of this near-perfect, sharply struck half. Exquisite contrast throughout.(Registry values: N491)
1976-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. The Bicentennial silver issues have always been popular coins, the Kennedy half probably most of all. While many thousands of silver proofs have been certified at PCGS in lower grades, in PR70 with the Deep Cameo designation, this piece is one of only 40 coins to attain that ultimate grade. The field-device contrast is startlingly deep, with black mirrors and frosty devices.(Registry values: N491)
Morgan Dollars
1878 8TF $1 MS65 PCGS. VAM-17. A dramatic arc of aquamarine, cherry-red, and golden-brown graces the obverse, although most of the portrait is brilliant. The reverse is lightly toned aside from a deep band of peach-gold throughout the borders.(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1878 8TF $1 MS65 PCGS. VAM-21. Strong, flashy luster cements the eye appeal of this Gem, though the gray-toned mirrors have insufficient depth for a Prooflike designation. Minor scattered marks are consistent with the grade. PCGS has graded 31 coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS65 NGC. VAM-37, R.4. This piece is a 7/4 Tailfeathers variety, lustrous and well struck with golden toning at the reverse rim. This minimally abraded Gem displays a couple of faint obverse fingerprints.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2006), lot 1155, which realized $1,955.(Registry values: P5, N1793)
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2006), lot 1155, which realized $1,955.(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS65 PCGS. Four tiny tailfeather segments are visible between the main tailfeathers on this Gem. The centers are bright and minimally toned, while the margins have partial gold, burnt-orange, and green color.(Registry values: P5)
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Well-defined with strong and frosty luster. The toning over the centers is light silver-gray, while the margins have yellow-green color with an additional crescent of reddish-violet dots at the upper left obverse, where the patina is broadest.(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. A sharply impressed first-year Morgan dollar with outstanding luster. Wisps of silver-gray toning across each side take on occasional suggestions of color. PCGS has graded 19 finer examples of the variety (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 NGC. VAM-82. The "Disconnected Leaf" with the line connecting the end of the olive branch to the rest of it polished away. Frosty silver surfaces show light layers of cloudy patina.
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS65 NGC. A slanted top arrow feather and rounded eagle's breast identify the Reverse of 1879. Soft orange-gray patina resides on the lustrous surfaces of this Gem. Sharply struck and minimally abraded.(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1878-CC $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. Icy devices and reflective fields confirm the Prooflike designation. This lustrous and untoned Gem is boldly struck and exceptionally attractive.(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1878-CC $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. CAC. The 1878-CC Morgan dollar is an important first-date of issue from the charismatic Carson City Mint. The present coin is a delightful Gem specimen with reflective prooflike fields and sharp striking details. Attractive elements of contrast are present, and no significant distractions are evident. The issue is scarce in Gem Prooflike condition, and PCGS has certified only 12 coins in higher prooflike grades (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1878-CC $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Deeply mirrored fields highlight frosty exquisitely defined design motifs. A scattering of minute marks on untoned surfaces determine the grade.(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-S $1 MS67 PCGS. Both sides are splendidly patinated in mottled rose, gold, blue-green, and cream-gray hues. Mint luster shines through the multicolored toning. This fully struck Superb Gem is remarkably unabraded, and is certain to be a subject of admiration from its fortunate next owner. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 20 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: P2, N2998)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: P2, N2998)
1879 $1 MS66 PCGS. Light gold peripheral toning surrounds the gray-brilliant centers. The strike is sharp overall, except for the usually seen weakness in the obverse center. A few minute obverse marks are noted, and a speck of grease was struck into the left reverse field. Population: 89 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1879-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. This slate-gray rare date Carson City dollar is subdued and minutely granular from exposure to baking soda. Only lightly abraded, and the devices exhibit minimal wear.(Registry values: P7, N991)
1879-CC $1 AU50 PCGS. CAC. Light wear is concentrated in the silver-gray centers, leaving the gold-tinged margins partly lustrous. The numerous wispy marks that cross the obverse contribute to the grade.(Registry values: P7, N991)
1879-CC $1 --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. Both sides show bright surfaces from cleaning though the peripheries are retoning light tan, more so on the reverse. Well struck and moderately marked.(Registry values: P7, N1793)
1879-CC $1 MS60 Prooflike PCGS. VAM-5, R.5. This flashy Uncirculated semi-key Carson City Morgan is certified in a first generation holder. Small marks are scattered, although none individually distract, and the cheek is surprisingly unabraded. The reverse is lightly die doubled near the U in UNITED.(Registry values: P7, N1793)
1879-CC $1 MS63 Prooflike PCGS. An uncommon and desirable Prooflike representative of this challenging Carson City Morgan dollar. Distinctly reflective fields show a single patch of significant toning, pale cloud-gray with gold elements to the left of Liberty's nose and forehead. Thickly frosted devices supply this well struck coin with a sense of contrast. PCGS has graded 74 finer Prooflike pieces (3/10).(Registry values: P7, N2998)
1879-CC $1 Capped Die XF45 ANACS. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. Lightly rubbed on the high points but with far better eye appeal than the typical Choice XF coin. Both sides are strongly luminous beneath lavender, blue, green-gold, and pale silver-gray color. Housed in a small-format ANACS holder.(Registry values: P6, N491)
1879-CC $1 Capped Die XF45 NGC. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. The increasingly popular overmintmark variety, offered here as a gold-gray Choice XF coin. Glimmers of luster cling to the margins. The centers are lightly abraded.(Registry values: P6, N491)
1879-CC $1 Capped Die AU58 NGC. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. Light gold toning visits this partially lustrous and minimally circulated rare date Carson City dollar. During the 1970s, many dealers and collectors avoided the Capped Die variety, but it has since come into its own and now merits a separate Guide Book listing.(Registry values: P6, N991)
1879-O $1 MS65 PCGS. This lustrous Gem has light gold toning, an above average strike, and splendidly smooth fields. The left obverse has a few delicate grazes. The 1879-O is surprisingly elusive at the MS65 level, although bagmarked Uncirculated examples are plentiful. PCGS has certified only 13 pieces in a higher grade (3/10).(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. The Second Reverse, which has seven tailfeathers and a parallel top arrow feather. This variety was presumably struck on dies leftover from 1878, instead of newly arrived dies from Philadelphia. Peach-brown, cherry-red, and navy-blue enrich the margins, although the centers are only lightly toned. This lustrous and precisely struck Gem has a pristine reverse and no obtrusive obverse abrasions. Population: 45 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5, N2998)
1880 $1 MS66 PCGS. Ex: Jackson Hole. This untoned silver-white example (save for three tiny obverse toning flecks) shows brilliant luster cascading from the surfaces, with a remarkable lack of mentionable abrasions, large or small. A hint of striking weakness shows on the hair over Liberty's ear. Despite the generous mintage exceeding 12 million pieces, Premium Gems are surprisingly elusive, with 81 coins so graded at PCGS. Neither NGC nor PCGS has certified a finer piece (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N4719)
1880-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. Faint whispers of gold and orange toning grace impressively lustrous surfaces that have cloud-white patina elsewhere. Well struck with a few shallow luster grazes visible on Liberty's cheek.(Registry values: P4, N991)
1880-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. Light gold and peach toning graces much of this shining Carson City dollar. Well-defined with strong visual appeal. PCGS has certified only 27 finer examples (2/10).(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1880-CC $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. CAC. Profoundly mirrored fields offer bold contrast when paired with the thick frost across the devices. Crisply detailed with shallow scrapes on each side accounting for the grade. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: P4, N491)
1880-CC $1 8 Over High 7 MS66 PCGS. CAC. VAM-5. A Top 100 Variety. An obvious overdate with most of the 7 outlined within the second 8, and for good measure extending both above (in the form of "horns") and below the 8. A minimally toned and thoroughly lustrous Premium Gem Carson City dollar. A few faint mint-issued roller marks are noted near Liberty's ear.(Registry values: P4)
1880-CC $1 8 Over High 7 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. VAM-5. A Top 100 Variety. Both sides of this silvery Gem are appreciably reflective. Well struck with small dots of milky toning noted at the perimeters. Population: 16 in 65 Prooflike, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
1880-CC $1 8 Over Low 7 MS66 PCGS. VAM-6. A Top 100 Variety. The thick "bar" visible in the upper loop of the second 8 in the date confirms the variety. Thickly frosted devices yield to shining fields that have pale silver-gray patina and splashes of deeper color. Solidly struck and carefully preserved. For the variety, Population: 28 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
1880/79-CC $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. VAM-4. A Top 100 Variety. The underdigits are clear when magnified. A lustrous Gem representative with dots of golden-brown toning and considerable frost on the devices.(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1880-O $1 MS64 ANACS. Strongly struck with considerable flashy luster on each side, though a Prooflike designation is just out of reach. Small areas of gold-gray and pastel-yellow toning grace otherwise silver surfaces.(Registry values: P6, N1793)
1880/79-O $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. VAM-4. A Top 100 Variety. The crossbar of the 7 in the date is apparent within the upper loop of the second 8 in the date. The sharply struck design elements are highlighted by the prooflike fields and whispers of light gold color are located around the borders. Light obverse marks preclude Gem status. Population: 15 in 64 Prooflike, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6)
1880-S $1 MS67 PCGS. CAC. Bold patches of blue, gold, orange, and purple patina embrace the obverse, while the shining obverse is virtually brilliant. A great Superb Gem for the type collector.(Registry values: P1, N991)
1880-S $1 MS67 PCGS. CAC. Sharply struck with a gleaming obverse richly toned in green-gold, blue, violet, and rose. The reverse offers faint echoes of the same colors at the margins.(Registry values: P1, N991)
1880-S $1 MS68 NGC. CAC. The brilliant, highly lustrous surfaces of this Superb Gem hold the attention of the observer and an exacting strike brings out virtual fullness on the design features. A few trivial marks in no way take away from the unbelievable appeal of this piece, a fact aptly recognized by the CAC label.(Registry values: P1, N1793)
1880-S $1 MS68 NGC. One of the finest few dozen survivors of this large and well-produced mintage totaling 8.9 million coins. The silver-white surfaces lack any suggestion of other color, with somewhat satiny luster and excellent eye appeal. A loupe reveals only broad appeal and a full strike. NGC has certified four examples finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1, N1793)
1881 $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. Peripheral golden-brown and navy-blue toning endows this otherwise brilliant near-Gem. This suitably struck representative has flashy fields and a few faint obverse luster grazes.(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1881-CC $1 MS66 NGC. CAC. VAM-2 with prominent recutting within the 8s in the date. This fully struck Carson City Premium Gem has vibrant luster and only a hint of golden toning. The reverse appears immaculate, and the obverse has only a few faint facial grazes.(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1881-O $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Flashy with outstanding field-to-device contrast. Both sides are minimally toned save for scattered cloud-white over the mirrors and a streak of gold-umber at the frosted headband. PCGS has graded seven finer Deep Mirror Prooflike pieces (2/10).(Registry values: P4, N991)
1881-S $1 MS68 PCGS. CAC. The 1878-S through 1882-S Morgan dollar business strikes are the epitome of the coiner's art for the series. This flashy 1881-S Superb Gem boasts satiny silver-white surfaces that are expectedly devoid of even the smaller distraction, with the strike quite close to full. Die lapping has effaced some of Liberty's lowest hair curls, and considerable die rust has the lower central obverse devices. An interesting coin. Population: 89 in 68, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1, N1793)
1881-S $1 MS67 Prooflike NGC. All 1881-S dollars are well struck, and many are brilliant, but the present Superb Gem has something that relatively few Morgan dollars can provide: a nearly immaculate obverse. In addition, the fields offer prominent reflectivity.(Registry values: P1, N991)
1882 $1 MS66 NGC. Dusky orange patina dominates both sides of this Premium Gem, accented with electric-blue, lavender, sea-green, and lemon-gold at the margins. Sharply impressed, including the hair at Liberty's ear and the eagle's breast feathers. The left half of the wreath has many floating leaf fragments, due to a lapped reverse die.(Registry values: P3, N1793)
1882-CC $1 MS66 NGC. Delicate straw-gold toning enriches this lustrous and sharply struck Carson City Premium Gem. The fields are remarkably smooth, and the cheek has only a few trivial grazes.(Registry values: P3, N1793)
1882-CC $1 MS66 NGC. CAC. Light tan-gold toning visits this highly lustrous and crisply struck Carson City dollar. Nearly immaculate save for an inconspicuous mark atop the eagle's breast.(Registry values: P3, N1793)
1882-CC $1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. Lightly frosted over the central devices with moderate reflectivity in the minimally toned fields. Only a few shallow marks and grazes are visible on Liberty's portrait. Census: 33 in 66 Prooflike, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3, N1793)
1882-S $1 MS68 NGC. The silver-white surfaces of this Superb Gem S-mint coin appear awfully close to a Prooflike designation, although perhaps the fields show just short of sufficient reflectivity. The strike is nearly full, and even under a loupe, no singular abrasions appear on either side. Census: 79 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1, N1793)
1883 $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Watery fields show outstanding cameo contrast against the frosted devices. The surfaces are brilliant and possess no marks of any significance. The strike is sharp save for the usual touch of softness above Liberty's ear. PCGS has certified only eight finer Deep Mirror Prooflike examples (3/10).(Registry values: P2, N991)
1883-CC $1 MS67 NGC. VAM-3. Dash under second 8. The eye appeal of this Superb Gem is exemplary. The shimmering luster is creamy, with a softly frosted texture. A slight degree of speckled caramel-gold patina occurs near the lower left obverse rim. Fully struck and near-pristine, except for two or three small and unimportant marks. Census: 97 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2, N2998)
1883-CC $1 MS67 NGC. This gorgeous Superb Gem is tied for numerically finest in NGC's Census Report (3/10). The faintly frosted portrait of Liberty is exactingly detailed, and the surfaces are bright silver-white with only faint suggestions of gold and a few dots of deeper color. Shallow marks to the right of the eagle are the only bar to an even finer designation.(Registry values: P2, N2998)
1883-S $1 MS62 NGC. Both sides show golden peripheral glints, and the central reverse also has a touch of champagne. Bright, moderately abraded surfaces are silver-white elsewhere.(Registry values: P7, N991)
1883-S $1 MS63 PCGS. Small patches of gold-orange color visit the margins, while the rest of this shining Select coin has light silver-gray patina. Well struck for the issue but slightly soft on the hair over Liberty's ear.(Registry values: P7, N1793)
1884-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. Dramatic blushes of powder-blue, peach, cherry-red, and lemon-gold alternate across the obverse. The reverse is untoned aside from glimpses of peripheral apricot patina. This high grade Carson City dollar is lustrous, lightly abraded, and sharply struck.(Registry values: P2, N991)
1884-CC $1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. A sharply struck high grade Carson City dollar with booming luster and a smooth cheek. Only a whisper of gray toning denies full brilliance. One thin mark beneath the second S in STATES. Census: 55 in 66 Prooflike, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2, N1793)
1884-CC $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Wonderful contrast exists on both sides of this Gem CC-mint representative, each of which is untoned and appropriately defined.(Registry values: P2, N991)
1884-O $1 MS67 NGC. This high grade New Orleans silver type coin provides booming luster and exceptionally clean fields and devices. The strike is precise although the centers have a trace of incompleteness. Census: 96 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1, N1793)
1884-S $1 AU58 NGC. Fully brilliant and flashy with ample luster in the fields. Scattered light marks are well-hidden as a rule, and only minor friction affects the high points. An appealing example of this conditionally elusive issue.(Registry values: P9, N491)
1885-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. This unusually toned Carson City dollar has a primarily sun-gold obverse, although rose-red and aqua shades cling to the border. The reverse is cherry-red, olive-gold, and forest-green. Lustrous and beautifully preserved.(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1885-CC $1 MS66 ★ NGC. Magnificent luster sweeps the semi-prooflike surfaces of this well preserved Premium Gem. A precision strike for this popular low mintage Carson City issue. Census: 11 in 66 ★ , 3 finer with a Star designation (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1885-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. Light autumn-gold toning dominates, although the margins offer jade-green patina. The centers display minor incompleteness. The fields are remarkably smooth, and the cheek has only trivial contact.(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1885-CC $1 MS67 NGC. This frosty silver-white Superb Gem shows no hint of other color, with radiant cartwheel luster and moderate contrast noted, more so on the reverse. The strike is boldly impressed, despite some minor roller marks that appear on the lower cheek, and abrasions are practically nonexistent, save for a few trivial luster grazes that perhaps preclude an even finer grade (3/10). Census: 66 in 67, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N2998)
1885-CC $1 MS67 NGC. The 1885-CC is the lowest mintage Carson City dollar, and despite a Treasury hoard of Uncirculated examples, the issue is seldom found in grades above MS66. One such coin is the present Superb Gem, which has a precise strike, exemplary luster, and only a hint of chestnut toning. Census: 66 in 67, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N2998)
1885-CC $1 MS67 NGC. Despite its status as the lowest mintage Carson City Morgan dollar, the 1885-CC is available in Uncirculated grades, chiefly due to the GSA hoard dispersed in the 1970s. At the MS67 level, however, the 1885-CC becomes rare. This is a faintly toned and suitably struck example with potent luster and attractive preservation. Census: 66 in 67, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N2998)
1886-O $1 MS62 NGC. CAC. Remarkably clean silver-white surfaces for the grade assigned and well-defined on the major devices. Rotating the coin under a light source suggests slight incompleteness of luster.(Registry values: P8, N991)
1887/6 $1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. VAM-2. A Top 100 Variety. Only a few years ago, the grading services had never seen an MS65 or finer example of the 1887 over 6 Morgan dollar. Today, such Gem pieces are still seldom encountered, especially with prooflike surfaces like this piece. It is fully brilliant with no evidence of toning, save for faint champagne color on the reverse. Splendid prooflike fields contrast nicely with the lustrous devices. Census: 22 in 65 Prooflike, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N4719)
1887-O $1 MS65 PCGS. A whisper of chestnut-gold toning adorns this thoroughly lustrous Gem. Well struck by New Orleans standards, particularly on the hair above the ear. PCGS has certified only nine pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5, N2998)
1887-S/S $1 MS65 NGC. VAM-2. A Top 100 Variety. The mintmark is prominently repunched within the upper loop. For a Redfield dollar (we assume it is), this is an impressive 1887-S. The surfaces lack the usually heavy abrasions associated with that million-piece hoard. Brilliant throughout, the fields are bright and semiprooflike. A high-end MS65 example of this better-date Redfield issue.
1887-S $1 MS65 PCGS. Deep ocean-blue bathes the obverse, except for a peripheral band of honey-gold. The reverse remains brilliant. The fields are well preserved, while the cheek and eagle's breast and belly display unobtrusive marks. The design elements are boldly defined, other than the usual weakness of Liberty's ear. PCGS has only certified 21 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: P6, N2998)
1887-S $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. Glimpses of walnut-brown toning adorn the borders, but the majority of this sharply struck near-Gem is brilliant. The flashy fields are impressively free from abrasions, and the portrait has only wispy grazes. Prooflike examples of this San Francisco issue are very scarce, especially with the present eye appeal. Population: 17 in 64 Prooflike, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6, N991)
1889-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. Light gray semibright surfaces are finely hairlined but devoid of significant marks. Good VF definition.(Registry values: P9, N1)
1889-CC $1 VF20 ANACS. This steel-gray key CC-mint silver dollar has ample design definition, although the eagle's breast is featureless, as is the hair curl above the ear. Close inspection locates moderate concealed marks on the left (facing) wing along with occasional minor obverse rim nicks.(Registry values: P9, N1)
1889-CC $1 VF25 PCGS. Deeply toned surfaces have light abrasions and moderate wear. Orange-brown and violet-gray hues mingle on each side, with the reverse slightly darker.(Registry values: P9, N1)
1889-CC $1 VF25 PCGS. A deeply toned example with rich golden-brown and charcoal-gray shadings over moderately worn surfaces. Scattered minor abrasions are as expected for the grade.(Registry values: P9, N1)
1889-CC $1 XF40 PCGS. Rich dove-gray and tan toning alternate across this lightly abraded rare date Carson City dollar. Luster emerges from the borders and other protected areas. An opportunity to acquire a problem-free and richly detailed example of this challenging issue.(Registry values: P9, N1793)
1889-CC $1 XF40 ANACS. Traces of luster glimmer within the legends of this key date Carson City Morgan. Slate-gray and chestnut toning embraces lightly abraded surfaces. Problem-free and a significant addition to an advanced collection of the perennially popular series.(Registry values: P9, N1793)
1889-CC $1 XF45 NGC. One of the trio of memorable Morgan dollar CC-mint keys, and by far the most in-demand. This piece displays deep steel-gray toning with some luster still present, and shades of golden color appear under a light. The only mentionable abrasions are a couple on the cheek, although some bits of apparent die grease appear on the reverse.(Registry values: P9, N1793)
1889-CC $1 XF45 PCGS. An in-demand key-date Morgan issue at every grade level. This Choice XF example shows moderate charcoal-gray patina enlivened by glints of gold on each side, with muted luster clinging underneath. A few moderate ticks appear on Liberty's cheek, consistent with the grade, but there are no other mentionable abrasions. A couple of dots of dark-gray toning appear here and there.(Registry values: P9, N1793)
1889-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Light golden overtones settle over faintly worn silver surfaces. The peripheral luster is largely intact, though the centers show disturbances from a past cleaning.(Registry values: P9, N2998)
1889-CC $1 AU53 NGC. VAM-2A, R.6. A clashed N from UNUM is faintly visible in front of Liberty's neck. Luster brightens the borders and wings of this lightly circulated key date dollar. Medium honey-gold toning visits much of both sides. Minimally abraded aside from a thin mark beneath WE TRUST.(Registry values: P9, N2998)
1889-CC $1 AU53 PCGS. The 1889-CC is the rarest of the Carson City Morgan issues, and is typically seen in cleaned VF or XF grades. Problem-free AU examples are elusive, and are certainly more affordable than the rare Uncirculated survivors. The present dove-gray and autumn-gold representative has slight wear at the centers, but the only marks of any notice are small ticks on the field above the arrowheads.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P9, N2998)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P9, N2998)
1889-S $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. Nearly untoned surfaces exhibit considerable flash and well struck design elements. Minor grazes cross the portrait, and a line of reed marks is noted at the lower right obverse. Census: 17 in 63 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6, N991)
1890 $1 MS65 PCGS. Cobalt-blue, gold-orange, and lavender patination is slightly more extensive on the obverse of this highly lustrous Gem. Nicely defined and well preserved. PCGS has seen a solitary example finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1890-O $1 MS65 PCGS. A brilliant Gem with booming luster and impressively smooth surfaces. The strike is above average for its New Orleans origin, since only the hair curl above the ear lacks precise detail.(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1890-S $1 MS65 PCGS. Medium gold toning overlies the obverse but makes only a cursory appearance on the reverse. This is a well struck Gem that possesses the dazzling luster and attractive surfaces requisite of the advanced grade.(Registry values: P4, N991)
1890-S $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. Moderately reflective, an unusual state for this San Francisco issue, with considerable field-to-device contrast thanks to the light frost that blankets the portrait. Splashes of caramel and golden-brown add peripheral color to surfaces that show little patina otherwise. Population: 3 in 66 Prooflike, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N2998)
1890-S $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. A splendidly mirrored and crisply struck Choice Morgan dollar that has light sun-gold toning across the borders and on the obverse center. The cheek and fields display faint marks. Housed in a former generation holder. Census: 31 in 64 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1891-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. The so-called "Spitting Eagle," named for a tiny die lump beneath the eagle's beak. Of greater numismatic interest is the quality of the present near-Gem, which has beautifully smooth surfaces, light walnut-tan toning, dynamic luster, and a good strike.(Registry values: P6, N991)
1891-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. The "Spitting Eagle". Lustrous and well-defined with golden-brown and amber peripheral toning that yields quickly to pale, slightly frosty silver in the centers.(Registry values: P6, N991)
1891-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. Boldly impressed with powerful luster. The obverse is brilliant on first inspection and only faintly toned; by contrast, the reverse has significant silver-gray patina at the center and patches of gold-orange at the margins.(Registry values: P6, N991)
1891-O $1 MS65 NGC. With above-average striking definition in the centers and strong mint luster lies beneath rich patina, this Gem offers incredible eye appeal. Subtle, luminous bands of green-gold, peach-rose, and ocean-blue blend into one another on each side. NGC has graded just two numerically finer examples (1/09).(Registry values: P7, N2998)
1891-S $1 MS65 PCGS. Bright cartwheel luster has frosted devices at its "hubs." Silver-white color is the rule, though gold and orange accents visit the rims. Housed in a green label holder. PCGS has graded just 59 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1892 $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Shining silver-white through the centers with tan-gold and violet peripheral elements around much of each side. A solidly struck example that shows a shallow planchet flaw on Liberty's cheek.(Registry values: P6, N991)
1892 $1 MS65 NGC. Shimmering satiny luster enhances the untoned surfaces of this carefully preserved Gem. A loupe locates only a couple of minuscule handling marks. The first few stars on the obverse are weakly struck, but other design elements are boldly impressed. It would be virtually impossible to locate a nicer example, since NGC and PCGS combined report just three pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6, N2998)
1892-CC $1 MS61 NGC. VAM-4B, R.5, with a repunched second C in the mintmark and a multiply clashed N (from IN) in front of Liberty's neck. Lustrous and close to untoned with relatively few marks for the MS61 level. The centers are incompletely struck up.(Registry values: P7, N991)
1892-CC $1 MS63 NGC. This better date Carson City dollar is faintly toned and has booming luster. Well preserved for the MS63 level, and the strike is bold aside from moderate softness at the centers.
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2001), lot 6776; Brian Loncar Collection (Heritage, 5/2003), lot 7623.(Registry values: P7, N991)
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2001), lot 6776; Brian Loncar Collection (Heritage, 5/2003), lot 7623.(Registry values: P7, N991)
1892-CC $1 MS65 NGC. This frosty white Gem CC-mint coin has extremely clean surfaces. The fresh fields reveal just a couple of minute ticks. A singular nick appears on Liberty's forehead, with a couple of scuffs in the lower right obverse field; otherwise, this coin might achieve an even finer grade. The quality on the reverse is equally splendid. NGC has graded only 13 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: P7, N2998)
1892-S $1 AU50 PCGS. Well struck with only small patches of wear on the highest design elements. Bold silver-white luster shines through the rest of the piece. Excellent eye appeal for the grade assigned.(Registry values: P8, N1793)
1892-S $1 AU50 PCGS. Considerable luster remains at the margins of this S-mint Morgan dollar, where small patches of gold and crimson toning contrast with the pale pearl-gray hues seen elsewhere. Lightly abraded but highly appealing.(Registry values: P8, N1793)
1892-S $1 AU50 PCGS. Minimally toned with light wear focused on the highest design elements. Still-lustrous fields and the well struck portrait show a number of wispy abrasions which contribute to the grade.(Registry values: P8, N1793)
1893 $1 MS64 NGC. Occasional splashes of peripheral orange-gold are joined by wisps of cobalt-blue and lavender at the obverse margins. Well struck with just a few minor abrasions that combine to account for the grade.(Registry values: P7, N1793)
1893 $1 MS64 PCGS. VAM-7, R.5. Liberty's profile exhibits minor die doubling. Light gold toning adorns this lustrous and nicely struck near-Gem. Refreshingly unabraded for the Select level. The 1893 is among the lowest mintage Philadelphia issues.(Registry values: P7, N1793)
1893-CC $1 XF45 NGC. Soft golden-gray patina is accented with reddish-gold on the obverse of this Choice XF specimen. Well defined and minimally marked.(Registry values: P8, N1)
1893-CC $1 XF45 PCGS. Rich blue-gray and tan toning drapes each side of this final-year Carson City Morgan dollar. Lightly worn over the well struck devices but with glimmers of luster remaining in the fields.(Registry values: P8, N1)
1893-CC $1 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. Well struck for this final Carson City dollar issue with a long abrasion on Liberty's cheek. Lightly worn silver-gray surfaces have disturbed luster from a past cleaning.(Registry values: P8, N208)
1893-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. Delicate almond-gold toning visits the obverse, while the reverse is essentially brilliant. The lustrous surfaces are original and sharply struck. The 1893-CC is a semi-key issue that was absent from the hundreds of thousands of Carson City dollars sold in the GSA auctions of the 1970s.(Registry values: P8, N2998)
1893-O $1 MS60 PCGS. Light silver luster is intact across each side. Though the portrait and the nearby fields show a number of long abrasions, the softly struck high points show no evidence of actual wear.(Registry values: P8, N1793)
1893-S $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Good Details. Brightness and wear are key to understanding this piece, though the margins have retoned a deeper gray than the silver of the centers. Numerous scattered marks are consistent with extensive circulation.(Registry values: P10, N1)
1893-S $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VG Details. A well-worn example of the famous key with light marks scattered on the portrait. Gold-gray surfaces are too bright for the level of detail, a sign of a past cleaning.(Registry values: P10, N1)
1893-S $1 --Cleaned--ANACS. Fine 15 Details. The surfaces are overbright from a past cleaning, but even at the Fine details level the authenticating marks in the recessed LIBERTY are clear. A few abrasions dot the surfaces, but the only singular mark is a scrape in Liberty's hair.(Registry values: P10, N1)
1893-S $1 VF20 PCGS. Olive-gray borders surround the cream-white fields and devices. Liberty's hair and the eagle's wings display ample remaining detail. Despite its duty in circulation, the present VF key date silver dollar lacks any consequential marks, although tiny rim nicks are noted at 5:30 on the obverse and 3 o'clock on the reverse.(Registry values: P10, N1793)
1893-S $1 VF25 PCGS. Dove-gray and caramel-gold toning blankets this nicely detailed silver dollar. Both sides appear smooth to the unaided eye, aside from a solitary tick on Liberty's forehead. A loupe reveals faint hairlines near the date and above the cap. The '93-S is the key to the widely collected Morgan series, and examples are coveted in all grades.(Registry values: P10, N1793)
1893-S $1 VF25 NGC. This key-issue coin is in a typical grade for an 1893-S, but the original surfaces boast good, attractive grayish-gold color and higher appeal than many seen in this grade. Traces of luster still appear under light field chatter, and original violet and blue patina gleams on portions of the obverse rim. This piece would fit well into an otherwise XF set.(Registry values: P10, N1793)
1893-S $1 VF35 PCGS. This Choice Very Fine key-date Morgan dollar shows lots of splendid details remaining over charcoal-gray obverse surfaces that are lightly abraded, as often seen on the issue. Although the abrasions are centered on Liberty's cheek, none are severe, and elsewhere the surfaces are pleasing and well-struck. The reverse is a lighter shade of gray, and choice overall.(Registry values: P10, N1793)
1893-S $1 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. The disturbed luster and somewhat glossy silver-white surfaces indicate a past cleaning. A loupe reveals the authenticating marks in LIBERTY on the obverse, along with a modicum of ticks and scrapes on Liberty's cheek, none overly severe. A somewhat more affordable example of this popular key issue, for a midgrade circulated Morgan dollar set.(Registry values: P10, N2998)
1894 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. A lightly circulated example of this lower-mintage Philadelphia issue, albeit one with toning and luster affected by a past cleaning. Well struck with minor abrasions noted across the reverse.(Registry values: P8, N1)
1894 $1 XF45 PCGS. Faint gold-gray undertones flicker to life in the lustrous parts of the fields. This lightly worn coin also shows a few streaks and spots of deeper color. Solid eye appeal for the grade.(Registry values: P8, N1)
1894 $1 AU50 ANACS. A dove-gray problem-free key date Philadelphia Mint silver dollar that possesses ample golden-brown luster within design recesses. There are no consequential abrasions. Missing from most Morgan dollar collections.(Registry values: P8, N991)
1894 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Light to medium golden brown toning graces design recesses of this briefly circulated key date dollar. Thorough evaluation reveals vertical hairlines on both sides, and two brief scratches separate the UN in UNITED.(Registry values: P8, N991)
1894 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. A lightly worn example of this important low-mintage issue. The fields, toned-over in antique-gold, show disturbed luster and hairlines from a past cleaning.(Registry values: P8, N991)
1894 $1 AU55 NGC. Light golden-tan toning in the fields coincides with this coin's areas of greatest luster. Lightly worn across the high points but strongly detailed nonetheless. A small tick is noted on Liberty's cheek, and a dot of brown toning is present at the hair over her ear.(Registry values: P8, N991)
1894 $1 AU58 PCGS. The lustrous obverse is only minimally toned in peripheral gold tints, but the satiny reverse displays unusual powder-blue and peach patina. The 1894 has the second lowest business strike mintage of the entire series. Boldly struck, minimally abraded, and very close to Mint State.(Registry values: P8, N991)
1894 $1 AU58 NGC. Only a wisp of golden toning is present on this generally lustrous key date silver dollar. There are no noticeable marks, and the hair above the ear has just a trace of wear.(Registry values: P8, N991)
1894-S $1 MS64 PCGS. Essentially brilliant silver surfaces with a hint of transparent beige color across both sides. For the date collector who seeks only one example from each year, this is a strong candidate, sharply struck and more accessible than its peers.(Registry values: P6, N1793)
1895-O $1 AU50 PCGS. Distinctly rubbed across the central high points but with considerable luster remaining in the fields. Gold-orange toning accents silver-blue surfaces. Scattered abrasions affect the grade more than the eye appeal.(Registry values: P9, N991)
1895-O $1 AU53 ANACS. Light silver-gray color persists on this O-mint dollar, and strong luster remains in the fields. Light, wispy abrasions and a few sharper marks are as usually seen for the grade.(Registry values: P9, N991)
1895-S $1 --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. This low mintage Morgan dollar is lustrous and minimally abraded despite a minor reed mark on the cheek. Liberty's jaw and ear display parallel roller marks, as made, and light chestnut toning is evident. The surfaces are slightly subdued, but hairlines are difficult to locate.(Registry values: P8, N1793)
1895-S $1 MS62 PCGS. From a mintage of 400,000 pieces, small in the context of the series, the 1895-S Morgan dollar is a much better issue. Most examples seen are in lower Mint State grades, with the present coin typical in many aspects. The surfaces show good luster for an MS62 coin with slight semireflectivity in the fields, and eye appeal is above average for the issue. The strike shows slight softness on Liberty's hair, and an abrasion on Liberty's jawline explains the grade.(Registry values: P8, N1793)
1895-S $1 MS63 NGC. This flashy S-mint Morgan has a light blush of honey toning along the upper obverse margin. The strike shows only minor inexactness at the centers, and the fields are well preserved. Faint facial abrasions are all that define the grade. A lower mintage issue that is scarce in Mint State and desirable at the Select level.(Registry values: P8, N2998)
1895-S $1 MS64 NGC. This better date near-Gem has honey-gold margins and brilliant centers. The central reverse displays faint mint-made roller marks, but the overall strike is good. Well preserved aside from a few delicate facial grazes. Encapsulated in a prior generation holder.(Registry values: P8, N2998)
1896-S $1 MS63 PCGS. The 1896-S, a Morgan dollar issue of 5 million pieces, is accessible for a price through the lower Mint State grades but becomes increasingly elusive starting with the Select level. This MS63 piece has splashes of gray and gold toning, mostly at the margins but also in a streak across the upper eagle. Well struck and lightly abraded throughout but delightfully lustrous.(Registry values: P7, N1793)
1897-O $1 MS62 PCGS. Well struck with bright and shining luster. A handful of significant abrasions, most notably at the central portrait and the upper reverse, combine to preclude Select status.(Registry values: P7, N1793)
1897-S $1 MS66 NGC. Bright, swirling luster with rich frost across the central devices. Gleaming silver-white fields are mildly reflective and entirely appealing with just a faint skiff of patina. NGC has graded 11 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1898 $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. CAC. A nearly brilliant and boldly struck Premium Gem that has good reflectivity and clean surfaces. The 1898 is common in Mint State, but high grade Prooflikes are nonetheless elusive. Population: 10 in 66 Prooflike, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2, N1793)
1899-S $1 MS66 PCGS. Intensely lustrous with a strong strike overall and just a hint of softness at the hair over Liberty's ear. Dots of crimson and reddish-amber peripheral color give way to lightly toned silver at the centers. This S-mint date is a rarity any finer, with just eight such pieces known to PCGS (3/10).(Registry values: P5, N2998)
1900-O/CC $1 MS65 PCGS. VAM-12. A Top 100 Variety. The most prominent of the various O/CC overmintmark varieties. Both C's are nearly fully outlined where permitted by the New Orleans mintmark. Lustrous, well struck, and impressively unabraded with attractive obverse peripheral autumn-gold, fire-red, and blue-green toning.(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1900-O/CC $1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. VAM-11. A Top 100 Variety. This virtually brilliant Gem has splendidly smooth fields and a clean cheek. Sharply struck and highly lustrous. Light grazes on Liberty's neck are all that determine the grade.(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1901-S $1 MS65 PCGS. All San Francisco Mint silver dollars from the first decade of the 20th century are scarce in Uncirculated grades, and the 1901-S is no exception. The typical unworn '01-S grades MS63, but the present piece is much nicer, as the fields and devices are remarkably devoid of contact. The lustrous surfaces display light chestnut and ice-blue toning. Held back in grade only by the central strike, which lacks absolute detail.(Registry values: P6, N2998)
1903 $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. A stone-white Choice silver dollar with an exemplary strike and mildly frosty motifs. The dazzling fields are uncommonly unabraded for the MS64 level, as are Liberty's cheek and neck.(Registry values: P2, N1793)
1903-O $1 MS65 Prooflike ANACS. Both sides show considerable reflectivity in the fields, an unusual state for this later O-mint Morgan. Faint gold and violet echoes appear at the margins and as isolated dots elsewhere on the carefully preserved surfaces. A well struck Gem.(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1903-S $1 AU50 PCGS. Amply lustrous despite light wear on the highest design elements. This example is well struck for the issue with soft gray toning in the centers and green-gold peripheral elements.(Registry values: P7, N1793)
1903-S $1 Small S XF40 PCGS. VAM-2. A Top 100 Variety. The Small S or "Micro S" as it is sometimes called. Gold, rose, and violet accents settle on medium-gray surfaces that remain subtly lustrous. The distinctive, diminutive mintmark makes this coin a prize for the Morgan dollar variety collector. Population: 21 in 40, 38 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
1904-S $1 MS62 PCGS. Occasional small splashes of light gold visit both sides of this S-mint representative, each of which exhibits well struck devices. Small obverse marks on softly lustrous surfaces help limit the grade. Still, a rather nice piece for MS62.(Registry values: P7, N1793)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1878 8TF $1 PR66 PCGS. VAM-14.3. Patinated across both sides in lavish shades of autumn-gold, ice-blue, and gunmetal-gray. This Premium Gem proof, from the initial Morgan dollar subtype, is crisply 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 proof type collectors. Population: 9 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1880 $1 PR64 Cameo PCGS. This elegant near-Gem specimen has high contrast and amazing eye appeal. The gold-toned mirrors fuel contrast with the frosted devices, which remain steadfastly silver-white. A few modest disturbances in the fields contribute to the grade. Population: 29 in 64 Cameo, 35 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1881 $1 PR66 NGC. This Premium Gem has gleaming mirrors beneath rich crazy-quilt patina. The obverse has subtle shifts between gold, green, and blue shadings, while the reverse has more overt turquoise, cobalt, magenta, and gold-orange elements. Sharply struck and gorgeous. Census: 23 in 66, 18 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1882 $1 PR61 Cameo PCGS. Plum-mauve toning drapes this fully struck specimen. The margins display glimpses of navy-blue. Frosty devices affirm the Cameo designation. Thorough rotation beneath a light and loupe reveals delicate field hairlines that define the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1900 $1 PR63 PCGS. CAC. The golden peripheral overtones on this Select specimen show a patch of claret at the left obverse, almost level with Liberty's eye. Faintly contrasted with modest frost on well struck devices. The mirrors show a number of horizontal hairlines which contribute to the grade. PCGS has certified 87 numerically finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1904 $1 PR65 NGC. Important as the final year of the regular-design Morgan dollar, only 650 proofs were minted for collectors. The brightly reflective fields flash strongly through the multiple layers of deep, iridescent toning that covers each side. Magnification shows no mentionable contact marks. Census: 40 in 65, 62 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
Peace Dollars
1921 $1 MS65 PCGS. Sharply struck for this first year, high relief issue. Honey-gold toning invigorates lustrous and lightly marked surfaces.
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2004), lot 8863, which realized $1,667.50.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 5/2004), lot 8863, which realized $1,667.50.(Registry values: N1793)
1921 $1 MS65 PCGS. Moderately toned in pearl-gray and olive-gold with strong underlying mint frost. A clean, problem-free Gem of this one-year type coin. Slightly soft in the centers, as almost always seen.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2006), lot 1533, which realized $1,725.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2006), lot 1533, which realized $1,725.(Registry values: N1793)
1921 $1 MS65 NGC. Aside from a typically soft strike on the hair over the ear, this shining Gem has great visual appeal. The minimally marked surfaces are frosty silver-white with a touch of antique-gold color at the rims.(Registry values: N1793)
1921 $1 MS66 NGC. Deep orange-gold, reddish-gold, and ocean-green cover the reverse of this Premium Gem and concentrate at the obverse margin. Lustrous surfaces exhibit well struck design features and reveal just a few minor grade-consistent marks. NGC has seen only six coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1922-D $1 MS66 ★ NGC. This virtually brilliant high grade Peace dollar has booming luster and an outstanding strike. Small marks are present that do not deny the blatant eye appeal. Census: 3 in 66 ★ , 1 finer with a Star designation (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1922-S $1 MS65 PCGS. Richly toned gold-gray to claret through the outer zones with a return to silver-gray at the central cores. Well struck with more wispy marks than significant abrasions. PCGS has graded six finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1923 $1 Tail On "O" MS64 NGC. CAC. VAM-1C. A Top 50 Variety. The early die state with a less prominent "tail" on the O in DOLLAR. Eccentric die breaks and doubled dies comprise a majority of the Peace dollar Top 50 entries. This is a lustrous near-Gem with medium tan toning and pleasing preservation.
1923-S $1 MS65 NGC. Attractively toned in peach-gold and sky-blue. Lustrous and well struck for the issue with no conspicuous marks. The 1923-S was struck in prodigious quantity but few were set aside, unlike the much lower mintage 1921 Peace dollar. Encapsulated in a prior generation holder, and essentially unobtainable any finer. Census: 76 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1924-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Dappled orange-tan and sage-crimson shadings are noted at the margins, and the obverse has a broad, ethereal stripe of mustard-yellow from the upper right to the lower left. Well-defined with great luster and eye appeal for a near-Gem.(Registry values: N991)
1925 $1 MS67 NGC. A frosty and beautiful P-mint Peace dollar with light green-gold toning gracing much of the fields and fresh silver color prevailing on the well-defined central devices. Virtually unavailable any better; NGC and PCGS have graded just two numerically finer examples between them (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1925-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Glimpses of golden-tan appear along with the pale silver-gray on this textured near-Gem. The obverse displays well, though several abrasions are noted through the lower reverse.(Registry values: N991)
1926 $1 MS66 NGC. A boldly impressed Premium Gem with bright luster, mainly silver-white with a few hints of pearl-gray. A carefully preserved coin that is ideal for the type or date enthusiast. NGC has graded only one numerically finer example (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1926-S $1 MS66 NGC. Dramatic dappled golden-brown, cream-gray, and fire-red, and olive-green toning envelops this boldly struck and satiny Premium Gem. Inspection beneath a loupe fails to locate any marks, although a subtle fingerprint fragment is noted near the profile. Census: 37 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1928 $1 MS64 PCGS. This bright near-Gem has golden peripheral accents around shining silver centers. An abrasion at the right side of Liberty's neck and apparent scrapes at the ES in STATES and the center of the eagle's wing account for the grade. Housed in a first-generation holder.(Registry values: N991)
1928-S $1 MS64+ PCGS Secure. Rated by PCGS as high-end for the grade, and indeed this is an attractive piece, frosty with touches of peripheral caramel and rose toning against otherwise silver-white surfaces. A few small abrasions on and near the portrait leave this example just short of the next grade level.(Registry values: N991)
1934 $1 MS66 PCGS. The satiny surfaces on this stunning Premium Gem boasts glints of olive, cinnamon, and flint on the obverse, with richer reverse coloration in shades of lilac and rose. The strike is close to full, and only a few wispy abrasions preclude an even finer grade. The eye appeal is over the top, and PCGS has certified only three coins finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1934-D $1 MS65 PCGS. Micro D. This sharply struck Gem has exemplary luster and scattered wisps of golden-brown toning. Well preserved despite one thin mark that reaches the eagle's front leg.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2006), lot 1570, which realized $1,380.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2006), lot 1570, which realized $1,380.(Registry values: N1793)
1934-D $1 MS65 PCGS. Micro D. The borders display a hint of tan toning, but most collectors would regard the present Gem as brilliant. Dynamic luster sweeps precisely struck surfaces. The reverse is well preserved, while the obverse exhibits light grazes.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 9953, which realized $1,437.50.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 9953, which realized $1,437.50.(Registry values: N1793)
1934-S $1 MS62 PCGS. Frosty silver-white surfaces show light, dappled toning at the reverse margins, generally pale cloud-gray with just a touch of color. Scattered light abrasions in the fields with a single significant mark noted on the bridge of Liberty's nose. Still, an important Mint State example of this challenging later Peace dollar issue.(Registry values: N1793)
1934-S $1 MS63 PCGS. The coveted key issue in the Peace dollar series, the 1934-S is here represented by a lovely, lightly toned example with rose and gold accents. A few stray abrasions appear under a loupe, and the strike is a bit soft in the centers, accounting for the grade, but tremendous eye appeal is present nonetheless.(Registry values: N1793)
1934-S $1 MS63 PCGS. Sun-gold shadings grace this lustrous key date silver dollar. The strike is sharp both at the centers and the borders, and although small marks are scattered, they are not of individual notice. Several other Peace dollar issues have a lower mintage than the 1934-S, but none are as scarce in Mint State.(Registry values: N1793)
1934-S $1 MS64 NGC. From a small mintage of just over 1 million pieces, the 1934-S Peace dollar is the key issue of the series. Many examples were placed into circulation and the 1934-S is the scarcest Peace dollar in Mint State grades today, although a few dates are rarer at the Gem level. The present near-Gem specimen is well struck, with the typical softness in Liberty's hair above the ear. The surfaces are lustrous, with spots of gold and russet toning evident on both sides.(Registry values: N2998)
1934-S $1 MS64 PCGS. A freckle or two of tan toning denies complete brilliance, but this exquisite near-Gem has booming luster and an impressively unabraded obverse. The strike is full except for incompleteness on the stand of the Y in LIBERTY. The 1934-S is the scarcest Peace dollar in Mint State, despite a mintage more than double that of the 1928.(Registry values: N2998)
1934-S $1 MS64 PCGS. VAM-3. A Top 50 Variety. Pastel sun-gold and powder-blue patina graces this lustrous key date dollar. Scattered minor grazes limit the grade but not the eye appeal. VAM-3 is known as the "doubled tiara" variety, but the die doubling is strongest on the hair curl beneath the tiara band.(Registry values: N2998)
1934-S $1 MS64 PCGS. VAM-3. A Top 50 Variety. Light to medium almond-gold toning visits this shimmering and attentively struck near-Gem. Delicate luster grazes decide the grade, as there are no distracting bagmarks. A faint fingerprint fragment reaches the nose, and the obverse has a few pinpoint aqua specks.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Susan B. Anthony Dollars
1981-S SBA$ Type Two PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. The most prized of the Susan B. Anthony dollar proof variations, the Type Two 1981-S has a distinctive mintmark used only in that year. This is a technically flawless representative with absolute black-and-white contrast. One of just 56 examples of the variety to receive the ultimate grade from PCGS (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
Commemorative Silver
1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS65 NGC. The otherwise silver-gray surfaces reveal delicate golden accents around the peripheries. The strike is razor-sharp throughout, and there are few distractions of any significance.(Registry values: N2998)
1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS66 PCGS. CAC. The first commemorative quarter, here represented by a lovely olive-gray Premium Gem tinged with ice-blue and gold accents. Radiant cartwheel luster and the full strike put this piece in a distinct minority among the survivors. PCGS has certified only 36 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS66 NGC. Fantastically lustrous beneath beautiful patina. Blue, violet, and peach outer toning gives way to lighter gold and silver-gray shadings through the centers. Uncommonly crisp design definition completes the eye appeal of this remarkable Premium Gem. NGC has certified just 55 numerically finer coins (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS67 NGC. This Superb Gem is among the finest survivors of this first commemorative quarter issue, with satiny silver-blue surfaces sporting radiant luster and irregularly tinged with rose near the borders on each side. A fully struck and thoroughly lovely example. Census: 46 in 67, 9 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS63 PCGS. DuVall 1-B. A honey-gold silver dollar that has both booming luster and a full strike. Marks are minimal, limited to infrequent minute ticks on the portraits and on the upper right reverse field.(Registry values: N1793)
1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS64 NGC. DuVall 1-B. The Lafayette silver dollars were all struck from handmade dies on December 14, 1899, the exact centennial of the death of George Washington (despite their 1900 date), and they were the first coins to feature the same person--Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette--on both sides. This is a sparkling silver-white near-Gem with just a touch of golden color on each side. A few ticks on the statue's boot on the reverse and Washington's cheek on the obverse appear to preclude an even finer grade, but the eye appeal is considerable.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS64 NGC. DuVall 2-C. Like so many of the wonderful commemoratives in this collection, the present key issue displays deep original toning. Shades of olive-green predominate in the center, while the peripheries are ringed with mellow amber-gold, sunset-orange, and ice-blue. The surfaces are remarkably clean for a specimen at this grade level, despite the few ticks that appear only under a loupe on Washington's cheek.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS65 PCGS. DuVall 1-B, the most common variety, with the lowest right leaf on the laurel branch over the space between 1 and 9 in the date. The first commemorative silver dollar, the 36,026 piece mintage of Lafayette Dollars was actually pre-struck in 1899. The present coin is an attractive Gem survivor, with lovely shades of green, gray, blue, and lavender toning on both sides.(Registry values: N4719)
1921 50C Alabama MS65 PCGS. Delicate golden-brown toning enriches this lustrous Gem. A good strike despite hints of the planchet surface on the highpoints of Alabama Governor Kilby.(Registry values: N2998)
1921 50C Alabama MS66 NGC. The surfaces on this Premium Gem are brilliant throughout and show the normal bright mint luster. Notably lacking are the abrasions that usually accompany this challenging issue. Top-shelf eye appeal. Census: 78 in 66, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1936 50C Albany MS67 NGC. CAC. Lemon, lime, and peach shades encompass the margins of this lustrous and powerfully struck Superb Gem. An exceptionally preserved example of this lower mintage type. Housed in a prior generation holder. As of (3/10), NGC has certified just seven pieces finer.(Registry values: N1793)
1937 50C Antietam MS66 PCGS. Gold-gray and orange peripheral shadings give way to lighter silver-pearl hues through the centers. A well struck and carefully preserved example of this Civil War commemorative.(Registry values: N991)
1937 50C Antietam MS68 NGC. CAC. The Battle of Antietam (or Sharpsburg, as it was commonly called in the South), fought on Sept. 17, 1862, was the "bloodiest day of the Civil War," with almost 23,000 dead and wounded. The 1937 Antietam half dollar commemorates the 75th anniversary of that battle. This essentially defect-free and beautifully toned example offers deep cherry-red, amber-gold, mint-green, and maroon patina dispersed on both sides. Census: 17 in 68, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1936 50C Boone MS67 PCGS. Satiny surfaces yield shades of green-gold on the obverse, with cinnamon accents, and lilac and mint on the reverse. A marvelous Superb Gem, with an excellent strike and wonderful eye appeal. Population: 58 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1938-S 50C Boone MS67 NGC. CAC. Boldly toned with impressive luster. This well-defined Superb Gem has subtle patterns in the lilac-blue central toning with more overt shifts within the orange and ruddy patina near the rims. Census: 30 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1936 50C Bridgeport MS67 PCGS. Phineas T. Barnum was born in 1810 in Bethel, Connecticut, and died in 1891, 45 years before this Bridgeport commemorative was coined, but as a showman and master of hoaxes he would probably approve anyway. This example boasts silver-blue predominating on both sides with glints of amber at the rims, and no visible distractions appear on the satiny surfaces, even under a loupe. Population: 55 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1892 50C Columbian MS67 ★ NGC. The first classic silver commemorative issue meets first-rate eye appeal on this Superb Gem. The devices offer above-average design definition with only minor softness on the ship's sails, and both sides offer great luster beneath concentric bands of aqua, blue, magenta, orange, and gold patina. Census: 13 in 67 ★ , 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1936 50C Gettysburg MS67 PCGS. This piece has a bimetallic appearance imparted by the ring of jade and amber against the inner circle of brilliant silver-gray. The reverse shows a similar but less obvious effect. A remarkable and distraction-free Superb Gem. Population: 81 in 67, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1922 50C Grant With Star MS64 NGC. A couple of tiny planchet flaws are hidden in General Grant's hair, but there are few signs of contact otherwise. The centers are silver-gold, with daubs of rose and jade near the rims on the obverse. The reverse is a bit more subdued silver-gold.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1922 50C Grant With Star MS64 PCGS. Hints of chestnut-tan toning grace this minimally abraded and sharply struck Choice Grant With Star half. As usual for the issue, the obverse is semi-prooflike and displays raised die lines throughout the field. Much scarcer than its No Star counterpart.(Registry values: N1793)
1922 50C Grant With Star MS65 PCGS. The caramel-gold toning is light but consistent throughout this satiny and magnificently preserved Gem. The strike is sharp save for the customary incompleteness on the tree trunk near the frame house window. A scarce and popular classic silver commemorative variety, and an excellent acquisition for the astute collector.(Registry values: N2998)
1922 50C Grant With Star MS65 PCGS. The low mintage Grant, Star half dollar has been a collector favorite since its issue in 1922, the centennial of Grant's birth. Apparently, the dies clashed early, and a mint worker lapped the obverse die to remove the clashmarks. As a result, the obverse is semi-prooflike and exhibits die polish lines on the right obverse field. Clashmark traces remain near the chin. A well struck high grade Gem with light chestnut toning and a pristine reverse.(Registry values: N2998)
1928 50C Hawaiian--Harshly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. The obverse field is unnaturally prooflike due to a cleaning, which has left wispy hairlines throughout both sides. Cook's cheekbone displays light wear, but satin luster is prevalent throughout the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1928 50C Hawaiian--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Pastel honey-gold and rose-red toning clings to the peripheries of this satiny and mildly glossy key date commemorative. Lightly cleaned, but nonetheless attractive, and an opportunity to acquire this scarce issue at a comparatively low cost.(Registry values: N1793)
1928 50C Hawaiian MS64 PCGS. Although examples of the Hawaiian half dollar can be obtained in Mint State grades as high as MS66 at PCGS (and even MS67 for one phenomenal coin), the price intervals have gotten increasingly steep over the years. The present near-Gem may serve as a wonderful alternative to some higher-graded (and higher-priced) examples. The surfaces are primarily silver-gold, with a dusting of ice-blue on the obverse and amber on the reverse. A couple of abrasions on Captain Cook's cheek and chin may have precluded an even finer grade, but the Hawaiian chieftain's high points and elsewhere are largely abrasion-free.(Registry values: N1793)
1928 50C Hawaiian MS64 NGC. The surfaces are mostly gray-brilliant, and this satiny near-Gem Hawaiian half dollar has exceptional eye appeal for the grade. A faint trace of subtle gold toning resides along the left obverse border. A scarce commemorative issue, despite the release of a large hoard in 1987.(Registry values: N1793)
1928 50C Hawaiian MS65 NGC. This low-mintage commemorative issue saw distribution mostly to non-collectors, which further limits the number of high-end survivors today. This example has partial mustard and green-gold toning, a feature it shares with many others of its kind, and equally strong luster and detail. NGC has graded 76 numerically finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1928 50C Hawaiian MS65 NGC. The Gem category for this key commemorative half dollar is "about as good as it gets" for many collectors, barring those few whose pocketbooks can support a purchase at the Premium Gem level. This radiant MS65 piece displays splendid luster, despite a moderate covering of amber-gold patina a bit more prevalent on the obverse. NGC has certified 76 pieces finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1935 50C Hudson MS64 NGC. Light olive-gold and tan toning endow the shimmering and unmarked surfaces of this pleasing near-Gem. The narrow distribution of the Hudson half made it notorious at the time of issue. It was an instant sell-out and could only be obtained for the then-outrageous price of $5 to $7.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1935 50C Hudson MS64 NGC. Pale golden elements grace the margins, leaving the centers of this near-Gem virtually brilliant. An attractive example, though softly struck as usually seen.(Registry values: N991)
1935 50C Hudson MS64 PCGS. Frosty and minimally toned with pillowy detail through the centers. Wispy abrasions are scattered on each side, and two reed marks above Neptune's head contribute to the grade.(Registry values: N991)
1925 50C Lexington MS66 NGC. Dynamic luster invigorates this intricately struck and pastel toned Premium Gem. Sun-gold and stone-gray shades ensure the originality. Essentially pristine save for a solitary unobtrusive mark on the Old Belfry door.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1925 50C Lexington MS66 NGC. Potent luster invigorates this sharply struck Premium Gem. A hint of soft champagne-gold color resides on both sides, each of which is devoid of visible marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1936 50C Long Island MS67 NGC. The bold gold-orange and ruby shadings that cover much of the margins have echoes of varying prominence through the centers. Bright silver-white luster dominates elsewhere. A gorgeous Superb Gem. Census: 61 in 67, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1920 50C Maine MS67 NGC. This commemorative actually does observe a state centennial, unlike some later dubious issues in the half dollar series. Viewers will "remember the Maine" for a long time after seeing this lovely Superb Gem. The silver-gray surfaces are satiny, with just a touch of golden patina around the peripheries. Census: 23 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1921 50C Missouri 2x4 MS64 NGC. Gold-gray surfaces have prominent orange overtones on this near-Gem. Well struck for the elusive 2x4 variety with only light, scattered marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1921 50C Missouri 2x4 MS64 PCGS. Medium brown toning is prevalent aside from a blush of steel-blue on the portrait of the pioneer. Unabraded and lustrous with a good strike and exceptional eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1921 50C Missouri 2x4 MS65 NGC. Crimson, claret, and gold-orange toning of varying intensity influences the margins, while the centers of this Gem are largely silver-gray. Great eye appeal for this challenging variant, though the strike shows typical softness. NGC has graded 23 numerically finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1921 50C Missouri 2x4 MS65 NGC. Slate-gray and straw-gold intermingle throughout this satiny and unabraded Gem. A good strike, although the shoulder strap is incomplete, as usual for the design. The Missouri is among the scarcest silver commemorative types, and the 2x4 variety is the more elusive of the two issues.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1923-S 50C Monroe MS65 PCGS. Both sides offer powerful luster and just a touch of silver-blue patina in the otherwise untoned fields. Well struck with a few small marks on the portraits that are consistent with the grade assigned. PCGS has graded just 58 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1923-S 50C Monroe MS66 NGC. Frosty silver-white surfaces show a single contiguous patch of color, peach at the upper left reverse. Dappled green-gold and reddish-brown elements grace the margins on each side. A well struck and carefully preserved example of this commemorative issue, a famous condition rarity. NGC has graded just seven numerically finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1923-S 50C Monroe MS66 PCGS. CAC. The shallow relief of Chester Beach's design did not seem to protect the central devices of these coins from abrasions. The Monroe half is one of the most easily marked coins in the entire commemorative series. With that in mind, when one views the conjoined busts on the obverse of this piece the clean surfaces are nothing less than remarkable. Each side is also heavily frosted and covered with speckled golden-rose and blue toning. An important condition rarity among commemorative halves. Population: 54 in 66, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1938 50C New Rochelle MS67 PCGS. CAC. Yellow-orange obverse peripheral toning cedes to reddish-gold at the reverse margin. Highly lustrous surfaces exhibit sharply struck devices and reveal just a few minute marks in the lower left obverse field.(Registry values: N1793)
1938 50C New Rochelle MS67 PCGS. Faint golden toning graces the margins of this thoroughly lustrous Superb Gem. Marks are essentially absent, although the flank of the calf and the center of the rose retain glimpses of the planchet surface, as always seen on this lower mintage type.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS65 NGC. FS-501. The upper serif of the mintmark is recut widely to the east. Golden-brown and apple-green bathes this crisply struck and lustrous Gem. One thin mark between Columbia's arms, but otherwise pristine.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS65 NGC. Autumn-gold toning drapes this undisturbed and beautifully preserved Gem. A lustrous and well struck high grade example of the sole silver issue from the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS65 PCGS. Light splashes of golden patina visit the obverse center, but this lustrous Gem is otherwise untoned. A well struck example of this better silver commemorative type. The mintmark is lightly repunched north, one of two repunched mintmark varieties for the issue.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS66 PCGS. This stone-white silver commemorative has a precise strike and booming mint luster. Only a few faint grazes emerge when the piece is rotated beneath a light. The mintmark is lightly repunched north. The Panama-Pacific half is scarcer than its mintage suggests, probably because examples were sold for one dollar apiece to non-numismatic attendees at the 1915 exposition. As a result, many were carelessly handled and few survive in condition comparable to this one.(Registry values: N2998)
1920 50C Pilgrim MS67 NGC. Golden-brown and cherry-red enrich the peripheries of this highly lustrous and fully struck high grade silver commemorative. Well preserved and attractively toned. The incused D is not a mintmark, but the surname initial of sculptor Cyrus E. Dallin. The dies are moderately rotated. Census: 22 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1920 50C Pilgrim MS67 NGC. Golden-brown and ocean-blue toning adorn the borders of this otherwise brilliant Superb Gem. Boldly struck and essentially pristine. This is the scarce and interesting Pilgrim variety with a prominent die break on the ship's sails and rigging, to the right of the reverse center. Census: 22 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1921 50C Pilgrim MS67 ★ NGC. This satiny Superb Gem is justly recognized with NGC's coveted Star designation for superior eye appeal. Cartwheel luster is generous, with dollops of amber-gold patina at the rims. The strike is full. This piece is one of four NGC pieces at the MS67 ★ level, with none finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1935-S 50C San Diego MS67 PCGS. CAC. Pleasing lime-green and straw-gold toning cede to a blush of peach patina along the lower obverse margin. Decisively struck and lustrous with a virtually mark-free appearance. Encapsulated in a green label holder. PCGS has certified only three examples finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Spanish Trail MS64 NGC. The essentially untoned surfaces of this near-Gem display satiny luster and well struck motifs. Light handling marks in the fields preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Spanish Trail MS64 PCGS. Light olive-gold toning graces thoroughly lustrous fields and devices. The reverse appears pristine, and the obverse field exhibits only a few faint abrasions. Housed in a green label holder.
Ex: Dr. Joseph M. Seventko Collection (Heritage, 10/2001), lot 9205.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Dr. Joseph M. Seventko Collection (Heritage, 10/2001), lot 9205.(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS. Brightly lustrous with only occasional suggestions of toning against surfaces that are essentially silver-white. Well-defined with a trio of small luster grazes in the space to the right of the word LIBERTY.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS. Strongly lustrous beneath patina that ranges from pale silver-gray to gold-gray and orange. Solid design detail with a clean obverse, though the reverse shows a handful of abrasions to the left.(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS. Light to medium walnut-brown and lime-green patina graces this lustrous and intricately struck Gem. The fields are unmarked, and the eye appeal is impeccable. A scarce low mintage type.(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 NGC. Elements of canary-yellow and rose settle over parts of this Premium Gem, lustrous medium-gray otherwise. Well struck with considerable eye appeal. NGC has graded 89 numerically finer examples (3/10).
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 NGC. Future ANA President L.W. Hoffecker designed the Old Spanish Trail half, which ranks among the scarcest silver commemorative types. This is a coruscating and splendidly smooth high grade example that displays light caramel-gold toning.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 NGC. Medium golden-brown toning embraces this lustrous and low mintage Premium Gem. The devices are decisively struck, and the fields lack the wispy marks seen on typical examples.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 NGC. Crisply defined on the reverse with pleasing luster for this often-weak issue. Hints of green-gold and sage toning visit minimally marked surfaces. A great example of this one-off classic commemorative.(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Spanish Trail MS66 PCGS. Dusky violet, blue, and gold overtones settle over luminous medium-gray surfaces. This is a smooth Premium Gem example of a low-mintage one-off classic silver commemorative issue. PCGS has graded 90 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1938-S 50C Texas MS67 NGC. Well-defined with bright luster that forms the design's usual "halo" pattern on the obverse. Peripheral suggestions of gold and crimson toning do not reach into the silver-white centers. Census: 71 in 67, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1925 50C Vancouver MS67 NGC. Many collectors are unaware that the Vancouver halves were actually struck at the San Francisco Mint, with the S mintmark inadvertently omitted. The quicksilver surfaces on this Superb Gem gleam with just a touch of lilac near the rims on each side. This is a fully struck piece, exceeded by a single certified coin each at NGC and PCGS. Census: 50 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1951 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. CAC. Richly toned with captivating luster. The obverse is mostly reddish-orange with outer rings of navy and green-gold, while the reverse shows a similar pattern but with a plum center. Population: 35 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1952 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. CAC. Fantastically lustrous beneath outlandish patina. The iridescent obverse has a rainbow of lime, blue, and plum fading into a broad reddish-violet center, while the reverse has dappled magenta and green-gold with smaller measures of silver and lavender. PCGS has certified six finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
Commemorative Gold
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson MS65 NGC. Bold sun-yellow luster has elements of satin. A sharply impressed Gem representative of this popular issue, which marks the return of the disused gold dollar denomination.(Registry values: N2998)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson MS66 NGC. CAC. This exceptional Premium Gem displays superb luster and lovely pale orange-golden color. The bright, lustrous surfaces are expectantly free of abrasions for the MS66 grade level. A splendid example of this issue, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. Thomas Jefferson was President in 1803, and his portrait appropriately resides on the obverse.(Registry values: N2998)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson MS66 NGC. Bold yellow-gold luster with considerable reflectivity. The margins show traces of orange and alloy. Well-defined and pleasingly preserved.(Registry values: N2998)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS65 NGC. CAC. Booming luster and rich butter-gold toning distinguish this unabraded and exceptional Gem. The lower obverse has a hint or two of copper alloy near the chin and on the vest. Encased in a prior generation holder.(Registry values: N2998)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS65 NGC. Well struck with rich butter-yellow color. Both sides have considerable luster, though the reverse of this Gem is more flashy. Solid all-around eye appeal.(Registry values: N2998)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS66 PCGS. A shining yellow-gold representative with elements of reflectivity in the fields. Well-defined and attractive with few flaws visible even under close scrutiny.(Registry values: N2998)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS66 PCGS. Bold yellow-gold to orange luster with considerable reflectivity. Sharply struck with two alloy spots along the right reverse rim that make the coin readily identifiable. Comes with a certificate of purchase, dated December 24, 1902 and addressed to Mr. J.A. Craig of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, for this and a Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson dollar (not included).
Ex: Part of Kagin's 325th (9/1981), lot 1644.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Part of Kagin's 325th (9/1981), lot 1644.(Registry values: N2998)
1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS62 PCGS. A canary-gold representative that exhibits a sharp strike and smooth surfaces. Luster dominates the legends and portraits.
Ex: Jerry Kochel Collection (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 2612, which realized $1,150.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Jerry Kochel Collection (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 2612, which realized $1,150.(Registry values: N1793)
1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS64 PCGS. The historic Louisiana Purchase of 1803 continued to spark commemorative observances more than 200 years after its completion. Only wispy marks that appear under a loupe seem to separate this piece from an even finer grade. The generous orange-gold coloration and excellent strike are pluses, however, contributing to good eye appeal. A nice example for a commemorative set(Registry values: N2998)
1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS64 PCGS. CAC. This issue commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Voyage of Discovery. Meriwether Lewis is on the obverse (dated side), and William Clark is on the reverse. The fields are lightly striated and slightly reflective, and each side has an accent of reddish patina. Minimally abraded and high-end.(Registry values: N2998)
1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS64 NGC. CAC. The commemorative gold dollar series began with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition issues, and the Lewis and Clark dollars link to another exposition celebrating the exploration of the Purchase. This shining Choice coin offers impeccable detail on the portraits, with uncommonly vibrant yellow-orange fields.(Registry values: N2998)
1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark AU58 NGC. Just a touch of rub affects the portraits of this Lewis and Clark gold dollar. The fields retain potent luster, watery yellow-gold with overtones of rose.(Registry values: N991)
1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS63 PCGS. A flashy sun-gold Select representative that boasts a crisp strike and only a few delicate, hair-thin field marks. For this early commemorative issue, the MS63 grade provides superior value.(Registry values: N1793)
1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS64 PCGS. A strong near-Gem representative of the second Lewis and Clark gold dollar issue, which had a lower survival rate than its 1904 counterpart. Sharply struck and minimally abraded for the grade, though what stands out most is the bold lemon-gold luster. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)
1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Gold Dollar MS64 PCGS. Light golden luster with elements of deeper yellow. Well struck with few significant marks. Comes with an advertising slip about the Panama-Pacific gold dollar, some separation at folds.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle AU58 PCGS. Though light rub affects the high points, this well struck orange-gold slider has largely intact luster and pleasing detail. A highly collectible example.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle--Obverse Scratched--NGC. Unc Details. Yellow-gold surfaces display luster in the recesses and well struck design features. A moderate scratch extends through the lower obverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle MS63 PCGS. The obverse of this fanciful concoction includes the goddess Columbia gripping a caduceus while riding sidesaddle astride a hippocampus. The caduceus, according to Bowers' commemorative reference, represents the medical triumph over yellow fever during the building of the Panama Canal. The gleaming golden-orange surfaces show much eye appeal, despite a few trivial, scattered abrasions that account for the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle MS65 PCGS. This commemorative quarter eagle issue with a low net mintage is available in a wide variety of grades, though coins like this Gem command a substantial price. Bold butter-yellow color defines this coin's rich luster, while the strike is above-average, if a trifle soft on Columbia's head. Top-notch eye appeal.(Registry values: N2998)
1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle MS66 NGC. CAC. In 1915 Farran Zerbe was the driving force behind a set of commemorative coins for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, including a half dollar, gold dollar, quarter eagle, and not one, but two fifty dollar gold coins, one round and the other octagonal. This Premium Gem quarter eagle has frosty lustrous and brilliant yellow-gold surfaces with a single small mark on the obverse rim at 11 o'clock.(Registry values: N4719)
1915-S $2 1/2 Panama-Pacific Quarter Eagle MS66 NGC. A beautiful olive-gold Premium Gem of this conditionally rare Panama-Pacific issue. Sharply struck and shimmering with immaculate fields and exceptional eye appeal. The curious obverse motif consists of Columbia sidesaddle on a hippocampus (half horse, half sea monster) and holding a caduceus.(Registry values: N4719)
1916 G$1 McKinley MS66 NGC. CAC. This precisely struck and coruscating Premium Gem is as made, and perfect aside from a nearly imperceptible lintmark on McKinley's nose. Struck from moderately rotated dies.(Registry values: N2998)
1916 G$1 McKinley MS66 PCGS. An intensely lustrous Premium Gem with both green-gold and apricot elements. Strongly struck and carefully preserved. PCGS has graded just 60 finer examples (2/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1916 G$1 McKinley MS67 NGC. The 1916 McKinley Memorial gold dollar is definitely a scarce issue at the MS67 level, and virtually unobtainable in higher numeric grades. The present coin is a magnificent Superb Gem, with a terrific strike (especially strong on the reverse) and pristine yellow-gold surfaces. Census: 65 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1916 G$1 McKinley MS67 NGC. With its estimated mintage of 15,000 pieces, the 1916 McKinley Memorial gold dollar is easier to locate than the 1917 emission, but the issue is quite scarce at the Superb Gem level. Only one coin has been certified in higher grade at NGC, and PCGS has not seen any example finer (3/10). The present coin is an extraordinary specimen, with sharp striking details, especially on the reverse. The surfaces are a pleasing yellow-gold, with vibrant mint luster and great aesthetic appeal.(Registry values: N4719)
1917 G$1 McKinley MS64 NGC. This decisively struck near-Gem offers uncommonly intense luster for the issue. The fields appear immaculate, and only a solitary vertical hairline on the cheek denies a significantly finer grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1917 G$1 McKinley MS64 NGC. A two-toned prize, with an orange-gold central obverse and green tinges at the rims on the obverse. The reverse is orange-gold, and both sides reveal excellent luster. The scarcer of the two McKinley issues.(Registry values: N1793)
1917 G$1 McKinley MS67 NGC. The second year of this early commemorative design, the 1917 McKinley Memorial gold dollar is less available than its 1916 sister. The present example is a spectacular Superb Gem, with intricate detail evident on all design elements and lustrous, unmarked surfaces. Census: 47 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1917 G$1 McKinley MS67 NGC. The 1917 McKinley Memorial gold dollar boasts a low mintage of approximately 5,000 coins. The issue is much more difficult to locate than its 1916 counterpart. This Superb Gem specimen is sharply struck, with rich satiny luster, and the surfaces are virtually flawless. Census: 47 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1922 G$1 Grant No Star MS63 PCGS. CAC. This lustrous lemon-gold commemorative has outstanding eye appeal for the Select level due to an absence of visible marks. The highpoints display hints of gray toning.(Registry values: N1793)
1922 G$1 Grant No Star MS67 NGC. Pale yellow-gold surfaces are prominently lustrous, and the hair detail on the portrait is uncommonly sharp. A remarkable Superb Gem example of this popular classic gold commemorative issue, carefully preserved with top-notch eye appeal. NGC has graded just two numerically finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1922 G$1 Grant With Star MS64 PCGS. Incorrectly described as a half dollar on the holder. This is a flashy near-Gem With Star gold dollar that sports a blend of butter-yellow and lemon-gold luster. Strongly defined with great eye appeal for the grade.
From The Steven Forcier Collection of U.S. Classic Commemoratives.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Steven Forcier Collection of U.S. Classic Commemoratives.(Registry values: N2998)
1922 G$1 Grant With Star MS64 PCGS. A gorgeous near-Gem example that has claims to a higher grade. The minimally abraded surfaces display rich yellow-orange toning.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2001), lot 8762, which realized $2,415.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2001), lot 8762, which realized $2,415.(Registry values: N2998)
1922 G$1 Grant With Star MS66 PCGS. This gorgeous honey-gold Premium Gem is bathed in coruscating luster, and the strike is full except for the always seen incompleteness on the tree trunk near the frame house window. Immaculate aside from an essentially imperceptible hairline within the beard.(Registry values: N2998)
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS. Deep honey-gold and orange hues dominate the eye appeal of this intensely lustrous near-Gem. Well struck with a single reed mark noted on the lower part of the scroll.(Registry values: N991)
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS65 NGC. CAC. Gem Sesquicentennial quarter eagles are not only extremely popular collectibles in this market--combining gold, historic interest, and design appeal--but they are also among the finest examples usually seen, as the certified populations thin out markedly at the next grade level. This charming MS65 coin offers orange-gold centers tinged with greenish-gold near the rims, and there are no impairments of any kind, as expected. The reverse displays some glints of deeper apricot-gold.(Registry values: N2998)
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS. CAC. Green-gold margins surround the canary-gold centers. This lovely Gem has booming luster and a full strike. Only the infrequent field graze denies a higher grade. The Sesquicentennial quarter eagle was the final gold commemorative for 58 years, until the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.(Registry values: N2998)
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS. CAC. The low-relief Sesquicentennial gold quarter eagles and silver half dollars are telling demonstrations of why coinage design by committee usually turns out badly. After more than three-quarters of the original mintage failed to sell and was relegated to the melting pots, it would be another 58 years before America would issue a commemorative gold piece--the 1984 Olympic Games ten dollar.
This lovely Gem piece, on the other hand, should prove extremely popular with bidders, given its pristine surfaces, a bold strike for the issue, and lack of even the remotest distraction.(Registry values: N2998)
This lovely Gem piece, on the other hand, should prove extremely popular with bidders, given its pristine surfaces, a bold strike for the issue, and lack of even the remotest distraction.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Commemorative Gold
1903 G$1 McKinley PR63 Cameo NGC. Garrett and Guth note for the 1903 McKinley gold dollar commemorative: "As with the Jefferson issue the first 100 coins struck were produced in the brilliant Proof format. Of the 100 coins struck, probably fewer than two dozen pieces survive today." This crisply struck lemon-gold Select specimen shows strong contrast between the prominent reflectivity in the fields and the mild but distinct frost over the devices. Both sides show a number of grade-defining hairlines, though the reverse is comparatively clean. Census: 1 in PR63 Cameo, 5 pieces finer (3/10).
Modern Issues
2000-W $10 Library of Congress Bimetallic Ten Dollars MS70 PCGS. From a tiny Uncirculated mintage of 7,261 pieces, the present coin is a virtually perfect example of the first commemorative issue to feature platinum as part of its composition. The striking details are full and the surfaces are pristine, with no trace of toning, or marks of any kind.(Registry values: P2)
2000-W $10 Library of Congress Bimetallic Ten Dollars PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. An unimpeachable specimen of this popular bimetallic proof. Razor-sharp detail and gleaming mirrors grace both the outer gold and the inner platinum.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: P2)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: P2)
Modern Bullion Coins
1995-W $1 Silver Eagle PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. The iconic key to the proof silver American Eagle series, the 1995-W was produced to the extent of only 30,125 pieces. Only a couple of microscopic shiny dots on each side appear to keep this piece from the PR69 Deep Cameo level, but without a loupe the silver-white surfaces appear flawless.(Registry values: N2998)
1995-W $1 Silver Eagle PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Only 30,125 pieces were struck for this "tenth anniversary" key date issue, which was originally available only as part of a 1995-W gold bullion proof set. This is a gorgeous example that has profound cameo contrast, an exquisite strike, and pristine surfaces. Only two coins have been graded higher by PCGS (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
2006-W $50 Buffalo One-Ounce Gold PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. A technically flawless representative of this popular proof Buffalo one-ounce gold issue. From the textured and reflective fields to the frost blanketing the devices, the appearance of this piece is unimpeachable.
2006-W $50 Buffalo One-Ounce Gold PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Perfection exudes from both sides of this beautiful West Point Mint example. The fields display the distinctive orange-peel texture seen on James Earle Fraser's first 1913 issues.
2006-W $50 Buffalo One-Ounce Gold PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Reflective fields highlight the exquisitely struck devices of this popular bullion representative. Its yellow-gold surfaces are flawless and yield unbelievable eye appeal.
2006 $50 Buffalo One-Ounce Gold MS70 PCGS. PCGS described as a First Strike. The textured butter-yellow surfaces are faultless, from the fields to the exactingly detailed devices.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
2006 $50 Buffalo One-Ounce Gold MS70 NGC. Described by NGC as "First Strikes." Razor-sharp striking definition with perfectly preserved surfaces, a surefire recipe for amazing eye appeal.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
2007-W $50 Buffalo One Ounce Gold PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. Flawless in every respect, from the textured reflectivity of the fields to the intense frost blanketing the exactingly struck devices. Great eye appeal for this modern issue.
Four-Piece 2008 American Buffalo Gold Proof Four-Coin Set. Comes in the government packaging with certificate of authenticity. Includes the tenth-ounce, quarter-ounce, half-ounce, and one-ounce sizes.
United States Mint "Double Prosperity" Gold Set. Contains the half-ounce 2008-W uncirculated American Eagle and half-ounce 2008-W uncirculated American Buffalo pieces in a Chinese-themed government presentation case. The certificate of authenticity continues the theme.
2009-W $50 Buffalo One-Ounce Gold PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS described as a "First Strike." Butter-yellow surfaces are virtually perfect to the unaided eye. Comes with government box and leather-accented case, as well as a certificate of authenticity.
2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle in Government Packaging. An as-issued example of this popular recent issue with delightful concave mirrors. Comes with outer box, official presentation case, and certificate of authenticity.
2009 $20 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle MS70 PCGS. A technically flawless representative of this modern "new classic." Deeply curved mirrors offer astounding reflectivity.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
2009 $20 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle MS70 PCGS. A flawless representative of this popular modern issue, which has the diameter of a classic gold ten but double the thickness. The concave surfaces are immaculate and fully impressed. Designated as a First Strike by PCGS, which defines the term as "delivered within first 30 days of initial release."
Miscellaneous
Private One-Ounce Gold "1849 Pattern Double Eagle" Ultra Cameo Gem Proof NGC. A private issue in the shape of the 1849 double eagle, containing one ounce of pure gold per the holder and struck in 2009. Comes with literature and display box.
Coins of Hawaii
1883 50C Hawaii Half Dollar MS62 NGC. This satiny Hawaiian half dollar is attractively toned in caramel-gold, lilac, and aquamarine. The strike is bold, and marks are surprisingly elusive to locate. A scarce single-year design type. Census: 46 in 62, 68 finer (3/10).
1879 12.5C T. Hobron VF20 NGC. Medcalf 2TE-8. The Kahului and Wailuku Railroad tokens are better known as "Hobron" tokens, after their issuer's surname. This moderately worn example has rich brown surfaces with subtle olive accents.
1882 Haiku Rial VF25 NGC. Medcalf TE-15. A moderately worn example of this popular Hawaiian plantation token with still-glossy teak-brown surfaces. The obverse has soft detail with an indentation at the upper right star point. Listed on page 393 of the 2010 Guide Book.
Confederate States of America
Impressions of Restrike Confederate Cent Dies in Copper Block. Side-by-side impressions of obverse and reverse of the Confederate cent as restruck by Bashlow, embedded in a block of copper or possibly brass or bronze. Similar to lot 29171 in our September 2008 Tokens and Medals Signature Auction #1100, but with the stamped numbers "048" in place of the imprint of August C. Frank.
Errors
Bronze Indian Cent--Struck 25% Off-Center--MS64 Brown NGC. Not specifically described by metal, nor is the date visible due to being struck off-center toward 5 o'clock, but the designation and the overall look suggest bronze. A carefully preserved earlier error with rose, violet, and gold accents against rich brown surfaces.
1877 1C Indian Cent--Obverse Strike-Through--VF35 NGC. The obverse is indistinct relative to the reverse's level of detail, indicative of a strike-through, possibly of grease. That aspect aside, this is a solid Choice VF example of its ever-popular key Indian cent issue.
1916-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Uncentered Broadstrike--MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. The coin was struck out of the collar and off-center toward 2:45, so that the L in LIBERTY is obliterated and the last T in TRUST is up against the extreme rim. On the reverse the tops of E PL are incomplete. This semikey early mintmarked Lincoln has a few brown flecks intermingling with lots of remaining Mint red, or copper-orange, more accurately.
1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Honduras One Centavo Planchet--MS64 Brown NGC. 1.5 gm. The Lincoln cent is struck on the much-smaller (15-mm) one centavo planchet. While 195 is present, the 6 is largely off the flan, as are the L in LIBERTY and all of IN GOD WE TRUST. The reverse has most of the lower wheat ears missing, and the strike is weak near the peripheries due to the thinner planchet. Chocolate-brown with blue and purple highlights.
1982 1C Large Date Cent--Struck on a 1981-P Dime--MS67 NGC. Roosevelt is nearly inverted relative to Lincoln's portrait, and the flame of the torch flickers beneath the Lincoln Memorial. The cent date is bold, and the dime date and mintmark is legible except for the final digit in the date. This planchet combination is much scarcer with an undertype of a different date.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 4/2007), lot 970.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 4/2007), lot 970.
1993 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a 1993-P Dime--MS67 NGC. This lustrous double denomination error exhibits a hint of tan toning. The 19 in the cent date is bold, and much of the 93 is visible. On the reverse, the P mintmark and the 19 are clear, while the 93 is partly visible and located near the cent's CA in AMERICA. The profile of Roosevelt gazes southwest relative to the Lincoln Memorial. An olive sprig from the dime remains on Lincoln's portrait and lends him a Roman appearance.
1998 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a 1997 Dime--MS65 PCGS. This most unusual double denomination error shows the reverse of the dime under the obverse of the cent. The date of the dime is on the lower reverse. The surfaces are bright and essentially untoned with no mentionable or noticeable abrasions. Actually it is somewhat difficult to tell the difference between marks and traces of the undertype.
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 perfect, and the cent's details are boldly struck. The bust of Roosevelt is upside-down relative to Lincoln. A highly lustrous and appealing specimen.
1864 2C Large Motto Two Cent Piece--Struck on a Bronze Cent Planchet, Medallic Alignment--AU58 NGC. 3.0 grams. A nicely centered wrong planchet error that has both major devices intact. The date is about 55% off the flan, but enough remains to confirm the date. A smooth golden-brown example that has close to medal turn.
1865 3CN Three Cent Nickel--Struck 25% Off Center--AU58 NGC. Widely off center toward 3 o'clock, with portions of UNITED STATES and the left side of the wreath partly off the flan. Light gold toning visits lustrous and minimally abraded surfaces. Struck from clashed dies, and the reverse die shows evidence of failure between 12 o'clock and 1:30.
1866 Rays Shield Nickel--Struck on a Cent Planchet--XF45 PCGS. This first-year Shield nickel was struck inadvertently on a bronze cent planchet. Deep chocolate-brown surfaces host devices that are weakly detailed, hardly a surprise considering the smaller amount of metal in a cent planchet compared to a nickel. Surprisingly, no design elements are missing save surrounding denticles.
(5) NGC-Certified Silver Blank and Planchets. This interesting mini-collection includes a War nickel blank and four 90% silver planchets, one each for the dime, quarter, half dollar, and silver dollar denominations. The quarter and half dollar planchets are brilliant, while the other three pieces have toned slate-gray. The blank and four planchets are all housed within a single large-size NGC holder.
2000-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Denomination on a 2000 Cent--MS66 Red NGC. The cent date is fully legible when viewed beneath a loupe, located near the ELL in MONTICELLO. The nickel date is plain, although the tops of the digits are truncated by the undersized host coin. The columns of the Lincoln Memorial cross Jefferson's jaw. A lustrous rose-red double denomination error with central dashes of ruby and jade-green.
1892-O Barber Dime--Deep Die Cap--AU55 PCGS. An unusual 19th century die cap from the first year of the Barber design at New Orleans. Tall "walls" curve around the well-centered obverse, hyper-defined and yet distorted. The reverse is characteristically all but obliterated. Scattered green-gold toning visits otherwise silver-gray surfaces.
1905 10C Barber Dime--Struck on a Costa Rica 5 Centavo Planchet--XF40 NGC. 1 gram. Portions of the peripheral legends are off the flan, although more than 80% of the date is intact. The strike is expectedly soft, particularly on the right borders and the E in ONE, since the 1 gram planchet is much thinner than a typical 2.5 gram silver dime. The profile shows slight wear, but the XF40 grade appears conservative. The NGC host designation may be incorrect, since the U.S. Mint struck five centavo pieces for the Philippines in 1905, but would not strike Costa Rica five centavo pieces until 1910.
1912-S 10C Barber Dime--Struck 20% Off Center--VF25 PCGS. Struck nicely off center toward 9:30. The date and mintmark are fully present. Bold for the grade with a sharp LIBERTY and good grain definition on the wreath. The surfaces are mildly granular.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 7614.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 7614.
1964-D Roosevelt Dime--Struck on a Cent Alloy Planchet--MS64 PCGS. An important error struck during the final year that the silver dime planchets were used for circulation. Demand for coinage was tremendous in 1964, and the mints struggled to keep up with the endless stream of orders as the roll boom was in full swing. This coin was probably created when a strip of copper (for cent planchets) was mistakenly run through the planchet cutting machine when it was set for dime planchets. Thus copper dime sized planchets were made and this particular one made it through the coining process and escaped into numismatic hands. It would seem logical that this type of error would be far scarcer than a dime struck on a cent planchet. A thin die crack extends from the rim through IN toward Roosevelt's chin.
1961 25C Washington Quarter--Struck on Cent Planchet--MS64 PCGS. 3.07 gm. The date, Washington's bust, and IN GOD WE TRUST are all complete or nearly so, but LIBERTY is entirely off the flan. On the reverse most of UNITED and the left-side design details are missing. The surfaces have toned into a deep purple shade. The weight is consistent with a copper-alloy cent planchet of the era.
1975 Philadelphia Mint Set With Die Adjustment Strike Bicentennial Quarter. This sealed 1975 Philadelphia Mint Set is sealed along with its envelope (and judging by touch, the Denver Mint Set) in a currency-style NGC pouch. The Bicentennial quarter is a die adjustment strike, weakly defined on the drummer and outer legends but with the star-encircled torch clearly defined.
1970-S Washington Quarter--Struck on a Struck Philippine 25 Centavos--PR64 NGC. The legend CENTRAL BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES overlaps the peripheral lettering and numbers on this brassy Washington quarter. This outlandish proof piece has the date on the host coin unidentifiable, but this minor mystery only adds to the intrigue. A captivating and dramatic error.
1972-S Washington Quarter--Struck on a 1953 Italian 10 Lire--PR63 PCGS. While the busy reverse design seems to show only clash marks or similar effects, on the obverse, the strange nature of this error becomes plain. The angled words REPUBLICA ITALIA cross the top of Washington's hair, while the date 1953 is visible between the quarter's 1972 date and IN GOD WE TRUST.
1969-D 50C Kennedy Half--Struck on an Underweight Planchet--MS62 NGC. 9.3 gm. A normal 1969-D half has a 40% silver alloy and weighs 11.5 gm. The NGC holder shows the edge, which lacks a copper core. Thus, the half dollar is not struck on a planchet made from quarter dollar stock. Presumably, the roller dies that formed the half dollar stock were set to an incorrect thickness, and the stock was rolled too thin. Lightly toned and lustrous with incompleteness of strike (characteristic of an underweight planchet) on the tail feathers and the obverse border between 3 and 6 o'clock.
1976-D 50C Clad Bicentennial Half--Obverse Die Cap--MS66 NGC. The story of this coin began when it was fed between the obverse die and a previously struck coin that covered the reverse die. This two-coin combo was struck, causing the present piece to cling to the obverse die. The brockage reverse then acted as a die to one or more newly fed planchets, which spread the image and lowered the relief of the incused and reversed portrait of Kennedy. Meanwhile, the obverse began to wrap around the lip of the obverse die, which created a broad, tall obverse rim and a dished appearance. Lustrous and smooth with sea-green and almond-gold toning.
1898 $1 Morgan Dollar--Die Adjustment Strike--AU50 PCGS. The die-set spacing was being adjusted when this Morgan dollar was produced, likely before the run of 5.9 million dollar began or between die changes. The date is visible along with the left-side stars, while S UNUM are essentially absent, indicating a slight axial misalignment. As expected, the reverse shows a similar misalignment, so that ONE and UNITED STATES O are readable. Some silver-white glints appear in the interstices of the wreath, but most of the coin has toned in shades of amber, jade, and ice-blue.
1921-D $1 Morgan Dollar--Struck 7% Off Center--PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. The devices are noticeably off center with a wide arc of blank flan on the lower left of the obverse and the upper left part of the reverse. The surfaces are bright from cleaning but the devices are outlined in charcoal on each side.
1976-D $1 Eisenhower Dollar Type Two--Double Struck--Second Strike 85% Off Center--MS64 PCGS. The second strike on this clad Type Two Eisenhower dollar is far off-center toward the date area. The 1976 and Denver mintmark are clear, although that is the part that received the second strike, so the 1776 is a jumble. On the reverse UNITED STATES is visible in its entirety at the top, although ONE DOLLAR intermixes in, producing a crossword effect. A few ticks on Eisenhower's cheek are typical for the type, but this coin was obviously plucked from circulation or a roll immediately upon discovery, and well-preserved thereafter. A prize for the many Ike dollar aficionados.
1978 $1 Eisenhower Dollar--Struck 40% Off Center--MS64 PCGS. Widely off center toward 12 o'clock, with all of LIBERTY and ONE DOLLAR off the flan. Most of the eagle and a majority of the portrait are present. Lustrous, essentially brilliant, and well preserved. The unstruck portion, of course, retains the finely abraded surface of the planchet prior to the strike. Dramatic mint errors are elusive for the short-lived Eisenhower type.
1973-S Eisenhower Dollar--Struck on a Half Dollar Planchet--PR66 NGC. 11.24 gm. Gold-toned overall with razor-sharp detail and gleaming fields. The date and mintmark are intact, but the half dollar planchet cuts off the I of IN on the obverse, and almost the entirety of the word LIBERTY. The reverse is missing part of the moon and all of ONE DOLLAR. A remarkable proof Eisenhower dollar error.
Washingtonia
(1862-64) Washington-Jackson Mint Medal PR63 Cameo NGC. B-223A, Julian PR-29. Silver. Design by Paquet. A right-facing Washington and a left-facing Jackson appear alone on their respective sides. Strongly contrasted with ample blue-green and lavender-gold patina.
U.S. Mint Medals
(1882) Large Lincoln/Garfield Mint Medal PR61 NGC. Julian PR-40. Gold. 25 mm, 12.39 gm. Plain edge. The large-format Lincoln-Garfield medal, struck shortly after the assassination of the latter in memory of the two martyred Presidents. Julian records just 297 of these pieces struck during fiscal year 1882. Dies by William Barber, as seen by the large B on the truncation of Lincoln. The devices are fully impressed on each side. The surfaces are deep orange-gold and show numerous, small contact marks on the deeply mirrored fields.
(1882) Lincoln/Garfield Gold Mint Medal PR58 NGC. Julian PR-41. Gold. 19 mm. 4.7 gm. Obverse: bust of Lincoln facing right, initial B (for William Barber) incused on truncation, plain field. Reverse: bust of Garfield facing left, plain field. Only 425 gold pieces were struck, in fiscal year 1882. The surfaces are bright orange-gold with deeply reflective fields. The fields show just a bit of friction from handling, accounting for the PR58 designation.
So-Called Dollars
1939 World's Fair Lincoln Token Matte PR67 NGC. HK-493. One of just 100 of the Thomas Elder-issued gold tokens bearing this design with matte surfaces, according to Hibler-Kappen. Obverse with left-facing portrait of Abraham Lincoln, his name around, date below; reverse with the simple words A / TOKEN surrounded by stars themselves surrounded by a wreath. Smooth surfaces and great eye appeal.
1897 Alaska One Pinch MS65 NGC. HK-838. From the Hart's Coins of the West Series. Head right, 16 stars, round. A beautiful Gem orange-gold piece.
1898 Alaska One Pinch MS62 NGC. HK-843. From the Hart's Coins of the West Series. Head left, 13 stars, octagonal. A nice antique-gold piece with some clashing and minor planchet roughness.
Expositions and Fairs
Group Lot 1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo Tokens MS63 to MS65 NGC. Includes: 1904 G25C MO H-61-310, 10 Stars MS63 NGC; 1904 G50C MO H-61-330 MS65 NGC; and 1904 G25C MO H-61-310, 10 Stars MS64 NGC.
1905 Oregon Gold Lewis & Clark Expo 50 Cent Token MS63 NGC. Five stars above MT. HOOD, L. & C. EXPO 1905 around. Reverse OREGON GOLD around rim, grapevines and "1/2" denomination in center. Lots of luster over orange-gold surfaces with a few thin marks. The weakly struck reverse is boldly clashed from the Mount Hood triangular design on the obverse.
1905 Oregon Gold Lewis & Clark Expo 50 Cent Token MS63 NGC. Five stars above MT. HOOD, L. & C. EXPO 1905 around. Reverse OREGON GOLD around rim, grapevines and "1/2" denomination in center. A lustrous yellow-gold piece, somewhat weakly struck through the central reverse.
Group Lot 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Gold Tokens MS63 to MS65 NGC. From the Hart's Coins of the West series, sold at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle in 1909. This lot includes: 1909 Washington 1/4 DWT, .37 gm, MS64 NGC; 1909 Washington 1/2 DWT, .77 gm, MS65 NGC; and 1909 Washington 1/2 DWT, .77 gm, MS63 NGC.
Civil War Patriotics
1864 Lincoln - Flag Token MS62 Brown NGC. Fuld-131A, described as R.6, "Scarce." Rich blue and green overtones grace the brown surfaces of this still-lustrous token. Obverse with small portrait of Lincoln; reverse with flags and cannons, die break at upper right.
Alaska Tokens
1899 Alaska 1/2 Pinch MS66 NGC. From the Hart's Coins of the West Series. Head right, round. A beautiful Premium Gem orange-gold piece with bold reverse die crack.
1901 Alaska 1/4 Pinch MS65 NGC. From the Hart's Coins of the West Series. Head right, round. A nice apricot-gold piece with good luster.
Gold Charms
1882 Octagonal "Chinese Head" and Wreath Token MS64 NGC. 0.20 gm. 9.1 mm. Obverse: Caricature Chinese bust right. Reverse: 1882 within wreath. This is the first of the varieties imaged under the octagonal quarter dollar section of the Wreath #9 page of Mike Locke's calgoldcoin.com website. He adds, "Most seen are holed. All are rare. ... Apparently made by California Jewelry Co. in San Francisco on or about the date given."
Additional Certified Coins
Set of Four Redfield Morgan Dollars. Each peripherally toned to varying depth, in Paramount holders stating "Mint State 65." Our estimated grades as follows: the 1878-CC, MS63; the 1886-S, MS63 with PVC; the 1888-S, MS63; and the 1889-O, MS63.
Trio of Redfield Hoard Morgan Dollars. Each in red Paramount "Mint State 65" holders. Our estimated grades: for the 1880-O, MS62; the 1887-S, MS62; and the 1889-S, MS62.
1883-S $1 Morgan Dollar MS65 Paramount (MS61). Ex: Redfield. Intensely lustrous with near-brilliant centers and starkly contrasting navy and green-gold outer toning. Scattered marks and wispy abrasions visit most of each side.
1885-CC $1 Morgan Dollar MS65 Paramount (MS64). Ex: Redfield. The mustard-gold and green colors are dominant at the margins of this Redfield Carson City dollar, with gunmetal-blue elements secondary. Well struck and desirable.
1885-S $1 Morgan Dollar MS65 Paramount (MS64). Ex: Redfield. Shining frosty luster is silver through most of each side, though narrow bands of yellow and blue-violet are present near the rims. Well struck and appealing.
1886-S $1 Morgan Dollar MS65 Paramount (MS64). Ex: Redfield. Light green and gold and deep navy colors grace the margins of this Morgan dollar, while the centers are near-brilliant. Well struck and attractive with greater toning coverage on the upper and right reverse.
1888-S $1 Morgan Dollar MS65 Paramount (MS64). Ex: Redfield. Green-gold and olive peripheral toning with lighter silver centers. Strong luster with few abrasions, though faint roller marks are noted on the cheek.
Four Redfield 1889-S Morgan Dollars. All strongly lustrous with untoned centers and green-gold and violet peripheral patina. Each is in a Paramount holder with grade of "Mint State 65;" our estimated grade for each is MS63.
1892-CC $1 Morgan Dollar MS65 Paramount (MS61). Ex: Redfield. Sharply struck for the issue with frosty luster. Dappled blue-violet and green-bronze peripheral toning forms a fingerprint pattern at the lower left obverse.
1892-CC $1 Morgan Dollar MS65 Paramount (MS63). Ex: Redfield. An attractive example of this later Carson City issue. The familiar pattern of green-gold and blue-violet peripheral toning around near-brilliant centers applies to this piece.
Session 3
Colonials
1662 2PENCE Oak Tree Twopence AU55 PCGS. CAC. Noe-29, W-240, R.6. Weight 12.7 grains, per the listing in Ford XII, where this piece was described as "Extremely Fine." Clearly PCGS rated the coin slightly better, hardly a surprise considering the level of luster and detail remaining on the deep silver-gray surfaces, which also show elements of violet and green-gold. The reverse is well-centered, and while the obverse is off-center as usually seen, even the letters partly off the flan are easily readable. An important and eye-appealing coin. Listed on page 36 of the 2010 Guide Book. For the various Oak Tree twopence varieties, Population: 9 in 55, 10 finer (3/10).
Ex: F.C.C. Boyd; The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection; Ford XII (Stack's, 10/2005), lot 64.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
Ex: F.C.C. Boyd; The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection; Ford XII (Stack's, 10/2005), lot 64.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
1652 3PENCE Pine Tree Threepence AU55 PCGS. CAC. Noe-34, W-630, R.4. The Noe plate coin, per the Ford catalog, where it was conservatively assessed as "Very Fine." Both PCGS and CAC, however, concur on a much higher designation, which is supported by the considerable pewter-gray and rose-gray luster on each side. Characteristically off-center with the first three letters of MASATHVSETS off the flan, but a well struck coin for its time. A small scrape to the left of the denomination on the reverse is the most readily identifiable pedigree marker. Listed on page 37 of the 2010 Guide Book.
Ex: F.C.C. Boyd; The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection; Ford XII (Stack's, 10/2005), lot 140.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
Ex: F.C.C. Boyd; The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection; Ford XII (Stack's, 10/2005), lot 140.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet AU55 NGC. No pellets at trunk. Crosby 1b-C, Noe-9, W-750, R.6. 69.7 gn. The rare Noe-9 is from dies similar to the comparatively available Noe-10, but the tree is engraved differently, especially the roots. The first N in ENGLAND is blundered, as seen on several other Large Planchet Noe varieties.
Golden-brown and apple-green toning graces the mark-free surfaces. Slightly wavy, as made from rocker dies, which causes moderately uneven wear on the sides of the tree. Mint-issued clips affect the tops of peripheral letters on the upper half of the flan. A partly lustrous and better variety example of this desirable early American type. Listed on page 37 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 22 in 55, 47 finer (3/10).
Golden-brown and apple-green toning graces the mark-free surfaces. Slightly wavy, as made from rocker dies, which causes moderately uneven wear on the sides of the tree. Mint-issued clips affect the tops of peripheral letters on the upper half of the flan. A partly lustrous and better variety example of this desirable early American type. Listed on page 37 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 22 in 55, 47 finer (3/10).
1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet AU55 PCGS. CAC. Crosby 5-B2, Noe-5, W-720, R.4. 70.0 grains. An important, high-end example of the famous Pine Tree shilling, among the most revered of the readily collectible colonial issues. This example is particularly lustrous with only light wear on surfaces draped in silver-blue and rose-gold toning. The edges are irregular, most notably at the curve at 1 o'clock on the obverse, but there are no splits in the planchet, and the peripheral lettering is virtually intact. High all-around eye appeal. Listed on page 37 of the 2010 Guide Book.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
From The Cedar Crest Collection.
1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Hercules Head AU50 PCGS. M. 5.3-B.2, High R.7. There are only four examples known of this extremely rare variety, and the present specimen is tied for the second finest of those four coins. While the Ford specimen is technically finer, this piece is easily the more desirable coin for its eye appeal. Auction appearances are infrequent. The present sale represents only the fifth auction appearance of this variety in 35 years.
The obverse is the popular Hercules Head, die 5.3, that is normally encountered with reverse die N, and rarely also with reverse die G. Although the obverse is frequently encountered, the B.2 reverse die is only known on this single die marriage, and the severe buckling of the reverse explains its rarity.
The four known examples are:
1. Mint State, flawed. The Miller plate coin. Henry C. Miller (Thomas Elder, 5/1920), lot 1838; John J. Ford, Jr. (Stack's, 5/2005), lot 256. In the Ford catalog, Michael Hodder called this piece the finest known for technical grade, second finest for eye appeal.
2. AU50 PCGS. The present specimen and unknown until its appearance here.
3. AU50. Col. James W. Ellsworth; John Work Garrett; Johns Hopkins University (Bowers and Ruddy, 10/1980), lot 1345.
4. VF. 1975 EAC Sale (Pine Tree, 2/1975), lot 62; McLaughlin and Robinson (9/1986), lot 30; Perkins Collection (Stack's, 1/2000), lot 228.
This specimen has steel-brown verdigris with traces of corrosion at the lower part of the obverse, with the remaining obverse surfaces and all of the reverse a pleasing golden-brown. The reverse has a small planchet lamination at about 3 o'clock. It also has considerable cartwheel luster on the higher points of the die bulge.
Here is an amazing opportunity for the specialist. The Ford coin realized $80,500 in 2005 and the Perkins coin realized $21,850 in 2000. Older auction prices of the Garrett and 1975 EAC appearances are meaningless in today's numismatic environment.
The obverse is the popular Hercules Head, die 5.3, that is normally encountered with reverse die N, and rarely also with reverse die G. Although the obverse is frequently encountered, the B.2 reverse die is only known on this single die marriage, and the severe buckling of the reverse explains its rarity.
The four known examples are:
1. Mint State, flawed. The Miller plate coin. Henry C. Miller (Thomas Elder, 5/1920), lot 1838; John J. Ford, Jr. (Stack's, 5/2005), lot 256. In the Ford catalog, Michael Hodder called this piece the finest known for technical grade, second finest for eye appeal.
2. AU50 PCGS. The present specimen and unknown until its appearance here.
3. AU50. Col. James W. Ellsworth; John Work Garrett; Johns Hopkins University (Bowers and Ruddy, 10/1980), lot 1345.
4. VF. 1975 EAC Sale (Pine Tree, 2/1975), lot 62; McLaughlin and Robinson (9/1986), lot 30; Perkins Collection (Stack's, 1/2000), lot 228.
This specimen has steel-brown verdigris with traces of corrosion at the lower part of the obverse, with the remaining obverse surfaces and all of the reverse a pleasing golden-brown. The reverse has a small planchet lamination at about 3 o'clock. It also has considerable cartwheel luster on the higher points of the die bulge.
Here is an amazing opportunity for the specialist. The Ford coin realized $80,500 in 2005 and the Perkins coin realized $21,850 in 2000. Older auction prices of the Garrett and 1975 EAC appearances are meaningless in today's numismatic environment.
1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Head Left XF45 PCGS. Ex: Earle. Maris 50-f, W-5475, R.2. The popular and desirable Head Left subtype. These pieces are rarely encountered in grades above VF20; the present piece is finer than any other we have auctioned since at least 1991, which is when our Permanent Auction Archives begin. In fact, this is the single finest PCGS-certified Head Left New Jersey. NGC has certified none in grades above VF30. Heritage has auctioned two XF40 examples, one each in our 2007 and 2009 FUN Signatures, and they sold for a combined $50,600.
This medium brown state copper has minor incompleteness of strike on the reverse center, which shows the texture of the flan prior to coinage. Unimportant mint-made laminations are here and there, but there are no post-strike abrasions, or carbon spots, or verdigris. Struck a couple of degrees off center toward 9 o'clock, which affects only the width of the left-side dentils. An important representative of this famous design subtype. Listed on page 67 of the 2010 Guide Book. Chapman's description in the Earle Sale reads: "1788 50-f. Bust of horse and plow face left, otherwise as others. Fine. Olive color. Slight depression in planchet on edge of reverse. Rare. Plate."
Ex: George H. Earle Collection (Henry Chapman, 6/1912), lot 2095.
This medium brown state copper has minor incompleteness of strike on the reverse center, which shows the texture of the flan prior to coinage. Unimportant mint-made laminations are here and there, but there are no post-strike abrasions, or carbon spots, or verdigris. Struck a couple of degrees off center toward 9 o'clock, which affects only the width of the left-side dentils. An important representative of this famous design subtype. Listed on page 67 of the 2010 Guide Book. Chapman's description in the Earle Sale reads: "1788 50-f. Bust of horse and plow face left, otherwise as others. Fine. Olive color. Slight depression in planchet on edge of reverse. Rare. Plate."
Ex: George H. Earle Collection (Henry Chapman, 6/1912), lot 2095.
Half Cents
1794 1/2 C AU50 PCGS. Large Edge Letters. C-1a, B-1a, R.3. Manley Die State 2.0, clashed above the C in CENT. Golden-brown luster fills protected areas, while the cheek, wreath, and portions of the open fields have toned medium brown. Only one subtle spot is noted between the ES in STATES, and carbon is otherwise absent. The borders display a few minor marks, although only a tick below the O in OF can be seen with the unaided eye. Liberty Cap, Bust Right half cents were only coined for four years, with the 1796 known as a great rarity. Partly lustrous examples of this scarce type are coveted by early copper specialists. MRB XF40.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P7)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P7)
1797 1/2 C 1 Above 1, Plain Edge AU58 NGC. C-1, B-1, R.2. Manley Die State 4.0 with numerous die cracks and subtle obverse die sinking that weakens the ICA in AMERICA opposite on the reverse. Another obverse die bulge weakens the TE in UNITED. No trace of a Talbot, Allum & Lee token undertype is visible. This chocolate-brown near-Mint half cent is remarkably void of carbon or verdigris. The reverse appears completely unabraded, while the obverse has faint marks near the nose and a few nearly imperceptible hairlines on the portrait. Luster shimmers across both sides of this desirable example. MRB AU50.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P6)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P6)
1808/7 1/2 C AU53 PCGS. C-2, B-2, R.3. The surfaces are average for the grade, with some minor scattered nicks and abrasions from circulation, plus a small planchet void at the end of the bust of Liberty. Medium brown and attractive overall. Identifiable by a couple of thin planchet defects, one through the tops of BER of LIBERTY, and a couple more below the right ribbon end on the reverse. This is an elusive coin in high grade, and always in strong collector demand. This piece is from the early state of the dies before the obverse die cracked through ERTY. MRB 35.(Registry values: P5)
Proof Braided Hair Half Cents
1841 1/2 C Original PR66 ★ Brown NGC. Large Berries. B-1, R.5. Breen State III with a slender obverse die crack between 9 and 12 o'clock. As of (3/10), this is the single highest NGC-graded 1841 Large Berries half cent. This fully struck Premium Gem displays dazzling field reflectivity. Inspection beneath a lens fails to locate even the most trivial hairlines or carbon spots. Designated as Brown, but when the piece is rotated beneath a light, brick-red iridescence dominates the reverse and outlines the obverse legends and stars. The open fields and Liberty's face and neck exhibit consistent gunmetal-blue toning. A remarkable specimen of this early date, one that would be the centerpiece of nearly any collection of proof half cents. MRB PR63.(Registry values: P2)
Large Cents
1793 Chain 1C AMERI. Fine 15 NGC. S-1, R.4. This variety is generally considered to be the first Chain cent coined at the Philadelphia Mint early in 1793. Official records suggest that these pieces were minted in early March of that year, although some have speculated that examples may have actually been coined as early as February 22, to celebrate George Washington's birthday. Although this particular example has a generous quota of old pinscratches, they are all blended into the otherwise smooth light to medium brown surfaces. The design on both sides remains sharp, with a full date and complete lettering. Without the imperfections, this example would certainly grade quite a bit higher. MRB Good 6.(Registry values: P5)
1793 Chain 1C AMERICA Fine 12 PCGS. S-3, B-4, Low R.3. Only 36,103 Chain cents were minted in 1793, with five varieties known for the issue. The present coin is an example of the S-3 variety, characterized by the large, high R in LIBERTY and the word AMERICA fully spelled out on the reverse. While S-3 is the most available variety of Chain cent, it is still a scarce issue in all grades. Enormously popular with collectors today, the Chain cent was not well received by the public in 1793. Many people interpreted the chain as an emblem of subjugation, rather than a symbol of union. The design was soon replaced by the wreath motif, creating a one-year type coin for collectors.
The present coin is a pleasing example, with all lettering clearly readable and much detail evident on the devices. The planchet shows slight porosity, but the surfaces are original, with attractive medium brown patina. MRB VG10.(Registry values: N2998)
The present coin is a pleasing example, with all lettering clearly readable and much detail evident on the devices. The planchet shows slight porosity, but the surfaces are original, with attractive medium brown patina. MRB VG10.(Registry values: N2998)
1793 Chain 1C AMERICA--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. S-3, B-4, Low R.3. The R is large and leans right, and AMERICA is fully spelled out. Although this is the most "available" variety of 1793 Chain cent, we use the word advisedly, since there are many, many advanced collectors of U.S. coins who have never--and will never--have the chance to own any variety of this type, in any grade.
This piece is well-defined overall, although it shows localized weakness on the central hair curls. The reverse is marginally finer than the obverse. The surfaces are a tad bright, indicative of a past burnishing, but the patina is otherwise a deep brown. Numerous small planchet voids occur on each side, and of several small marks, the most notable are next to the second T and second S of STATES. A nice type coin despite some minor problems, one with broad appeal remaining. MRB Fine 15.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
This piece is well-defined overall, although it shows localized weakness on the central hair curls. The reverse is marginally finer than the obverse. The surfaces are a tad bright, indicative of a past burnishing, but the patina is otherwise a deep brown. Numerous small planchet voids occur on each side, and of several small marks, the most notable are next to the second T and second S of STATES. A nice type coin despite some minor problems, one with broad appeal remaining. MRB Fine 15.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1793 1C Wreath Cent, Vine and Bars--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. S-10, B-10, R.4. Breen Die State I. A scarcer Wreath cent variety relative to the "common" S-9. This is a splendidly detailed example. A patch of hairlines is noted on the lower right obverse field, and the dusky peach obverse toning suggests the piece was recolored at one time. Otherwise, this is an attractive type coin with noticeable satin luster and no obvious abrasions. The Wreath type was struck only in April and July 1794, sandwiched in between the Chain and Liberty Cap designs. MRB VF20.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1794 1C Head of 1794 AU58 PCGS. S-24, B-8, R.1. Breen Die State V with a mint-made "rust" texture near the date and fraction. A beautiful light golden-brown Borderline Uncirculated example of the well-known "Apple Cheek" variety. Satin luster shimmers across glossy and nearly mark-free surfaces. One small vertical mark above the jaw provides an identifier. The overall eye appeal is formidable. PCGS has certified three 1794 cents as S-24, and the present piece is the single finest among those. The Walter Husak example, which realized $12,650, was graded AU50 by PCGS, and the Dan Holmes representative was net XF40 with a scratch through the cap. MRB XF40.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Large Cents
1837 1C PR63 Brown ANACS. Ex: Pearl. N-6. Plain hair cords, long, rounded bust. In his 1977 proof Encyclopedia, Walter Breen lists two 1837 N-6 proofs, a cleaned example from the Newcomb and Starr collections, and the present piece from the Oscar Pearl collection. Proof 1837 Head of 1836 cents are very rare. NGC and PCGS have each certified two such pieces. We have located only two recent auction appearances of proofs, both N-3, as lot 363 in a February 2009 Ira & Larry Goldberg auction, ex: Naftzger, and a December 2003 ANR auction as lot 475.
The fields of this coin are well mirrored for an early copper proof, much deeper than often seen. The brown surfaces show considerable underlying rose and light blue iridescence, giving the coin even more visual interest. The striking details are fully impressed in all areas. A very presentable example and an undisputed proof. Of the greatest importance and rarity to the large cent collector. MRB PR60.
Ex: Oscar Pearl Collection (Numismatic Gallery, 1/1944), lot 340 (as N-3); ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/1996), lot 6545.(Registry values: P4)
The fields of this coin are well mirrored for an early copper proof, much deeper than often seen. The brown surfaces show considerable underlying rose and light blue iridescence, giving the coin even more visual interest. The striking details are fully impressed in all areas. A very presentable example and an undisputed proof. Of the greatest importance and rarity to the large cent collector. MRB PR60.
Ex: Oscar Pearl Collection (Numismatic Gallery, 1/1944), lot 340 (as N-3); ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/1996), lot 6545.(Registry values: P4)
Proof Flying Eagle Cents
1857 1C Flying Eagle PR65 Cameo NGC. Snow-PR1. As a rule, proof Flying Eagle cents dated 1857 and 1858 are actually rarer than those of 1856, and pieces exhibiting any degree of contrast are almost non-existent. Current population data supports the rarity of such pieces. This Gem example has lovely light tan color with traces of pale gold toning. A few inactive spots are evident on each side, mostly hidden within the devices and not obviously apparent. The fields are deeply mirrored around sharply defined and highly lustrous devices, and these physical characteristics are compiled into an aesthetically pleasing piece that will surely please the collector of 19th century proof type coins.
This issue predates by a year the systematic production of proof coins for sale by the Mint to active collectors of the time. The current edition of the Guide Book inexplicably reports a proof mintage of 485 coins, an extraordinary high figure that is not supported by population information. In A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, Richard Snow estimates an actual mintage of just 50 proofs and Dave Bowers published an estimated mintage of 50 to 100 proofs in his Buyer's Guide to the series. Auction records also support the lower mintage and a similarly low population. In the current market place, with multiple examples of many different rarities offered in single sales, it is instructive to learn that we have only offered proof 1857 Flying Eagle cents on 55 previous occasions (as both Cameo and non-Cameo) over 17 years.
In Volume One of The Flying Eagle and Indian Cent Attribution Guide, Snow has identified three different varieties for the 1857 proof Flying Eagle cents. This example is from the PR1 dies identified by Snow with the comment: "PR1 is typically found with deep mirrors and a unquestionable proof look." This Gem Cameo proof clearly matches his comments. Census: 3 in 65 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
This issue predates by a year the systematic production of proof coins for sale by the Mint to active collectors of the time. The current edition of the Guide Book inexplicably reports a proof mintage of 485 coins, an extraordinary high figure that is not supported by population information. In A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, Richard Snow estimates an actual mintage of just 50 proofs and Dave Bowers published an estimated mintage of 50 to 100 proofs in his Buyer's Guide to the series. Auction records also support the lower mintage and a similarly low population. In the current market place, with multiple examples of many different rarities offered in single sales, it is instructive to learn that we have only offered proof 1857 Flying Eagle cents on 55 previous occasions (as both Cameo and non-Cameo) over 17 years.
In Volume One of The Flying Eagle and Indian Cent Attribution Guide, Snow has identified three different varieties for the 1857 proof Flying Eagle cents. This example is from the PR1 dies identified by Snow with the comment: "PR1 is typically found with deep mirrors and a unquestionable proof look." This Gem Cameo proof clearly matches his comments. Census: 3 in 65 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1858 1C Large Letters PR66 NGC. CAC. Snow PR-1. From a tiny proof mintage of 80-100 pieces, the 1858 Large Letters Flying Eagle cent is easily identified by the joining of the letters AM in AMERICA. The Large Letters proof obverse die was married to a single high relief reverse known as the High Leaves design. Survivability was low for the issue, and this type is the most challenging Flying Eagle cent to find in proof format. The issue is prohibitively rare in PR66, as NGC has graded only two examples in this exalted grade, with none finer; while PCGS has yet to certify any specimen so fine (3/10).
The present coin is a delightful specimen, with deeply reflective mirrors on the obverse. The reverse fields display a little more color, which partially subdues the reflectivity. Much of the original "whiteness" remains, with just a touch of reddish patina around the obverse rim and the interior of the reverse. Examination with a loupe reveals touches of pale speckled toning on the obverse. A shallow planchet flake in the field, just to the right of the N in ONE serves as a pedigree marker.(Registry values: N10218)
The present coin is a delightful specimen, with deeply reflective mirrors on the obverse. The reverse fields display a little more color, which partially subdues the reflectivity. Much of the original "whiteness" remains, with just a touch of reddish patina around the obverse rim and the interior of the reverse. Examination with a loupe reveals touches of pale speckled toning on the obverse. A shallow planchet flake in the field, just to the right of the N in ONE serves as a pedigree marker.(Registry values: N10218)
Indian Cents
1861 1C MS67 PCGS. The surfaces are exceedingly lustrous and spot-free, almost perfect. The strike is just short of complete, being a trifle soft at the tips of the first three feathers in the headdress, and the light tan obverse color takes on a slightly deeper hue on the reverse. The 1861 had the lowest mintage in the brief copper-nickel Indian type, even though 10 million pieces were produced. During the Civil War, coinage was very scarce and coinage substitutes were used, such as tokens and encased postage. Even though the copper-nickel cents had little intrinsic value, they were sometimes bundled in quantities of 10 to substitute for a dime or 100 to substitute for a dollar. As a result, few examples survived in superb condition. Population: 10 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1877 1C MS64 Red PCGS. The small mintage of 852,500 Indian cents in 1877 was recognized early on. In a September 13, 2005 Numismatic News article titled "1877 Indian Cent a Perennial Favorite," Paul Green says:
Green might be correct in his contention that 1877 cents were saved in relatively large numbers (this is at odds with Richard Snow, however, who asserts that very few 1877s were saved; see Snow's A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, 2006, pp 135-136). In any event, perusal of PCGS/NGC population data reveals that these services have certified a few thousand "Brown" examples in grades ranging from Poor to Gem. Close to 500 Red and Brown coins, mostly in Mint State grades, have also been graded, as have about 90 Red pieces, all in Mint State.
Both sides of this near-Gem example display bright copper-gold mint luster. While the design features are generally well defined, certain areas reveal the typically seen softness, including the feathers tips and the lower diamonds. Mentionable contact marks are absent, but light fly specks scattered over each side deny Gem status. Encased in a scarce doily label holder. Population: 41 in 64 Red, 29 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
"For small cents that were first released in 1857, a mintage of less than 1 million pieces was remarkable. It had never happened before and there is reason to believe that perhaps a few more 1877 cents were saved than would normally be the case simply because some learned early that it was low-mintage."
Green might be correct in his contention that 1877 cents were saved in relatively large numbers (this is at odds with Richard Snow, however, who asserts that very few 1877s were saved; see Snow's A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, 2006, pp 135-136). In any event, perusal of PCGS/NGC population data reveals that these services have certified a few thousand "Brown" examples in grades ranging from Poor to Gem. Close to 500 Red and Brown coins, mostly in Mint State grades, have also been graded, as have about 90 Red pieces, all in Mint State.
Both sides of this near-Gem example display bright copper-gold mint luster. While the design features are generally well defined, certain areas reveal the typically seen softness, including the feathers tips and the lower diamonds. Mentionable contact marks are absent, but light fly specks scattered over each side deny Gem status. Encased in a scarce doily label holder. Population: 41 in 64 Red, 29 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1894 1C MS67 Red NGC. The 1894 Indian cent has a much lower mintage than the surrounding years--16 million pieces versus 46 million and 38 million for the 1893 and 1895, respectively--and it has long been acknowledged as a semikey issue, particularly in the higher Mint State grades.
The present coin is currently the only MS67 Red example of the issue certified at either NGC or PCGS (3/10). The surfaces offer uniform, breathtaking brick-red coloration, with no visible carbon at all. Evidence of contact is absent, save for a single thin mark on the lower reverse from the E in CENT to the right wreath ribbon.(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin is currently the only MS67 Red example of the issue certified at either NGC or PCGS (3/10). The surfaces offer uniform, breathtaking brick-red coloration, with no visible carbon at all. Evidence of contact is absent, save for a single thin mark on the lower reverse from the E in CENT to the right wreath ribbon.(Registry values: N4719)
1909 1C MS67 Red PCGS. In his Buyer's and Enthusiast's Guide to Flying Eagle and Indian Cents, David Bowers writes that the 1909 is one of the most plentiful Mint State Indian cents despite its somewhat low mintage (14,368,470 business strikes). Bowers says: "Bright red specimens are among the most common issues, although this date has sometimes been called 'scarce' in this regard, no doubt by catalogers who look at the mintage figure and consider little else."
A perusal of the population data indicate that more than 2,000 Mint State 1909 full Red Indian cents have been certified by PCGS and NGC, primarily in MS64 and MS65 grades, confirming the availability of this issue in high grade. In Superb Gem Red, however, the classification of the coin in this lot, the 1909 is anything but common. The two services have seen only six such coins, and none finer.
Gorgeous yellow-gold surfaces radiate glowing luster, and the strike is strong but not quite complete. All four diamonds are crisp, though the feather tips exhibit the usual softness. The impeccably preserved surfaces are devoid of mentionable abrasions or spots. Population: 4 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
A perusal of the population data indicate that more than 2,000 Mint State 1909 full Red Indian cents have been certified by PCGS and NGC, primarily in MS64 and MS65 grades, confirming the availability of this issue in high grade. In Superb Gem Red, however, the classification of the coin in this lot, the 1909 is anything but common. The two services have seen only six such coins, and none finer.
Gorgeous yellow-gold surfaces radiate glowing luster, and the strike is strong but not quite complete. All four diamonds are crisp, though the feather tips exhibit the usual softness. The impeccably preserved surfaces are devoid of mentionable abrasions or spots. Population: 4 in 67 Red, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1909-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. The second and final year of Indian cent mintage in San Francisco saw the creation of one of the lowest mintage dates in the series. Saved in some quantity and relatively available for a price in lower grades and lesser color designations, the 1909-S Indian cent is highly prized in upper echelon grades with full red color. At the MS66 level of the present coin, it is decidedly rare, and it is almost unheard of finer.
This coin boasts a rich, bright bronze color, virtually uniform about its surfaces except for a freckling of darker color near the first S in STATES. The strike is strong, yet not quite full (as always), with a bit of weakness showing at the tips of the feathers. The few evident surface markings are unobtrusive, and do not impact this coin's more than ample eye appeal. Census: 9 in 66 Red, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
This coin boasts a rich, bright bronze color, virtually uniform about its surfaces except for a freckling of darker color near the first S in STATES. The strike is strong, yet not quite full (as always), with a bit of weakness showing at the tips of the feathers. The few evident surface markings are unobtrusive, and do not impact this coin's more than ample eye appeal. Census: 9 in 66 Red, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Indian Cents
1865 1C Cameo PR67 Red and Brown NGC. The estimated mintage of the proof 1865 Indian cents is only 500 pieces, but it is a safe bet indeed that few today survive at the level of this Superb Gem coin. The color is predominantly almond-gold, with only slight daubs of deeper medium-brown. Splendid cameo contrast is set up by the high points, which are more deeply toned on the reverse than the obverse, against the intensely reflective fields on both sides. The strike is impeccable, and there are no signs of contact visible on either side. This piece is the only PR67 certified at either NGC or PCGS, regardless of color or contrast (3/10). A memorable coin for the finest collection.
1902 1C PR68 Red PCGS. Exemplary quality for this or any date of Indian cent, and certainly one of the very finest of the entire type to survive. The color is vibrant with yellow-red hues predominating on the obverse and reverse. Of course what really separates this coin from the majority are the nearly perfect surfaces. Scrutiny fails to find noteworthy fault, no specks, spots or lines from handling, age or time. Fully and completely struck, as intended by the coiner, and as close to perfection as any collector could hope to find. The combined NGC and PCGS population reports show a tiny group of three coins graded this high, and none have been found in higher grades of this date. Quality such as this defies description, and this piece is certain to be the centerpiece of an advanced Indian cent or type collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1903 1C PR68 Red NGC. This astonishing Superb Gem specimen is guaranteed to elicit a reaction from even the most jaded collector of the Indian cent series. The pristine surfaces are yellow-green with a tinge of gold at the centers, ceding to areas of flaming cherry-red and sunset-orange near the rims. All four diamonds on the ribbon are bold, the feather tips are as sharp as ever seen on this design, and all of the vertical and horizontal shield lines are evident. A powerfully appealing survivor, the single finest Red representative graded by either NGC or PCGS (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Lincoln Cents
1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red NGC. A gorgeous Premium Gem example of this ever-popular key Lincoln cent issue, well-defined with rich copper-orange surfaces that show occasional olive accents. Smooth and carefully preserved with excellent eye appeal. The 1909-S VDB cent, though it was saved by many at the time of release, is elusive so fine with fully Red surfaces.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1909-S VDB 1C MS66 Red NGC. The 1909-S VDB is a mini-economics lesson in the importance of demand versus supply. The current CoinFacts site estimates that 61,000 examples exist in all grades of the 1909-S VDB, but other numismatists think the number could be higher. An often-told story is that of coin dealer John Zug, who acquired 500 Uncirculated rolls of 1909-S VDBs--25,000 pieces--at the time of issue, holding onto them until the year 1918 when he sold them all.
A quick examination of the population data will show that in MS65 Red, the 1909-S VDB is actually the most available mintmarked Lincoln cent between 1909 and 1933--with more certified examples than the 1909-S, 1914-D, or (barely) the 1931-S. Of course, availability drops off significantly from MS65 to MS66 Red. We use the word "available" advisedly, as any series specialist can attest to the extreme rarity of many of the mintmarked issues in Gem Red condition, making the S VDB seem relatively more "common." And none of those figures take into account the overwhelming and incessant demand for the always-popular S VDB from the many legions of collectors, which could number as many as 1 million collectors in the United States and worldwide.
By anyone's reckoning this is an extraordinary S VDB. The surfaces glow with frosted orange-red mint luster and are virtually unabraded. Rarely is such quality available in this key issue, and this is a singular opportunity for the Lincoln cent collector. Census: 43 in 66 Red, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
A quick examination of the population data will show that in MS65 Red, the 1909-S VDB is actually the most available mintmarked Lincoln cent between 1909 and 1933--with more certified examples than the 1909-S, 1914-D, or (barely) the 1931-S. Of course, availability drops off significantly from MS65 to MS66 Red. We use the word "available" advisedly, as any series specialist can attest to the extreme rarity of many of the mintmarked issues in Gem Red condition, making the S VDB seem relatively more "common." And none of those figures take into account the overwhelming and incessant demand for the always-popular S VDB from the many legions of collectors, which could number as many as 1 million collectors in the United States and worldwide.
By anyone's reckoning this is an extraordinary S VDB. The surfaces glow with frosted orange-red mint luster and are virtually unabraded. Rarely is such quality available in this key issue, and this is a singular opportunity for the Lincoln cent collector. Census: 43 in 66 Red, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1914-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Ex: Joshua and Ally Walsh. The 1914-D boasts an original mintage of only 1.193 million pieces, which plays a major part in its place among the elite Lincoln cent issues. Although the 1909-S V.D.B. and the 1931-S have even smaller productions, both issues were hoarded to some degree, while the 1914-D was not. Surviving Mint State examples, of which there are predictably few, tend to be faded to some degree. This Gem example, however, has bright, even cherry-red color that glistens as the coin is rotated beneath a light. Well struck with no obvious abrasions and just the slightest flecks of carbon present. Population: 55 in 65 Red, 3 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1914-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. As David Lange explains in his series reference, the problem with the scarcity of full Red 1914-S cents lies in the generally poor planchet stock used. He also points out a conundrum: "It seems that sharply struck coins are invariably dark, while the few bright examples tend to be mushy." This coin is the exception to the rule. It has wonderful, bright red color and is fully struck. The mattelike surfaces show no mentionable abrasions on either side. This is a coin for the advanced collector to seriously consider. Population: 32 in 65 Red, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1922 No D 1C Strong Reverse MS62 Brown PCGS. FS-401. Die Pair 2. The Die Pair 2 is easily recognized (aside from the complete absence of a D mintmark) by the second 2 in the date, which is sharper than the first 2; sharpness on all the letters of TRUST, with WE only slightly mushy; and the much-sharper reverse, including separation in the wheat ears, than ever seen on Die Pairs 1 or 3.
The semiglossy surfaces of this key-date cent show variegated brown, tan, lavender, and pale blue shadings. Carbon-free, though a hair-thin mark is visible in the upper right obverse field. Even in MS62 Brown condition this piece is a formidable rarity. Few examples of this die pair within any color designation qualify at the Mint State level. In fact, PCGS has certified only 26 pieces within all three color designations--Brown, Red and Brown, Red--as MS62, with 25 pieces finer. In MS62 Brown this piece is one of 22 coins so certified, with 14 Brown finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
The semiglossy surfaces of this key-date cent show variegated brown, tan, lavender, and pale blue shadings. Carbon-free, though a hair-thin mark is visible in the upper right obverse field. Even in MS62 Brown condition this piece is a formidable rarity. Few examples of this die pair within any color designation qualify at the Mint State level. In fact, PCGS has certified only 26 pieces within all three color designations--Brown, Red and Brown, Red--as MS62, with 25 pieces finer. In MS62 Brown this piece is one of 22 coins so certified, with 14 Brown finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
1923-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. After several years of full-bore production brought on by World War I and its aftermath, the recession of the early 1920s influenced mintage figures across most denominations, and the cent was among the most affected. Though mintages for 1923 were substantially higher than for 1922, when Denver and Denver alone produced under 7.2 million pieces, overall mintages were hardly high; San Francisco struck just 8.7 million cents in 1923.
Depressed mintages alone, however, do not account for this issue's condition rarity. In many cases, coinage dies were pushed far beyond their practical life, and as Lange notes in his Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents, "Mushy coins struck from worn dies are the rule for 1923-S. One or both sides will usually exhibit extreme erosion of the dies ..." Coloration can also be a mixed bag, and many examples, even Mint State ones, show unappealing dark brown shadings. Lange further comments that "Finding a problem-free, well-struck and appealing 1923-S cent is all but impossible."
One of the few survivors to defy the odds is offered here. Though it shows slight softness on the portrait, the overall level of detail is undeniably above-average, particularly on the lines of the wheat ears on the reverse. Its immensely lustrous, unturned copper-orange surfaces offer wonderful eye appeal. Carefully preserved and an absolute delight, conditionally rare and unsurpassed; neither NGC nor PCGS has certified a numerically finer Red representative (3/10).
Ex: Jack Lee Estate Lincoln Cent Registry Set (Heritage, 12/2008), lot 180, where it realized $19,550.(Registry values: N2998)
Depressed mintages alone, however, do not account for this issue's condition rarity. In many cases, coinage dies were pushed far beyond their practical life, and as Lange notes in his Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents, "Mushy coins struck from worn dies are the rule for 1923-S. One or both sides will usually exhibit extreme erosion of the dies ..." Coloration can also be a mixed bag, and many examples, even Mint State ones, show unappealing dark brown shadings. Lange further comments that "Finding a problem-free, well-struck and appealing 1923-S cent is all but impossible."
One of the few survivors to defy the odds is offered here. Though it shows slight softness on the portrait, the overall level of detail is undeniably above-average, particularly on the lines of the wheat ears on the reverse. Its immensely lustrous, unturned copper-orange surfaces offer wonderful eye appeal. Carefully preserved and an absolute delight, conditionally rare and unsurpassed; neither NGC nor PCGS has certified a numerically finer Red representative (3/10).
Ex: Jack Lee Estate Lincoln Cent Registry Set (Heritage, 12/2008), lot 180, where it realized $19,550.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1909 1C VDB PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. There has been much confusion over the mintage figure of the proof 1909 VDB Lincoln cent, which has been variously reported. The 2010 Guide Book gives a figure of 1,194 for "reported struck" but notes "400-600 estimated issued."
Many other references have long given the figure of 420 pieces: the Breen Proof Encyclopedia; Dr. Sol Taylor's Standard Guide to the Lincoln Cent, fourth edition; and David Lange's Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents. The larger figure of 1,194 coins apparently stems from research by Kevin Flynn. Whatever the true number, Bowers' Guide Book of Lincoln Cents notes that "although Mint data supports this assertion [that 1,194 pieces were made], surviving examples, including the number seen by certification services, suggest that far fewer ever reached numismatic channels." PCGS' CoinFacts site estimates the number of surviving examples at 147, including all certified and raw examples.
The confusing situation is further compounded by the difficulty of distinguishing true matte proofs from first-strike 1909 VDB circulation coins. Numismatists have speculated that some matte proofs whose quality was subpar may have been released into circulation.
The previous paragraphs emphasize the importance of third-party verification of purported 1909 VDB proof cents. All genuine examples known do show high, squared-off inner rims; Breen's proof reference says, "rounding on inner edges is grounds for rejecting the coin."
Most known specimens, including the present coin, show some diagnostic die markers that aid attribution. The "diagonal die polishing lines on and in front of Lincoln's nose" (Lange) are bold on this piece, but the diagonal die scratch behind Lincoln's coat and below TY is extremely faint; the coin has to be tilted just so to discern it. The crescent-shaped die chip on the reverse, to the right of M in UNUM, is also quite faint and tends to blend in with the streaky brown toning. Significant amounts of original red remain on each side, with brown color chiefly limited to the centers. The planchet shows some faint horizontal streaks, but the only mentionable spot is on the obverse, between the truncation of the bust and the rim at 6 o'clock.
As an example of what is by far the most elusive matte proof Lincoln cent, we expect this piece should see some strong bidding from type collectors, Lincoln proof aficionados, and collectors seeking to upgrade their examples.(Registry values: N1793)
Many other references have long given the figure of 420 pieces: the Breen Proof Encyclopedia; Dr. Sol Taylor's Standard Guide to the Lincoln Cent, fourth edition; and David Lange's Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents. The larger figure of 1,194 coins apparently stems from research by Kevin Flynn. Whatever the true number, Bowers' Guide Book of Lincoln Cents notes that "although Mint data supports this assertion [that 1,194 pieces were made], surviving examples, including the number seen by certification services, suggest that far fewer ever reached numismatic channels." PCGS' CoinFacts site estimates the number of surviving examples at 147, including all certified and raw examples.
The confusing situation is further compounded by the difficulty of distinguishing true matte proofs from first-strike 1909 VDB circulation coins. Numismatists have speculated that some matte proofs whose quality was subpar may have been released into circulation.
The previous paragraphs emphasize the importance of third-party verification of purported 1909 VDB proof cents. All genuine examples known do show high, squared-off inner rims; Breen's proof reference says, "rounding on inner edges is grounds for rejecting the coin."
Most known specimens, including the present coin, show some diagnostic die markers that aid attribution. The "diagonal die polishing lines on and in front of Lincoln's nose" (Lange) are bold on this piece, but the diagonal die scratch behind Lincoln's coat and below TY is extremely faint; the coin has to be tilted just so to discern it. The crescent-shaped die chip on the reverse, to the right of M in UNUM, is also quite faint and tends to blend in with the streaky brown toning. Significant amounts of original red remain on each side, with brown color chiefly limited to the centers. The planchet shows some faint horizontal streaks, but the only mentionable spot is on the obverse, between the truncation of the bust and the rim at 6 o'clock.
As an example of what is by far the most elusive matte proof Lincoln cent, we expect this piece should see some strong bidding from type collectors, Lincoln proof aficionados, and collectors seeking to upgrade their examples.(Registry values: N1793)
1910 1C PR66 Red PCGS Secure. The 1910 matte proof Lincoln cents were struck to the extent of 4,083 coins, according to recent research by Kevin Flynn in his reference on the series. They are nonetheless quite rare at the PR66 level, especially certified Red, and extremely rare any finer. This charming PR66 Red piece displays consistent sunset-orange patina throughout, with only minor flecks of brown scattered about under magnification. Tinges of deeper orange-red ring the devices, and a small lilac spot appears near Lincoln's forehead. The reverse shows some rose and saffron-mint hues. The full strike, including at ON but throughout, and high squared-off rims mark this as a matte proof, as does a tiny die scratch near the upright of the C in CENT. Population: 20 in 66 Red, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1990 1C No S PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. It was in 1968 that the San Francisco Mint--or officially, the San Francisco Assay Office--took up the mantle of producing the United States' proof coins, accordingly adding an S mintmark on those pieces. In that same year the first No S proof coins were produced, the 1968 No S Roosevelt dimes. The same scenario has repeated several times since, and in 1990 fewer than 200 pieces of the 1990 No S Lincoln cent are believed to have escaped the facility. The present bright orange-red example is every bit as attractive and perfect as the day it left the proof dies. Population: 21 in 69 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
Shield Nickels
1880 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. The 1880 Shield nickel is widely recognized as a major series rarity with only 16,000 pieces struck. But why? The answer is given in a Bob Julian article in Coinage magazine:
Even though produced for collectors, few 1880 nickels survived in high grades. Only eight other pieces have been so graded by PCGS with four finer (3/10). This is an attractive example that has mild rose and lilac-toned satiny surfaces with a notable absence of abrasions, just a few shallow planchet flaws at the top of the reverse.(Registry values: N2998)
"The Treasury order suspending coinage of nickels remained in force until Dec. 12, 1881; there were 72,000 nickels struck for circulation in that month. However, there are non-proof coinages for 1879 and 1880 that require an explanation.
"At the end of 1876, Coiner A. Loudon Snowden had resigned to become postmaster of Philadelphia - but in March 1879, he returned as superintendent of the Philadelphia Mint. Snowden believed that numismatists ought to be able to buy single proof and uncirculated coins directly from the Mint, and to this end established policies benefiting the small collector.
"The major Snowden change affecting nickels was special permission from the Treasury to strike a reasonable number of uncirculated nickels and three-cent pieces. The roughly 49,000 nickels struck in 1879 and 1880 were meant primarily for those persons (including collectors) wanting uncirculated specimens of the new coins."
Even though produced for collectors, few 1880 nickels survived in high grades. Only eight other pieces have been so graded by PCGS with four finer (3/10). This is an attractive example that has mild rose and lilac-toned satiny surfaces with a notable absence of abrasions, just a few shallow planchet flaws at the top of the reverse.(Registry values: N2998)
1883/2 5C MS65 PCGS. FS-303. A die break on the first 8 in the date, reminiscent of the S-197 1800 cent "Q" variety, identifies the specific 1883/2 obverse. The die break is actually a partial die cud from a die crack that runs from rim to rim from 7 to 6 o'clock. On later states a full cud forms in this area. FS-303 is considered the most "common" of the four overdates for 1883 and may represent as many as 75% of 1883/2 nickels. Nevertheless, these pieces are rare in the absolute sense as well as condition rarities. The surfaces on this piece are brightly lustrous and the strike is sharp, with very pale caramel-gold and ice-blue toning. Population: 4 in 65, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Liberty Nickels
1885 5C MS65 PCGS. The 1885 is the undisputed key to the Liberty nickel series and is the stopper for any collector wishing to complete this popular series. It is seldom located in Gem or finer condition. Many collectors just give up and purchase a proof instead since those coins are reasonably available. This is a brightly lustrous, frosted example. The striking details are complete throughout, including the left ear of corn. The only mentionable mark (but not really distracting because of its location) is near the reverse rim between D and S. What appears at first glance to be a scratch in the upper reverse field is, in fact, a thin die scratch--note it is raised above the field and casts a shadow when held beneath a light. Struck from a later state of this die pairing with numerous, spindly die cracks around the margins. Population: 34 in 65, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Errors
1913 5C Type Two Buffalo Nickel--Struck on a Dime Planchet--MS66 NGC. 2.5 gm, which is exactly the expected weight of an Uncirculated silver dime. This remarkable wrong planchet error is predominantly silver-white, but the centers display a whisper of almond-gold toning. Luster shimmers across the immaculate surfaces, which display the finely granular texture characteristic of first-year Buffalo nickels. Well struck despite the undersized flan, although slight incompleteness is noted on the hair above the braid, the jaw of the Indian, and the flank of the bison.
The date, designer's initial, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and UNITED are intact. Portions of the other legends are off the flan, although all are readable. Remarkably, all of the Indian's head is present, as is all of the bison except for the tail. Just enough of the exergue beneath the E C in FIVE CENTS to confirm that no mintmark is present.
Nickels struck on dime blanks are much scarcer than cents struck on dime blanks, but when the error combination is encountered, it is almost always on Jefferson dies. Only seven other pieces are presently known. Four of these are dated and three are undated. The other dated pieces are 1918, 1920, 1929, and 1936. The Buffalo nickel on silver dime planchet combination is priced at $12,000 in the 2010 Guide Book on page 403, the highest specified price on the page with the exception of the Walking Liberty half on a silver quarter planchet. However, such prices are for examples in typically encountered grades, which for century-old issues usually imply brief circulation before a fortunate finder realized the uncommon color and diameter. A flawless MS66 certainly demands a considerable premium.
The invaluable Heritage Permanent Auction Archives, which date back to 1991, contain 8,277 lots of error coins. None of these are Buffalo nickels struck on dime planchets, although Buffalo nickels on cent planchets have occasionally appeared at auction. The present error category in such outstanding preservation may never surface again in a Heritage Signature, and the opportunity is fleeting.
The date, designer's initial, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and UNITED are intact. Portions of the other legends are off the flan, although all are readable. Remarkably, all of the Indian's head is present, as is all of the bison except for the tail. Just enough of the exergue beneath the E C in FIVE CENTS to confirm that no mintmark is present.
Nickels struck on dime blanks are much scarcer than cents struck on dime blanks, but when the error combination is encountered, it is almost always on Jefferson dies. Only seven other pieces are presently known. Four of these are dated and three are undated. The other dated pieces are 1918, 1920, 1929, and 1936. The Buffalo nickel on silver dime planchet combination is priced at $12,000 in the 2010 Guide Book on page 403, the highest specified price on the page with the exception of the Walking Liberty half on a silver quarter planchet. However, such prices are for examples in typically encountered grades, which for century-old issues usually imply brief circulation before a fortunate finder realized the uncommon color and diameter. A flawless MS66 certainly demands a considerable premium.
The invaluable Heritage Permanent Auction Archives, which date back to 1991, contain 8,277 lots of error coins. None of these are Buffalo nickels struck on dime planchets, although Buffalo nickels on cent planchets have occasionally appeared at auction. The present error category in such outstanding preservation may never surface again in a Heritage Signature, and the opportunity is fleeting.
Buffalo Nickels
1926-S 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. The 1926-S is generally acknowledged as either "a key" or "the key" among business strike Buffalo nickels. Part of that is due to its memorably low production of only 970,000 coins, while another reason is the lack of agreement among series collectors on what constitutes a "complete set," and whether (and which) varieties should be included. But the 1926-S is included under any definition. More PCGS collectors choose the Buffalo Nickels Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1913-1938) than any other, and this coin would certainly give them a bump. The current Set Composition values the 1926-S (along with the 1925-S and 1920-S) at nine points, the highest of any issue.
The 1926-S population in Gem condition at PCGS consists of a mere 11 examples, so this near-Gem with CAC designation should perform admirably for most collectors. The surfaces are bright and satiny, with just a trace of lilac and rose toning. The strike is almost full, showing only slight softness just above the braid, while the reverse shows full head detail on the bison. There are no noticeable marks.(Registry values: N4719)
The 1926-S population in Gem condition at PCGS consists of a mere 11 examples, so this near-Gem with CAC designation should perform admirably for most collectors. The surfaces are bright and satiny, with just a trace of lilac and rose toning. The strike is almost full, showing only slight softness just above the braid, while the reverse shows full head detail on the bison. There are no noticeable marks.(Registry values: N4719)
1927-D 5C MS66 NGC. NGC has certified five 1927-D Buffalo nickels in MS66 with none finer, and PCGS has certified three in MS66, also with none finer (3/10). That is an extremely small total population when one considers the number of people who are enamored of this series. Although shy of a full strike, this Premium Gem shows considerably more detail than most examples of the issue. It is highly lustrous with vibrant mint frost and incredible iridescent toning on the obverse. The reverse is brighter with gold violet and blue toning. The Buffalo nickel enthusiast will want to bid boldly for this piece.(Registry values: N2998)
1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS65 NGC. FS-901. Die clashing in U.S. coinage is a well-known phenomenon to serious numismatists. Many Seated Liberty coins in particular show clashing, although Morgan dollars, Shield nickels, three cent silver, three cent nickels, and other series are known for them as well. In the Buffalo nickel series, some issues such as the 1913-S Type Two are so well-known for a particular clash that they are called the "bearded Indian" variety, from a reverse die clash of E PLURIBUS UNUM beneath the Indian's chin.
The Three-Legged Buffalo was created from clashed dies as well, a phenomenon where the feeder for a coin blank fails to insert it into the press, and the dies come together without an intervening planchet. Each die thus receives a partial impression from the other. The fourth leg of the Three-Legged Buffalo was effaced by a mint worker trying to cover evidence of previous die clashing. While obviously we do not know how the clashing appeared before the "repair," it is safe to say that in this case the cure was worse than the disease.
The surfaces of this Gem exude lovely soft mint frost, and the striking details are far superior than usually seen. Each side displays a significant overlay of ice-blue and just a bit of slight reddish patina and there are no mentionable marks on either side. Census: 53 in 65, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The Three-Legged Buffalo was created from clashed dies as well, a phenomenon where the feeder for a coin blank fails to insert it into the press, and the dies come together without an intervening planchet. Each die thus receives a partial impression from the other. The fourth leg of the Three-Legged Buffalo was effaced by a mint worker trying to cover evidence of previous die clashing. While obviously we do not know how the clashing appeared before the "repair," it is safe to say that in this case the cure was worse than the disease.
The surfaces of this Gem exude lovely soft mint frost, and the striking details are far superior than usually seen. Each side displays a significant overlay of ice-blue and just a bit of slight reddish patina and there are no mentionable marks on either side. Census: 53 in 65, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1938-D 5C MS68 PCGS. CAC. It was common knowledge that the popular Buffalo nickel design would end its run in 1938, and the public hoarded many examples of the Denver coins of that year. Even with a comparatively small mintage of just over 7 million pieces, the 1938-D is an available date, and serves as the definitive type coin for the series. This applies even in the lofty grade of MS68, where NGC and PCGS have certified a combined 23 pieces (3/10). The specimen offered here has impeccable surfaces that shine beneath deep emerald-green and scarlet patina. The detail is crisp, and the overall visual appeal is spectacular. An amazing example that would make a valued addition to any type or date set. Population: 8 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Buffalo Nickels
1937 5C PR68 PCGS. CAC. A small proof mintage of 5,769 Buffalo nickels was accomplished in 1937, the second year of modern proof coinage, and the last proof date for this popular design. In spite of the small mintage, the 1937 is still the most available proof Buffalo nickel, as many examples were saved by collectors at the time of issue. Of course, the date is very scarce at the PR68 level. Currently, PCGS has certified only 10 coins in PR68, with a single example finer (3/10). The present coin is a spectacular specimen, with brightly mirrored fields that illuminate spectacular multicolored iridescent toning. The design elements are fully brought up, and no flaws are visible to the naked eye. The outstanding visual appeal is attested by the CAC sticker.(Registry values: N2998)
Early Half Dimes
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 on the lower reverse, and a small flaw below the M of AMERICA serves as a pedigree marker. Population: 4 in 35, 39 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P9)
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 on the lower reverse, and a small flaw below the M of AMERICA serves as a pedigree marker. Population: 4 in 35, 39 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P9)
1795 H10C MS62 PCGS. V-5, LM-8, R.3. Most easily attributed by the lack of berries around the lower left portion of the wreath and the relative position of the lowest outside left leaf relative to the U in UNITED. The die crack through the Y in LIBERTY, familiar to specialists, also confirms this die pairing. Among the finest known examples of this variety is the MS67 Prooflike piece we sold in our November 2006 Dallas Signature. The present example has striking details that are less well defined as that coin, with some weakness evident in the center of each side. Brilliant throughout, the surfaces show satin-like mint luster, and there are surprisingly few abrasions on either side.(Registry values: P4)
1797 H10C 15 Stars AU55 NGC. V-2, LM-1, R.3. Ocean-blue, sun-gold, peach, rose-red, and stone-gray embrace this partly lustrous Small Eagle half dime. The radiant surfaces are only minimally abraded, and the eye appeal is formidable for this early type. LM-1 is the sole 15 Stars variety. Apparently, the obverse die was made before Tennessee joined the Union in 1796, or else the engraver simply miscounted the stars. Two 16 Star varieties followed (LM-2 and LM-3) before the Mint decided to return to 13 Stars (for the original 13 Colonies) instead of further crowding the small diameter half dime with star punches.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P6)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P6)
1803 H10C Large 8 MS62 NGC. V-1, LM-2, R.4. LM-2 is the scarcer of the two Large 8 varieties, and is distinguished by a leaf tip touching the C in AMERICA. A splendid Uncirculated Draped Bust dime. Light caramel-gold and cream-gray embrace this satiny representative. The only discernible mark is a minute tick on the shoulder. Well struck in the centers, while the upper reverse areas opposite the drapery show the moderate incompleteness customary for the type. A wonderful opportunity for the early silver specialist. Large 8 Census: 5 in 62, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
Bust Half Dimes
1831 H10C MS67 NGC. V-4, LM-4, R.2. A magnificently toned Superb Gem. The centers display pastel fire-red, and are surrounded by aquamarine and sun-gold. The fields are flashy and completely mark-free. The strike is precise, lacking full definition only on the curl above the drapery clasp, and opposite on the upper junction of the left (facing) wing. The combination of smooth, reflective fields and an exemplary strike likely caused the present piece to be sold as a proof at some time in its past, although third party grading services are now cautious about such designations. It is doubtful that a finer example of the variety can be obtained. Census: 14 in 67, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1837 H10C No Stars PR62 PCGS. CAC. V-1. Large Date (Curl Top 1), Tripled 8. Breen estimates in his 1989 Proof Encyclopedia that "20+" proof examples of the 1837 No Stars half dime were produced, pinpointing the production to July 25 of that year. As with so many early proof estimates, reliable information is lacking. We can say that PCGS has certified two in this grade and six finer, and that no proofs are known of the Small Date (Flat Top 1) half dimes.
This first-year issue of the new Seated Liberty type featured the open-obverse No Stars design, popular both as a one-year type and for its artistic appeal. This piece displays bold repunching on all the digits of the date, with three distinct impressions on the 8. Light lilac patina covers both sides. Some light field hairlines on the obverse appear under a loupe, and Liberty's left (facing) arm shows a small tick. On the reverse a long thin mark appears under DIM. This piece nonetheless offers broad appeal, much more than the grade might suggest. Population: 2 in 62, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
This first-year issue of the new Seated Liberty type featured the open-obverse No Stars design, popular both as a one-year type and for its artistic appeal. This piece displays bold repunching on all the digits of the date, with three distinct impressions on the 8. Light lilac patina covers both sides. Some light field hairlines on the obverse appear under a loupe, and Liberty's left (facing) arm shows a small tick. On the reverse a long thin mark appears under DIM. This piece nonetheless offers broad appeal, much more than the grade might suggest. Population: 2 in 62, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
Early Dimes
1800 10C AU53 PCGS. JR-2, R.5. A die dot between the 1 and the 8 in the date identifies the obverse, while the reverse has a die line from the right shield tip into the field. Only two varieties are known for the year and JR-2 is rarer. Splendid lemon-yellow patina fills the right margin of the obverse and complements the pale gray that covers the majority of the surfaces. The centers are a trifle soft, as typically seen, but the strike is mostly sharp. Several pronounced areas of die rust are noted on each side, but there are no mentionable marks. Traces of luster in the protected areas further enhance the great eye appeal of this delightful representative.
Ex: 2008 Dallas Sale (Heritage, 10/2008), lot 528.(Registry values: P6)
Ex: 2008 Dallas Sale (Heritage, 10/2008), lot 528.(Registry values: P6)
1805 10C 4 Berries MS66 PCGS. JR-2, R.2. The majority of 1805 dimes are from the JR-2 die pair, with four olives in the branch on the reverse. The only other variety has five olives, or berries as they are usually called. The 1805 JR-2 dime is the second most common Draped Bust variety behind the 1807, and both coins are ideal for type collectors who want a single example of the design.
While an accurate census of Mint State pieces is unavailable, only a few could possibly exceed this piece for its quality. PCGS reports grading four in MS66 and just three finer pieces, although we doubt that the three finer examples represent more than one or two coins. This is only the third time that we have auctioned an MS66 1805 dime, and we have never handled a finer one.
Before this coin was struck, the planchet strip was rolled and drawn to the proper thickness, and evidence of those operations remains in the form of roller marks, thin parallel grooves that are visible across part of the design elements on each side. These are distinguished from adjustment marks since they are all oriented in exactly the same direction on both sides, and they are of consistent depth. Rolling marks are normally struck out, although slight weakness in strike will allow them to remain. They are under no circumstances considered damage to the coin. Rather, the roller marks represent an integral part of the minting process and only add to the importance and desirability of the coin. Both sides have soft, frosty silver luster and brilliant, untoned surfaces. This amazing piece is destined for a top quality date or type collection.(Registry values: P5)
While an accurate census of Mint State pieces is unavailable, only a few could possibly exceed this piece for its quality. PCGS reports grading four in MS66 and just three finer pieces, although we doubt that the three finer examples represent more than one or two coins. This is only the third time that we have auctioned an MS66 1805 dime, and we have never handled a finer one.
Before this coin was struck, the planchet strip was rolled and drawn to the proper thickness, and evidence of those operations remains in the form of roller marks, thin parallel grooves that are visible across part of the design elements on each side. These are distinguished from adjustment marks since they are all oriented in exactly the same direction on both sides, and they are of consistent depth. Rolling marks are normally struck out, although slight weakness in strike will allow them to remain. They are under no circumstances considered damage to the coin. Rather, the roller marks represent an integral part of the minting process and only add to the importance and desirability of the coin. Both sides have soft, frosty silver luster and brilliant, untoned surfaces. This amazing piece is destined for a top quality date or type collection.(Registry values: P5)
Bust Dimes
1820 10C Medium 0 VF25 NGC. JR-12, R.6. The lowest curl extends to the right edge of the 2 in the date; star 7 points to the upper part of the headband, and a point of star 1 points above Liberty's highest drapery fold. Stars 12 and 13 are distant, and a small center dot appears below the ear. On the reverse the scroll begins under the left edge of the upright of the D in UNITED and ends past the midpoint of the M in AMERICA.
NGC has correctly attributed the variety as JR-12 on the slab, although the slab also identifies it as Small 0, which it clearly is not; the 0 in the date on this coin is slightly larger than the 2. The John Reich authors call only certain varieties by the Small 0 (JR-2, JR-3) or Large 0 (JR-8, JR-9, JR-13) labels, but the PCGS numbering system calls all varieties of 1820 one or the other, hence the Large 0 in our boldface description above.
This is a very rare die marriage, by far the rarest of the year. At the time the John Reich authors compiled their dime reference, they said that they had seen only three specimens, although a few others undoubtedly existed.
The present example has steel-gray surfaces with lighter powder-gray high points, and while moderate wear is present, there is no overt contact visible. This appears to be only the second time we have offered an example of the JR-12. The first was the Jules Reiver AU50 NGC specimen (1/2006, lot 22164), where we wrote the following:
"This is the discovery coin of the variety which was generally unknown prior to the publication of Early United States Dimes 1796-1837 in 1984. Jules purchased this coin from dealer/collector Don Frederick in 1980, who apparently discovered this new die pairing based on the sketchy variety information available prior to the publication of the variety reference for dimes."
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
NGC has correctly attributed the variety as JR-12 on the slab, although the slab also identifies it as Small 0, which it clearly is not; the 0 in the date on this coin is slightly larger than the 2. The John Reich authors call only certain varieties by the Small 0 (JR-2, JR-3) or Large 0 (JR-8, JR-9, JR-13) labels, but the PCGS numbering system calls all varieties of 1820 one or the other, hence the Large 0 in our boldface description above.
This is a very rare die marriage, by far the rarest of the year. At the time the John Reich authors compiled their dime reference, they said that they had seen only three specimens, although a few others undoubtedly existed.
The present example has steel-gray surfaces with lighter powder-gray high points, and while moderate wear is present, there is no overt contact visible. This appears to be only the second time we have offered an example of the JR-12. The first was the Jules Reiver AU50 NGC specimen (1/2006, lot 22164), where we wrote the following:
"This is the discovery coin of the variety which was generally unknown prior to the publication of Early United States Dimes 1796-1837 in 1984. Jules purchased this coin from dealer/collector Don Frederick in 1980, who apparently discovered this new die pairing based on the sketchy variety information available prior to the publication of the variety reference for dimes."
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1821 10C Large Date MS66 NGC. JR-5, R.3. The JR-5 die marriage is only scarce overall, but it is seldom found in Mint State grades. This impressive Premium Gem presents an outstanding opportunity for Bust dime specialists, as it is almost certainly the finest known of the variety. It is also near the top of the Condition Census among all varieties of the date, as NGC has certified only a single MS67 finer (unspecified as to variety), including both Large Date and Small Date variants. The finest 1821 Large Dates/JR-5s at PCGS are in MS65 and MS64, respectively.
The obverse has frosty luster gleaming beneath intense gold, rose, and sea-green toning across the entire surface. The reverse has an untoned area at the center, surrounded by deepening rings of similar colors. For the date, Census: 4 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
The obverse has frosty luster gleaming beneath intense gold, rose, and sea-green toning across the entire surface. The reverse has an untoned area at the center, surrounded by deepening rings of similar colors. For the date, Census: 4 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1837 10C MS64 Specimen NGC. JR-2, unique as a specimen/proof? Any debate of whether an early 19th century coin is a proof or a prooflike business strike--given the absence of any other evidence, such as known proofs struck from the same dies--sooner or later devolves into the intent of the coiner, to this cataloger's way of thinking. "Yes, but aren't the blanks specially prepared, and aren't proofs struck more than once?" the answer comes back. That too is a subjective determination, again barring the existence of other information pro or con.
On the present coin, the NGC holder tries to split the difference and understandably so. The overall surface preservation is impeccable, and the strike and planchet quality could easily lead one to believe that this is a true proof--the present cataloger among them. The strike is full. Raised diagonal lines clearly visible in the fields, especially on the obverse, indicate special polishing of the planchet. Most of the peripheral letters on the reverse show evidence of double-striking, along with the 18 on the obverse. The vertical spaces in the shield stripes do not show the prominent die polishing visible elsewhere, however, so it is understandable that opinions may differ.
Based on plate-matching, we have identified this coin as lot 666 of the Auction '82 sale (RARCOA session, 11/1982), where it was cataloged as a "CHOICE LILAC AND GOLDEN TONED PROOF. EXCESSIVELY RARE and very seldom offered or even seen in Proof." This is a coin that the John Reich reference book authors also identify as "Proof-63," calling it the "only proof specimen seen."
Ex: Auction '82 (RARCOA session, 11/1982); Paramount (2/1977).(Registry values: N2998)
On the present coin, the NGC holder tries to split the difference and understandably so. The overall surface preservation is impeccable, and the strike and planchet quality could easily lead one to believe that this is a true proof--the present cataloger among them. The strike is full. Raised diagonal lines clearly visible in the fields, especially on the obverse, indicate special polishing of the planchet. Most of the peripheral letters on the reverse show evidence of double-striking, along with the 18 on the obverse. The vertical spaces in the shield stripes do not show the prominent die polishing visible elsewhere, however, so it is understandable that opinions may differ.
Based on plate-matching, we have identified this coin as lot 666 of the Auction '82 sale (RARCOA session, 11/1982), where it was cataloged as a "CHOICE LILAC AND GOLDEN TONED PROOF. EXCESSIVELY RARE and very seldom offered or even seen in Proof." This is a coin that the John Reich reference book authors also identify as "Proof-63," calling it the "only proof specimen seen."
Ex: Auction '82 (RARCOA session, 11/1982); Paramount (2/1977).(Registry values: N2998)
1837 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. JR-4, R.1. Readily attributed by a bisecting obverse die crack between 11:30 and 5:30. The O is entered high relative to the F in OF. This needle-sharp final year Capped Bust dime is mostly brilliant, although the peripheries display freckles of golden-brown and aquamarine. Marks are essentially absent, and luster sweeps across both sides. Encapsulated in an old green label holder. Neither major service has certified any 1837 Capped Bust dimes any finer. Those in search of the finest quality need not look any further. Population: 3 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Seated Dimes
1860-O 10C AU55 NGC. A very scarce, key date in the Seated dime series. Only 40,000 pieces were struck and examples are eagerly sought in all grades. In AU the 1860-O dime is considered a Rarity-7 item. The surfaces are bright with some peripheral golden color. When closely examined, one notices a few field marks. The most obvious marks are adjacent to Liberty, a P-shaped scratch by the leg and a couple of minor ones on each side of the head. However, the effects are minimal, primarily because of their size, plus there is a slight accent of color. An important collector coin.(Registry values: N2998)
1872-CC 10C XF45 NGC. CAC. Coins of the Carson City Mint have an inherent appeal to collectors and students of history. In The Complete guide to Liberty Seated Dimes Brian Greer states this date is the key to the whole series in grades above XF. The tiny mintage of 35,480 pieces was released into circulation, and Mint State coins are prohibitively rare today. At the XF45 level, Greer considers this an R.5 coin. The same reverse was used to strike all Carson City dimes from 1871 to 1874.
The present coin is an attractive specimen, with minimal wear for the grade. Much detail remains in the seated figure, and LIBERTY is fully legible on the ribbon. The issue is very rare above this grade, so astute collectors will bid accordingly. Census: 2 in 45, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
The present coin is an attractive specimen, with minimal wear for the grade. Much detail remains in the seated figure, and LIBERTY is fully legible on the ribbon. The issue is very rare above this grade, so astute collectors will bid accordingly. Census: 2 in 45, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1873-CC 10C Arrows XF45 PCGS. CAC. The 1873-CC with Arrows is one of the key dates in the Seated Liberty dime series. When found, examples usually grade from Good to Very Fine; higher grade pieces are difficult to locate. Of the approximately 80 specimens certified by PCGS and NGC, about 60 or so grade from Fair 2 to VF20; a mere three Mint State coins have been seen.
The Choice XF example in this lot displays light gray fields that highlight silvery devices that are nicely defined. Both sides are remarkably smooth and clean, a refreshing change from what is typically found on surviving examples that usually have porous surfaces, or other problems. The collector putting together a set of Seated dimes should give this Choice coin serious consideration, as a comparable piece may not come along for some time. Population: 5 in 45, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
The Choice XF example in this lot displays light gray fields that highlight silvery devices that are nicely defined. Both sides are remarkably smooth and clean, a refreshing change from what is typically found on surviving examples that usually have porous surfaces, or other problems. The collector putting together a set of Seated dimes should give this Choice coin serious consideration, as a comparable piece may not come along for some time. Population: 5 in 45, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1874-CC 10C Arrows Good 6 PCGS. Rusty Goe comments on this issue in The Mint on Carson Street: "The 1874-CC completes the Fearsome Foursome (or Five-some) [italics his] of the Carson City dime series. It has the lowest mintage in the "CC" dime set and is the key to the collectable dates in the Seated Liberty dime series ..." On detail alone, the Good 6 designation may sell the coin short, since much of the word LIBERTY is visible, though the obverse shows pinscratches across Liberty's figure and a scrape is noted just to her right. A dot of sage toning on her head serves as a pedigree marker. Population: 4 in 6, 24 finer (3/10).
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1874-CC 10C Arrows--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. From a tiny mintage of 10,817 pieces, the 1874-CC Arrows dime is a sought-after date that is seldom encountered without surface problems. The planchets may have been improperly prepared using unalloyed Comstock Lode silver. To quote Brian Greer regarding the 1874-CC Arrows dime in his Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes:
The present coin displays bright surfaces (possibly from cleaning), under dark gray patina, with underlying hints of red that appear when angled under a light. The surfaces are slightly porous, as often seen on this issue, and three planchet flaws are visible as lines in the right obverse field.(Registry values: N7079)
"The unquestioned key to the series (excluding the uncollectible 1873-CC No Arrows). Rare in any grade, and probably a full R6 in problem-free condition. Very few mint state pieces exist. Under intense demand and currently bringing well in excess of Trends prices, when available."
The present coin displays bright surfaces (possibly from cleaning), under dark gray patina, with underlying hints of red that appear when angled under a light. The surfaces are slightly porous, as often seen on this issue, and three planchet flaws are visible as lines in the right obverse field.(Registry values: N7079)
Proof Seated Dimes
1845 10C PR65 Cameo NGC. Greer-103, Fortin-109. Repunching shows strongest within the 8 of the date, below the front of the 4, and beneath the flag of the 5. The date is low and slopes down left to right. This flashy Gem is essentially white, and displays frosty design elements that stand out against the mirrored fields. In addition, the devices are sharply struck, further enhancing the coin's overall eye appeal. Both sides are exquisitely preserved. A couple of minute marks in the middle of Liberty's left (facing) arm serve to identify the piece. This Gem Cameo proof is the finest Cameo specimen certified by either NGC or PCGS (3/10).
1860 10C PR68 Cameo NGC. The proof mintage of 1860 dimes in the Guide Book is given as 1,000 pieces, struck just after the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA had been moved to the obverse. The Breen Proof Encyclopedia, without explanation, provides a "net" figure of 527 pieces, presumably after unsold proofs had been destroyed. This incredible Superb Gem Cameo is one of five so certified at NGC, with none finer (3/10). Moderate-intensity patina on both sides includes pink, gold, and sky-blue but fails to dampen the excellent field-device contrast. A beaming, fully struck, and delightful coin.(Registry values: N4719)
Mercury Dimes
1916-D 10C MS62 Full Bands PCGS. The 1916-D is the key date to the Mercury dime series. In contrast to the large number of ten cent pieces made at the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints in 1916 (22.1 million and 10.4 million pieces respectively), only 264,000 coins were issued by the Denver Mint, the lowest in the series.
Numismatist Dick Wagner discusses the 1916-D dime in his article "Delay Despoils Denver Dime Debut," published in the September 1973 issue of the Numismatic Scrapbook:
The entire 1916-D dime issue, according to David Lange (2005) was released in November 1916. He writes that the coinage of dimes was then halted at Denver so that the presses could be redirected to meet a sudden and urgent demand for quarters. The decision to halt dime coinage at the Denver Mint was made at a meeting called by Mint Director F.J.H. von Engelken on November 24, 1916. Lange indicates that it was revealed at this meeting that the Treasury Department had placed orders with the Mint for four million quarter dollars. Denver Mint Superintendent Thomas Annear was therefore directed to suspend the coinage of all denominations save the quarter dollar.
This is a well-preserved example of this low-mintage issue. The surfaces display smooth, satiny mint luster and are covered with light, even golden-brown toning. The central bands are fully brought up as well as the diagonal bands, and there are no mentionable abrasions on either side.(Registry values: N2998)
Numismatist Dick Wagner discusses the 1916-D dime in his article "Delay Despoils Denver Dime Debut," published in the September 1973 issue of the Numismatic Scrapbook:
"The critically acclaimed 1916-D dime, the scarcest regular issue dime of this century, was a victim of the war-time economic boom which created a shortage of small coins. Production delays and a decision from Washington conspired to make the 1916-D ... a coin [that] collectors speak about with reverence."
The entire 1916-D dime issue, according to David Lange (2005) was released in November 1916. He writes that the coinage of dimes was then halted at Denver so that the presses could be redirected to meet a sudden and urgent demand for quarters. The decision to halt dime coinage at the Denver Mint was made at a meeting called by Mint Director F.J.H. von Engelken on November 24, 1916. Lange indicates that it was revealed at this meeting that the Treasury Department had placed orders with the Mint for four million quarter dollars. Denver Mint Superintendent Thomas Annear was therefore directed to suspend the coinage of all denominations save the quarter dollar.
This is a well-preserved example of this low-mintage issue. The surfaces display smooth, satiny mint luster and are covered with light, even golden-brown toning. The central bands are fully brought up as well as the diagonal bands, and there are no mentionable abrasions on either side.(Registry values: N2998)
1918-D 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. Even though more than 22 million pieces were struck, the 1918-D is generally acknowledged today as the most challenging strike rarity in the Mercury dime series, probably as a result of hurried wartime production. Gems are elusive and often plagued by peripheral weakness, which is accompanied by indistinct central bands on all but a few of the Uncirculated population. This piece is a notable exception. Its design elements are sharply struck throughout, not just on the bands. The surfaces have soft, glowing luster and are nearly untoned, except for a whisper of gold color in limited areas. Census: 8 in 65 Full Bands, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1919-D 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. Both sides of this impressive Gem have bright, frosty silver luster beneath light gold toning, slightly deeper near the reverse border. More remarkable than its Gem quality and exceptional aesthetic appeal is its sharp strike, essentially full in every aspect of the design. These coins are important rarities as evidenced by the low population figures with only 18 Gem Full Bands examples certified by both PCGS and NGC, an average of less than one per year since the services began. Population: 12 in 65 Full Bands, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1925 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. From a mintage of more than 25.6 million pieces, the 1925 Mercury dime is an available date, prized by type collectors and series enthusiasts alike. David Lange observes the striking details on this issue are often weak, and examples with a well-defined date and Full Bands are seldom encountered. The present coin is one of only three examples certified at PCGS in MS68 Full Bands, with none finer; while NGC has yet to grade any specimen at this exalted level (3/10).
The present coin is a magnificent Superb Gem, with full striking details, especially on the all-important bands. The date is distinct in all digits and clearly separated from the rim. The brilliant surfaces blaze with satiny luster, enhancing the overwhelming visual appeal. This extraordinary piece is a solid candidate for the finest Registry Set of Mercury dimes.(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin is a magnificent Superb Gem, with full striking details, especially on the all-important bands. The date is distinct in all digits and clearly separated from the rim. The brilliant surfaces blaze with satiny luster, enhancing the overwhelming visual appeal. This extraordinary piece is a solid candidate for the finest Registry Set of Mercury dimes.(Registry values: N4719)
1939-D 10C MS69 Full Bands PCGS. From a moderate mintage of nearly 24.4 million pieces, the 1939-D Mercury dime is an available date in all grades up to the Superb Gem level. The issue is known for high production values, and the present coin is an outstanding example of this well-regarded date. The striking details are full, with precise definition on the all-important bands. The surfaces glow with satiny luster under incredible rainbow toning. Each side displays vivid iridescent colors which include purple, russet, lavender, blue, and emerald-green. The fields are technically perfect, with no defects of any kind present on both sides. PCGS has certified only 14 coins in MS69 Full Bands, while NGC has graded another three examples at this exalted level, and unsurprisingly neither firm has seen any specimen finer (3/10). It is difficult to believe that the present coin could be improved upon, either in technical merit or intense visual appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1945-S 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. The 1945-S dime, with a mintage approaching 42 million pieces, is a fairly common issue through the Premium Gem level. Fully struck examples are another matter, however. Indeed, David Lange (1993) says: "Flat, partial or split bands are the norm for this date... ."
The devices are fully struck throughout, including Full Bands. Soft violet toning dominates the obverse, accented with a swath of deep forest-green and lavender on the upper left border. Medium intensity multicolored toning runs across the reverse. Radiant luster emanates from both sides, each of which is impeccably preserved. It is difficult to imagine encountering a coin with the technical quality and aesthetic appeal possessed by this majestic piece. Population: 3 in 68 Full Bands, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
The devices are fully struck throughout, including Full Bands. Soft violet toning dominates the obverse, accented with a swath of deep forest-green and lavender on the upper left border. Medium intensity multicolored toning runs across the reverse. Radiant luster emanates from both sides, each of which is impeccably preserved. It is difficult to imagine encountering a coin with the technical quality and aesthetic appeal possessed by this majestic piece. Population: 3 in 68 Full Bands, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Mercury Dimes
1942 10C PR69 NGC. Proof set production was suspended after 1942 because of wartime priorities. Most of the attention was focused on the nickel denomination, which switched composition during the year, and this resulted in the inclusion of both types of five cent coins in proof sets issued later in the year. Despite the distractions, 22,329 proof dimes were coined in 1942, and proof dimes of this date are justly famous for their high quality. The present coin is a superb example of that celebrated quality. The strike is razor sharp, with precise definition on all design elements. The surfaces are technically perfect, with absolutely no flaws detected. Perhaps the most impressive feature of this Superb example is the lovely toning, with brilliant, stone-white centers yielding to iridescent bands of green, blue, and lavender at the borders. This specimen is the only coin certified PR69 by either of the leading grading services (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Roosevelt Dimes
Five-Piece Set of No 'S' Proof Coins.
1968 No 'S' Dime PR69 NGC. The first year of proof set production at San Francisco inaugurated this series of missing-mintmark rarities, and not surprisingly, the smallest-diameter denomination, the dime, was the subject. This mildly contrasted specimen has minimal patina over strong mirrors.
1970 No 'S' Dime PR68 Cameo NGC. Just two years later, another No 'S' dime appeared in a relative handful of proof sets, attracting considerable attention. This moderately contrasted example of the 1970 No 'S' variety has attractive frost-and-mirrors and little toning.
1971 No 'S' Nickel PR68 Cameo NGC. While a 'No S' proof quarter variety remains undiscovered, if it exists at all, the 1971 proof nickel with missing mintmark has become a collector favorite for its relatively large size. This captivating specimen is carefully preserved with an attractive cameo effect and exacting detail.
1983 No 'S' Dime PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. A virtually flawless representative of the most recent No 'S' proof dime variety, practically black-and-white with gorgeous frost and smooth mirrors. Boldly detailed and impressive.
1990 No 'S' Cent PR68 Red Ultra Cameo NGC. The first and likely only No 'S' cent variety, since changes to Mint procedures have made future missing mintmark varieties far less likely. This specimen has bright copper-gold surfaces with thickly frosted devices and gleaming mirrored fields. A small planchet flaw is noted in the field below the Lincoln Memorial.
1968 No 'S' Dime PR69 NGC. The first year of proof set production at San Francisco inaugurated this series of missing-mintmark rarities, and not surprisingly, the smallest-diameter denomination, the dime, was the subject. This mildly contrasted specimen has minimal patina over strong mirrors.
1970 No 'S' Dime PR68 Cameo NGC. Just two years later, another No 'S' dime appeared in a relative handful of proof sets, attracting considerable attention. This moderately contrasted example of the 1970 No 'S' variety has attractive frost-and-mirrors and little toning.
1971 No 'S' Nickel PR68 Cameo NGC. While a 'No S' proof quarter variety remains undiscovered, if it exists at all, the 1971 proof nickel with missing mintmark has become a collector favorite for its relatively large size. This captivating specimen is carefully preserved with an attractive cameo effect and exacting detail.
1983 No 'S' Dime PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. A virtually flawless representative of the most recent No 'S' proof dime variety, practically black-and-white with gorgeous frost and smooth mirrors. Boldly detailed and impressive.
1990 No 'S' Cent PR68 Red Ultra Cameo NGC. The first and likely only No 'S' cent variety, since changes to Mint procedures have made future missing mintmark varieties far less likely. This specimen has bright copper-gold surfaces with thickly frosted devices and gleaming mirrored fields. A small planchet flaw is noted in the field below the Lincoln Memorial.
1968 10C No S PR68 Cameo NGC. During the first year of proof production at the San Francisco Mint, dimes were struck from a die that inadvertently omitted the mintmark (similar occurrences took place in 1970, 1975, and 1983). The mistake was quickly discovered, but not before a small quantity of No S dime proof sets had been delivered. The 1968 issue is the second rarest of the No S proofs, behind the 1975, and is considered a key to the Roosevelt dime series. Examples in PR68 Cameo are extremely rare. As of this writing, NGC has certified only the present coin in PR68 Cameo, with none finer; while PCGS has graded three examples in this grade, with none finer (3/10).
The present coin possesses deeply mirrored fields that contrast noticeably with the fully struck, frosty devices. The brilliant surfaces display a light overlay of pale reddish patina. A small patch of porosity above the I in DIME is all that precludes an even higher grade.(Registry values: P1)
The present coin possesses deeply mirrored fields that contrast noticeably with the fully struck, frosty devices. The brilliant surfaces display a light overlay of pale reddish patina. A small patch of porosity above the I in DIME is all that precludes an even higher grade.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Twenty Cent Pieces
1876 20C PR65 Cameo PCGS. The richly toned surfaces offer breathtakingly beautiful contrast between the glittering fields and frosty devices, being fully detailed and free from all but the most discreet flaws. The obverse has deep and vibrant blue color in the fields with hints of gold over the devices. The reverse has intermingled blue and russet color with similar gold toning on the eagle. A pair of denticles are curiously missing near 10 o'clock on the obverse rim, between stars 4 and 5. Fantastic quality and eye appeal for this briefly minted, odd denomination type coin. Population: 6 in 65 Cameo, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Early Quarters
1796 25C VG8 NGC. B-2, R.3. The 1796 Draped Bust, Small Eagle quarter is famous as a one-year type coin and the first date of the denomination. The date has been avidly collected since the earliest days of the hobby, with an example appearing at auction as early as lot 261 of the A.C. Kline Collection (Moses Thomas & Sons, 6/1855). From a tiny mintage of 6,146 pieces, the issue is popular with type collectors and series enthusiasts alike, and even worn specimens inspire intense competition whenever one is offered.
The present coin displays original, untampered surfaces, with a shallow horizontal scratch on the reverse from the eagle's right leg almost to the right wing. The nearly brilliant devices are in sharp contrast to the light gray patina over most of the surfaces, creating a two-toned appearance. Only two varieties are known for the year. The high 6 in the date identifies this coin as a representative of the more available B-2 variety. Multiple waves of die cracks are evident over RTY in LIBERTY, indicating a later die state.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P7)
The present coin displays original, untampered surfaces, with a shallow horizontal scratch on the reverse from the eagle's right leg almost to the right wing. The nearly brilliant devices are in sharp contrast to the light gray patina over most of the surfaces, creating a two-toned appearance. Only two varieties are known for the year. The high 6 in the date identifies this coin as a representative of the more available B-2 variety. Multiple waves of die cracks are evident over RTY in LIBERTY, indicating a later die state.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P7)
1796 25C XF45 NGC. B-1, R.4. The rarer of the two varieties, it is attributed by a low 6 in the date, a lump between the 9 and the dentil, the date not equally spaced, with the 7 and 9 too close, the lower right star almost touching the drapery, and the upright of E in LIBERTY centered over the curl. Both varieties share the same reverse.
The quarter dollar was struck on an irregular basis during the early years of the Mint. Coinage was low in some years, while others saw no production at all. Steve Tompkins writes in his recent treatise Early United States Quarters, 1796-1838:
Tompkins continues:
Medium intensity golden-gray patination in the fields with electric-blue accents highlights slightly the lighter gray central motifs of this Choice XF offering. The design elements are appropriately defined, including the typical boldness of the dentilation. Both sides are remarkably clean for a coin having experienced some circulation, and both are devoid of adjustment marks. In summary, this piece will be a wonderful addition to the collection of a type or date collector.(Registry values: P7)
The quarter dollar was struck on an irregular basis during the early years of the Mint. Coinage was low in some years, while others saw no production at all. Steve Tompkins writes in his recent treatise Early United States Quarters, 1796-1838:
"This was due in part to the actual needs of commerce, but added to this was a lack of the mint having a bullion fund to purchase silver and the need to process and strike each deposit in the order it was received. The mint was at the mercy of the depositor. If bullion was not deposited to be coined, the mint would sit idle. The depositor was also the one who determined what denomination they wished to have their deposit coined it to. There was a glut of Spanish colonial silver 2 Reales already in circulation. Many of these pieces even being very worn, traded at par, so the need was small for new coins of the quarter denomination. Consequently, few depositors wished to have their deposits returned in quarter dollars."
Tompkins continues:
"In fact, the new quarter denomination was not only unneeded, it was in all probability unwanted as well. Due to the lack of a denomination stated on the coin, the public even had trouble knowing what it was worth and how to use it for making change in daily commerce."
Medium intensity golden-gray patination in the fields with electric-blue accents highlights slightly the lighter gray central motifs of this Choice XF offering. The design elements are appropriately defined, including the typical boldness of the dentilation. Both sides are remarkably clean for a coin having experienced some circulation, and both are devoid of adjustment marks. In summary, this piece will be a wonderful addition to the collection of a type or date collector.(Registry values: P7)
1796 25C MS62 PCGS. B-2, R.3. There are only two varieties known of the 1796 quarter, coming from a mintage of 6,146 pieces. B-2 is identified by the 6 in the date being high and nearly touching the bust; the T and Y of LIBERTY separate at the top with the Y slightly above T; and the lower right star spaced farther from the bust than star 1 is from the curl. B-2 is moderately more available than B-1. That said, both varieties are subjected to extremely heavy demand from early type collectors, as the 1796 quarter is a one-year design type. It is generally considered to be the second rarest silver type coin after the Draped Bust Small Eagle half dollar bearing the dates 1796 or 1797.
Both sides of this MS62 example are attractively toned in cobalt-blue, lavender, gray, and yellow-gold hues, and luster shows in the areas around and in the interstices of the design elements. An impressive strike is evident on the devices, including strong detail on Liberty's hair and drapery and on the eagle's wing and tail feathers. Its torso, neck, and legs reveal the usual weakness. The dentilation is bold over both obverse and reverse, a typical attribute of the '96 quarter. A few minor handling marks are only visible under a loupe and are completely undistracting. There are no adjustment marks on either side. All in all, this is a very pleasing coin for the designated grade and as such will fit comfortably in a high-grade type collection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P7)
Both sides of this MS62 example are attractively toned in cobalt-blue, lavender, gray, and yellow-gold hues, and luster shows in the areas around and in the interstices of the design elements. An impressive strike is evident on the devices, including strong detail on Liberty's hair and drapery and on the eagle's wing and tail feathers. Its torso, neck, and legs reveal the usual weakness. The dentilation is bold over both obverse and reverse, a typical attribute of the '96 quarter. A few minor handling marks are only visible under a loupe and are completely undistracting. There are no adjustment marks on either side. All in all, this is a very pleasing coin for the designated grade and as such will fit comfortably in a high-grade type collection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P7)
1804 25C VF20 NGC. B-1, R.3. The 1804 Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle quarter boasts a tiny mintage of 6,738 pieces. The issue is one of the most popular dates among early quarter enthusiasts, and it has considerable appeal as a first-year type coin. Quarters were first minted in 1796, but no more were coined until 1804. The 1804 is actually much more difficult to locate than the 1796 in high grade. There are two known varieties of the date, although one variety was not discovered until after 1922. The present coin is a representative of the more available B-1 variety, with the low 4 in the date. The 1804 is scarce in all grades, but B-1 examples can be located in higher grades with patience.
The auction history of the 1804 quarter is long and distinguished, but the history of the different varieties is clouded because the B-2 variety was unknown in the 19th century. An early appearance that can be confirmed as a B-1 occurred in lot 672 of the Cohen Collection (Cogan, 10/1875):
The lot was plated and can be identified as a B-1 example. William Poillon's annotated copy of the sale indicates the price realized was $9, to Dr. Hall, a strong price at the time.
The present coin is an attractive specimen, showing even wear over all surfaces. Only the left part of the drapery is not distinct. Census: 7 in 20, 33 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
The auction history of the 1804 quarter is long and distinguished, but the history of the different varieties is clouded because the B-2 variety was unknown in the 19th century. An early appearance that can be confirmed as a B-1 occurred in lot 672 of the Cohen Collection (Cogan, 10/1875):
"1804 Remarkably fine for this rare date, and although a little circulated, is about the second or third best I have known to be offered at auction, and very rare in this condition."
The lot was plated and can be identified as a B-1 example. William Poillon's annotated copy of the sale indicates the price realized was $9, to Dr. Hall, a strong price at the time.
The present coin is an attractive specimen, showing even wear over all surfaces. Only the left part of the drapery is not distinct. Census: 7 in 20, 33 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
1806 25C MS64 PCGS. B-2, R.2. Tompkins Die Stages 3/4-5. On the obverse the T in LIBERTY lacks its lower left corner on the upright, and star 13 touches the bust. On the reverse the C in the denomination touches the last A and virtually touches the tail feathers. AME are all joined at their bases, with the A below M.
The obverse is shared with the B-3 die pairing. In this late stage of the reverse die, a crack runs up through the left side of the 2 in the denomination, all the way up through the eagle and back to the rim at 12:15. Other cracks appear, and the rim is crumbling above F and ME, which led to the eventual retirement of the die. This near-Gem example boasts terrific mint luster that bursts through the medium-density gray patina. The strike is good around the margins, but soft in the centers on both sides. There are few marks, and certainly none worthy of mention. This Choice Mint State piece appears to be tied for the finest certified spot in Tompkins' Condition Census.(Registry values: P5)
The obverse is shared with the B-3 die pairing. In this late stage of the reverse die, a crack runs up through the left side of the 2 in the denomination, all the way up through the eagle and back to the rim at 12:15. Other cracks appear, and the rim is crumbling above F and ME, which led to the eventual retirement of the die. This near-Gem example boasts terrific mint luster that bursts through the medium-density gray patina. The strike is good around the margins, but soft in the centers on both sides. There are few marks, and certainly none worthy of mention. This Choice Mint State piece appears to be tied for the finest certified spot in Tompkins' Condition Census.(Registry values: P5)
Bust Quarters
1819 25C Small 9 MS63 PCGS. B-3, R.1. The 5 in the denomination is widely recut, and a radial die crack passes through star 11. This Select Bust quarter is teeming with luster, and is close to brilliant although the margins offer sun-gold and cream-gray shades and a blush of deeper toning is noted beneath the junction of the left (facing) wing. The strike is virtually full, both at the centers and across the dentils. Minor clash marks are limited to the field behind the cap and beneath the right wing. Exceptional quality for both the type and the third party grade. Population: 3 in 63, 8 finer.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
1837 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. B-2, R.1. Deep forest-green, cherry-red, and orange toning bathes this semi-prooflike Premium Gem. The glossy surfaces appear immaculate, and the strike is precise except for stars 4 to 7 and the eagle's claws and lower half of the fletchings. The eye appeal is spectacular, and it is difficult to imagine a finer representative of the Capped Bust type, which was getting phased out by 1837 on all silver denominations in favor of the long-lived Seated design. The quarter's turn came the following year, 1838. Housed in a green label holder. Population for all 1837 varieties combined: 6 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
Seated Quarters
1838 25C No Drapery MS68 PCGS. CAC. R.W. Julian's article "Gobrecht's Seated Liberty," published in the July 2003 edition of the magazine Coins, offers an excellent overview of how the design made its way to the quarter dollar. The Liberty Seated obverse, which Julian credits to a collaboration between engraver Christian Gobrecht and artists Titian Peale and Thomas Sully, was created for the silver dollar, but its use spread quickly to other denominations:
Julian further notes that while Gobrecht's obverse design was artistically successful, it created certain technical challenges that Mint Director Patterson decided to rectify. In a different article, "Collectors Clamor for Seated Liberty Quarters" in the February 29, 2000 edition of Numismatic News, Julian describes the change made and how it affects the way today's collectors approach the series:
While the 2010 edition of the Guide Book does not specify the No Drapery Seated quarters as a subtype, many collectors do consider them such, among them James W. Lull, previous owner of the present example; he assembled a high-end type collection which included both this 1838 quarter and an 1857 quarter, which would be redundant for type purposes if not for the No Drapery versus Drapery nicety.
The second Julian quote references what may be considered this Superb Gem beauty's only flaw, that its strike is soft at the peripheries; still, in light of the issue's striking weakness being ever-present, this is forgivable. Otherwise, the eye appeal has no need for redemption; the bold silver-white luster on each side shines through occasional splashes of milky patina. Essentially unmarked and frosty, with a small sliver of startling brilliance between the T and E of STATES on the reverse. In a prior appearance, the cataloger mentioned that this MS68 PCGS example had a peer at NGC, a coin graded MS68 ★ ; this listing no longer appears in the Census Report, and the logical conclusion is that the MS68 ★ coin was recertified, this time by PCGS; possibly that coin and the present lot are one and the same. Population: 1 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: James W. Lull Collection (Bowers and Merena, 1/2005), lot 681.(Registry values: P5)
"The designs were so well received that [Mint Director Robert] Patterson soon sought permission to improve the looks of the dimes and half dimes by putting the seated figure on the obverse. ... Once the dimes and half dimes had received the seated figure of Liberty, the quarter dollar came next. Gobrecht prepared the dies in the summer of 1838 and in September several trial pieces were sent to Treasury Secretary Levi Woodbury and President Martin Van Buren for their inspection. Approval was soon forthcoming and coinage quickly began. Demand was strong enough that 466,000 pieces were struck by year's end."
Julian further notes that while Gobrecht's obverse design was artistically successful, it created certain technical challenges that Mint Director Patterson decided to rectify. In a different article, "Collectors Clamor for Seated Liberty Quarters" in the February 29, 2000 edition of Numismatic News, Julian describes the change made and how it affects the way today's collectors approach the series:
"The quarter coinage of 1838-1840, without drapery, is increasingly obtained by type collectors because of the distinct difference in the obverse dies. This variety was struck at Philadelphia in 1838 and 1839 but also at New Orleans in 1840; the dies for the latter were sent off before all the changes were in place. Philadelphia coined only the variety with drapery in 1840.
"Sculptor Robert Ball Hughes had been hired by Director Patterson to slightly redesign the silver coinage, especially the Seated Liberty figures; the change of drapery at the elbow is a mark of Hughes' work. The point of the make-over was to reduce the height of the figure so that the coins would strike up better in the available coining presses."
While the 2010 edition of the Guide Book does not specify the No Drapery Seated quarters as a subtype, many collectors do consider them such, among them James W. Lull, previous owner of the present example; he assembled a high-end type collection which included both this 1838 quarter and an 1857 quarter, which would be redundant for type purposes if not for the No Drapery versus Drapery nicety.
The second Julian quote references what may be considered this Superb Gem beauty's only flaw, that its strike is soft at the peripheries; still, in light of the issue's striking weakness being ever-present, this is forgivable. Otherwise, the eye appeal has no need for redemption; the bold silver-white luster on each side shines through occasional splashes of milky patina. Essentially unmarked and frosty, with a small sliver of startling brilliance between the T and E of STATES on the reverse. In a prior appearance, the cataloger mentioned that this MS68 PCGS example had a peer at NGC, a coin graded MS68 ★ ; this listing no longer appears in the Census Report, and the logical conclusion is that the MS68 ★ coin was recertified, this time by PCGS; possibly that coin and the present lot are one and the same. Population: 1 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).
Ex: James W. Lull Collection (Bowers and Merena, 1/2005), lot 681.(Registry values: P5)
1852-O 25C MS62 PCGS. Only 96,000 pieces were struck of the 1852-O quarter and remarkably few are known today, especially above VF. Those that are seen are generally weakly struck, and many have a "saltwater" surface. This piece shows some softness of details on the obverse, but the reverse is remarkably well defined. The obverse also shows some porosity, but the reverse is smooth and sparkles with mint luster. The obverse has smoky golden and lilac toning, while again the reverse presents a stark contrast and is nearly brilliant. This piece is tied for second finest certified with one NGC coin. The finest known is a MS63 NGC that sold in our November 2007 Dallas Auction for an unprecedented $126,500.
Ex: Auction '88 (Superior's Session, 7/1988), lot 119.(Registry values: P7)
Ex: Auction '88 (Superior's Session, 7/1988), lot 119.(Registry values: P7)
1853/4 25C Arrows and Rays MS65 PCGS. CAC. FS-1301. For Walter Breen to call a variety "strange" it must really be unusual, and the 1853/4 quarter does not fail to deliver. Such a coin simply should not exist. Overdates, by their very nature, are always rehubbed over the previous year. And yet, here is irrefutable evidence that the earlier year was actually hubbed over the later year. Here is how Breen (1988) explained it:
Because of the rarity of early die state pieces, some researchers have doubted the existence of the 4 beneath the 3. This coin should put any doubts to rest. Three major and minor points on the 4 underdigit can be seen on this coin, all of which add up to a convincing digit. First the main upright of the 1 is seen in the entire top loop of the 3 and extends downward slightly into the lower loop. From the bottom of the top ball of the 3, there remains a trace of the diagonal of the 4. On the right side of the 3, between the upper and lower loops, are traces of the vertical bar of the serif at the right side of the 4. Of course, the usual diagnostics are visible as well: repunching on the 8 and 5, and the profound doubling of the right arrowhead.
The 1853/4 is unsurprisingly the only quarter known to have been punched over the following year. When examples of this rare variety are located, they are usually well-worn and in later die states, often only the doubling of the shaft of the arrow is visible. This is the earliest die state we have observed, and light die clashing shows. This is significant as the die was lapped relatively early in order to remove the clashing. As Breen stated, "The latter [early die states] show heavy rev. clash marks, suggesting that obv. regrinding effaced both clash marks and the more obvious traces of overdate."
The surfaces on this magnificent coin are brilliant throughout and exhibit the usually seen frosted mint luster. As one would expect from a Gem, there are no obvious or detracting marks on either side. There are three obverse die cracks and light die clashing, as mentioned above. This is a significant offering for Seated quarter collectors, 19th century rarity collectors, and those assembling a Registry Set. This is the only MS65 certified at either of the major services, and none are finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6)
"One of the strangest vars. in U.S. coinage is the 1853/1854, which I discovered in the Hirt collection (1976). This obv. must have been made during fall 1853, when dies were being prepared for both this year and 1854; an obv. die intended for 1853 was first given a blow with the 1854 logotype (whose arrows were differently placed), then several heavier blows with the 1853 logotype. Later states show only part of upright of 4 within 3; rarer earlier states show also part of the extra 85 and both sets of arrows."
Because of the rarity of early die state pieces, some researchers have doubted the existence of the 4 beneath the 3. This coin should put any doubts to rest. Three major and minor points on the 4 underdigit can be seen on this coin, all of which add up to a convincing digit. First the main upright of the 1 is seen in the entire top loop of the 3 and extends downward slightly into the lower loop. From the bottom of the top ball of the 3, there remains a trace of the diagonal of the 4. On the right side of the 3, between the upper and lower loops, are traces of the vertical bar of the serif at the right side of the 4. Of course, the usual diagnostics are visible as well: repunching on the 8 and 5, and the profound doubling of the right arrowhead.
The 1853/4 is unsurprisingly the only quarter known to have been punched over the following year. When examples of this rare variety are located, they are usually well-worn and in later die states, often only the doubling of the shaft of the arrow is visible. This is the earliest die state we have observed, and light die clashing shows. This is significant as the die was lapped relatively early in order to remove the clashing. As Breen stated, "The latter [early die states] show heavy rev. clash marks, suggesting that obv. regrinding effaced both clash marks and the more obvious traces of overdate."
The surfaces on this magnificent coin are brilliant throughout and exhibit the usually seen frosted mint luster. As one would expect from a Gem, there are no obvious or detracting marks on either side. There are three obverse die cracks and light die clashing, as mentioned above. This is a significant offering for Seated quarter collectors, 19th century rarity collectors, and those assembling a Registry Set. This is the only MS65 certified at either of the major services, and none are finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6)
1858 25C MS67 NGC. The 1858 Seated quarter issue was a large 7.4 million coins, but few indeed have the claims to fame this that phenomenal coin does. The original target toning embraces silver-white centers that radiate outward into gold, amber, rose, and steel-blue. The strike is nearly full, save for a hint of weakness at the top of Liberty's gown. A couple of wispy die cracks on the reverse and some old clash marks add to the interest. Although a couple of abrasions appear on the obverse, the reverse appears pristine. This piece is tied for the finest certified at NGC with three others (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1871-CC 25C Good 6 PCGS. CAC. The obverse has rich rose-gray color with a band of violet across the lower left, while the reverse is slightly paler. Liberty's figure has minimal detail save for a few bars in the shield, but the obverse rims are intact, and that side has few significant abrasions. The reverse shows merging at the lower rim, though the Carson City mintmark remains clear. Overall, a pleasing representative of this early low-mintage issue that saw heavy use in an Old West starved for small change. Population: 2 in 6, 19 finer (3/10).
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: P9)
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: P9)
1873-CC 25C Arrows VG8 PCGS. CAC. The three central letters of LIBERTY are complete, if a trifle soft on the R, and partial letters flank the clearer core. Rose and orange peripheral tints flank pale pearl-gray centers that show a handful of light digs in the fields. While the No Arrows 1873-CC quarter dollars were all but wiped out following the denomination's weight change, the With Arrows pieces were released to circulation, though most of that mintage was lost to time and moderate to heavy wear is the norm for the few known survivors. Housed in a green label holder. Population: 4 in 8, 28 finer (3/10).
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: P9)
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: P9)
Proof Seated Quarters
1853 25C Arrows and Rays PR67 NGC. In all denominations, 1853 proof coinage ranks among the great rarities of American numismatics. Among issues of the date, the quarter and half dollar are both one-year type coins, with arrows on the obverse and rays on the reverse.
Walter Breen suggests that five proofs were coined on March 3, 1853, part of four-piece proof sets that contained the half dime, dime, quarter, and half dollar. His report of the mintage date for the proofs was based on the comments of Harold Newlin, the 19th century half dime collector who stated that the 1853 proof half dimes were coined on that date: "Newlin claimed in his 1883 book on half dimes that the new coins with arrowheads were first made March 3, 1853. As the first delivery of production coins with arrowheads took place April 29, these March 3 coins must have been proofs: five sets in all."
All proofs are reportedly from a single die pair with light recutting below the 53 and right arrowhead, the right arrowpoint nearly touching the border, the shield point above the right base of the 1, and the left base of the 1 over the center of a dentil. The reverse has faint die file marks above ER in AMERICA, faint die scratches joining the Q and U, and through the C to the final A. That description from Breen's Proof Encyclopedia was repeated in Larry Briggs' Seated quarter reference.
This example is similar to Breen's description, although there is no evidence of recutting on the date. The shield point is over the outer left edge of the 8, and both arrowpoints are close to the border. There is no immediate evidence of the reverse die file marks that Breen describes. An obverse feature that is apparently different from other examples are diagonal file lines that extend up to the right from the ribbon containing LIBERTY. They extend a short distance beyond the right shield border, into the drapery folds. The data suggests that two different die pairs were used for the 1853 Arrows and Rays proof quarters, indicating that one variety may be a restrike produced in later years. The existence of seven or eight proofs tells us that the mintage figure of five coins is clearly incorrect.
Both sides of this example exhibit fully mirrored fields and frosty devices. The surfaces have exquisite electric blue toning, intermingled with pale lilac and light gold. Some faint striae covers the fields, up to the left, primarily visible on the obverse. An early strike from fresh dies, there is no evidence of any die cracks, clash marks, or other imperfections. All of the design elements on both sides, including the stars on the obverse, the individual features of Liberty, and the delicate details of the eagle, are bold and completely defined.
The following roster is expanded from the listing that appeared in our Kaufman offering.
1. PR67 NGC. The present specimen, different than any of the following.
2. PR66 Cameo NGC. Phil Kaufman Collection (Heritage, 8/2007), lot 1785.
3. PR65 NGC. Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1454; Heritage (1/1998), lot 6782; Richmond Collection (David Lawrence, 3/2005), lot 1522. In the Eliasberg catalog, Dave Bowers described this piece as MS64, prooflike, noting "possibly a candidate for 'proof' attribution." Since the time of that sale, it has been certified as a proof.
4. PR64 NGC. Jerome Kern Collection (B. Max Mehl, 5/1950), lot 1445; John Jay Pittman (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1325; Bowers and Merena (8/1999), lot 141; Goldberg Coins (2/2002), lot 704; Superior (1/2004), lot 287.
5. MS64, prooflike. Thomas L. Elder; Norweb Collection (Bowers and Merena, 3/1988), lot 1594. Dave Bowers cataloged the Norweb coin as a prooflike business strike, but a decade later Dave Akers included it in his census of proofs.
6. PR63 PCGS. Stack's, Auction '80, lot 1184; Stack's, Auction '90, lot 143; Stack's (5/1992), lot 2659; Superior (6/1999), lot 2099; Superior (10/2000), lot 4360; Goldberg Coins (5/2001), lot 561; Superior (1/2004), lot 2354.
7. Proof. Lester Merkin (6/1968), lot 291; Stack's (10/1990), lot 1638.
8. Proof. National Numismatic Collection; Smithsonian Institution.(Registry values: P5)
Walter Breen suggests that five proofs were coined on March 3, 1853, part of four-piece proof sets that contained the half dime, dime, quarter, and half dollar. His report of the mintage date for the proofs was based on the comments of Harold Newlin, the 19th century half dime collector who stated that the 1853 proof half dimes were coined on that date: "Newlin claimed in his 1883 book on half dimes that the new coins with arrowheads were first made March 3, 1853. As the first delivery of production coins with arrowheads took place April 29, these March 3 coins must have been proofs: five sets in all."
All proofs are reportedly from a single die pair with light recutting below the 53 and right arrowhead, the right arrowpoint nearly touching the border, the shield point above the right base of the 1, and the left base of the 1 over the center of a dentil. The reverse has faint die file marks above ER in AMERICA, faint die scratches joining the Q and U, and through the C to the final A. That description from Breen's Proof Encyclopedia was repeated in Larry Briggs' Seated quarter reference.
This example is similar to Breen's description, although there is no evidence of recutting on the date. The shield point is over the outer left edge of the 8, and both arrowpoints are close to the border. There is no immediate evidence of the reverse die file marks that Breen describes. An obverse feature that is apparently different from other examples are diagonal file lines that extend up to the right from the ribbon containing LIBERTY. They extend a short distance beyond the right shield border, into the drapery folds. The data suggests that two different die pairs were used for the 1853 Arrows and Rays proof quarters, indicating that one variety may be a restrike produced in later years. The existence of seven or eight proofs tells us that the mintage figure of five coins is clearly incorrect.
Both sides of this example exhibit fully mirrored fields and frosty devices. The surfaces have exquisite electric blue toning, intermingled with pale lilac and light gold. Some faint striae covers the fields, up to the left, primarily visible on the obverse. An early strike from fresh dies, there is no evidence of any die cracks, clash marks, or other imperfections. All of the design elements on both sides, including the stars on the obverse, the individual features of Liberty, and the delicate details of the eagle, are bold and completely defined.
The following roster is expanded from the listing that appeared in our Kaufman offering.
1. PR67 NGC. The present specimen, different than any of the following.
2. PR66 Cameo NGC. Phil Kaufman Collection (Heritage, 8/2007), lot 1785.
3. PR65 NGC. Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), lot 1454; Heritage (1/1998), lot 6782; Richmond Collection (David Lawrence, 3/2005), lot 1522. In the Eliasberg catalog, Dave Bowers described this piece as MS64, prooflike, noting "possibly a candidate for 'proof' attribution." Since the time of that sale, it has been certified as a proof.
4. PR64 NGC. Jerome Kern Collection (B. Max Mehl, 5/1950), lot 1445; John Jay Pittman (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1325; Bowers and Merena (8/1999), lot 141; Goldberg Coins (2/2002), lot 704; Superior (1/2004), lot 287.
5. MS64, prooflike. Thomas L. Elder; Norweb Collection (Bowers and Merena, 3/1988), lot 1594. Dave Bowers cataloged the Norweb coin as a prooflike business strike, but a decade later Dave Akers included it in his census of proofs.
6. PR63 PCGS. Stack's, Auction '80, lot 1184; Stack's, Auction '90, lot 143; Stack's (5/1992), lot 2659; Superior (6/1999), lot 2099; Superior (10/2000), lot 4360; Goldberg Coins (5/2001), lot 561; Superior (1/2004), lot 2354.
7. Proof. Lester Merkin (6/1968), lot 291; Stack's (10/1990), lot 1638.
8. Proof. National Numismatic Collection; Smithsonian Institution.(Registry values: P5)
1874 25C Arrows PR67 NGC. This is a simply gorgeous coin that is earmarked for inclusion in the finest type set of toned Superb Gems. The fields are pleasingly reflective and they shine through the rich, original toning that blankets both sides. The color is reddish-champagne in the centers with electric-blue peripheral shadings. Of course, the strike is full, and grade-limiting hairlines are conspicuous by their absence. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just nine coins in PR67, and only one is finer (3/10).
Ex: 2002 FUN Sale (Heritage, 1/2002), lot 6782.(Registry values: P2)
Ex: 2002 FUN Sale (Heritage, 1/2002), lot 6782.(Registry values: P2)
Barber Quarters
1896-S 25C MS65 NGC. Two obverse and two reverse die are recognized for the 1896-S quarter, and all can occur with one another. The present offering is from Obverse Die #1, with the 1 in the date almost perfectly centered over a denticle and the 8 centered over the left edge of a denticle. This die is also clashed, resulting in distinct striations in Liberty's ear from the horizontal shield lines on the reverse. The reverse is Die #1 with the mintmark centered between QUARTE(R) and (D)OLLAR and higher that Reverse #2.
The 1896-S was released into circulation at a time of limited collecting, and a number of the issue may have been destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. These factors may be among those that account for the paucity of examples in Mint State grades. Indeed, the modal grade distribution is in the Good 4 to Good 6 range with a secondary mode in VG8 to Fine 12. NGC and PCGS combined have certified fewer than 60 Uncirculated specimens, primarily MS62 to MS64. Gem and better coins account for fewer than 20 examples. Some of these likely represent resubmissions or crossovers.
Dazzling luster emanates from the silver-white surfaces of the current MS65 coin. A powerful strike delivers sharp definition to the design motifs, including the obverse star centers, the shield corners, and the arrow feathers and adjacent claw. This is significant especially for the last two sets of reverse elements, as they sometimes come softly struck. This handsomely preserved piece reveals just a couple of light marks to the lower right of the ear and another on the lower neck beneath the ear. These are completely inoffensive, and mentioned only as pedigree markers for the coin's identification. Census: 7 in 65, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
The 1896-S was released into circulation at a time of limited collecting, and a number of the issue may have been destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. These factors may be among those that account for the paucity of examples in Mint State grades. Indeed, the modal grade distribution is in the Good 4 to Good 6 range with a secondary mode in VG8 to Fine 12. NGC and PCGS combined have certified fewer than 60 Uncirculated specimens, primarily MS62 to MS64. Gem and better coins account for fewer than 20 examples. Some of these likely represent resubmissions or crossovers.
Dazzling luster emanates from the silver-white surfaces of the current MS65 coin. A powerful strike delivers sharp definition to the design motifs, including the obverse star centers, the shield corners, and the arrow feathers and adjacent claw. This is significant especially for the last two sets of reverse elements, as they sometimes come softly struck. This handsomely preserved piece reveals just a couple of light marks to the lower right of the ear and another on the lower neck beneath the ear. These are completely inoffensive, and mentioned only as pedigree markers for the coin's identification. Census: 7 in 65, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1913-S 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. The 1913-S is one of the key dates to this series and a very rare coin in any Gem or higher grade, as seen here. The surfaces are bright and lustrous, with a blush of light gold toning just starting to form. Sharply impressed overall, the only weakness seen is on the lower right (facing) claw of the eagle and on the fletchings of the arrows. With a mintage of 40,000 pieces, it is easy to see why this coin is scarce. Few were saved from circulation, and this date is notoriously difficult to find in mint condition. This regal Premium Gem should be of interest to many collectors. It is identifiable by a tiny tick on the top of Liberty's cap just above the fold. Interesting clash marks are noted down from Liberty's ear from clashing with the reverse die (the eagle's neck is outlined on Liberty's neck), and a minor die crack extends from the rim up through the base of the 3 in the date up to the truncation of Liberty's neck and beyond nearly reaching star 13. An outstanding opportunity for the specialist to obtain one of the most difficult coins in this series. Population: 11 in 66, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1914-S 25C MS67 NGC. The "Big Three" Barber quarter issues--the 1896-S, the 1901-S, and the 1913-S--are famous rarities, and if the "Big Three" were expanded to a "Big Five," two more San Francisco dates, the 1897-S and the 1914-S, would join them. This is a Superb Gem example of the latter date, tied with just three others for numerically finest in the combined certified population. The strike is pleasing, with only slight softness visible on a few stars and the eagle's claws, and the bright fields are flashy and silver-white. Practically unmarked, as expected of the grade. Census: 3 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Barber Quarters
1896 25C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. This carefully preserved, gleaming piece is profoundly contrasted and virtually perfect to the unaided eye. The profound snow-white frost on the devices emerges from gleaming, untoned mirrored fields. This year is well-known for high quality proof production, and as a result several remarkable proofs are known in each denomination. What is difficult to imagine when viewing this coin is that there could possibly be a coin or coins that are technically and aesthetically more pleasing. Census: 13 in 68 Ultra Cameo, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1898 25C PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC. The 1898 is widely recognized as one of the premier type coins in the Barber series. Quality control was obviously on the minds of Mint personnel this year (as it was also in the two previous years). The proof mirrors on this piece are extraordinarily deep. The obverse has highly interesting swirls and patches of multicolored toning with the upper part of that side significantly lighter. This makes the proof finish flash strongly through the toning and actually backlights it. The reverse is more traditional in appearance with reddish centers that are surrounded by cobalt-blue margins. Perhaps PCGS saw a contact mark or two, but we do not see any post-striking impairments on this phenomenal proof striking. Population: 1 in 68 Cameo, 0 finer (2/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1898 25C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. By the late 1890s, the craftsmen of the Philadelphia Mint had thoroughly mastered the art of proof coinage. The best products of that long-gone era, of which this coin is a shining example, are a match for the high quality modern proofs in every way. The present coin displays richly frosted devices against technically perfect brilliant fields. The profound field-device contrast has earned the coveted Ultra Cameo designation from NGC. Only 735 proof Barber quarters were minted in 1898, and few survivors can match the coin offered here in terms of intense visual appeal. Census: 16 in 68 Ultra Cameo, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1905 25C PR68 Cameo NGC. While the 1905 is not especially scarce as a date, it is notably lacking with Cameo contrast. To date (3/10), only 27 coins have been certified as Cameo, and no Deep/Ultra pieces have been graded by either of the major services. The Mint began to produce non-contrasted proofs around 1902, and only rarely did it strike cameo proofs again, unless coincidentally from new dies. From the small percentage of contrasted quarters certified, it appears that is just what happened with the 1905. This is a brilliant example with deeply reflective, mirrored fields. The devices are lightly, but noticeably frosted and stand out against the illimitable depth seen in the fields. The surfaces are essentially perfect with no obvious flaws seen on either obverse or reverse. Census: 4 in 68 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Standing Liberty Quarters
1918/7-S 25C MS64 PCGS. FS-101. The 1918/7-S Standing Liberty quarters are among a series of (mostly) wartime overdate issues, dual-hub errors that include the two well-known Mercury dime overdates from Philadelphia and San Francisco, the lesser-known 1943/2-P wartime silver Jefferson nickel, and the 1918/7-D Buffalo nickel. The "odd men out" are the 1918/7-S quarter--the only S-mint overdate in the group--and the 1909/8 double eagle, a peacetime production. The reason usually given for these overdates in the absence of some skilled Mint personnel due to their active service in the armed forces, although specific documentation to that effect seems to be lacking. It is certainly true, however, that wartime coinage quotas were generally higher.
This is a highly lustrous example and each side is almost completely brilliant. As specialists know, the overdate is one of the great strike rarities in the series. This piece has good definition on the sprigs on Liberty's cap, but that detail soon fades around the area of the ear. Just a couple of minor marks on each side keep this impressive coin from an even higher grade. Population: 20 in 64, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
This is a highly lustrous example and each side is almost completely brilliant. As specialists know, the overdate is one of the great strike rarities in the series. This piece has good definition on the sprigs on Liberty's cap, but that detail soon fades around the area of the ear. Just a couple of minor marks on each side keep this impressive coin from an even higher grade. Population: 20 in 64, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1919 25C MS67 Full Head PCGS. This is a simply marvelous coin. Many collectors might exclaim upon viewing it, "Now this is what a MS67 Full Head Standing Liberty quarter should look like!" Both sides are lustrous, brilliant silver-white, with only a subliminal suggestion of golden patina near the upper obverse rim. But despite the lovely surfaces, the phenomenal strike is what first grabs the viewer's attention. All of the shield rivets, the tiny vertical lines in the shield, the individual links of Liberty's chain mail, are bold. Liberty even has an eye and an eyebrow, as well as an earhole and fully separated hairline all the way to the back of the head. The surfaces are primarily frosty, although a small prooflike area appears at the eagle's right (facing) upper wing. Only a couple of small luster grazes on the reverse possibly preclude an even finer grade. A wonderful coin for a type set. Population: 12 in 67 Full Head, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1919-D 25C MS63 Full Head NGC. This is a strongly struck Select example of an issue that is nearly always found weakly impressed. Liberty shows a complete separation of her hair all the way to the back of the head, and there is a earhole visible. Three olive sprigs are visible. Tiny die cracks appear above the head. While the head is not completely struck, it does meet the minimum requirements for a Full Head designation. The strike elsewhere is bold, with all chain-mail links and all but two shield rivets plain. Light shades of lilac and charcoal compete for territory with the predominating silver-gray. A bold die crack appears on the reverse from the eagle's right (facing) wing to the rim. There are few abrasions noted for the grade, although the luster is a bit diffuse, the likely grade determinant. Census: 2 in 63 Full Head, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1927-S 25C AU58 Full Head NGC. With the second-lowest mintage among Standing Liberty quarters, it is unsurprising that the 1927-S is a premium issue in all grades. The 1927-S is not just popular for its low production, however; between a typically poor strike that yielded comparatively few well-defined pieces, a low population of Mint State survivors resulting from low interest in saving examples of the year's coinage, and only gradual awareness of the issue's true importance, the result is fervent demand for the few high-end examples on the market today.
While not Mint State, this delightful piece offers exceptional visual appeal. Aside from a touch of friction on Liberty's legs and the eagle's breast, the surfaces are largely unaffected by the brief time this coin spent in circulation, and the bright silver surfaces retain most of their original luster. The devices display above-average definition for the issue overall, and the head shows three olive leaves, a line separating the hair from the brow, and a tiny indentation at the ear. An interesting alternative to the elusive Full Head Mint State 1927-S and its substantially higher cost. Census: 3 in 58 Full Head, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
While not Mint State, this delightful piece offers exceptional visual appeal. Aside from a touch of friction on Liberty's legs and the eagle's breast, the surfaces are largely unaffected by the brief time this coin spent in circulation, and the bright silver surfaces retain most of their original luster. The devices display above-average definition for the issue overall, and the head shows three olive leaves, a line separating the hair from the brow, and a tiny indentation at the ear. An interesting alternative to the elusive Full Head Mint State 1927-S and its substantially higher cost. Census: 3 in 58 Full Head, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Washington Quarters
1947-S 25C MS68 PCGS. Ex: Stella Colbert. A spectacularly toned example that has alternating orange, ruby-red, powder-blue, and aquamarine colors around wide margins, which in turn frame mostly brilliant centers. This lustrous and beautifully preserved Superb Gem is a prize for the toning enthusiast. The 1947-S is a low mintage issue, since only 5.5 million pieces were produced, and this high-grade example should be of great interest to the Registry Set collector. This is the first time an MS68 has been offered at public auction since a late 2008 offering by Teletrade, and this is the first example we have offered since October, 2006. Population: 3 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N491)
1949-D 25C MS68 PCGS. CAC. While the 1949-D Washington quarter is an available date in Mint State, coins at the MS68 level are extremely rare. The coin offered here is a solid Condition Census candidate and has realistic claims to finest known status.
The spectacular toning of this Superb Gem specimen is reminiscent of the NGC graded MS68 ★ example that first appeared in lot 7269 of the Central States Signature Auction (Heritage, 5/2004). Iridescent patterns of rose,emerald-green, and lavender colors highlight the technically perfect surfaces, and the striking details are full throughout. Certainly this piece will find a place in one of the finest Registry Sets of Washington quarters. Population: 2 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
The spectacular toning of this Superb Gem specimen is reminiscent of the NGC graded MS68 ★ example that first appeared in lot 7269 of the Central States Signature Auction (Heritage, 5/2004). Iridescent patterns of rose,emerald-green, and lavender colors highlight the technically perfect surfaces, and the striking details are full throughout. Certainly this piece will find a place in one of the finest Registry Sets of Washington quarters. Population: 2 in 68, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
Early Half Dollars
1794 50C Fine 12 PCGS. O-101a, R.4. The obverse is easily attributed by star 1 piercing the lowest hair curl, along with the positions of stars 2 and 15 in relation to the second curl and bust tip, respectively. The reverse shows 21 berries, also an easy attribution, with a die crack from the rim to the left of the first S into a pair of leaves. This later die state shows a sharply angled crack from the edge, through F and turning through a leaf pair, above the berry, and faintly to the last S. This is a solid Fine coin with considerable detail remaining in Liberty's hair and the eagle feathers. The surfaces are smooth and there none of the often-seen adjustment marks. The dentilation is bold on the reverse and portions of the obverse. The attractive color is pinkish-gray. A nice first-year example.
Ex: Auction '82 (RARCOA session, 8/1982), lot 745.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Auction '82 (RARCOA session, 8/1982), lot 745.(Registry values: N2998)
1794 50C Fine 12 ANACS. O-101a, R.4. Star 1 solidly pierces the lowest hair curl; star 15 touches the bust. Star 2 is close to a hair curl. The 21-berry reverse has the berries divided 10 left and 11 right, the only such. A die crack runs from the edge to a pair of leaves below the first S. In this die state a crack from the edge through F turns upward through the nearest leaf pair, just above the outer berry, through the single leaf and to the last S, here faintly visible. This is a silver-gray piece tinged with gold and blue accents, well-centered and lacking adjustment marks. All major types are clear, although there is some weakness near the right obverse rim. Minor abrasions are not overly distracting. An attractive example of this historic first-year type.(Registry values: N2998)
1795 50C 2 Leaves VF20 PCGS. CAC. O-106, R.6. The obverse shows Liberty's lowest hair curl equidistant from four star points. On the reverse, there are no outside berries below the left (facing) wing. The berries are arranged nine and 10, with two inside and two outside under the right wing. A heavy die break passes through the central reverse. This example shows smooth, distraction-free pinkish-gray surfaces with the moderate wear expected of the grade. There are no adjustment marks or singular abrasions visible on either side. This lovely R.6 example appears to just miss the lower end of the Condition Census.(Registry values: N2998)
1795 50C 2 Leaves XF45 NGC. O-105, R.4. O-105 is identified by the position of the lowest hair curl, which seems to rest atop the first star, and by the wide spacing of the letters S in STATES. Both wreath stems virtually touch a letter. Deep dove-gray and olive-green toning encompasses this impressively detailed Choice XF Flowing Hair half. Luster emerges from the stars, hair, legends, wreath, and wings. Careful evaluation with a lens fails to locate any apparent marks. A highly desirable representative of this popular and challenging introductory half dollar type. The present auction provides an outstanding opportunity for early half dollar collectors, who will find many lots of interest in three different sessions.(Registry values: N4719)
1795 50C 2 Leaves XF45 NGC. O-109, R.4. The lowest curl on the obverse is about equidistant from four points, two each on stars 1 and 2. The dentilation below star 1 is normal (unlike on O-108). The berries are arranged nine left and eight right on the reverse, and there are two inside berries under each wing and no outside berries. This is a lovely Choice XF example of this very scarce second-year variety. Considerable luster remains on powder-gray surfaces tinged with jade, rose, and gold. A wealth of pleasing detail appears, save for the softly struck reverse center, on the eagle's breast. There are no singular abrasions or adjustment marks.(Registry values: N4719)
1795 50C Small Head VG10 PCGS. O-127a-b, High R.6. The obverse is shattered like other later state pieces, and the upper die crack of the two parallel cracks in the right obverse field is faint. Thus, the right obverse field is not as noticeably raised as on some later state pieces. There is no evidence of the reverse crack at the lower left, but this may only be absent due to wear and surfaces. For the collector of die states, this lot offers an unprecedented opportunity to acquire the latest states of this obverse die.
This is a pleasing two-toned example with dark gray fields and light silver devices. Minor abrasions and scratches are evident on each side, but these are mostly consistent with the grade.
Ex: Baltimore Auction (Bowers and Merena, 11/2006), lot 3203; Westmoreland County Collection of Early Bust Halves, Part Two (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 951.
This is a pleasing two-toned example with dark gray fields and light silver devices. Minor abrasions and scratches are evident on each side, but these are mostly consistent with the grade.
Ex: Baltimore Auction (Bowers and Merena, 11/2006), lot 3203; Westmoreland County Collection of Early Bust Halves, Part Two (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 951.
1796 50C 16 Stars--Harshly Cleaned--NGC. VG Details. O-102, High R.5. The Draped Bust Small Eagle half dollar, bearing the dates 1796 or 1797, holds a special place in American numismatics. This key two-year design type is necessary for the completion of a type set of U.S. coinage, but its rarity and high price preclude its inclusion in all but the most advanced collections. Indeed, most collectors find it necessary to seek a specimen in low grade and/or with impairments. Thus, even Poor to Fine examples, often with flaws such as being plugged, reengraved, whizzed, or scratched, are subject to keen competition at auction.
The current VG Details coin displays a semibright silver-gray appearance with whispers of light tan-gold patina around the margins. Magnification reveals numerous hairlines, accounting for the NGC disclaimer. Neither side, however, shows significant abrasions. We mention an unobtrusive hit over the left serif of the Y in LIBERTY and a shallow linear abrasion above the ES of STATES to the O in OF for identification purposes only. Noticeable detail occurs on the bottom of Liberty's ear and in the hair curls to its lower left, and over most of the reverse save for a worn right (facing) wing and immediately adjacent palm leaves. The often-seen crack from the milling through stars 1 to 4 to the rim at 8 o'clock is relatively heavy and shows another crack from the star point closest to the rim to the milling. As intimated, this coin suffers only from a moderate cleaning that should not prevent spirited bidding.
Ex: Bernard L. Copeland Collection (Stack's, 4/1967), lot 851.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
The current VG Details coin displays a semibright silver-gray appearance with whispers of light tan-gold patina around the margins. Magnification reveals numerous hairlines, accounting for the NGC disclaimer. Neither side, however, shows significant abrasions. We mention an unobtrusive hit over the left serif of the Y in LIBERTY and a shallow linear abrasion above the ES of STATES to the O in OF for identification purposes only. Noticeable detail occurs on the bottom of Liberty's ear and in the hair curls to its lower left, and over most of the reverse save for a worn right (facing) wing and immediately adjacent palm leaves. The often-seen crack from the milling through stars 1 to 4 to the rim at 8 o'clock is relatively heavy and shows another crack from the star point closest to the rim to the milling. As intimated, this coin suffers only from a moderate cleaning that should not prevent spirited bidding.
Ex: Bernard L. Copeland Collection (Stack's, 4/1967), lot 851.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
1803 50C Small 3 AU58 NGC. O-104, R.3. Beautiful rose and ocean-blue patina endows the peripheries of this nicely struck example, which has extensive radiant luster and an extremely clean reverse. The right obverse field has a few unobtrusive marks. The sole Small 3 variety, and hence Overton-104 receives its own Guide Book listing. A die crack (as made) journeys through the T in LIBERTY to the hair, and portions of the date and Liberty's bust are die clashed across the upper reverse. Among the nicest examples of the variety. Census: 2 in 58, 1 finer (3/10).
Ex: Palm Beach Signature (Heritage, 11/2004), lot 7359; Richard Jewell Collection (ANR, 3/2005), lot 1742, which realized $8,625.
Ex: Palm Beach Signature (Heritage, 11/2004), lot 7359; Richard Jewell Collection (ANR, 3/2005), lot 1742, which realized $8,625.
1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem MS62 PCGS. O-109, R.1. The Draped Bust half dollars of 1806 break down into rough grouping that include an overdate, the Knobbed 6 and Pointed 6 obverses, and the No Stem and With Stem reverses. The Knobbed 6, No Stem die pairing, O-108, is a famous Guide Book-listed extreme rarity, but some other more-abstruse marriages are also extremely rare to unique.
The obverse of this available die pairing is usually easily recognized from the long, spiky segment at the rim between star 7 and the L in LIBERTY (here barely visible). The reverse is the No Stem type. This coin is remarkably lustrous for the grade, with gray centers on each side surrounded by blue-green toning around the margins. The strike is sharp around the peripheries, but somewhat soft in the centers, and there are no mentionable abrasions.
The obverse of this available die pairing is usually easily recognized from the long, spiky segment at the rim between star 7 and the L in LIBERTY (here barely visible). The reverse is the No Stem type. This coin is remarkably lustrous for the grade, with gray centers on each side surrounded by blue-green toning around the margins. The strike is sharp around the peripheries, but somewhat soft in the centers, and there are no mentionable abrasions.
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF30 PCGS. O-122, High R.6. This rare variety is immediately identifiable by the vertical die crack extending from the eagle's tail feathers to the top of the shield, as O-122 was the only die marriage this reverse was used for. Light gray in color with ample remaining detail amid the wear evident on the highest points. Herrman lists only four sales of finer examples of this variety, at least two of which are the same coin.
Ex: 2008 ANA Sale (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 464.(Registry values: N991)
Ex: 2008 ANA Sale (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 464.(Registry values: N991)
Bust Half Dollars
1807 50C Capped Bust, Large Stars MS65 PCGS. CAC. O-114, R.3. The Large Stars obverse shows openings in each star center, the B in LIBERTY is unfinished at the top, and it and the other letters of LIBERTY have horizontal hatch lines inside. Small die lumps appear below the 7 and above star 11. The reverse has the olive branch ending flush left with the C in the denomination. Each side of this marvelous Gem is moderately clashed, the reverse a bit more prominently.
Brilliant silver-white with mere dashes of pinkish-gray and subtle gold display full cartwheel luster, and pristine surfaces are essentially free of blemishes. The strike is as full and sharp as any we have seen.
Two examples of the O-114 die marriage are seemingly tied for top honors in the Condition Census of the variety. This piece is the sole finest 1807 Large Stars half dollar that PCGS has certified (3/10). We are unaware of any previous auction offerings of this example in the last 25 years. The other Gem specimen is the Norweb-Pryor-Prouty coin that most recently appeared for sale at auction a decade ago in Superior's October 2000 sale, lot 3273 where it realized $24,150. Before being upgraded, that coin was called MS60/63 in the Norweb Collection and MS63 in the Pryor Collection. The comparison indicates that the present Gem specimen is clearly the finest existing 1807 Large Stars half dollar.
Brilliant silver-white with mere dashes of pinkish-gray and subtle gold display full cartwheel luster, and pristine surfaces are essentially free of blemishes. The strike is as full and sharp as any we have seen.
Two examples of the O-114 die marriage are seemingly tied for top honors in the Condition Census of the variety. This piece is the sole finest 1807 Large Stars half dollar that PCGS has certified (3/10). We are unaware of any previous auction offerings of this example in the last 25 years. The other Gem specimen is the Norweb-Pryor-Prouty coin that most recently appeared for sale at auction a decade ago in Superior's October 2000 sale, lot 3273 where it realized $24,150. Before being upgraded, that coin was called MS60/63 in the Norweb Collection and MS63 in the Pryor Collection. The comparison indicates that the present Gem specimen is clearly the finest existing 1807 Large Stars half dollar.
1809 50C Normal Edge MS65 NGC. O-103, R.1. Dr. Glenn Peterson identifies this marriage by the tine above the inner point of star 5. Jade-green, golden-brown, and steel-gray toning adorns this lustrous Gem. Sharply struck throughout the margins, while the eagle's head and the curl above the clasp show moderate incompleteness. Smooth overall with only minor contact noted above Liberty's eyebrow, left of the 1 in the date, and on the field beneath the scroll. An outstanding example of this early Capped Bust date. 1809 halves are known with experimental edges, but the present piece appears to have the usual edge. Census: 8 in 65, 3 finer (3/10).
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1814 50C MS65 NGC. O-102a, R.3. NGC has certified a combined 21 examples as O-102 or O-102a, with the present piece as the single finest by two grades (3/10). The Overton marriage is interesting for its pattern of mint-made die rust on Liberty's neck. This lustrous and unabraded Gem exhibits light almond-gold and pearl-gray, with a whisper of charcoal toning near the rims. The strike is intricate aside from a few star centers. The finely granular surface texture is imparted by late stage dies, caused by metal flow of the flan toward the rim over the course of thousands of strikes.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1815/2 50C AU58 PCGS. O-101, the only dies for the year, R.2. Ex: Brown. Half dollar production was restricted by low silver bullion deposits in 1815, due to the harsh economic situation at the end of the War of 1812. Near the end of the year, enough bullion was accumulated to allow a small coinage of Capped Bust half dollars. A pair of dies left over from 1812 was pressed into service, and a numeral 5 was stamped over the 2 in the date to provide a suitable die for that year's coinage. The resulting mintage was a meager 47,150 pieces, the smallest total in the Capped Bust series.
The present coin is an rare near-Mint survivor, with sharp striking details and no noticeable marks. Each side shows rich rose, gray, and blue toning. Light die clashing is evident in the fields of both sides. Population: 12 in 58, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
The present coin is an rare near-Mint survivor, with sharp striking details and no noticeable marks. Each side shows rich rose, gray, and blue toning. Light die clashing is evident in the fields of both sides. Population: 12 in 58, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1819 50C MS65 NGC. O-113, R.1. Peach and sky-blue toning adorns the peripheries of this lustrous and magnificent Gem. The fields are impressively undisturbed by contact, and the strike is needle-sharp with the sole exception of the eagle's claws. Specialists identify O-113 by the center line of the second vertical stripe, which ascends to the third horizontal line. As of (3/10), NGC has certified 17 pieces as O-113, and only three qualify as Mint State. Among those three coins, one grades MS62 and the other piece is tied with the present coin as the finest.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2007), lot 1480.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2007), lot 1480.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1822/1 50C MS65 NGC. O-101, R.1. Both sides display peripheral peach-gold toning, although it is more prominent on the reverse. Light cream-gray fills the fields and devices. Marks are completely absent save for a pair of faint abrasions on the field beneath the scroll. This lustrous representative has an intricate strike and unsurpassable eye appeal. A condition census example, tied with a PCGS MS65 in second place behind only the Kaufman/Joseph C. Thomas specimen, an NGC MS66 which we auctioned in 1999 and again in last year's Central States Signature.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1825 50C --Damaged--NCS. VF Details. O-118, High R.7. Recently discovered, this is the fourth known 1825 O-118 half dollar, one of the major new variety discoveries after publication of the 1970 second edition of Overton. All four known examples grade Fine or Very Fine.
The obverse is a new die that was unknown to Overton. Aside from the prominent die crack from the border to the low curl between the 2 and 5, it also has sharp recutting of the three lowest points of star 11. The reverse die was also used for 1824 O-116 and 1825 O-103. The E and D of UNITED are joined, with the D slightly higher. The A and M of AMERICA are also solidly joined, with MERI each extremely close but separated.
Bust Half Nut Club member Olin Carter discovered the variety about 1983 at an Oregon coin shop. Sheridan Downey has described the discovery coin as Fine sharpness with dull surfaces. It is the plate coin in the third and fourth editions of Overton.
Pennsylvania collector Charles Erb located the second example in the early 1990s, and sold the coin to the late Charlton E. "Swampy" Meyer, Jr., of Louisiana. That coin was used to illustrate the die crack at the date in Dr. Glenn Peterson's reference, The Ultimate Guide to Attributing Bust Half Dollars. The Erb-Meyer specimen grades about VF20 or a little finer.
A third example was discovered after it was submitted to ANACS for attribution and grading. The coin was certified as VF20, and appeared in our May 2008 Long Beach auction where it realized $69,000.
The fourth example, the coin offered here, was recently discovered by our consigner who wishes to remain anonymous. It has the details of a VF20 or 25 coin, with minor damage as noted on the holder. The obverse has a few tiny scrapes on the bust, and both sides have myriad fine scratches. However, the toning is deep steel in the fields, with light grayish-tan on the devices, and is sufficient to mask the scratches so that they are mostly only visible with magnification.
Although the present offering is the second example of this variety that we have offered in two years, it is only the fourth offering of the variety all time, to the best of our knowledge. Sheridan Downey offered the Overton plate coin at auction in 1994 (for $50,500) and again in 2001 (for $52,553). He offered the piece a third time in 2004, that time via a fixed price list at $57,500.
With the discovery of this fourth specimen, the rarity rating of 1825 O-118 drops from Low R.8 to High R.7. Today, only the 1827 O-149 with three known and the 1829 O-120 with two known remain R.8 among the Capped Bust half dollars. Even as High R.7, the 1825 O-118 is still the third rarest variety of the entire series. Only two other varieties, 1817/4 O-102 with nine known and 1823 O-113 with 10 or 11 known, retain the R.7 rating among business strikes in this series.
Along with the 1827 and 1829 varieties, the 1825 O-118 is one of the "Big Three" in the Capped Bust half dollar series. The quality of any piece offered is secondary to the opportunity of bidding and acquisition.(Registry values: N208)
The obverse is a new die that was unknown to Overton. Aside from the prominent die crack from the border to the low curl between the 2 and 5, it also has sharp recutting of the three lowest points of star 11. The reverse die was also used for 1824 O-116 and 1825 O-103. The E and D of UNITED are joined, with the D slightly higher. The A and M of AMERICA are also solidly joined, with MERI each extremely close but separated.
Bust Half Nut Club member Olin Carter discovered the variety about 1983 at an Oregon coin shop. Sheridan Downey has described the discovery coin as Fine sharpness with dull surfaces. It is the plate coin in the third and fourth editions of Overton.
Pennsylvania collector Charles Erb located the second example in the early 1990s, and sold the coin to the late Charlton E. "Swampy" Meyer, Jr., of Louisiana. That coin was used to illustrate the die crack at the date in Dr. Glenn Peterson's reference, The Ultimate Guide to Attributing Bust Half Dollars. The Erb-Meyer specimen grades about VF20 or a little finer.
A third example was discovered after it was submitted to ANACS for attribution and grading. The coin was certified as VF20, and appeared in our May 2008 Long Beach auction where it realized $69,000.
The fourth example, the coin offered here, was recently discovered by our consigner who wishes to remain anonymous. It has the details of a VF20 or 25 coin, with minor damage as noted on the holder. The obverse has a few tiny scrapes on the bust, and both sides have myriad fine scratches. However, the toning is deep steel in the fields, with light grayish-tan on the devices, and is sufficient to mask the scratches so that they are mostly only visible with magnification.
Although the present offering is the second example of this variety that we have offered in two years, it is only the fourth offering of the variety all time, to the best of our knowledge. Sheridan Downey offered the Overton plate coin at auction in 1994 (for $50,500) and again in 2001 (for $52,553). He offered the piece a third time in 2004, that time via a fixed price list at $57,500.
With the discovery of this fourth specimen, the rarity rating of 1825 O-118 drops from Low R.8 to High R.7. Today, only the 1827 O-149 with three known and the 1829 O-120 with two known remain R.8 among the Capped Bust half dollars. Even as High R.7, the 1825 O-118 is still the third rarest variety of the entire series. Only two other varieties, 1817/4 O-102 with nine known and 1823 O-113 with 10 or 11 known, retain the R.7 rating among business strikes in this series.
Along with the 1827 and 1829 varieties, the 1825 O-118 is one of the "Big Three" in the Capped Bust half dollar series. The quality of any piece offered is secondary to the opportunity of bidding and acquisition.(Registry values: N208)
1829/7 50C MS65 NGC. O-102, R.2. The overdate is bold and affects all four digits, and well deserves its status as a separate Guide Book variety. This obverse die was mated with two separate reverse dies, O-102 being the scarcer of the two die marriages. Any discussion along these lines is, however, academic, as all overdate Bust Halves that grade as fine as the present Gem are sure to elicit strong bids from specialists. In addition, this is a simply beautiful coin whose razor sharp strike has to be seen to be fully appreciated. The surfaces are pristine and frosty beneath rich lavender-charcoal toning. Warmer orange, gold, and olive colored accents are interspersed throughout. NGC and PCGS combined report only ten 1829/7 Half Dollars of both die varieties in MS65, and only 5 finer (3/10).
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2001), lot 6517, which realized $6,900.(Registry values: N4719)
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2001), lot 6517, which realized $6,900.(Registry values: N4719)
Reeded Edge Half Dollars
1837 50C MS65 NGC. JR-27. Identifiable as a JR-27 from Jules Reiver's 1988 Variety Identification Manual for United States Reeded Edge Half Dollars, 1836-1839. The reverse most clearly confirms this, showing three engraver's scratches down to the right between the D of UNITED and the S of STATES, a die scratch up to the left from the top of the eagle's left (facing) wing, and a horizontal scratch from the left top corner of the shield to the wing below the top. To Reiver's attributions, we would add several die scratches through 50. On the obverse, the 8 and 3 of the date are relatively close, and there are lines up to the left from the lips and upper chin. Some other lines and lumps Reiver described are not discernible on the present coin.
Vivid yellow-gold, cobalt-blue, and lavender toning encircles the obverse border, framing the golden-tan central area. The same peripheral color pattern occurs on the reverse, but the center takes on deeper lavender and golden-brown undertones. Pleasing luster adorns both sides, and a sharp strike results in excellent detail on the design features, including strong dentilation. Close inspection with a loupe reveals just a few minor obverse handling marks, none worthy of individual mention. A truly attractive Gem in all respects. Census: 43 in 65, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Vivid yellow-gold, cobalt-blue, and lavender toning encircles the obverse border, framing the golden-tan central area. The same peripheral color pattern occurs on the reverse, but the center takes on deeper lavender and golden-brown undertones. Pleasing luster adorns both sides, and a sharp strike results in excellent detail on the design features, including strong dentilation. Close inspection with a loupe reveals just a few minor obverse handling marks, none worthy of individual mention. A truly attractive Gem in all respects. Census: 43 in 65, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1837 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. Blended apple-green, golden-brown, and dove-gray embraces this satiny and richly toned Capped Bust half. Both sides are completely free from abrasions, although mint-made clashmarks from the left (facing) wing are present near Liberty's chin, and slender die cracks encompass the majority of both peripheries. Virtually unimprovable in terms of technical quality. The 50 CENTS design was only struck for two years, and since the 1836 is a low mintage rarity, type collectors sharpen their focus on the 1837. Certified in an old green label holder. Population: 6 in 66, 2 finer.(Registry values: N7079)
Seated Half Dollars
1840 50C Small Letters, MS65 NGC. WB-101, with the normal date. From a large mintage of 1.4 million pieces, the 1840 Seated Liberty half dollar is an available date in circulated grades, but the issue becomes very scarce in Mint State. At the Gem level, the 1840 is extremely rare, as NGC has certified only the present coin in MS65, with none finer; while PCGS has graded five specimens in this grade, with five finer (3/10). The present coin is a delightful Gem specimen, with frosty mint luster and sharp striking details throughout. The surfaces are mostly brilliant, with just a hint of rose on each side.(Registry values: N7079)
1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS66 NGC. Although the 1853 Arrows and Rays half dollar is a common issue with a mintage exceeding 3.5 million coins, most examples seen are in the lower reaches of AU or lower-end Uncirculated. Many examples of the issue are darkly toned, or have excessive contact marks or indifferent luster. This piece, however, has thick, satinlike surfaces that are nearly flawless. In fact, the only surface anomalies we see are some pronounced clash marks on each side that occurred at the time of striking. The coin is fully brilliant and untoned with a soft silver-white appearance. The strike is adequate if not bold, with mentionable softness on stars 12 and 13 and Liberty's exposed foot near the rim. Radiant cartwheel luster abounds on both sides, and it is difficult to imagine an example of the issue that offers more eye appeal than the present example.
First-year type coins, such as the present piece are perennial favorites among large segments of the collecting public, and they also appear to have a future that is equally bright. Census: 15 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1)
First-year type coins, such as the present piece are perennial favorites among large segments of the collecting public, and they also appear to have a future that is equally bright. Census: 15 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1)
Confederate States of America
1861 50C Scott Restrike AU55 PCGS. Breen-8002. In 1879, J.W. Scott obtained the reverse die for the Confederate half dollar from coin dealer Ebenezer Locke Mason, Jr. Scott then located 500 1861-dated Seated halves, machined off the reverses, and restruck them with the Confederate reverse die. Because of this restriking on an already struck coin, all known examples show softness on the obverse devices. This flattening of the devices is a sacrifice that had to be made in order to bring up the reverse details. This is a dusky charcoal-gray representative with pleasing sharpness on the reverse (but a notably weak obverse) and only a hint of granularity. Listed on page 391 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1861 50C Scott Restrike MS61 PCGS. Breen-8002. The so-called Scott Restrikes of the extremely rare (four known) Confederate half dollars were produced to the extent of 500 pieces, all overstruck (supposedly) in 1879 on 1861-O half dollars, some of which were circulated. (These were struck on planed-off reverses, so today it is impossible to identify any O mintmark that might once have been on the reverse.) On this example, as always, the obverse is weak from the restriking. The surfaces display medium-density gray toning overall, with surprisingly good underlying luster. A couple of short, darker-gray grease stains appear in the reverse center. A few abrasions are noted, mostly on the obverse. A fascinating memento of one of the dark pages from our country's history, listed on page 391 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 23 in 61, 44 finer (3/10).
Seated Half Dollars
1870-CC 50C XF45 PCGS. Die marriage 1-A, mintmark wide, second C low. The Wiley plate coin, from the author's collection. As with all denominations of this date and denomination, the 1870-CC half dollar is predictably rare. The mintage was 54,617 pieces, but almost no examples were set aside at the time of striking and few were saved in later years. Apparently the newly opened Mint struggled in its first year of production. Of the three obverse dies used to strike this issue, advanced die abrasion is well documented on one of the dies, resulting in partial or no drapery. This coin is struck from that die pairing, showing only a trace of the drapery, and is the best example of the date from the famous "Louisiana Hoard."
While many 1870-CC halves are not well struck, this piece is, as seen in the entry for the 1870-CC on page 169 in Wiley's Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars. A faint trace of mint luster can still be seen around the peripheral devices, and the surfaces are toned medium gray with a reddish undertone. A strike-through (a piece of wire, perhaps?) is located near star 2, and there is a short, diagonal mark on Liberty's cheek; otherwise, the surfaces are lightly and unremarkably abraded.
Ex: W. Marvin Acree Collection (Overton, 1/1963); 1975 ANA Auction (Superior, 8/1975); Bill Grayson; Roy Pohler (1978); Randy Wiley (1988, said to be the finest 1-A in the "Louisiana Hoard"). Certified by PCGS 4/2005.(Registry values: N4719)
While many 1870-CC halves are not well struck, this piece is, as seen in the entry for the 1870-CC on page 169 in Wiley's Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars. A faint trace of mint luster can still be seen around the peripheral devices, and the surfaces are toned medium gray with a reddish undertone. A strike-through (a piece of wire, perhaps?) is located near star 2, and there is a short, diagonal mark on Liberty's cheek; otherwise, the surfaces are lightly and unremarkably abraded.
Ex: W. Marvin Acree Collection (Overton, 1/1963); 1975 ANA Auction (Superior, 8/1975); Bill Grayson; Roy Pohler (1978); Randy Wiley (1988, said to be the finest 1-A in the "Louisiana Hoard"). Certified by PCGS 4/2005.(Registry values: N4719)
1878-CC 50C AU50 PCGS. WB-101. Medium Mintmark. Identifiable as a 101 by the lower second C in the mintmark. This is an early die state as seen by the lack of die cracking, but the 101 variety is confirmed by the presence of die lumps on each of Liberty's calves. This variety is almost impossible to locate in AU.
The 1878-CC is a very scarce mintmarked half, and scarce for the same reason as the 1878-S: Passage of the Bland-Allison Act diverted the Mint's attention to the production of silver dollars rather than subsidiary coinage. This is a slightly circulated example that has original deep blue-gray toning overall and a slight undertone of reddish patina. A few field marks are scattered over each side, but none are singularly remarkable.(Registry values: N2998)
The 1878-CC is a very scarce mintmarked half, and scarce for the same reason as the 1878-S: Passage of the Bland-Allison Act diverted the Mint's attention to the production of silver dollars rather than subsidiary coinage. This is a slightly circulated example that has original deep blue-gray toning overall and a slight undertone of reddish patina. A few field marks are scattered over each side, but none are singularly remarkable.(Registry values: N2998)
1878-S 50C VG8 NGC. The rarity and fame of the 1878-S half dollar are not based on its mintage of 12,000 pieces, but rather on its unavailability. While no documentary evidence has surfaced to support the claim, it would seem that passage of the Bland-Allison Act in 1878 was more than coincidental in explaining the rarity of the 1878-S half. The reason for the transition to silver dollar production and the omission of half dollars is explained in Breen (1988): "Why silver dollars rather than small change? Because each silver dollar was heavier than two halves, four quarters, or 10 dimes." While this may seem like a minor point on the surface, when one considers that the Treasury was required by the Bland-Allison Act to purchase between 2 and 4 million ounces of newly mined silver each month, the differences between striking smaller denominations and silver dollars adds up quickly. Since the Bland-Allison Act was passed February 28, 1878, it is safe to assume that the 12,000 1878-S half dollars were struck prior to that date, and no more followed. Only one die pairing was used, and all authentic coins show a die chip (seen on the coins as a lump) high in the recessed area between the left edge of the reverse shield and the first set of vertical stripes.
The availability of 1878-S half dollars in any grade is far less than even the mintage of 12,000 pieces would indicate. According to Bill Bugert's A Register of Liberty Seated Half Dollar Varieties,Volume I, San Francisco Branch Mint, "Circulating coinage was heavily used and consumed by the booming California economy of the late 1870's. Consequently, the few 1878-S half dollars that entered circulation were quickly worn and eventually discarded." It is estimated that 60 or so coins are known, but to date (3/10), the two major grading services have only certified 38 coins in all grades, and the grade range is wide, from Fair 2 to MS66. Approximately half of the certified coins known are circulated. The 1878-S is important to collectors for two reasons: It is the final half dollar of the Seated Liberty design produced in the San Francisco Mint, and, much more importantly, it is the undisputed key to the With Motto half dollar series. In fact, in the entire series only two other coins are rarer, the 1853-O No Arrows and the 1847/6.
The surfaces of this piece are unremarkable and typical for a heavily circulated Seated half dollar. Even wear is seen over the design elements and the lighter gray motifs are surrounded by deeper gray accents at the margins. For pedigree identification we note a nick on Liberty's left (facing) arm, another in the right obverse field, and a planchet flaw at the tips of the upper left leaves on the reverse just below the end of the eagle's left (facing) wingtip. This is only the second time this coin has been offered at public auction. It was a newly discovered example when it was sold four years ago in an ANR auction. Sure to be of interest to a wide audience of buyers, not only of Seated halves but also of 19th century U.S. rarities as well.
Ex: Old West and Franklinton Collections (ANR, 8/2006), lot 642, where it brought $34,500.(Registry values: N4719)
The availability of 1878-S half dollars in any grade is far less than even the mintage of 12,000 pieces would indicate. According to Bill Bugert's A Register of Liberty Seated Half Dollar Varieties,Volume I, San Francisco Branch Mint, "Circulating coinage was heavily used and consumed by the booming California economy of the late 1870's. Consequently, the few 1878-S half dollars that entered circulation were quickly worn and eventually discarded." It is estimated that 60 or so coins are known, but to date (3/10), the two major grading services have only certified 38 coins in all grades, and the grade range is wide, from Fair 2 to MS66. Approximately half of the certified coins known are circulated. The 1878-S is important to collectors for two reasons: It is the final half dollar of the Seated Liberty design produced in the San Francisco Mint, and, much more importantly, it is the undisputed key to the With Motto half dollar series. In fact, in the entire series only two other coins are rarer, the 1853-O No Arrows and the 1847/6.
The surfaces of this piece are unremarkable and typical for a heavily circulated Seated half dollar. Even wear is seen over the design elements and the lighter gray motifs are surrounded by deeper gray accents at the margins. For pedigree identification we note a nick on Liberty's left (facing) arm, another in the right obverse field, and a planchet flaw at the tips of the upper left leaves on the reverse just below the end of the eagle's left (facing) wingtip. This is only the second time this coin has been offered at public auction. It was a newly discovered example when it was sold four years ago in an ANR auction. Sure to be of interest to a wide audience of buyers, not only of Seated halves but also of 19th century U.S. rarities as well.
Ex: Old West and Franklinton Collections (ANR, 8/2006), lot 642, where it brought $34,500.(Registry values: N4719)
1879 50C MS67 ★ NGC. Of the 4,800 business strike half dollars coined in 1879, the limited number of Superb Gem survivors never fail to excite bidders when they appear at auction. In addition to unqualified technical superiority, this coin's desirability is enhanced by beautiful golden-brown and aqua-blue target toning that circles the borders on each side. Pinpoint striking details are seen throughout and there are no obvious or distracting abrasions. A beautiful coin that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Census: 2 in MS67 ★ , one piece is numerically finer, an MS68 (3/10).(Registry values: N1)
Barber Half Dollars
1904-S 50C MS61 NGC. The 1904-S half dollar is a coin that should not be a major rarity. True, the mintage was low with only 553,038 pieces struck. But that alone does not explain the difficulty of this issue. The 1905-O had an even lower mintage with a mere 505,000 pieces produced. So what happened? In an article in the August 26, 2003 issue of Numismatic News, Paul Green speculated:
Perhaps. But it seems more likely that some unrecorded melting occurred rather than half a million coins being lost in an earthquake. In any case, the 1904-S is the scarcest issue in the Barber half series above VG. This is a bright coin that has a light layer of reddish patina over each side that deepens slightly around the margins. The striking details are sharp, but not completely brought up, with the usual softness at the front of Liberty's hair curls and eagle's talons. Each side is minimally abraded with no marks worthy of singular mention. This is a rare opportunity for the specialist in this challenging series. Census: 4 in 61, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
"One possible reason is the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. The city was destroyed, the banks where coins were stored were destroyed, homes and businesses were destroyed and the 1904-S had only been in circulation less than two years. Moreover, coins made back then in San Francisco tended to stay close to home.
We cannot say with certainty, but the 1906 disaster is the one unique thing that occurred that can explain the higher prices of the 1904-S."
Perhaps. But it seems more likely that some unrecorded melting occurred rather than half a million coins being lost in an earthquake. In any case, the 1904-S is the scarcest issue in the Barber half series above VG. This is a bright coin that has a light layer of reddish patina over each side that deepens slightly around the margins. The striking details are sharp, but not completely brought up, with the usual softness at the front of Liberty's hair curls and eagle's talons. Each side is minimally abraded with no marks worthy of singular mention. This is a rare opportunity for the specialist in this challenging series. Census: 4 in 61, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1898 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. Exceptional production standards coupled with an unusually high number of proof sets and singles that were saved in pristine condition accounts for the relatively "large" number of high quality survivors known of this date. This piece, as an example, appears to be perfect. We just see no contact marks on either side. And that is saying quite a lot, since the surfaces are mostly brilliant in the centers, with just a bit of golden peripheral toning on each side. The devices are heavily frosted, and coupled with the deeply reflective fields the result is a coin with Deep Cameo contrast. Population: 2 in 68 Deep Cameo, 0 finer (2/10).(Registry values: P1)
Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1917 50C MS67 NGC. In the context of early date Walking Liberty half dollars, the 1917 is a common issue. The original mintage of 12.3 million pieces is the highest total for any date in the series before 1936, and its availability in Mint State makes the coin a favorite candidate for a type collection. Surprisingly, the issue's availability drops off sharply above the Gem level. Examples at the MS66 level are scarce, and only six coins have been certified in the Superb Gem grade by NGC and PCGS combined, with none finer (3/10).
The present coin is a spectacular specimen, with nearly perfect matte-like surfaces and thick, frosty mint luster. The pale brilliant and lilac centers are highlighted by a streak of golden-rose color along the right obverse. Overall eye appeal is awesome. Census: 4 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
The present coin is a spectacular specimen, with nearly perfect matte-like surfaces and thick, frosty mint luster. The pale brilliant and lilac centers are highlighted by a streak of golden-rose color along the right obverse. Overall eye appeal is awesome. Census: 4 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1919-S 50C MS66 NGC. The 1919-S has the highest mintage of the three 1919 half dollars, but it was apparently saved less. It is not as prestigious as the 1919-D, but is still an important and rare coin in the higher Mint State grades.
A review of NGC and PCGS population data indicates the numbers of 1919-S half dollars drop significantly at the MS65 level, and again in Premium Gem, where fewer than 20 examples have been seen. A solitary coin is rated MS67.
Pastel multicolored toning bathes both sides of this radiantly lustrous MS66 specimen. The strike is sharp overall, including near-complete detail on the branch hand. Well-preserved surfaces reveal just a couple of obverse grade-consistent marks. Census: 8 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
A review of NGC and PCGS population data indicates the numbers of 1919-S half dollars drop significantly at the MS65 level, and again in Premium Gem, where fewer than 20 examples have been seen. A solitary coin is rated MS67.
Pastel multicolored toning bathes both sides of this radiantly lustrous MS66 specimen. The strike is sharp overall, including near-complete detail on the branch hand. Well-preserved surfaces reveal just a couple of obverse grade-consistent marks. Census: 8 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1920-D 50C MS65 NGC. From a smallish mintage of 1.5 million pieces, the rarity of the 1920-D Walking Liberty half dollar in high grade is not appreciated by nonspecialists. Experts believe only 40-50 examples of the 1920-D are extant in Gem condition, and population data from the leading grading services corresponds closely with this estimate. The 1920-D is actually rarer than such acknowledged low-mintage keys as the 1919 and 1921, both issues with much smaller mintage figures.
The present coin is a magnificent Gem example, with brilliant surfaces overlayed by pale reddish patina, evenly distributed over both sides. The strike is remarkable for a Walking Liberty issue, with close to full details showing in the skirt. Only a few details at the top of the skirt lines lack definition, and there is clear separation between the thumb and forefinger. The details of the eagle's leg are a little soft, as always seen. The only mentionable marks are an oval-shaped light chocolate colored stain above the motto, and a faint grease stain in the left obverse field. Census: 15 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin is a magnificent Gem example, with brilliant surfaces overlayed by pale reddish patina, evenly distributed over both sides. The strike is remarkable for a Walking Liberty issue, with close to full details showing in the skirt. Only a few details at the top of the skirt lines lack definition, and there is clear separation between the thumb and forefinger. The details of the eagle's leg are a little soft, as always seen. The only mentionable marks are an oval-shaped light chocolate colored stain above the motto, and a faint grease stain in the left obverse field. Census: 15 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1920-S 50C MS66 NGC. The 1920-S Walking Liberty half dollar boasts a large mintage of 4.6 million pieces. The issue is an available date, in absolute terms, in all grades up to the Gem level. However, in the context of the series, the 1920-S is challenging in MS63 and quite difficult to locate in higher grades. At the Premium Gem level, NGC has certified nine examples, with two finer; while PCGS has graded only four specimens in MS66, with none finer (3/10).
The present coin is a lovely Premium Gem, with light wisps of reddish patina covering the otherwise brilliant surfaces. This specimen is well struck for the issue, with noticeable separation of the thumb and forefinger on Liberty's hand. Liberty's head, skirt lines and the eagle's leg all show the softness typical of this issue. Terrific, bright mint frost is present on the devices. As expected from the grade, no mentionable marks are evident.(Registry values: N7079)
The present coin is a lovely Premium Gem, with light wisps of reddish patina covering the otherwise brilliant surfaces. This specimen is well struck for the issue, with noticeable separation of the thumb and forefinger on Liberty's hand. Liberty's head, skirt lines and the eagle's leg all show the softness typical of this issue. Terrific, bright mint frost is present on the devices. As expected from the grade, no mentionable marks are evident.(Registry values: N7079)
1921-S 50C MS63 NGC. CAC. As the series key in Mint State, the 1921-S Walking Liberty half needs no introduction to series aficionados. A quick look at the NGC Population Report reveals that the certified population of the 1921-S is about one-third that of the 1921 or the 1921-D in MS63. Specifically, NGC has certified 13 examples of the 1921-S in MS63, compared to 33 of the 1921 and 37 of the 1921-D.
The present specimen is remarkably unabraded for an MS63 coin, with no mentionable marks throughout both sides. The luster is somewhat subdued, however, likely holding the piece back from an even finer grade. Each side has touches of even, light gray-rose patina. The strike is a bit soft on the head and the eagle's breast feathers, but this is a piece that would fit into a nice mostly Gem set with no apology.(Registry values: N4719)
The present specimen is remarkably unabraded for an MS63 coin, with no mentionable marks throughout both sides. The luster is somewhat subdued, however, likely holding the piece back from an even finer grade. Each side has touches of even, light gray-rose patina. The strike is a bit soft on the head and the eagle's breast feathers, but this is a piece that would fit into a nice mostly Gem set with no apology.(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1936 50C PR67 NGC. To say that the Walking Liberty series is merely "popular" would probably be a serious understatement. There are hordes of collectors who mention it in the same breath with the High Relief Saint-Gaudens double eagle, and some who unequivocally say it is America's finest coinage design.
This Superb Gem would definitely be the crown jewel for collectors of the proof Walking Liberty set. There are none certified finer at either service, save for a single PR68 at PCGS. This silver-white Superb Gem shows the lack of contrast usually seen on the issue. It also lacks any mentionable impairments, with a full strike and excellent eye appeal. Census: 76 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
This Superb Gem would definitely be the crown jewel for collectors of the proof Walking Liberty set. There are none certified finer at either service, save for a single PR68 at PCGS. This silver-white Superb Gem shows the lack of contrast usually seen on the issue. It also lacks any mentionable impairments, with a full strike and excellent eye appeal. Census: 76 in 67, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Franklin Half Dollars
1953-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines ANACS. Randy Campbell, discussing the 1953-S half dollar in a September 8, 1997 Coin World article, says: "The 1953-S is among the most weakly struck dates in the Franklin series. The bell lines will be very, very flat."
A well executed strike left excellent definition on the Premium Gem specimen in this lot, including crisp detail on the bell lettering, in addition to the Full Bell Lines. Fully lustrous surfaces are visited by whispers of golden-red patina around some of the peripheral areas. A few minor reverse marks do not distract. Excellent technical quality and aesthetic appeal.(Registry values: N7079)
A well executed strike left excellent definition on the Premium Gem specimen in this lot, including crisp detail on the bell lettering, in addition to the Full Bell Lines. Fully lustrous surfaces are visited by whispers of golden-red patina around some of the peripheral areas. A few minor reverse marks do not distract. Excellent technical quality and aesthetic appeal.(Registry values: N7079)
Early Dollars
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves AU50 NGC. B-5, BB-27, R.1. The small incused bar or tine of metal in the obverse field behind Liberty's hair provides instant identification of this most-available early dollar variety, together with the Three Leaves reverse that is shared with BB-25 and BB-26. The bar here is light but noticeable. The only surface disturbances on this appealing AU specimen are a long, thin planchet depression on the reverse between OF and AMERICA, and a couple of light, diagonal grease stains in the center reverse. The surfaces are medium gray, with sharply contrasting light reddish-tan devices. Several random die adjustment marks appear on the reverse. The apparent softness in the obverse center is not entirely a function of the strike, but also a function of Liberty being deeply recessed in the die, so that the coins wore more quickly in circulation.(Registry values: N4719)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves--Reverse Tooled--NGC. AU Details. B-6, BB-25, R.3. Upon initial evaluation, this is an impressive scarcer variety Flowing Hair dollar, partly lustrous and toned light cream-gray and almond-gold. The strike is crisp, and wear is minor and generally limited to Liberty's cheek and the eagle's breast. Close inspection reveals that the central reverse field has been smoothed, above and below the eagle's head, and beneath both wings. Nonetheless, a desirable example that has nearly complete design detail.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves AU53 NGC. B-5, BB-27, R.1. Die State III. The most commonly encountered 1795 die variety, most easily attributed by the angling die scratch behind Liberty's head. The strike is curiously sharp around the peripheries on each side, but the centers are noticeably weak in definition. Lightly abraded and also equally light in color. The reverse shows slight streakiness from tiny specks of grease that were struck into the planchet at the time of manufacture. An outstanding Flowing Hair dollar and an excellent type coin.(Registry values: N4719)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves AU53 NGC. B-5, BB-27, R.1. The reverse of this bright silver piece has a faint die crack through the first T in STATES to the upper left and right leaves, as described for another example of the variety. The crack is unlisted in the Bowers-Borckardt reference, but may be present on more examples than we might suspect. Both sides of this piece have attractive silvery-white surfaces with splashes of subtle champagne toning over satiny luster. A few faint hairlines are evident with examination aided by a glass, but this remains an entirely pleasing representative of its popular variety.(Registry values: N4719)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves AU55 PCGS. B-7, BB-18, R.3. Die State I. On this Three Leaves variety with the Head of 1794, there is a pair of berries below the first S in STATES, and star 15 points well below the bust tip. This variety is generally found in the lower grades. Bowers' Silver Dollar Encyclopedia estimates that 500 to 800 examples exist in all grades.
This is a marvelous example, with original, problem-free grayish-gold surfaces on both sides. Only a light whisper of wear touches the surfaces, and the only relevant mark is a nick well-hidden in Liberty's rear hair curls. Some planchet adjustment marks appear in the central reverse.
This appears to be the third-finest B-7, BB-18 that we have ever offered since we began maintaining our Permanent Auction Archives, behind the Eliasberg MS64 specimen and the AU58 PCGS coin in the 2010 FUN Sale. For all Three Leaves varieties, PCGS has certified 46 in this grade, with 63 finer--and it is a sure bet most of them are the R.1 B-5, BB-27. Since PCGS began attributing varieties, the finest B-7, BB-18 dollar they have certified is a single AU50.(Registry values: N4719)
This is a marvelous example, with original, problem-free grayish-gold surfaces on both sides. Only a light whisper of wear touches the surfaces, and the only relevant mark is a nick well-hidden in Liberty's rear hair curls. Some planchet adjustment marks appear in the central reverse.
This appears to be the third-finest B-7, BB-18 that we have ever offered since we began maintaining our Permanent Auction Archives, behind the Eliasberg MS64 specimen and the AU58 PCGS coin in the 2010 FUN Sale. For all Three Leaves varieties, PCGS has certified 46 in this grade, with 63 finer--and it is a sure bet most of them are the R.1 B-5, BB-27. Since PCGS began attributing varieties, the finest B-7, BB-18 dollar they have certified is a single AU50.(Registry values: N4719)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves XF45 NGC. B-2, BB-20. Easily distinguished by a die scratch by star 4 on the obverse, and the positioning of one of the berries below the right corner of the I in UNITED on the reverse. A somewhat scarcer variety with only 200-400 pieces believed known in all grades, but most grade no finer than Fine. This much above average BB-20 is struck from dies rotated about 30 degrees clockwise and displays attractive orange-gold accents. Close examination to the right of the eagle's neck reveals a small round area that is quite similar to other examples from this year with known silver plugs. However, this is merely a circular die void.
Ex: 2009 FUN Sale (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 3929.(Registry values: P4)
Ex: 2009 FUN Sale (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 3929.(Registry values: P4)
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Silver Plug AU55 PCGS. B-7, BB-18, R.3 as a variety, likely R.5 as a Silver Plug. Bowers-Borckardt Die State I. The Flowing Hair obverse shows the rounded-bust Head of 1794 rather than the pointed-bust Head of 1795. The date is widely spaced, and star 1 pierces the lowest lock of hair. There are three leaves under each eagle's wing. There are 14 berries, seven on each branch, and the E in AMERICA is double-punched at the top. In this reverse die state, two tiny die flaws appear reverse near the left ribbon end.
The Silver Plug-style dollars are known in several different die combinations among the silver dollars of 1795, including the B-3, BB-11; B-4, BB-14; B-7, BB-18, as here; B-1, BB-21; and B-5, BB-27. They are a relatively recent discovery. It is believed that they are, in effect, the opposite of the much more commonly seen die adjustment marks on early silver or gold; that is, they were used to bring a lower-weight silver planchet up to standard before striking, rather than filing down an overweight planchet. Because the plugs were inserted before striking, they can be difficult to detect afterward; they can, under normal circumstances, blend in with the rest of the coin's surface. Some Silver Plug 1795 half dollars are known, as well as a single Silver Plug 1794 silver dollar. (Although no early gold coins are known that were plugged at the Mint before striking, the existence of two different silver denominations does raise that fascinating possibility.)
On the present piece, the silver plug blends in nicely with the surroundings due to its similar color. A 5x loupe, however, clearly reveals the circular plug that revolves almost exactly around the die-centering mark, a feature that is incused into the die and struck in relief on the coin. The prevailing color is silver-gray, with some lilac hues closer to the obverse rim. Excellent luster radiates from both sides, and there are only scattered abrasions consistent with the grade.
The Silver Plug dollars, as relatively new discoveries, do not have the long price histories of the Bowers-Borckardt pairings, but they certainly are coming into their own. This appears to be the finest-certified Silver Plug early dollar of any variety that we have offered since we began maintaining our Permanent Auction Archives nearly two decades ago. Two AU50 PCGS-certified examples that we handled recently brought $54,625 and $43,125, respectively (B-7, BB-18, 4/2009, lot 2534; B-7, BB-18, 1/2009, lot 3531). For all Silver Plug varieties at PCGS, this coin is tied with two others at PCGS, and there are three finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
The Silver Plug-style dollars are known in several different die combinations among the silver dollars of 1795, including the B-3, BB-11; B-4, BB-14; B-7, BB-18, as here; B-1, BB-21; and B-5, BB-27. They are a relatively recent discovery. It is believed that they are, in effect, the opposite of the much more commonly seen die adjustment marks on early silver or gold; that is, they were used to bring a lower-weight silver planchet up to standard before striking, rather than filing down an overweight planchet. Because the plugs were inserted before striking, they can be difficult to detect afterward; they can, under normal circumstances, blend in with the rest of the coin's surface. Some Silver Plug 1795 half dollars are known, as well as a single Silver Plug 1794 silver dollar. (Although no early gold coins are known that were plugged at the Mint before striking, the existence of two different silver denominations does raise that fascinating possibility.)
On the present piece, the silver plug blends in nicely with the surroundings due to its similar color. A 5x loupe, however, clearly reveals the circular plug that revolves almost exactly around the die-centering mark, a feature that is incused into the die and struck in relief on the coin. The prevailing color is silver-gray, with some lilac hues closer to the obverse rim. Excellent luster radiates from both sides, and there are only scattered abrasions consistent with the grade.
The Silver Plug dollars, as relatively new discoveries, do not have the long price histories of the Bowers-Borckardt pairings, but they certainly are coming into their own. This appears to be the finest-certified Silver Plug early dollar of any variety that we have offered since we began maintaining our Permanent Auction Archives nearly two decades ago. Two AU50 PCGS-certified examples that we handled recently brought $54,625 and $43,125, respectively (B-7, BB-18, 4/2009, lot 2534; B-7, BB-18, 1/2009, lot 3531). For all Silver Plug varieties at PCGS, this coin is tied with two others at PCGS, and there are three finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered XF45 PCGS. B-15, BB-52, R.2. Only 42,738 Draped Bust dollars were coined in 1795, and most examples seen are in lower circulated grades. The issue is quite scarce in XF40 condition, as PCGS has certified only 41 examples at this level, with 80 finer (3/10). Two varieties of Draped Bust dollars are known for the year. The present coin represents the less available BB-52 variety, with the portrait of Liberty well centered, and the highest wave of hair located under the E of LIBERTY. On the reverse, there are six berries on the olive branch, and there is a leaf under the A of STATES.
The present coin displays mostly brilliant surfaces, with the faintest trace of pale reddish patina around the margins. This specimen is sharply defined overall, with a little softness on the forefront of the hair curls and the center of the eagle's breast. No mentionable abrasions are present, but a number of shallow adjustment marks are scattered around the reverse rim.(Registry values: N2998)
The present coin displays mostly brilliant surfaces, with the faintest trace of pale reddish patina around the margins. This specimen is sharply defined overall, with a little softness on the forefront of the hair curls and the center of the eagle's breast. No mentionable abrasions are present, but a number of shallow adjustment marks are scattered around the reverse rim.(Registry values: N2998)
1795 $1 Draped Bust, Centered MS64 NGC. B-15, BB-52, R.2. The present coin is a magnificent example of this early date silver dollar, with a combination of high technical grade and aesthetic appeal that is seldom equaled. It is certain to be a highlight of any collection of early dollars or advanced type set. Writing in 1993, Q. David Bowers estimated a surviving population of 12-18 examples of this date at the Choice Mint State level. Allowing for resubmissions, Bowers evaluation coincides well with current population data. Only 17 coins have been certified in higher numeric grades at both NGC and PCGS combined (3/10).
The year 1795 saw the introduction of the appealing Draped Bust design on the silver dollar. Modeled after a sketch by prominent portraitist Gilbert Stuart, the draped bust was an artistic improvement on the sturdy flowing hair design of the previous year. Stuart's model was the beautiful Philadelphia socialite Anne Willing Bingham. Official records indicate an initial mintage of 42,738 Draped Bust dollars in 1795, small by silver dollar standards. Only two die varieties are known for the date, with the coin offered here representing the less available BB-52 variety.
Early collectors prized the Draped Bust dollars, and the study of die varieties began at an early date. The BB-52 variety was first described in Haseltine's Type Table Sale (Haseltine, 11/1881), lot 91. Haseltine's description reads, "1795 No. 15; fillet head; head well centered; curl not touching the star; the date closer to the lower star on the left; rev., wreath has 6 berries; fine." The lot realized $2.52. Haseltine's auction catalog became the standard reference for attributing early dollars until Bolender's treatise superseded it 70 years later.
The present coin is fully struck throughout, with fine detail on all design elements. The strong devices are complemented by reflective fields. The surfaces are enhanced by lovely tones of golden-brown, with accents of lilac over the central devices. A few horizontal adjustment marks are seen across the eagle's legs. Overall visual appeal is magnificent.(Registry values: N10218)
The year 1795 saw the introduction of the appealing Draped Bust design on the silver dollar. Modeled after a sketch by prominent portraitist Gilbert Stuart, the draped bust was an artistic improvement on the sturdy flowing hair design of the previous year. Stuart's model was the beautiful Philadelphia socialite Anne Willing Bingham. Official records indicate an initial mintage of 42,738 Draped Bust dollars in 1795, small by silver dollar standards. Only two die varieties are known for the date, with the coin offered here representing the less available BB-52 variety.
Early collectors prized the Draped Bust dollars, and the study of die varieties began at an early date. The BB-52 variety was first described in Haseltine's Type Table Sale (Haseltine, 11/1881), lot 91. Haseltine's description reads, "1795 No. 15; fillet head; head well centered; curl not touching the star; the date closer to the lower star on the left; rev., wreath has 6 berries; fine." The lot realized $2.52. Haseltine's auction catalog became the standard reference for attributing early dollars until Bolender's treatise superseded it 70 years later.
The present coin is fully struck throughout, with fine detail on all design elements. The strong devices are complemented by reflective fields. The surfaces are enhanced by lovely tones of golden-brown, with accents of lilac over the central devices. A few horizontal adjustment marks are seen across the eagle's legs. Overall visual appeal is magnificent.(Registry values: N10218)
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters AU53 PCGS. B-3, BB-71, R.2. The low mintage 1797 Draped Bust, Small Eagle dollar has been prized by collectors since the hobby first gained popularity in this country. The three die varieties of the date were recognized in the Haseltine Type Table in 1881, but catalogers began to distinguish between the major varieties at a much earlier date. An example of the B-3 variety was featured in lot 1475 of the Sixth Semi-Annual Sale (Woodward, 10/1864), "1797 Six stars facing, very fine indeed, and scarce." One can only wonder if Woodward's terse description represents a much earlier appearance of the desirable coin offered here.
The present coin is lightly toned in shades of lavender and gray, with a few darker spots of russet on both sides. Nearly all original detail remains on this attractive specimen, but the strike is characteristically weak on the central devices. A few shallow adjustment marks are evident on the bust. Population: 8 in 53, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
The present coin is lightly toned in shades of lavender and gray, with a few darker spots of russet on both sides. Nearly all original detail remains on this attractive specimen, but the strike is characteristically weak on the central devices. A few shallow adjustment marks are evident on the bust. Population: 8 in 53, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
1797 $1 10x6 Stars, Large Letters AU55 NGC. B-3, BB-71, R.2. The official reported mintage of Draped Bust dollars in 1797 was a scant 7,776 pieces, but many specialists believe coins with this date continued to be minted in the following year in greater quantities. Three varieties are known for the date. The present coin is an example of the BB-71 variety, easily distinguished by the 10x6 arrangement of the obverse stars. Most examples seen are in lower circulated grades, and AU55 specimens are rare. Currently, NGC has certified seven coins in AU55, with seven finer; while PCGS has graded four examples in AU55, with 13 finer (3/10).
The present coin displays pleasing, medium density blue-gray toning, with subtle rose undertones. The striking details are sharp throughout. The only softness is due to slight wear from handling on the hair curls and the center of the eagle's breast and right (facing) leg. Numerous small abrasions are peppered over both sides, but the only mark worthy of mention is located above the eagle's left (facing) wing. Overall visual appeal is undeniable.(Registry values: P4)
The present coin displays pleasing, medium density blue-gray toning, with subtle rose undertones. The striking details are sharp throughout. The only softness is due to slight wear from handling on the hair curls and the center of the eagle's breast and right (facing) leg. Numerous small abrasions are peppered over both sides, but the only mark worthy of mention is located above the eagle's left (facing) wing. Overall visual appeal is undeniable.(Registry values: P4)
1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters AU50 PCGS. B-1, BB-73, R.3. Die State I. On the obverse the star arrangement is diagnostic, along with the weakness on the highest wave of hair, below the upright of E. The reverse has the Large Letters style, with a leaf ending below the center upright of the E in STATES.
The memorably small recorded mintage of 1797-dated dollars--7,776 pieces--breaks down into three types, all listed in the Guide Book as major varieties of the Draped Bust, Small Eagle type. The B-3, BB-71 is the 10x6 Stars, Large Letters variant; the B-2, BB-72 and B-1, BB-73 have the stars arranged 9x7 with Small Letters and Large Letters, respectively. The surfaces on this piece are bright, with a light covering of gray-rose toning and darker color around the devices. Traces of mint luster remain on both sides. The strike is also weak on the forecurls and the eagle's right (facing) leg, as usually seen. Marks are minimal, with good eye appeal.(Registry values: N4719)
The memorably small recorded mintage of 1797-dated dollars--7,776 pieces--breaks down into three types, all listed in the Guide Book as major varieties of the Draped Bust, Small Eagle type. The B-3, BB-71 is the 10x6 Stars, Large Letters variant; the B-2, BB-72 and B-1, BB-73 have the stars arranged 9x7 with Small Letters and Large Letters, respectively. The surfaces on this piece are bright, with a light covering of gray-rose toning and darker color around the devices. Traces of mint luster remain on both sides. The strike is also weak on the forecurls and the eagle's right (facing) leg, as usually seen. Marks are minimal, with good eye appeal.(Registry values: N4719)
1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Small Letters--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. B-2, BB-72, R.4. The very scarce pairing mates a Small Letters reverse with the popular 9x7 Stars obverse on this, the most elusive of the three varieties known for 1797. While now thought to be "merely" R.4 rather than the very rare status of years past, as the rarest die marriage of the year and a popular Guide Book variety, the BB-72 enjoys perennial collector pressure. This piece was lightly cleaned long ago, but it is retoning nicely in shades of pinkish-gray, and a wealth of pleasing detail helps ease any concerns. Bowers calls the BB-72 "the best known die variety of the 1796-1797 years combined. Indeed, it may well be the most famous variety after 1794 and before 1804."(Registry values: N4719)
1798 $1 Small Eagle, 13 Stars AU50 PCGS. B-1, BB-82, R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State III. The Small Eagle reverse was becoming an anachronism that would soon disappear in the early silver dollars. This coin shows the Small Eagle reverse combined with a 13 Star obverse, a popular Guide Book variety and an obvious attribution, as this die marriage is the only one for the year with those features. The present example is a splendidly lustrous AU coin, with pinkish-gray coloration and few obvious abrasions. Some die adjustment marks appear in the central reverse, and numerous wispy die cracks on the reverse are consistent with the advanced die state. Seldom seen finer. Population: 10 in 50, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9 AU58 PCGS. B-25b, BB-123, R.4. Die State IV (B-25b). This coin is one of the three major early silver dollar design types and can be considered an important transitional silver dollar due to its production in 1798, the year that U.S. Draped Bust obverse silver dollars were seeing the change from the former Small Eagle reverse to the Large Eagle or Heraldic Eagle reverse. This difficult variety Bolender called the Close Date, although Bowers calls it the Blundered Stars Reverse variety, for the two stars overlapping clouds on the reverse. It is also sometimes called the Whisker variety due to the tiny pointed marks running downward from the lower edge of the chin. The Guide Book lists this variety under the Heraldic Eagle heading as 1798 Pointed 9, Close Date.
Barring an MS61 B-25b (the Robertson specimen) that we offered in 1994, this piece is the single finest that we have offered since. This is a difficult variety to find, much more challenging than the R.4 rating would indicate. This is also an example of the elusive B-25b/BB Die State IV, with heavy die cracks on both sides, and quite desirable as such.
Only a trace of rub on this piece appears to prevent a Mint State grade, but much luster prevails, and the coin is essentially abrasion-free. The strike is soft on the central hair curls and the upper reverse, especially the stars and eagle's head. Variegated golden-rose color deepens slightly around the margins. Near-Mint State examples such as this coin are rarer still. This piece poses a significant opportunity for series specialists, Guide Book variety collectors, or type enthusiasts.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
Barring an MS61 B-25b (the Robertson specimen) that we offered in 1994, this piece is the single finest that we have offered since. This is a difficult variety to find, much more challenging than the R.4 rating would indicate. This is also an example of the elusive B-25b/BB Die State IV, with heavy die cracks on both sides, and quite desirable as such.
Only a trace of rub on this piece appears to prevent a Mint State grade, but much luster prevails, and the coin is essentially abrasion-free. The strike is soft on the central hair curls and the upper reverse, especially the stars and eagle's head. Variegated golden-rose color deepens slightly around the margins. Near-Mint State examples such as this coin are rarer still. This piece poses a significant opportunity for series specialists, Guide Book variety collectors, or type enthusiasts.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9 MS61 NGC. B-27, BB-113, R.2. Bowers-Borckardt Die State II. The 8 in the date is much too high and tilted to the right at the top, and a tiny die flaw appears near an inner point of star 12. The highest wave of hair is partially lapped away. On the reverse a wispy die crack runs from above the last S, through the tops of OF and the right wing tip, to the rim above the first A. This is a splendid, fully Mint State early dollar, with excellent luster over pinkish-blue surfaces. There are no adjustment marks or singular abrasions. This is a generally available variety for which examples are known up through the higher Mint State grades, and this is likely the second finest we have ever handled. For the Large Eagle, Pointed 9 coins, Census: 16 in 61, 29 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1799 $1 7x6 Stars AU58 NGC. B-12b, BB-160, R.3. The obverse die is shattered with cracks through the date, in the field, through several stars, and through Liberty. There is little defective on the reverse, aside from die lapping that removed all of the berries in the branch. When this die was used for B-16 and B-23, it had all berries present during those uses. Then the die was lapped to remove clash marks or other defects, and the shallow little berries went away.
This is a remarkable piece with nearly full luster broken only by a trace of high point wear. The surfaces have exceptional mint frost that is accented by delicate gold and iridescent toning. Just outside the Condition Census for the variety.
Ex: Queller Family Collection of Silver Dollars (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 2052.(Registry values: N2998)
This is a remarkable piece with nearly full luster broken only by a trace of high point wear. The surfaces have exceptional mint frost that is accented by delicate gold and iridescent toning. Just outside the Condition Census for the variety.
Ex: Queller Family Collection of Silver Dollars (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 2052.(Registry values: N2998)
1802/1 $1 Wide Date AU50 PCGS. B-2, BB-233, R.4. Bowers-Borckardt Die State I, perfect dies. Incorrectly described as a "Narrow Date" on the holder. The date is widely spaced, with more space between 8 and 0 than on any other of the overdate obverses. Star 1 points toward the lowest hair curl, and star 13 is close but separated from the bust tip. On the reverse the leftmost arrowhead is under the left upright of the N in UNITED, and a tiny 'spur" of metal appears on the outside loop of the D. This is a lovely, lustrous silver-gold specimen with lots of eye appeal. No singular abrasions or adjustment marks appear on either side, and the strike is uniformly bold.(Registry values: P1)
1803 $1 Large 3 AU53 PCGS. Ex: Hesselgesser. B-6, BB-255, R.2. The 3 in the date is large, with an added serif at the top, and it is low and double-punched at the base. On the reverse, the outermost arrowhead is under the left bottom serif of the N in UNITED. The eagle chomps down on a star point just back of its extreme point. The present coin offers captivating silver-pink and blue surfaces with brilliant luster in abundant evidence. The strike is bold throughout, with no singular contact or adjustment marks. This piece is certified with the new PCGS variety number, ready for a fine variety Registry Set.(Registry values: P2)
Gobrecht Dollars
1836 P$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Restrike, Pollock-65, R.5, PR53 NGC. Silver. Die Alignment IV (center of Liberty's head opposite the right side of F in OF). Approximately 70% of the 600 coins struck in March 1837 are in Die Alignment IV. All of these pieces will show the diagnostic diagonal die clash line above the eagle's wing that points toward the AT in STATES. The space between the denticles is fairly wide and there is a trace of a scribe line in the denticles between 9 and 11 o'clock on the reverse. The fields are still slightly reflective, but somewhat subdued by light handling in circulation. Each side has variegated golden, blue, and gray toning, colors that take on a spotted appearance on the reverse. The devices are well detailed for the grade, and the only marks worthy of note are on the jawline and neck of Liberty.
Seated Dollars
1843 $1 MS64 NGC. The 1843 Seated dollar had a scanty mintage of 165,100 pieces in antebellum Philadelphia, struck only for depositors who specifically requested them. Still, those few that were made still circulated freely, since their silver content was in line with their face value. The average certified example today grades only Choice XF or so. This near-Gem specimen displays lovely brilliant centers complementing copper-gold color at the margins. This coin has an impeccable strike, further enhancing its allure. A couple of nicks appear in the reverse field over the eagle's head, limiting an even finer grade. Among the finest certified at either service, and unknown as a Gem. Census: 7 in 64, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1852 $1 Original Genuine PCGS. Breen-5447. The PCGS number ending in .91 suggests Artificial Color 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 cleaned and retoned. The fields on both sides of this coin show deep pinkish-gray color, but abrasions are relatively absent. The coin is identifiable as an Original struck from business strike dies by several diagnostics:
The mintage of Original 1852 dollars is recorded as 1,100 pieces, but the denomination circulated little due to its overvaluation in terms of gold, and what few silver dollars could be found in circulation were then mostly hoarded or melted by bullion speculators. Many more silver dollars dated 1848-59 were melted in 1861-62, according to Breen. This rare 1852 Original dollar should fill the bill nicely for some series collectors.
- "raindrop" circular ring mark on Liberty's left (facing) arm
- "beard" on Liberty's chin
- vertical shield stripes on the reverse that extend above and below the outline
- many horizontal die striations within the vertical shield stripes
The mintage of Original 1852 dollars is recorded as 1,100 pieces, but the denomination circulated little due to its overvaluation in terms of gold, and what few silver dollars could be found in circulation were then mostly hoarded or melted by bullion speculators. Many more silver dollars dated 1848-59 were melted in 1861-62, according to Breen. This rare 1852 Original dollar should fill the bill nicely for some series collectors.
1854 $1 MS62 NGC. Business strike mintage of Seated Liberty dollars amounted to 33,140 pieces in 1854, a low mintage to be sure, but not unusually low for the era. For some unknown reason, the date became scarce almost as soon as it was issued. Q. David Bowers speculates many examples may have been appropriated for the China trade, as there was great demand for silver from that remote quarter. Writing in the American Journal of Numismatics for March 1869, early dealer Edward Cogan listed the silver dollar issues he considered rare. Four Seated Liberty dollars made the list; the 1851,1852, 1854, and 1858. The other dates on Cogan's list have become celebrated rarities over the years, but the 1854 has remained obscure. The date is scarce in all grades today, and Mint State examples are undeniably rare.
The present coin is sharply struck, with fine detail present on Liberty's hair and the eagle's feathers. The surfaces are remarkably clean for the grade, with a reverse rim dent at 12 o'clock the only flaw worthy of mention. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 3 in 62, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin is sharply struck, with fine detail present on Liberty's hair and the eagle's feathers. The surfaces are remarkably clean for the grade, with a reverse rim dent at 12 o'clock the only flaw worthy of mention. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 3 in 62, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1872-CC $1 AU53 NGC. Congress approved the Carson City Mint in 1863, but the Civil War delayed completion of the facility until 1869. The branch mint struck Seated dollars starting in 1870 and every year thereafter through 1873, though never in great quantities. Production was 3,150 coins in 1872, and the date is the third rarest CC-mint Seated dollar after the 1873-CC and the 1871-CC. Breen (1988) considered the 1872-CC rare and believed many were melted after the Mint Act of February 12, 1873 became law.
The present coin is a pleasing example though some features are softly struck, and there are a few insignificant marks from its moderate time in circulation. Both surfaces have medium-gray toning, the reverse a bit lighter, with darker outlines around some of the features. A few spots of emerald are tucked into the corners of the letters and devices. NGC has graded only 26 coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin is a pleasing example though some features are softly struck, and there are a few insignificant marks from its moderate time in circulation. Both surfaces have medium-gray toning, the reverse a bit lighter, with darker outlines around some of the features. A few spots of emerald are tucked into the corners of the letters and devices. NGC has graded only 26 coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1873-CC $1 VF25 NGC. Just 2,300 Seated dollars were struck at Carson City in 1873, compared to the six-figure mintage of Trade dollars that same year. The 1873-CC is the most challenging collectible Seated dollar for the year, since the supposed mintage of 700 1873-S specimens has never been confirmed. This moderately worn example has scattered light to moderate abrasions on pale silver surfaces splashed occasionally in gold. A fingerprint is noted in the field surrounding the arrowheads, but this adds character to the coin instead of serving as a distraction. An attractive and important piece. Census: 3 in 25, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1873-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. The Carson City Mint managed to strike a paltry total of 2,300 silver dollars in the final year of the denomination, barely making the cutoff before the "Crime of '73" legislated the denomination out of existence. Save for the unknown 1873-S dollars, of which 700 were reported struck, the 1873-CC's production puts it at the fourth-lowest of the Seated Liberty series, behind the famous 1851 and 1852 Originals and the 1871-CC. On this piece, a thick overlay of gray-rose toning obscures any overt signs of cleaning. The piece is well struck and evenly detailed on both sides, and the surfaces are lightly marked for the details grade.(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Seated Dollars
1871 $1 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. The 1871 proof Seated Liberty dollar boasts a fairly generous mintage of 960 pieces, the second highest production figure in the With Motto proof series. The coins were mostly issued in proof sets of the year. Q. David Bowers suggests the possibility that the mintage figures may be slightly inaccurate, as the totals may include pattern sets of this date that were produced in unknown quantities.
Ultra Cameo contrast is seldom encountered on coins from this era. The present coin is a magnificent Ultra Cameo Gem proof, with profound field-device contrast. The striking details are full and the fields are deeply reflective. Close examination with a glass reveals some insignificant hairlines, but no flaws are visible to the naked eye. Census: 1 in 65 Ultra Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Ultra Cameo contrast is seldom encountered on coins from this era. The present coin is a magnificent Ultra Cameo Gem proof, with profound field-device contrast. The striking details are full and the fields are deeply reflective. Close examination with a glass reveals some insignificant hairlines, but no flaws are visible to the naked eye. Census: 1 in 65 Ultra Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Morgan Dollars
1879-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. The 1879-CC Morgan dollar boasts a small mintage of 756,000 pieces. The date is the second most difficult Carson City Morgan dollar to locate, after the 1889-CC. While near-Gem specimens can be found with patience, Gem examples are quite scarce. Two basic mintmark styles were produced in 1879, with the present coin representing the more available "perfect" or Large CC.
The present coin displays mostly brilliant surfaces, with a few areas of hazy gray on the reverse. No mentionable marks can be detected on the bright, semiprooflike fields. The striking details are sharp, but not quite full. Overall visual appeal is strong. Q. David Bowers considers MS64 the Optimal Collecting Grade for this issue.(Registry values: P7, N2998)
The present coin displays mostly brilliant surfaces, with a few areas of hazy gray on the reverse. No mentionable marks can be detected on the bright, semiprooflike fields. The striking details are sharp, but not quite full. Overall visual appeal is strong. Q. David Bowers considers MS64 the Optimal Collecting Grade for this issue.(Registry values: P7, N2998)
1879-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. In A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, Q. David Bowers states, "Among basic date and mintmark issues, the 1879-CC is the first key or rare variety in the Morgan dollar series." The issue has always been elusive, in the context of the series, and near-Gem examples provide a good balance of quality versus expense for the knowledgeable collector.
The 1879-CC has been known with prooflike surfaces since it first appeared on the numismatic scene. An example in the Robert Coulton Davis Collection (New York Coin & Stamp, 1/1890), lot 498, is described as , "1879 Carson City; proof surface; uncirc." The present coin is fully prooflike on the obverse, with brilliant mirrored fields, but the reverse lacks the reflective finish necessary for the Prooflike designation. The mintmark is the more common "Perfect" variety. The reverse shows several small grease specks struck into the surface, but the only post-striking flaw of note is a horizontal mark on Liberty's cheek.(Registry values: P7, N2998)
The 1879-CC has been known with prooflike surfaces since it first appeared on the numismatic scene. An example in the Robert Coulton Davis Collection (New York Coin & Stamp, 1/1890), lot 498, is described as , "1879 Carson City; proof surface; uncirc." The present coin is fully prooflike on the obverse, with brilliant mirrored fields, but the reverse lacks the reflective finish necessary for the Prooflike designation. The mintmark is the more common "Perfect" variety. The reverse shows several small grease specks struck into the surface, but the only post-striking flaw of note is a horizontal mark on Liberty's cheek.(Registry values: P7, N2998)
1884-S $1 MS63 PCGS. CAC. A large mintage of 3.2 million Morgan dollars was achieved by the San Francisco Mint in 1884. Most examples were released into circulation in the 19th century, and the date is readily available in circulated grades today. Of the coins retained in Mint storage vaults, an unknown number were melted under the provisions of the Pittman Act in 1918. Several bags were distributed by the San Francisco Mint in 1926, and small quantities continued to be released to casinos and other users until the supply was exhausted in the late 1950s. The date was not represented in large quantities in any of the Treasury releases of the 1960s. In today's market, the 1884-S is considered one of the most difficult S-mint issues of the series to locate in Mint State grades.
Of course, no proofs were produced at this facility in 1884, and the issue is one of the rarest Morgan dollars in Prooflike grades. No coins have been certified in DMPL as of this writing (3/10). Still an intriguing citation exists from lot 225 of the James B. Wilson Collection (Thomas Elder, 10/1908), "1884-S. Proof." If such a coin appeared today as a DMPL specimen, it would be a landmark event for Morgan dollar specialists.
The present coin is a pleasing Select specimen, with bright, satiny, mostly brilliant surfaces, with just the slightest overlay of golden color. The fields are faintly reflective, but not quite prooflike. Striking details are full throughout. A few luster grazes on Liberty's cheek, and a barely discernible milling mark in the left obverse field out from the nose explains the grade. The outstanding eye appeal is attested by the CAC sticker. Pedigree markers include a few planchet flakes and grease stains in the center of the reverse. Population: 38 in 63, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P9, N7079)
Of course, no proofs were produced at this facility in 1884, and the issue is one of the rarest Morgan dollars in Prooflike grades. No coins have been certified in DMPL as of this writing (3/10). Still an intriguing citation exists from lot 225 of the James B. Wilson Collection (Thomas Elder, 10/1908), "1884-S. Proof." If such a coin appeared today as a DMPL specimen, it would be a landmark event for Morgan dollar specialists.
The present coin is a pleasing Select specimen, with bright, satiny, mostly brilliant surfaces, with just the slightest overlay of golden color. The fields are faintly reflective, but not quite prooflike. Striking details are full throughout. A few luster grazes on Liberty's cheek, and a barely discernible milling mark in the left obverse field out from the nose explains the grade. The outstanding eye appeal is attested by the CAC sticker. Pedigree markers include a few planchet flakes and grease stains in the center of the reverse. Population: 38 in 63, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P9, N7079)
1890-O $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. CAC. The 1890-O Morgan dollar issue is one that is available at the Gem level, although such pieces are far more (about 7x) elusive than their near-Gem counterparts. Only about 4% of the Gems at PCGS are certified Prooflike, however, with around 3% certified Deep Mirror Prooflike. This piece has lots of contrast, as demanded, between the mirrored fields and frosted devices. The surfaces are primarily silver-white, with rims showing traces of amber. Abrasions are expectedly few on this piece, although we note some roller marks on the lower cheek and in the hair just over the ear. Population: 16 in 65 Deep Mirror Prooflike, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4, N4719)
1891-CC $1 MS66 NGC. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. It seems that the number of Morgan dollar VAM collectors increases every year, particularly since the publication of the Top 100 and Hot 50 references and the wide availability of www.VAMWorld.com. A band of golden-brown color graces the lower reverse border, but this fully struck Premium Gem is otherwise brilliant. The Spitting Eagle variety is not a rarity in Mint State, but few survivors match the stellar quality of the present lustrous and splendidly undisturbed example. Census: 9 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).
Ex: Banks Collection (Heritage, 2/2005), lot 10365.(Registry values: P6, N2998)
Ex: Banks Collection (Heritage, 2/2005), lot 10365.(Registry values: P6, N2998)
1892-S $1 AU58 PCGS. Though this date's mintage of 1.2 million pieces is far more generous than that of numerous other Morgan dollars, the 1892-S is one of the most stubborn condition rarities at the Mint State level. Even near-Mint coins such as the present example are elusive prizes. Both sides are immensely lustrous with a touch of rub concentrated on the highest design elements. Light cloud-white toning graces most of each side, and the fields also show a touch of golden color. Marks are wispy, with only two small reed impressions behind Liberty's head warranting individual notice. PCGS has certified just 58 coins across all Mint State grades (3/10).(Registry values: P8, N1793)
1893-S $1 XF45 PCGS. The 1893-S Morgan dollar is the key to one of the most ardently collected series in American numismatics. Aside from the proof-only 1895 Philadelphia emission, no other date has so captured the interest of Morgan dollar enthusiasts. The series-low mintage of 100,000 pieces was circulated extensively at the time of issue, and most examples seen today are in VF grades. At the XF45 level, the issue is highly desirable and much sought-after. The present coin shows light-to-moderate wear, but much original detail remains. The surfaces are lightly abraded for the grade, and no serious distractions are evident.(Registry values: P10, N2998)
1893-S $1 XF45 NGC. With a mintage of 100,000 pieces that was once thought to be even smaller, the 1893-S Morgan dollar is fixed firmly in the pantheon of key dates. Like many other, more common dates that saw widespread use, the known population of surviving 1893-S dollars follows a nearly normal distribution, with VF grades the most common state seen. Anything finer, such as this Choice XF beauty, is a coin worthy of notice. Deep blue and lighter green-gold hues drape still-lustrous surfaces that show a scattering of wispy abrasions and a handful of sharper marks. Wear is noted mostly on the high points of the well struck devices.(Registry values: P10, N2998)
1895-S $1 MS65 PCGS. While the 1895-S Morgan dollar is an elusive issue, particularly in Gem and finer grades, it is much more conditionally available (and less expensive) than its famous siblings from Philadelphia and New Orleans, and for that reason is usually the choice of date set collectors. PCGS has certified 29 examples in Gem condition, with only two pieces finer (3/10). And if one is seeking a PCGS example in Prooflike or Deep Mirror Prooflike, the MS64 grade is essentially the finest obtainable, with but a single exception.
While this piece is not fully Prooflike, it does boasts semiprooflike fields, as often seen on this low-mintage issue. The strike is full throughout, a definite plus for most collectors. Superlative mint luster abounds on both sides. The only noticeable abrasion is a thin, shallow, horizontal one along Liberty's jawline. A nearly unimprovable example.(Registry values: P8, N4719)
While this piece is not fully Prooflike, it does boasts semiprooflike fields, as often seen on this low-mintage issue. The strike is full throughout, a definite plus for most collectors. Superlative mint luster abounds on both sides. The only noticeable abrasion is a thin, shallow, horizontal one along Liberty's jawline. A nearly unimprovable example.(Registry values: P8, N4719)
1901 $1 MS63 PCGS. From a large mintage of nearly 7 million pieces, the 1901 Morgan dollar is a formidable condition rarity in the series. While circulated examples are common, and lower Mint State specimens are available for a price, Select pieces are definitely scarce. Among business-strike Morgan dollar issues, only the 1896-O is more difficult to obtain in Gem condition.
The present coin is a no-doubt Mint State example, with a few marks on Liberty's face explaining the grade. The striking details are a little soft on the central devices, but the peripheries are sharp. The obverse surfaces are highlighted by shades of ice-blue color, yielding to golden at the rims. The reverse is darker, with deep russet-golden hues present. The depth of color makes the reverse appear hazy when tilted in the light.(Registry values: P9, N4719)
The present coin is a no-doubt Mint State example, with a few marks on Liberty's face explaining the grade. The striking details are a little soft on the central devices, but the peripheries are sharp. The obverse surfaces are highlighted by shades of ice-blue color, yielding to golden at the rims. The reverse is darker, with deep russet-golden hues present. The depth of color makes the reverse appear hazy when tilted in the light.(Registry values: P9, N4719)
1903-S $1 Small S AU55 ANACS. VAM-2. A Top 100 Variety. This rare and popular VAM variety is distinguished by the small mintmark, which was intended for use on Barber quarters. Michael Fey and Jeff Oxman consider the VAM-2 to be R.8 in AU58 and R.7 in AU50.
Only 1.2 million Morgan dollars were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1903. The coins were stored at the mint and paid out over the years until the supply was exhausted in the late 1950s. The 1903-S was not represented in the great Treasury releases of the 1960s, and collectors have always viewed the issue as a scarce date in all grades. The present coin is lightly circulated, with only slight wear on the high points, and retains much of the original mint luster. The centers are mostly brilliant, yielding to light golden color at the margins. Sharp striking details are evident, with no large or distracting abrasions.
Only 1.2 million Morgan dollars were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1903. The coins were stored at the mint and paid out over the years until the supply was exhausted in the late 1950s. The 1903-S was not represented in the great Treasury releases of the 1960s, and collectors have always viewed the issue as a scarce date in all grades. The present coin is lightly circulated, with only slight wear on the high points, and retains much of the original mint luster. The centers are mostly brilliant, yielding to light golden color at the margins. Sharp striking details are evident, with no large or distracting abrasions.
Proof Morgan Dollars
1883 $1 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. From a mintage of 1,039 pieces, this Superb Gem Ultra Cameo dollar is, interestingly, the only Ultra Cameo proof 1883 certified at NGC in any grade, although that service has graded several Cameo and non-Cameo examples of the issue in PR67 and PR68 grades (3/10). This is a no-questions, hands-down Ultra Cameo coin, with the coveted black-on-silver appearance that Morgan collectors prize, the product of profound field reflectivity against icily frosted devices. The finest Deep Cameo of the issue certified at PCGS is a single PR66 coin. Only the most trivial signs of contact appear on either side.(Registry values: P2)
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 quality available of this issue. This specimen is exquisitely preserved and brilliant throughout. Census: 6 in 67 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1891 $1 PR66 NGC. One has to wonder, what happened here? How did this coin tone in this manner? The center of the obverse shows a small island of brilliance in an ocean of deep toning. Once in a great while we have seen coins that have untoned areas that are suggestive of a smaller diameter coin lying atop it for many years. That seems unlikely here as the circle of brilliance is about the size of a three cent silver, a denomination that was discontinued 18 years previously. The fields are unhairlined and there are no contact marks that we can find. Both sides are immersed in deep shades of cobalt-blue with a green undertone and the occasional dash of rose. Undoubtedly this is one of the finest preserved proofs from the mintage of 650 pieces. Census: 32 in 66, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1891 $1 PR66 Cameo PCGS. This is an interesting, high-grade example of this low-mintage proof issue. Just a bit of the usually seen softness over Liberty's ear is evident on this piece, and the eagle's breast feathers are well-defined. What is most interesting is the difference between the appearance of the obverse and reverse. The obverse is almost stone-white with just a hint of color over the rims. The reverse looks like another coin. That side has a significant layer of reddish-gray patina, and yet the underlying mirrors flash strongly through the toning and the devices are obviously frosted, just as seen on the obverse. A highly attractive proof with strong visual interest. Population: 9 in 66 Cameo, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1891 $1 PR67 Cameo NGC. There were only 650 proofs struck of the 1891 dollar, and few are known today with cameo contrast. The lightness of strike over Liberty's ear that began in 1888 continued this year, and there is some softness evident on this piece. But that is the only detracting element we see on this magnificent coin. Each side is brilliant, and the fields show unfathomable depth of mirrored reflectivity with starkly contrasting frosted devices. A magnificent proof dollar. The population data is curious for this issue. There are no PCGS coins in this grade with one finer, and 16 NGC coins in this grade with two finer. This indicates there was most likely a heavy resubmission to NGC of one or two coins in hopes of a higher grade. In terms of actual coins available as PR67 Cameo, it is likely that the 1891 is actually much scarcer than these numbers indicate.(Registry values: N4719)
1896 $1 PR67 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. The proof emission of 1896 Morgans was 762 pieces, a nominal amount within the series context. Fortunately for collectors, the Morgan dollar proofs of 1896 and 1898 seem to have been especially well-made, and some powerfully attractive specimens such as the present Superb Gem Star coin survive today. The silver-white surfaces present just a suggestion of gold, and the desired black-on-silver contrast is abundant. NGC has certified this coin alone in PR67 ★ , although other specimens are certified as high as PR69. Only the most trivial signs of contact preclude an even finer grade.(Registry values: N4719)
1896 $1 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. Among the most attractive specimens imaginable from a proof Morgan dollar issue long celebrated for its aesthetic appeal, this PR68 Ultra Cameo 1896 dollar offers simply fantastic eye appeal. The untoned mirrors are gleaming, the "black" to the "white" of the silver-frost that makes the devices stand out, not only the portrait and eagle but the peripheral elements as well. Only a hint of haziness is visible near the branches in the wreath. In sum, this Superb Gem is a marvelous treat for the eyes. Census: 17 in 68 Ultra Cameo, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1898 $1 PR67 Cameo NGC. From a small mintage of 735 pieces, the 1898 proof Morgan dollar is one of the best produced dates of the series. The present coin stands out as an example of the extraordinary quality of this issue. The brilliant fields are deeply mirrored and contrast starkly with the frosted devices to produce the black-on-white Cameo flash. The striking details are full throughout, and the pristine fields show no obvious handling marks. A tiny thread strike-through between star 4 and Liberty's chin is the only observable flaw. Currently, NGC has certified only two coins in PR67 Cameo, with five finer; while PCGS has graded no examples in this exalted grade, with a single specimen finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Gold Dollars
1854 G$1 Type Two MS63 PCGS. CAC. The Type Two gold dollar is the scarcest design type of the denomination, because of the short, three-year life of the design. The 1854 and 1855 Philadelphia emissions are the only Type Two issues produced in large quantities, with the 1854 having a slightly larger mintage of 783,943 pieces. These circumstances have made the 1854 Type Two gold dollar the definitive type coin for the design. Of course, the date enjoys great popularity with gold specialists, as well.
The present coin is an attractive Select example, with lightly abraded, lustrous surfaces. The striking details are sharper than average, with a strong date, and only slight softness on the central obverse. Overall eye appeal is outstanding, as confirmed by the CAC sticker.(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin is an attractive Select example, with lightly abraded, lustrous surfaces. The striking details are sharper than average, with a strong date, and only slight softness on the central obverse. Overall eye appeal is outstanding, as confirmed by the CAC sticker.(Registry values: N4719)
1855 G$1 MS64 PCGS. The Type Two gold dollars were only produced for three years and the design is the scarcest type of the denomination. The 1855, with its mintage of 758,269 pieces, vies with its slightly more common 1854 cousin as the most available issue of the type in high grade. Near-Gem examples are scarce and inspire intense competition among type collectors and series enthusiasts alike.
The present coin displays satiny yellow-gold surfaces, with a light overlay of reddish patina. Nearly all examples seen are weakly struck in some areas, but this specimen shows full striking details on the obverse. The reverse does show some softness at the top of the date. This example shows no evidence of the clash marks usually seen on the issue. Only one mentionable mark is detected, extending from the upper part of the right wreath almost to the 1 in the denomination.(Registry values: N7079)
The present coin displays satiny yellow-gold surfaces, with a light overlay of reddish patina. Nearly all examples seen are weakly struck in some areas, but this specimen shows full striking details on the obverse. The reverse does show some softness at the top of the date. This example shows no evidence of the clash marks usually seen on the issue. Only one mentionable mark is detected, extending from the upper part of the right wreath almost to the 1 in the denomination.(Registry values: N7079)
1855 G$1 MS64 NGC. The Type Two gold dollar was a three-year type, with six different emissions, struck at five different mints. The 1855-C, 1855-D, 1855-O, and 1856-S mintages were all tiny, leaving only the 1854 and 1855 Philadelphia issues as readily available representatives of this desirable 19th century type coin. With its mintage of 758,269 pieces, the 1855 gold dollar is slightly scarcer than the 1854.
Striking problems and frequent die breakage brought about the demise of the Type Two design in 1856, but the present coin is remarkably well struck. Only the top of the 8 in the date shows any weakness. Superior mint luster radiates from the light orange-gold surfaces, with evidence of the typical die clashing seen on both sides. A couple of planchet voids are present that may serve as pedigree markers in the future. One of these flaws is located in the obverse field just below the headdress. Another prominent void is observed in the reverse field to the right of the 1, and a final defect is seen just below the digit.(Registry values: N7079)
Striking problems and frequent die breakage brought about the demise of the Type Two design in 1856, but the present coin is remarkably well struck. Only the top of the 8 in the date shows any weakness. Superior mint luster radiates from the light orange-gold surfaces, with evidence of the typical die clashing seen on both sides. A couple of planchet voids are present that may serve as pedigree markers in the future. One of these flaws is located in the obverse field just below the headdress. Another prominent void is observed in the reverse field to the right of the 1, and a final defect is seen just below the digit.(Registry values: N7079)
1855-D G$1 AU50 PCGS. Variety 7-I. With a minuscule production of 1,811 coins, the 1855-D is one of the rarest D-mint gold dollars. It is also quite popular, as the only Type Two dollar made in Dahlonega. Like most examples of this variety, the 8 in the date is weakly struck. Unlike most examples of this variety, the surfaces offer lots of luster and vibrancy, with good yellow-gold color. Abrasions are minimal. Bold die clashing shows on each side, and the late reverse die state is indicated by the small crack to the right of the mintmark. Certified in a green-label holder. Population: 9 in 50, 28 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1880 G$1 MS68 PCGS. The 1880 gold dollar boasts a minuscule production total of just 1,600 business strike pieces, plus 36 proofs. The enticing tiny mintage figure was known to collectors at the time of issue, and many examples were saved in Mint State grades. In the current market, the date is available in lower Mint State grades, and even Gem specimens are not too difficult to locate, but examples in MS68 condition are rare. The present coin is a delightful Superb Gem, with shimmering fields enhanced by bright orange-gold color. The striking details are sharp throughout, as expected from the grade, and there are no noticeable marks of any kind on the attractive surfaces. Population: 23 in 68, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1882 G$1 MS68 PCGS. The gold dollar denomination, after the initial flurry of design changes and occasional 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 nine so certified at PCGS, with none finer (3/10). 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)
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 nine so certified at PCGS, with none finer (3/10). 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)
Proof Gold Dollars
1887 G$1 PR66 PCGS. CAC. There was a great upsurge in proof gold dollars produced, beginning in 1882. Mintages exceeded 1,000 coins per year by 1884 and stayed there through the series' end in 1889, no doubt reflecting increased demand from in-the-know dealers and collectors who foresaw the event. The mintage figure for the 1887 gold dollar was 1,079 pieces, a nominal amount for the 1884-88 period. Today, survivors range up through PR67 at PCGS, sometimes with Cameo designation. One interesting phenomenon about the 1887 issue is that the four-digit date logotype is noticeably larger than, say, the 1882 or 1883 coinage.
This splendid Premium Gem sports exceptionally deep mirrored field. The frosted devices are on the cusp of a Cameo designation, with yellow-gold surfaces that display a hint of reddish patina. A couple of mint-made defects appear in the reverse center--two parallel, diagonal striations and two irregular areas of porosity. There are a couple of tiny planchet voids on the obverse, but all of these tiny problems of Mint origin detract neither from the grade or the appeal. In terms of post-strike preservation, the coin is nearly perfect. Population: 8 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
This splendid Premium Gem sports exceptionally deep mirrored field. The frosted devices are on the cusp of a Cameo designation, with yellow-gold surfaces that display a hint of reddish patina. A couple of mint-made defects appear in the reverse center--two parallel, diagonal striations and two irregular areas of porosity. There are a couple of tiny planchet voids on the obverse, but all of these tiny problems of Mint origin detract neither from the grade or the appeal. In terms of post-strike preservation, the coin is nearly perfect. Population: 8 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
Early Quarter Eagles
1796 $2 1/2 Stars Genuine PCGS. BD-3, High R.5. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b with a faint die crack through the left-side obverse stars. 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 with altered surfaces. Faintly hairlined, and the pale apricot obverse is subdued. The reverse is canary-gold and has greater eye appeal. The major devices exhibit luster, which is more extensive on the reverse. The obverse has faint adjustment marks (as made), visible only on the top of the cap and portions of the border, most prominent near 3 o'clock. Post-strike marks are absent except for a single pinscratch near the U in UNITED.
1796 was the first year of the quarter eagle denomination, lagging the eagle and half eagle both initially coined in 1795. The smaller diameter of the quarter eagle presumably caused the Mint to omit obverse stars on the first two varieties, BD-1 and BD-2. The Mint reversed course and added stars to the obverse of the final 1796 variety, BD-3, probably to keep the designs consistent across the three legislated gold denominations. Precedent was already established for the presence of obverse stars on small diameter silver denominations, such as the half dime and dime.
Although famous as a rare single-year design type, the 1796 No Stars is actually more plentiful than its 1796 Stars counterpart. In 2006, John Dannreuther estimated there are 100 to 125 examples known of the BD-2 No Stars, while BD-3 is known by only 40 to 50 pieces. The Guide Book reports a mintage of 432 pieces for the 1796 Stars quarter eagle, which indicates that only approximately 10% of the original mintage survived subsequent melts. As of (3/10), PCGS has certified 20 pieces, with only three in Mint State. It is likely that some of those 20 pieces represent resubmissions over the past 25 years.(Registry values: P10, N10)
1796 was the first year of the quarter eagle denomination, lagging the eagle and half eagle both initially coined in 1795. The smaller diameter of the quarter eagle presumably caused the Mint to omit obverse stars on the first two varieties, BD-1 and BD-2. The Mint reversed course and added stars to the obverse of the final 1796 variety, BD-3, probably to keep the designs consistent across the three legislated gold denominations. Precedent was already established for the presence of obverse stars on small diameter silver denominations, such as the half dime and dime.
Although famous as a rare single-year design type, the 1796 No Stars is actually more plentiful than its 1796 Stars counterpart. In 2006, John Dannreuther estimated there are 100 to 125 examples known of the BD-2 No Stars, while BD-3 is known by only 40 to 50 pieces. The Guide Book reports a mintage of 432 pieces for the 1796 Stars quarter eagle, which indicates that only approximately 10% of the original mintage survived subsequent melts. As of (3/10), PCGS has certified 20 pieces, with only three in Mint State. It is likely that some of those 20 pieces represent resubmissions over the past 25 years.(Registry values: P10, N10)
1805 $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. CAC. Breen 6121, BD-1, R-4. Only 1,781 Capped Bust Right quarter eagles were minted in 1805. A single variety is known for the year and the issue is scarce-to-rare in all grades. In Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties, John Dannreuther estimates a surviving population of 100 to 150 pieces, with most examples seen in the XF to AU levels.
The present coin displays rich orange-gold color and the peripheral striking details are sharp for an early gold coin. Only a touch of softness is seen on the central details, and just the slightest wear is discernable on the high points. Numerous adjustment marks are evident on the obverse center, and a few show on the center of the reverse. There is a vertical scratch to the left of star 5 on the reverse. The quality and visual appeal of this pleasing survivor are confirmed by the CAC sticker. Population: 4 in 50, 34 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6)
The present coin displays rich orange-gold color and the peripheral striking details are sharp for an early gold coin. Only a touch of softness is seen on the central details, and just the slightest wear is discernable on the high points. Numerous adjustment marks are evident on the obverse center, and a few show on the center of the reverse. There is a vertical scratch to the left of star 5 on the reverse. The quality and visual appeal of this pleasing survivor are confirmed by the CAC sticker. Population: 4 in 50, 34 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P6)
Classic Quarter Eagles
1837 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Variety 16, R.2. This is a marvelous and conditionally rare Classic Head type coin, with original "skin" and radiating enormous eye appeal. The surfaces have hints of both orange-gold and greenish-gold, with much luster present. The strike is well-executed overall, although the center high points are a bit soft on a couple of Liberty's hair curls and the left shield area on the reverse. Abrasions are minor, save for a single scrape above the eagle's head. A tiny die crack joins star 9 to a rear curl.
On the obverse the 7 is centered under the left edge of the lowest hair curl and close to it, distant from the border. Star 6 points to the top corner of the headband, and star 7 points to the right half of the first curl. On the reverse there are three vertical lines in each shield stripe. The letters of UNITED STATES OF are well-separated. AME and RI are joined, and the right base of the A is minutely above the left base of M. The lowest arrow solidly joins the right base of the final A. The stem tip is over the right upright of the D, and the lowest arrow feather is over the outer right curve of the large 2. This reverse is a carryover from its first use, in 1834 for the Variety 1 issue.
The 1837 quarter eagle issue by any measure is the rarest, most elusive, and priciest of the first four Classic Head quarter eagles, one that shows an extremely steep price/condition curve as the higher Mint State levels are ascended, from MS62 to MS63 to MS64 to MS65. The mintage was recorded at only 45,080 pieces--but Mint history makes it clear that to assume all of those coins were dated 1837 would be an enormous leap of faith. The nominal mintage is nonetheless several times less than the previous three years' issues.
The PCGS-certified populations more or less reflect that dichotomy, except for the anomalous 1835 quarter eagles, which show two coins each in MS64 and MS65--perhaps most of that issue was dated 1834? For example, the 1836 Script 8 and Block 8 coins combined show 24 coins certified in MS64, with six finer (3/10). This 1837, on the other hand, is one of only three coins certified at this level, with a single MS65 finer. In summary, this is a nearly unimprovable coin for the issue, suited for the finest type, date, or Registry Set.(Registry values: P2)
On the obverse the 7 is centered under the left edge of the lowest hair curl and close to it, distant from the border. Star 6 points to the top corner of the headband, and star 7 points to the right half of the first curl. On the reverse there are three vertical lines in each shield stripe. The letters of UNITED STATES OF are well-separated. AME and RI are joined, and the right base of the A is minutely above the left base of M. The lowest arrow solidly joins the right base of the final A. The stem tip is over the right upright of the D, and the lowest arrow feather is over the outer right curve of the large 2. This reverse is a carryover from its first use, in 1834 for the Variety 1 issue.
The 1837 quarter eagle issue by any measure is the rarest, most elusive, and priciest of the first four Classic Head quarter eagles, one that shows an extremely steep price/condition curve as the higher Mint State levels are ascended, from MS62 to MS63 to MS64 to MS65. The mintage was recorded at only 45,080 pieces--but Mint history makes it clear that to assume all of those coins were dated 1837 would be an enormous leap of faith. The nominal mintage is nonetheless several times less than the previous three years' issues.
The PCGS-certified populations more or less reflect that dichotomy, except for the anomalous 1835 quarter eagles, which show two coins each in MS64 and MS65--perhaps most of that issue was dated 1834? For example, the 1836 Script 8 and Block 8 coins combined show 24 coins certified in MS64, with six finer (3/10). This 1837, on the other hand, is one of only three coins certified at this level, with a single MS65 finer. In summary, this is a nearly unimprovable coin for the issue, suited for the finest type, date, or Registry Set.(Registry values: P2)
1838-C $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. Breen-6147, Variety-20, R.3. One die pair was used to strike 1838-C quarter eagles. All show strong repunching on the mintmark, which was first placed too low (Doug Winter, Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint, 1838-1861). Winter notes that late die states are known; these show two to three die cracks on the reverse. This MS62 specimen is an early die state, as it is without such cracks.
The 1838-C, with a mintage of 7,880 coins, is usually found in Very Fine and Extremely Fine grades. It is rare in About Uncirculated and very rare in Mint State. Winter estimates 80 to 90 pieces extant in all grades. The certified population data seem to point to a somewhat higher number of survivors, as PCGS and NGC combined have graded 144 pieces in all grades. It is likely that a number of these, however, represent resubmitted coins. In any event, 16 pieces fall into the Mint State range, mostly MS60 to MS62. No Gem-quality pieces have been certified.
This coin displays bright yellow-gold surfaces with subtle greenish hues. The fields are partially prooflike, and yield noticeable contrast with the motifs when the coin is rotated beneath a light source. A better-than-average strike shows sharp definition on the design features, including nearly full detail on the hair about the ear, which is typically weak. The radials show in some of the stars, an unusual trait for this issue in which the star centers are normally weak. A few handling marks are scattered about, another characteristic of the 1838-C. These do not, however, significantly detract from the overall eye appeal. Population: 2 in 62, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
The 1838-C, with a mintage of 7,880 coins, is usually found in Very Fine and Extremely Fine grades. It is rare in About Uncirculated and very rare in Mint State. Winter estimates 80 to 90 pieces extant in all grades. The certified population data seem to point to a somewhat higher number of survivors, as PCGS and NGC combined have graded 144 pieces in all grades. It is likely that a number of these, however, represent resubmitted coins. In any event, 16 pieces fall into the Mint State range, mostly MS60 to MS62. No Gem-quality pieces have been certified.
This coin displays bright yellow-gold surfaces with subtle greenish hues. The fields are partially prooflike, and yield noticeable contrast with the motifs when the coin is rotated beneath a light source. A better-than-average strike shows sharp definition on the design features, including nearly full detail on the hair about the ear, which is typically weak. The radials show in some of the stars, an unusual trait for this issue in which the star centers are normally weak. A few handling marks are scattered about, another characteristic of the 1838-C. These do not, however, significantly detract from the overall eye appeal. Population: 2 in 62, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
Liberty Quarter Eagles
1843-D $2 1/2 Small D MS61 PCGS. Variety 4-F. The 1843-D quarter eagle enjoyed a mintage of 36,209 pieces, the largest production total for the series. Because of its availability, the date is a popular choice with D-mint type collectors. Four varieties are known for the date, three using the older Small D mintmark and one variety with a Large D. The present coin has been misattributed on the holder as a Large D variety, but it is easily recognized as a late die state of the Small D variety 4-F by the fine die crack on the reverse from the rim above F to the juncture of the right (facing) wing and the eagle's neck. Examples in Mint State are quite rare in the current market.
The present coin is a delightful specimen, with warm reddish-gold surfaces. The remarkable, vibrant mint frost is only broken by a few small abrasions scattered about the fields and Liberty's bust. The striking details are sharp throughout, even on the usually weak eagle's leg. Population: 1 in 61, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
The present coin is a delightful specimen, with warm reddish-gold surfaces. The remarkable, vibrant mint frost is only broken by a few small abrasions scattered about the fields and Liberty's bust. The striking details are sharp throughout, even on the usually weak eagle's leg. Population: 1 in 61, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1848 $2 1/2 CAL.--Repaired, Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. While the year 1849 is more firmly associated with the California Gold Rush in the minds of many, the discovery at Sutter's Mill actually took place in the preceding year. California was a recently acquired territory then, still under control of a military governor, who sent a sizable quantity of gold (most sources say about 230 ounces) back east. This gold made its way to the Philadelphia Mint, where it was made into quarter eagles, the then-smallest gold denomination.
The coins were marked with CAL. for California on the reverse, in the field above the eagle. They would be the first of millions of coins struck from California gold, and as such are Gold Rush artifacts of supreme importance. This is a lightly rubbed example with moderately abraded yellow-gold surfaces that show disturbed luster from a past cleaning. A patch of discoloration from stars 5 through 7 coincides with smoothing, indicative of a past repair. Still, a highly desirable representative of this legendary issue.(Registry values: P2)
The coins were marked with CAL. for California on the reverse, in the field above the eagle. They would be the first of millions of coins struck from California gold, and as such are Gold Rush artifacts of supreme importance. This is a lightly rubbed example with moderately abraded yellow-gold surfaces that show disturbed luster from a past cleaning. A patch of discoloration from stars 5 through 7 coincides with smoothing, indicative of a past repair. Still, a highly desirable representative of this legendary issue.(Registry values: P2)
1856-D $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Variety 19-M. According to Winter: "The 1856-D has the lowest mintage figure of any coin struck at the Dahlonega Mint. It is also the only issue from Dahlonega which has a mintage of fewer than 1,000." From the original mintage of 874 pieces, perhaps 40 to 45 coins still exist. This piece is actually fairly attractive for the issue, although it does present the usual soft striking details for which the 1856-D is famous. This includes several irregularities along the obverse rim. There are no distracting marks on either side, however, and hairlines in the fields from improper cleaning are faint.(Registry values: P2)
1862/1 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. The 1862/1 Liberty Head half eagle variety accounts for an unknown, but certainly small, percentage of the 98,500 quarter eagles coined by the Philadelphia Mint in 1862. The variety is not easily recognized, and was only discovered in the 1960s by popular coin dealer Aubrey Bebee. The issue is rare in all grades and avidly pursued by gold specialists. The 1862/1 is extremely rare in MS61. Population: 2 in 61, 2 finer (3/10). The present coin is sharply struck, with bright yellow-gold surfaces. Much original mint luster remains, especially at the borders. Numerous small abrasions are scattered about both sides, all consistent with the grade.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Liberty Quarter Eagles
1863 $2 1/2 PR58 PCGS. From a proof-only mintage of just 30 pieces, the 1863 quarter eagle is one of the classic rarities among U.S. gold coins of any denomination. Among Liberty Head quarter eagles, only the 1841 and 1854-S emissions are considered on par with this storied date. Any offering of an 1863 quarter eagle is a noteworthy occasion for advanced collectors of this popular series.
The rarity and importance of the 1863 quarter eagle were recognized almost as soon as the coins were issued. In the sale of the John F. McCoy Collection (Woodward, 5/1864), lot 1992 featured a gold proof set of 1863. Woodward disclosed:
The lot realized $72.50 to William A. Lilliendahl, a tremendous price at the time, since the coins were only minted the year before. By 1883, Harold P. Newlin estimated about the 1863 "not half a dozen of these are now known to collectors." Of course, a few more specimens have surfaced since Newlin's time. In their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933, Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth estimate a surviving population of 15-20 examples of this date in all grades. This is only the third time Heritage has been privileged to offer an 1863 quarter eagle in any of our auctions since 1993.
The present coin boasts an illustrious history of its own, as it was once part of the fabled Norweb Collection. A brief history of the Norweb Collection can be found elsewhere in this catalog, in the lot description of their 1921 double eagle. Suffice it to say, inclusion in such a famous cabinet is a mark of distinction for any coin. The obviously proof fields of this specimen are only slightly dulled by handling. Some pedigree markers that link this coin to the Norweb appearance are a short horizontal scratch above 86 of the date and a few planchet voids and marks in the left and right obverse fields. Only slight friction shows on the highest points of the design, and the contact marks are consistent with a coin that has been in circulation for a short time. Population: 1 in 58, 8 finer (3/10).
Ex: The Numismatic Gallery, purchased by the Norwebs on January 2,1953; The Norweb Collection Part II (Bowers and Merena, 3/1988), lot 2054, realized $23,100.(Registry values: P7)
The rarity and importance of the 1863 quarter eagle were recognized almost as soon as the coins were issued. In the sale of the John F. McCoy Collection (Woodward, 5/1864), lot 1992 featured a gold proof set of 1863. Woodward disclosed:
"1863 Proof set, with 10 Dollar Piece, and four smaller denominations. Of the Quarter Eagle of 1863, I have positive knowledge that only 30 pieces were struck; hence this coin is now one of the rarest of the series. I am also assured that the 3 Dollar Piece is scarcely less rare."
The lot realized $72.50 to William A. Lilliendahl, a tremendous price at the time, since the coins were only minted the year before. By 1883, Harold P. Newlin estimated about the 1863 "not half a dozen of these are now known to collectors." Of course, a few more specimens have surfaced since Newlin's time. In their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins 1795-1933, Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth estimate a surviving population of 15-20 examples of this date in all grades. This is only the third time Heritage has been privileged to offer an 1863 quarter eagle in any of our auctions since 1993.
The present coin boasts an illustrious history of its own, as it was once part of the fabled Norweb Collection. A brief history of the Norweb Collection can be found elsewhere in this catalog, in the lot description of their 1921 double eagle. Suffice it to say, inclusion in such a famous cabinet is a mark of distinction for any coin. The obviously proof fields of this specimen are only slightly dulled by handling. Some pedigree markers that link this coin to the Norweb appearance are a short horizontal scratch above 86 of the date and a few planchet voids and marks in the left and right obverse fields. Only slight friction shows on the highest points of the design, and the contact marks are consistent with a coin that has been in circulation for a short time. Population: 1 in 58, 8 finer (3/10).
Ex: The Numismatic Gallery, purchased by the Norwebs on January 2,1953; The Norweb Collection Part II (Bowers and Merena, 3/1988), lot 2054, realized $23,100.(Registry values: P7)
1881 $2 1/2 PR65 PCGS. CAC. The 1881 quarter eagle is very rare both as a circulation strike and as a proof. Only 640 business strikes were produced plus 51 proofs. All the usual references mention impaired proofs and how those pieces have been confused in the past with business strikes. However, the only truly impaired proof we see on the population data from the two major services is a PR58. A few Cameo PR61 and PR62 coins exist also, but it is difficult to imagine that those pieces could be confused with business strikes.
Proofs, especially those in high grade, appear to us to be of great rarity. This is the finest non-Cameo we have handled. Among Cameo coins, the finest we have sold is a PR64 in 2004. We also have auctioned two high grade Ultra Cameo pieces in the past two years, a PR64 and a magnificent PR67. Probably only 20 or so proofs exist with and without cameo contrast, once resubmissions are subtracted from the population data.
This coin has all the look of a full-blown Cameo. The surfaces are rich reddish-golden overall, and the fields provide an illimitable depth of reflectivity for the thickly frosted devices. Close examination shows the often-seen fine orange-peel texture in the fields, a result of placing gold planchets in an annealing furnace that was previously used for copper, nickel, or silver coins and therefore too hot. The surfaces are virtually unaffected by post-striking impairments. The only easily identifiable pedigree identifier is a copper alloy spot in the upper reverse field below the TE in STATES.(Registry values: P4)
Proofs, especially those in high grade, appear to us to be of great rarity. This is the finest non-Cameo we have handled. Among Cameo coins, the finest we have sold is a PR64 in 2004. We also have auctioned two high grade Ultra Cameo pieces in the past two years, a PR64 and a magnificent PR67. Probably only 20 or so proofs exist with and without cameo contrast, once resubmissions are subtracted from the population data.
This coin has all the look of a full-blown Cameo. The surfaces are rich reddish-golden overall, and the fields provide an illimitable depth of reflectivity for the thickly frosted devices. Close examination shows the often-seen fine orange-peel texture in the fields, a result of placing gold planchets in an annealing furnace that was previously used for copper, nickel, or silver coins and therefore too hot. The surfaces are virtually unaffected by post-striking impairments. The only easily identifiable pedigree identifier is a copper alloy spot in the upper reverse field below the TE in STATES.(Registry values: P4)
1885 $2 1/2 PR63 Cameo NGC. CAC. This quarter eagle issue is even rarer in unimpaired proof grades than its mintage of 87 pieces would indicate. Akers' series reference notes that many proofs are impaired by circulation. This Select Cameo example offers pronounced orange-peel texture in the fields, with bright yellow-gold color predominating. The reflective fields are deeply mirrored with frosted devices. While a few hairlines preclude an even finer grade, they are so faint they appear only with a magnifier. A few light contact marks occur in the obverse fields, but this is nonetheless a sharp-looking example for the grade. Census: 2 in 63 Cameo, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1898 $2 1/2 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. It is such a shame that so many Mint records no longer exist. Both Mint Directors Eva Adams and Stella Hackel Sims are known to have improperly destroyed Mint records without following proper procedures. While we cannot be sure, we wonder if such records might reveal the existence of some extraordinarily skilled Mint personnel at various periods of Mint history.
Two periods immediately come to mind, one for business strikes, one for proofs. The Morgan dollar business strikes from San Francisco of 1878-1882 are renowned today for their almost uniformly high quality, much to the delight of collectors. For proofs, collectors can single out the coins of 1896-1901 as among the highest-quality.
While those destroyed Mint records might or might not reveal the secrets, methods, and personnel behind those amazing-quality coins, their loss to numismatics is monumental. As the old saying goes, now we are left with the situation where we "don't even know what we don't know."
The Liberty head quarter eagles, as the smallest of the four Liberty Head proof denominations coined in the late 19th century, were the least prone to post-strike damage, due to their smaller exposed surface area. The smaller planchets were also more likely to receive a full strike, one would surmise. The proof Liberty Head quarter eagle series as a whole shows greater survivorship of near-perfect coins than any other, from the date range noted above.
As far as we can determine, PCGS has never given a PR69 grade to a Liberty Head coin, although it has graded several coins PR68--all of them quarter eagles. A single 1898 quarter eagle is certified PR69 Ultra Cameo at NGC, along with three specimens of the 1900 (one a PR69 ★ ) and two 1901s in the same grade.
The present 1898, graded PR68 Ultra Cameo, is one of 10 pieces so certified, with one PR68 ★ Ultra Cameo and the aforementioned PR69 Ultra Cameo technically finer (3/10). (The single finest Liberty Head quarter eagle at NGC is a 1900, certified PR69 ★ Ultra Cameo.) This piece nonetheless has perfect surfaces as far as we can tell, with extraordinarily deep field reflectivity and thick mint frost liberally coating the devices. There is a pronounced orange-peel effect, as often seen on proof gold of this era. A magnificent type coin.(Registry values: P2)
Two periods immediately come to mind, one for business strikes, one for proofs. The Morgan dollar business strikes from San Francisco of 1878-1882 are renowned today for their almost uniformly high quality, much to the delight of collectors. For proofs, collectors can single out the coins of 1896-1901 as among the highest-quality.
While those destroyed Mint records might or might not reveal the secrets, methods, and personnel behind those amazing-quality coins, their loss to numismatics is monumental. As the old saying goes, now we are left with the situation where we "don't even know what we don't know."
The Liberty head quarter eagles, as the smallest of the four Liberty Head proof denominations coined in the late 19th century, were the least prone to post-strike damage, due to their smaller exposed surface area. The smaller planchets were also more likely to receive a full strike, one would surmise. The proof Liberty Head quarter eagle series as a whole shows greater survivorship of near-perfect coins than any other, from the date range noted above.
As far as we can determine, PCGS has never given a PR69 grade to a Liberty Head coin, although it has graded several coins PR68--all of them quarter eagles. A single 1898 quarter eagle is certified PR69 Ultra Cameo at NGC, along with three specimens of the 1900 (one a PR69 ★ ) and two 1901s in the same grade.
The present 1898, graded PR68 Ultra Cameo, is one of 10 pieces so certified, with one PR68 ★ Ultra Cameo and the aforementioned PR69 Ultra Cameo technically finer (3/10). (The single finest Liberty Head quarter eagle at NGC is a 1900, certified PR69 ★ Ultra Cameo.) This piece nonetheless has perfect surfaces as far as we can tell, with extraordinarily deep field reflectivity and thick mint frost liberally coating the devices. There is a pronounced orange-peel effect, as often seen on proof gold of this era. A magnificent type coin.(Registry values: P2)
1900 $2 1/2 PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. The 1900 quarter eagles, popular for their turn-of-the-century date, are also coveted for the extraordinarily high quality of the proof coinage produced in that year. This is especially true for the 1900-dated gold pieces, the quarter eagles in particular. The proof gold (and other proof coinage) of the period from around 1896-1900 is exceptional in that regard.
The Breen Proof Encyclopedia covers the proof coinage of 1890-1906 under the rather cynical chapter heading "Stereotypy Rules," but that does suggest the virtues that Mint personnel of the time showed, in doing one thing--and doing it very, very well. We note that, for Morgan dollars, the decade from 1890 through 1899 is responsible for about two-thirds of all the proof Morgan dollars given the numerical grade of PR69 at NGC. While PCGS has certified 55 Morgan dollars in PR68, the decade from 1890-1899 accounts for 33 examples in that grade (there is only a single PR69 Morgan certified at PCGS, an 1893).
The PCGS-certified quarter eagles show a similar distribution. While that service has certified five Liberty Heads in PR68, four of them hail from roughly the same time period: one 1897, two 1899s, and one 1901.
Although PCGS has never certified a Liberty Head quarter eagle in the numeric grade of PR69, the highest NGC-graded proof quarter eagle of the entire Liberty Head series is a specimen certified as a PR69 ★ Ultra Cameo.
All of the foregoing serves to underscore how remarkable the proof coinage of the late 1890s-early 1900s was. The present coin, while not graded quite so stratospherically, is nonetheless equally remarkable. With a certified PCGS population of one coin, this PR67 Cameo coin boasts extraordinarily deep, mirrored fields with sharply contrasting, abundantly frosted devices. There is a slight orange-peel effect in the fields, and the piece is virtually mark-free, with no contact worthy of mention. Tied for the finest certified at PCGS with four Deep Cameo coins (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
The Breen Proof Encyclopedia covers the proof coinage of 1890-1906 under the rather cynical chapter heading "Stereotypy Rules," but that does suggest the virtues that Mint personnel of the time showed, in doing one thing--and doing it very, very well. We note that, for Morgan dollars, the decade from 1890 through 1899 is responsible for about two-thirds of all the proof Morgan dollars given the numerical grade of PR69 at NGC. While PCGS has certified 55 Morgan dollars in PR68, the decade from 1890-1899 accounts for 33 examples in that grade (there is only a single PR69 Morgan certified at PCGS, an 1893).
The PCGS-certified quarter eagles show a similar distribution. While that service has certified five Liberty Heads in PR68, four of them hail from roughly the same time period: one 1897, two 1899s, and one 1901.
Although PCGS has never certified a Liberty Head quarter eagle in the numeric grade of PR69, the highest NGC-graded proof quarter eagle of the entire Liberty Head series is a specimen certified as a PR69 ★ Ultra Cameo.
All of the foregoing serves to underscore how remarkable the proof coinage of the late 1890s-early 1900s was. The present coin, while not graded quite so stratospherically, is nonetheless equally remarkable. With a certified PCGS population of one coin, this PR67 Cameo coin boasts extraordinarily deep, mirrored fields with sharply contrasting, abundantly frosted devices. There is a slight orange-peel effect in the fields, and the piece is virtually mark-free, with no contact worthy of mention. Tied for the finest certified at PCGS with four Deep Cameo coins (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1900 $2 1/2 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. With a mintage of 205 proofs, the 1900 quarter eagle has the second highest proof mintage of all Liberty quarter eagles behind the 223 pieces struck the following year. As such, the 1900 makes a great type coin for the design enthusiast. While the NGC Census Report shows eight coins similarly graded, with three finer PR69 Ultra Cameo examples (3/10), it is difficult to imagine such a quantity of different coins in these lofty grades. This Superb Gem exhibits a high degree of mint brilliance with bright yellow surfaces, incredible mirrored fields, and highly lustrous devices.(Registry values: P1)
1901 $2 1/2 PR64 Cameo NGC. CAC. Proofs from 1901 are generally the last ones available with contrast between the fields and devices. Beginning with the next year proofs had polished devices also, thus eliminating cameo contrast. Of the 223 proof quarter eagles struck this year, a higher percentage of survivors seems known today, probably the result of careful preservation by early collectors and dealers. As Breen notes, "Proofs have scattered crisscross marks within shield; these fade." If that is indeed the case, then this must be an early striking as the crisscross marks are pronounced on this piece.
The fields display the expected deep mirrors, and the devices are heavily frosted, yielding the cameo effect that is so desirable. This upper-end piece does not display the expected hairlines that most PR64 coins show. Rather, each side shows a couple of tiny lint marks, but these are Mint-made and have no effect on the overall appearance of this remarkable coin.(Registry values: P1)
The fields display the expected deep mirrors, and the devices are heavily frosted, yielding the cameo effect that is so desirable. This upper-end piece does not display the expected hairlines that most PR64 coins show. Rather, each side shows a couple of tiny lint marks, but these are Mint-made and have no effect on the overall appearance of this remarkable coin.(Registry values: P1)
1907 $2 1/2 PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. In 1907, the last year of the design type, only 154 proof Liberty Head quarter eagles were minted. The issue was well produced, and collectors saved many examples because of the cancellation of the series. Perhaps 100 specimens survive today in all grades, but PR66 Cameo examples are quite rare.
The present coin is a magnificent example, with bold field-device contrast, and virtually flawless surfaces. The fully struck design elements are semi-brilliant, rather than frosty, as the mint preferred this finish after 1902. Coins with brilliant devices seldom show such dramatic contrast, making the current offering even more desirable. Population: 5 in 66 Cameo, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
The present coin is a magnificent example, with bold field-device contrast, and virtually flawless surfaces. The fully struck design elements are semi-brilliant, rather than frosty, as the mint preferred this finish after 1902. Coins with brilliant devices seldom show such dramatic contrast, making the current offering even more desirable. Population: 5 in 66 Cameo, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
Indian Quarter Eagles
1908 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. Bela Lyon Pratt ably took up the mantle of Augustus Saint-Gaudens with the design of the Indian Head quarter eagles and half eagles, an innovation in coinage design that was as roundly condemned at the time of issue (in most quarters) as it is generally praised today. The first-year 1908 quarter eagle mintage was somewhat more than a half-million pieces. More examples of the new lower-denomination coins were saved, and today examples can be obtained up to the Superb Gem level. This piece's hallmark is rich mint luster that complements a lack of noticeable abrasions. As always seen on the issue, the top of the eagle's wing is weak, but elsewhere the strike is impeccable.(Registry values: N4719)
1911-D $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. In the updated Handbook of 20th Century United States Gold Coins 1907-1933, originally by Akers, the 1911-D is listed as the rarest Indian quarter eagle overall, to nobody's surprise; it is also rated in a tie for second for high-grade rarity, with only the 1914-D issue surpassing it. The text notes: "Most examples are in lower Mint State grades, and coins that grade MS-60 to MS-62 are actually offered fairly regularly on the market. MS-63s are seldom available, however, and the 1911-D is rare any finer."
This is one of the more affordable examples of this key issue. The surfaces are lightly abraded, as one would expect, and the striking details are strong (except on the lowest headdress feather, as usual) with a pronounced mintmark. Light reddish-gold color is draped over each side.(Registry values: N2998)
This is one of the more affordable examples of this key issue. The surfaces are lightly abraded, as one would expect, and the striking details are strong (except on the lowest headdress feather, as usual) with a pronounced mintmark. Light reddish-gold color is draped over each side.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. CAC. The Denver Mint produced 55,680 quarter eagles in 1911, an emission substantially lower than any other Indian Head quarter eagle coined in Denver or in Philadelphia. Among Denver Mint issues, the 1911-D, 1914-D, and 1925-D carried the Indian Head design, and only the 1925-D is readily available in higher grades. The low production is possibly explained by a comment that is found in the Annual Report of the Director of the Mint for the fiscal year 1911: "The gold quarter eagle is a coin for which there is no demand for business use. There is a call for them each year, about the holiday season, for gift purposes, and during the remainder of the year they drift back to the Treasury. New coins carrying the date of the year are wanted for each annual distribution. The piece is too small for ordinary circulation, and I recommend that it be formally discontinued by act of Congress." Despite those comments, it appears that the entire mintage was produced in the first half of the year, for the Mint director reported a coinage of 55,680 quarter eagles in his report, which covered the period from July 1, 1910 to June 30, 1911.
If this piece was given as a holiday gift, it certainly was handled with care. The surfaces are remarkably smooth and lack the usually seen abrasions that accompany most MS62 pieces (explaining the CAC endorsement). The mintmark shows strong definition and the overall striking details are well brought up as well.(Registry values: N4719)
If this piece was given as a holiday gift, it certainly was handled with care. The surfaces are remarkably smooth and lack the usually seen abrasions that accompany most MS62 pieces (explaining the CAC endorsement). The mintmark shows strong definition and the overall striking details are well brought up as well.(Registry values: N4719)
1911-D $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. CAC. The Indian quarter eagle series is the most affordable of the four 20th century gold series, with only one key date issue, the 1911-D. Want lists for Indian quarter eagles usually include the 1911-D, as it is often the last coin obtained for a complete set. Most professional numismatists recommend that collectors acquire the 1911-D first. Once the single key date in the series is purchased, the rest of the set is relatively easy, as there are only two other issues that carry a premium. The same advice is given for any series: Pursue the key date issues first. At the Uncirculated level, this MS62 is one of the better values in this key issue. The surfaces are bright with a slight reddish tinge, and there are just a couple of marks on each side that account for the grade. The devices are sharply struck throughout, with especially strong definition on the mintmark.(Registry values: N4719)
1911-D $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. CAC. The design of the Indian quarter eagles and half eagles, with the design sunk below the field, presents unusual numismatic considerations. Since the fields are the highest point on the coin, they received the majority of abrasions acquired during the coin's life. That is the reason that high grade pieces are infrequently encountered. Another characteristic is a weak mintmark, seen frequently on 1911-D quarter eagles, and also on a number of other branch mint issues. Die cracks and breaks are seldom seen on these coins. Clash marks are rarely seen and entirely unlike clash marks on other coins. Since the deepest recess of the coin design was the highest point of each die, there was only one location were those high points on the two dies matched when they were properly mounted in the press. On the obverse, the highest point of the die was the Indian's neck, and on the reverse it was the junction of the eagle's right wing (to the left) and the body. In the press, those two points opposed each other, and clash marks are occasionally seen on the Indian's neck.
Neither clash marks nor a weak mintmark are seen on this piece. The mintmark is fully and boldly defined, and the diagnostic wire rim is seen on the right side of the obverse. The surfaces display even orange-gold color, and there are no obvious or detracting marks on the high points.(Registry values: N4719)
Neither clash marks nor a weak mintmark are seen on this piece. The mintmark is fully and boldly defined, and the diagnostic wire rim is seen on the right side of the obverse. The surfaces display even orange-gold color, and there are no obvious or detracting marks on the high points.(Registry values: N4719)
1911-D $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. The 1911-D quarter eagle may never have existed if the public objections to the coinage design had prevailed. The Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt submitted complete models for the Indian quarter eagle and half eagle designs. The selection of Pratt to prepare the work came at the suggestion of Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow, a personal friend of President Theodore Roosevelt. After his election, Roosevelt desired that all existing U.S. coin designs be replaced with new designs. He selected Augustus Saint-Gaudens to do the work, and the beautiful Indian Head eagles and "striding Liberty" double eagles were the result. Both designs made their debut in 1907. Unfortunately, Saint-Gaudens passed away before any other designs were prepared. Bigelow suggested the unusual sunken design that Pratt created. When the quarter eagles and half eagles were issued in 1908, there were several objections to the design. One of the unusual objections is that the sunken devices formed a receptacle for germs that would spread disease. The objection proved to be unfounded.
The 1911-D proved to be the key Pratt's short-lived design type. A mere 55,600 pieces were struck and high grade examples are scarce and always sought out by collectors. This is a bright, satiny example that displays even reddish-gold color over each side. The strike is strong for the issue with good definition on the mintmark and above-average details on the lowest feather in the headdress. The surfaces are minimally abraded for an MS64, an opinion endorsed by CAC.(Registry values: N7079)
The 1911-D proved to be the key Pratt's short-lived design type. A mere 55,600 pieces were struck and high grade examples are scarce and always sought out by collectors. This is a bright, satiny example that displays even reddish-gold color over each side. The strike is strong for the issue with good definition on the mintmark and above-average details on the lowest feather in the headdress. The surfaces are minimally abraded for an MS64, an opinion endorsed by CAC.(Registry values: N7079)
Proof Indian Quarter Eagles
1909 $2 1/2 PR66 NGC. The 1909 Roman Finish proof quarter eagle boasts a minuscule mintage of 139 pieces. The Roman Finish was introduced because the matte proofs of 1908 were so unpopular with collectors. The new style proofs were a hybrid blend of the satiny matte finish and the reflective surfaces of earlier years. The resulting Roman proofs did little to improve public satisfaction, and many examples went unsold. An unknown number were melted after year's end. The 1909 is the rarest proof issue of the Indian quarter eagle series today. The date is extremely rare in PR66 condition.
The present coin is a visual treat, with bright, satiny luster and pleasing orange-gold color. The strike is full, with crisp detail on all design elements. No mentionable flaws are detected on the virtually perfect surfaces. Overall eye appeal is terrific. Census: 3 in 66, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
The present coin is a visual treat, with bright, satiny luster and pleasing orange-gold color. The strike is full, with crisp detail on all design elements. No mentionable flaws are detected on the virtually perfect surfaces. Overall eye appeal is terrific. Census: 3 in 66, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1911 $2 1/2 PR67 NGC. A surprisingly high 191 proof quarter eagles were produced in 1911 but far fewer are known today, suggesting melting of the unsold pieces at year's end. Probably half the mintage, or 90-110 individual coins, may exist today in all grades. A surprising number of high grade examples are known of this year, making it a good date for type purposes. The surfaces of this piece show the usually seen greenish hue, not quite as deep as the 1908 but darker than other matte proof years. There are a couple of barely discernable shiny spots on each side. Exceptional quality. Census: 19 in 67, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
Three Dollar Gold Pieces
1854 $3 MS66 NGC. Compared to the straightforward treatment accorded the other gold denominations, the Garrett and Guth overview of the three dollar coin in their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins begins with a paragraph that borders on arch:
"Introduced in 1854, the $3 gold coin's primary purpose was to facilitate the purchase of sheets of 100 postage stamps--in other words, it was the rich man's three-cent piece. Today, their 'numismatic purpose' often is to compete sets of gold type coins, particularly the 12-piece sets [that cover all basic designs and denominations]. Because they are one of the most valuable coins in the set, the $3 piece is usually the last one needed or added."
Later, Garrett and Guth quote Q. David Bowers, who suggests that while "It could have been that the owner of a $3 piece could have purchased a sheet of 100 three-cent stamps without requiring change, or could go to a bank and easily obtain 100 silver trimes," any such theory is "a stretch in reasoning."
Meanwhile, the logic for numismatists is clear: The coins exist, so they can be collected! A coin such as this Premium Gem is a notable prize, coming from the highest-mintage year of issue, which also happened to be its debut (a clear sign, echoed in the two cent piece and three cent nickel, that a denomination either rapidly became obsolete or was unnecessary in the first place). Smooth surfaces sport swirling yellow-orange luster, and the sharply struck devices are as carefully preserved as the fields. Each side borders on faultlessness to the unaided eye. Census: 7 in 66, 1 finer (4/10).(Registry values: N7079)
"Introduced in 1854, the $3 gold coin's primary purpose was to facilitate the purchase of sheets of 100 postage stamps--in other words, it was the rich man's three-cent piece. Today, their 'numismatic purpose' often is to compete sets of gold type coins, particularly the 12-piece sets [that cover all basic designs and denominations]. Because they are one of the most valuable coins in the set, the $3 piece is usually the last one needed or added."
Later, Garrett and Guth quote Q. David Bowers, who suggests that while "It could have been that the owner of a $3 piece could have purchased a sheet of 100 three-cent stamps without requiring change, or could go to a bank and easily obtain 100 silver trimes," any such theory is "a stretch in reasoning."
Meanwhile, the logic for numismatists is clear: The coins exist, so they can be collected! A coin such as this Premium Gem is a notable prize, coming from the highest-mintage year of issue, which also happened to be its debut (a clear sign, echoed in the two cent piece and three cent nickel, that a denomination either rapidly became obsolete or was unnecessary in the first place). Smooth surfaces sport swirling yellow-orange luster, and the sharply struck devices are as carefully preserved as the fields. Each side borders on faultlessness to the unaided eye. Census: 7 in 66, 1 finer (4/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1856 $3 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Although the pre-Civil War mintage of the 1856 three dollar gold was a generous (for the series) 26,010 coins, today Bowers estimates that only 90 to 120 Mint State coins survive, and perhaps 550 to 700 circulated examples. While those figures may be a trifle low, we would be surprised if more than 175 Mint State coins exist. This Select Mint State coin boasts pleasingly smooth orange-gold surfaces. A loupe reveals some light clash marks in the obverse field, along with a few wispy hairlines and minor contact on the cheek. On the reverse a bold strike appears (save for the bowknot), with few abrasions. Both sides offer generous eye appeal. Population: 28 in 63, 36 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1856 $3 MS64 PCGS. Circulated 1856 three dollar gold pieces are generally accessible, including high-end About Uncirculated pieces. Uncirculated examples become difficult to locate, especially at the Select and better levels. Indeed, near-Gems are the finest grade collectors are likely to encounter.
The greenish-gold surfaces of this MS64 piece exhibit pleasing luster emanating from a satinlike finish, and a relatively strong impression characterizes the design elements, except for weakness in the bowknot. Occasional minute obverse marks account for the grade. PCGS has certified just three finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The greenish-gold surfaces of this MS64 piece exhibit pleasing luster emanating from a satinlike finish, and a relatively strong impression characterizes the design elements, except for weakness in the bowknot. Occasional minute obverse marks account for the grade. PCGS has certified just three finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1868 $3 MS64 PCGS. Within the context of the three dollar series the 1868 does not have an especially impressive mintage. But consider that only 4,850 circulation strikes were produced, and what a huge rarity such an issue would be in another series that is more widely collected by date and mintmark. As one would expect for such a low-mintage coin, the fields on this piece are bright and reflective with just a bit of cartwheel. The devices, of course, are nicely frosted and give the piece a moderate two-toned contrast. The surfaces shine with bright yellow-gold color and there are no mentionable abrasions, just a number of small, inoffensive marks on each side that explain the grade. Population: 12 in 64, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1873 $3 Closed 3 AU53 NGC. The 1873 Closed (or Close) 3 three dollar is one of the key dates in the series, usually seen in circulated grades up to Choice AU or so. Mint State examples are rare. This splendid yellow-gold example shows some light field chatter on both sides, with prooflike areas remaining around the peripheral and central devices. It is interesting to note the vast difference between the wide-open large 3 in the denomination with the nearly closed 3 in the date. Census: 9 in 53, 32 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1873 $3 Closed 3 MS62 Prooflike NGC. The 1873 three dollar gold issue is a mysterious one. Mint records reveal only a production of 25 proofs, although business strikes exist. Later commentators have suggested mintages ranging from 100 to 1,000 pieces. The finest certified are two MS64 pieces at PCGS; this piece is one of three certified MS62 Prooflike at NGC, with one MS63 Prooflike finer (3/10). The prooflikeness on this piece is prominent in spite of the slight granularity and numerous tiny marks seen. The strike is bold but not full. Rich orange-gold color enhances both sides, and the only noticeable marks are in a tight cluster in the field below TA. A marvelous and enigmatic coin.
1874 $3 MS65 PCGS. The 1874 three dollar is considered a "type" issue along with the 1854 and 1878--the three highest-mintage dates in the series except for the 1855, which despite its mintage of 50,555 coins appears to have been little saved. The 1874 had a smaller mintage than any of the others noted here, at 41,800 coins, but apparently many more examples were tucked away than of the 1855. But any three dollar gold coin certified at the Gem level is the subject of fierce demand from both type and gold collectors.
This Gem has amazingly bright, sparkling mint luster. The surfaces display the usual thick mint frost with rich, reddish patina over each side and a significant tinge of lilac interspersed on the reverse. The strike is just a hair short of full, on surfaces that are virtually perfect with the exception of a diagonal reddish-tinted grease stain on the obverse below AM. A marvelous coin for the true collector at heart. Population: 8 in 65, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
This Gem has amazingly bright, sparkling mint luster. The surfaces display the usual thick mint frost with rich, reddish patina over each side and a significant tinge of lilac interspersed on the reverse. The strike is just a hair short of full, on surfaces that are virtually perfect with the exception of a diagonal reddish-tinted grease stain on the obverse below AM. A marvelous coin for the true collector at heart. Population: 8 in 65, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1878 $3 MS66 PCGS. Although struck for 36 years, the three dollar denomination remains scarce as a gold type. Most dates have meager productions, although the mintage rose to 82,304 pieces for the 1878, since the Treasury expected increased demand as the paper dollar reached parity with its gold equivalent. The anticipated demand was never realized, and subsequent mintages never exceeded 6,000 pieces.
An exquisite apricot-gold Premium Gem with seamless luster and a virtually pristine reverse. Minor recutting is evident within the upper loops of the two 8s in the date, and a loupe reveals die doubling on the outer border of the right-side cotton leaves. Population: 65 in 66, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
An exquisite apricot-gold Premium Gem with seamless luster and a virtually pristine reverse. Minor recutting is evident within the upper loops of the two 8s in the date, and a loupe reveals die doubling on the outer border of the right-side cotton leaves. Population: 65 in 66, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1878 $3 MS66 PCGS. The coinage focus in 1878 was on silver coins, not gold: The Morgan dollar was introduced, a major victory for the nation's increasingly powerful silver-mining interests. The mintage of 82,304 three dollar gold coins--while minuscule against the silver dollar production--was large within the series context. The nation's mints were gearing up for the expected parity between gold, silver, and paper currency that was forecast for 1879 and actually achieved in mid-December 1878.
This bright, sparkling Premium Gem offers superlative mint luster. The coloration fluctuates between lighter reddish-gold and a deeper hue at the obverse periphery and in the central reverse. The piece is well but not fully struck. The only mentionable marks are a diagonal abrasion along the jawline and above and below DOLLARS on the reverse. PCGS has certified 65 pieces in MS66, but only six examples at the MS67 level (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
This bright, sparkling Premium Gem offers superlative mint luster. The coloration fluctuates between lighter reddish-gold and a deeper hue at the obverse periphery and in the central reverse. The piece is well but not fully struck. The only mentionable marks are a diagonal abrasion along the jawline and above and below DOLLARS on the reverse. PCGS has certified 65 pieces in MS66, but only six examples at the MS67 level (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1878 $3 MS66 PCGS. By far the most frequently seen date in the three dollar series, as one can imagine from the mintage of 82,304 pieces, the 1878 is a natural for type purposes. In MS66 condition, it is one of the most enchanting gold type coins from the 19th century. The surfaces on this piece exude thick mint frost, the type of frost that swirls around each side as only seen on 1878 threes. The nearly flawless coin shows a slight overlay of reddish patina on each side. An exemplary three dollar gold piece. Population: 65 in 66, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1878 $3 MS67 NGC. Although the 1878 three dollar gold is thought of in the series context as a "common" coin, such a term must be used advisedly with respect to a magnificent condition rarity such as the present example. This piece is, according to published population data, one of 15 Superb Gems of the issue at NGC, while PCGS has certified six at that level, and there are none finer at either service (3/10). It is a virtual certainty that both figures include numerous duplications, as the inducements to produce a certified MS68 three dollar gold piece are enormous.
The present coin, certified MS67, is as technically close to perfection as we have ever seen. There are no marks at all visible to the unaided eye; strong magnification reveals only a couple of microscopic marks. The surfaces display deep reddish-gold coloration with interspersed glints of lilac, and thick mint frost prevails throughout. The strike stops just short of full. A phenomenon of a coin, for the finest type, date, or Registry Set.(Registry values: N7079)
The present coin, certified MS67, is as technically close to perfection as we have ever seen. There are no marks at all visible to the unaided eye; strong magnification reveals only a couple of microscopic marks. The surfaces display deep reddish-gold coloration with interspersed glints of lilac, and thick mint frost prevails throughout. The strike stops just short of full. A phenomenon of a coin, for the finest type, date, or Registry Set.(Registry values: N7079)
1880 $3 MS65 NGC. By 1880 the three dollar gold denomination was spiraling downward, reaching a paltry production of only 1,000 pieces. However, astute collectors and dealers foresaw the series' end, squirreling away a few choice pieces. New York City coin dealer Thomas Elder specialized in three dollar gold coins in the early 20th century, trading several hundred examples of the 1879 and 1880 threes to another dealer in Chicago, Ben Green, around 1904. Although this is a low-mintage date, there are quite a few survivors for the few coins struck.
The present Gem boasts rich reddish-gold color. The usual brightness in the fields gives the coin a pronounced semiprooflike look, with just a bit of cartwheel luster intermixed. The coin is well but not fully struck, and the few light field abrasions are consistent with the grade. Census: 18 in 65, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The present Gem boasts rich reddish-gold color. The usual brightness in the fields gives the coin a pronounced semiprooflike look, with just a bit of cartwheel luster intermixed. The coin is well but not fully struck, and the few light field abrasions are consistent with the grade. Census: 18 in 65, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1883 $3 MS64 ★ NGC. At first glance this important business strike actually looks like a proof due to its brightly mirrored fields and satiny devices. The light yellow surfaces also have hints of the watery or wavy surface that is typical of proof gold coins. The borders on both sides have pale lemon-yellow color.
The 1883 three dollar gold piece is extremely popular due to its low mintage of just 900 business strikes. Another 89 proofs were also coined. The current NGC Census Report shows that just two 1883 three dollar pieces have been certified in MS64 ★ , the only Star-designated examples of the date (3/10), with seven pieces numerically finer (all MS65).(Registry values: N4719)
The 1883 three dollar gold piece is extremely popular due to its low mintage of just 900 business strikes. Another 89 proofs were also coined. The current NGC Census Report shows that just two 1883 three dollar pieces have been certified in MS64 ★ , the only Star-designated examples of the date (3/10), with seven pieces numerically finer (all MS65).(Registry values: N4719)
1887 $3 MS65 PCGS. The mintage was given as 6,000 pieces for the 1887 three dollar, which would make it the highest mintage of the 1880s for the series. However, evidence suggests that many pieces may have been melted before they ever left the Mint, and the issue is notably rarer than the 1888 or 1889 coins, which had emissions of 5,000 and 2,300 coins, respectively. Outstanding mint luster is this coin's strong suit, with light, even reddish-gold color. Only under a loupe do a couple of small marks appear in the right obverse field. The strike is a bit soft on Liberty's lowest curls and the bowknot, but the clean surfaces and overall excellent preservation more than compensate. Slight doubling shows on RICA in AMERICA, not unusual for the business strikes. Population: 24 in 65, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Three Dollar Gold Pieces
1886 $3 PR63 Cameo PCGS. CAC. The mintage of the 1886 three dollar gold was only 1,000 business strikes plus 142 proof coins, but savvy collectors and dealers of the day saw the proverbial writing on the wall, anticipating the series' end by squirreling away nice examples. Probably one-third of the proof mintage and one-sixth of business strikes survive today. This Select Cameo proof offers broad eye appeal. Orange-gold surfaces display the coveted black-on-gold appearance of Cameo gold when viewed at an angle. Trivial field contact, less than might be imagined, precludes an even finer grade. A lot of coin for the condition. Population: 7 in 63 Cameo, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Four Dollar Gold Pieces
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3 PR66 NGC. The obverse has a profile of Liberty facing left, hair flowing down behind her head. The legend, 6 G .3 S .7 C 7 G R A M S consists of 12 individual figures, each separated by 13 five-pointed stars, with the date below. The reverse has a large five-pointed star as the central motif. ONE STELLA 400 CENTS are in incuse letters on the star. Small letters in the field carry the mottoes E PLURIBUS UNUM and DEO EST GLORIA. Around, the primary legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with FOUR DOL below. Struck in gold with a reeded edge.
While it is almost certain that all the stellas were coined as proofs, some are deeply mirrored, and others, like this piece, show satiny surfaces that are less reflective. Some have described such pieces as Mint State in the past. During the late 1870s and early 1880s, quite a few proofs have similar satiny surfaces. The 1878 Shield nickels are a good example. A proof-only issue, many of those pieces look very much like business strikes.
Diagonal planchet striations are observed on this piece, up to the right on the obverse and up to the left on the reverse. They are prominently visible on the devices, weaker in the fields. Similar striations are noted on all four-dollar gold pieces, although some have suggested that the 15 pieces called "originals" lack such characteristics. Similarly, some numismatists have suggested that the "originals" were actually coined in the metric alloy stipulated. Despite the various opinions, it is more likely that existing planchets of similar size were used, i.e. half eagle planchets.
Planchet strip for the half eagles was a standard production item at the Mint. Slightly reducing the thickness of this strip in the rolling mills and draw bench resulted in planchets of the proper weight for four dollar pieces. With appropriate calculations, the thinner planchet stock could be punched with a standard half eagle planchet cutter, yielding a standard 90% gold planchet the same diameter as a half eagle, but with four dollars in gold rather than five dollars.
The alternative to the above procedure was to create new planchet strip of the metric alloy, and at the same time create a new planchet cutter of the necessary diameter. Undoubtedly, these additional steps would have taken place if the denomination was authorized.
The process of carefully reducing the thickness of the planchet strip left long grooves on both sides of the strip, parallel with the edge of the strip. As planchets were cut from the strip, they also had the same grooves on their surface. Once the pieces were struck, the grooves mostly disappeared, yet remained visible on the high points of the devices. Observation of a number of pieces reveals striations that are oriented in almost any conceivable direction; however, every individual piece has the obverse striations parallel to the reverse striations, confirming the production method that we have described.
This piece is a gorgeous Premium Gem proof with brilliant yellow surfaces that are entirely free of imperfections. Slight central weakness, especially evident on the obverse, results from the planchet striations. The fields are lightly reflective and the devices are lustrous and satiny, yielding slight cameo contrast.(Registry values: P1)
While it is almost certain that all the stellas were coined as proofs, some are deeply mirrored, and others, like this piece, show satiny surfaces that are less reflective. Some have described such pieces as Mint State in the past. During the late 1870s and early 1880s, quite a few proofs have similar satiny surfaces. The 1878 Shield nickels are a good example. A proof-only issue, many of those pieces look very much like business strikes.
Diagonal planchet striations are observed on this piece, up to the right on the obverse and up to the left on the reverse. They are prominently visible on the devices, weaker in the fields. Similar striations are noted on all four-dollar gold pieces, although some have suggested that the 15 pieces called "originals" lack such characteristics. Similarly, some numismatists have suggested that the "originals" were actually coined in the metric alloy stipulated. Despite the various opinions, it is more likely that existing planchets of similar size were used, i.e. half eagle planchets.
Planchet strip for the half eagles was a standard production item at the Mint. Slightly reducing the thickness of this strip in the rolling mills and draw bench resulted in planchets of the proper weight for four dollar pieces. With appropriate calculations, the thinner planchet stock could be punched with a standard half eagle planchet cutter, yielding a standard 90% gold planchet the same diameter as a half eagle, but with four dollars in gold rather than five dollars.
The alternative to the above procedure was to create new planchet strip of the metric alloy, and at the same time create a new planchet cutter of the necessary diameter. Undoubtedly, these additional steps would have taken place if the denomination was authorized.
The process of carefully reducing the thickness of the planchet strip left long grooves on both sides of the strip, parallel with the edge of the strip. As planchets were cut from the strip, they also had the same grooves on their surface. Once the pieces were struck, the grooves mostly disappeared, yet remained visible on the high points of the devices. Observation of a number of pieces reveals striations that are oriented in almost any conceivable direction; however, every individual piece has the obverse striations parallel to the reverse striations, confirming the production method that we have described.
This piece is a gorgeous Premium Gem proof with brilliant yellow surfaces that are entirely free of imperfections. Slight central weakness, especially evident on the obverse, results from the planchet striations. The fields are lightly reflective and the devices are lustrous and satiny, yielding slight cameo contrast.(Registry values: P1)
Early Half Eagles
1795 $5 Small Eagle Genuine PCGS. Breen-6412, BD-4, R.5. 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. Our in-house graders have determined the coin has Uncirculated Details. The Altered Surfaces designation refers to the coin overall, rather than being localized to a particular area that was worked. This piece was probably lightly rubbed or chamoised, and as a result the luster is thin in the fields. The bright surfaces show a bit of pale reddish patina. The strike is soft in the centers. Light die adjustment marks on the reverse appear in the center and the upper left rim. Abrasions are minor, although a cluster of small marks appears in the field below TAT.
In its earliest years the Philadelphia Mint paid little heed to the dates on coins (or even the types, apparently), using and reusing dies as they were needed and available. Thus it is that both the 1795 Large Eagle variety is known--a coin likely struck in 1798--and the 1798 Small Eagle, an extremely rare die pairing with only seven examples known.
For the 1795 Small Eagle, the first U.S. gold coin type struck, a large number of dies are known for both obverse and reverse--eight and 11, respectively, which were paired in 15 combinations known today. Of those die pairings, the BD-3 is rated High R.3 by Bass-Dannreuther. The BD-4 is ranked R.5, along with several others, meaning that Bass-Dannreuther estimate that 60 to 75 specimens survive today.
(Registry values: P5, N5)
In its earliest years the Philadelphia Mint paid little heed to the dates on coins (or even the types, apparently), using and reusing dies as they were needed and available. Thus it is that both the 1795 Large Eagle variety is known--a coin likely struck in 1798--and the 1798 Small Eagle, an extremely rare die pairing with only seven examples known.
For the 1795 Small Eagle, the first U.S. gold coin type struck, a large number of dies are known for both obverse and reverse--eight and 11, respectively, which were paired in 15 combinations known today. Of those die pairings, the BD-3 is rated High R.3 by Bass-Dannreuther. The BD-4 is ranked R.5, along with several others, meaning that Bass-Dannreuther estimate that 60 to 75 specimens survive today.
(Registry values: P5, N5)
1795 $5 Small Eagle AU58 PCGS. Breen-6412, BD-1, R.5. Mint records indicate 8,707 Small Eagle half eagles were struck in 1795. Because proper hardening techniques had not been developed for manufacturing the dies, many dies cracked quickly during the striking process and had to be discarded. Eight obverse and eight reverse dies were required to complete the small mintage, resulting in 12 distinct die marriages for the date (not including the three Large Eagle varieties coined in 1797-1798). The present coin is a representative of the BD-1 variety, characterized by the position of the flag of the 5 in the date overlapping the drapery and the point of the final star touching the bust. John Dannreuther estimates 750-1500 examples of the BD-1 variety were minted in 1795, with 40-50 examples surviving in all grades. Analysis of die states and other evidence indicates BD-1 was the first variety of half eagle struck in 1795, and hence the first variety of U.S. gold coinage produced by the fledgling Philadelphia Mint.
The present coin displays reflective semiprooflike fields, shining through rich reddish patina on each side. The peripheral striking details are sharp. Some softness is noted on the hair curls around the ear and the center of the eagle's breast. Numerous small abrasions are peppered over each side, but the only mentionable flaw is a shallow scratch in the upper right reverse field. Even this blemish is only visible at certain angles. The overall visual appeal of this scarce early half eagle is outstanding. Population: 26 in 58, 57 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
The present coin displays reflective semiprooflike fields, shining through rich reddish patina on each side. The peripheral striking details are sharp. Some softness is noted on the hair curls around the ear and the center of the eagle's breast. Numerous small abrasions are peppered over each side, but the only mentionable flaw is a shallow scratch in the upper right reverse field. Even this blemish is only visible at certain angles. The overall visual appeal of this scarce early half eagle is outstanding. Population: 26 in 58, 57 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1800 $5 AU55 NGC. Breen-6438, BD-5, High R.3. Few collectors are aware of the two different date styles used for 1800 half eagles, primarily because the single variety with a pointed 1, that is a 1 with a full serif at the upper left, is extremely rare. Only about half a dozen examples are known. All others, like the present specimen, have a blunt 1 in the date.
This lovely Choice AU piece has reflective and attractive light yellow-gold surfaces that show occasional reddish accents. A few scattered marks are reflected in the fields. A desirable coin for the date or type collector.(Registry values: P2)
This lovely Choice AU piece has reflective and attractive light yellow-gold surfaces that show occasional reddish accents. A few scattered marks are reflected in the fields. A desirable coin for the date or type collector.(Registry values: P2)
1800 $5 AU55 ANACS. Breen-6438, BD-2, High R.3. Bass-Dannreuther Obverse Die State c/ Reverse State d. The 1 in the date is blunt, hence the Bass-Dannreuther terminology "Blunt 1" for this obverse. On the reverse the upright of the E in STATES is to the left of a cloud space, and the right foot of the last A touches both a claw and branch, the only use of this reverse. The present specimen offers attractive, lustrous surfaces with excellent yellow-gold coloration and no obvious impairments or adjustment marks. The obverse shows a faint die crack above IB, while the reverse displays several small die cracks and clash marks, likely close to the terminal stage.(Registry values: P2)
1802/1 $5 AU58 NGC. Breen-6440, BD-7, R.5. For reasons unknown to present-day numismatists, no 1801 dated half eagles were produced at the Philadelphia Mint. Instead, two 1801 dated obverse dies were overdated with a 2 and used to coin 53,176 half eagles in 1802. There are eight different varieties known for the date with the present coin representing the scarce BD-7 variety, characterized by the imperfect T's in the reverse legend. Experts estimate an original mintage of 5,000-7,500 pieces for the BD-1 variety, with perhaps 75-100 specimens surviving in all grades. Near-Mint examples are scarce in today's market.
The present coin features e remarkably sharp strike on the eagle's breast feathers over the shield. Just a bit of softness shows on the hair curls in the central obverse. The surfaces are a pleasing bright yellow-gold. The obverse exhibits a matte-like appearance due to an assortment of tiny marks. The reverse is lightly marked and shows considerable remaining luster.(Registry values: P2)
The present coin features e remarkably sharp strike on the eagle's breast feathers over the shield. Just a bit of softness shows on the hair curls in the central obverse. The surfaces are a pleasing bright yellow-gold. The obverse exhibits a matte-like appearance due to an assortment of tiny marks. The reverse is lightly marked and shows considerable remaining luster.(Registry values: P2)
1803/2 $5 AU50 PCGS. Breen-6441, BD-1, R.4. All of the 32,506 Capped Bust half eagles minted in 1803 were from overdated dies, with a numeral 3 stamped over the 2 in the date. Four die varieties are known, with the present coin representing the scarce BD-1 variety, characterized by the broken right foot of T in LIBERTY and the star pointing to the eagle's upper beak on the reverse. John Dannreuther estimates the original mintage of the BD-1 variety as 7,500-12,500 pieces, with perhaps 150-200 examples surviving in all grades.
The present coin displays light wear on the design elements, with pleasing greenish-gold surfaces. The remnants of the 2 are plainly visible in the date. Some adjustment marks are evident in the shield on the reverse.(Registry values: P2)
The present coin displays light wear on the design elements, with pleasing greenish-gold surfaces. The remnants of the 2 are plainly visible in the date. Some adjustment marks are evident in the shield on the reverse.(Registry values: P2)
1803/2 $5 MS62 NGC. CAC. Breen-6441, BD-3, R.4. The overdate and missing right foot of the T in LIBERTY make attribution easy, while on the reverse the positioning of the star in front of the eagle's beak identifies that side. This example offers attractive reddish-gold and pale green color intermixed on each side. The fields are bright and semiprooflike. The peripheries are sharply struck, and while there is minor weakness in the centers, all of the eagle's breast feathers are present if a trifle soft. The surfaces are quite clean; the only mentionable marks are on the reverse, scattered in the field between the stars. Census: 50 in 62, 60 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1804 $5 Small 8 Over Large 8 MS62 NGC. Breen-6442, BD-7, R.4. The large 8 in the date is punched over the first, smaller 8, and on the reverse the upright of the E in STATES is over a space between two clouds. The name is somewhat inapt, as it ignores the blatant repunching also present on the 1 in the date, and a bit less clearly on the 0 as well. The punches used originally were for the larger eagle coinage. Bass-Dannreuther recommend the newer terminology Normal/Large 8, less dramatic if more accurate.
This example displays remarkable visual appeal. The yellow-gold surfaces show a slight tinge of orange, and no visible abrasions or adjustment marks appear to the unaided eye. Perusal with a loupe only reconfirms that observation, although it does uncover some light clash marks on each side. Census: 13 in 62, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
This example displays remarkable visual appeal. The yellow-gold surfaces show a slight tinge of orange, and no visible abrasions or adjustment marks appear to the unaided eye. Perusal with a loupe only reconfirms that observation, although it does uncover some light clash marks on each side. Census: 13 in 62, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1806 $5 Pointed Top 6, 8x5 Stars AU53 PCGS. Breen-6445, BD-1, R.4. Bass-Dannreuther Obverse State c / Reverse State e. Stars 1-2 and 13 are all quite close to the bust. On the reverse star 13 lacks most of its lowest point, and the T's are broken in the legends. Most examples, including the present coin, have a rim break above the last S in STATES that covers seven dentils. Other extensive die breaks appear on each side, although the reverse has not yet reached the terminal state of some examples.
This lustrous yellow-gold specimen shows a few light ticks and marks on each side, none overly distracting. The reverse center displays adjustment marks running diagonally through the eagle's head, neck, and the upper shield.(Registry values: P3)
This lustrous yellow-gold specimen shows a few light ticks and marks on each side, none overly distracting. The reverse center displays adjustment marks running diagonally through the eagle's head, neck, and the upper shield.(Registry values: P3)
1807 $5 Bust Right AU58 NGC. Large Date, Breen-6452, BD-6, High R.4. Bass-Dannreuther Obverse State b/ Reverse State b. The 1 and 8 in the date are closely spaced, and recutting shows on flag of the 1 and inside the loop of the 0. Star 13 is distant from the bust and star 8 is close to the Y. On the reverse a claw touches the last A, and a leaf tip touches the right bottom serif of the I. The reverse shows a long die crack that begins at the bottom left serif of the N in UNITED, running through much of that side and ending in cloud 2.
This near-Mint example of this relatively available variety shows generous luster prevailing over orange-gold surfaces. Abrasions are minor and well-scattered, adding to the excellent eye appeal. Neither side shows visible die adjustment marks.(Registry values: P2)
This near-Mint example of this relatively available variety shows generous luster prevailing over orange-gold surfaces. Abrasions are minor and well-scattered, adding to the excellent eye appeal. Neither side shows visible die adjustment marks.(Registry values: P2)
1810 $5 Small Date, Tall 5 MS61 PCGS. Breen-6462, BD-1, High R.3. The first 1 is nearly centered over a dentil, while on the reverse the extremely large 5 in the denomination occupies virtually all of the space between the dentils and the fletchings. The light green-gold color has accents of yellow, mostly around the devices. This fully lustrous example displays lightly abraded surfaces consistent with the grade, but the abrasions are unseen except with a loupe. The strike is sharp throughout. This pleasing piece represents a scarce variety, far more elusive than the usually seen Large Date half eagles of 1810. A nice type coin or date-set representative. Population: 7 in 61, 33 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS63 PCGS. Breen-6459, BD-4, R.2. A huge mintage of 100,287 half eagles was produced in 1810, with four varieties known for the date. The present coin is a representative of the BD-4 variety, easily identified by the large numerals in the date and the large 5 in the denomination. The BD-4 variety probably accounts for 75,000-90,000 of the half eagles minted in 1810, as it is by far the most available variety. Experts estimate the surviving population totals 500-750 pieces in all grades. Its availability in high grade makes the date extremely popular with type collectors. In absolute terms, this issue is scarce in Select condition.
The present coin is sharply struck, with fine detail present on all devices, apart from a few incomplete star radials. Frosty mint luster and light orange-gold color, with subtle hints of rose, enhance the considerable eye appeal of this Select specimen. The surfaces are lightly abraded, with no significant distractions. Population: 34 in 63, 36 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
The present coin is sharply struck, with fine detail present on all devices, apart from a few incomplete star radials. Frosty mint luster and light orange-gold color, with subtle hints of rose, enhance the considerable eye appeal of this Select specimen. The surfaces are lightly abraded, with no significant distractions. Population: 34 in 63, 36 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1811 $5 Tall 5 AU53 PCGS. Tall 5, Breen-6463, BD-1, High R.3. A large mintage of 98,851 half eagles was achieved in 1811 and only two die varieties are known for the date. The present coin is a representative of the less available BD-1 variety, characterized by the large 5 in the denomination. Experts estimate BD-1 examples account for 25,000-40,000 of the half eagles struck in 1811, with a surviving population of 175-250 pieces today. The variety is very scarce in AU53. Population: 2 in 53, 48 finer (3/10).
The present coin is sharply struck, with light even wear showing on the high points of the design. Significant mint luster remains on the bright greenish-gold surfaces. A few abrasions on Liberty's cheek and the left reverse field are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: P2)
The present coin is sharply struck, with light even wear showing on the high points of the design. Significant mint luster remains on the bright greenish-gold surfaces. A few abrasions on Liberty's cheek and the left reverse field are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: P2)
1818 $5 STATESOF AU53 NGC. Breen-6470, BD-2, R.4. A minor mint engraving blunder. The engraver spaced STAT too widely apart, then realized his error and crowded ESOF to prevent letters from reaching the eagle's right (facing) wingtip. From a later die state with a prominent bisecting vertical die crack from star 6 through the second 8 in the date. This straw-gold example is slightly subdued, but is richly detailed and possesses myriad remnants of its initial luster. Neither side has any mentionable marks. The dies are rotated, as usual for this popular variety.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2010), lot 3929, which realized $9,775.(Registry values: P4)
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2010), lot 3929, which realized $9,775.(Registry values: P4)
1818 $5 STATESOF MS63 PCGS. CAC. STATESOF, Breen-6470, BD-2, R.4. Bass-Dannreuther Obverse State c. Star 13 is far above the lowest curl, but the most distinctive feature of this pairing is the STATESOF reverse, with little space between the two words. TAT is widely spaced.
There are only three reverses known for the 1818 half eagle--the STATESOF reverse (BD-2), the 5D over 50 reverse (BD-3), and the normal reverse (BD-1), each paired with a different obverse die. The BD-1 is unusual in that every star is produced with the "secret star punch" of Mint assistant engraver John Reich--who had quit the previous year after exactly 10 years of service with no pay raises and working as chief engraver but getting paid as assistant engraver.
The BD-2 STATESOF is a popular Guide Book-listed variety, which further increases its appeal among the many collectors of such coins (that reference actually lists all three die marriages for the year, although the 2010 edition shows no premium for one over another). Bass-Dannreuther list it as R.4 (100-125 known), compared to R.5 (35-45 known) for the BD-3 and R.5 (50-65 known) for the BD-1.
The authors note that the STATESOF variety is "one of the most popular of the early varieties, although its rarity has obviously been overstated." Harry W. Bass, Jr. owned five examples of this variety, noting that all seen (including the present coin) have the reverse rotated 45 degrees clockwise.
The obverse of this piece is in the terminal die state, showing a small horizontal clash mark beneath the bust and a long, bisecting die crack that begins at the rim below the last 8, passing through that digit and then all the way to the other side at 11 o'clock. This piece has marvelous original skin that features soft, frosted luster over orange-yellow surfaces. The strike is close to full, save for minor softness on the eagle's left (facing) wing. No singular abrasions or adjustment marks appear.(Registry values: P4)
There are only three reverses known for the 1818 half eagle--the STATESOF reverse (BD-2), the 5D over 50 reverse (BD-3), and the normal reverse (BD-1), each paired with a different obverse die. The BD-1 is unusual in that every star is produced with the "secret star punch" of Mint assistant engraver John Reich--who had quit the previous year after exactly 10 years of service with no pay raises and working as chief engraver but getting paid as assistant engraver.
The BD-2 STATESOF is a popular Guide Book-listed variety, which further increases its appeal among the many collectors of such coins (that reference actually lists all three die marriages for the year, although the 2010 edition shows no premium for one over another). Bass-Dannreuther list it as R.4 (100-125 known), compared to R.5 (35-45 known) for the BD-3 and R.5 (50-65 known) for the BD-1.
The authors note that the STATESOF variety is "one of the most popular of the early varieties, although its rarity has obviously been overstated." Harry W. Bass, Jr. owned five examples of this variety, noting that all seen (including the present coin) have the reverse rotated 45 degrees clockwise.
The obverse of this piece is in the terminal die state, showing a small horizontal clash mark beneath the bust and a long, bisecting die crack that begins at the rim below the last 8, passing through that digit and then all the way to the other side at 11 o'clock. This piece has marvelous original skin that features soft, frosted luster over orange-yellow surfaces. The strike is close to full, save for minor softness on the eagle's left (facing) wing. No singular abrasions or adjustment marks appear.(Registry values: P4)
1820 $5 Square 2 MS61 PCGS. Large Letters, Breen-6476, BD-3, R.5. State a/a, showing no clashing, lapping, or cracks. There are two dashes of die rust just to the left of the 5 in the denomination, but no die rust is seen elsewhere on the coin. This is consistent with the State a/a coin held by the Smithsonian, and may well be a diagnostic. The BD-3 1820 five dollar is "merely rare" as JD wrote. The other 1820 varieties "are either rare, very rare, or exceedingly rare." He estimated a surviving population for this die variety between 50 and 65 pieces.
The surfaces are bright green-gold with the often-seen semireflective fields. The design motifs are strongly struck with the exception of Liberty's lowest hair curl and the eagle's right (facing) claws. Each side is peppered with numerous small abrasions, but the only one of singular note is in the field above the neck of the eagle. This is an impressively lustrous, high grade example of this rarely seen early five dollar.(Registry values: P3)
The surfaces are bright green-gold with the often-seen semireflective fields. The design motifs are strongly struck with the exception of Liberty's lowest hair curl and the eagle's right (facing) claws. Each side is peppered with numerous small abrasions, but the only one of singular note is in the field above the neck of the eagle. This is an impressively lustrous, high grade example of this rarely seen early five dollar.(Registry values: P3)
Classic Half Eagles
1834 $5 Plain 4 MS63 PCGS. First Head, Breen-6501, McCloskey 3-B, R.1. One of the most accessible first-year Classic half eagle varieties, combining a First Head, Script 8 obverse die with a reverse that shows an unlangued eagle. This Select example has a remarkable appearance with mildly reflective sun-gold inner fields that give way to more yellow-orange margins. Excellent detail with only minor softness on Liberty's central curls. The scattered wispy abrasions that account for the grade have only minimal impact on the overall eye appeal. For the various Plain 4 varieties, Population: 51 in 63, 43 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1837 $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Large Date, Small 5, Breen-6511, McCloskey 1-A, R.4. This very scarce variant is distinguished by the obverse, which has two distinct waves in Liberty's forehead curl. Rich gold-orange luster is satiny and bold on this Mint State representative, which is remarkably well struck with bold definition on hair and feathers alike. Though close inspection reveals a number of wispy abrasions, the overall eye appeal is close to that of a Select coin. An important example for the dedicated Classic half eagle collector. Population: 6 in 62, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1837 $5 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Large Date, Large 5, Breen-6512, McCloskey 2-B, R.3. The present 1837 Classic Head half eagle, like its quarter eagle counterpart in this same sale in MS64, boasts phenomenal original "skin" of a quality seen far too seldom. The surfaces on this orange-gold Gem, certified in an old-style PCGS green-label holder, are frosty and completely unimpaired. To mention any sign of contact would be to overemphasize its importance. Minor rim crumbling appears on the reverse at 7:30 and 10 o'clock, as made.
This coin is of the Large (or Wide) Date, Block 8 style, with the lower loop of the 8 slightly smaller than the top loop; on the Small (or Close) Date, Script 8 coins of this year, the lower loop is larger than the top loop. The 7 in the date is entirely under the lowest hair curl, but the 3 is entirely to its left. There is a single forelock. On the reverse there are three vertical lines in each shield stripe. The 5 in the denomination, which shows double-punching on its flag, is about halfway under the arrow feathers. UNITED is well-spaced, but STATES shows greater distance between TA and AT than the remaining pairs, and the last S is noticeably low. The lower left base of the first A in AMERICA touches the wing, and the last A is free of the arrowheads.
While this is a relatively available die pairing, in the Gem grade of the present coin, any Classic Head half eagle is extremely rare. PCGS has certified only eight examples of the entire type at the MS65 level. For the 1837 issue per se, PCGS has certified the present coin as the sole Gem, exceeded by only two pieces in MS66 (3/10). This coin is high within the Condition Census at PCGS for both the date and type. Opportunities to acquire such outstanding quality are fleeting. Collectors must seize the day when they arise.(Registry values: P1)
This coin is of the Large (or Wide) Date, Block 8 style, with the lower loop of the 8 slightly smaller than the top loop; on the Small (or Close) Date, Script 8 coins of this year, the lower loop is larger than the top loop. The 7 in the date is entirely under the lowest hair curl, but the 3 is entirely to its left. There is a single forelock. On the reverse there are three vertical lines in each shield stripe. The 5 in the denomination, which shows double-punching on its flag, is about halfway under the arrow feathers. UNITED is well-spaced, but STATES shows greater distance between TA and AT than the remaining pairs, and the last S is noticeably low. The lower left base of the first A in AMERICA touches the wing, and the last A is free of the arrowheads.
While this is a relatively available die pairing, in the Gem grade of the present coin, any Classic Head half eagle is extremely rare. PCGS has certified only eight examples of the entire type at the MS65 level. For the 1837 issue per se, PCGS has certified the present coin as the sole Gem, exceeded by only two pieces in MS66 (3/10). This coin is high within the Condition Census at PCGS for both the date and type. Opportunities to acquire such outstanding quality are fleeting. Collectors must seize the day when they arise.(Registry values: P1)
Liberty Half Eagles
1840-C $5 AU58 ★ NGC. Variety 1. Die State II. Second year of the new design type with only 18,992 pieces produced. From that relatively small mintage only an estimated 125-150 pieces are believed known in all grades, with a mere 20-25 in AU grades. This piece is tied with several others at the bottom of the Condition Census. Each side has numerous small abrasions, and the yellow-gold interiors deepen slightly to orange-gold at the margins. Significant mint luster remains on each side, undoubtedly one of the reasons the coin was given the Star designation. Softly struck in the centers, as always seen.(Registry values: P5)
1842-C $5 Small Date VF30 PCGS. Variety 1, the only dies for the issue. The 1842-C Small Date half eagle boasts a minuscule mintage of 4,595 pieces, and the issue is the rarest five dollar gold coin from this storied Southern mint. Among all C-mint coins, only the excessively rare 1849-C Open Wreath gold dollar is rarer. Most examples seen are in well-worn condition, and examples grading higher than VF30 are rare. Doug Winter estimates a surviving population of only 60-80 examples, with 30-40 pieces in VF grades.
Moderate even wear shows over the design elements of this rare VF30 survivor. Numerous small abrasions are evident on each side, all consistent with the grade. The pleasing yellow-gold centers are framed by light reddish patina at the margins. Population: 6 in 30, 29 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P8)
Moderate even wear shows over the design elements of this rare VF30 survivor. Numerous small abrasions are evident on each side, all consistent with the grade. The pleasing yellow-gold centers are framed by light reddish patina at the margins. Population: 6 in 30, 29 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P8)
1843 $5 MS63 PCGS. From a mintage of 611,205 pieces, the 1843 Liberty Head half eagle is an available date in circulated grades, and Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth estimate a surviving Mint State population of 50-75 pieces. Though only moderately rare in lower Uncirculated grades, the 1843 half eagle is decidedly rare in Select condition. The present coin is a visual treat, with bright reddish-gold surfaces and abundant mint luster. The striking details are sharp throughout, and an interesting die crack bisects the reverse from above the second T in STATES, through the eagle, and down through the V in FIVE. Population: 5 in 63, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1843-D $5 Small D MS61 PCGS. CAC. Variety 10-G. Mislabeled on the insert as a Medium D. The position of the mintmark is diagnostic, if not the size. The leftmost side of the serif of the D is positioned over the center of the left serif of the V. The Small D is notably scarcer than its Medium D counterpart. As such, this piece is tied with several others at the lower end of the Condition Census for the date in general, and one of the finer Small D fives known. In general, the 1843-D is one of the more available D-mint fives with a mintage of 98,452 pieces. It is also one of the better struck dates, which is abundantly evident on this sharp example. The surfaces are bright green-gold with a significant amount of yellow. There are several field marks on each side.(Registry values: P3)
1855-S $5 MS61 NGC. This is a marvelous memento of the San Francisco Mint's fledgling years, a sort of "1854-S half eagle plus one." While it is far less elusive than the 1854-S half eagle, which is one of the legendary rarities of U.S. numismatics, it is nonetheless extremely rare in Mint State. Since so few half eagles were made in 1854--268, to be precise--the 1855 San Francisco issue was effectively the first circulating issue of the most popular denomination in the Old West. Despite the 61,000 coins produced, most circulated extensively, in the best hard-money tradition of the region.
At first glance this piece appears considerably finer than its nominal grade, and second and third glances do not dispel that impression. The strike is quite close to full, with all peripheral stars but star 1 well struck up. Some planchet roughness near star 1 and the 1 of the date is as made, although it appears to be the determining factor in the grade. Post-strike contact is of the most trivial sort. A marvelous example of this issue. Census: 2 in 61, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
At first glance this piece appears considerably finer than its nominal grade, and second and third glances do not dispel that impression. The strike is quite close to full, with all peripheral stars but star 1 well struck up. Some planchet roughness near star 1 and the 1 of the date is as made, although it appears to be the determining factor in the grade. Post-strike contact is of the most trivial sort. A marvelous example of this issue. Census: 2 in 61, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
1861-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. Die State III. Believed to be one of the 887 pieces struck by the Confederacy because of the die cracks seen from the tops of the A through M and (faintly here) on to ERI. These pieces seem to receive the majority of attention, but it should be noted that only 6,879 coins were struck in total that year. Including the CSA strikes, that places the 1861-C as 8th out of 24 issues in overall rarity among all C-mint fives. Most of the survivors, of course, are VF-XF, but there are an estimated 38-47 examples known in AU. This Choice AU has orange-gold surfaces with brighter yellow accents around the devices. A couple of more noticeable field marks are present on the obverse, but overall this is a pleasing example of this popular and rare final-year issue.(Registry values: P6)
1870-CC $5 VF20 PCGS. While the double eagles get most of the press, all of the gold denominations struck at the Carson City Mint in 1870 are low-mintage rarities. While the half eagle has the highest mintage of the three, at 7,675 pieces struck, today the 1870-CC five dollar is less accessible than a number of its Charlotte and Dahlonega predecessors. This midrange representative has great eye appeal for a "mere" VF20, with strong orange-gold color and traces of peripheral luster. While both sides show a number of small to moderate abrasions, no one flaw is singularly distracting. Population: 6 in 20, 44 finer (3/10).
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: P3)
From The Cedar Crest Collection.(Registry values: P3)
1871-CC $5 AU58 NGC. While not considered a rarity on par with its more famous double eagle counterpart, the 1871-CC half eagle is elusive across all grades, and high-end circulated examples are particularly challenging. At the AU58 level, the date is a condition rarity, and NGC and PCGS have certified just four Mint State coins between them (3/10). This near-Mint example has uncommonly bold design definition on peripheral and central devices alike. Gold-orange luster is satiny and strong with only mild disturbances. Lightly abraded with only a trace of friction crossing the highest design elements.(Registry values: P3)
1871-S $5 MS61 NGC. The 1871-S half eagle boasts a meager mintage of 25,000 pieces. Examples are seldom encountered in any grade, and Mint State coins are extremely rare. To date, NGC has certified only two examples in MS61, with none finer; while PCGS has graded three specimens in this grade, with none finer (3/10).
The present coin is an important Mint State specimen with somewhat subdued yellow-gold surfaces. Mint luster is strongest around the peripheral legends. The striking details are sharp throughout, and the surfaces are lightly abraded, except for one reverse scratch to the left of the eagle's beak. Altogether, this coin is an unimprovable specimen of this rare half eagle issue.(Registry values: P3)
The present coin is an important Mint State specimen with somewhat subdued yellow-gold surfaces. Mint luster is strongest around the peripheral legends. The striking details are sharp throughout, and the surfaces are lightly abraded, except for one reverse scratch to the left of the eagle's beak. Altogether, this coin is an unimprovable specimen of this rare half eagle issue.(Registry values: P3)
1872-CC $5 XF45 NGC. Only 16,980 half eagles were minted at Carson City in 1872, and the entire mintage was released into circulation to serve the needs of the regional economy. As a result, the 1872-CC is one of the scarcest half eagles from this storied facility, and in high grades, it is one of the rarest gold coins in the entire U.S. gold series. Doug Winter estimates a surviving population of 70-80 examples in all grades, with 13-14 specimens extant in XF. Current population data from the leading grading services suggests a slightly larger number of survivors, but the figures may be skewed by resubmissions. The issue is unknown in Mint State. The present coin is lightly worn, with much original detail remaining on all devices. The surfaces are pleasing yellow-gold, with subtle hints of red, and a few darker spots on both sides. No large or serious abrasions are noted. Census: 8 in 45, 22 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1884-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1-A, the only known variety for the issue. From a mintage of 16,402 pieces, the 1884-CC half eagle is an underrated date that is often overshadowed by the better known issues of the 1870s. Experts estimate a surviving population of 100-125 examples, with about two dozen specimens extant in AU grades. Population data indicates a larger population in AU, but this may be distorted by resubmissions and crossovers. To quote Doug Winter about the 1884-CC, "High-end About Uncirculated half eagles are quite rare and this is a very rare coin in Mint State."
The present coin is well struck, with only the slightest touch of wear. The surfaces are pleasing and lustrous, with a scattering of small abrasions on both sides, none of them significant. Census: 48 in 58, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
The present coin is well struck, with only the slightest touch of wear. The surfaces are pleasing and lustrous, with a scattering of small abrasions on both sides, none of them significant. Census: 48 in 58, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
Proof Liberty Half Eagles
1865 $5 PR53 PCGS. The 1865 has a very low output in both business strike and proof format. Only 2,472 pieces were struck for circulation, plus a tiny mintage of 30 proofs. So the date collector is not helped any by the proof output if a representative is needed with the 1863 date. Probably only 10 to 12 individual proofs are known. Examples were contained in the collections of the usual suspects: Garrett, Farouk, Miles, Eliasberg, Carter, Byron Reed, Trompeter, Walter Childs. But that roster leaves a great many important collections unrepresented by this rare date.
This is an example that somehow escaped into circulation for a brief period. The fields have that "fuzzy" look of coin-to-coin contact, but the protected areas surrounding the devices are deeply mirrored. The only contact mark of note is located in the upper reverse field above the eagle's head. A rare and unusual opportunity to acquire this challenging 19th century proof issue. Population: 1 in 53, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
This is an example that somehow escaped into circulation for a brief period. The fields have that "fuzzy" look of coin-to-coin contact, but the protected areas surrounding the devices are deeply mirrored. The only contact mark of note is located in the upper reverse field above the eagle's head. A rare and unusual opportunity to acquire this challenging 19th century proof issue. Population: 1 in 53, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
1881 $5 PR67 Cameo NGC. Examples of 1881 proof fives are rarely available for sale, either privately or via public auction. The reason is simple: Only 42 pieces were minted, and less than half of the total production has survived to this day. Garrett and Guth comment in their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins (2006):
Ownership of an 1881 proof half eagle, with fewer than 20 pieces extant in all grades, many of which are impaired in one fashion or another, is reserved for those individuals with much patience and financial wherewithal. Of course, a bit of luck is also beneficial, since the demand for this issue far outweighs the supply.
The current coin is clearly one of the finest known examples, if not the finest, of this elusive issue. The NGC Census Report indicates that eight pieces have been certified in all grades combined, with two coins listed at the PR67 Cameo level. The PCGS Population Report documents a total of eight examples, the finest a lone PR66 (3/10). Furthermore, it is reasonable to assume that the combined total of 16 coins graded by NGC and PCGS is slightly skewed by a few resubmissions. In fact, the two PR67 Cameo pieces at NGC could very well be the same coin.
The fields of this piece display the often-seen orange-peel effect, a rippling, crinkled appearance seen on many, if not most proof gold coins from the 1870s through the turn of the century. The devices are notably frosted and contrast strongly against the depth of mirrored reflectivity in the fields. High-grade proof gold is difficult to pedigree, because by definition there are few imperfections on the surfaces. On this piece it may be possible. There are two tiny planchet flakes in the obverse field by star 11, and a couple more in the reverse field below the eagle's beak. Of the few examples of 1881 proof half eagles that we have handled during the past two decades, the current piece is superior in terms of both technical condition and aesthetic qualities.(Registry values: P3)
"The 1881 half eagle is very rare in proof, with just 15 to 20 examples known in all grades. Of the few coins seen at auction and listed on the population studies, several are impaired. The Smithsonian example is lightly hairlined as well. Proof gold coins from this era were not always preserved with great care. Due to the high face value, many were lost after entering circulation."
Ownership of an 1881 proof half eagle, with fewer than 20 pieces extant in all grades, many of which are impaired in one fashion or another, is reserved for those individuals with much patience and financial wherewithal. Of course, a bit of luck is also beneficial, since the demand for this issue far outweighs the supply.
The current coin is clearly one of the finest known examples, if not the finest, of this elusive issue. The NGC Census Report indicates that eight pieces have been certified in all grades combined, with two coins listed at the PR67 Cameo level. The PCGS Population Report documents a total of eight examples, the finest a lone PR66 (3/10). Furthermore, it is reasonable to assume that the combined total of 16 coins graded by NGC and PCGS is slightly skewed by a few resubmissions. In fact, the two PR67 Cameo pieces at NGC could very well be the same coin.
The fields of this piece display the often-seen orange-peel effect, a rippling, crinkled appearance seen on many, if not most proof gold coins from the 1870s through the turn of the century. The devices are notably frosted and contrast strongly against the depth of mirrored reflectivity in the fields. High-grade proof gold is difficult to pedigree, because by definition there are few imperfections on the surfaces. On this piece it may be possible. There are two tiny planchet flakes in the obverse field by star 11, and a couple more in the reverse field below the eagle's beak. Of the few examples of 1881 proof half eagles that we have handled during the past two decades, the current piece is superior in terms of both technical condition and aesthetic qualities.(Registry values: P3)
Indian Half Eagles
1909 $5 MS65+ PCGS Secure. Although the 1909 Indian Head half eagle is not a major rarity as a date, the present coin is of such extraordinary quality that it can only be described as extremely rare. In recognition of this coin's high-end status within the Gem grade range, it has been designated MS65+ by PCGS. David Hall, cofounder of PCGS, explains the purpose of the recently instituted PCGS plus program:
From a substantial mintage of 627,138 pieces, the 1909 half eagle is an available date in lower Mint State grades. David Akers estimates perhaps 100-125 examples are extant at the MS65 level, and 14 coins have been certified in higher numeric grades by PCGS and NGC combined (3/10). However, it is doubtful that any specimen can exceed the present coin in terms of eye appeal and intangible overall quality. The remarkably clean surfaces are enhanced by traces of light, even reddish-gold color. All design elements are fully brought up, and the exquisite detail is complemented by rich, frosty luster that radiates from all surfaces. We expect this specimen to inspire spirited bidding from gold specialists, discerning type collectors, and Registry Set enthusiasts alike.(Registry values: N4719)
"PCGS Secure Plus is an innovative service that also addresses the significant price gaps between one grade point and the next, by formally recognizing high-end specimens within respective grades. The reality of the marketplace is that coins considered high end for the grade are recognized by sophisticated dealers and collectors, and such coins are worth a premium in the marketplace."
From a substantial mintage of 627,138 pieces, the 1909 half eagle is an available date in lower Mint State grades. David Akers estimates perhaps 100-125 examples are extant at the MS65 level, and 14 coins have been certified in higher numeric grades by PCGS and NGC combined (3/10). However, it is doubtful that any specimen can exceed the present coin in terms of eye appeal and intangible overall quality. The remarkably clean surfaces are enhanced by traces of light, even reddish-gold color. All design elements are fully brought up, and the exquisite detail is complemented by rich, frosty luster that radiates from all surfaces. We expect this specimen to inspire spirited bidding from gold specialists, discerning type collectors, and Registry Set enthusiasts alike.(Registry values: N4719)
1909-O $5 MS63 NGC. The 1909-O half eagle is one of the rarest regular issue coins from the 20th century. Only 34,200 pieces were issued in this final year of production in the New Orleans mint. While occasionally available in VF through AU grades, the number of Uncirculated pieces is always in extremely short supply. In fact, the number certified in mint condition can only be compared to the legendary 1929.
It is interesting to compare and contrast the 1909-O and the 1929. Both are major rarities, but each for different reasons. The 1929 has even fewer Uncirculated coins known. It also has far fewer examples extant in all grades and is all but unknown in circulated condition. The 1929 had a significant mintage of 662,000 pieces, but virtually the entire production was melted and today we are left with an estimated 100 or so examples. The 1909-O, on the other hand, apparently was just not saved. Obviously a few were, but others wore out in circulation, some were melted during the 1930s, and others were exported to Europe. As a result, the 1909-O is an attention-grabber in Uncirculated grades, especially Select and better. In MS63 NGC has only certified six other pieces, and just 16 have been graded higher (3/10).
This is an extraordinarily attractive example of this major rarity. The surfaces are obviously original with each side showing intermixed reddish-gold and lilac patina. As usually seen, the strike is strong throughout with even the lowest feather in the headdress showing almost complete definition. A few small, inconsequential field marks are seen on each side, the most obvious are a small cluster in the reverse field below AM in AMERICA. Specialists in this highly collectible and challenging series will appreciate the opportunity presented by this exceptionally high grade, key issue.(Registry values: N10218)
It is interesting to compare and contrast the 1909-O and the 1929. Both are major rarities, but each for different reasons. The 1929 has even fewer Uncirculated coins known. It also has far fewer examples extant in all grades and is all but unknown in circulated condition. The 1929 had a significant mintage of 662,000 pieces, but virtually the entire production was melted and today we are left with an estimated 100 or so examples. The 1909-O, on the other hand, apparently was just not saved. Obviously a few were, but others wore out in circulation, some were melted during the 1930s, and others were exported to Europe. As a result, the 1909-O is an attention-grabber in Uncirculated grades, especially Select and better. In MS63 NGC has only certified six other pieces, and just 16 have been graded higher (3/10).
This is an extraordinarily attractive example of this major rarity. The surfaces are obviously original with each side showing intermixed reddish-gold and lilac patina. As usually seen, the strike is strong throughout with even the lowest feather in the headdress showing almost complete definition. A few small, inconsequential field marks are seen on each side, the most obvious are a small cluster in the reverse field below AM in AMERICA. Specialists in this highly collectible and challenging series will appreciate the opportunity presented by this exceptionally high grade, key issue.(Registry values: N10218)
1911-S $5 MS64 NGC. David Akers' landmark series of six volumes covering the entire spectrum of U.S. gold denominations says of the 1911-S five dollar that it is a condition rarity, with few Mint State pieces even achieving the MS60 to MS62 grade. He also called it "one of the most underrated issues in the series, if not the entire spectrum of 20th-century United States gold coins." Some 20+ years later, Garrett and Guth mentioned that Gem and finer pieces are still underrated.
The present near-Gem example offers bright yellow-gold surfaces, with sharp definition prevailing throughout. The only mentionable marks are a small cluster of abrasions around the motto on the reverse. Census: 19 in 64, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
The present near-Gem example offers bright yellow-gold surfaces, with sharp definition prevailing throughout. The only mentionable marks are a small cluster of abrasions around the motto on the reverse. Census: 19 in 64, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1914-D $5 MS65 NGC. The 1914-D half eagle is a scarce issue to begin with. Many examples of the issue apparently circulated to a small degree. Even Mint State pieces, while available for a price, are plagued by pesky abrasions on the cheek and elsewhere that usually preclude a Gem grade.
The present Gem specimen is a pleasing exception that offers bright, sparkling mint luster over orange-gold surfaces. The strike is sharp, save for a hint of softness on the lowest feather on the obverse. Abrasions are minimal, particularly on the Indian's cheek, with the most obvious mark in the field below the L in LIBERTY. This is a conditional rarity whose certified populations plummet at the Gem level. Census: 12 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
The present Gem specimen is a pleasing exception that offers bright, sparkling mint luster over orange-gold surfaces. The strike is sharp, save for a hint of softness on the lowest feather on the obverse. Abrasions are minimal, particularly on the Indian's cheek, with the most obvious mark in the field below the L in LIBERTY. This is a conditional rarity whose certified populations plummet at the Gem level. Census: 12 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1914-D $5 MS66 PCGS. Although not a San Francisco Mint product, the 1914-D is nonetheless a scarcer issue among the Indian Head half eagle series, with a skimpy mintage of 247,000 pieces. In 2006, gold pundits Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth noted that this issue--the last of the circulating five dollar gold pieces struck in Denver--"is a scarcer date, and is frequently found well struck even on the feather tips and eagle's chest and wings. The surfaces are less granular and more lustrous than seen on many dates of this series." The present piece is an exceptional exemplar, not only by the standards of the issue, but for the series as a whole. And in the entire series PCGS has certified only 13 Superb Gem pieces--12 in MS67 and a lone representative in MS68 (3/10).
This coin offers so many superlative attributes that we hesitate to single one out to the detriment of the others. The surfaces are remarkably free of even the most picayune abrasions, from the exposed open fields on the reverse to the high points of the Indian's cheek on the obverse. Neither there nor in the left obverse field nearby--the focal points of the obverse--are there any abrasions above the microscopic sort. The color is a pleasing honey-gold laced with tinges of lilac iridescence. Generous luster and a bold strike round out the positive attributes of this Premium Gem. A shallow planchet flaw appears beneath OF on the reverse, but as a prestrike anomaly it does not affect the grade. More importantly, it fails to affect the enormous appeal of this stunning coin. A spectacular opportunity for the date collector to acquire a top-flight 1914-D half eagle. Population: 2 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N10218)
This coin offers so many superlative attributes that we hesitate to single one out to the detriment of the others. The surfaces are remarkably free of even the most picayune abrasions, from the exposed open fields on the reverse to the high points of the Indian's cheek on the obverse. Neither there nor in the left obverse field nearby--the focal points of the obverse--are there any abrasions above the microscopic sort. The color is a pleasing honey-gold laced with tinges of lilac iridescence. Generous luster and a bold strike round out the positive attributes of this Premium Gem. A shallow planchet flaw appears beneath OF on the reverse, but as a prestrike anomaly it does not affect the grade. More importantly, it fails to affect the enormous appeal of this stunning coin. A spectacular opportunity for the date collector to acquire a top-flight 1914-D half eagle. Population: 2 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N10218)
Proof Indian Half Eagles
1908 $5 PR67 NGC. This was the first year of issue for the European-inspired matte finish, a process that was not entirely new to the Mint but one that had previously been limited to medals. The matte finish took collectors by surprise, and it did not take long for them to express their dissatisfaction to Mint officials, who made a change in 1909 and 1910 to the so-called Roman Gold finish. Of the 167 proof half eagles that were struck in 1908, it is estimated that only 100 examples were actually distributed, the remainder being melted. Combining the data from both of the major services, one comes up with a total of 148 coins certified. We suspect there is a large number of resubmissions within the numbers certified, and believe probably only 50 or so individual examples are known today once resubmissions are backed out. Most are lower in grade than this piece, though. This is one of the finest examples known with only 10 other pieces so graded and one piece certified finer.
This piece has the typical khaki coloration common to 1908 proof gold and the coarser-grain finish always seen on this date. The striking details show definition that only a proof is capable of displaying with intricate detailing on all the design elements. Each side is devoid of any noticeable shiny spots or contact marks and the cheek of the Indian is smooth and unaffected by even the tiniest contact mark. This is essentially a perfectly preserved proof.(Registry values: N10218)
This piece has the typical khaki coloration common to 1908 proof gold and the coarser-grain finish always seen on this date. The striking details show definition that only a proof is capable of displaying with intricate detailing on all the design elements. Each side is devoid of any noticeable shiny spots or contact marks and the cheek of the Indian is smooth and unaffected by even the tiniest contact mark. This is essentially a perfectly preserved proof.(Registry values: N10218)
Early Eagles
1796 $10 --Obverse Damage--NGC. AU Details. Breen-6832, Taraszka-6, BD-1, R.4. Mint documents indicate a small mintage of 4,146 eagles was coined in 1796, but some of them may have been dated 1795. The BD-1 variety is the only one known for the year, but studies of die states tell numismatists the coins were struck on more than one occasion. The majority of the 1796 mintage was struck using the BD-1 dies, then some eagles dated 1797 were produced using the same reverse die, and finally the 1796 BD-1 dies were remarried and used to strike a few more eagles. Experts estimate a surviving population of 125-175 examples today in all grades.
The present coin is lightly hairlined on both sides, but the attractive reddish patina minimizes the effect of these lines. Slight pitting (due to planchet flaws) is observed on the lower left obverse field, on Liberty's bust, and on the top of the cap. There is a short area of pinscratching in the field in front of Liberty's hair. This specimen is well struck and possesses many virtues to offset the noted flaws.(Registry values: P6)
The present coin is lightly hairlined on both sides, but the attractive reddish patina minimizes the effect of these lines. Slight pitting (due to planchet flaws) is observed on the lower left obverse field, on Liberty's bust, and on the top of the cap. There is a short area of pinscratching in the field in front of Liberty's hair. This specimen is well struck and possesses many virtues to offset the noted flaws.(Registry values: P6)
1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse MS62 NGC. Breen-6839, Taraszka-15, BD-3, High R.6. A Mint State example of the rare BD-3 variety. This piece is the later die state with cracks through the B and L of LIBERTY. Harry Bass only found one example of this variety in all his years of collecting.
This piece is possibly the finest known example, comparing quite favorably to the Bass coin that is on loan to the ANA museum. Prooflike greenish-gold surfaces have traces of orange patina near the borders. Both sides are moderately abraded, consistent with the grade. The definition is strong on each side with fine detailing on Liberty's hair curls and the breast feathers of the eagle.(Registry values: P2)
This piece is possibly the finest known example, comparing quite favorably to the Bass coin that is on loan to the ANA museum. Prooflike greenish-gold surfaces have traces of orange patina near the borders. Both sides are moderately abraded, consistent with the grade. The definition is strong on each side with fine detailing on Liberty's hair curls and the breast feathers of the eagle.(Registry values: P2)
1800 $10 AU55 NGC. Breen-6842, Taraszka-23, BD-1, High R.3. Bass-Dannreuther Obverse Die State b/ Reverse State c. There is only a single die marriage known for the year. The obverse die dated 1800 is new, of course, while the reverse is a carryover from 1799, used on the BD-10 of that year and reused again for the 1801 BD-1. The 1 in the date and star 8 nearly touch the lowest curl and Y in LIBERTY, respectively. On the reverse, a leaf touches the I in AMERICA at the lower right serif, and a berry appears under the right foot of the last A. A die crack runs through LIBERTY, more heavily through the last four letters, and on the reverse a wispy die crack runs through the lower-right devices. This Choice AU piece has lots of brilliant luster over attractive orange-gold surfaces. The fields on each side are moderately abraded, but none of them are deep or require singular mention, and there are no adjustment marks. Census: 26 in 55, 68 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1801 $10 AU55 NGC. Breen-6843, Taraszka-24, BD-1, R.5. The BD-1 variety is far rarer than the relatively available BD-2, the only other variant for 1801 eagles. The BD-1 obverse is a new die for the year, but the hardy reverse is a carryover from the two previous years, used first for the R.3 1799 BD-10, then for the single-variety BD-1 of 1800. In its final use in 1801, the reverse die was likely already cracked from the previous year's use and it failed in 1801, resulting in this rare variety. Although the mintage of eagles in 1801 is numbered at 44,344 pieces (although some were likely dated 1800), Bass-Dannreuther estimate that 2,500 to 4,000 pieces of the BD-1 were produced, of which some 40 to 50 survive today. On the obverse star 1 has two points facing the lowest curl, and star 8 has one point facing toward the cap. L is close to the cap, and Y is close to star 9. A die crack runs from the edge between 0 and 1 of the date upward to the bust. Another crack runs from star 13 up through the throat and jawline. On the reverse, denticle clashes show above STAT, and a leaf tip touches the right bottom serif of I in AMERICA.
This lightly circulated example has bright yellow-gold surfaces that retain much luster and are free of visible adjustment marks. Despite a number of tiny marks through LIBERTY at the top of the obverse, this elusive piece displays much allure and would be an exciting acquisition for the many specialists pursuing rare early gold.(Registry values: P1)
This lightly circulated example has bright yellow-gold surfaces that retain much luster and are free of visible adjustment marks. Despite a number of tiny marks through LIBERTY at the top of the obverse, this elusive piece displays much allure and would be an exciting acquisition for the many specialists pursuing rare early gold.(Registry values: P1)
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)
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)
1801 $10 MS62 PCGS. Breen-6843, Taraszka-25, BD-2, R.2. Star 13 nearly touches the bust, and all of the peripheral stars touch or virtually so. Star 8 is close to the cap. The star spines are thinner and longer than on the much-rarer (R.5) BD-1 die pairing. On the reverse, the eagle's beak nearly touches a star just below its point.
While the BD-2 is one of the more available early eagle varieties, in such impressive condition as the present coin, it is a rare prize indeed. The greenish-gold surfaces boast "original skin" and enormous eye appeal. There are few abrasions and no adjustment marks on either side, although axial die misalignment has caused the left-side devices to be more strongly struck than the right-side. This is nonetheless an extremely appealing and conditionally rare type coin. Population: 62 in 62, 74 finer (3/10).
John Dannreuther writes in Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties:
While the BD-2 is one of the more available early eagle varieties, in such impressive condition as the present coin, it is a rare prize indeed. The greenish-gold surfaces boast "original skin" and enormous eye appeal. There are few abrasions and no adjustment marks on either side, although axial die misalignment has caused the left-side devices to be more strongly struck than the right-side. This is nonetheless an extremely appealing and conditionally rare type coin. Population: 62 in 62, 74 finer (3/10).
John Dannreuther writes in Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties:
"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 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 VDB Lincoln cent. These too are great collector coins, but when one gazes upon an early eagle, there is a certain thrill in just viewing such an impressive masterpiece."(Registry values: P1)
1803 $10 Small Stars Reverse AU58 NGC. Breen-6844, Taraszka-28, BD-3, R.4. A total of 15,017 eagles were minted in 1803, with an estimated 7,500-10,000 examples representing the BD-3 variety. This available design is recognized by the location of the right foot of E in STATES over a cloud space, and the upper point of the eagle's beak near the star point. John Dannreuther estimates 150-200 examples are extant in all grades.
The present coin displays attractive yellow-gold surfaces, with a light overlay of reddish patina. A remarkable amount of luster remains in the sheltered areas around the devices. The striking details are full on both sides, including all hair curls and breast feathers. The lightly abraded surfaces reveal only two marks of note, both located above the eagle's head. Overall visual appearance is quite sharp. Census: 41 in 58, 67 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
The present coin displays attractive yellow-gold surfaces, with a light overlay of reddish patina. A remarkable amount of luster remains in the sheltered areas around the devices. The striking details are full on both sides, including all hair curls and breast feathers. The lightly abraded surfaces reveal only two marks of note, both located above the eagle's head. Overall visual appearance is quite sharp. Census: 41 in 58, 67 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1803 $10 Small Stars Reverse AU58 NGC. Small Reverse Stars, Breen-6844, Taraszka-28, BD-3, R.4. Only a single obverse die was used for all six known die marriages of 1803 eagles. In this pairing it is combined with a carryover reverse from 1801, showing the eagle's upper beak nearly touching a star point and the right foot of the E in STATES over a space between two clouds. The bright orange-gold coloration is a plus, as is the noticeable luster around the devices. The strike is sharp throughout. Although the surfaces are generally clean, a small semicircular area of shallow pinscratching appears just below Liberty's chin.(Registry values: P2)
1804 $10 Crosslet 4 AU53 PCGS. Breen-6847, Taraszka-31, BD-1, High R.4. Bass-Dannreuther Obverse State c (late, unlisted)/Reverse State b. The 1804 Crosslet 4 eagles were the last in the circulation series, although technically the R.7 1803 BD-6 eagles, which share the same reverse, were the last struck--just not the last in the ordered series of business strikes.
Even afterward, in 1834 and/or 1835, proof versions of the 1804 eagle were struck for the presentation sets (such as the legendary King of Siam set) that included the 1804 silver dollars. The 1804 eagles in those sets were proofs of the 1804 Plain 4 variety, BD-2.
The obverse is identified by the Crosslet 4 in the date. Star 1 has two points toward the lowest hair curl, and star 13 nearly touches the bust tip. Star 7 is well-separated from the Liberty cap. The reverse die was used to strike all the 1804 BD-1, then the 1803 BD-6, according to Bass-Dannreuther, identifiable through die-state information. The reverse shows the large stars without the "extra star" of the 1803 BD-5. The eagle's upper beak touches a star point, and the arrows extend to the right upright of the N in UNITED. The left inner feet of all A's on the reverse are broken or missing.
The authors point out that the total mintage for the 1804 eagles, reported as 3,757 coins, accordingly must contain some 1803-dated eagles of other varieties as well, since the BD-6 is extremely rare.
This piece shows an obverse die state seen on other coins but apparently later than the Bass coin, with the crack beneath 180 extending upward through star 5. Another crack runs just beneath the bust from back to front. The cracks on the reverse about equal those of the Bass coin, with a crack through UNITE, the tail, and to the last A in AMERICA.
This piece has a few scattered, minor ticks and abrasions that account for the grade, but they do little to dampen its appeal. The fields are semiprooflike, with beautiful yellow-gold color and lots of radiant luster. Minor adjustment marks appear below star 13 near the obverse rim, and on the reverse through the left (facing) wing and nearby field. Others occur near the right rim under MERIC, but all of them are scarcely seen without a loupe.
The present coin is a wonderful addition to a fine gold type collection, and a superb representative of this historic early gold issue, the last in the circulation series forthcoming from the Mint until 1838.(Registry values: P4)
Even afterward, in 1834 and/or 1835, proof versions of the 1804 eagle were struck for the presentation sets (such as the legendary King of Siam set) that included the 1804 silver dollars. The 1804 eagles in those sets were proofs of the 1804 Plain 4 variety, BD-2.
The obverse is identified by the Crosslet 4 in the date. Star 1 has two points toward the lowest hair curl, and star 13 nearly touches the bust tip. Star 7 is well-separated from the Liberty cap. The reverse die was used to strike all the 1804 BD-1, then the 1803 BD-6, according to Bass-Dannreuther, identifiable through die-state information. The reverse shows the large stars without the "extra star" of the 1803 BD-5. The eagle's upper beak touches a star point, and the arrows extend to the right upright of the N in UNITED. The left inner feet of all A's on the reverse are broken or missing.
The authors point out that the total mintage for the 1804 eagles, reported as 3,757 coins, accordingly must contain some 1803-dated eagles of other varieties as well, since the BD-6 is extremely rare.
This piece shows an obverse die state seen on other coins but apparently later than the Bass coin, with the crack beneath 180 extending upward through star 5. Another crack runs just beneath the bust from back to front. The cracks on the reverse about equal those of the Bass coin, with a crack through UNITE, the tail, and to the last A in AMERICA.
This piece has a few scattered, minor ticks and abrasions that account for the grade, but they do little to dampen its appeal. The fields are semiprooflike, with beautiful yellow-gold color and lots of radiant luster. Minor adjustment marks appear below star 13 near the obverse rim, and on the reverse through the left (facing) wing and nearby field. Others occur near the right rim under MERIC, but all of them are scarcely seen without a loupe.
The present coin is a wonderful addition to a fine gold type collection, and a superb representative of this historic early gold issue, the last in the circulation series forthcoming from the Mint until 1838.(Registry values: P4)
Liberty Eagles
1851-O $10 MS61 PCGS. CAC. Variety One. Seen here with the mysterious hollow ring at the top of the shield. Obviously used as a centering device, but why a circle instead of a dot? The 1851-O had a substantial mintage of 263,000 pieces, and in general was a well-produced issue, especially when compared to the O-mint tens that preceded it. Unlike many 1851-Os, this piece shows minimal abrasions. In fact, the most notable surface disturbance (and it is tiny) is a small planchet void in the right obverse field out from stars 11 and 12. The devices are well struck in the centers with some peripheral weakness seen on the obverse stars. Seldom seen in mint condition. Population: 4 in 61, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1865-S $10 AU55 NGC. This is the Normal Date variety for the year, actually slightly rarer than the blundered date variety with 186 of the date first punched upside down in the die. In his Complete Encyclopedia, Walter Breen recorded a doubled die reverse for this variety. While certain aspects of the reverse are indeed doubled, we believe that this is merely a form of shelf or strike doubling on this piece and not a true doubled die reverse. Both sides of this piece are slightly abraded, as expected for the grade, with light yellow-gold surfaces and considerable remaining luster.(Registry values: N7079)
1882-CC $10 AU58 NGC. The Carson City Mint produced a mere 6,764 eagles in 1882, concentrating most of its coinage effort on half eagles and double eagles, in addition to the silver dollars that were struck and put into storage. As a result, the 1882-CC eagle is a rarity, especially in top grades. PCGS has never certified a finer example, and NGC has only graded three submissions in MS60 or better grades. Past commentaries have called the date "underrated" or a "sleeper." Today, attractive examples remain extremely difficult to locate. This one has vibrant peripheral luster with satiny light yellow surfaces and few abrasions of any kind, aside from a tiny patch of marks at the lower left obverse. Census: 36 in 58, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1906 $10 MS66 PCGS. The 1906 Liberty Head eagle boasts a moderate-sized mintage of 165,420 pieces. The issue is reasonably available in grades up to the Choice level and enjoys some popularity as a type coin, but examples in higher Mint State grades are extremely rare. To date, PCGS has graded two specimens at the Premium Gem level, while NGC has certified only two examples in MS66, with none finer (3/10).
The present coin is remarkable for its clean surfaces, with only one identifying mark visible. A tiny black speck, probably a struck-through spot of grease, can be seen in the obverse field, just right of the trailing hair curls. The surfaces display softly frosted mint luster, and the striking details are full throughout.(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin is remarkable for its clean surfaces, with only one identifying mark visible. A tiny black speck, probably a struck-through spot of grease, can be seen in the obverse field, just right of the trailing hair curls. The surfaces display softly frosted mint luster, and the striking details are full throughout.(Registry values: N4719)
Indian Eagles
1907 $10 No Periods MS66 NGC. David Akers reports the commonly quoted mintage of 239,406 eagles in 1907 actually included 542 Wire Rim examples, making the net production total for the No Periods design 238,864 pieces. The No Periods design was the first Indian Head type released into circulation and the public saved many examples from the original release. The date is easily located in grades up to the Gem level, making the issue a popular first-year type coin. Premium Gem specimens are scarce.
The present coin features bright orange-gold surfaces, with radiant mint luster. The surfaces are slightly matte-like in texture. The only noticeable flaw is a small mark below the second U in UNUM. Striking details are sharp throughout.(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin features bright orange-gold surfaces, with radiant mint luster. The surfaces are slightly matte-like in texture. The only noticeable flaw is a small mark below the second U in UNUM. Striking details are sharp throughout.(Registry values: N4719)
1909 $10 MS65 NGC. The 1909 Indian Head eagle is actually among the rarest P-mint issues of the series in Gem condition--actually a bit rarer than the 1908-S in that grade, according to Garrett and Guth. This example certified by NGC is one of only 23 certified so finer, with six finer (3/10). Bold, penetrating luster rolls around both sides, with somewhat mattelike surfaces and orange-gold surfaces with a greenish tinge. The surfaces are virtually free of all but the most trivial signs of contact, and the only strike softness appears on a single curl of hair just under the B of LIBERTY. A marvelous coin for a better-date type set or complete Registry Set.(Registry values: N4719)
1913 $10 MS65 PCGS. In their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins, Garrett and Guth treat the 1913 ten dollar as a type issue, stating: "The 1913 eagle is another common Philadelphia Mint issue that is available in all Mint State grades, including gem Uncirculated." While the date is "available" in MS65 in the sense that examples exist, collectors should not harbor illusions that such coins are anything but scarce. This is an appealing prize, boldly struck with vibrant wheat-gold luster and faintly textured fields. A few light marks at the lower part of Liberty's face affect the technical grade far more than the eye appeal. Population: 48 in 65, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Eagles
1908 $10 Motto PR67 NGC. The 1908 is the first year of the new matte proofing process. It appears that three different finishes were tried, at least experimentally, but the coins shipped to collectors that year were all of the dark, matte finish. There were 116 proof tens struck this year, but the number of unimpaired examples such as this one is a low number indeed. The mintage itself is not even reliable as an unknown number were melted as unsold in 1917, according to Walter Breen. Numerous pieces were also nicked or scuffed in the intervening decades, the scuffs showing as shiny spots on the matte finish. The result is probably between 40 and 55 individual coins are believed known today.
In addition to its collectibility as the first year of the new Saint-Gaudens type, the 1908 is often considered by specialists to be the most available of the six matte proof issues (setting aside the two Roman Gold years). But this so-called availability does not translate into any significant number of coins. It is merely a way of saying one year is rare and another rarer still. Only 10 other pieces have been certified by NGC at this level with two finer (3/10).
There is little to comment on regarding the surfaces of this coin. They are, simply put, magnificent. We see no shiny spots or interruption in the facets on the matte surface on either side. It would, in fact, be almost impossible to trace the pedigree of this coin as there are no imperfections that we can see, no variation in color, or planchet flaws. It would be interesting and instructive to place this coin side-by-side with one of the two PR68 pieces, cover the grade, and see if informed collectors and dealers could tell the two apart.(Registry values: N10218)
In addition to its collectibility as the first year of the new Saint-Gaudens type, the 1908 is often considered by specialists to be the most available of the six matte proof issues (setting aside the two Roman Gold years). But this so-called availability does not translate into any significant number of coins. It is merely a way of saying one year is rare and another rarer still. Only 10 other pieces have been certified by NGC at this level with two finer (3/10).
There is little to comment on regarding the surfaces of this coin. They are, simply put, magnificent. We see no shiny spots or interruption in the facets on the matte surface on either side. It would, in fact, be almost impossible to trace the pedigree of this coin as there are no imperfections that we can see, no variation in color, or planchet flaws. It would be interesting and instructive to place this coin side-by-side with one of the two PR68 pieces, cover the grade, and see if informed collectors and dealers could tell the two apart.(Registry values: N10218)
1913 $10 Proof Genuine PCGS. 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. Our in-house graders have determined the coin has Proof Details. Something was applied to the obverse rim between 7 and 9 o'clock that has dulled the surface in that thin area. The surfaces are rich brown-gold, with relatively large-grain sandblasting from the matte proof manufacture. Each side shows several shallow nicks that show up as bright, shiny spots.
Akers' recent Handbook notes that the proof 1913 eagle, with a recorded mintage of 71 coins, is the second-rarest Indian eagle in high grades, barely edging out the 1910 and 1912. PCGS has graded only 14 examples of the 1913 proof in all grades (3/10).
Akers' recent Handbook notes that the proof 1913 eagle, with a recorded mintage of 71 coins, is the second-rarest Indian eagle in high grades, barely edging out the 1910 and 1912. PCGS has graded only 14 examples of the 1913 proof in all grades (3/10).
Liberty Double Eagles
1850-O $20 AU53 NGC. Variety One, characterized by the open 5 in the date. From a mintage of 141,000 pieces, the 1850-O double eagle is the first branch mint twenty. Experts estimate a surviving population of 500-600 pieces in all grades, with most examples seen in VF and XF grades. The date is scarce in AU grades, where Doug Winter estimates 58-76 examples are still extant.
The present coin is lightly worn, with pleasing orange-gold surfaces. The strike is a little soft on the obverse, as usually seen. A scattering of minor abrasions is consistent with the grade, and an obverse rim dent at 4 o'clock is not distracting. Census: 52 in 53, 69 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
The present coin is lightly worn, with pleasing orange-gold surfaces. The strike is a little soft on the obverse, as usually seen. A scattering of minor abrasions is consistent with the grade, and an obverse rim dent at 4 o'clock is not distracting. Census: 52 in 53, 69 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1851 $20 MS62 PCGS. With copious supplies of gold bullion flowing in from California, a huge mintage of more than 2 million double eagles was achieved at the Philadelphia Mint in 1851. The great majority of these coins was released into circulation, with the resulting attrition radically reducing the supply of this early twenty. The issue is reasonably available, but not as common as the large production would indicate. High grade examples are quite rare.
If not for its presence in ship wreck finds (S.S. Central America and S.S. Republic), the date would be even more elusive. The 1851 was also present in the Baltimore Hoard of the 1930s, as evidenced by lot 2729 of the Wendell C. Foster Collection (Elder, 6/1935). The Foster sale showcased many dates found in the famous "Treasure in the Cellar" located by two teenage boys at the height of the Depression.
The surfaces of the present coin display a subtle green-gold color, with complete mint luster over both sides, including the exposed areas of the fields. A few field marks and luster grazes are all that prevent an even higher grade. Population: 58 in 62, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
If not for its presence in ship wreck finds (S.S. Central America and S.S. Republic), the date would be even more elusive. The 1851 was also present in the Baltimore Hoard of the 1930s, as evidenced by lot 2729 of the Wendell C. Foster Collection (Elder, 6/1935). The Foster sale showcased many dates found in the famous "Treasure in the Cellar" located by two teenage boys at the height of the Depression.
The surfaces of the present coin display a subtle green-gold color, with complete mint luster over both sides, including the exposed areas of the fields. A few field marks and luster grazes are all that prevent an even higher grade. Population: 58 in 62, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1854 $20 Large Date AU58 NGC. CAC. The 1854 Large Date issue constitutes a small part of the total mintage of 1854 double eagles, 757,899 coins. Perhaps as few as 10% of those coins, according to some estimates, are the scarce Large Date variant. Garrett and Guth make the interesting comment that "this is an issue that an astute collector could possibly cherrypick, as many are unaware of its rarity."
This near-Mint State coin offers orange-gold color with significant remaining luster, despite a hint of rub in the fields. The strike is sharp throughout, with no obvious or detracting marks.(Registry values: P6)
This near-Mint State coin offers orange-gold color with significant remaining luster, despite a hint of rub in the fields. The strike is sharp throughout, with no obvious or detracting marks.(Registry values: P6)
1856-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. Variety 17L (No Serif, Tilted S). SSCA 5502. The U in UNITED on the reverse lacks its upper left serif, and the large S mintmark is tilted to the left at the top. Far fewer 1856-S double eagles were recovered from the Central America than of the 1857-S, a fact well-represented in the respective PCGS populations. The 1857-S double eagles are available for a price up to MS67, and more than 4,000 have been certified in Mint State at PCGS. The 1856-S coins show 245 Mint State coins at PCGS, with the considerably higher prices reflecting that dichotomy. For this variety specifically, PCGS has certified seven coins in MS62, with a single MS63 finer (3/10). The piece shows typical orange-gold coloration, with a nearly full strike and some minor, scattered abrasions that account for the grade. The eye appeal is excellent.(Registry values: N2998)
1857-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. Variety 20A, Spiked Shield. SSCA 2719. The Spiked Shield is the most available variety of the several discovered among the Central America coins, and thus the present coin presents an opportunity for collectors. The S.S. Central America has become probably the best-known American shipwreck except for the Titanic--and after all, the movie hasn't come out yet. The recent Long Beach "Ship of Gold" exhibit has certainly rekindled interest in the wrecked steamer and its vast trove of numismatic treasures. This piece sports bright yellow-gold mint frost, with a hint of the often-seen reddish patina appearing as a streak in the exergue. The strike is full, and while there are a couple of minor marks, the excellent luster and eye appeal overwhelm other considerations.(Registry values: N4719)
1857-S $20 MS66 NGC. Ex: S.S. Central America. Variety 20A, the "Spiked Shield" reverse. A beautiful yellow-gold Premium Gem with a splendidly smooth reverse and a clean portrait. The bright, vibrant mint luster sweeps across both sides of this sharply impressed example. Given its quality and appearance, it is difficult to believe that the present coin spent more than a century on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. A large number of 1857-S twenties emerged from the S.S. Central America holdings, but most of those pieces are in decidedly lesser grade. A wonderful Type Two representative.(Registry values: N7079)
1858-O $20 AU58 PCGS. The 1858-O is similar to its predecessor, the 1857-O, in that both are underrated and overlooked scarcities. This example is similar some of the other higher grade examples known of this issue. The fields display remarkably deep mirroring and the devices are crisply defined throughout. The surfaces also show few abrasions, and this key on this issue as it is often found heavily marked. The few AU58 coins that are known are considered mid-Condition Census, with only a couple of Uncirculated examples extant. Population: 13 in 58, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1860-O $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. Variety-1, the only known variety. The 1860-O Liberty Head double eagle is a better date, ranking as the sixth rarest O-mint issue in the series. The original reported mintage was a scant 6,600 pieces and experts estimate a surviving population of just 85-95 examples in all grades. Doug Winter believes less than three dozen specimens are extant at the XF level and a combined total of 12 specimens have been certified by NGC and PCGS in the XF Details grade (3/10).
The present coin is well, but not fully struck. The surfaces are unnaturally bright from cleaning, with the obverse brighter than the reverse. Numerous small abrasions on each side give the surfaces a slightly granular appearance.(Registry values: N2998)
The present coin is well, but not fully struck. The surfaces are unnaturally bright from cleaning, with the obverse brighter than the reverse. Numerous small abrasions on each side give the surfaces a slightly granular appearance.(Registry values: N2998)
1861-S $20 Paquet AU50 NGC. Despite the common misconception, Anthony C. Paquet was born in 1814 not in France but in Germany--specifically, Hamburg--of French ancestry. His father, reportedly Toussaint François Paquet, was a bronze worker. "Anthony" could equally likely have been named with the German form "Anton" or the French "Antoine," anglicizing his name upon coming to America in October 1848. Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre was some 20 years Paquet's senior, born in 1794 and having been hired at the Mint in 1844 after the death of Christian Gobrecht. Although evidence is sketchy, it appears that Longacre may have prevented Paquet from showing his true potential at the Philadelphia Mint.
Paquet worked as an engraver and/or die-maker in Philadelphia from 1850 through 1855 and in New York City in 1856-57. He was hired as an assistant Mint engraver in October 1857, moving back to Philadelphia where he lived at 402 Blight Street, according to an 1860 city directory. He worked for the Mint as assistant engraver until 1864, afterward completing occasional Mint assignments on a contract basis.
Paquet furnished letter punches for pattern coinage, possibly the same punches that were used on the 1857 Flying Eagle cents. Paquet's lettering was extremely tall with thin vertical strokes, producing an unusual effect. Andrew W. Pollock III in United States Patterns and Related Issues illustrates (Pollock-3131; Judd-A-1857-1) an interesting uniface experimental piece showing the varying diameters of the dime, quarter, and half dollar with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA inscribed within each. Pollock notes that "the lettering is similar to that featured on many pattern coins attributed to Anthony Paquet."
The Paquet Reverse double eagles of 1861 are among the few U.S. circulating coinage designs that can be definitively attributed to Paquet. The memorable Paquet design lacked a broad rim, making the coins prone to extensive abrasion, and the design was recalled soon after its inception. All but two of the Philadelphia Mint pieces struck were melted, but the San Francisco Mint struck some 19,250 pieces before news of the recall reached that distant facility. The variety was promptly forgotten until 1937 when it was announced in Numismatic News. Today most certified examples are in the XF-AU range with a few dozen pieces each certified at NGC and PCGS, making it the rarest S-mint Type One double eagle.
This is one of the few high grade examples that have surfaced over the past 70 years. The surfaces are bright yellow-gold and noticeable traces of mint luster surround the peripheral devices. Each side is remarkably free from the distractions that normally plague these coins. The reason for the frequently seen abrasions is attributed to Paquet's lowered rim, a design feature that allegedly gave the interior design features less protections from contact with other coins. The design motifs are sharply defined throughout. This is a rarely offered opportunity for the astute collector of 19th gold. Census: 16 in 50, 29 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
Paquet worked as an engraver and/or die-maker in Philadelphia from 1850 through 1855 and in New York City in 1856-57. He was hired as an assistant Mint engraver in October 1857, moving back to Philadelphia where he lived at 402 Blight Street, according to an 1860 city directory. He worked for the Mint as assistant engraver until 1864, afterward completing occasional Mint assignments on a contract basis.
Paquet furnished letter punches for pattern coinage, possibly the same punches that were used on the 1857 Flying Eagle cents. Paquet's lettering was extremely tall with thin vertical strokes, producing an unusual effect. Andrew W. Pollock III in United States Patterns and Related Issues illustrates (Pollock-3131; Judd-A-1857-1) an interesting uniface experimental piece showing the varying diameters of the dime, quarter, and half dollar with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA inscribed within each. Pollock notes that "the lettering is similar to that featured on many pattern coins attributed to Anthony Paquet."
The Paquet Reverse double eagles of 1861 are among the few U.S. circulating coinage designs that can be definitively attributed to Paquet. The memorable Paquet design lacked a broad rim, making the coins prone to extensive abrasion, and the design was recalled soon after its inception. All but two of the Philadelphia Mint pieces struck were melted, but the San Francisco Mint struck some 19,250 pieces before news of the recall reached that distant facility. The variety was promptly forgotten until 1937 when it was announced in Numismatic News. Today most certified examples are in the XF-AU range with a few dozen pieces each certified at NGC and PCGS, making it the rarest S-mint Type One double eagle.
This is one of the few high grade examples that have surfaced over the past 70 years. The surfaces are bright yellow-gold and noticeable traces of mint luster surround the peripheral devices. Each side is remarkably free from the distractions that normally plague these coins. The reason for the frequently seen abrasions is attributed to Paquet's lowered rim, a design feature that allegedly gave the interior design features less protections from contact with other coins. The design motifs are sharply defined throughout. This is a rarely offered opportunity for the astute collector of 19th gold. Census: 16 in 50, 29 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1861-S $20 Paquet--Scratched--NCS. AU Details. Informed numismatists need little introduction to the 1861-S Paquet double eagle. The unusual reverse design by Mint Assistant Engraver Anthony C. Paquet was withdrawn soon after its inception, but by then the San Francisco Mint had produced some 19,570 examples, most of which quietly slipped into circulation and were forgotten until the 1930s.
The present piece is well-struck, with just a bit of detail missing on the hair curls. The coloration is an attractive, subdued orange-gold. The surfaces are remarkably free from abrasions. But there is a noticeable patch of scratching in the lower right obverse field, in the shape of a X but with a transverse scratch running through its middle as well. Needless to say, this is a coin that may see some spirited bidding at auction, as an AU Details example of this elusive issue with a good balance of condition versus affordability.(Registry values: N7079)
The present piece is well-struck, with just a bit of detail missing on the hair curls. The coloration is an attractive, subdued orange-gold. The surfaces are remarkably free from abrasions. But there is a noticeable patch of scratching in the lower right obverse field, in the shape of a X but with a transverse scratch running through its middle as well. Needless to say, this is a coin that may see some spirited bidding at auction, as an AU Details example of this elusive issue with a good balance of condition versus affordability.(Registry values: N7079)
1866-S $20 Motto AU58 NGC. Although the mintage of the 1866-S Motto twenty was about seven times that of its No Motto counterpart, at more than 840,000 pieces, most of them circulated in the hard-money, hardscrabble West of the era. Few examples are known in Mint State, but for many collectors a nice, lustrous example such as this piece should do nicely. This coin is brownish-gold, with a completely original "old gold" color. Generous luster appears around the devices, especially on the reverse, and the strike is bold if not quite full. There are numerous small abrasions, especially on the obverse, none overly distracting. NGC has certified 21 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1866-S $20 Motto--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. Mint State survivors of this issue--despite the large mintage of 842,250 coins--are rare, especially in the higher grades. The typical survivor of this first post-Civil War S-mint issue circulated extensively, averaging only Choice XF even for the certified coins that presumably form the top grade range of all pieces extant. This piece has attractive golden-orange color with a few abrasions on each side, none too severe. The luster is a bit diffuse from an old cleaning, but much appeal remains. The strike is decent, save for bluntness on the lower obverse stars.(Registry values: N4719)
1868 $20 MS61 PCGS. CAC. The 1868 is an elusive Type Two issue, especially in high grades. But when found in Uncirculated condition it tends to be an attractive coin because of the thick mint luster that usually accompanies these pieces. Such is the case here. Additionally, there are remarkably few abrasions for a Type Two twenty, which are normally found heavily marked. The surfaces are orange-gold and the strike is remarkably strong, both are characteristics normally seen on this issue. The two major services combined have only certified nine pieces in MS61 with four finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1870-S $20 MS62 NGC. This Liberty Head double eagle issue is very rare in Mint State, another situation where the original mintage figure is meaningless. Garrett and Guth comment that most examples were exported or destroyed, and that "most of the great double eagle collections sold at auction the last two decades have lacked an Uncirculated example," including the Dallas Bank and Harry W. Bass, Jr. collections.
This is a tremendous coin, with lots of prooflike luster radiating from orange-gold surfaces that are fully struck throughout. A couple of hidden abrasions in Liberty's hair and one in the obverse left field at 10:30 appear to preclude an even finer grade. A wonderful Mint State example of this elusive issue. Census: 7 in 62, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
This is a tremendous coin, with lots of prooflike luster radiating from orange-gold surfaces that are fully struck throughout. A couple of hidden abrasions in Liberty's hair and one in the obverse left field at 10:30 appear to preclude an even finer grade. A wonderful Mint State example of this elusive issue. Census: 7 in 62, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1872 $20 MS62 ★ NGC. All Type Two double eagles are rare in Mint State, although the Philadelphia Mint pieces such as this marvelous 1872 have had extra trouble receiving their due recognition. Garrett and Guth write that "the recent interest in double eagles has revealed the true rarity of these previously ignored specimens." Only two dozen or so pieces have been certified in MS62 or higher grades at both services combined. This piece has deservedly received the coveted Star designation from NGC for superior eye appeal. It is the only MS62 ★ coin, exceeded by two pieces, one MS63 and one MS64. The strike is full throughout both sides of this lovely coin, and abrasions are scattered and relatively minor compared to the broad eye appeal.(Registry values: N4719)
1873 $20 Open 3 MS63 PCGS. The 1873 Liberty Head double eagle enjoys a large mintage of 1.7 million pieces. There are two major varieties known, one with the Open 3 and another with a Closed 3 in the date. The Closed 3 variety was struck first, but the design was changed because Chief Coiner A. Louden Snowden objected that the Closed 3 looked too much like an 8 when the coins were struck. The present coin is a representative of the Open 3 variety, listed on page 265 of the 2010 Guide Book. The 1873 Open 3 twenty is the most available Type Two double eagle, and is a favorite issue with type collectors.
This specimen Is a pleasing Select example, with light orange-gold surfaces and vibrant mint luster. The striking details are sharp, apart from some slight softness on Liberty's curls below the coronet. A scattering of minor abrasions on both sides is consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N4719)
This specimen Is a pleasing Select example, with light orange-gold surfaces and vibrant mint luster. The striking details are sharp, apart from some slight softness on Liberty's curls below the coronet. A scattering of minor abrasions on both sides is consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N4719)
1873 $20 Open 3 MS63 PCGS. The 1873 Open 3 double eagle is among the most available of the P-mint Type Two issues overall, but like all of the type, Mint State examples are rare. This is a simply splendid Select Mint State example, with a full strike on both sides and attractive orange-gold coloration. A few scattered abrasions are undistracting but seem to have precluded an even finer grade. The eye appeal is excellent, nonetheless. This specimen would make a superb acquisition for a high-grade type set. NGC has certified only two coins in finer grades, while PCGS has seen five finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1873-CC $20 MS60 NGC. After striking only 3,789 double eagles from Comstock Lode gold in its debut year, by 1873 the Carson City Mint managed to produce 22,410 examples of the denomination, all of them in the Close 3 style. But it seems that gold coins were snapped up into circulation in the West, with its longstanding "hard money" tradition dating from Gold Rush days and before, as soon as they were produced. That is why most CC- and S-mint coins dating from the middle to late 19th century are apt to be typically found in circulated grades.
The average certified 1873-CC double eagle grades only about AU50, and Mint State examples such as this piece are seldom seen in the numismatic marketplace. Full cartwheel luster graces both sides of this orange-gold example, and the eye appeal and abrasions are respectively greater and fewer than one might expect for the MS60 level. A nice example. Census: 12 in 60, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
The average certified 1873-CC double eagle grades only about AU50, and Mint State examples such as this piece are seldom seen in the numismatic marketplace. Full cartwheel luster graces both sides of this orange-gold example, and the eye appeal and abrasions are respectively greater and fewer than one might expect for the MS60 level. A nice example. Census: 12 in 60, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1875-S $20 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Ex: AWA Collection. The majority of known 1875-S double eagles are in the Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated grade range. Mint State examples certified by PCGS and NGC are mostly in the lower levels thereof (MS60 to MS62). Finer specimens are seen only infrequently.
The present Select offering yields very pleasing luster emanating from peach-gold surfaces imbued with whispers of mint-green. A well executed strike imparts strong definition to the design features, including the obverse star centrils and the eagle's plumage. A few inoffensive scuffs barely preclude the next highest grade. A minute alloy spot between star 5 and Liberty's nose and a moderate abrasion between stars 9 and 10 are mentioned solely for pedigree purposes. Population: 10 in 63, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The present Select offering yields very pleasing luster emanating from peach-gold surfaces imbued with whispers of mint-green. A well executed strike imparts strong definition to the design features, including the obverse star centrils and the eagle's plumage. A few inoffensive scuffs barely preclude the next highest grade. A minute alloy spot between star 5 and Liberty's nose and a moderate abrasion between stars 9 and 10 are mentioned solely for pedigree purposes. Population: 10 in 63, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1876 $20 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Ex: AWA Collection. The 1876 twenty dollar, with a mintage of more than one-half million circulation strikes, is one of the more available issues for the type, particularly through the MS61 level of preservation. MS62s are somewhat scarce while MS63s are extremely scarce. Finer-grade specimens are condition rarities.
The lustrous surfaces of this MS63 example display beautiful orange-gold coloration blushed with light green and the design motifs are impressively delineated. A few scattered minute marks and alloy spots take nothing from the coin's overall appeal. This piece is sure to elicit spirited bidding. Population: 27 in 63, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The lustrous surfaces of this MS63 example display beautiful orange-gold coloration blushed with light green and the design motifs are impressively delineated. A few scattered minute marks and alloy spots take nothing from the coin's overall appeal. This piece is sure to elicit spirited bidding. Population: 27 in 63, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1876-CC $20 MS61 PCGS. It is ironic that a Carson City issue, a Mint that is generally very scarce in Uncirculated grades, would rank among the most available twenties in this elusive, short-lived type. A couple of recently discovered, small hoards accounts for this availability. This piece exhibits the often-seen semiprooflike fields on each side, and the reddish-gold surfaces show fewer abrasions than usually seen. The only mark of consequence is a long reeding mark in the upper left obverse field. The 1876-CC is generally available in MS60-61 grades, and pieces in these grades represent excellent value in a Type Two twenty.(Registry values: N4719)
1876-CC $20 MS62 PCGS. The 1876-CC double eagle boasts the largest mintage of any CC-mint twenty, at 138,441 pieces. In spite of the high production figure, the issue is not the most common Carson City double eagle in Uncirculated grades. Doug Winter estimates a surviving population of 2750-3250 examples in all grades, with 100-125 specimens in Mint State. At the MS62 level, the issue is quite scarce. Only five coins have been certified in higher numeric grades, all at NGC (3/10).
The present coin features rich reddish-gold surfaces, with bright, semiprooflike fields. The striking details are sharp throughout. A few small to medium sized abrasions account for the grade. Population: 56 in 62, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin features rich reddish-gold surfaces, with bright, semiprooflike fields. The striking details are sharp throughout. A few small to medium sized abrasions account for the grade. Population: 56 in 62, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1877 $20 MS63 NGC. The 1877 double eagle is the first of the Type Three double eagles, and as such it is a popular choice for collectors forming first-year-of-issue type sets. While available in circulated grades, it is rare in Mint State, especially at the MS63 level of the present coin. This specimen offers radiant cartwheel luster over charming orange-gold surfaces. The strike is virtually complete, although some die lapping is visible at the lower reverse on the eagle's right tail feathers. A few scattered ticks and dark toning spots appear on each side, not overly severe. Census: 13 in 63, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1878-CC $20 AU50 PCGS. The Carson City twenties from 1874 through 1876 all have mintages of more than 100,000 pieces. But the 1878-CC is very scarce, since only 13,180 coins were struck. The present AU example displays an impressive amount of luster beneath the apricot and khaki-gold toning. Both sides lack noticeable marks, since the vertical line on Liberty's neck is actually a mint-made die scratch.(Registry values: N2998)
1879-CC $20 AU53 NGC. Remarkably few abrasions are seen on the surfaces--surprisingly so for a CC-mint, for a double eagle, and for this grade. Highpoint wear smoothes the tops of the hair and joins ERTY with the coronet border. The surfaces are a pretty sunset-orange, with moderate luster remaining. Bowers' double eagle Guide Book calls the 1879-CC double eagle "scarce in all grades." It is, in fact, one of the more challenging CC twenties and similar in overall rarity to the 1878-CC. Probably 65-85 pieces are known in AU grade out of a possible 300-350 pieces in all grades. An attractive and rare piece.(Registry values: N2998)
1883-CC $20 MS61 PCGS. Ex: AWA Collection. This is a highly impressive coin for the designated grade. Its design elements, including Liberty's hair strands, the star centrils, and the eagle's plumage, are sharply defined. The fields are partially prooflike and yield contrast with the motifs at various angles, and rich yellow-gold, apricot, and mint-green patina further add to the coin's appeal. A handful of minor marks are fewer and of less severity than what might be expected for the grade. Population: 33 in 61, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1885-CC $20 MS61 PCGS. Unlike its Morgan dollar counterpart which is almost always seen in Uncirculated condition, the 1885-CC double eagle is rare in Mint State, especially the higher grades thereof. It is, in fact, among the rarest CC-mint twenties from the 1880s. This yellow-green example boasts full mint luster over moderately abraded surfaces. The only singular abrasions, however, are a couple on Liberty's cheek, chin, and neck. The strike is full, and brilliant luster cascades from both sides. PCGS has certified 12 examples in this grade, and 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1890-CC $20 MS61 PCGS. Impressively lustrous with a definite orange undercurrent to the yellow-gold surfaces. Numerous fine abrasions across each side contribute to the grade, but these have remarkably little impact on the overall eye appeal. An important Mint State representative of this later Carson City twenty. PCGS has graded 65 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1890-CC $20 MS62 PCGS. CAC. The 1890-CC is the most available Carson City Mint double eagle, and as such it makes a wonderful type coin. That availability is due to a hoard in excess of 250 low-end Uncirculated examples that entered the market in 1993. In MS61 the issue is scarce, and it is very scarce in MS62. PCGS has certified only six coins in finer grades: five in MS63, and one in MS64 (3/10). The present orange-gold example is a superb coin for the grade, with excellent luster and a full strike. There are minimal abrasions on either side. A super coin for the type collector, series specialist, or CC enthusiast.(Registry values: N4719)
1891-CC $20 MS62 NGC. Variety 1-A, the only known variety of the date. The Carson City Mint was actively engaged in producing eagles and half eagles in 1891, and the storied facility could spare the resources for only a token mintage of double eagles. To quote Doug Winter in Gold Coins of the Carson City Mint:
Winter estimates a surviving population of 150-200 pieces for the issue, with only 10-15 survivors in Mint State. Most examples seen are in circulated grades, and any MS62 graded coin would be a candidate for Condition Census. To date, NGC has certified 10 examples in MS62, with only one finer; while PCGS has graded four specimens in this grade, with a single piece finer (3/10).
Collecting mintmarked coins in general, and double eagles in particular, was not popular with collectors of the early 1890s. As a result, 1891-CC twenties are seldom encountered in auction catalogs of the period. While collecting large denomination gold coins did not become popular until the 1940s, the rarity and desirability of the 1891-CC caused a few examples to be showcased in earlier offerings. One such appearance was in the Wendell C. Foster Collection (Thomas Elder, 6/1935), lot 2659, "1891. C.C. Mint. Fine. One of the rarest of this mint. Only 5,000 struck." Elder featured an unusual number of double eagles in his auction catalogs of the mid-1930s, most of them originally surfacing in the famous Baltimore Hoard.
The present coin is an attractive specimen with bright, glittering mint luster and semiprooflike fields. The pleasing orange-gold surfaces are accented with streaks of coppery color on the reverse. Striking details are sharp, except for some incomplete obverse star radials. The surfaces are lightly abraded for the grade, with no large or detracting marks.(Registry values: N7079)
"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."
Winter estimates a surviving population of 150-200 pieces for the issue, with only 10-15 survivors in Mint State. Most examples seen are in circulated grades, and any MS62 graded coin would be a candidate for Condition Census. To date, NGC has certified 10 examples in MS62, with only one finer; while PCGS has graded four specimens in this grade, with a single piece finer (3/10).
Collecting mintmarked coins in general, and double eagles in particular, was not popular with collectors of the early 1890s. As a result, 1891-CC twenties are seldom encountered in auction catalogs of the period. While collecting large denomination gold coins did not become popular until the 1940s, the rarity and desirability of the 1891-CC caused a few examples to be showcased in earlier offerings. One such appearance was in the Wendell C. Foster Collection (Thomas Elder, 6/1935), lot 2659, "1891. C.C. Mint. Fine. One of the rarest of this mint. Only 5,000 struck." Elder featured an unusual number of double eagles in his auction catalogs of the mid-1930s, most of them originally surfacing in the famous Baltimore Hoard.
The present coin is an attractive specimen with bright, glittering mint luster and semiprooflike fields. The pleasing orange-gold surfaces are accented with streaks of coppery color on the reverse. Striking details are sharp, except for some incomplete obverse star radials. The surfaces are lightly abraded for the grade, with no large or detracting marks.(Registry values: N7079)
1892-CC $20 MS63 NGC. Variety 1-A. Because of its mintage of 27,265 pieces, and its presence in modern hoards, the 1892-CC Liberty Head double eagle is an available date in the context of the Carson City series. Experts believe 800-900 examples survive in all grades, with a Mint State population of 70-80 pieces. Most Mint State examples are in lower Uncirculated grades, and Select specimens are very rare. At the MS63 level, NGC has certified five coins, with none finer; while PCGS has also graded five examples in Select condition, with none finer (3/10).
The present coin features reflective, almost prooflike fields, with rich,orange-gold color. The striking details are full, except for some weakness on a few obverse star radials. A few light scuffs on the bust and the left obverse field explain the grade.(Registry values: N7079)
The present coin features reflective, almost prooflike fields, with rich,orange-gold color. The striking details are full, except for some weakness on a few obverse star radials. A few light scuffs on the bust and the left obverse field explain the grade.(Registry values: N7079)
High Relief Double Eagles
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS63 PCGS. The 1907 High Relief double eagles have held a special place in many collections, including some of the greatest ever assembled. It has been said, for example, that the actor and coin collector Adolphe Menjou (Kosoff, 1950) possessed a particular affinity for the issue. These pieces, with a mintage of just 12,367 coins, have been desirable from the moment they were issued. Roger Burdette (2006) reports that "by March 1908 the coins the coins commanded a $15 premium and were in great demand for their speculative potential."
Although their popularity waned momentarily in the early 1920s, by the end of the decade prices were once again on the rise and have continued to climb ever since. In A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins, Bowers (2004) writes, "The MCMVII High Relief double eagle has been on the 'must have' list of many collectors, even those who are not interested in gold coins. And, of course, this one-year issue is an essential requirement for the completion of a type set of United States coins."
He comments, "The MCMVII High Relief double eagle is a coin that everybody loves. Time and again it has taken first place or has finished near the top of numismatic surveys as to what is America's most beautiful design." These pieces are probably unique in the history of American numismatics, in that they have received virtually universal praise from the moment they were issued. They have a timeless quality that has caused them to be immensely popular for over century and will continue to make them highly desirable for many years to come.
This Wire Rim example has muted, satiny surfaces that show just a tinge of the often-seen reddish color. Close examination is required to see any of the tiny contact marks on either side.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
Although their popularity waned momentarily in the early 1920s, by the end of the decade prices were once again on the rise and have continued to climb ever since. In A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins, Bowers (2004) writes, "The MCMVII High Relief double eagle has been on the 'must have' list of many collectors, even those who are not interested in gold coins. And, of course, this one-year issue is an essential requirement for the completion of a type set of United States coins."
He comments, "The MCMVII High Relief double eagle is a coin that everybody loves. Time and again it has taken first place or has finished near the top of numismatic surveys as to what is America's most beautiful design." These pieces are probably unique in the history of American numismatics, in that they have received virtually universal praise from the moment they were issued. They have a timeless quality that has caused them to be immensely popular for over century and will continue to make them highly desirable for many years to come.
This Wire Rim example has muted, satiny surfaces that show just a tinge of the often-seen reddish color. Close examination is required to see any of the tiny contact marks on either side.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS63 PCGS. Augustus Saint-Gaudens was the first professional sculptor to produce coinage designs for United States coins. His designs as well as the difficulties he encountered with Mint personnel in producing these designs paved the way for other sculptors who worked with the Mint. The list is long and distinguished: Victor David Brenner, Bela Lyon Pratt, James Fraser, and Adolph Weinman. All were sculptors and all were responsible for what is commonly referred to as the Renaissance of American Coinage, and so aptly used as the title for Roger Burdette's trilogy that covers this period. But it was Theodore Roosevelt that made it possible, or perhaps imperative, that Saint-Gaudens and his assistant, Henry Hering, work successfully with Mint personnel. Both men were inspired by the coins struck in high relief from Ancient Greece and sought to emulate the artistic accomplishments seen on those pieces.
Saint-Gaudens borrowed heavily from previous works. The obverse of the twenty dollar gold piece, where he sought to depict "a full-standing figure of Liberty striding forward as if on a mountain top" was modeled after his Victory from the Sherman Monument at the entrance to Central Park. The reverse is an adaptation of the previously used flying eagle first used by Christian Gobrecht in 1836 and reused 20 years later on the Flying Eagle cent by James Longacre. By combining both a forward-looking Liberty from the Sherman Monument with a variation of the Gobrecht flying eagle Augustus Saint-Gaudens produced what is still considered to be the United States most beautiful coin.
This is a remarkable coin for the grade. The surfaces are bright with the usual satiny mint luster and just a hint of slight reddish patina. The wire rim is complete around each side, somewhat of an oddity in itself as there is usually some flattening on at least one side. The only grade-limiting mark is in the upper obverse field below RT in LIBERTY.(Registry values: N4719)
Saint-Gaudens borrowed heavily from previous works. The obverse of the twenty dollar gold piece, where he sought to depict "a full-standing figure of Liberty striding forward as if on a mountain top" was modeled after his Victory from the Sherman Monument at the entrance to Central Park. The reverse is an adaptation of the previously used flying eagle first used by Christian Gobrecht in 1836 and reused 20 years later on the Flying Eagle cent by James Longacre. By combining both a forward-looking Liberty from the Sherman Monument with a variation of the Gobrecht flying eagle Augustus Saint-Gaudens produced what is still considered to be the United States most beautiful coin.
This is a remarkable coin for the grade. The surfaces are bright with the usual satiny mint luster and just a hint of slight reddish patina. The wire rim is complete around each side, somewhat of an oddity in itself as there is usually some flattening on at least one side. The only grade-limiting mark is in the upper obverse field below RT in LIBERTY.(Registry values: N4719)
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim--Reverse Rim Filed--NGC. Unc Details. The ten and twenty dollar gold pieces by Augustus Saint-Gaudens mirror the vivacity and energy that is characteristic of the other works by the artist. The 1907 High Relief double eagles, however, highlight the traits that propelled Saint-Gaudens to the forefront of the American art community. An article by Homer Saint-Gaudens in the June 1927 issue of The Mentor reveals a great deal about the qualities that made his father one of the greatest American artists and are readily apparent in all of his works. He reminisces,
Even as he was suffering from debilitating pains brought on by intestinal cancer, Saint-Gaudens continued his work with the ten and twenty dollar coins. His designs were simple, yet seemingly full of life, and the 1907 High Reliefs are an excellent example of Saint-Gaudens' artistic philosophy. The "weary lion" may have been close to death, but he gave his designs a sense of liveliness rarely seen on coins. That liveliness is certainly apparent on this piece. The surfaces are bright with the usual satiny mint luster and just a tinge of reddish patina. We see no mentionable contact marks on either side, and there is only slight evidence of rim filing on the reverse. This coin presents the collector with an exceptional opportunity to acquire this magnificent design at a reduced price.(Registry values: N4719)
"William Dean Howells once wrote that Saint-Gaudens reminded the author of a weary lion. There was a no more apt simile to describe him during those final days. He believed his task in art was to arouse in others emotional enthusiasm and enjoyment through what he presented to their eyes. So never throughout his life did he relax his efforts to keep active, to keep human, to believe in the joy of high vision clearly expressed ... To the very end there stayed with him the urge to explore endlessly new regions of delight, were they physical or spiritual."
Even as he was suffering from debilitating pains brought on by intestinal cancer, Saint-Gaudens continued his work with the ten and twenty dollar coins. His designs were simple, yet seemingly full of life, and the 1907 High Reliefs are an excellent example of Saint-Gaudens' artistic philosophy. The "weary lion" may have been close to death, but he gave his designs a sense of liveliness rarely seen on coins. That liveliness is certainly apparent on this piece. The surfaces are bright with the usual satiny mint luster and just a tinge of reddish patina. We see no mentionable contact marks on either side, and there is only slight evidence of rim filing on the reverse. This coin presents the collector with an exceptional opportunity to acquire this magnificent design at a reduced price.(Registry values: N4719)
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim MS64 PCGS. It is widely believed that the figure of Liberty on Saint-Gaudens' twenty dollar gold piece was inspired by the Nike of Samothrace, a sculptural masterpiece that today rests at the top of le grand escalier in the Louvre. While this may partly be true, it is just as probable that he was influenced by a plaquette by his fellow-sculptor and friend Paul Dubois. The striding figure on the Dubois plaquette undoubtedly inspired Saint-Gaudens' own striding figures later seen on The Puritan (1883-1886) and the Sherman Monument (1892-1893).
After his famous meeting with President Roosevelt in early 1905, by November of that same year Saint-Gaudens had developed the design for the obverse of the twenty dollar gold piece. While modifications would be made over the next two years, Saint-Gaudens knew he wanted, "a full-standing figure of Liberty striding forward as if on a mountain top." He wrote to Roosevelt that his idea, "is to make it a living thing and typical of progress." Clearly the vibrancy Saint-Gaudens wished to achieve was transmitted to these coins, as they are generally acknowledged as the most beautiful ever made.
Each side of this lovely near-Gem Flat Rim piece displays bright, satiny mint luster. Here it is seen with most of the original bright yellow-gold color present and little of the often-seen reddish patina. Only the slightest contact marks prevent an even higher grade. An outstanding example of this scarcer High Relief variant.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
After his famous meeting with President Roosevelt in early 1905, by November of that same year Saint-Gaudens had developed the design for the obverse of the twenty dollar gold piece. While modifications would be made over the next two years, Saint-Gaudens knew he wanted, "a full-standing figure of Liberty striding forward as if on a mountain top." He wrote to Roosevelt that his idea, "is to make it a living thing and typical of progress." Clearly the vibrancy Saint-Gaudens wished to achieve was transmitted to these coins, as they are generally acknowledged as the most beautiful ever made.
Each side of this lovely near-Gem Flat Rim piece displays bright, satiny mint luster. Here it is seen with most of the original bright yellow-gold color present and little of the often-seen reddish patina. Only the slightest contact marks prevent an even higher grade. An outstanding example of this scarcer High Relief variant.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim MS65 PCGS. The aesthetics of the obverse and reverse of the Saint-Gaudens double eagle have been the subject of intense study. Numismatic art critic Cornelius Vermeule provided many insightful comments, and a number of others have written about the beauty of this design. Often ignored, however, is the "third side of the coin," the edge, which although not artistically remarkable was an integral part of Saint-Gaudens' design.
In October or November 1906 Saint-Gaudens settled on the final design for the double eagle, but he left no place for the required E PLURIBUS UNUM. Saint-Gaudens felt that if the motto were placed on the obverse or reverse the design would too crowded, so he decided put it to the edge. The United States, however, had not struck regular-issue lettered edge coins since 1836, when the first steam press was installed. Those letters were sunken, but Saint-Gaudens' design called for raised edge lettering.
Charles Barber worked to develop a three-segment edge collar for the eagle and double eagle, but it proved to be an engineering challenge. A few High Reliefs were also struck using two different kinds of collars ("toggle" and "cone" collars). The wire rim or "fin" posed additional problems for the Mint, and it was not until December 1907 that the double eagle collar operated reliably at the Philadelphia Mint. The result was the much-scarcer Flat Rim coins, as seen here. Collar problems persisted, however, and few Flat Rim twenties actually have a completely flat rim. These problems continued into the following year, and the Denver and San Francisco Mints reported collar problems through the first half of 1908.
The 1907 High Relief double eagles needed to be struck with three blows of the die in order to bring up the full details of the design. The first two strikes were made with a plain edge collar and for the last, the lettered edge collar was substituted. The significant time required to strike each High Relief coin made them impractical for circulation purposes, but a total of 12,367 pieces were struck and immediately sought by collectors.
The Flat Rim coin seen here is one of the most successful attempts made by the Mint at suppressing the wire rim or "fin" of extruded metal. It only shows on this piece between 3 and 4 o'clock on the reverse. The surfaces are bright yellow-gold, lacking the usually seen reddish patina. The mint luster is satiny, as always, and undisturbed by any noticeable contact marks. The overall quality is simply extraordinary on this remarkable High Relief.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
In October or November 1906 Saint-Gaudens settled on the final design for the double eagle, but he left no place for the required E PLURIBUS UNUM. Saint-Gaudens felt that if the motto were placed on the obverse or reverse the design would too crowded, so he decided put it to the edge. The United States, however, had not struck regular-issue lettered edge coins since 1836, when the first steam press was installed. Those letters were sunken, but Saint-Gaudens' design called for raised edge lettering.
Charles Barber worked to develop a three-segment edge collar for the eagle and double eagle, but it proved to be an engineering challenge. A few High Reliefs were also struck using two different kinds of collars ("toggle" and "cone" collars). The wire rim or "fin" posed additional problems for the Mint, and it was not until December 1907 that the double eagle collar operated reliably at the Philadelphia Mint. The result was the much-scarcer Flat Rim coins, as seen here. Collar problems persisted, however, and few Flat Rim twenties actually have a completely flat rim. These problems continued into the following year, and the Denver and San Francisco Mints reported collar problems through the first half of 1908.
The 1907 High Relief double eagles needed to be struck with three blows of the die in order to bring up the full details of the design. The first two strikes were made with a plain edge collar and for the last, the lettered edge collar was substituted. The significant time required to strike each High Relief coin made them impractical for circulation purposes, but a total of 12,367 pieces were struck and immediately sought by collectors.
The Flat Rim coin seen here is one of the most successful attempts made by the Mint at suppressing the wire rim or "fin" of extruded metal. It only shows on this piece between 3 and 4 o'clock on the reverse. The surfaces are bright yellow-gold, lacking the usually seen reddish patina. The mint luster is satiny, as always, and undisturbed by any noticeable contact marks. The overall quality is simply extraordinary on this remarkable High Relief.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim MS67 NGC. In Thayer Tolles' book Augustus Saint-Gaudens in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the art critic sets the stage for the period in which Saint-Gaudens was at the peak of the sculptural world in America:
This placed Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and his prodigious artistic talents, at the right time and in the right place to take full advantage of this demand for art in what became known as The Gilded Age. He used his natural artistic talent, coupled it with a successful workshop of apprentice artists, self-referenced his own works when possible, and curried the favor of wealthy patrons. The result was a outpouring of 214 works, many of staggering beauty and all of which display a natural ease of the subject portrayed.
After several decades of exceptional sculptural production, Theodore Roosevelt called on Saint-Gaudens to redesign several of the nation's coins. But he challenged him to redesign them with the high relief seen on coins from ancient Greece. Saint-Gaudens admired such coins as well and accepted the challenge, although reluctantly. Over the previous 15 years he had several encounters with Charles Barber, and the clash between artist and engraver had not turned out well for Saint-Gaudens. However, this time Saint-Gaudens had the president's full support, and Roosevelt used the power of his office to finally get the new coin designs into production. The frustrated president finally ordered that the new twenty dollar gold pieces go into production "even if it takes all day and night to produce one coin." It did not take quite that long, but it did require multiple blows from a hydraulic press usually used to strike medals to strike the High Relief twenties. And in the short striking period in late 1907, only 12,367 pieces were produced.
As a flat rim coin, this was one of the final examples struck in December, 1907 of this magnificent design. The surfaces display bright yellow-gold color, similar to that seen on Ultra High Reliefs which were annealed between strikings. Diligent searching with a loupe fails to find any post-striking impairments. While we hesitate to call any coin perfect, this is as close to perfection as we can remember in recent memory. The striking details are also notable for extreme sharpness. While High Reliefs were struck multiple times on a hydraulic press, even so the tops of the letters on the upper reverse often blend into the inner rim. Not so here. Also the berries are rounded in the olive branch.
This is truly an exceptional High Relief and a coin that is very likely to bring a record price when sold.(Registry values: N10218)
"The demand for luxurious goods and imposing mansions was met by an ambitious group of architects, painters, sculptors, and decorators who believed that these collaborative projects stood as powerful reflections of their country's growing cultural presence on the world stage as it assumed its rightful place in a distinguished artistic continuum. These symbiotic partnerships inspired some of the most remarkable products of the American Renaissance, a period of unprecedented artistic cross-fertilization that began in the mid-1870s and continued through the 1910s."
This placed Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and his prodigious artistic talents, at the right time and in the right place to take full advantage of this demand for art in what became known as The Gilded Age. He used his natural artistic talent, coupled it with a successful workshop of apprentice artists, self-referenced his own works when possible, and curried the favor of wealthy patrons. The result was a outpouring of 214 works, many of staggering beauty and all of which display a natural ease of the subject portrayed.
After several decades of exceptional sculptural production, Theodore Roosevelt called on Saint-Gaudens to redesign several of the nation's coins. But he challenged him to redesign them with the high relief seen on coins from ancient Greece. Saint-Gaudens admired such coins as well and accepted the challenge, although reluctantly. Over the previous 15 years he had several encounters with Charles Barber, and the clash between artist and engraver had not turned out well for Saint-Gaudens. However, this time Saint-Gaudens had the president's full support, and Roosevelt used the power of his office to finally get the new coin designs into production. The frustrated president finally ordered that the new twenty dollar gold pieces go into production "even if it takes all day and night to produce one coin." It did not take quite that long, but it did require multiple blows from a hydraulic press usually used to strike medals to strike the High Relief twenties. And in the short striking period in late 1907, only 12,367 pieces were produced.
As a flat rim coin, this was one of the final examples struck in December, 1907 of this magnificent design. The surfaces display bright yellow-gold color, similar to that seen on Ultra High Reliefs which were annealed between strikings. Diligent searching with a loupe fails to find any post-striking impairments. While we hesitate to call any coin perfect, this is as close to perfection as we can remember in recent memory. The striking details are also notable for extreme sharpness. While High Reliefs were struck multiple times on a hydraulic press, even so the tops of the letters on the upper reverse often blend into the inner rim. Not so here. Also the berries are rounded in the olive branch.
This is truly an exceptional High Relief and a coin that is very likely to bring a record price when sold.(Registry values: N10218)
Proof High Relief Double Eagles
1907 $20 High Relief PR62 NGC. Proof High Reliefs appear to have been struck later during the production run rather than earlier, as one might imagine. We say this because most proofs show little of the wire rim that is evident on earlier strikings. This "fin" as it was called by Mint employees was viewed as a defect, and steps were taken to eliminate it. That never entirely happened, but the extruded metal between the dies and collar was reduced considerably. The resultant coins are the Flat Rim variant. However, most Flat Rim High Reliefs do still show slight remnants of the wire rim. Proof strikings also show little evidence of the wire rim, leading us to conclude they were struck later in the production run after the Wire Rim coins were minted.
This interesting coin has die striations encircling the inner rim on each side, apparently done in an effort to more clearly delineate the rim from the peripheral devices. Other diagnostics are seen, such as rounded berries, all Capitol pillars countable, and sharp inner borders. The surfaces are slightly hazy, with strong underlying yellow-orange satiny luster. Close examination with a loupe reveals a few tiny contact marks scattered over each side, which apparently account for the grade. Rarely seen as a certified proof, this coin presents an opportunity for the 20th century collector of proof type coins.
This interesting coin has die striations encircling the inner rim on each side, apparently done in an effort to more clearly delineate the rim from the peripheral devices. Other diagnostics are seen, such as rounded berries, all Capitol pillars countable, and sharp inner borders. The surfaces are slightly hazy, with strong underlying yellow-orange satiny luster. Close examination with a loupe reveals a few tiny contact marks scattered over each side, which apparently account for the grade. Rarely seen as a certified proof, this coin presents an opportunity for the 20th century collector of proof type coins.
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles
1908 $20 Motto MS65 PCGS. Speaking softly and carrying a big stick usually worked for President Teddy Roosevelt, who rode rough over most opposition to his "pet crime" of improving U.S. numismatic art. But despite his intense opposition, Congress overruled his objections to placing the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the new gold coinage--an act that the president felt was tantamount to sacrilege. The design had already been launched, however. A rework was needed, creating the No Motto and Motto subtypes. The mintage of the Motto type was only 156,000 pieces, compared with over 4.2 million for the No Motto coins, and today the 1908 Motto double eagles are very rare in Gem condition. (The comparisons are even more dramatic due to the existence of many thousands of coins from the remarkable Wells Fargo hoard of 1908 No Motto double eagles, many of which are in grades ranging up as high as MS69.)
This splendid Gem offers wonderful orange-gold surfaces with minimal marks on either side. The strike is uniformly sharp, a characteristic of the issue. Population: 41 in 65, 10 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
This splendid Gem offers wonderful orange-gold surfaces with minimal marks on either side. The strike is uniformly sharp, a characteristic of the issue. Population: 41 in 65, 10 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
1908-D $20 Motto MS66 PCGS. The 1908-D Motto is a scarce and all-too-often overlooked early issue in the Saint-Gaudens series. This issue was struck after August 1, following a law passed by Congress that mandated that IN GOD WE TRUST be added to all newly minted gold coins. At the same time the motto was added to the hub, the detail on the master hub was also strengthened, resulting in sharper definition than seen on the No Motto coins of this year. Surprisingly few high grade examples of the 1908-D Motto are known, in spite of the discovery of a quality hoard in Central America. This is an especially attractive coin whose surfaces are softly frosted, slightly reddish with a tinge of lilac, and free from any noticeable abrasions. The striking details are strong throughout. Population: 25 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1908-S $20 MS62 PCGS. The 1908-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle boasts the lowest mintage of the Arabic Numerals type, with only 22,000 pieces produced. Apparently, the San Francisco Mint waited for the resolution of the hotly debated struggle between President Theodore Roosevelt and the American public over the use of IN GOD WE TRUST on monetary issues before striking any double eagles in 1908. The new dies including the motto were not ready until late in the year, resulting in the atypically small mintage of S-mint twenties. Most of the mintage was released into circulation, making the date scarce in lower Mint State grades. David Akers considers the 1908-S to be equally as rare as the vaunted 1932 in high grades.
The present coin is a delightful orange-gold example, with sharp striking details and softly frosted luster. A scattering of insignificant handling marks explains the grade. Population: 47 in 62, 72 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin is a delightful orange-gold example, with sharp striking details and softly frosted luster. A scattering of insignificant handling marks explains the grade. Population: 47 in 62, 72 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1908-S $20 MS66 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Brahin. After the Arabic Numerals, No Motto variety went into circulation, legislation went before Congress to add the motto IN GOD WE TRUST to the new Saint-Gaudens double eagle design. Before the law went into effect, both Philadelphia and Denver struck No Motto twenties in 1908. San Francisco, by contrast, struck no double eagles in that year until the With Motto reverse dies were ready. The West Coast facility had significantly below-average production as a result.
With its mintage of just 22,000 pieces, a far cry from the 1907-S Liberty issue's production of over 2.1 million coins, the 1908-S has drawn collectors' attention for decades, and while lightly circulated and lesser Mint State pieces are somewhat available, Select and better coins are highly elusive. David Akers wrote in his landmark reference on the denomination: "With the sole exception of the 1907 High Relief, the 1908-S has the lowest mintage of any regular issue Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Therefore, it is not surprising that the 1908-S is a scarce date in all grades."
Garrett and Guth note that as a rule, 1908-S double eagles " ... are awash in satiny luster and decent strikes." One glance at this Premium Gem survivor, with its swirling, bold mint luster and generally strong detail, reinforces this impression. The obverse is orange-gold with occasional pink-gold accents, while the reverse has paler straw and wheat coloration. A carefully preserved and elegant representative of this challenging and desirable issue. Population: 9 in 66, 5 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1)
With its mintage of just 22,000 pieces, a far cry from the 1907-S Liberty issue's production of over 2.1 million coins, the 1908-S has drawn collectors' attention for decades, and while lightly circulated and lesser Mint State pieces are somewhat available, Select and better coins are highly elusive. David Akers wrote in his landmark reference on the denomination: "With the sole exception of the 1907 High Relief, the 1908-S has the lowest mintage of any regular issue Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Therefore, it is not surprising that the 1908-S is a scarce date in all grades."
Garrett and Guth note that as a rule, 1908-S double eagles " ... are awash in satiny luster and decent strikes." One glance at this Premium Gem survivor, with its swirling, bold mint luster and generally strong detail, reinforces this impression. The obverse is orange-gold with occasional pink-gold accents, while the reverse has paler straw and wheat coloration. A carefully preserved and elegant representative of this challenging and desirable issue. Population: 9 in 66, 5 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1)
1909 $20 MS66 PCGS. Ex: Price. Writing in the catalog of the Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection, David Akers said of this marvelous piece, now certified MS66 by PCGS but at the time unencapsulated or "raw":
Akers' catalog description continues by discussing the relative rarity of the 1909 and 1909/8 issues in relation to a recently released hoard of 1909s into the marketplace:
Any such hoards of 1909 double eagles have by now been well-absorbed into the marketplace, and today the certified populations of the overdate and nonoverdate are just about equal. But as Akers intimated, the 1909 double eagle is now coming to the forefront as a major rarity in MS64 or finer, and in MS66, this specimen is among the handful of finest known for the issue, one of seven so certified at PCGS, with none finer (3/10). We must also add that what Akers called "copper spots" we would classify merely as deep, attractive amber-gold toning near the rims--although the small dark planchet crack at 8 o'clock provides positive confirmation that this is in fact the same coin, as does plate-matching.
Ex: Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection (David Akers Numismatics, 5/1998), lot 80, which realized $35,750.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
"1909, Gem Uncirculated.Very sharply struck with the broad border that is seen on most early With Motto Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles. (It is not quite as broad and uniform as on the 1908 With Motto, however). This piece is very lustrous with superb medium orange gold color as well as a few attractive and distinctive copper spots plus one small dark stain (not carbon) on the obverse near the rim at K-8. There are a few light bagmarks in the fields, but the figure of Liberty and the eagle are very clean. This is an absolutely outstanding 1909 Double Eagle, one of the finest to appear at auction in a number of years. It is also substantially finer than any of the specimens from the hoard of 1909 Double Eagles that have come onto the market in recent years."
Akers' catalog description continues by discussing the relative rarity of the 1909 and 1909/8 issues in relation to a recently released hoard of 1909s into the marketplace:
"Prior to the appearance on the market recently of a substantial number of mint state specimens, the 1909 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle was generally considered to be much more scarce than it is now known to be. Hundreds of specimens have come onto the market over the past few years from one large hoard, and many of these specimens are attractive and fairly high quality, although most of them grade Choice Uncirculated or lower. A moderate number, however, are Very Choice Uncirculated, but I am not aware of any that have graded Gem. As a result, although the 1909 is now readily available in Choice Uncirculated, and only moderately rare in Very Choice Uncirculated, Gems like this one are still at the highest rarity level and among the most difficult to obtain in the series. For some reason, the 1909 has always been overshadowed by the 1909/8, probably just due to the latter's popularity as an overdate. However, it has been my experience that Gems of the 1909 issue are definitely more difficult to locate than Gems of the 1909/8, although both issues can legitimately be considered very rare in Gem Uncirculated condition."
Any such hoards of 1909 double eagles have by now been well-absorbed into the marketplace, and today the certified populations of the overdate and nonoverdate are just about equal. But as Akers intimated, the 1909 double eagle is now coming to the forefront as a major rarity in MS64 or finer, and in MS66, this specimen is among the handful of finest known for the issue, one of seven so certified at PCGS, with none finer (3/10). We must also add that what Akers called "copper spots" we would classify merely as deep, attractive amber-gold toning near the rims--although the small dark planchet crack at 8 o'clock provides positive confirmation that this is in fact the same coin, as does plate-matching.
Ex: Dr. Thaine B. Price Collection (David Akers Numismatics, 5/1998), lot 80, which realized $35,750.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
1909/8 $20 MS64 PCGS. FS-301. Overdate. Double eagle. This issue has both, among the most popularly collected attributes in all of U.S. coinage. The surge in gold prices in recent years has of course spilled over into type and date issues, and the understanding of many "modern" overdates as a product of the doubling of a single die from two differently dated hubs has only increased the allure of such coins. Their listing in the Guide Book adds more fuel to the fire.
This frosty piece is struck from one of the reverse dies frequently seen in the pairing, showing a small, diagonal, straight die line crossing the interior of the O in GOD. Few examples exceed the near-Gem level of this coin, which boasts attractive khaki-gold surfaces with just a few too many small marks to attain Gem status. PCGS has certified only 19 pieces finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
This frosty piece is struck from one of the reverse dies frequently seen in the pairing, showing a small, diagonal, straight die line crossing the interior of the O in GOD. Few examples exceed the near-Gem level of this coin, which boasts attractive khaki-gold surfaces with just a few too many small marks to attain Gem status. PCGS has certified only 19 pieces finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1909-D $20 MS65 PCGS. The 1909-D is another low-mintage date in the lineup of Saint-Gaudens double eagles, with production halted after just 52,500 coins had been struck. Like the 1908-S issue, a number of circulated 1909-D double eagles are known, indicating that many of these coins were actually used in commerce, rather than stored or exported. Roughly one-third of the total PCGS population for this date is in grades below MS60.
Like many of the known examples, this piece shows a doubled mintmark, with the first D much smaller than the second D. A number of raised die lines are visible to the right of the mintmark. Although David Bowers discusses it in A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins, this variety still draws little attention. Bowers claims discovery of this variety, with its first publication in the November 1988 catalog of the Norweb Collection, Part III. At about the same time, Walter Breen mentioned the existence of repunched mintmarks for the date in his Complete Encyclopedia, also published in 1988. Breen did not delve into specifics of the variety, however.
Gem examples of this date are rare, with just 14 such coins certified by PCGS and only six finer (3/10). Although this specimen has a few tiny marks on each side, its overall eye appeal, created by satiny yellow-gold luster, is excellent. The strike is sharp throughout.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
Like many of the known examples, this piece shows a doubled mintmark, with the first D much smaller than the second D. A number of raised die lines are visible to the right of the mintmark. Although David Bowers discusses it in A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins, this variety still draws little attention. Bowers claims discovery of this variety, with its first publication in the November 1988 catalog of the Norweb Collection, Part III. At about the same time, Walter Breen mentioned the existence of repunched mintmarks for the date in his Complete Encyclopedia, also published in 1988. Breen did not delve into specifics of the variety, however.
Gem examples of this date are rare, with just 14 such coins certified by PCGS and only six finer (3/10). Although this specimen has a few tiny marks on each side, its overall eye appeal, created by satiny yellow-gold luster, is excellent. The strike is sharp throughout.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
1909-S $20 MS66 PCGS. CAC. Gold specialist Roger Burdette, in his research at the National Archives, found that the San Francisco Mint used 13 obverse and 13 reverse dies to strike 2,829,416 double eagles in 1909. He notes that: "Of these, 54,491 (approximately two percent) were rejected by the cadre of lady adjustors who weighed each gold coin. This left a net production of 2,774,925 for commercial use. San Francisco was able to strike an average of 217,647 coins per die pair, or more than nine times the average of the Philadelphia Mint (23,198 per obverse die)."
The current Premium Gem 1909-S possesses radiant luster and attractive peach-gold color augmented by occasional splashes of slightly deeper orange. Excellent strike definition prevails over the design elements, as revealed in the detail visible in Liberty's fingers on both hands as well as on the face, foot, the Capitol building, and the eagle's torso feathers. A few light marks in the field above the eagle's head serve to identify the coin. A remarkable example of an issue that proves virtually impossible to find any finer. Population: 6 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1)
The current Premium Gem 1909-S possesses radiant luster and attractive peach-gold color augmented by occasional splashes of slightly deeper orange. Excellent strike definition prevails over the design elements, as revealed in the detail visible in Liberty's fingers on both hands as well as on the face, foot, the Capitol building, and the eagle's torso feathers. A few light marks in the field above the eagle's head serve to identify the coin. A remarkable example of an issue that proves virtually impossible to find any finer. Population: 6 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1)
1911-D/D $20 MS66 PCGS. CAC. FS-501. The popular Repunched Mintmark variety, boldly repunched east and readily perceptible with low-level magnification. This Premium Gem representative has a frosty, mattelike sheen over wheat-gold surfaces touched with orange. Close inspection with a loupe reveals only one small abrasion on Liberty's mouth. The eye appeal and overall preservation are splendid. An ideal selection for the date collector whose interest has expanded to the popular Saint-Gaudens die varieties, and tied for numerically finest in the PCGS Population Report, as of (3/10).
1911-D/D $20 MS66 PCGS. CAC. FS-501. The mintmark is boldly repunched east. While this variety is not yet included in the Guide Book (as of the 2010 edition), its striking nature and increasing visibility among collectors make it a viable candidate for the future. This is an incredible Premium Gem representative with all the outstanding features a double eagle devotee could want. The obverse and reverse are both frosty and sharply defined with excellent eye appeal. Design elements are lacking slightly, but the overall appearance is excellent. For the variety, Population: 16 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).
1913 $20 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Brahin. From a relatively small mintage of 168,780 pieces, the 1913 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is the rarest With Motto P-mint issue of the early series (1908-1915). Lower Mint State examples can be located without too much difficulty, and near-Gem specimens are available to patient collectors, but the date is quite rare in Gem condition. In his recently updated Handbook of 20th Century United States Gold Coins, David Akers notes:
Currently, PCGS has graded just nine coins at the Gem level, with none finer, while NGC has certified only 17 examples of the 1913 twenty in MS65, with a solitary specimen finer at MS66 (3/10).
While the rare matte proof issue of this date began appearing in auction catalogs of the 1930s, business strike examples did not become popular until the mid-1940s. Appearances in the Flanagan Collection (Stack's, 3/1944), the World's Greatest Collection (Numismatic Gallery, 1/1946), and the Charles W. Green Collection (B. Max Mehl, 4/1949) helped establish the desirability of the 1913 double eagle. In the fourth edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins, the 1913 was priced at $70 for an Uncirculated specimen, ahead of the 1910, 1911, 1914, and 1915 dates. The date's popularity remains unabated today.
Spectacular color and luster are the outstanding features of the present coin. Most of the surfaces are light reddish-gold, but hints of light lilac intermingle in the centers of both sides. The striking details are sharp throughout, and no obvious flaws appear. Overall eye appeal is outstanding.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
"Beginning in MS-65, however, the 1913 develops into one of the leading condition rarities in the entire Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series. In fact, it is easier to locate a high-grade 1929, 1931 or 1932 than it is to find a similarly graded 1913."
Currently, PCGS has graded just nine coins at the Gem level, with none finer, while NGC has certified only 17 examples of the 1913 twenty in MS65, with a solitary specimen finer at MS66 (3/10).
While the rare matte proof issue of this date began appearing in auction catalogs of the 1930s, business strike examples did not become popular until the mid-1940s. Appearances in the Flanagan Collection (Stack's, 3/1944), the World's Greatest Collection (Numismatic Gallery, 1/1946), and the Charles W. Green Collection (B. Max Mehl, 4/1949) helped establish the desirability of the 1913 double eagle. In the fourth edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins, the 1913 was priced at $70 for an Uncirculated specimen, ahead of the 1910, 1911, 1914, and 1915 dates. The date's popularity remains unabated today.
Spectacular color and luster are the outstanding features of the present coin. Most of the surfaces are light reddish-gold, but hints of light lilac intermingle in the centers of both sides. The striking details are sharp throughout, and no obvious flaws appear. Overall eye appeal is outstanding.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
1914 $20 MS65 PCGS. The 1914, with a mintage of 95,250 pieces, shows a fairly large number of coins in the MS62 to MS64 range, apparently from a large hoard. MS65 and finer examples, however, are elusive. This Gem has a somewhat frosty finish and attractive apricot-gold color with light gray-green accents. The strike is well executed, as apparent from the nice detail on Liberty's hands and foot and on the eagle's torso. A few minuscule marks on each side preclude an even higher grade. Population: 36 in 65, 3 finer (2/10).
Ex: Kutasi Collection (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 3280.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
Ex: Kutasi Collection (Heritage, 1/2007), lot 3280.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1914-D $20 MS66 NGC. CAC. A substantial mintage of 453,000 Saint-Gaudens double eagles was accomplished at the Denver Mint in 1914. Due to the outbreak of World War I, and the subsequent decline in foreign trade, double eagles were not needed in the following years, and no more were produced at the Denver facility until 1923. The 1914-D is an available date in grades up to MS65, but the population dwindles dramatically at the Premium Gem level, and finer grades are virtually unobtainable.
The present coin is a spectacular example, with even reddish-gold color over both sides. The surfaces are virtually flawless, with a slightly granular texture. The striking details are full, with all design elements starkly delineated. Overall eye appeal is tremendous. Census: 40 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
The present coin is a spectacular example, with even reddish-gold color over both sides. The surfaces are virtually flawless, with a slightly granular texture. The striking details are full, with all design elements starkly delineated. Overall eye appeal is tremendous. Census: 40 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1915 $20 MS65 PCGS. Bowers writes of the 1915 double eagle that "as is true for several double eagles in this date range, the Philadelphia Mint issue is more elusive than are those from the branch mints." The millions of collectors who began their numismatic careers filling up "penny boards" with Lincoln cents are generally used to the branch mint issues being scarcer than their P-mint siblings; perhaps that is the reason that many collectors fail to realize the rarity of an issue such as the 1915 Philadelphia double eagle, especially in high grades.
Akers' recent Handbook of 20th century gold goes into more specifics concerning the 1915:
This piece is endowed with surfaces that are nearly mark-free and display lovely orange-gold coloration with tinges of greenish-gold. The strike is bold but not full, with minor softness on some of the elements near the periphery, such as portions of the Capitol dome and Liberty's sandal. Brilliant cartwheel luster emanates from both sides. We note a small, undistracting alloy spot between rays 7 and 8 from the left.
This specimen is one of only 36 Gem examples certified at PCGS, along with a single MS65+, and there are none finer at PCGS. Since Akers wrote those words, NGC has certified a single MS66 piece (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
Akers' recent Handbook of 20th century gold goes into more specifics concerning the 1915:
"With respect to both overall rarity and high-grade rarity, the 1915 is very similar to the 1914 and considerably rarer than the 1911. It is not, however, as rare as the 1909 in any grade, nor is it as elusive as the 1913 in in high grades. Most 1915 Double Eagles grade MS-60 to MS-64, although the issue is still scarce even in these grades. Gems are rare, and the 1915 is unknown any finer than MS-65."
This piece is endowed with surfaces that are nearly mark-free and display lovely orange-gold coloration with tinges of greenish-gold. The strike is bold but not full, with minor softness on some of the elements near the periphery, such as portions of the Capitol dome and Liberty's sandal. Brilliant cartwheel luster emanates from both sides. We note a small, undistracting alloy spot between rays 7 and 8 from the left.
This specimen is one of only 36 Gem examples certified at PCGS, along with a single MS65+, and there are none finer at PCGS. Since Akers wrote those words, NGC has certified a single MS66 piece (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1920-S $20 MS64 PCGS. A prized rarity in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series, the 1920-S holds a unique historical position in that assemblage. Before the United States entered the First World War, gold twenties actually circulated in the western part of the country. Coins from that early period are more available today than many later dates, such as the 1920-S. The war brought inflation, with consequent rising prices in gold and other metals. Double eagle production in San Francisco was halted in 1916 and did not resume until 1920. A large mintage of 558,000 pieces was produced at the San Francisco Mint that year, but the commercial role of the double eagle had changed. The big gold coins no longer circulated freely, and ordinary citizens seldom saw them. Instead, the government and the banking system kept the coins in reserve.
They served two purposes: The government used some, stored in mint bags, to redeem Gold Certificates. Other coins were used as specie payments to foreign governments and banks. Private ownership of gold was essentially illegal after the Gold Recall Act of 1933. Most of the government-held coins were melted in 1937, converted into gold bars, and transported to Fort Knox. The coins used in international trade largely escaped this fate, and many of them were found decades later in European banks. Enough circulated specimens of the 1920-S exist to suggest that a few bags may have reached circulation, but examples have never been readily available. Almost all of the mintage was melted. The 1920-S issue was the earliest date subject to this destruction, and it is demonstrably scarce today.
Collecting large-denomination gold coins became popular for the first time during the 1940s. Some of the greatest collections of that era included specimens of the 1920-S double eagle. One appeared in the Belden E. Roach Collection (Mehl, 2/1944), lot 262. Mehl's terse lot description reads, "Uncirculated, sharp, with full mint luster. Scarce." Similar brief descriptions were noted in the J.F. Bell Collection (Stack's, 12/1944), lot 986, and in the World's Greatest Collection (Numismatic Gallery, 1/1946), lot 1026. These early appearances helped establish the 1920-S as a rare and desirable coin, but it was the Dr. Charles W. Green Collection (Mehl, 4/1949), lot 877 that really put the coin on the map.
Mehl's lot description expanded to eight lines on this occasion. He noted that Dr. Green had purchased the coin at the Bell sale for $160 and asserted it was, "One of the most difficult dates and mints of the Double Eagles to obtain." The Green sale had a dramatic effect on double eagle collecting in general. To quote David Bowers in A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins, "Collectors and dealers went wild, and great interest was focused on later-date mintmarked double eagles. It is likely that at least several dozen collectors decided to make this a specialty." The numismatic public became aware of the scarcity of the later-date double eagles for the first time, and demand for them has increased steadily until the present day.
In recent times, many numismatic scholars have studied the rarity of the 1920-S. Walter Breen estimated that less than a dozen examples survived, a figure demonstrably too low in view of current population data. David Akers considers the issue to be the seventh rarest in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series. In his 2006 book mentioned above, Bowers estimated that there were 45-60 circulated specimens extant, and perhaps 40-60 examples in Mint State grades. The current population reports from NGC and PCGS reflect a combined total of 25 examples in MS64, with only eight finer. Clearly, at the near-Gem level, the date is rare. The two finest-known coins are the MS66 Duckor example and the MS66 Eliasberg/Duckor/Morse coin. Only four coins are currently certified at the Gem level, so trying to improve on the present coin's MS64 grade will be a daunting challenge.
The present coin is a dazzling example of this rare and popular date. The surfaces display soft, frosty luster with a better than average strike. Crisp detail appears on the berries on the olive branch, and the pillars of the Capitol building can be individually counted--areas frequently soft on this issue. Few abrasions show for the grade, although a planchet void near the eagle's beak serves as a pedigree marker. The surfaces have attractive, reddish patina yielding to olive at the rim. Outstanding eye appeal, rarity, and historical importance make this a prize for the discerning collector. Population: 12 in 64, 6 finer (2/10).
Ex: Long Beach (Heritage, 6/2000), lot 7702; Philadelphia 2000 (Heritage, 8/2000), lot 7599; Benson II (Goldberg, 2/2002), lot 2271.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
They served two purposes: The government used some, stored in mint bags, to redeem Gold Certificates. Other coins were used as specie payments to foreign governments and banks. Private ownership of gold was essentially illegal after the Gold Recall Act of 1933. Most of the government-held coins were melted in 1937, converted into gold bars, and transported to Fort Knox. The coins used in international trade largely escaped this fate, and many of them were found decades later in European banks. Enough circulated specimens of the 1920-S exist to suggest that a few bags may have reached circulation, but examples have never been readily available. Almost all of the mintage was melted. The 1920-S issue was the earliest date subject to this destruction, and it is demonstrably scarce today.
Collecting large-denomination gold coins became popular for the first time during the 1940s. Some of the greatest collections of that era included specimens of the 1920-S double eagle. One appeared in the Belden E. Roach Collection (Mehl, 2/1944), lot 262. Mehl's terse lot description reads, "Uncirculated, sharp, with full mint luster. Scarce." Similar brief descriptions were noted in the J.F. Bell Collection (Stack's, 12/1944), lot 986, and in the World's Greatest Collection (Numismatic Gallery, 1/1946), lot 1026. These early appearances helped establish the 1920-S as a rare and desirable coin, but it was the Dr. Charles W. Green Collection (Mehl, 4/1949), lot 877 that really put the coin on the map.
Mehl's lot description expanded to eight lines on this occasion. He noted that Dr. Green had purchased the coin at the Bell sale for $160 and asserted it was, "One of the most difficult dates and mints of the Double Eagles to obtain." The Green sale had a dramatic effect on double eagle collecting in general. To quote David Bowers in A Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins, "Collectors and dealers went wild, and great interest was focused on later-date mintmarked double eagles. It is likely that at least several dozen collectors decided to make this a specialty." The numismatic public became aware of the scarcity of the later-date double eagles for the first time, and demand for them has increased steadily until the present day.
In recent times, many numismatic scholars have studied the rarity of the 1920-S. Walter Breen estimated that less than a dozen examples survived, a figure demonstrably too low in view of current population data. David Akers considers the issue to be the seventh rarest in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series. In his 2006 book mentioned above, Bowers estimated that there were 45-60 circulated specimens extant, and perhaps 40-60 examples in Mint State grades. The current population reports from NGC and PCGS reflect a combined total of 25 examples in MS64, with only eight finer. Clearly, at the near-Gem level, the date is rare. The two finest-known coins are the MS66 Duckor example and the MS66 Eliasberg/Duckor/Morse coin. Only four coins are currently certified at the Gem level, so trying to improve on the present coin's MS64 grade will be a daunting challenge.
The present coin is a dazzling example of this rare and popular date. The surfaces display soft, frosty luster with a better than average strike. Crisp detail appears on the berries on the olive branch, and the pillars of the Capitol building can be individually counted--areas frequently soft on this issue. Few abrasions show for the grade, although a planchet void near the eagle's beak serves as a pedigree marker. The surfaces have attractive, reddish patina yielding to olive at the rim. Outstanding eye appeal, rarity, and historical importance make this a prize for the discerning collector. Population: 12 in 64, 6 finer (2/10).
Ex: Long Beach (Heritage, 6/2000), lot 7702; Philadelphia 2000 (Heritage, 8/2000), lot 7599; Benson II (Goldberg, 2/2002), lot 2271.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
1921 $20 MS63 PCGS. The 1921 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is a premier rarity in the series, ranking as the third rarest regular issue, behind only the famous and ultra-rare 1933 and 1927-D emissions. Considered as a condition rarity, the 1921 moves into second place in the rankings, surpassing even the fabled 1927-D. The date joined the elite group of coins that have sold at auction for more than $1 million in 2005, when the finest known specimen realized $1,092,500 as lot 6644 of the Phillip H. Morse Collection (Heritage, 11/2005). Any offering of a 1921 double eagle is noteworthy, but the opportunity to acquire a Choice specimen of this prized issue, with a pedigree to one of the most famous collections of all time, is truly a landmark in numismatic history.
Numismatists of the 1940s were mystified by the rarity of the 1921 Saint-Gaudens double eagle and many other issues in the series, because mint records reported substantial mintages for most dates (528,500 pieces in the case of the 1921). Of course we understand today that the great majority of them were destroyed in the Gold Recall of the 1930s.
While some dates found refuge in European banks and were later repatriated to augment the meager supply of coins in this country, this has not been the case with the 1921 twenty. The only reference to any examples of this date returning from European holdings is found in Breen's Encyclopedia, where he speculates about five pieces that may have surfaced since 1981 and about a half-dozen examples David Akers mentioned from his days at Paramount (possibly the same coins). When describing the 1921 double eagle in our recent FUN Signature Auction (Heritage, 1/2010), lot 2315, we published the following information about the actual number of 1921 double eagles officially released:
In the case of the 1921 twenty, the Mint employees must have been particularly industrious in their efforts to preserve the coins from the melt. Most experts today believe 45-60 examples of the 1921 double eagle survive in circulated grades, with a like number extant in Mint State. Clearly the surviving population is much larger than the 25 coins that were officially issued.
The auction history of the 1921 double eagle probably begins with lot 547 of Sale 399 (J.C. Morgenthau, 5/1939). The coin was simply described as "Uncirculated, brilliant and excessively rare." Apparently, numismatists recognized the rarity of the 1921 Saint long before the other rare dates of the series were appreciated. The lot realized $260, a large sum at the time. The Morgenthau firm was actually a partnership of noted numismatists Wayte Raymond and James Macallister. Raymond published the popular Standard Catalogue of United States Coins, the leading price guide of the era.
The date 1944 was a breakout year for the 1921 double eagle. On page 181 of his Standard Catalogue for that year, Raymond published his opinion that only four or five specimens of the 1921 Saint were known. The widespread readership of this publication ensured hobby-wide knowledge of the 1921's rarity. When B. Max Mehl cataloged an example in his Belden E. Roach Collection (Mehl, 2/1944), lot 179, he repeated Raymond's estimate of the coin's rarity and seriously compared it to the 1933 in terms of desirability and value. The 1933 was a hot topic at the time, as the coin was being offered for the first time at auction in the Flanagan Collection (Stack's, 3/1944), lot 1681. Of course, Mehl did not foresee the seizure of the Flanagan coin by the Secret Service. The 1921 double eagle in the Roach sale realized $945, not far from the $1,200 going price for a 1933. Later in the year, the 1921 example in the J.F. Bell Collection (Stack's, 12/1944), lot 882, passed the four-figure mark by realizing $1,125. Numismatists today know Raymond greatly overestimated the rarity of the 1921, but the supply of coins has not increased nearly as much as most of the other dates in the series over the last 50 years. The 1921 Saint remains the third rarest issue in the 54-coin series today.
The present coin has a rich numismatic history of its own, as it can be traced to the fabulous Norweb Cabinet. The Norweb/Holden family were wealthy and influential numismatists who formed their collection over the course of several generations. Liberty Holden began the collection in a modest way in the 19th century and passed his interest on to his son, Albert, who became one of the country's foremost industrialists around the turn of the century. The Holdens had interests in Western mining, real estate, and hotels. The family acquired a palatial home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and owned the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the most influential newspaper in the state. Albert Holden collected fervently, securing many prizes from the auctions of Thomas Elder, Henry Chapman, and other leading dealers of the time. He used his collection as a way to connect with his young daughter, Emery May Holden, who would become the greatest female coin collector of all time.
After her father's untimely death, Emery May Holden retained her interest in coin collecting, but world events turned her attention elsewhere for some years. She volunteered as a nurse in World War I, and married The Honorable R. Henry Norweb, a career diplomat and future Ambassador, in Paris on October 18, 1917. Their first child was born in an air-raid shelter, and the Norwebs had many exciting adventures in their diplomatic postings around the world.
Eventually, the Norwebs returned home and pursued their collecting interests for the rest of their lives. The Norwebs acquired many specimens from the Virgil Brand Collection and were especially close to John Ford and the New Netherlands Coin Company in the 1950s. They were among the few American collectors to actually attend the sale of King Farouk's fabulous collection in Egypt in 1954 and acquired many rare coins at that sale, including a 1913 Liberty Head nickel. Bowers and Merena sold the main body of the American portion of the Norweb Collection in a series of sales in the late 1980s. The 1921 double eagle was included in the third and final catalog of the series, as lot 4113, where it realized a hefty $18,700.
The present coin is a magnificent example of this important and elusive date. The striking details on all 1921 twenties are notoriously weak, but this example is much more detailed than the average specimen. Only some slight softness on the eagle's breast feathers is noted. The surfaces are a pleasing yellow-gold, with a minimum of handling marks for the grade. Vibrant luster enhances the outstanding visual appeal on both sides. Pedigree markers include a notch in the stem of the olive branch, a few nicks near the tops of rays 6, 7, and 8 from the left on the obverse rays, a small color spot at 3 o'clock near the obverse stars, and a small gouge on the sun under the first T in TRUST on the reverse.
When viewing the grade of this coin and its place in the hierarchy of certified examples, consider that many important coins, including 1921 double eagles, have been submitted to the grading services multiple times in order to secure higher grades. A case in point is the Eliasberg 1921 double eagle, which was graded AU55/MS60 at the time of that sale in 1982. When the same coin was sold in 2005 as the second best 1921 in the Morse Collection, it had improved its grade to MS65. To be clear, grading standards and techniques have changed over the last two decades, and we believe the Eliasberg-Morse coin is a legitimate Gem specimen today. But while many coins have been involved in repeated submission events--swelling the number of high grade examples reported in the population data--the present coin has been conservatively graded MS63 in every one of its appearances since 1988. Clearly, there has been no grade inflation experienced by this coin. The present offering is an important opportunity to secure one of the rarest dates in one of the most popular series in U.S. numismatics, with the added cachet of its connection to one of the most storied collections of all time. Population: 9 in 63, 7 finer (3/10).
Ex: The Norweb Collection Part III (Bowers and Merena, 11/1988), lot 4113, realized $18,700; El Dorado Collection; The Norweb Collection (Stack's, 11/2006), lot 1466.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
Numismatists of the 1940s were mystified by the rarity of the 1921 Saint-Gaudens double eagle and many other issues in the series, because mint records reported substantial mintages for most dates (528,500 pieces in the case of the 1921). Of course we understand today that the great majority of them were destroyed in the Gold Recall of the 1930s.
While some dates found refuge in European banks and were later repatriated to augment the meager supply of coins in this country, this has not been the case with the 1921 twenty. The only reference to any examples of this date returning from European holdings is found in Breen's Encyclopedia, where he speculates about five pieces that may have surfaced since 1981 and about a half-dozen examples David Akers mentioned from his days at Paramount (possibly the same coins). When describing the 1921 double eagle in our recent FUN Signature Auction (Heritage, 1/2010), lot 2315, we published the following information about the actual number of 1921 double eagles officially released:
"In an interesting and remarkable letter first published in the June 2006 American Numismatic Rarities auction catalog, Dr. Charles W. Green writes to Louis Eliasberg in February 1947. Dr. Green had inquired of Mint officials about the availability of Saint-Gaudens twenties, realizing at an early date how rare certain issues were relative to their mintage. Mint officials told Dr. Green 'the true record would be, not the number struck, but the number 'put out'; that is actually issued from the producing mints, all the rest having gone to the melt and of course very possibly some of those put out went to the melt also.' He listed several rarities, among which was the 1921: 'Of the 1921 Philadelphia double eagle, only 25 coins were put out. So there we have a perfect record of rarity. The rest went to the melt.' It is natural to assume that with certain rarities more pieces were rescued prior to melting by Treasury Department or Mint employees."
In the case of the 1921 twenty, the Mint employees must have been particularly industrious in their efforts to preserve the coins from the melt. Most experts today believe 45-60 examples of the 1921 double eagle survive in circulated grades, with a like number extant in Mint State. Clearly the surviving population is much larger than the 25 coins that were officially issued.
The auction history of the 1921 double eagle probably begins with lot 547 of Sale 399 (J.C. Morgenthau, 5/1939). The coin was simply described as "Uncirculated, brilliant and excessively rare." Apparently, numismatists recognized the rarity of the 1921 Saint long before the other rare dates of the series were appreciated. The lot realized $260, a large sum at the time. The Morgenthau firm was actually a partnership of noted numismatists Wayte Raymond and James Macallister. Raymond published the popular Standard Catalogue of United States Coins, the leading price guide of the era.
The date 1944 was a breakout year for the 1921 double eagle. On page 181 of his Standard Catalogue for that year, Raymond published his opinion that only four or five specimens of the 1921 Saint were known. The widespread readership of this publication ensured hobby-wide knowledge of the 1921's rarity. When B. Max Mehl cataloged an example in his Belden E. Roach Collection (Mehl, 2/1944), lot 179, he repeated Raymond's estimate of the coin's rarity and seriously compared it to the 1933 in terms of desirability and value. The 1933 was a hot topic at the time, as the coin was being offered for the first time at auction in the Flanagan Collection (Stack's, 3/1944), lot 1681. Of course, Mehl did not foresee the seizure of the Flanagan coin by the Secret Service. The 1921 double eagle in the Roach sale realized $945, not far from the $1,200 going price for a 1933. Later in the year, the 1921 example in the J.F. Bell Collection (Stack's, 12/1944), lot 882, passed the four-figure mark by realizing $1,125. Numismatists today know Raymond greatly overestimated the rarity of the 1921, but the supply of coins has not increased nearly as much as most of the other dates in the series over the last 50 years. The 1921 Saint remains the third rarest issue in the 54-coin series today.
The present coin has a rich numismatic history of its own, as it can be traced to the fabulous Norweb Cabinet. The Norweb/Holden family were wealthy and influential numismatists who formed their collection over the course of several generations. Liberty Holden began the collection in a modest way in the 19th century and passed his interest on to his son, Albert, who became one of the country's foremost industrialists around the turn of the century. The Holdens had interests in Western mining, real estate, and hotels. The family acquired a palatial home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and owned the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the most influential newspaper in the state. Albert Holden collected fervently, securing many prizes from the auctions of Thomas Elder, Henry Chapman, and other leading dealers of the time. He used his collection as a way to connect with his young daughter, Emery May Holden, who would become the greatest female coin collector of all time.
After her father's untimely death, Emery May Holden retained her interest in coin collecting, but world events turned her attention elsewhere for some years. She volunteered as a nurse in World War I, and married The Honorable R. Henry Norweb, a career diplomat and future Ambassador, in Paris on October 18, 1917. Their first child was born in an air-raid shelter, and the Norwebs had many exciting adventures in their diplomatic postings around the world.
Eventually, the Norwebs returned home and pursued their collecting interests for the rest of their lives. The Norwebs acquired many specimens from the Virgil Brand Collection and were especially close to John Ford and the New Netherlands Coin Company in the 1950s. They were among the few American collectors to actually attend the sale of King Farouk's fabulous collection in Egypt in 1954 and acquired many rare coins at that sale, including a 1913 Liberty Head nickel. Bowers and Merena sold the main body of the American portion of the Norweb Collection in a series of sales in the late 1980s. The 1921 double eagle was included in the third and final catalog of the series, as lot 4113, where it realized a hefty $18,700.
The present coin is a magnificent example of this important and elusive date. The striking details on all 1921 twenties are notoriously weak, but this example is much more detailed than the average specimen. Only some slight softness on the eagle's breast feathers is noted. The surfaces are a pleasing yellow-gold, with a minimum of handling marks for the grade. Vibrant luster enhances the outstanding visual appeal on both sides. Pedigree markers include a notch in the stem of the olive branch, a few nicks near the tops of rays 6, 7, and 8 from the left on the obverse rays, a small color spot at 3 o'clock near the obverse stars, and a small gouge on the sun under the first T in TRUST on the reverse.
When viewing the grade of this coin and its place in the hierarchy of certified examples, consider that many important coins, including 1921 double eagles, have been submitted to the grading services multiple times in order to secure higher grades. A case in point is the Eliasberg 1921 double eagle, which was graded AU55/MS60 at the time of that sale in 1982. When the same coin was sold in 2005 as the second best 1921 in the Morse Collection, it had improved its grade to MS65. To be clear, grading standards and techniques have changed over the last two decades, and we believe the Eliasberg-Morse coin is a legitimate Gem specimen today. But while many coins have been involved in repeated submission events--swelling the number of high grade examples reported in the population data--the present coin has been conservatively graded MS63 in every one of its appearances since 1988. Clearly, there has been no grade inflation experienced by this coin. The present offering is an important opportunity to secure one of the rarest dates in one of the most popular series in U.S. numismatics, with the added cachet of its connection to one of the most storied collections of all time. Population: 9 in 63, 7 finer (3/10).
Ex: The Norweb Collection Part III (Bowers and Merena, 11/1988), lot 4113, realized $18,700; El Dorado Collection; The Norweb Collection (Stack's, 11/2006), lot 1466.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
1924 $20 MS67 PCGS. As most collectors know, the 1924 is the most frequently seen Saint-Gaudens issue, especially in the better grades of Uncirculated. Coincidentally, it is also one of the best-produced issues in the series. Rarity aside, we believe the best-produced issues to be 1923-D, 1908-S, 1928, and 1924. Each issue is noted for its splendid luster characteristics, and the first three are also noted for vibrant color. The 1924 is available in a wide range of colors from golden-orange to copper-gold, and sometimes even pinkish-gold. This particular coin is in the copper-gold color range. The surfaces are refreshingly free from the abrasions that all too often plague not only this issue but Saint-Gaudens twenties in general. The mint luster is richly frosted and rolls around each side as the coin is angled beneath a light. The devices are sharply detailed as well. Population: 79 in 67, 1 finer (3/10).
(Registry values: N4719)
(Registry values: N4719)
1924-D $20 MS65 PCGS. Ex: Duckor. The 1924-D double eagle is an issue that today is not usually thought of in the first tier of rarity rankings within the Saint-Gaudens series. At the near-Gem level, PCGS has seen more than 150 coins, less duplications. But at the Gem level, the 1924-D presents another story entirely. In MS65 PCGS has seen a mere nine coins, with two finer (3/10). Put another way, the 1924-D is about 16 times rarer at the Gem level compared with the near-Gem grade, all else being equal.
This is a conditionally rare issue that the market certainly recognizes as such. The PCGS online Price Guide reports prices that are in inverse proportion to the certified populations, meaning that as the Gem population plummets, the Gem price soars. The current PCGS Price Guide indicates $16,000 for an MS64 1924-D--but an MS65 1924-D is listed there at $120,000, almost eight times as much.
Akers makes particular note of the issue's high-grade rarity in his recent Handbook:
The mintage of the 1924-D was a considerable 3.05 million coins, and the dies appear overused on the issue; while the centers are well struck, the rims show a lack of crisp detail. This piece is not entirely free of that softness, which appears both in the Capitol area and the olive wreath. However, the overall surface quality and excellent central details more than compensate. Frosty luster radiates throughout both sides, and glorious orange-gold color predominates. The surface preservation is outstanding, with few marks of any relevance, consistent with a Gem grade. Given that so few finer-certified pieces are known (two at PCGS, one at NGC), this example marks an important opportunity for the series specialist.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
This is a conditionally rare issue that the market certainly recognizes as such. The PCGS online Price Guide reports prices that are in inverse proportion to the certified populations, meaning that as the Gem population plummets, the Gem price soars. The current PCGS Price Guide indicates $16,000 for an MS64 1924-D--but an MS65 1924-D is listed there at $120,000, almost eight times as much.
Akers makes particular note of the issue's high-grade rarity in his recent Handbook:
"Prior to the mid-1950s, the 1924-D was considered to be an extremely rare issue. The subsequent discovery of several small hoards, however, permanently altered the overall rarity ranking of this issue. Today, the 1924-D is only a median rarity in the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series. Since most of the hoard coins are of low quality, however, the 1924-D remains scarce in MS-64 and very rare at or above the MS-65 grade level."
The mintage of the 1924-D was a considerable 3.05 million coins, and the dies appear overused on the issue; while the centers are well struck, the rims show a lack of crisp detail. This piece is not entirely free of that softness, which appears both in the Capitol area and the olive wreath. However, the overall surface quality and excellent central details more than compensate. Frosty luster radiates throughout both sides, and glorious orange-gold color predominates. The surface preservation is outstanding, with few marks of any relevance, consistent with a Gem grade. Given that so few finer-certified pieces are known (two at PCGS, one at NGC), this example marks an important opportunity for the series specialist.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
1924-S $20 MS64 PCGS. The 1924-S double eagle shares much in common today with its sibling, the 1924-D, in that both are somewhat available--for a price--at the near-Gem level. The 1924-S, however, is even more elusive than the 1924-D, and seldom seen in MS65, a level at which PCGS has certified only three specimens (3/10). Until the mid-1950s both issues were thought to be among the rarest Saint-Gaudens twenties, before the discovery and repatriations of some overseas hoards.
This near-Gem coin displays well-struck orange-gold surfaces with dazzling luster and excellent eye appeal. Only minor, scattered marks, confined mostly to the obverse, seemingly preclude a Gem grade. Population: 94 in 64, 3 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
This near-Gem coin displays well-struck orange-gold surfaces with dazzling luster and excellent eye appeal. Only minor, scattered marks, confined mostly to the obverse, seemingly preclude a Gem grade. Population: 94 in 64, 3 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1925-D $20 MS64 PCGS. The surfaces of this piece combine rich reddish-golden and lilac color over each side to produce exceptional eye appeal on this scarce semikey issue. The mattelike surfaces have an overlay of thick mint frost, and there are surprisingly few post-striking distractions, large or small. The strike is sharp but less than full, and the often-seen die crack through the eagle's beak and the left periphery is present. The 1925-D is another high-mintage issue made rare by the subsequent meltings of the 1930s, when most of the mintage was obliterated. PCGS has certified only six coins finer: four MS65s and two MS66s (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1925-S $20 MS63 PCGS. This splendid Mint State example offers frosted mint luster and bright yellow-gold surfaces. Scattered surface marks on both sides, none worthy of singular mention, are consistent with the grade. This is an important opportunity for the advanced collector to acquire this hard-to-locate issue. Dave Bowers commented: "The 1925-S is a sleeper. The large mintage belies the rarity of this coin." David Akers seconded this opinion, stating: "The 1925-S is one of the major rarities of the series." Population: 79 in 63, 24 finer (2/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1926-D $20 MS61 ANACS. The 1926-D double eagle was at one time--until the early 1950s, when the 1927-D began setting records--considered to be among the rarest Saint-Gaudens issues. A Stack's cataloger in the 1957 Schmandt Collection/Eastern University sale wrote of the 1926-D that it was the "rarest double eagle," even then the tide was turning in favor of the 1927-D.
Today, although Mint State 1926-Ds are still elusive, examples may be had for a price. This coin is strictly Mint State, but it has somewhat subdued luster on the obverse, while the reverse is bright and satiny. The surfaces are consistently light reddish-gold. Several field marks on the obverse help account for the grade.(Registry values: N4719)
Today, although Mint State 1926-Ds are still elusive, examples may be had for a price. This coin is strictly Mint State, but it has somewhat subdued luster on the obverse, while the reverse is bright and satiny. The surfaces are consistently light reddish-gold. Several field marks on the obverse help account for the grade.(Registry values: N4719)
1926-D $20 MS63 PCGS. Bowers' Guide Book of double eagles calls the 1926-D an "erstwhile formidable rarity," since until the late 1940s/early 1950s the issue was thought to be the rarest D-mint Saint, even rarer than the 1927-D which eventually came out in the top spot. Bowers adds, however, that "today the 1926-D is one of the key issues of the Saint-Gaudens series, with only a few hundred known to exist."
The present Select Mint State coin offers a bold strike throughout with two-toned variegated orange-gold and lilac coloration. Mostly minor ticks and pecks account for the grade, but the eye appeal is great. Population: 51 in 63, 24 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
The present Select Mint State coin offers a bold strike throughout with two-toned variegated orange-gold and lilac coloration. Mostly minor ticks and pecks account for the grade, but the eye appeal is great. Population: 51 in 63, 24 finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
1927-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Fifty years ago the 1927-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle was thought to be one of the rarest dates of the series. The large mintage of 3.1 million pieces was held in domestic banks and only 3,250 coins were officially released into circulation. Only a few examples were used in foreign trade, finding a safe haven in European banks. The great majority of the unlucky 1927-S mintage was destroyed in the Gold Recall of the 1930s. Regarding the historic rarity of the 1927-S, the authors of The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens as Illustrated by the Phillip H. Morse Collection wrote:
The present coin is a delightful specimen of this scarce date. The surfaces are a pleasing mixture of reddish-yellow gold and lilac, with unbelievable mint frost. The striking details are not quite full, but the surfaces exhibit no mentionable flaws. Overall visual appeal is terrific. Population: 23 in 63, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
"The 1927-S is one of the rarest and best-known issues in the Saint-Gaudens series of double eagles. In 1988, David Akers ranked the 1927-S as tenth in overall rarity out of the 54-coin series. Fifty years ago it was considered as the fourth rarest, trailing only the 1924-S, 1926-D, and 1926-S. Since that time, a few 1927-S twenties have turned up, one or two at a time but nothing approaching the quantities of, say, the 1926-S. This is in spite of the fact that 3.1 million pieces were produced. The key status of the 1927-S is based on absolute rarity rather than conditional rarity. In all grades, there are probably only 160-170 pieces extant today, but curiously, two-thirds of the pieces known are Uncirculated--and there are several that are known at the Superb level."
The present coin is a delightful specimen of this scarce date. The surfaces are a pleasing mixture of reddish-yellow gold and lilac, with unbelievable mint frost. The striking details are not quite full, but the surfaces exhibit no mentionable flaws. Overall visual appeal is terrific. Population: 23 in 63, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1927-S $20 MS64 PCGS. The Great Recall of 1933-1934, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the United States off of the gold standard, resulted in massive meltings of Saint-Gaudens double eagles. Some of the most beautiful coins ever minted were systematically converted from numismatic works of art into mundane gold bars, many of which are still stored in government vaults at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The later dates in the series were most affected by the meltings, as many were still in government possession at the time of the recall. As such, numerous recorded mintage figures of gold coins struck during the 1920s and 1930s are completely useless when trying to ascertain the rarity of a particular issue. Ironically, it was Franklin Roosevelt's fifth cousin, President Theodore Roosevelt, who commissioned Augustus Saint-Gaudens to create new designs for the country's circulating gold coinage.
Breen suggested that only 15 examples of the 1927-S twenty were in existence when he published his landmark Complete Encyclopedia in 1988. That number seems ridiculously low based on our knowledge of this issue today. However, it may not have been too far off when Breen was researching Saint-Gaudens double eagles for inclusion in his seminal reference. Apparently more examples have been repatriated from European holdings since then. Yet even today the survival rate for this date is very low. In our 2006 series reference based on the Phillip H. Morse Collection, we noted that the issue is an absolute rather than conditional rarity, and that of the 160-170 surviving pieces, two-thirds of them were Uncirculated.
As with all 1927-S Saints we have handled, the mint luster is thick and frosted. The bright surfaces have a noticeable overlay of reddish patina that deepens even more around the margins. The devices are fully struck. There are a few scattered marks on each side, none of individual note, that keep this coin from an MS65 grade. Population: 5 in 64, 8 finer (2/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
Breen suggested that only 15 examples of the 1927-S twenty were in existence when he published his landmark Complete Encyclopedia in 1988. That number seems ridiculously low based on our knowledge of this issue today. However, it may not have been too far off when Breen was researching Saint-Gaudens double eagles for inclusion in his seminal reference. Apparently more examples have been repatriated from European holdings since then. Yet even today the survival rate for this date is very low. In our 2006 series reference based on the Phillip H. Morse Collection, we noted that the issue is an absolute rather than conditional rarity, and that of the 160-170 surviving pieces, two-thirds of them were Uncirculated.
As with all 1927-S Saints we have handled, the mint luster is thick and frosted. The bright surfaces have a noticeable overlay of reddish patina that deepens even more around the margins. The devices are fully struck. There are a few scattered marks on each side, none of individual note, that keep this coin from an MS65 grade. Population: 5 in 64, 8 finer (2/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
1927-S $20 MS64 NGC. Once considered to be among the rarest Saint-Gaudens issues, the 1927-S is today still viewed as a key date in the series, if not in the "virtually impossible" category of the 1927-D and the (so far) near-uncollectible 1933-dated coins. Over the years Heritage has been privileged to offer quite a number of 1927-S double eagles, including a couple in the present sale. The finest we have ever offered was the MS67 NGC specimen that came from the Museum of Connecticut History (6/1995, lot 6027), one that brought $181,500 back in 1995, a phenomenal price for that time (for a phenomenal coin) that was the finest certified. More recently that same 1927-S, crossed to an MS67 PCGS holder, brought $345,000 in our auction of the Phillip H. Morse Collection (11/2005, lot 6698).
The 1927-S has always been a popular issue as well due to its association with the celebrated 1927-D double eagle, one of the rarest gold coins of the 20th century. We have also handled the 1927-D MS66 PCGS example from the Museum of Connecticut History (and others) on more than one occasion, most recently in our FUN auction where it brought $1.495 million (1/2010, lot 2331).
While this near-Gem 1927-S is not quite in the same otherworldly class of those above, it is still extremely elusive at the MS64 grade level. This coin would fit well into a mostly Gem set with no apology. The total certified population at NGC and PCGS combined is 22 coins, with 19 finer--and both totals are certain to represent numerous duplications.
The 1927-S as a rule comes sharply struck, and this example is no exception. The strike is uniformly bold throughout. Bright, radiant mint luster is the order of the day. Although a few small surface marks prevent a Gem grade, a glass is needed to detect them. A marvelous, lustrous example of this issue, one that is justly celebrated today. Census: 17 in 64, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
The 1927-S has always been a popular issue as well due to its association with the celebrated 1927-D double eagle, one of the rarest gold coins of the 20th century. We have also handled the 1927-D MS66 PCGS example from the Museum of Connecticut History (and others) on more than one occasion, most recently in our FUN auction where it brought $1.495 million (1/2010, lot 2331).
While this near-Gem 1927-S is not quite in the same otherworldly class of those above, it is still extremely elusive at the MS64 grade level. This coin would fit well into a mostly Gem set with no apology. The total certified population at NGC and PCGS combined is 22 coins, with 19 finer--and both totals are certain to represent numerous duplications.
The 1927-S as a rule comes sharply struck, and this example is no exception. The strike is uniformly bold throughout. Bright, radiant mint luster is the order of the day. Although a few small surface marks prevent a Gem grade, a glass is needed to detect them. A marvelous, lustrous example of this issue, one that is justly celebrated today. Census: 17 in 64, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1929 $20 MS65 NGC. We are proud to offer this Gem 1929 double eagle--a survivor of what was the most tumultuous financial era of the 20th century. The Great Depression was actually a global phenomenon that affected all of the world's economies to some degree. As a result, fewer U.S. gold coins were exported--a common practice in previous years--and the vast majority of 1929-dated twenties remained in government coffers after being struck. When the mass melting of gold coinage took place in the 1930s, nearly the entire mintage of 1929 Saints was conveniently available for that purpose.
Dave Bowers, in his Guidebook of Double Eagle Gold Coins (2004), suggests that between 1,250 and 1,750 examples of this rare date are extant in Mint State condition. That estimate seems far too high to us. The combined population of 1929 double eagles at NGC and PCGS--regardless of condition--equals only 305 coins as of (3/10). In the same reference, Bowers notes that "nearly 1,000 have been certified--and, of course, many coins have not been." Although he may have included examples certified by ANACS, ICG, and other certification companies, the number would still be less than 400 encapsulated pieces. And we must also consider the inevitability of inflated population data due to resubmissions. Research by Garrett and Guth (2006) indicates that a total of 68 examples of this issue crossed the auction block between 1991 and 2005. Perhaps that is the best indication of the real rarity of the 1929 double eagles. This apricot-gold example has everything one would expect to see on a Gem twenty: vibrant luster, a pleasing strike, and clean fields. An abrasion on Liberty's torso and a couple of similar marks affecting the rays in the left field are all that probably preclude a higher designation for the current coin. Census: 4 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
Dave Bowers, in his Guidebook of Double Eagle Gold Coins (2004), suggests that between 1,250 and 1,750 examples of this rare date are extant in Mint State condition. That estimate seems far too high to us. The combined population of 1929 double eagles at NGC and PCGS--regardless of condition--equals only 305 coins as of (3/10). In the same reference, Bowers notes that "nearly 1,000 have been certified--and, of course, many coins have not been." Although he may have included examples certified by ANACS, ICG, and other certification companies, the number would still be less than 400 encapsulated pieces. And we must also consider the inevitability of inflated population data due to resubmissions. Research by Garrett and Guth (2006) indicates that a total of 68 examples of this issue crossed the auction block between 1991 and 2005. Perhaps that is the best indication of the real rarity of the 1929 double eagles. This apricot-gold example has everything one would expect to see on a Gem twenty: vibrant luster, a pleasing strike, and clean fields. An abrasion on Liberty's torso and a couple of similar marks affecting the rays in the left field are all that probably preclude a higher designation for the current coin. Census: 4 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1929 $20 MS65 PCGS. There are many U.S. coins that are so rare it is difficult to track down concrete information on exactly how many pieces exist, to say nothing of how many of those existing pieces are actually separate, certified individual coins without duplication. Only the most notable U.S. coins--the 1913 Liberty nickels, the 1894-S dimes, the 1804 silver dollars--have documented censuses that are so well-researched that we can say with certainty, "Only five pieces exist" or "Only 15 are known."
There is a broad second tier of U.S. coinage, however, where information is woefully lacking--coins that are suspected of being rare to a greater or lesser degree, but where the exact degree of rarity is open to debate, speculation, and varying interpretations of the "facts" available.
The 1929 double eagle is definitely a member of that class.
When we were cataloging the Phillip H. Morse Collection in 2005, we wrote concerning his MS65 1929 double eagle:
Both services combined have certified 26 examples of the 1929 in MS65, with only six coins finer (3/10). But an examination of the Gem and higher certified populations at PCGS reveals that, in comparison to the later issues, that service has actually certified more examples of the 1931 and 1932 double eagles in MS65 than of the 1929--25 examples of the 1931, and 28 of the 1932, compared to only 22 Gem 1929s at PCGS. There are also fewer examples of the 1929 in MS66 at PCGS than of the other two issues--five of the 1929, compared to nine of the 1931 and eight of the 1932.
Rich mint luster cascades from both sides of this frosty Gem 1929 twenty. The surfaces are patinated in an exciting blend of orange-gold, lilac, and yellow-gold, and the few marks seen are consistent with a high-end Gem. The strike is bold, although light softness appears on the Capitol dome. An extremely appealing Gem specimen.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
There is a broad second tier of U.S. coinage, however, where information is woefully lacking--coins that are suspected of being rare to a greater or lesser degree, but where the exact degree of rarity is open to debate, speculation, and varying interpretations of the "facts" available.
The 1929 double eagle is definitely a member of that class.
When we were cataloging the Phillip H. Morse Collection in 2005, we wrote concerning his MS65 1929 double eagle:
"All of the series issues from this date forward are great rarities in the Saint-Gaudens series. Of those five collectible issues (1929, 1930-S, 1931, 1931-D, and 1932), the 1929 is the most obtainable in terms of overall availability. Higher grade (MS 63-64) coins are occasionally available, but Gems are rare."
Both services combined have certified 26 examples of the 1929 in MS65, with only six coins finer (3/10). But an examination of the Gem and higher certified populations at PCGS reveals that, in comparison to the later issues, that service has actually certified more examples of the 1931 and 1932 double eagles in MS65 than of the 1929--25 examples of the 1931, and 28 of the 1932, compared to only 22 Gem 1929s at PCGS. There are also fewer examples of the 1929 in MS66 at PCGS than of the other two issues--five of the 1929, compared to nine of the 1931 and eight of the 1932.
Rich mint luster cascades from both sides of this frosty Gem 1929 twenty. The surfaces are patinated in an exciting blend of orange-gold, lilac, and yellow-gold, and the few marks seen are consistent with a high-end Gem. The strike is bold, although light softness appears on the Capitol dome. An extremely appealing Gem specimen.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
1931 $20 MS65 PCGS. The 1931 Saint-Gaudens double eagle, one of several challenging Great Depression-era double eagle issues, is a prime rarity despite a mintage that approaches 3 million coins. It has been recognized as an important issue nearly since the time it was released--or, rather, not released. Few of the coins struck actually left the Mint. Most were stored in vaults and eventually melted after the Gold Recall a couple of years later. Collectors quickly acquired the few examples that found their way out of the Mint. Nearly every known survivor grades at least MS60, and a grade of MS64 is typical. Only a few are known in higher grades, including three pieces in the Smithsonian Institution (one MS67 and two MS65), three examples formerly in the Philip Morse Collection (MS67, 66, and 65), and high-grade coins once owned by Jeff Browning, Thaine Price, and the Norweb family.
The exact number of survivors is unknown. David Akers estimates 65-85 Mint State coins in his recent Handbook. Dave Bowers in his Guide Book to the series suggests between 80 and 120 Mint State examples, and another five to eight coins in lower grades. His estimates illustrate the rarity of circulated coins.
Every author or numismatist has an opinion about the rarity of the 1931 double eagle. In the Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins, Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth write:
These various opinions lead to disagreement about the true rarity of the date. In The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the authors comment that "the 1931-P is probably the one with the least clearly-defined relative rarity ranking."
The present piece is a lovely Gem with frosted yellow-gold luster and few blemishes or imperfections on either side. All design elements are boldly rendered, and the overall eye appeal is excellent. When seeking an example of the 1931 double eagle, patience and discipline are two of the collector's strongest allies, but equally important is recognizing the "right" coin and pursuing it. This example holds every promise of satisfying the discerning numismatist's needs.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
The exact number of survivors is unknown. David Akers estimates 65-85 Mint State coins in his recent Handbook. Dave Bowers in his Guide Book to the series suggests between 80 and 120 Mint State examples, and another five to eight coins in lower grades. His estimates illustrate the rarity of circulated coins.
Every author or numismatist has an opinion about the rarity of the 1931 double eagle. In the Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins, Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth write:
"As the depression in America deepened in the early 1930s, the Philadelphia Mint coined a substantial number of new double eagles during 1931. These sat around unwanted in Treasury or bank vaults, only to be gathered up a few years later and melted. Virtually the entire mintage was wiped out, leaving perhaps 200 to 300 surviving pieces."
These various opinions lead to disagreement about the true rarity of the date. In The Coinage of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, the authors comment that "the 1931-P is probably the one with the least clearly-defined relative rarity ranking."
The present piece is a lovely Gem with frosted yellow-gold luster and few blemishes or imperfections on either side. All design elements are boldly rendered, and the overall eye appeal is excellent. When seeking an example of the 1931 double eagle, patience and discipline are two of the collector's strongest allies, but equally important is recognizing the "right" coin and pursuing it. This example holds every promise of satisfying the discerning numismatist's needs.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
1931-D $20 MS64 PCGS. Some of the earlier Saint-Gaudens series issues, such as the 1927-D, actually saw considerable mintages but were later melted, except for a few (or in the case of the 1927-D, very few) examples. But that is not the story of the 1931-D. The 1931-D was produced in the depths of the Great Depression, and so close to the Gold Recall of 1933 that it is unlikely that examples ever circulated to any significant extent. In both cases, the nation's mints reported the numbers produced--not the numbers actually issued later, nor the numbers of pieces that were later melted.
In the case of the 1931-D, the number reportedly produced was 106,500 coins. Excluding the (so far) uncollectible 1933 twenty, of the four remaining issues that conclude the Saint-Gaudens series--the 1930-S, 1931, 1931-D, 1932--the 1931-D was at one time considered equally as rare as the 1930-S. Akers' recent Handbook of 20th century gold coins updates the situation:
This is not to say that the present 1931-D is near-Gem condition is anything but strictly rare, and this piece is certainly a coin that any advanced collector would be thrilled to take possession of. PCGS has certified only 39 pieces in this grade, with 18 finer--as always, minus a number of duplications (3/10). The frosty surfaces here offer delightful reddish-orange coloration predominating. Only a few wispy marks, in particular a small scrape from Liberty's midsection out into the left obverse field, appear to account for the near-Gem grade. The strike is bold, and the softness on the Capitol appears not to be strike softness, but rather perhaps a bit of die filling, as the star in the center of the building is quite sharp. A remarkable example of this storied issue.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
In the case of the 1931-D, the number reportedly produced was 106,500 coins. Excluding the (so far) uncollectible 1933 twenty, of the four remaining issues that conclude the Saint-Gaudens series--the 1930-S, 1931, 1931-D, 1932--the 1931-D was at one time considered equally as rare as the 1930-S. Akers' recent Handbook of 20th century gold coins updates the situation:
"Until a small hoard of approximately 15-20 pieces entered the market in the early 1980s, the 1931-D was virtually identical to the 1930-S in both overall and high-grade rarity. Now, however, the 1931-D is more similar to the 1931 and 1932 in terms of total number of coins known. The hoard contained coins that grade only MS-60 to MS-64, however, with the result that the 1931-D is still nearly as rare as the 1930-S in high grades. A few premium-quality Gems have survived, none of which has a distinct advantage over the others as finest known."
This is not to say that the present 1931-D is near-Gem condition is anything but strictly rare, and this piece is certainly a coin that any advanced collector would be thrilled to take possession of. PCGS has certified only 39 pieces in this grade, with 18 finer--as always, minus a number of duplications (3/10). The frosty surfaces here offer delightful reddish-orange coloration predominating. Only a few wispy marks, in particular a small scrape from Liberty's midsection out into the left obverse field, appear to account for the near-Gem grade. The strike is bold, and the softness on the Capitol appears not to be strike softness, but rather perhaps a bit of die filling, as the star in the center of the building is quite sharp. A remarkable example of this storied issue.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
1932 $20 MS66 PCGS. The 1932, representing the last readily collectible Saint-Gaudens double eagle, is one of the most desired issues in the series. Estimates vary on the number of survivors out of the original 1,101,750-piece mintage. Walter Breen writes in the Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins that possibly 22 to 25 examples exist, almost all Uncirculated. David Bowers, in the Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins, estimates that between 60 to 80 coins are extant. David Akers, in his cataloging of the Gem Uncirculated 1932 twenty dollar gold piece from the Dr. Thaine Price Collection, gives a similar estimate of surviving examples (see below).
Akers presents an in-depth assessment of the rarity status of the 1932 double eagle:
Of the 142 1932 specimens that have been seen by PCGS and NGC to date, all are in Mint State, particularly in MS64 and MS65 (88 pieces). In MS66 there have been 22 coins certified MS66, and none finer. The frequency of appearance of 1932 double eagles at auction more or less reflects the PCGS/NGC population data. MS64 and MS65 pieces have made slightly over 40 appearances within the last 17 years, while MS66-graded specimens have appeared 18 times over the same time period. Undoubtedly there are numerous repeat offerings included in these numbers.
An overall strong strike on the current MS66 specimen shows good definition on Liberty's facial features and fingers, and on the eagle's plumage. The creamy, frosty surfaces display attractive hues of greenish-gold highlighted with an occasional splash of orange, and radiate pleasing luster. There are no contact marks worthy of individual mention. A small alloy spot on the lower left obverse between the eighth and ninth rays that are located close to the gown may help in identification of the coin. Population: 8 in 66, 0 finer (2/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
Akers presents an in-depth assessment of the rarity status of the 1932 double eagle:
"... A number of years ago, it was, for some reason, fashionable to consider the 1932 double eagle the rarest of the late date Saint-Gaudens double eagles, and the 1932 often sold for a significant premium over the prices realized by the other issues. That situation has been corrected, however, and now it is generally agreed that the 1932 is more rare in terms of the total number of specimens known than only the 1929 and 1931-D. There are certainly fewer 1930-S double eagles in existence than there are 1932, and the 1931 also seems to be a little more scarce than the 1932 in terms of population rarity. With respect to condition rarity, however, the situation is a little different. The 1932 is slightly more rare than the 1931 in Gem Uncirculated condition, but less rare than the 1931-D and even the 1929. (The 1930-S is the uncontested late date champion in terms of both population rarity and condition rarity.) Perhaps as many as 70-80 examples are known of this issue. Most are quite nice and many of them grade Very Choice Uncirculated, or at least Choice Uncirculated. True Gems, however, are very rare with approximately 13-16 pieces known."
Of the 142 1932 specimens that have been seen by PCGS and NGC to date, all are in Mint State, particularly in MS64 and MS65 (88 pieces). In MS66 there have been 22 coins certified MS66, and none finer. The frequency of appearance of 1932 double eagles at auction more or less reflects the PCGS/NGC population data. MS64 and MS65 pieces have made slightly over 40 appearances within the last 17 years, while MS66-graded specimens have appeared 18 times over the same time period. Undoubtedly there are numerous repeat offerings included in these numbers.
An overall strong strike on the current MS66 specimen shows good definition on Liberty's facial features and fingers, and on the eagle's plumage. The creamy, frosty surfaces display attractive hues of greenish-gold highlighted with an occasional splash of orange, and radiate pleasing luster. There are no contact marks worthy of individual mention. A small alloy spot on the lower left obverse between the eighth and ninth rays that are located close to the gown may help in identification of the coin. Population: 8 in 66, 0 finer (2/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N10218)
Commemorative Silver
Classic Silver Commemorative Type Set MS65. A relatively well-matched set with appearances ranging mostly from brilliant to light patina, with a few examples showing deeper peripheral toning. All coins are graded MS65, though services vary. The set includes: 1893 Isabella Quarter MS65 NGC, moderate blue-violet rim toning; 1893 Columbian MS65 NGC, similar appearance to the Isabella quarter; 1900 Lafayette Dollar MS65 PCGS; 1915-S Panama-Pacific MS65 PCGS; 1918 Lincoln MS65 PCGS; 1920 Maine MS65 PCGS, green label holder; 1920 Pilgrim MS65 PCGS; 1921 Missouri MS65 NGC; 1921 Alabama 2x2 MS65 PCGS, the more challenging variety; 1922 Grant No Star MS65 PCGS; 1923-S Monroe MS65 PCGS; 1924 Huguenot MS65 PCGS; 1925 Lexington MS65 NGC; 1925 Stone Mountain MS65 PCGS; 1925-S California MS65 NGC; 1925 Vancouver MS65 PCGS, considerable dappled toning; 1926 Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS; 1938-D Oregon MS65 PCGS; 1927 Vermont MS65 PCGS, considerable dappled toning; 1928 Hawaiian MS65 PCGS; 1934 Maryland MS65 PCGS, green label holder; 1936 Texas MS65 PCGS; 1936-D Boone MS65 PCGS; 1935 Connecticut MS65 PCGS; 1935-S Arkansas MS65 PCGS; 1936 Robinson MS65 PCGS; 1935 Hudson MS65 PCGS; 1935-S San Diego MS65 PCGS, considerable gold toning; 1935 Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS; 1936-D Rhode Island MS65 PCGS; 1936 Cleveland MS65 PCGS; 1936 Wisconsin MS65 PCGS, green label holder; 1936-D Cincinnati MS65 PCGS, green label holder; 1936 Long Island MS65 PCGS; 1936 York MS65 PCGS; 1936 Bridgeport MS65 PCGS; 1936 Lynchburg MS65 PCGS; 1936 Elgin MS65 PCGS, considerable gold toning; 1936 Albany MS65 PCGS, green label holder; 1936-S Bay Bridge MS65 PCGS; 1936-S Columbia MS65 PCGS; 1936 Delaware MS65 PCGS; 1936 Gettysburg MS65 PCGS, green label holder; 1936 Norfolk MS65 PCGS; 1937 Roanoke MS65 PCGS; 1937 Antietam MS65 ANACS, small-format holder; 1938 New Rochelle MS65 PCGS; 1946 Iowa MS65 PCGS, green label holder; 1950-S Booker T. Washington MS65 PCGS; and a 1951-S Washington-Carver MS65 PCGS.
More specific descriptions of six highlights of the set:
1900 Lafayette Dollar MS65 PCGS, strong luster with above-average detail. Light gold and gray toning over much of each side with a dot of russet at the right star on the obverse periphery. The portraits show a mix of minor planchet flaws and small marks.
1915-S Panama-Pacific MS65 PCGS, virtually untoned with moderate luster. The design definition is pleasing for this often-weak issue, and while there is minor incompleteness on the obverse figures, the eagle exhibits above-average sharpness save on the head.
1926 Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS, a Gem representative of this famous conditionally challenging issue. Light gray toning over each side gives way to occasional glimpses of brilliance where the patina breaks. Smooth with just a few small marks on the conjoined portraits.
1928 Hawaiian MS65 PCGS, CAC, generally light silver with a few hints of rose-gold at parts of the margins. Excellent design definition with the few pinpoint marks visible on each side present mostly in the fields.
1935 Hudson MS65 PCGS, subtly toned silver-blue and gold, though the colors are visible only on close inspection. Softly struck through the centers, as usually seen, with small planchet flaws and tiny abrasions on the city seal on the obverse.
1935 Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS, mild golden tints in parts of the fields with deeper amber along close to the rims. Strong frosty luster with a carefully preserved obverse, though the reverse has a few reed marks and a scrape in the field below the TR in TRAIL.
More specific descriptions of six highlights of the set:
1900 Lafayette Dollar MS65 PCGS, strong luster with above-average detail. Light gold and gray toning over much of each side with a dot of russet at the right star on the obverse periphery. The portraits show a mix of minor planchet flaws and small marks.
1915-S Panama-Pacific MS65 PCGS, virtually untoned with moderate luster. The design definition is pleasing for this often-weak issue, and while there is minor incompleteness on the obverse figures, the eagle exhibits above-average sharpness save on the head.
1926 Sesquicentennial MS65 PCGS, a Gem representative of this famous conditionally challenging issue. Light gray toning over each side gives way to occasional glimpses of brilliance where the patina breaks. Smooth with just a few small marks on the conjoined portraits.
1928 Hawaiian MS65 PCGS, CAC, generally light silver with a few hints of rose-gold at parts of the margins. Excellent design definition with the few pinpoint marks visible on each side present mostly in the fields.
1935 Hudson MS65 PCGS, subtly toned silver-blue and gold, though the colors are visible only on close inspection. Softly struck through the centers, as usually seen, with small planchet flaws and tiny abrasions on the city seal on the obverse.
1935 Spanish Trail MS65 PCGS, mild golden tints in parts of the fields with deeper amber along close to the rims. Strong frosty luster with a carefully preserved obverse, though the reverse has a few reed marks and a scrape in the field below the TR in TRAIL.
1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar MS66 PCGS. DuVall 1-B. The only die marriage which has the lowest right leaf on the laurel branch pointing between the 19 in the date. Rich emerald-green, gray, golden, and ruby-red colors endow the obverse and reverse, although slightly more color is seen on the reverse. The statue was partially financed through the contributions of American schoolchildren, hence the reverse legend "ERECTED BY THE YOUTH OF THE UNITED STATES." A satiny, crisply struck, and well preserved Premium Gem of this sole silver dollar commemorative issue from the 'classic' 1892-1954 series. Population: 78 in 66, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1922 50C Grant With Star MS66 NGC. From a tiny mintage of 4,256 pieces, the Grant With Star commemorative half dollar is one of the rarest issues of the series in Mint State. Bright luster radiates from the essentially untoned surfaces of this Premium Gem specimen. Sharp striking details are evident on the design motifs, and the surfaces are flawless. Census: 44 in 66, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1926-S 50C Oregon MS68 PCGS. CAC. Oregon Trail half dollars were struck intermittently from 1926 to 1939, and the 1926-S had the highest distribution, with 83,055 pieces issued. While the 1926-S is easily located in nearly all grades, as one might expect, it is seldom seen in as high a grade as this fabulous specimen. Only 13 examples have been certified in MS68 by NGC and PCGS combined, with neither service reporting any finer specimens (3/10).
Magnificent satiny luster shines beneath a dazzling mix of lilac, orange, light blue, gray, and magenta toning. The surfaces appear pristine to the unaided eye, and the strike is needle-sharp. An appealing representative from the husband-and-wife engraving duo of James Earle and Laura Gardin Fraser.
Ex: Louis Bassano Collection of U.S. Commemoratives (Heritage, 7/2009), lot 1458.(Registry values: N2998)
Magnificent satiny luster shines beneath a dazzling mix of lilac, orange, light blue, gray, and magenta toning. The surfaces appear pristine to the unaided eye, and the strike is needle-sharp. An appealing representative from the husband-and-wife engraving duo of James Earle and Laura Gardin Fraser.
Ex: Louis Bassano Collection of U.S. Commemoratives (Heritage, 7/2009), lot 1458.(Registry values: N2998)
Commemorative Gold
1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS66 NGC. The promoter Farran Zerbe was responsible for this 1904 and 1905 Lewis and Clark gold dollars, as well as the 1903 Louisiana Purchase issues. The sale price of three dollars apiece for the 1903 issues quickly fell, leaving dealers and collectors underwater on their purchases. As expected, the 1904 and 1905 issues not only met with tremendous cynicism, but the whole era engendered much ill will toward Zerbe personally. The 1904 and 1905 Lewis and Clark issues were an "unmitigated disaster," as Bowers puts it, and today they are the rarest commemorative gold dollars in high grade.
This is a splendid Premium Gem example of the 1904. Orange-gold and greenish-gold colors vie for territory against partially frosted surfaces. No abrasions appear on either side, as the grade demands. NGC has certified only 24 examples in finer grades (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
This is a splendid Premium Gem example of the 1904. Orange-gold and greenish-gold colors vie for territory against partially frosted surfaces. No abrasions appear on either side, as the grade demands. NGC has certified only 24 examples in finer grades (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS66 PCGS. The MS66 level is as fine as collectors normally see for this gold commemorative at PCGS. The certified total in MS67 is an order of magnitude less, although pieces are occasionally available for a steep price, and PCGS has even certified one incredible MS68 coin at the top of its Condition Census. The "double cameo" design is part of their appeal, a two-headed coin with tiny peripheral legends, Clark on one side, Lewis on the other. This Premium Gem brings out the design to full effect, with pristine fields and enviable orange-gold color. The high points and other areas are essentially free of abrasions, as expected. PCGS has graded only 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS65 NGC. The 1905 Lewis and Clark is much more elusive in the higher Mint State grades than its 1904-dated counterpart. The unpopularity of the 1903 Louisiana Purchase gold dollars, which many collectors and dealers had bought from numismatic huckster Farran Zerbe for three dollars--only to soon after find them unsellable at two dollars or even less--had left a collective bad taste in the mouth, and they 1904 and 1905 gold dollars were avoided in droves. Even though the net distribution of each was about 10,000 coins after most were melted, many examples were apparently mishandled by the general public, especially of the 1905, and today they are by a wide margin the most elusive commemorative gold dollars in high grade.
This splendid Gem 1905 offers highly lustrous orange-gold surfaces with glints of hazel and singular eye appeal. Neither side reveals mentionable abrasions, even under a loupe. NGC has certified only 53 coins in finer grades (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
This splendid Gem 1905 offers highly lustrous orange-gold surfaces with glints of hazel and singular eye appeal. Neither side reveals mentionable abrasions, even under a loupe. NGC has certified only 53 coins in finer grades (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS66 PCGS. The 1905 Lewis and Clark gold dollar in the highest Mint State grades is much more elusive than its 1904-dated counterpart. A comparison reveals that while PCGS has certified 14 examples of the 1904 in MS67 and one piece in MS68, PCGS has graded only two examples of the 1905 finer than the present piece (3/10).
This Premium Gem boasts rich canary-gold color. While being two-faced is usually a bad thing, on this coin it is a good thing, as both faces, Lewis and Clark, are remarkably free of the pesky little abrasions on the cheek that so frequently plague this design.(Registry values: N7079)
This Premium Gem boasts rich canary-gold color. While being two-faced is usually a bad thing, on this coin it is a good thing, as both faces, Lewis and Clark, are remarkably free of the pesky little abrasions on the cheek that so frequently plague this design.(Registry values: N7079)
1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark MS66 NGC. Sometimes the Mint is slow to catch on to what products the public will purchase and in what quantities. Collectors had just paid $3 each for the 1903 Louisiana Purchase gold dollars and then the price dropped to only $2. The following year the Mint produced two more gold dollars, a 1904 and a 1905 issue to commemorate the Lewis and Clark Expedition. These pieces were offered at $2 each, but only 10,000 were sold of the 1905 after 15,000 were sold of the 1904--many thousands of each were melted as unsold. Today, however, the 1905 is the key to the commemorative gold dollar series. This splendid Gem shows bright yellow-gold color overall with an occasional dab of reddish patina and the often- seen metal flow around the peripheral devices. This is a remarkably well-preserved example with no observable defects on either side. Census: 50 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N7079)
1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific 50 Dollar Round Genuine PCGS. The PCGS number ending in .98 suggests Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Our in-house graders state the coin has Unc Details with repaired fields and filing on the obverse rim.
The Panama-Pacific Exposition was several years in the planning and public turnout was consistent during the time the exposition was open. Unfortunately, the buildings constructed for this world class fair were almost all torn down after the exposition closed. This leaves us with photographs, a few mementos, and the extraordinary coins to remember this event.
This particular Round fifty dollar apparently suffered some sort of scratching or damage in the left obverse field. The area was smoothed, but it is readily apparent because of the textured fields on these coins. The original finish is impossible to faithfully replicate, so one is left with a smooth, more or less flat field where the smoothing occurred. The obverse rim was filed between 8 and 10 o'clock. Otherwise, the surfaces are bright orange-gold, and the devices are sharply defined throughout. There are minimal abrasions apparent on either side.
The Panama-Pacific Exposition was several years in the planning and public turnout was consistent during the time the exposition was open. Unfortunately, the buildings constructed for this world class fair were almost all torn down after the exposition closed. This leaves us with photographs, a few mementos, and the extraordinary coins to remember this event.
This particular Round fifty dollar apparently suffered some sort of scratching or damage in the left obverse field. The area was smoothed, but it is readily apparent because of the textured fields on these coins. The original finish is impossible to faithfully replicate, so one is left with a smooth, more or less flat field where the smoothing occurred. The obverse rim was filed between 8 and 10 o'clock. Otherwise, the surfaces are bright orange-gold, and the devices are sharply defined throughout. There are minimal abrasions apparent on either side.
1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific 50 Dollar Octagonal MS62 PCGS. Robert Ingersoll Aitken, the designer of the 1915-S Panama-Pacific fifty dollar coins, put his stamp on the notable West Coast exposition in other ways as well. He was a native of San Francisco, and among his works exhibited at the Panama-Pacific Exposition proper was the Fountain of the Earth, centered in the Court of Abundance, as well as giant figures of the Four Elements. An official brochure from the exposition notes that "these titanic, symbolic figures of the Elements show the sweep, precision and realism that this sculptor can so well combine with poetic imagery."
Aitken's Fountain of the Earth, full of oversized personifications of various passions and emotions and prototypical human beings such as the Strong Man, the Conqueror, and Youth, is described in part below:
Early in his career, Aitken studied at the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art in San Francisco, teaching there from 1901 to 1904. He also worked in Paris from 1904 to 1907, where he undoubtedly absorbed European artistic influences including Art Nouveau and Neoclassicism.
In addition to his gold medal for the Fountain of Earth, Aitken also won $1,000 in a contest to design the official Mint medals or so-called dollars (cataloged in Hibler-Kappen as HK-399 to 401) that were struck at the Expo in bronze, silver, and gilt. The official medals depict a winged Mercury opening the locks of the Panama Canal, through which passes Argo, the symbol of navigation, with the sun setting on her sails. The legend reads TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE PANAMA CANAL MCMXV (date 1915). On the reverse two females join hands around the Earth, representing the joining of the Eastern and Western hemispheres, with a legend referring to the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Although Aitken would go on to design other commemorative silver coins later in his career, the fifty dollar gold round and octagonal pieces are generally acknowledged to be his numismatic masterworks, and numismatists today avidly seek suitable examples. The present MS62 PCGS-certified example offers the bold orange-gold coloration typically found on the issue, with splendid eye appeal. A few minor marks on the high points of Minerva's cheek and in the field nearby seem to account for the grade, but this is a coin that any collector of commemorative gold would be more than proud to own.(Registry values: P7)
Aitken's Fountain of the Earth, full of oversized personifications of various passions and emotions and prototypical human beings such as the Strong Man, the Conqueror, and Youth, is described in part below:
"Here is a tremendous, serious and magnificent piece of work. It has rare and dramatic depth of meaning, shows a mastery of modeling and composition and is charged with emotion. It has been awarded the gold medal for sculpture of the Architectural League for this year."
Early in his career, Aitken studied at the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art in San Francisco, teaching there from 1901 to 1904. He also worked in Paris from 1904 to 1907, where he undoubtedly absorbed European artistic influences including Art Nouveau and Neoclassicism.
In addition to his gold medal for the Fountain of Earth, Aitken also won $1,000 in a contest to design the official Mint medals or so-called dollars (cataloged in Hibler-Kappen as HK-399 to 401) that were struck at the Expo in bronze, silver, and gilt. The official medals depict a winged Mercury opening the locks of the Panama Canal, through which passes Argo, the symbol of navigation, with the sun setting on her sails. The legend reads TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE PANAMA CANAL MCMXV (date 1915). On the reverse two females join hands around the Earth, representing the joining of the Eastern and Western hemispheres, with a legend referring to the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Although Aitken would go on to design other commemorative silver coins later in his career, the fifty dollar gold round and octagonal pieces are generally acknowledged to be his numismatic masterworks, and numismatists today avidly seek suitable examples. The present MS62 PCGS-certified example offers the bold orange-gold coloration typically found on the issue, with splendid eye appeal. A few minor marks on the high points of Minerva's cheek and in the field nearby seem to account for the grade, but this is a coin that any collector of commemorative gold would be more than proud to own.(Registry values: P7)
1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific 50 Dollar Octagonal MS63 NGC. At the time of their production the 1915-S Panama-Pacific round and octagonal issues were undoubtedly considered expensive gold commemorative type coins--but they must also have been considered high-dollar bullion coins, given their high precious metal content. Even though they commemorated the rebuilding of San Francisco after the horrible Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 as well as the completion of the Panama Canal, their precious-metal content of more than 2.4 ounces of net pure gold likely played a role in many purchase decisions. The high asking price of $100 per coin, however, put most of the survivors in the hands of well-heeled collectors who could afford to keep them--even during the trying times of the Great Depression and Gold Recall of the 1930s, a decade when many less-meritorious gold coins were turned in for remelting.
The net distribution of the octagonal Pan-Pacs was 645 pieces, with its round sibling having an even-lower net distribution of 483 coins. The Panama-Pacific coins show interesting parallels (as well as differences) with some of the modern U.S. Mint products, which also have a high precious-metal content, high nominal (face) value, and low mintage figures. Chief among those modern series are the proof platinum American Eagle coins, containing one troy ounce of pure platinum, with a face value of $100, most struck to the extent of a couple of thousand pieces annually. While those low-mintage bullion coins have no commemorative connection, they do have differing reverse designs and show the potential for being collected as type or date issues.
Another series with some similarities and differences is the First Spouse series of $10 gold pieces, smaller in size and containing a net half-ounce of gold, but with the potential for some three-digit mintage figures among the issues if present trends continue.
Regardless of how the marketplace ultimately receives those modern issues, the 1915-S Panama-Pacifics are assured of their numismatic legacy as the rarest and lowest-mintage type coins produced in the last century. Of them "Mr. Commemorative" Anthony Swiatek wrote in his 2001 commemorative coin reference:
This piece appears much finer at arm's length than its technical grade, but close inspection reveals a few light, grade-consistent distractions. The only marks of note are a squiggly scrape on Minerva's cheek and a couple of slide marks across the owl on the reverse. The luster is full and bright, and the coloration throughout is a glorious deep, mellow orange-gold.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2004), lot 3002, which realized $47,150. (Registry values: P7)
The net distribution of the octagonal Pan-Pacs was 645 pieces, with its round sibling having an even-lower net distribution of 483 coins. The Panama-Pacific coins show interesting parallels (as well as differences) with some of the modern U.S. Mint products, which also have a high precious-metal content, high nominal (face) value, and low mintage figures. Chief among those modern series are the proof platinum American Eagle coins, containing one troy ounce of pure platinum, with a face value of $100, most struck to the extent of a couple of thousand pieces annually. While those low-mintage bullion coins have no commemorative connection, they do have differing reverse designs and show the potential for being collected as type or date issues.
Another series with some similarities and differences is the First Spouse series of $10 gold pieces, smaller in size and containing a net half-ounce of gold, but with the potential for some three-digit mintage figures among the issues if present trends continue.
Regardless of how the marketplace ultimately receives those modern issues, the 1915-S Panama-Pacifics are assured of their numismatic legacy as the rarest and lowest-mintage type coins produced in the last century. Of them "Mr. Commemorative" Anthony Swiatek wrote in his 2001 commemorative coin reference:
"Both well-distributed issues are extremely popular, fully enjoyed and treasured by most who own them. I compare them to the rare fancy diamonds naturally colored pink, red, blue or green. They are the truffles and Beluga caviar of commemorative coinage, and outstanding celebrities in our coin world."
This piece appears much finer at arm's length than its technical grade, but close inspection reveals a few light, grade-consistent distractions. The only marks of note are a squiggly scrape on Minerva's cheek and a couple of slide marks across the owl on the reverse. The luster is full and bright, and the coloration throughout is a glorious deep, mellow orange-gold.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2004), lot 3002, which realized $47,150. (Registry values: P7)
1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific 50 Dollar Octagonal MS64 PCGS. An absolute rarity in all grades, the 1915-S Panama-Pacific octagonal fifty dollar is among the lowest-mintage type coins produced at the U.S. Mint in the last century. In fact, it is second in rarity only to its sibling, the Pan-Pac round, which is usually collected as a separate type issue. The authorizing legislation for the two issues enabled a maximum production of 1,500 coins each for the round and octagonal, but the unusual design of the octagonal apparently appealed to a greater number of buyers. The net distribution of the octagonal was accordingly only 645 coins, while the net distribution of its round counterpart was an even more minuscule 483 pieces.
Both in their geographic origin and their design, the Pan-Pac octagonals hearken back to the California Gold Rush-era fifty dollar "slugs" dated 1851 and 1852, produced by Augustus Humbert and the U.S. Assay Office of Gold. The coins' unusual shape as well as their historic link with the Old West apparently formed part of their original appeal, which continues to this day. Few contemporary collectors, however, could afford the $100 price tag (each) for the coins, which nonetheless did entitle the buyers to obtain the other four commemorative issues for nothing.
While the Pan-Pac octagonals did not circulate, unlike their hard-used forebears from the Gold Rush, they do share some characteristics with the earlier issues. As with all large gold coins, they are subject to abrasions on their broad faces, a consideration that can downgrade some otherwise attractive examples. And both octagonal types, from the 19th and 20th centuries, are often found with edge or rim bumps that can disqualify an example from grading, if sufficiently severe.
The present coin shows even orange-gold coloration throughout, with the tremendous eye appeal expected of a near-Gem example of this most-impressive gold commemorative. Extremely minor slide marks appear only under a magnifier on Minerva's (Athena's) face. Those and a single contact mark on the helmet are all that keep the coin from an even finer grade.
Even though Heritage is privileged to offer a number of Pan-Pac fifties in the present sale, opportunities to acquire specimens so fine are fleeting: PCGS has certified only 18 specimens in finer grades, with the usual caveat about duplications. Astute numismatists should proceed accordingly.(Registry values: P7)
Both in their geographic origin and their design, the Pan-Pac octagonals hearken back to the California Gold Rush-era fifty dollar "slugs" dated 1851 and 1852, produced by Augustus Humbert and the U.S. Assay Office of Gold. The coins' unusual shape as well as their historic link with the Old West apparently formed part of their original appeal, which continues to this day. Few contemporary collectors, however, could afford the $100 price tag (each) for the coins, which nonetheless did entitle the buyers to obtain the other four commemorative issues for nothing.
While the Pan-Pac octagonals did not circulate, unlike their hard-used forebears from the Gold Rush, they do share some characteristics with the earlier issues. As with all large gold coins, they are subject to abrasions on their broad faces, a consideration that can downgrade some otherwise attractive examples. And both octagonal types, from the 19th and 20th centuries, are often found with edge or rim bumps that can disqualify an example from grading, if sufficiently severe.
The present coin shows even orange-gold coloration throughout, with the tremendous eye appeal expected of a near-Gem example of this most-impressive gold commemorative. Extremely minor slide marks appear only under a magnifier on Minerva's (Athena's) face. Those and a single contact mark on the helmet are all that keep the coin from an even finer grade.
Even though Heritage is privileged to offer a number of Pan-Pac fifties in the present sale, opportunities to acquire specimens so fine are fleeting: PCGS has certified only 18 specimens in finer grades, with the usual caveat about duplications. Astute numismatists should proceed accordingly.(Registry values: P7)
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS66 PCGS. Exceptional mint luster characterizes this popular commemorative gold issue. The Sesqui quarter eagle is by far the most available of the gold issues and can often be found in Gem condition. It becomes much scarcer in MS66, and drops off to near-unavailability above that. This piece has radiant mint frost that has an overlay of light reddish patina. Each side is extraordinarily clean for this often heavily marked issue.(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Commemorative Gold
1903 G$1 McKinley PR64 Cameo PCGS. Although 125,000 each of the Jefferson and McKinley Louisiana Purchase gold dollar Uncirculated coins were struck--some actually prestruck in 1902--only an estimated 17,500 of each were actually issued. The coins were unpopular from the start.
The proof gold dollars were another matter altogether. They were struck to the extent of only 100 pieces each, and today they seldom appear except in major auctions such as the present occasion. The present proof offers extraordinarily deep, reflective fields with moderate cameo contrast. As sometimes seen on this first gold commemorative, the alloy is not always entirely mixed. Three alloy spots on the obverse will pedigree this specimen: one on the jawline, one at 4 o'clock, and one at 8 o'clock on the rim. Another light spot appears on the reverse rim at 8 o'clock. The coin is essentially defect-free otherwise. A truly rare coin, and one rarely offered as well. A similarly graded PCGS example that we offered four years ago (10/2006, lot 1942) brought $11,500. Population: 3 in 64 Cameo, 2 finer (3/10).
The proof gold dollars were another matter altogether. They were struck to the extent of only 100 pieces each, and today they seldom appear except in major auctions such as the present occasion. The present proof offers extraordinarily deep, reflective fields with moderate cameo contrast. As sometimes seen on this first gold commemorative, the alloy is not always entirely mixed. Three alloy spots on the obverse will pedigree this specimen: one on the jawline, one at 4 o'clock, and one at 8 o'clock on the rim. Another light spot appears on the reverse rim at 8 o'clock. The coin is essentially defect-free otherwise. A truly rare coin, and one rarely offered as well. A similarly graded PCGS example that we offered four years ago (10/2006, lot 1942) brought $11,500. Population: 3 in 64 Cameo, 2 finer (3/10).
Territorial Gold
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle MS62 NGC. K-5a, R.4. Two points of the star above the P in PIKE are recut, and recutting also shows on the P in PIKE in the coronet. The 1861 Clark, Gruber designs imitated federal-style coinage, replacing the embarrassingly naïve depictions of a perfectly triangular Pike's Peak on the 1860 coinage.
This piece shows greenish-gold surfaces with a few stray contact marks but full luster, along with moderate strike weakness in the center that is typical of the issue. This piece is tied with a handful of others in this grade, but there are few finer. Listed on page 378 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 10 in 62, 3 finer (3/10).
This piece shows greenish-gold surfaces with a few stray contact marks but full luster, along with moderate strike weakness in the center that is typical of the issue. This piece is tied with a handful of others in this grade, but there are few finer. Listed on page 378 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 10 in 62, 3 finer (3/10).
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-13, Low R.5. The respected firm of Moffat & Co. was dissolved in December 1851, when John Little Moffat sold his interest in the firm to his associates Joseph Curtis, Philo Perry, and Samuel Ward. The firm had been operating under the auspices of the United States Assay Office of Gold. The new company adopted that title as its official name in February 1852, with authority to continue the Assay Office contract from February 14, 1852. Augustus Humbert continued as assayer. The firm continued to issue coinage in the form of fifty dollar slugs in 1852, with other denominations added the following year. The 1852 slugs initially resembled the older Augustus Humbert pieces, retaining the .887 fineness but adding the new company title around the outer circle of the design. The similar 1852-dated slugs with .900 fineness (K-14) were actually produced in early 1853 as emergency issues to satisfy customs requirements.
A newspaper article in the summer of 1852 revealed that California bankers were selling the fifty dollar slugs in Europe for a considerable profit. The practice must have been widespread, because these items can be found with surprising frequency in European collections formed in the late 19th century. The catalog of the John G. Murdoch Collection (Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 7/1903), contained five examples of California fifty dollar slugs, with a specimen of the K-13 variety featured as lot 678, "Another, similar, but reading UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852, fair and very rare." The lot sold to "Spink" for 21 pounds, 10 shillings (approximately $105). The role played by European collectors in the preservation of many rare U.S. coins has only been appreciated by numismatists in this country in recent years.
The present coin is a pleasing example of this popular issue, with bright yellow-gold surfaces. A scattering of small abrasions is evident on both sides, but only two are worthy of mention, a long diagonal mark across the machine-turned reverse near 4 o'clock, and a small bump on the lower rim just left of 1 in the date. This specimen shows the customary softness in the central design, with little definition on the upper shield and breast feathers. The corners of this distinctive octagonal issue are sharp and well preserved. Listed on page 364 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 2 in 61, 3 finer (3/10).
A newspaper article in the summer of 1852 revealed that California bankers were selling the fifty dollar slugs in Europe for a considerable profit. The practice must have been widespread, because these items can be found with surprising frequency in European collections formed in the late 19th century. The catalog of the John G. Murdoch Collection (Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 7/1903), contained five examples of California fifty dollar slugs, with a specimen of the K-13 variety featured as lot 678, "Another, similar, but reading UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852, fair and very rare." The lot sold to "Spink" for 21 pounds, 10 shillings (approximately $105). The role played by European collectors in the preservation of many rare U.S. coins has only been appreciated by numismatists in this country in recent years.
The present coin is a pleasing example of this popular issue, with bright yellow-gold surfaces. A scattering of small abrasions is evident on both sides, but only two are worthy of mention, a long diagonal mark across the machine-turned reverse near 4 o'clock, and a small bump on the lower rim just left of 1 in the date. This specimen shows the customary softness in the central design, with little definition on the upper shield and breast feathers. The corners of this distinctive octagonal issue are sharp and well preserved. Listed on page 364 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 2 in 61, 3 finer (3/10).
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 900 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-18, R.2. The 1853 U.S. Assay Office of Gold twenties were minted under federal authority in the days before the opening of the San Francisco Mint. Initially, the gold coins were produced with .884 fineness (the K-17 variety). In March of 1853, the U.S.A.O.G. was ordered to comply with an 1837 law requiring gold coinage to be .900 fine. The fineness was accordingly changed, and new dies, many altered from 880 THOUS. to 900 THOUS. were produced to supply the new coinage. Approximately 2.5 million pieces were minted in the months between March and November of 1853, and the issue remains relatively available today. Of course, Mint State examples are scarce in absolute terms.
The present coin is a pleasing example, with lustrous, lightly abraded surfaces. The striking details are crisp, except for slight softness on the banner and the eagle's claws. A rim dent at 9 o'clock is the only flaw of note. Listed on page 367 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 33 in 61, 99 finer (3/10).
The present coin is a pleasing example, with lustrous, lightly abraded surfaces. The striking details are crisp, except for slight softness on the banner and the eagle's claws. A rim dent at 9 o'clock is the only flaw of note. Listed on page 367 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 33 in 61, 99 finer (3/10).
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 900 Thous. MS62 NGC. K-18, R.2. The K-18 variety with 900 punched, here faintly, over 880 is an important and available California gold type, as it is also a federally authorized issue produced in the era before the official opening of the U.S. branch mint at San Francisco in 1854. The few K-17 pieces known with the 884 THOUS fineness (technically 884 over 880) are extreme rarities, with perhaps a dozen known (Low R.7). On the other hand, the 900 THOUS K-18 coins were struck to the extent of more than 2.5 million coins from multiple die pairs that were destroyed in the Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906. (The obverse die here lacks the top crossbar on the I in UNITED.)
This piece boasts fully lustrous orange-gold surfaces with enormous eye appeal. A small obverse rim flaw at 3:30 may be as made, and a few minor ticks and abrasions are inconsequential. Listed on page 367 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 53 in 62, 46 finer (3/10).
This piece boasts fully lustrous orange-gold surfaces with enormous eye appeal. A small obverse rim flaw at 3:30 may be as made, and a few minor ticks and abrasions are inconsequential. Listed on page 367 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 53 in 62, 46 finer (3/10).
(1849) $10 Miners' Bank, Crimped Border Genuine PCGS. Silver alloy, K-2, High R.6. 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, this coin has the details of an XF specimen that has been possibly damaged and repaired. The Miners' Bank coinage is among the first California gold coinage, and among the rarest. Kagin's reference suggests that the K-1, R.6 orange-gold copper-alloyed pieces were struck in the East, then the firm relocated to the "Fields of Gold" before striking the K-2 silver-alloyed pieces from California gold. The few survivors known of this variety show a beveled, curled-over rim, "closer, squared-off" edge reeding, with the last I in CALIFORNIA unfinished at the top.
This piece is greenish-gold with considerable luster remaining and no mentionable abrasions. The "reverse" side, with the denomination, shows a small area around 9 o'clock near the rim that is a bit flattened and a tad brighter than the rest of the coin. That could be evidence of an expert repair, or it could also be evidence of the planchet constriction that Kagin describes.
While we do not believe that this variety is the R.8 that Kagin described it as back in 1981, we believe that it might be High R.6, with perhaps 13-18 examples known in all. We handled an AU50 PCGS example in our Long Beach Signature (9/02, lot 9017) that realized $27,600. Listed on page 368 of the 2010 Guide Book, where it is described as "Crimped Border, Crushed Rim".
This piece is greenish-gold with considerable luster remaining and no mentionable abrasions. The "reverse" side, with the denomination, shows a small area around 9 o'clock near the rim that is a bit flattened and a tad brighter than the rest of the coin. That could be evidence of an expert repair, or it could also be evidence of the planchet constriction that Kagin describes.
While we do not believe that this variety is the R.8 that Kagin described it as back in 1981, we believe that it might be High R.6, with perhaps 13-18 examples known in all. We handled an AU50 PCGS example in our Long Beach Signature (9/02, lot 9017) that realized $27,600. Listed on page 368 of the 2010 Guide Book, where it is described as "Crimped Border, Crushed Rim".
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar AU55 NGC. K-19, High R.5. Although the name Moffat & Co. is plainly noticeable on the coronet, the 1853 gold twenties were actually issued by the new firm of Curtis, Perry, and Ward, acting under the auspices of the U.S. Assay Office of Gold. John Moffat authorized the use of his name on subsequent coinage of the firm when he retired in 1852. The design closely resembles the federal twenty dollar issues of the time.
The present coin shows light wear on the high points of the design, but most original detail still remains. The surfaces are pleasingly bright, but numerous small handling marks are present, especially on Liberty's cheek. Moffat & Co. twenties are scarce-to-rare in all grades, and very rare in AU55. Listed on page 367 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 7 in 55, 8 finer (3/10).
The present coin shows light wear on the high points of the design, but most original detail still remains. The surfaces are pleasingly bright, but numerous small handling marks are present, especially on Liberty's cheek. Moffat & Co. twenties are scarce-to-rare in all grades, and very rare in AU55. Listed on page 367 of the 2010 Guide Book. Census: 7 in 55, 8 finer (3/10).
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Large Head, Wide Date AU53 PCGS. K-4, R.5. Liberty has a shorter neck than on the K-3 coins, the date 1852 is spread out farther in the exergue, and the last 2 is not plugged. According to Kagin the obverse die was cut too deeply, making the reverse appear "15 points inferior" compared to the obverse.
This coin shows brilliant luster that is more prominent on the obverse, with orange-gold coloration on both sides. The surfaces are considerably abraded--the deep-relief obverse more so than the reverse--and bold die cracks appear at the peripheries of each side, as usual for the issue. Listed on 372 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 5 in 53, 9 finer (3/10).
This coin shows brilliant luster that is more prominent on the obverse, with orange-gold coloration on both sides. The surfaces are considerably abraded--the deep-relief obverse more so than the reverse--and bold die cracks appear at the peripheries of each side, as usual for the issue. Listed on 372 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 5 in 53, 9 finer (3/10).
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar VF25 PCGS. K-9, R.5. The long-awaited San Francisco Mint began operations in 1854, but unforeseen difficulties, such as a shortage of parting acids, prevented the facility from reaching its coinage goals. Two private firms, Kellogg & Co. and Wass Molitor, responded to a public request to supply additional coinage until Mint production could satisfy the needs of the regional economy. The two firms produced a variety of denominations including the impressive round fifty dollar pieces in 1855.
This attractive example shows heavier wear on the figure of Liberty on the obverse than on the reverse devices. Several large reeding marks are present on each side. The surfaces are original, with orange-gold color in the fields and deeper russet-charcoal outlining the design elements. Listed on page 373 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 3 in 25, 48 finer (3/10).
This attractive example shows heavier wear on the figure of Liberty on the obverse than on the reverse devices. Several large reeding marks are present on each side. The surfaces are original, with orange-gold color in the fields and deeper russet-charcoal outlining the design elements. Listed on page 373 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 3 in 25, 48 finer (3/10).
Patterns
1863 3C Three Cent Silver, Judd-321, Pollock-386, R.7, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Regular die trials striking. Struck in copper with a plain edge. The USPatterns.com website listing for the Judd-321 is quite interesting. It speculates that these pieces were made from a hub that had the D in UNITED broken at the top, and they may actually be backdated novodels. They were also apparently struck in the 1870s and sold as part of complete off-metal sets with the quarter, half dollar, and dollar, all of which had the motto as adopted in 1866. Nevertheless, these pieces are rarely seen. This example has retained most of the original mint red color with occasional blue accents in the fields.
1868 1C One Cent, Judd-612, Pollock-677, Low R.7, PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. This extremely rare pattern is struck from the regular proof dies of 1868, but in aluminum with a plain edge. The Judd reference notes that two die pairs were used for this pattern. Per Judd: "One of the reverse dies also used to make restrikes of regular Proof 1864 With L cents (per Richard E. Snow); this die is not known to have been used to strike regular issue 1868 Proof cents, but was widely used from 1869 to 1871 (per Snow). This, plus the use of two die pairs, would seem to indicate that aluminum cents were struck on at least two different occasions."
As we wrote in the Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Part Two offerings, one might infer that many specimens were struck, but this is not the case. USPatterns.com estimates that only a half-dozen exist, a figure consistent with our own research, or perhaps slightly optimistic. This piece shows distraction-free, well-struck surfaces. The reverse die is rotated about 170 degrees, so that the piece is nearly in medal turn. Population: 1 in 64, 2 finer (3/10).
As we wrote in the Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Part Two offerings, one might infer that many specimens were struck, but this is not the case. USPatterns.com estimates that only a half-dozen exist, a figure consistent with our own research, or perhaps slightly optimistic. This piece shows distraction-free, well-struck surfaces. The reverse die is rotated about 170 degrees, so that the piece is nearly in medal turn. Population: 1 in 64, 2 finer (3/10).
1869 5C Five Cents, Judd-688, Pollock-769, High R.7, PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Aluminum is a common element, the third most widely found in the Earth's crust after silicon and oxygen. But because of its extreme reactivity it is rare in its pure, free form, instead found in more than 270 mineral compounds, most abundantly as bauxite ore.
The use of pure aluminum--even more so the use of pure aluminum in coinage--is a recent phenomenon. Pure aluminum used to be considered a precious metal, more prized than gold. The Emperor Napoleon is said to have given a banquet at which only the most honored guests were given aluminum utensils; the others had to settle for gold.
When the Washington Monument was completed in 1884, its 100-ounce pure aluminum capstone was the largest single piece of aluminum cast at that time, and the lightweight metal was considered more expensive than gold, silver, or platinum at that time. The Hall-Héroult process for extracting aluminum from its ore was discovered around 1884, making the pure metal much less expensive than before and widening its commercial availability.
That greater availability, of course, also extended to coins and medals, and only during the late 1880s and early 1890s are such pieces generally seen. In fact, a famous series of so-called dollars from the 1892-93 World's Columbian Exposition touts the many newly discovered attributes of aluminum for coinage: "malleable, tasteless, sonorous, ductile, untarnishable."
It is against the above background that the present pattern Shield nickel in aluminum, Judd-688, must be viewed. Dated 1869, this piece was produced at a time (presumably the year it bears, or not much later) when aluminum was among the most precious of metals. The design is the same as the regular-issue Shield nickel, although in the pure aluminum context this piece is starkly silver-white, rather than gray. The thickly frosted devices and splendidly reflective fields that show the coveted black-on-silver appearance of cameo proof coinage at any angle.
According to the www.USPatterns.com website, this pattern in aluminum, Judd-688, is part of a series of similar 1869-dated patterns that, despite their listing as die trials, were actually deliberately struck for sale to collectors as part of complete off-metal sets.
Apparently only two or three pieces of the Judd-688 in aluminum are known. The PCGS Population Report shows three pieces certified at that service, one each in PR63, PR65, and PR66, this piece the finest of the three. Besides its status as a fabulously rare pattern, it is a quite beautiful and interesting one--like so many patterns, little is actually known concerning its manufacture, but much research remains to be done, and much will likely remain the subject of conjecture ...
The use of pure aluminum--even more so the use of pure aluminum in coinage--is a recent phenomenon. Pure aluminum used to be considered a precious metal, more prized than gold. The Emperor Napoleon is said to have given a banquet at which only the most honored guests were given aluminum utensils; the others had to settle for gold.
When the Washington Monument was completed in 1884, its 100-ounce pure aluminum capstone was the largest single piece of aluminum cast at that time, and the lightweight metal was considered more expensive than gold, silver, or platinum at that time. The Hall-Héroult process for extracting aluminum from its ore was discovered around 1884, making the pure metal much less expensive than before and widening its commercial availability.
That greater availability, of course, also extended to coins and medals, and only during the late 1880s and early 1890s are such pieces generally seen. In fact, a famous series of so-called dollars from the 1892-93 World's Columbian Exposition touts the many newly discovered attributes of aluminum for coinage: "malleable, tasteless, sonorous, ductile, untarnishable."
It is against the above background that the present pattern Shield nickel in aluminum, Judd-688, must be viewed. Dated 1869, this piece was produced at a time (presumably the year it bears, or not much later) when aluminum was among the most precious of metals. The design is the same as the regular-issue Shield nickel, although in the pure aluminum context this piece is starkly silver-white, rather than gray. The thickly frosted devices and splendidly reflective fields that show the coveted black-on-silver appearance of cameo proof coinage at any angle.
According to the www.USPatterns.com website, this pattern in aluminum, Judd-688, is part of a series of similar 1869-dated patterns that, despite their listing as die trials, were actually deliberately struck for sale to collectors as part of complete off-metal sets.
Apparently only two or three pieces of the Judd-688 in aluminum are known. The PCGS Population Report shows three pieces certified at that service, one each in PR63, PR65, and PR66, this piece the finest of the three. Besides its status as a fabulously rare pattern, it is a quite beautiful and interesting one--like so many patterns, little is actually known concerning its manufacture, but much research remains to be done, and much will likely remain the subject of conjecture ...
1874 25C Quarter Dollar, Judd-1360, Pollock-1505, R.8, PR66 PCGS. From regular issue 1874 Arrows quarter dies, but struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. Per USPatterns.com, "Although these are described as regular die trial pieces in the standard references, it is more likely that the off-metal 'trials' of this year were deliberately struck for sale to collectors as part of complete off-metal sets." A well struck and essentially immaculate specimen with light tan toning and a minor retained lamination on the lower left obverse field. Certified in an old green label holder. PCGS has certified a PR64 and a PR66 (the present coin), and NGC has certified a third piece as PR67 Cameo (3/10).
1877 50C Morgan Half Dollar, Judd-1513, Pollock-1677, Low R.7, PR65 Brown PCGS. The obverse features the George T. Morgan Liberty Head, somewhat as on the Morgan dollar, but inside a beaded circle, with E PLURIBUS UNUM above and the date 1877 below. The reverse features Morgan's "defiant eagle," perched on a scroll inscribed IN GOD WE TRUST. Three arrowheads shoot up from the rear right of the scroll, and an olive branch from the left. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR are inside a beaded circle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Saul Teichman has traced as few as nine and believes there may be as many as 11 examples of this pattern. The mint luster has evenly mellowed over each side and is now a nearly uniform chocolate-brown overall. The only surface flaws we see are a couple of tiny carbon spots below the eagle's head.
1877 50C Half Dollar, Judd-1525, Pollock-1691, 1693, Low R.7, PR67 Brown NGC. The central figure on the obverse is a bust of Liberty facing left. Liberty wears a cap with a wide band, and the hair is confined by a ribbon. The band of the cap is inscribed LIBERTY and is adorned with wheat and cotton. An array of 13 stars surrounds the bust, and the date is below. The reverse features an eagle, displayed on a shield, clutching an olive branch and three arrows. A circular band is visible behind the shield, with the Gothic inscriptions In God We trust and e pluribus unum. The peripheral inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR. Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Barber's distinctive obverse design was later used on the Goloid pattern dollars of 1878-1880. There are two varieties of Judd-1525, which Andrew Pollock designated as Pollock-1691 and 1693. The present coin is an example of the former designation, characterized by the second 7 in the date being distant from the dentils. USPatterns.com currently traces eight examples of Pollock-1691 (see the website for detailed census information). The coin offered here is a virtually unimprovable specimen.
The surfaces display a beautiful array of mint red, crimson, olive, and light blue toning, making this coin a visual treat. All elements of the intricate design are finely detailed and complement the flawless surfaces to produce fantastic eye appeal. The present coin is the finest certified example in the Brown category at both NGC and PCGS (3/10).
Ex: Public Auction Sale (Lester Merkin, 9/1967), lot 542; Public Auction Sale (Lester Merkin, 6/1971), lot 887; Lemus Collection (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1879.
Barber's distinctive obverse design was later used on the Goloid pattern dollars of 1878-1880. There are two varieties of Judd-1525, which Andrew Pollock designated as Pollock-1691 and 1693. The present coin is an example of the former designation, characterized by the second 7 in the date being distant from the dentils. USPatterns.com currently traces eight examples of Pollock-1691 (see the website for detailed census information). The coin offered here is a virtually unimprovable specimen.
The surfaces display a beautiful array of mint red, crimson, olive, and light blue toning, making this coin a visual treat. All elements of the intricate design are finely detailed and complement the flawless surfaces to produce fantastic eye appeal. The present coin is the finest certified example in the Brown category at both NGC and PCGS (3/10).
Ex: Public Auction Sale (Lester Merkin, 9/1967), lot 542; Public Auction Sale (Lester Merkin, 6/1971), lot 887; Lemus Collection (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1879.
1877 50C Half Dollar, Judd-1539, Pollock-1708, R.7-8, PR65 Red NGC. A rare and unusual design on both obverse and reverse. The obverse shows a large head of Liberty with a wide band in front of a Liberty cap that has the word LIBERTY incused. The reverse shows a large eagle standing on a tablet inscribed with incuse E PLURIBUS UNUM. The eagle awkwardly supports a large shield, which distinguishes the reverse from Judd-1537 (silver) and Judd-1538 (also copper). Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Designed by William Barber, one of the large suite of half dollar patterns that were produced, likely for profit, before the final Morgan dollar design was adopted in 1878. Pattern expert Saul Teichman and we believe that there are only two pieces existing of the Judd-1539. For many years the Judd-1538, lacking the reverse shield on the eagle, was miscataloged as Judd-1539. The first description of the Judd-1538 and 1539 as being different was by Wayte Raymond in Morgenthau's 4/1932 Shinkle sale. It appears that both Farouk examples were actually Judd-1538 but were listed in the Sotheby's sale under the Adams-Woodin number for Judd-1539.
The present specimen has a needle-sharp strike and seemingly unabraded surfaces. Dusky orange-red and aqua colors are predominant, although the obverse has a few minuscule toning flecks. Some fadeaway toning at the letters on the reverse periphery confirms the remarkable originality of this stunning Gem Red example.
Census. Likely only two pieces exist.
Designed by William Barber, one of the large suite of half dollar patterns that were produced, likely for profit, before the final Morgan dollar design was adopted in 1878. Pattern expert Saul Teichman and we believe that there are only two pieces existing of the Judd-1539. For many years the Judd-1538, lacking the reverse shield on the eagle, was miscataloged as Judd-1539. The first description of the Judd-1538 and 1539 as being different was by Wayte Raymond in Morgenthau's 4/1932 Shinkle sale. It appears that both Farouk examples were actually Judd-1538 but were listed in the Sotheby's sale under the Adams-Woodin number for Judd-1539.
The present specimen has a needle-sharp strike and seemingly unabraded surfaces. Dusky orange-red and aqua colors are predominant, although the obverse has a few minuscule toning flecks. Some fadeaway toning at the letters on the reverse periphery confirms the remarkable originality of this stunning Gem Red example.
Census. Likely only two pieces exist.
1. Anderson Dupont, Part II (Stack's, 11/1954), lot 2480, which realized $100; U.S. Coins and Paper Money (Stack's, 9/1999), lot 1087, which realized $11,500; New Millennium (Heritage, 11/2003), lot 11212, which realized $32,200; Lemus Collection (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1883. The present specimen.
2. Dr. J. Hewitt Judd; Numismatic Enterprises (2/1966); Public Auction Sale (Stack's, 3/1980), lot 720; Great '80 Sale (Robert L. Hughes, 7/1980), lot 105; Tangible Assets; Teletrade (3/3/1993); Marin Numismatics; ANA (Heritage, 7/1994), lot 7946, which brought $11,825, PR65 Brown PCGS; bought in by Marin Numismatics; Southern Collection; Simpson Collection. PR66 Brown NGC.
1878 $1 Dollar, Judd-1554, Pollock-1733, R.5, PR66 Cameo NGC. The head of Liberty is large and faces left with IN GOD WE TRUST at the top and the date below, similar to the pattern fifty dollar gold pieces from 1877. The reverse has a spread-winged eagle with E PLURIBUS UNUM in Gothic lettering above. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is at the top and ONE DOLLAR on the bottom rim. The Pollock variety with star 13 close to the curl and the upright of the B in PLURIBUS beneath the right foot of the second T in STATES. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. A rare pattern that enjoys considerable popularity due to the kinship in obverse design with the famous half union patterns. Light golden overtones drape the considerable mirrors and the modestly frosted devices. Census: 1 in 66 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).
1916 50C Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Judd-1992, formerly Judd-1797, Pollock-2053, Low R.7, PR8 NGC. The obverse is similar to the regular issue, but LIBERTY, with a tall T extending over the RY, is moved to the right obverse field, in back of the walking figure of Liberty and above IN GOD WE TRUST. The digits in the date are tall, tightly spaced, and thick. The reverse design is broadly similar to the regular issue, but there are many differences. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is spread out in a wider arc along the periphery, with periods before and after. The extra room is provided by the moving of HALF DOLLAR to a second inner arc above the eagle and below STATES OF A, and E PLURIBUS UNUM, in small letters, is moved to the bottom rim. There is no AW monogram by the tip of the eagle's tail. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
The Judd reference states that these patterns are "believed to have been struck between July 27 and August 18, 1916." As noted in our cataloging of the example in the Lemus Collection (1/2009), there is an interesting explanation why a number of these pieces are in circulated grades. The following remembrance was related by Rogers M. Fred, Jr. in a letter in Coin World from October, 9, 1974:
It would also explain how two examples of this popular pattern are known in PR8. The other piece appeared in Superior's August, 1991 Sale. That coin is clearly different from this one, with better definition on the eagle's wing. This piece just looks like an average circulated early Walker, until LIBERTY with the oversized T is noticed in the right obverse field. The devices are outlined with charcoal gray patina, and there are no obvious abrasions on either side. An exceptional opportunity for the collector of Walking Liberty halves to add a related and very rare pattern issue.
The Judd reference states that these patterns are "believed to have been struck between July 27 and August 18, 1916." As noted in our cataloging of the example in the Lemus Collection (1/2009), there is an interesting explanation why a number of these pieces are in circulated grades. The following remembrance was related by Rogers M. Fred, Jr. in a letter in Coin World from October, 9, 1974:
"Living in Leesburg [Virginia] at the present time are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robb, who are good friends of mine. Their son, Chuck, married Lynda Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon Johnson. Frances Robb (Mrs. Charles Robb, Sr.) is the daughter of Mr. [Robert Wickliffe] Woolley, who was director of the Mint in 1916 ... Mr. Woolley is dead now, but I knew him myself when we both lived in Washington in the 1930s and 1940s.
"I have talked to Frances Robb many times about her father and coins, and she told me that in the 1920s her father's house was robbed. Among the things taken was a box containing coins. The thieves were not really interested in the coins as such, but since the robbery was of a general nature they took anything that had value and could be disposed of easily.
"Mrs. Robb has said that her father had patterns of 1916 coinage in that box ... . The 1916 patterns are very similar in design to the regular issue and it is reasonable to assume that the thieves thought that the coins were just regular issues and simply spent them. This would explain how the coins got out of the Mint."
It would also explain how two examples of this popular pattern are known in PR8. The other piece appeared in Superior's August, 1991 Sale. That coin is clearly different from this one, with better definition on the eagle's wing. This piece just looks like an average circulated early Walker, until LIBERTY with the oversized T is noticed in the right obverse field. The devices are outlined with charcoal gray patina, and there are no obvious abrasions on either side. An exceptional opportunity for the collector of Walking Liberty halves to add a related and very rare pattern issue.
Session 4
Half Cents
1856 Braided Hair Half Cent MS63 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.1. Manley Die State 1.0. Identified by the tiny die lump on I in UNITED. Walter Breen believed this issue was a separate variety, but it now seems clear the characteristic lump was caused by die rust, and it is properly considered a die state. From a mintage of 40,430 pieces, examples in Select Brown condition are scarce. The present coin features attractive blue-steel and rose toning, with sharp striking details throughout. Census: 44 in 63 Brown, 61 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Flying Eagle Cents
1856 Flying Eagle Cent PR63 NGC. Snow-9, identified by the centering dot just left of N in CENT. The 1856 Flying Eagle cent is actually a pattern (Judd-180), but its historic importance and availability resulted in its acceptance into the regular Flying Eagle series at an early date. Due to tremendous collector demand, Mint Director James Ross Snowden ordered restrikes made in 1859, and most proof examples are from this emission. The total estimated proof mintage is on the order of 1,500 pieces. The present coin is an attractive specimen, with sharp striking details and slightly streaky golden-brown toning. Richard Snow considers PR63 or PR64 the optimum combination of quality and value for this issue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Seated Dimes
1856 Seated Dime PR62 NGC. All proof 1856 Seated Liberty dimes are seen with a small date and doubling on the obverse. The proof mintage is unknown, but experts estimate the surviving population at 35-50 examples in all grades. The present coin is sharply struck throughout, with wisps of green, blue, and gray toning. Census: 2 in 62, 21 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1856 Seated Half PR63 NGC. From an estimated mintage of just 25 pieces, Walter Breen speculated the 1856 proof Seated Liberty half dollar was the rarest denomination of the year. The present coin shows full details in all areas except the left (facing) eagle's claws. The surfaces are mostly brilliant with just a hint of light reddish patina that darkens slightly around the margins. Census: 4 in 63, 11 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Braided Hair Half Cents
1857 Braided Hair Half Cent PR64 Brown NGC. C-1, B-2, R.4. The year 1857 saw the last issue of the old copper cents and half cents. Proof sets produced in the early part of the year include those denominations, while later sets include the small cent. The present coin features a needle-sharp strike, with delicate reddish-brown patina over both sides. The issue is seldom encountered in all grades and quite rare in PR64 Brown. The variety is easily diagnosed by the doubling of ENT in CENT. Census: 12 in 64 Brown, 6 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Large Cents
1857 Large Cent PR64 Brown NGC. N-5, High R.5. In the final year of large cent production two proof-only varieties were produced, N-3 and N-5. The N-5 variety is the scarcer of the two, and can be distinguished by a small die lump at the base of the T in the denomination, and by a small raised die line to the right of Liberty's nose. The present coin exhibits sharp striking details throughout, and the surfaces display a warm rose and aquamarine patina. Census: 9 in 64 Brown, 14 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Flying Eagle Cents
1857 Flying Eagle Cent--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The proof 1857 Flying Eagle cent is one of the most challenging issues of the series. The mintage has been estimated as 485 pieces in the Guide Book, but Richard Snow doubts more than 50 examples were actually issued. The present coin is sharply struck, with several carbon spots and no discernable handling marks. The surfaces are overlayed with light brown and grayish toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1857 Seated Half Dime PR64 PCGS. V-3. This is an immensely popular proof issue because the Mint failed to record the original mintage. An aura of mystery surrounds such coins, leading to widespread speculation about the date's rarity. As for the proof 1857 half dime, there can be little doubt that the adjective "rare" applies. The present representative is carefully preserved with no postproduction impairments of note. The surfaces are golden and gray-tinged with sharp striking detail and a pleasingly reflective finish. Population: 15 in 64, 2 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Dimes
1857 Seated Dime PR64 NGC. The number of proof Seated Liberty dimes coined in 1857 is unknown, but the mintage was definitely small, and the issue is rare in all grades. This delightful near-Gem specimen exhibits sharp striking details and a light, even layer of rose toning. Census: 11 in 64, 15 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Quarters
1857 Seated Quarter--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. Larry Briggs estimates 15-20 proof Seated Liberty quarters were struck in 1857, but population data indicates a somewhat larger number of survivors. Certainly, the issue is rare in all grades. The reverse die was also used to strike quarters in 1856. The present coin is lavishly toned in shades of indigo, green, and gray. The striking details are sharp throughout.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1857 Seated Half PR62 NGC. Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert estimate a mintage of 25 pieces for the proof 1857 Liberty Seated half dollar, but population data indicate the number of survivors may reach as high as 50 examples. The present coin is mostly brilliant with occasional dabs of reddish-golden toning. Precise definition is evident on all devices, and no significant distractions are noted. Census: 5 in 62, 28 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1857 Seated Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Although proof mintages were not recorded before 1858, Q. David Bowers estimates an original mintage of 50-100 pieces for the proof 1857 Seated dollar. The issue is definitely scarce to rare in all grades. The present coin shows the fanciful "beard" on Liberty's chin, characteristic of the first obverse die (out of two) used to strike proofs of this date. The present coin is sharply struck, with areas of intermingled blue, green, and gray toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1859 Indian Cent PR63 NGC. Reddish-gold, aqua-blue, and apple-green patination diminishes the reflectivity of the fields only slightly which establish fairly good contrast with the satiny devices. A solid strike imparts strong definition to the design features, including all four diamonds and the wreath elements, though the tips of the lowest feathers are soft. A couple of minuscule flecks are visible over each side.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1859 Three Cent Silver--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The first year of the new design showing one line bordering the six-pointed star. Aqua-blue and aqua-green patina in the obverse fields frames the golden-brown star while the latter color dominates the reverse, which is accented with cobalt-blue. Exquisitely struck. Some fine hairlines are visible under a loupe.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1859 Seated Half Dime PR62 NGC. Walter Breen (1989) mentions two Valentine varieties for the 1859 half dime. This PR62 example is V-2, attributed by a rust spot on the left upright of the U in UNITED. This is the variety most often seen in proof. Low intensity multicolored toning bathes both sides of this half dime, each of which is well struck.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4)
Proof Seated Dimes
1859 Seated Dime--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Light gray surfaces display whispers apple-green, violet-blue, and orange patination on the obverse, leaving the reverse mostly light gray. A well executed strike leaves strong definition on the design elements. Fine hairlines are visible under magnification on both sides.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Quarters
1859 Seated Quarter PR62 NGC. Both sides display relatively good field-device variance when the coin is viewed at different angles and each possesses a veneer of light purple color at the margins that transitions into barely discernible sky-blue and gold in the centers. The design features are sharply impressed. Faint hairlines in the fields limit the numerical grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1859 Seated Half PR62 NGC. This is apparently the third variety discussed by Breen (1989) showing as it does a dash just left of the top of the 1 in the date. Barely discernible golden-tan patina runs over each side and a decisive strike imparts sharp detail to the design motifs. Faint hairlines restrict the numerical grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1859 Seated Dollar PR62 NGC. Electric-blue, purple, and golden-brown patina cling to the obverse margin of this PR62 specimen leaving the remaining surfaces on both sides essentially untoned. A powerful strike leaves strong detail on the design elements. Light handling marks preclude a finer numeric grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1860 Indian Cent--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Excellent striking definition for this copper-nickel proof cent issue, the first to feature the Oak Wreath reverse. Both sides show a range of color, green to gold to orange, but the obverse shows an extensive fingerprint in the fields that shows apparent efforts at removal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1860 Three Cent Silver PR63 NGC. Lightly hairlined but with excellent eye appeal for the grade. Both sides are luminous beneath rich patina, blue-green at the margins with a fade through orange-peach to the light gold that graces the centers. Census: 18 in 63, 42 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1860 Seated Half Dime--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. A sharply struck specimen that has partly retoned from a past cleaning. Blue-green and gold colors visit hairlined surfaces, with the pattern on the obverse partially concentric but the reverse hues scattered and unpredictable.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Seated Dimes
1860 Seated Dime MS64 ★ NGC. With the reflectivity of the fields and the frost across the devices, it is little wonder that this immensely appealing near-Gem might be mistaken for a proof at first glance. The obverse offers rich rose-violet iridescence, while lighter gold shadings grace a reverse with a virtually untoned center.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1860 Seated Quarter PR65 NGC. A gorgeous Gem proof example of this pre-Civil War issue, challenging despite a stated mintage of 1,000 specimens. Both sides are powerfully mirrored beneath bold patina, orange to green-gold at the margins with aqua and blue interiors. Decisively struck with incredible eye appeal. Census: 16 in 65, 8 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1860 Seated Half--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. This sharply struck specimen has toning that does not appear natural. The blue to green colors seem to float over the mirrors, rather than bonding to them. Despite this difficulty, the coin retains considerable eye appeal and importance.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1860 Seated Dollar PR62 NGC. Proof Seated dollars are perpetually popular, and the 1860 issue is no exception. Though this moderately toned specimen shows hairlines through the fields and contact marks on Liberty's arms, the gold-to-orange toning on each side lends the coin considerable eye appeal, even though a Select designation is out of reach.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1861 Indian Cent PR64 NGC. First of seven pieces in the 1861 set. Pale copper-gold color is the rule on this Choice specimen, though both sides also show generous aqua-emerald elements, particularly in the centers. Well-defined with minor spotting on the obverse, particularly in the field adjacent to the feathers on the headdress.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1861 Three Cent Silver PR64 NGC. Glimpses of watery reflectivity filter through the thick patina on this near-Gem. Dappled gold, orange, and silver-green colors flourish under a light source. Excellent striking definition with just a few grade-defining hairlines hidden by the toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1861 Seated Half Dime--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. An exactingly struck specimen with small contact marks that have the same appearance as the fields in which they appear. The toning is heavy with mottled green-gold and blue color that appears to "bubble" in places.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
Proof Seated Dimes
1861 Seated Dime PR63 NGC. A sharply struck Select specimen with considerable charm. Both sides offer excellent reflectivity with toning that progresses from golden hues to more blue-green color. On the obverse, the shift appears from left to right; on the reverse, it is bottom to top. Census: 17 in 63, 52 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1861 Seated Quarter PR62 NGC. Small contact marks are visible in the reflective fields, but these flaws do not define the coin's eye appeal. Rather, the effusive toning is what lingers in the mind, with atmospheric gold-orange, rose, violet, and blue shadings prominent. Census: 13 in 62, 66 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1861 Seated Half PR61 NGC. Gleaming silver-gray centers cede to richer canary-yellow and champagne-gold close to the rims. This boldly impressed coin is extensively hairlined through the obverse fields, though the reverse displays better. Census: 9 in 61, 80 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1861 Seated Dollar PR62 NGC. Fantastically toned with outlandish gold, orange, and rose hues lit up by intense reflectivity. Though a number of hairlines appear in the fields as the coin is tilted in the light, the eye appeal remains as solid as the strike on the devices. Census: 15 in 62, 60 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1862 Indian Cent PR65 NGC. The Gem proof cent that leads off the set is one of the highlights. Greenish-gold to aqua elements visit the centers, embedded in a matrix of light peach to copper-orange. Boldly detailed and pleasingly preserved. NGC has certified 32 finer specimens (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1862 Three Cent Silver PR64 NGC. Sharply detailed with watery reflectivity in the fields. Gold to peach toning covers most of the obverse, while the reverse has similar toning around a broad center that is nearly silver-gray. Modestly hairlined but appealing. Census: 44 in 64, 43 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1862 Seated Half Dime--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. A past cleaning affects the luster of this proof, though the decisively struck devices leave little doubt as to the coin's original state. Mustard-gold and orange retoning at the margins has not extended to the silver-white fields.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Dimes
1862 Seated Dime PR63 NGC. Sharply struck with moderate mirrors beneath entrancing patina. Dappled cobalt-blue, periwinkle, green, and gold toning embraces each side, and the surfaces offer great eye appeal despite the presence of small hairlines and a few tiny contact marks. Census: 20 in 63, 58 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1862 Seated Quarter PR63 NGC. Excellent definition with considerable contrast, though not enough for a Cameo designation for this issue. Great reflectivity with toning that progresses from canary-yellow at the rims to pale champagne-silver that washes across the centers. Census: 25 in 63, 59 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1862 Seated Half PR64 Cameo NGC. Gold-orange and blue-violet toning visits the edges of this Choice Cameo coin, though the centers are scarcely toned with just a touch of silver-gray. Moderate contrast makes the most of the light frost that graces the sharply struck devices. Census: 11 in 64 Cameo, 11 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1862 Seated Dollar PR61 NGC. Boldly toned at the borders, starting with blue-violet at the rims and progressing to gold and finally silver-white. A long, thin vertical contact mark in the right obverse field offers a minor distraction from the more extensive hairlines present elsewhere.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1863 Indian Cent PR63 NGC. Bold copper-orange and peach colors with a minor woodgrain pattern on each side. Sharply impressed with scattered flyspecks on the obverse, mostly near the rims but also just below Liberty's ear. NGC has certified 79 finer examples (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1863 Three Cent Silver PR63 NGC. Both sides of this Select specimen are appreciably reflective beneath thick toning, with the reverse slightly lighter. Razor-sharp devices and fields alike show the deep blue, violet, rose, and gold hues that embrace each side. Census: 22 in 63, 76 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1863 Seated Half Dime PR64 NGC. The obverse shows a modicum of contrast, but the reverse is too deeply toned for a Cameo designation. The green-gold toning over the gleaming mirrors surrounding Liberty gives way to more intense rose and reddish-orange hues on the opposite side. Census: 53 in 64, 38 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Dimes
1863 Seated Dime PR65 Cameo NGC. An important survivor from this Civil War issue of just 460 specimens. Distinct frost-to-mirror contrast pierces the delicate veil of champagne and gold-orange patina that enriches the eye appeal. Notably appealing and carefully preserved. Census: 10 in 65 Cameo, 7 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Seated Quarters
1863 Seated Quarter PR63 NGC. Excellent design definition and mirrors with a suggestion of contrast. Light blue and aqua tints accent the lemongrass and green-gold colors more prominent on each side, with a patch of deeper reddish-umber below the eagle. Census: 25 in 63, 62 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1863 Seated Half--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. The surfaces of this proof are too reflective and too perfectly toned, with the green-edged cobalt-blue patina on each side giving off an inorganic appearance. The viewer is left to focus on the strike, which is impressive on both major and minor details, centers and peripheries.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1863 Seated Dollar PR62 Cameo NGC. An uncommon Cameo example of this prized proof issue. Though light hairlines affect each side and a small disturbance is visible below the final A in AMERICA on the reverse, the coin has pleasing contrast beneath toning that ranges from gold-orange to pale cloud-gray. Census: 2 in 62 Cameo, 35 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1864 Indian Cent Copper-Nickel PR65 NGC. A sharply struck example of this final copper-nickel cent proof issue, noteworthy for its low mintage estimated at just 370 specimens. Vibrant copper-orange surfaces show suggestions of magenta at the lower obverse. Carefully preserved with only a few peripheral flyspecks. Census: 26 in 65, 9 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
1864 Indian Cent Bronze No L--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The second of three varieties of proof Indian cent struck for 1864, represented by a sharply struck specimen. While the heavily hairlined obverse has over-bright orange color with a patch of green on and to the left of the face, the more subdued reverse has warm cinnamon-brown color with glimmers of pumpkin and great eye appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1864 Two Cent Large Motto PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. The Large Motto variety, though not specified on the green label holder. Dusky peach and brighter copper-orange shadings mingle with mahogany on each side. Excellent design definition with a streak of brighter color that crosses the lower obverse. Great eye appeal for the grade. Population: 34 in 64 Red and Brown, 32 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1864 Three Cent Silver PR63 NGC. An attractively toned Select proof with softly lustrous mirrors filtering through the rich colors. Outer bands of blue and mint-green give way to silver-gray centers. Between the two, golden shadings act as a buffer on the obverse, while rose elements fill the same role on the reverse.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1864 Seated Half Dime PR63 NGC. Powerful mirrors and a razor-sharp strike. The surfaces show scattered hairlines and a few points of contact, but the overall eye appeal is solid, thanks to the dappled gold, reddish-orange, and gunmetal-blue shadings found mostly at the margins. Census: 24 in 63, 70 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Dimes
1864 Seated Dime PR62 Cameo NGC. Elegant lavender-violet and golden patina washes over the margins of this proof Seated dime, with the obverse showing more transparent color. Minimally toned centers show delightful contrast. The obverse fields show a number of horizontal hairlines, but these are visible only on close inspection. Census: 1 in 62 Cameo, 27 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1864 Seated Quarter--Reverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The obverse of this Civil War-era specimen is lively with gorgeous mirrors that gleam beneath pale gold-gray toning that takes on a more intense orange color close to the rims. The reverse has been dulled by a past cleaning and offers dusky lavender toning instead. Still, a specimen that displays well.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1864 Seated Half--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. The minimally toned centers offer fantastic contrast between the silver-white frost of the devices and the gleaming mirrors adjacent. The heavy, metallic toning that encroaches from the borders, blue and violet with additional golden elements, raises questions as to its origin.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1864 Seated Dollar PCGS Genuine. Proof. 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 piece has the details of a PR60 specimen that has Altered Surfaces. Sharply struck and frosted devices are attractive, but the fields do not reflect naturally.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Indian Cents
1865 Indian Cent--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Splashes of reddish-gold, yellow-green, crimson, aqua-blue, and lime-green occur on the obverse, while the reverse is mostly reddish-gold and yellow-green. Sharply detailed, including the feather tips, diamonds, and leaf ribbing. No wear is evident though some stray hairlines are visible under a loupe.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1865 Two Cent PR63 Brown ANACS. Plain 5. Ice-blue, purple, rose, aqua-green, and pumpkin-gold emerge when this Select proof two cent is rotated beneath a light. An exacting strike delivers complete definition to the design features. The reverse has a faint fingerprint at 6 o'clock. Just 500+ proofs were struck.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1865 Three Cent Silver PR64 NGC. Rich layers of gunmetal-blue, lavender, and golden-tan patination subdue only slightly the mirrored fields, yet both sides yield some field-device contrast when the coin is tilted beneath a light source. The design features are sharply and uniformly defined. A few minuscule rim marks help to prevent Gem status. Census: 53 in 64, 52 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1865 Three Cent Nickel--Reverse Damage--NGC. Proof. Pale violet surfaces display orange-gold and lavender accents and a well executed strike imparts sharp definition to the design motifs, including the lines of the III denomination. A couple of minute bruises are noted on the reverse rim and a dark strip of corrosion occurs on the right wreath.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1865 Seated Half Dime PR64 NGC. Aqua-green, lilac, and golden-gray toning on the obverse cedes to aqua-blue and grayish-rose on the reverse. This is a well struck example that is devoid of mentionable marks. The small mintage of 13,000 circulation strikes exerts pressure from date collectors on the proofs (500 pieces).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Dimes
1865 Seated Dime PR63 NGC. The 500-piece proof mintage of dimes in 1865 is subjected to severe date pressure because of the low production of business strikes (10,000 coins). Electric-blue, lavender, and golden-brown patina is more extensive and deeper on the obverse of this Select proof. Virtually complete strike detail is noted on the devices.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1865 Seated Quarter PR63 NGC. An impressive proof with light silver surfaces and hints of pale gold color on each side. The mirrored fields offer mild variance with the sharply struck devices when the piece is tilted under a light source, a bit more so on the reverse. Faint handling marks limit the numerical grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1865 Seated Half PR63 NGC. A medley of orange-gold, steel-blue, and purple-violet patination covers each side of this Select proof half dollar and a well directed strike delivers strong definition to the design elements, save for softness in the left (facing) leg and claw. Some light handling marks are concealed within the toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1865 Seated Dollar PR62 NGC. The fields yield considerable flash and a good deal of contrast with the satiny devices that have been in receipt of a solid strike. Peripheral orange-gold, electric-blue, and purple coloration is more extensive and deeper on the obverse. A scrape on the upper right of the obverse shield and faint field hairlines limit the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1866 Indian Cent--Altered Color--NGC. Proof. Copper-gold surfaces display blushes of red and speckles of tan on the obverse, while the reverse gives off more of a streaked tan appearance. This sharply struck piece exhibits nice detail on all four diamonds and the feather tips. No mentionable marks or carbon are noted.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1866 Two Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Copper-gold mirrored fields display whispers of reddish-tan, purple, and sky-blue and offer notable contrast with deeper tan motifs. An powerful strike leaves full definition on the design features and both sides are devoid of significant marks or spots.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1866 Three Cent Silver PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC/PCGS population figures indicate that while a goodly number of the 725 1866 proof three cent silver coins produced have survived to the present day, relatively few are designated Cameo. Whispers of electric-blue and soft purple visit both sides of this Select Cameo, each of which exhibits a sharp strike. A few light hairlines mingle with die polish lines. A nice coin for the designated numerical grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1866 Three Cent Nickel--Obverse Spot Removed--NGC. Proof. Light nickel-gray surfaces display a well executed strike on the design features, including completeness in the III denomination. The field to the right of the last S in STATES has been lightly tooled to remove a small spot. A few light obverse spots remain but are not seriously detracting.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Shield Nickels
1866 Shield Nickel Rays PR62 NGC. Soft yellow-gold color is joined on the reverse by blushes of lavender and sky-blue and a powerful strike delivers sharp delineation to the design features. Strong field-motif contrast is evident when the coin is tilted slightly under light source, especially on the obverse. The occasional tiny fleck is undisturbing.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1866 Seated Half Dime--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Low to medium intensity golden-gray patination runs over both sides of this proof, each of which displays a degree of field-device variance when the coin is rotated under a light source. Sharply struck throughout. Faint hairlines are visible with magnification on the obverse.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Dimes
1866 Seated Dime PR62 NGC. Shades of cobalt-blue, bluish-purple, lavender, orange-gold, yellow-gold, and silver-gray occur on each side of this proof ten cent. The design features are well brought up, including the leaf ribbing. Light hairlines restrict the numerical grade. Nevertheless, nice overall appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1866 Seated Quarter Motto PR64 Cameo NGC. The first year of the regular-issue Motto quarter dollar. Delicate grayish-champagne patina uniformly graces both sides of this near-Gem that projects a strong Cameo appearance. A well executed strike leaves sharp detail on the design motifs. Fine hairlines are visible under magnification. Census: 7 in 64 Cameo, 12 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1866 Seated Half Motto--Bent--NGC. Proof. Sharply delineated design motifs jump out to greet the observer of this proof half dollar. Additionally, a highly attractive melange of bluish-purple, sky-blue, cobalt-blue, and yellow-gold adorns the obverse, ceding to yellow-gold dominating the reverse. Free of mentionable marks and the bend is nearly unnoticeable.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1866 Seated Dollar Motto PR62 NGC. Medium gray patination with bluish undertones occupies the obverse of this PR62 dollar while champagne-gray color with bluish accents covers the reverse. A solid strike emboldens the design features on each side. Some light hairlines are largely concealed in the toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1867 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. A scarce issue in PR64 Red and Brown, the 1867 proof Indian Head cent boasts a small mintage of 625 pieces. The present coin retains about 65% of its original red color, the remaining surfaces toned a pleasing lavender. Only a few small carbon spots prevent a Gem grade. Census: 55 in 64 Red and Brown, 48 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1867 Two Cent--Altered Color--NGC. Proof. The proof 1867 two cent piece is scarce in all grades, due to its low mintage of 625 pieces. The present coin displays sharp striking details on both sides, with fine detail evident on the shield lines and the wreath. The red surfaces are unnaturally bright, but attractive shades of crimson are returning to some areas.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1867 Three Cent Silver PR63 NGC. From a small mintage of 625 pieces, Walter Breen notes the 1867 proof trime is available for a price, but some pressure is on this date because of the small supply of Mint State business strikes. This specimen displays light lavender patina with hints of gold on some devices. All design elements show fine definition.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1867 Three Cent Nickel PR66 Cameo NGC. From a tiny estimated mintage of 625 pieces, the 1867 proof three cent nickel is a scarce issue, always in demand from series enthusiasts. Cameo examples are especially scarce. The present coin displays vivid contrast between the frosty devices and reflective mirrored fields, particularly strong on the reverse. A few tiny specks on Liberty's face explains the grade. Census: 35 in 66 Cameo, 3 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Shield Nickels
1867 Shield Nickel No Rays PR62 NGC. The proof 1867 No Rays Shield nickel boasts a low mintage of 600 pieces. The present coin displays characteristics of Reverse Style D, with star points under the right serif of E in STATES and between A and M in AMERICA. All devices are well defined and the surfaces display light rose and lilac patina.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1867 Seated Half Dime PR64 NGC. V-2. The 1867 proof Seated Liberty half dime is a scarce issue from a low mintage of 625 pieces. The present coin is lightly toned in attractive shades of lilac and gold. The devices are well struck, although Liberty's head is not quite full. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 69 in 64, 78 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Dimes
1867 Seated Dime PR64 Cameo NGC. The 1867 Seated Liberty dime boasts a low proof mintage of 625 examples. The issue is under considerable pressure from date collectors because the business strike mintage was a series low 6,000 pieces. The present coin is a rare near-Gem proof Cameo specimen with dramatic field-device contrast. The centers are brilliant and reflective while the borders are visited by hints of golden and blue toning. Census: 7 in 64 Cameo, 11 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1867 Seated Quarter PR63 Cameo NGC. Briggs 2-B. The 1867 Seated Liberty quarter enjoyed a small proof mintage of 625 pieces. The present coin is a rare proof Cameo example, with a high degree of contrast between the reflective fields and frosty devices. The peripheries of the coin are toned in dark shades of golden and cobalt-blue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1867 Seated Half--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. The outstanding feature of this coin is the extraordinary strike, with full details present on all design elements. The surfaces may be artificially toned, but they are certainly attractive with delightful shades of cerulean-blue and emerald-green around the margins. Some fine hairlines are evident in the fields. Only 625 proof Seated Liberty half dollars were struck in 1867.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1867 Seated Dollar PR61 NGC. Only 625 proof Seated Liberty dollars were struck in 1867, making the date scarce in all grades. The present coin is sharply struck, with fine detail on all devices. The surfaces display light lilac patina, darker on the reverse. No distractions worthy of mention can be detected under the toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1868 Indian Cent--Altered Color--NGC. Proof. The 1868 cent comes with dies normally aligned and sometimes with reverse 180 degrees from normal (Breen, 1989). The present piece is just short of a medal turn. Sharply detailed throughout, and retoning copper-gold blushed with lime-green and crimson. No significant marks are evident.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1868 Two Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Of the three varieties mentioned by Breen (1989) this near-Gem example appears to be the one where the ornament below the left half of W in WE is incomplete. Reddish-tan freckles make occasional visits to the coppery-gold surfaces. Exquisitely struck and showing no significant marks or spots.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1868 Three Cent Silver--Reverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Of the two obverse dies mentioned by Breen (1989) this appears to be the one with the star point over the right edge of the first 8 in the date. Blue, purple, and orange-gold hues splash each side, with the reverse revealing faint hairlines under a loupe. A powerful strike imparts excellent detail to the design motifs.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1868 Three Cent Nickel PR65 NGC. Soft reddish-gold freckles dominate both sides of this Gem proof three cent nickel, joined by occasional blushes of violet, especially on the reverse. The design elements are sharply struck, including the III, though the vertical lines of the first and last uprights are a tad soft at the top. Nicely preserved surfaces. Census: 64 in 65, 19 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Shield Nickels
1868 Shield Nickel--Reverse Spot Removed--NGC. Proof. Breen (1989) mentions two varieties for the 1868 proof nickels. This variety shows the base of 1 in the date recut, a circle (lower loop of an extra 8) overlaps middle of last 8, and scattered die lines slanting down to the right in the stripes. Sharply struck and exhibiting splashes of light gold color. A small area within the loop of the 5 has been lightly tooled apparently to remove a spot. Still, nice overall appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1868 Seated Half Dime PR64 NGC. Two Valentine varieties of 1868 half dime proof are described in Breen (1989). This coin is V-1 with the shield point between the upright of 1 and the tip of the serif and the skirt pendant minutely left of the knob of 6. Light to medium multicolored toning adorns this near-Gem and an impressive strike imparts strong definition to the devices except for minor softness in the upper left part of the wreath. Census: 51 in 64, 44 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Dimes
1868 Seated Dime--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Waves of yellow-green, cobalt-blue, electric-blue, and gold-orange reside on portions of the borders leaving the central areas untoned. All of the design elements are sharply brought up. Faint hairlines show under magnification but do not significantly detract.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Quarters
1868 Seated Quarter--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. A lump (die rust) shows below the B of LIBERTY, characteristic of both varieties of 1868 quarter, but the scroll is complete at WE, unlike its incompleteness on the other variety. Purple and electric-blue toning concentrates at the margins of this sharply struck piece. Fine hairlines are visible under magnification.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1868 Seated Half--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. Cobalt-blue, lavender, and golden-orange patination clings to the margins of both sides, leaving the central areas color free. A powerful strike delivers strong definition to the devices. Noticeable hairlines are visible on the obverse but less prominent on the reverse.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1868 Seated Dollar--Altered Surface--NGC. Proof. Faint hairlines show under magnification, more so in the fields, subduing somewhat their reflectivity. Nevertheless both sides display a fair amount of field-motif contrast. Sharply struck on the design elements and revealing no significant contact marks.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1869 Indian Cent PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Mahogany and olive central colors are framed in still-bright copper-orange on this Red and Brown Gem. Excellent design definition with just a few tiny contact marks visible under magnification. NGC has certified five finer Red and Brown specimens (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1869 Two Cent--Altered Color--NGC. Proof. A boldly impressed specimen of this odd-denomination issue. The dappled copper-orange and green surfaces show irregularities of surface texture that suggest the coin's toning is artificial in nature. Despite this, the coin retains considerable eye appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1869 Three Cent Silver PR64 Cameo PCGS. Luminous bands of ocean-blue surround the pearl-gray centers of this meticulously struck near-Gem, with a hint of rose toning acting as a buffer. Thick frost over the central devices is key to the coin's cameo effect and its eye appeal. Population: 7 in 64 Cameo, 8 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1869 Three Cent Nickel PR64 Cameo NGC. A captivating Cameo specimen of this earlier three cent nickel proof issue, strongly contrasted with great mirrors. The obverse has a touch of peach-lemon toning and numerous scattered flyspecks, while on the reverse, the two elements reverse roles. Census: 13 in 64 Cameo, 74 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Shield Nickels
1869 Shield Nickel PR65 NGC. A moderately reflective Gem proof layered in light gold-gray toning across much of each side. The obverse is well-defined, though the centers of several reverse stars show a measure of softness. NGC has certified 38 numerically finer specimens (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1869 Seated Half Dime--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Pale lemon-gold glints have settled over parts of the surfaces, which are silver-white otherwise. Away from the sharply struck devices, hints of watery reflectivity cling to parts of the fields, though much of each side exhibits broad hairlines indicative of a past cleaning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Dimes
1869 Seated Dime PR63 NGC. While mintages for smaller denominations are speculative, the larger "minor" silver proof issues of 1869 have more certainty about their production, believed to be 600 pieces. This gleaming dime has broad areas of silver and blue edged in violet, green, and rose.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1869 Seated Quarter PR63 ANACS. Intricately detailed devices complement deeply mirrored fields. Faint gold-gray toning overall takes on deeper hues at the rims, with gold-orange and russet especially prominent. The richest color is noted at the upper right obverse. A scarcer early With Motto issue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1869 Seated Half--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. Excellent reflectivity at the minimally toned centers, with an overall appearance there of a Select or so specimen. Close inspection reveals that the coin's peripheral violet, blue, and gold toning is not an integral part of the coin. Still, the piece offers considerable eye appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1869 Seated Dollar PR63 NGC. The set finishes with a Select specimen of the challenging Seated dollar proof issue, intriguingly toned with large patches of milky gray amid gold, orange, and blue elements with additional colors visible at the rims. Excellent detail with light hairlines in the fields and a single readily noticeable contact mark to the left of star 13.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1870 Indian Cent PR63 Red and Brown NGC. The mostly red surfaces of this scarce Select proof show areas of light lavender toning. The reverse of this specimen is from the shallow N die previously used in 1868. The striking details are sharp throughout, with the exception of the N. Only 1,000 proof Indian Head cents were coined in 1870. Census: 12 in 63 Red and Brown, 85 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1870 Two Cent--Reverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The 1870 two cent piece boasts a low mintage of 1,000 pieces, and certified survivors are scarce in today's market. The present coin displays attractive golden-brown surfaces, intermingled with wisps of lavender. The otherwise sharp strike shows some softness at the top of the shield. Although NGC has detected signs of cleaning on the reverse, the effects are not noticeable to us.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1870 Three Cent Silver PR64 NGC. The centers of this scarce near-Gem proof are delightfully toned in shades of cerulean-blue, lavender, and green. The striking details are sharp throughout. Only 1,000 proof trimes were minted in 1870, and the issue is scarce-to-rare in all grades. Census: 78 in 64, 67 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1870 Three Cent Nickel PR64 NGC. The surfaces of this attractive near-Gem proof are slightly granular, as often seen on this date. The devices are strongly impressed and no mentionable handling marks are detected. A few widely scattered and insignificant specks probably prevent a Gem grade. Only 1,000 proof nickel three cent pieces were struck in 1870.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Shield Nickels
1870 Shield Nickel--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The 1870 proof Shield nickel boasts a low mintage of 1,000 pieces. The present specimen was struck on a slightly granular planchet, as often seen on this date. The dies were excessively polished, causing some letters (see S in STATES) to be incomplete. Some details in the shield and peripheral devices were also weakened by the polishing.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1870 Seated Half Dime PR63 NGC. The 1870 proof Seated Liberty half dime is a scarce date from a low mintage of 1,000 pieces. The surfaces of this Select proof specimen are lightly toned in mottled shades of green, russet, and lavender. All design elements are sharply detailed and no mentionable distractions are detected.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Dimes
1870 Seated Dime PR64 NGC. Strongly impressed devices are evident throughout on this scarce near-Gem proof specimen. The surfaces are enhanced by iridescent layers of blue, lavender, and rose-golden toning, evenly balanced from side to side. From a tiny proof mintage of 1,000 pieces. Census: 52 in 64, 32 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1870 Seated Quarter PR66 NGC. Briggs 2-B. The present coin is delightfully toned in iridescent shades of blue, gray, and green on both sides. All design elements are strongly delineated. Only 1,000 proof Seated Liberty quarters were minted in 1870 and the issue is very rare in PR66. Census: 8 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1870 Seated Half--Obverse Stained--NGC. Proof. WB-101. The striking details are especially strong on this scarce Seated Liberty half dollar. Full details are present on Liberty's hair, foot, and sandal. Unfortunately, the obverse surfaces are stained an unnatural shade of gray. Only 1,000 proof half dollars were struck in 1870.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1870 Seated Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Unfortunately, NGC has detected evidence of cleaning on this scarce proof Seated dollar. The surfaces are attractively toned in shades of cerulean-blue, lime-green and gray. All devices display full details. The visual appeal is undeniable, even though the coin is technically impaired. From a tiny proof mintage of 1,000 coins.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1871 Indian Cent--Altered Color--NGC. Proof. Shallow N. Excellent striking definition, as usually seen, with light hairlines and small flyspecks visible on each side. Bright lemon and copper-orange and duskier peach colors on each side are artificial in origin, though initially attractive.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1871 Two Cent PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Smooth surfaces show a progression from muted copper-orange to medium-brown on the obverse. A boldly appealing Gem proof with a reverse that comes closer to being fully Red. One of just 960 specimens struck for this important later proof two cent issue. Census: 57 in 65 Red and Brown, 21 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1871 Three Cent Silver PR64 NGC. Mildly frosted devices supply a modicum of contrast on this near-Gem specimen, particularly on the obverse. Dappled gold, green, blue, and lavender toning washes over most of the fields, with the deepest colors at the upper and lower reverse. NGC has graded 61 numerically finer examples (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1871 Three Cent Nickel PR66 PCGS. Soft champagne-gold patina covers the luminous surfaces of this Premium Gem proof, and a solid strike leaves complete delineation on the design elements. This carefully preserved specimen is tied for numerically finest known to PCGS (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Shield Nickels
1871 Shield Nickel PR64 NGC. Impressive striking details and mirrors. Both sides offer glints of golden toning over surfaces that are otherwise nickel-white. Scattered planchet flaws are noted at the peripheries, most notably at the dot separating the words CENTS and AMERICA.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1871 Seated Half Dime--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Brightly lustrous fields show a number of hairlines from a past cleaning. While the centers either lost their patina or never had it, the peripheries have begun to retone gold and blue. Glimpses of frost remain on parts of the devices.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Dimes
1871 Seated Dime--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The cleaning was light, as this coin retains a mostly natural appearance, complete with strong mirrors and blue and green peripheral toning that yields to gold and peach at the centers. Only close inspection reveals the telltale hairlines that suggest the coin's past, as well as a handful of tiny planchet flaws.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Quarters
1871 Seated Quarter PR64 Cameo NGC. Excellent contrast with charming ivory frost on the devices of both sides, with the cameo effect stronger on the obverse. Both sides gleam beneath a delicate layer of cream-gray toning. Light hairlines, visible mostly in the upper obverse fields, account for the grade. Census: 5 in 64 Cameo, 8 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1871 Seated Half--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Sharply detailed with strong mirrors remaining through most of the fields. Each side shows a number of small disturbances and extensive hairlines, but the overall eye appeal is considerable despite the coin's faults. The borders have begun to retone in gold and violet.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1871 Seated Dollar PR62 NGC. Strongly mirrored through various shades of patina. The obverse has blue to violet peripheral hues with lighter cloud-gray centers, while the reverse offers similar colors mixed together with a generous amount of gold. Scattered hairlines and contact are noted away from the devices.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1872 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. The obverse of this sharp near-Gem has delightful lemon-gold, apricot, and pumpkin-orange hues. The reverse has dusky peach and mahogany shadings which account for the Red and Brown designation. Highly appealing despite a handful of grade-defining faults in the fields.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1872 Two Cent PR65 Brown NGC. Dusky peach and deep jade hues dominate this Gem specimen, though occasional glints of bright copper-orange are also visible. Excellent striking definition and pleasing preservation are among the coin's greatest virtues. Census: 33 in 65 Brown, 8 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1872 Three Cent Silver PR62 NGC. The 1872 three cent silver issue is the last to come in both proof and business strike format, though due to mass melting of the latter, proofs are more accessible today. This example has varying levels of bright silver luster beneath dappled green and gold toning. Scattered hairlines preclude a finer designation.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1872 Three Cent Nickel PR65 NGC. Light golden overtones visit the centers of this gleaming Gem, which is nickel-white elsewhere. Well-defined with a few tiny faults on the cheek and in the fields, though these were part of the planchet at the time of striking and do not affect the technical grade. NGC has certified 22 numerically finer pieces (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Shield Nickels
1872 Shield Nickel PR65 NGC. A delightfully detailed specimen with gleaming mirrors partly veiled beneath green-gold patina. Bold nickel-white luster shines through on the rest of the surfaces. Smooth and appealing with a "broken" bottom of the S in CENTS, likely the result of over-zealous die polishing.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1872 Seated Half Dime--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. At first glance, this specimen is immediately attractive, richly toned violet and blue with lavender and rose elements around a lighter center. Close inspection of the obverse reveals a number of straight, parallel hairlines, which suggest the coin was wiped in the past.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Dimes
1872 Seated Dime--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. Razor-sharp striking definition with considerable mirrors piercing the patina on each side. The reflection is perhaps too strong, however, with the iridescent toning across each side not bonded to the surfaces below. Color is present both within and just outside the visible contact marks.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Quarters
1872 Seated Quarter--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Broad, disturbed mirrors are generally void of patina, with the parallel hairlines through most of the fields suggesting why. Modestly contrasted with varying levels of peripheral patina, largely lemon-gold to pumpkin-orange with elements of violet.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1872 Seated Half PR63 NGC. This Select proof has remarkable reflectivity for the amount of patina present. Deep blue-to-green and orange shadings dominate the reverse and the peripheral obverse. The latter side has a lighter center with a streak of gray toning that crosses the upper part of Liberty's body. Census: 31 in 63, 59 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1872 Seated Dollar PR62 PCGS. Broad mirrors light up richly patinated fields, toned like the devices in broad expanses of blue, gold, and cloud-gray. Sharply detailed with small contact marks and scuffs have little impact on the immediate eye appeal, though they do influence the technical grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1873 Indian Cent Closed 3 PR63 Brown NGC. The estimated mintage of 1,100 minor proof sets in 1873 was quite large for its time, but seems tiny compared to the production totals of dates after 1878. All 1873 proof cents are of the Closed 3 variety. The issue is scarce today in all proof grades. Pleasing shades of golden-brown and crimson toning highlight the surfaces of this appealing specimen. Census: 8 in 63 Brown, 37 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1873 Two Cent Open 3 PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Two cent pieces were only struck in proof format in 1873. The present coin is a Choice example of this scarce, proof-only issue. All of the Open 3 coins were struck late in the year and are considered restrikes. Only 500 Open 3 proofs were struck, and the variety is much scarcer than its Closed 3 counterpart. The present coin is sharply struck, with intermingled golden-brown and red surfaces. Census: 18 in 64 Red and Brown, 29 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1873 Three Cent Silver PR64 NGC. From a proof-only mintage of just 600 pieces, the 1873 trime was the final issue of the series. Walter Breen believed many pieces were melted on July 10, 1873, to make way for the new proof sets containing the Arrows coins and the nickel three cent pieces. The present coin is a delightful example, with spectacular iridescent green, gray, and cobalt-blue toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1873 Three Cent Nickel Closed 3 PR64 NGC. All proof 1873 three cent nickels display the closed 3 in the date, with large knobs that nearly touch. Chief Coiner A. Louden Snowden noted this numeral was often mistaken for an 8. The present coin is sharply struck, with untoned surfaces, and minimal handling marks for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Shield Nickels
1873 Shield Nickel Closed 3 PR65 NGC. From a mintage of 1,100 pieces, all proof 1873 Shield nickels are of the Closed 3 variety. This specimen is sharply struck with virtually all design features showing bold definition including the reverse stars, each of which exhibits its radials. Both surfaces are essentially brilliant with just a hint of pale lavender on the high points. The devices are frosty and the fields are moderately reflective. Census: 97 in 65, 38 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1873 Seated Half Dime PR64 NGC. Al Blythe notes many 1873 half dimes, from a small proof mintage of 600 pieces, were melted in July 1873. The present coin is a pleasing specimen from the last date of the denomination. Sharp striking details are evident throughout, and the surfaces are enhanced by lovely shades of golden-brown, purple, and blue toning. Census: 55 in 64, 65 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Dimes
1873 Seated Dime No Arrows, Closed 3 PR64 NGC. Like the other No Arrows silver coins of 1873, the dime enjoyed a proof mintage of 600 pieces, and an unknown number of examples were melted in July of that year. The issue may be undervalued compared to the popular With Arrows variety. Striking details are sharp on this specimen, and delicate shades of blue, green and golden toning enhance both sides. Census: 46 in 64, 37 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1873 Seated Dime Arrows PR62 NGC. Harry X Boosel estimated the proof mintage of 1873 With Arrows dimes at 800 pieces. The issue is extremely popular with type collectors as the first date of the design type, which lasted only two years. The striking details are bold on this specimen, and the surfaces display hints of champagne and gold toning. Census: 6 in 62, 81 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1873 Seated Quarter No Arrows PR63 NGC. Only 600 No Arrows proof quarters were minted in 1873, all with a closed 3 in the date. Larry Briggs calls this issue "a date in great demand." In spite of the issue's popularity, proofs are generally available. The outstanding feature of the present coin is its attractive toning. The obverse center is vivid streaky blue with sea-green peripheries. The same colors visit the reverse, but the toning is less pronounced. Striking details are uniformly sharp. Census: 34 in 63, 85 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1873 Seated Quarter Arrows PR64 NGC. A small proof mintage of 540 With Arrows quarters was achieved in 1873, and the issue enjoys great popularity with type collectors. The With Arrows proof quarters all feature an Open 3 in the date. This near-Gem specimen is sharply struck throughout, and the surfaces display wisps of lavender and gray toning. Census: 39 in 64, 25 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P3)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1873 Seated Half No Arrows, PR63 ★ Cameo NGC. Virtually all of the 600 proof No Arrows half dollars struck in 1873 feature a closed 3 in the date. Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert list one known example with an open 3, but that variety seems to be unique. The present coin displays the expected closed 3, with an extraordinary strike, and just the slightest touch of lavender toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
1873 Seated Half Arrows PR64 Cameo PCGS. WB-106. The 1873 Arrows half dollar is the first date of the two-year type. Only 550 proof coins of the denomination were struck in this year, the lower of the two mintages for the type. The fields show watery reflectivity and the devices are strongly frosted, which contributes to a vivid cameo contrast on both sides. Light olive-gray toning evenly covers each side of this lovely near-Gem Cameo proof. Population: 7 in 64 Cameo, 7 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Seated Dollars
1873 Seated Dollar PR62 NGC. The last date of the series, all proof 1873 Seated Liberty dollars are of the Closed 3 variety. The tiny proof mintage of 600 pieces was reduced when an unknown number of examples was included in the total of 2,258 silver dollars melted on July 10, 1873. The present coin is lightly toned in shades of olive, gray, and lavender, with most of the color on the obverse. The design elements are well detailed. Census: 24 in 62, 98 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Trade Dollars
1873 Trade Dollar MS63 NGC. The year 1873 saw the first use of the Trade dollar. As intended, most of the mintage of 396,600 pieces struck for circulation was used in the China trade, and the date is much less available today than its mintage would suggest. The present coin features sharply defined devices and spectacular iridescent toning, with most of the color on the obverse. Census: 28 in 63, 39 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1874 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. After 1873, U.S. coinage simplifies considerably, with just seven pieces in the 1874 proof set. This cent has a bright copper-orange base with blue, violet, and olive streaks in a woodgrain pattern which is more intense on the reverse. Census: 35 in 64 Red and Brown, 49 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1874 Three Cent Nickel PR64 NGC. Dappled nickel-blue and gold elements mingle on the devices, with the former color dominating the fields and the latter occupying most of the rims. An intriguingly toned specimen that has just a few scattered hairlines visible beneath the patina.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Shield Nickels
1874 Shield Nickel PR64 NGC. Bands of gold to orange toning cross this near-Gem proof, while glimpses of nickel-white are visible at parts of the margins. Sharply struck on both obverse and reverse with a patch of opaque peach patina over the word CENTS on the latter side.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1874 Seated Dime Arrows PR64 NGC. Gold, orange, and blue rim toning adds color to this gleaming near-Gem, minimally toned through the centers and a fabulously reflective representative of this popular Arrows issue. Sharply struck with light frost and a small contact mark to the left of Liberty. Census: 67 in 64, 29 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Seated Quarters
1874 Seated Quarter Arrows PR63 ANACS. The strike is as bold as the patina on this lovely Select example. Rich gold-orange color dominates each side. Lemon infusions grace the obverse, while on the reverse, violet, blue, and aqua elements are present at the margins. Housed in a small-format ANACS holder.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1874 Seated Half Arrows PR62 Cameo NGC. As a Cameo specimen of a With Arrows issue, this 1874 half is sure to be a favorite with proof type collectors. Boldly frosted devices offer great contrast with the watery fields, pearl-gray through most of the centers but edged in yellow-green. Numerous hairlines and a few stray contact marks contribute to the grade, though the eye appeal is considerable. Census: 4 in 62 Cameo, 10 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Trade Dollars
1874 Trade Dollar PR64 NGC. Both sides are enchantingly toned over shimmering mirrors. This near-Gem specimen has layers of gold, orange, and blue-violet patina with dots of deep color at the lower obverse. Well-defined on the obverse with considerable frost on the portrait; the eagle too is frosty, though softly struck on the lower legs. Census: 49 in 64, 26 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1875 Indian Cent PR63 Red and Brown NGC. Only 700 proof Indian Head cents were struck in 1875, and the issue is scarce in all grades today. The present coin is nicely toned, with hints of lavender and golden-brown over the original red surfaces. The reverse die was used in 1872, as shown by the bulging right flag of the T in CENT. The striking details are a little soft on the hair and ribbon, as often seen on this date. Census: 17 in 63 Red and Brown, 96 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1875 Three Cent Nickel PR64 NGC. From a tiny proof mintage of 700 pieces, the 1875 three cent nickel is an elusive date at the near-Gem level. The present coin was struck on a slightly granular planchet, as were many examples of this date. The reverse shows evidence of die wear, with many outer leaves missing detail and attenuated ribbon ends. The surfaces are untoned. A scattering of small specks on the obverse accounts for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Shield Nickels
1875 Shield Nickel PR65 NGC. A scant 700 proof Shield nickels were minted in 1875, and the quality of individual examples varies widely. The present coin is a pleasing Gem specimen, sharply struck on a good planchet. The surfaces are reflective, only lightly toned, and free of mentionable flaws. Census: 61 in 65, 24 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Seated Dimes
1875 Seated Dime PR60 NGC. The 1875 Seated Liberty dime boasts a low proof mintage of 700 pieces. In today's market, the date is scarce in all grades. The present coin is attractively toned in shades of lavender, russet, and gold around brilliant centers. The piece is well struck, with some softness on the central devices. A few grade-consistent handling marks are visible, including an area of short pinscratches in the obverse field, between Liberty's head and the cap.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Twenty Cent Pieces
1875 Twenty Cent--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. A large mintage of 2,790 proof twenty cent pieces was achieved in 1875, the first year for the denomination. The present coin is crisply detailed, with only one mentionable handling mark, a shallow scratch from TA in STATES to near the eagle's head. The obverse surfaces are lightly toned around the margins; while the reverse shows irregular patches of dark purple. Some hairlines are noticeable in the fields.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1875 Seated Quarter PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. The 1875 proof Seated Liberty quarter is rarer than the other denominations of the date, with an estimated mintage of just 630 pieces. Coins with the Ultra Cameo designation are extremely rare. The present coin displays brightly reflective fields and richly frosted devices, creating a dramatic quality of contrast. A few hairlines in the fields explain the grade. Census: 1 in 63 Ultra Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1875 Seated Half PR60 NGC. From a small mintage of 700 pieces, the 1875 proof Seated Liberty half dollar is a scarce issue. The present coin is sharply struck, with just a touch of softness on Liberty's hair, at the shoulder. The mostly brilliant surfaces show few handling marks and hairlines for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Trade Dollars
1875 Trade Dollar PR61 NGC. Type Two Reverse. The 1875 proof Trade dollar boasts a small mintage of 700 pieces. Date collectors put significant pressure on the issue, as the business strike production was also small for the date. The present coin is sharply detailed, with mostly brilliant, reflective surfaces. Some hairlines and the remains of a thumb print in the obverse field at 8 o'clock account for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1876 Indian Cent PR64 Red PCGS. A relatively modest mintage of 1,150 proof Indian Head cents was accomplished in 1876. The date is generally available, but specimens with the coveted Red designation are rare. The present coin is a lustrous near-Gem survivor with fiery original surfaces. Population: 22 in 64 Red, 28 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1876 Three Cent Nickel PR65 PCGS. Delicate hues of green, blue, gold, and violet adorn each side of this Gem proof, and as expected, the design elements are well brought up. A few light flecks are noted on both obverse and reverse. From a modest mintage of 1,150 pieces. Population: 82 in 65, 11 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Shield Nickels
1876 Shield Nickel PR65 NGC. From a small mintage of 1,150 pieces, the 1876 proof Shield nickel is slightly more available than its 1875 cousin, but examples in Gem condition are legitimately scarce. The surfaces of this pleasing Gem show light rose toning and are reflective, with sharp striking details evident throughout. A small dark speck on the second T in STATES is the only noticeable mark.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1876 Seated Dime PR64 NGC. A limited mintage of 1,150 proof Seated Liberty dimes was achieved in 1876. The issue is scarce at the near-Gem level. The present coin is toned in deep shades of blue and lavender, with no mentionable distractions. Striking details are sharp, and eye appeal is intense. Census: 37 in 64, 25 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Twenty Cent Pieces
1876 Twenty Cent PR63 NGC. From a meager mintage of 1,150 pieces, the 1876 proof twenty cent piece is a scarce issue at the Select level. The present coin is sharply struck, with broad rims and reflective mirrored fields. A few hairlines in the fields and minor, scattered handling marks account for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Seated Quarters
1876 Seated Quarter PR64 Cameo NGC. The proof mintage of 1876 Seated Liberty quarters was a scant 1,150 pieces. The present coin is crisply detailed, with mirrored surfaces with golden-brown toning. A high degree of field-device contrast has resulted in the coveted Cameo designation. Census: 9 in 64 Cameo, 18 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1876 Seated Half PR64 NGC. The 1876 proof Seated Liberty half dollar boasts a small mintage of 1,150 pieces. Examples certified in PR64 are quite scarce. Iridescent shades of gray, blue, and green toning enhance the surfaces of this near-Gem survivor. Striking details are sharp and abrasions are minimal for the grade. Census: 49 in 64, 26 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Trade Dollars
1876 Trade Dollar--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. From a meager mintage of 1,150 pieces. Many examples were sold to non-collectors in conjunction with the Centennial Exhibition, resulting in a large population of mishandled pieces. This specimen is sharply struck, with hints of cerulean-blue and sea-green toning at the peripheries.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1877 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. An attractive near-Gem specimen of this proof issue, highly popular for its association with the key business strike of the same date. Peach and copper-rose colors prevail at the margins, though the centers show more mahogany and oak-brown casts. Population: 131 in 64 Red and Brown, 65 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1877 Three Cent Nickel PR64 NGC. Light gold and peach colors grace the centers of this specimen, while the margins remain close to nickel-white. Sharply detailed with minor spotting at the central reverse. A great example of this popular proof-only issue with a low mintage estimated at slightly north of 510 specimens.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Shield Nickels
1877 Shield Nickel PR64 PCGS. A strongly struck example of this prized proof-only issue, prominently mirrored with mild contrast on the obverse. Faintly hairlined fields are toned pale nickel-blue with scattered flyspecks, the most prominent of which appears at the upper half of the I in AMERICA on the reverse.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Seated Dimes
1877 Seated Dime--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. The centers on each side are virtually brilliant with a modicum of field-to-device contrast. Gold, violet, and blue colors succeed each other, though the seemingly natural toning does not hold up to close scrutiny. Still, a Seated dime proof with immediate eye appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Twenty Cent Pieces
1877 Twenty Cent PR63 Cameo NGC. The second half of the proof twenty cent series begins with this tiny issue of just 350 pieces, one that does not have a corresponding business strike. This Select coin has minor scuffs in the fields, but the overall eye appeal is strong, thanks to prominent field-to-device contrast and the butterscotch-gold peripheral toning that frames the silver-white centers. Census: 9 in 63 Cameo, 39 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Seated Quarters
1877 Seated Quarter--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. Gleaming centers showcase prominent contrast unencumbered by patina. The wild bands of gold, green, cerulean, and strawberry-violet toning at the borders float across the surfaces, not making a deep connection. Minor hairlines in the fields are visible to the unaided eye.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1877 Seated Half PR63 NGC. A sharply impressed specimen with rich and rewarding patina. Green-gold outer patina and blue inner toning both take on a dusky violet cast when the coin is tilted away from the light. A shallow horizontal pinscratch in the right obverse field is largely hidden by the toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Trade Dollars
1877 Trade Dollar PR64 Cameo PCGS. Both sides of this proof Trade dollar show delicate gold-gray tints over the centers with deeper reddish-orange at the margins. The moderate frost of the devices and the potent mirrors combine for excellent contrast in spite of the coin's patina. With a mintage of just 510 pieces, the 1877 has the lowest mintage of any generally accessible proof Trade dollar issue. Population: 13 in 64 Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1878 Indian Cent PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. The small proof mintage of 2,350 Indian Head cents in 1878 was coined with high production values. The present coin is sharply struck, with an attractive crimson patina on the central obverse and pleasing golden-brown on the remaining surfaces. A few dark spots on the obverse account for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Shield Nickels
1878 Shield Nickel PR66 NGC. The small proof-only mintage of 2,350 pieces makes the 1878 Shield nickel one of the least available dates of the series. The present coin displays sharp definition on the design elements and exhibits the mostly brilliant lustrous surfaces usually seen on this issue. A wispy circle of light green toning is barely detectable on the obverse.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Twenty Cent Pieces
1878 Twenty Cent PR63 NGC. In its final year, the twenty cent piece passed into history with a minuscule proof-only mintage of 600 pieces in 1878. The present coin exhibits sharp definition on all design elements, and the obverse displays a spectacular crescent of cobalt-blue and russet toning at the right (facing) rim. The reverse is essentially untoned. Overall visual appeal is intense.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Seated Quarters
1878 Seated Quarter PR64 NGC. A mere 800 proof Seated Liberty quarters were minted in 1878, as the Mint devoted most of its resources to the first year of Morgan dollar production. The present coin displays a typical strike for the issue, with some softness noted on the central obverse devices. The main appeal of this specimen lies in the enchanting rings of cobalt-blue and green toning that encircle the startling white centers on both sides. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. Census: 52 in 64, 30 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1878 Seated Half PR63 NGC. Type Two Reverse. A small mintage of 800 proof half dollars was achieved in 1878. Light green toning visits the obverse borders of this attractive specimen, while more extensive green and russet patina adorns the reverse surfaces. The outstanding feature of this example is the powerful strike, which imparts fine detail on all design elements.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Trade Dollars
1878 Trade Dollar PR63 Cameo NGC. The Trade dollar was a proof-only issue in 1878, with a reported mintage of 900 pieces. However, only 638 examples were officially sold. The rest of the mintage was dispersed, probably at bullion prices, the following year. The issue is quite scarce today with the Cameo designation. The present coin features brightly reflective fields, with delicate sea-green patina at the borders. The striking details are extraordinary throughout. Census: 16 in 63 Cameo, 43 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1878 8TF Morgan Dollar PR62 NGC. VAM-14.3. From a proof mintage estimated at 500 pieces, the 1878 8 Tail Feather proof Morgan dollar is extremely popular as a type coin. Whispers of lavender and gold patina visit the obverse of this attractive specimen, while the reverse remains essentially untoned. A powerful strike imparts strong definition to the design elements, creating intense visual appeal. Census: 12 in 62, 75 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1879 Indian Cent PR65 Red PCGS. The devices are fully struck and the surfaces are seemingly blemish-free, with a few tiny carbon specks scattered throughout. The fields are modestly reflective, and display underlying multicolored iridescence, a sign of originality and in this case not an interference or diminution of the original red luster.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1879 Three Cent Nickel PR66 NGC. The surfaces are nicely mirrored and while mostly brilliant there is just a hint of ice-blue patina on each side and fine streakiness (probably in the planchet). This date had a mintage of 3,200 proofs and examples are generally available, but seldom with this degree of eye appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Shield Nickels
1879/8 Shield Nickel PR66 PCGS. An unknown number of overdated proof nickels were struck out of the total mintage of 3,200 pieces. The 1879/8 is one of the few proof overdates available from the 19th century. This is a high grade example that is mostly untoned but does have just a bit of light gray patina. The surfaces are fully struck and problem-free.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Seated Dimes
1879 Seated Dime PR64 Cameo NGC. First year of the low-mintage run of business strike dimes. Only 1,100 proofs were struck in addition to the 14,000 strikes for circulation. This brilliant proof has exceptionally deep mirrors on each side and the devices are noticeably frosted, yielding the coveted Cameo designation. A few minor contact marks and hairlines explain the grade. Census: 18 in 64 Cameo, 29 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1879 Seated Quarter PR64 NGC. Like the dime, the quarter from 1879 has a low total-mintage of both business strikes and proofs. A mere 13,600 quarters were produced for circulation plus another 1,100 proofs. This is an attractive example that is mostly brilliant but does have a slight overlay of rose patina. The devices are lightly frosted, but not quite enough for a Cameo designation.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1879 Seated Half PR63 NGC. Another low mintage issue, in this case the proofs were once again limited to 1,100 pieces plus a paltry 4,800 circulation strikes. This is an attractive coin, especially for the grade. The fields are nicely reflective, and each side displays golden-rose toning with occasional cobalt-blue color around the margins.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Trade Dollars
1879 Trade Dollar PR64 Cameo NGC. Only proofs were struck in 1879, the second year this occurred in the Trade dollar series but certainly not the last. Only 1,541 proofs were struck and few are found in this grade and with cameo contrast. This piece has bright, deeply mirrored fields and sharply contrasting devices. Each side has light rose-colored patina with a few irregularly spaced milky spots. Census: 31 in 64 Cameo, 63 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1879 Morgan Dollar PR64 PCGS. An outstanding survivor that surely ranks among the most colorful specimens known for the issue. Peripheral blue-green patina fades through a ring of reddish-orange before fading into a champagne center. The reverse offers significant contrast. PCGS has certified only 33 numerically finer pieces (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1880 Indian Cent PR65 Brown NGC. This sharply impressed "Brown" specimen displays a wide range of dusky colors, including peach-magenta, violet, and mahogany. A touch of faded orange clings to the obverse margins. Carefully preserved, a delightful specimen in all respects. Census: 23 in 65 Brown, 7 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1880 Three Cent Nickel PR65 NGC. Lightly frosted devices give way to fields that are mostly nickel-white but show suggestions of gold toning. Both sides show mild contrast; the coin must have been struck soon after the dies were repolished, since the ribbons below the wreath on the reverse have had their low portions polished away.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Shield Nickels
1880 Shield Nickel PR65 Cameo NGC. A pleasingly preserved Gem proof with light but distinct frost across the solidly struck devices. The frost sets up attractive contrast with the strong mirrors. Light golden toning graces much of the obverse, while the reverse is subtly nickel-blue. Census: 31 in 65, 66 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1880 Seated Dime PR64 PCGS. With its high stated mintage of 1,355 specimens, the 1880 date has become popular with type collectors of proof Seated coinage. This near-Gem has bold gold-gray to orange central toning framed in light blue and mint-green. Strongly struck with few significant flaws. PCGS has graded 77 finer pieces (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1880 Seated Quarter PR64 Cameo NGC. Light gold and orange toning graces the margins, while the inner fields show just a faint wash of champagne color and the frosted devices remain essentially silver-white. Beautiful contrast with just a few faint hairlines scattered in the fields. Census: 14 in 64 Cameo, 52 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1880 Seated Half PR64 Cameo NGC. Moderately frosted silver-white devices are amply contrasted with the surrounding mirrors, minimally toned or cloud-gray close to the devices with a shift to gold and orange close to the rims. A handful of light hairlines are visible to the unaided eye, but the eye appeal is impressive nonetheless. Census: 22 in 64 Cameo, 32 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Trade Dollars
1880 Trade Dollar--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. A boldly impressed specimen of this popular proof-only issue, famous for a mintage that approached 2,000 pieces. Strong mirrors pierce rose-gold and violet toning that seems to float across each side, a sign of artificial origin. Scattered hairlines and a fingerprint affect the right obverse field.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1880 Morgan Dollar PR66 Cameo NGC. An important Premium Gem specimen of this proof Morgan dollar issue popular with type collectors. Virtually untoned centers host frost-white devices and near-brilliant mirrors, while the margins on each side sport narrow bands of gold-orange patina. The obverse adds an additional layer of cerulean around most of the rim. Census: 31 in 66 Cameo, 42 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Indian Cents
1881 Indian Cent--Altered Color--NGC. Proof. The 1881 proof Indian Head cent is an available issue from a large mintage of 3,575 pieces. The date is popular with type collectors. The present coin is sharply struck, with a little softness on the hair and ribbon. The red surfaces also contain lovely, but unnatural, tones of lavender and green.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1881 Three Cent Nickel PR66 NGC. The 1881 three cent nickel is a heavily minted proof issue (3,575 pieces) and is readily available in grades through Premium Gem, though Superb specimens are elusive. The present coin is exquisitely detailed, with bright nickel-gray surfaces, and no mentionable flaws. Overall eye appeal is outstanding.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Shield Nickels
1881 Shield Nickel PR64 NGC. Like the other minor denominations of the year, the 1881 Shield nickel is a high mintage, available date. The present coin is sharply struck, but the surfaces are somewhat muted, with mottled gray toning on the obverse. A dark spot between T and E in STATES is the only mark of note.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1881 Seated Dime--Obverse Spot Removed--NGC. Proof. The 1881 Seated Liberty dime is a low-mintage issue (975 pieces) that is also under considerable pressure from date collectors because of its limited business strike production. Extensive recutting is evident on the obverse legend, and the dies have been lapped, leaving the first S in STATES and the O in OF incomplete at the top. Striking details are sharp and handling marks are minimal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Quarters
1881 Seated Quarter PR62 NGC. From a modest mintage of 975 pieces, the 1881 proof Seated Liberty quarter is a seldom-encountered date, and the small business strike production of 12,000 examples adds to the demand for this issue. The present coin is well struck, with a little softness showing on the eagle's feathers. The surfaces are delightfully toned in shades of blue, green, and gray around brilliant centers.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1881 Seated Half PR63 Cameo NGC. The 1881 proof Seated Liberty half dollar is from a low mintage of 975 pieces, and Cameo examples are quite scarce. The present coin features bold field-device contrast, with sharply defined design elements and deeply mirrored fields. A few hairlines in the fields account for the grade. Census: 6 in 63 Cameo, 67 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Trade Dollars
1881 Trade Dollar--Altered Surface--NGC. Proof. A small proof-only mintage of 960 Trade dollars was achieved in 1881, less than half the production of the previous year. The present coin features sharp striking details throughout, unusual for this date, but the brilliant surfaces show slight evidence of tampering. A tiny dark spot at 9 o'clock is the only mark of note.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1881 Morgan Dollar PR62 NGC. The 1881 proof Morgan dollar enjoyed a small mintage of 984 pieces. The issue is quite scarce in the context of the series. The present coin is intricately detailed, with fine definition on the hair above the ear. The surfaces show extensive hairlines, but handling marks are minimal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1882 Indian Cent PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. A large proof mintage of 3,100 Indian Head cents was accomplished in 1882, but examples in PR66 Red and Brown are rare. The red surfaces of this Premium Gem survivor are overlaid with interesting patterns of lavender and blue patina, a characteristic often seen on examples from the Proskey Hoard. Population: 24 in 66 Red and Brown, 2 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1882 Three Cent Nickel PR66 NGC. The 1882 proof three cent nickel is an available date from a large mintage of 3,100 pieces. The issue is a popular choice among type collectors. The present coin is a delightful Premium Gem proof with light ice-blue and rose toning on each side. Slight softness is evident on the bust but the striking details are sharper on the reverse.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Shield Nickels
1882 Shield Nickel PR65 Cameo NGC. The 1882 proof Shield nickel is a plentiful date, due to its large mintage of 3,100 pieces. However, examples in PR65 Cameo are quite scarce. The present coin is sharply struck and deeply mirrored, aside from an area of porosity on the reverse, near the 5. Many coins of this date show the mysterious non-proof surface in this area. Census: 22 in 65 Cameo, 66 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1882 Seated Dime PR63 Cameo NGC. Exquisite frosty devices contrast dramatically with brilliant, reflective fields on this Select proof Cameo. A few marks, including a short scratch in the obverse field near Liberty's hand, account for the grade. From a proof mintage of 1,100 pieces, Cameo 1882 Seated Liberty dimes are scarce in all grades. Census: 4 in 63 Cameo, 77 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1882 Seated Quarter PR64 Cameo NGC. The intricately detailed devices contrast moderately with the reflective fields on this rare near-Gem proof Cameo specimen. The 1882 proof Seated Liberty quarter is an available date in general, with a mintage of 1,100 pieces, but PR64 Cameo examples are difficult to locate. Census: 8 in 64 Cameo, 25 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1882 Seated Half PR63 Cameo NGC. Mintage of Seated Liberty half dollars declined drastically after 1878, and 1882 proof examples are always in high demand because of the scarcity of business strikes. The present coin features brilliant, watery fields that contrast boldly with the richly frosted devices. A few hairlines in the obverse field can be detected after careful inspection, preventing a higher grade. The issue is quite scarce in PR63 Cameo. Census: 6 in 63 Cameo, 54 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Morgan Dollars
1882 Morgan Dollar PR64 Cameo NGC. From a mintage of 1,100 pieces, the 1882 proof Morgan dollar is generally well produced and attractive. However, specimens in PR64 Cameo are still quite difficult to locate. The present coin features razor-sharp devices that contrast elegantly with the reflective fields. A few tiny planchet flakes are visible near the eagle's left (facing) wing. Census: 21 in 64 Cameo, 33 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Trade Dollars
1882 Trade Dollar PR63 Cameo PCGS. Only 1,097 proof Trade dollars were struck in 1882, and no business strikes were produced. The issue is extremely popular because of the low mintage, and PR63 Cameo examples are quite scarce. The present coin is toned with accents of blue, green, lavender, and gold. The strongly impressed devices contrast starkly with the reflective fields under this colorful patina. Population: 28 in 63 Cameo, 39 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1883 Indian Cent PR63 Red and Brown NGC. From the highest proof mintage of the series, at 6,609 pieces, the 1883 proof Indian Head cent is an available date, but the surviving population is smaller than the large mintage seems to indicate. The three major types of nickels produced in 1883 were the main drawing card for the minor proof sets, and collectors often dispersed the cents casually after procuring the desirable five cent coins. The present coin displays an attractive golden-brown patina with streaks of crimson.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1883 Three Cent Nickel PR67 Cameo PCGS. The 1883 three cent piece is seldom encountered in its business strike format, as only 4,000 pieces were minted. This circumstance puts substantial pressure on the large proof mintage of 6,609 pieces. The present coin is a magnificent Superb Gem proof Cameo example, with bold contrast and the slightest wisp of gray-blue toning. Population: 33 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Shield Nickels
1883 Shield Nickel PR65 NGC. A large proof mintage of 5,419 Shield nickels was produced in 1883, the last year of the design. Proofs of this design continued to be minted throughout 1883, even though the Liberty Head design appeared early in the year. The present coin shows sharp striking details, especially on the reverse stars. Only a few dark spots on the obverse surfaces prevent an even higher grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1883 Liberty Nickel No Cents PR65 Cameo NGC. The famous No Cents Liberty Head nickel was produced only in 1883, ensuring its abiding popularity as a one-year type coin. The official proof mintage for the issue is listed as 5,219 pieces, but some experts believe the actual total was much higher. Examples at the Gem proof level are scarce, especially with a Cameo designation. The present coin is impressively detailed, with strong contrast, and just a hint of green toning at the borders. Census: 56 in 65 Cameo, 73 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1883 Liberty Nickel With Cents PR64 NGC. A well struck near-Gem example of the third proof five cent variety struck in 1883, the present coin gleams with just a trace of green-gold patina. Some softness is noted on the obverse stars. From a reported proof mintage of 6,783 pieces, many experts believe part of this total belongs to the No Cents variety. The issue seems to have a smaller surviving population than its No Cents counterpart and enjoys great popularity as a first date of issue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Dimes
1883 Seated Dime PR64 Cameo NGC. The 1883 Seated Liberty dime is one of the more available proof issues from the 1880s with its mintage of 1,039 pieces. However, few of the remaining examples can be located at the near-Gem level with a Cameo designation. The fields are deeply reflective and the devices contrast strongly on both sides. Traces of deep blue mingle with lighter green and gray toning to produce intense visual appeal. Census: 9 in 64 Cameo, 29 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1883 Seated Quarter PR66 NGC. Briggs 1-A. Only 14,400 business strike and 1,039 proof Seated Liberty quarters were minted in 1883. All proofs were struck from a die with a blundered date showing the tops of the extra numerals 83 in the dentils. The present coin is a noteworthy Premium Gem proof with frosty devices and reflective fields. The surfaces are attractive, with hints of green, gray, and blue toning, especially on the reverse. Census: 23 in 66, 20 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1883 Seated Half PR61 NGC. The 1883 Seated Liberty half dollar is an available date in proof format, from a substantial mintage of 1,039 pieces. However, the issue is under considerable pressure from series enthusiasts, as only 8,000 business strike examples were minted. The present coin is sharply struck and displays attractive green and blue toning at the peripheries. A scattering of inconspicuous handling marks explains the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Trade Dollars
1883 Trade Dollar PR65 Cameo NGC. The 1883 Trade dollar boasts a proof-only mintage of 979 pieces and is the last collectible date of the series. The devices of the present coin have a startling, three-dimensional appearance that has earned the coveted Cameo designation. The fields are brightly reflective under wisps of green and blue toning. Census: 12 in 65 Cameo, 30 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1883 Morgan Dollar PR65 Cameo NGC. From a proof mintage of 1,039 pieces, the 1883 Morgan dollar is a rare issue in PR65 Cameo. The present coin displays frosty devices and contrasting reflective fields. The cameo effect is heightened by rings of dark green and blue toning at the borders of this lovely specimen, especially on the obverse. Census: 10 in 65 Cameo, 14 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Indian Cents
1884 Indian Cent PR64 Brown NGC. Faint glimmers of dusky peach visit the reverse margins, but this Choice specimen has mainly luminous rosewood and violet-brown surfaces. A sharply struck and charming specimen of this popular and available issue. NGC has graded 76 finer Brown representatives (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1884 Three Cent Nickel PR63 NGC. The 1884 is the second proof three cent nickel issue to have a mintage greater than that of its corresponding business strike. This Select example has light peach and green shadings over luminous surfaces, with several streaks noted on the reverse. Lightly hairlined but with solid eye appeal for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1884 Liberty Nickel PR64 PCGS. Light streaks of green and gold color cross pale nickel surfaces that show the slightest tinge of blue. Excellent design definition with only a few scattered hairlines and a single small contact mark on Liberty's lower neck. An appealing representative of this second-year proof issue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Dimes
1884 Seated Dime PR63 NGC. This Select coin's greatest asset is its rich patina. Moderate mirrors filter through deep and exquisite colors, blue-violet and magenta at most of the margins with broad centers of deep peach and gold. Minor hairlines and contact are visible on close inspection, but with this coin's toning, it would be best appreciated without a magnifier regardless of grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1884 Seated Quarter--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. Razor-sharp striking definition with scattered hairlines and contact on moderate mirrors. The wild green, blue, and gold colors over each side are appealing at first glance, but close inspection reveals a lack of depth that flags the patina as artificial.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1884 Seated Half PR65 NGC. Deep and enduring colors characterize the patina over this impressive Gem specimen. Bold gold-orange centers are most prominent, with successive bands of cerulean, powder-blue, and aqua reaching out to the rims. A few tiny disturbances in the right obverse field are consistent with the grade. Census: 30 in 65, 19 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Morgan Dollars
1884 Morgan Dollar PR64 Cameo NGC. While the frost on the silver-white devices is lighter than sometimes seen, it is more than adequate to create great contrast with mirrors draped in dappled green and gold patina. A small spot is noted on Liberty's cheek and minor hairlines affect the fields, but the overall visual appeal is impressive. Census: 11 in 64 Cameo, 33 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1885 Indian Cent PR65 Brown NGC. This specimen is pleasingly preserved and sharply struck, yet these two attributes are lesser angels compared with the gorgeous colors that light up each side. Vibrant pink, magenta, and violet overtones make the "Brown" surfaces of this Gem come alive. A treat for the toning aficionado.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1885 Three Cent Nickel PR64 NGC. Light peach and gold shadings grace parts of the surfaces, while the rest of this near-Gem is pale nickel-gray. Close inspection turns up a tiny contact mark on Liberty's chin and minor hairlines in the fields, but the overall eye appeal is solid for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1885 Liberty Nickel PR63 NGC. A Select specimen of this earlier issue, popular with business strike and proof collectors alike. The obverse is more strongly mirrored with hints of golden toning over nickel-white surfaces, while the reverse has deeper gold-green patina, particularly over the centers.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1885 Seated Dime PR64 NGC. Glimpses of golden color grace shining surfaces that are otherwise silver-white. Considerable frostiness is noted on the solidly struck devices, though the contrast is limited. A few minor disturbances are noted close to the lettering at the right obverse.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1885 Seated Quarter PR63 NGC. Gleaming silver-white centers have mild field-to-device contrast, while the margins show bands and crescents of toning, gold and cobalt-blue with a few shades in between. Attentively struck with a few points of contact and hairlines visible to the unaided eye.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1885 Seated Half PR65 Cameo NGC. Rose, orange, and gold peripheral tints frame virtually untoned centers that showcase this Gem's essential contrast. A small patch of hairlines is noted in the right obverse field, but the fields are carefully preserved otherwise. A noteworthy specimen. Census: 11 in 65 Cameo, 21 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Morgan Dollars
1885 Morgan Dollar PR63 NGC. Strong gold-to-orange patina graces the gleaming obverse, while similar, lighter colors are mixed with pale silver-green on the reverse. Close inspection reveals light hairlines on the faintly frosted portrait and in the surrounding fields, but the overall eye appeal is great for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1886 Indian Cent Type One PR62 Brown NGC. Olive and blue overtones grace deep walnut-brown surfaces. Excellent striking definition with few hairlines and a great appearance at several angles, though when the coin is tilted, the portrait shows a pair of grade-defining horizontal contact marks along the jawline.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1886 Indian Cent Type Two--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Mirrored surfaces show disturbed luster and extensive hairlines from a past cleaning. Despite this past occurrence, the coin has individual eye appeal, owing to unusual patina, generally bright copper-orange on the obverse with splashes of rose, blue, and violet near the rims; on the opposite side, the pattern is reversed.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1886 Three Cent Nickel PR65 NGC. A lovely Gem representative of this popular proof-only issue, the last such date in the proof three cent nickel series. Light to medium peach-gold patina washes over surfaces that show moderate watery reflectivity. The fields are generally smooth and the eye appeal is strong.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1886 Liberty Nickel PR64 NGC. The two stars flanking the coronet are a trifle soft, but otherwise the strike is sharp on this near-Gem. Both sides are moderately reflective beneath a layer of pale apricot-gold patina, and the luster shows underlying cartwheels, suggesting a striking later in the lifespan of the die pair.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1886 Seated Dime--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. Both sides offer strong reflectivity beneath hazy gold-gray toning that seems to float across the fields. At first glance, the obverse is pleasingly preserved aside from the suspect patina, though on the reverse, a significant contact mark is noted below the M in DIME.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Quarters
1886 Seated Quarter PR64 PCGS. Electric-blue, purple, and golden-brown patina bathes the well cared-for surfaces of this near-Gem proof. An exacting strike leaves strong definition on the design elements. Great eye appeal for this issue of 886 pieces. PCGS has certified 68 finer representatives (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1886 Seated Half PR62 Cameo NGC. The light gold and peach shadings that grace the shining central zones let the inherent contrast of this specimen shine through, while deeper colors such as cerulean and rose-violet are reserved for the margins. Several light pinscratches on the obverse are visible to the unaided eye, but the visual appeal is strong otherwise. Census: 4 in 62 Cameo, 30 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Morgan Dollars
1886 Morgan Dollar PR62 NGC. Violet and peach-gold hues grace the margins, while pale silver-gray toning graces the broad centers. Lightly frosted on the devices with a modicum of contrast. Moderate hairlines through the fields account for the grade, though most of these are visible only on close inspection.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1887 Indian Cent PR64 Brown NGC. Strong chocolate-brown color encompasses each side, and the reverse also adds bold blue overtones. Crisply detailed with great eye appeal for the grade, which is determined by a handful of hairlines scattered on each side. NGC has graded 78 numerically finer Brown representatives (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1887/6 Three Cent Nickel PR65 NGC. The popular and accessible overdate variety, one of just three Guide Book varieties in the three cent nickel series (the other two are the Open and Close 3 versions of the 1873). Light nickel-blue and pastel-yellow shadings grace gleaming fields and solidly struck devices.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1887 Three Cent Nickel PR65 PCGS. An extraordinarily reflective example of this late proof issue, which boasts the lowest proof mintage of its decade. Nickel-white surfaces offer a sprinkling of golden toning. Flyspecks and other distractions are minimal. PCGS has certified 36 finer representatives (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1887 Liberty Nickel PR65 NGC. The warm peach and gold shadings that grace most of the obverse are lighter with lesser coverage on the reverse. A crisply detailed Gem specimen with gleaming mirrors and great eye appeal. NGC has certified 48 numerically finer representatives (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1887 Seated Dime PR65 NGC. Light gold-gray patina has settled over much of the obverse, subtly muting the mirrors on each side, but the reverse fields shine in virtual brilliance. Crisp design definition and careful preservation lend this Gem excellent eye appeal. Census: 34 in 65, 33 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Seated Quarters
1887 Seated Quarter PR63 NGC. A number of hairlines are visible on this Select Seated quarter, including a patch in the largely brilliant right obverse field apparent to the unaided eye. Where toning reigns in orange, cerulean, and blue-green shades, the visual appeal is excellent. An intriguing and worthwhile specimen.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1887 Seated Half PR64 Cameo NGC. Excellent contrast thanks to moderate frost over the boldly impressed devices. The gleaming mirrors are largely brilliant, but the right margins on each side show a narrow crescent of gold, and the reverse shows an extra edge of blue-violet along the rim. Census: 25 in 64 Cameo, 49 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Morgan Dollars
1887 Morgan Dollar--Reverse Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof. The obverse of this solidly struck specimen displays beautifully. Boldly reflective centers are nearly colorless, while the margins show splashes of gold and blue-violet. The reverse has toned muted gold-gray over surfaces with disturbed luster, the result of a past cleaning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Indian Cents
1888 Indian Cent--Altered Color--NGC. Proof. Sharply impressed devices and mildly luminous fields are lightly hairlined. The crazy-quilt lime, magenta, and blue-brown toning on each side is superficially attractive, though close inspection suggests the colors are not bonded deep into the metal in the manner of natural toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1888 Three Cent Nickel PR63 NGC. The overall appearance of this Select specimen is of an essentially nickel-white coin with light golden overtones. The exception is the base of the portrait, which shows a prominent streak of burnt-orange toning that extends down and to the left to the rim. Elegant eye appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1888 Liberty Nickel PR64 NGC. While the luster on each side is more cartwheel than reflective, the razor-sharp striking definition leaves no doubt as to this near-Gem's proof status. Light green-gold and periwinkle-blue shadings embrace the surfaces, with the obverse showing more of the former color and the reverse displaying largely the latter hue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Dimes
1888 Seated Dime PR62 NGC. Minor contact marks and more significant hairlines are found on both sides of this proof Seated dime. More relevant to the eye appeal than these flaws are the strike and the peripheral toning. Boldly defined devices are surrounded by pale silver-gray toning until the borders, which show rich cobalt-blue elements.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1888 Seated Quarter PR65 Cameo NGC. An utterly enchanting Gem specimen with strongly contrasted and minimally toned centers. While the frosty devices and the immediate fields are silver-white, strong gold, orange, and blue-green shadings are present at much of the periphery. Census: 12 in 65 Cameo, 17 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1888 Seated Half PR63 Cameo NGC. Excellent design definition and device frost. The mirrors are strong, and on the obverse, largely free of patina, with just a hint of milkiness at the margins. A large patch of similar patina extends from the eagle's right (facing) wing to the rim, and the reverse periphery has prominent gold and reddish-plum shadings in a narrow band. Census: 7 in 63 Cameo, 39 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Morgan Dollars
1888 Morgan Dollar PR64 Cameo NGC. Light gold-gray toning over the outer obverse is slightly deeper on the reverse, though bold mirrors shine on each side. A touch of striking softness at the hair over Liberty's ear is typical for the issue and essentially irrelevant to the overall eye appeal. Census: 11 in 64 Cameo, 20 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1889 Indian Cent--Altered Color--NGC. Proof. Excellent striking detail with occasional glimmers of reflectivity in the smooth fields. Patches of mahogany and pine-olive color cling to the margins of surfaces that are otherwise copper-orange and lemon-gold, colors inconsistent with a natural progression.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1889 Three Cent Nickel PR65 NGC. A lovely Gem proof example of this popular final-year three cent nickel proof issue, well-defined with pale aqua, green, and gold toning over moderately mirrored surfaces. Pleasingly preserved devices are softly frosted. Great overall visual appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1889 Liberty Nickel PR64 NGC. Rich peach and orange toning dominates the eye appeal of this Choice survivor, though ample nickel-gray and pink elements are also present. Exactingly detailed with just a few scattered hairlines that preclude an even finer designation.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Dimes
1889 Seated Dime PR63 NGC. Both sides are attractively mirrored and pleasingly preserved for the Select designation. The obverse has layers of blue-green and gold toning that are only faintly echoed on the reverse. Well-defined overall but with slight softness at Liberty's head and the knot of the wreath.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1889 Seated Quarter--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The obverse is extensively hairlined with light contact, only partially retoned from a cleaning. The reverse, by contrast, has richer green-to-gold and orange patina with great reflectivity and a suggestion of contrast. An intriguing candidate for displaying the quarter reverse in a proof type or date set.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1889 Seated Half PR62 NGC. Moderately hairlined surfaces are strongly mirrored with a light layer of pale cloud-gray toning across the fields. The margins exhibit a touch of golden color, and the lower obverse has a narrow but delightful arc of deep cerulean-violet patina.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Morgan Dollars
1889 Morgan Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The generally accepted mintage of proof Morgan dollars in 1889 is 811 pieces. This is 100 more than the accepted production of minor silver proofs in the same year, a discrepancy that has not been explained satisfactorily. This specimen is remarkably sharp for the issue with dappled green-gold and silver-white surfaces, though the numerous hairlines crisscrossing the fields point to a past cleaning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Indian Cents
1890 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage of minor proof sets dropped below 3,000 sets in 1890, a trend that continued throughout the decade. With only 2,740 sets produced, the 1890 Indian Head cent is a challenging issue in Gem Proof grades and definitely scarce in PR64 Red and Brown. The present coin is sharply struck, with pleasing golden-brown and crimson toning accenting the original bright red surfaces. Census: 70 in 64 Red and Brown, 40 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1890 Liberty Nickel PR64 Cameo NGC. The 1890 Liberty Head nickel is a challenging, low mintage issue in proof. The present coin is a remarkable specimen, with strongly impressed devices that contrast boldly with the deeply mirrored fields to produce a delightful cameo effect. Census: 18 in 64 Cameo, 47 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1890 Seated Dime PR64 Cameo NGC. The 1890 Seated Liberty dime boasts a small proof mintage of just 590 pieces. The present coin displays undeniable contrast, in spite of the iridescent shades of lavender, green, and steel-gray toning that highlight the surfaces on both sides. Census: 9 in 64 Cameo, 27 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1890 Seated Quarter PR66 Cameo NGC. The end was near for the Seated Liberty design in 1890, after a half century of service, and the tiny mintage of 590 silver proof sets reflects the waning interest collectors could muster for the familiar old motifs. The present coin is a magnificent example of this date, which was not heavily saved by collectors. The frosty devices contrast dramatically with the bright reflective fields to produce a startling cameo effect. Census: 10 in 66 Cameo, 19 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1890 Seated Half PR63 Cameo NGC. Proof half dollars of 1890 are always available for a price, but the small proof mintage is under considerable pressure because of the low business strike production figure of just 12,000 pieces. Cameo examples are quite scarce. Delightful bands of cobalt-blue and sea-green toning highlight the peripheries of this sharply struck example. Census: 6 in 63 Cameo, 28 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Morgan Dollars
1890 Morgan Dollar PR67 Cameo NGC. At 590 pieces, the 1890 Morgan dollar boasts the lowest proof mintage of the series, except for the controversial "Chapman Proofs" of 1921, and the 1878 issue, which was split between the different tailfeathers varieties. Superb Gem Proof examples are rare today, especially with the Cameo designation. The present coin is absolutely magnificent, with needle-sharp frosty devices and watery reflective fields. Census: 12 in 67 Cameo, 5 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Indian Cents
1891 Indian Cent--Altered Color--NGC. Proof. Razor-sharp striking definition and considerable mirrors. Both sides show a bold blend of copper-gold to orange and amber color with additional blue-green elements through much of the obverse, though close inspection reveals the unnatural nature of the toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Liberty Nickels
1891 Liberty Nickel PR64 Cameo NGC. Light lemon-yellow color graces the margins of this Cameo coin, while the centers and their softly frosted devices are less overtly toned. The sharply struck reverse is a particularly good showcase of this specimen's delightful contrast. Census: 23 in 64 Cameo, 71 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Dimes
1891 Seated Dime PR63 NGC. Richly reflective with outstanding patina. The obverse offers beautiful concentric circles of grass-green and blue around a bold rose-orange core, while the reverse has similar, paler outer colors around a broad liquid-orange center. Great eye appeal for the Select designation.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Quarters
1891 Seated Quarter PR64 NGC. Gorgeous emerald outer toning gives way to deep pools of aquamarine and violet-rose patina in the centers. Both sides have boldly impressed devices that show glimpses of frost, though the toning overrules the potential cameo contrast. Minor spots and hairlines are noted in the fields.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1891 Seated Half--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. The untoned centers on this final-year proof Seated half show remarkable field-to-device contrast. This makes the electric-blue, violet, and rose-gold toning at the borders unfortunate, since it is clear from the colors' lack of depth that the patina is artificial.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Morgan Dollars
1891 Morgan Dollar PR64 Cameo NGC. An attractively contrasted near-Gem representative of this popular proof Morgan dollar issue. Light golden toning graces frosted fields and mirrors alike. Splashes of cloud-gray and blue-green appear close to the rims. The entire reverse is boldly impressed, and the portrait shows just a touch of merging on the hair.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1892 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Strong copper-orange and peach hues make this specimen more Red than Brown, though evidence of fading on the reverse is responsible for the designation. A sharply struck specimen that displays beautifully with just a few minor hairlines visible under magnification.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1892 Liberty Nickel PR64 Cameo NGC. Light gold and apricot glimpses grace the lower obverse, and the right stars on that side show scattered dots of sage. Both sides are generally brilliant otherwise with moderate mirrors. A single small contact mark is noted at Liberty's cheekbone. Census: 23 in 64 Cameo, 64 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Dimes
1892 Barber Dime PR65 NGC. Each side has a moderate layer of base-gray toning over reflective surfaces. The obverse is colorful with outer blue and inner gold hues, and the reverse has similar, if slightly more muted patina. Excellent detail and visual appeal. NGC has graded 63 finer examples (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Quarters
1892 Barber Quarter PR64 Cameo NGC. Gold-orange and blue border toning fades to champagne-gray in the centers, where it is no obstacle to the great field-to-device contrast found on each side. The portrait in particular is heavily frosted with a stark drop-off to the mirrors on either side. Census: 16 in 64 Cameo, 71 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1892 Barber Half PR64 Cameo NGC. Lightly gold-toned through the fields and to a lesser extent on the devices, though the frost on the portrait is distinctly more gray than gold. Sharply detailed with faint hairlines and contact present in parts of the fields. Census: 27 in 64 Cameo, 69 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1892 Morgan Dollar PR64 Cameo NGC. An attractive specimen with gold-gray toning overall and variations in cloud-white and champagne. Moderately frosted but more impressively contrasted than its depth might suggest, thanks to mirrors that are flashy beneath their patina. A few minor disturbances are noted on each side. Census: 9 in 64 Cameo, 63 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1893 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. The gleaming obverse comes alive with copper-gold and orange hues, while the reverse offers more dusky peach and mahogany shadings. Sharply detailed with small flyspecks and minor hairlines and contact visible on the obverse. NGC has graded 45 finer Red and Brown specimens (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1893 Liberty Nickel PR64 Cameo NGC. Light gold-to-orange toning overall with occasional glimpses of nickel-white shining through. Modest frost over the boldly impressed devices leads to surprisingly strong contrast with the mirrors. Generally smooth with great eye appeal. Census: 19 in 64 Cameo, 66 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Dimes
1893 Barber Dime PR64 Cameo NGC. Great frost and mirrors combine for delightful contrast on this near-Gem. The minimally toned centers yield to champagne, antique-gold, rose, and violet hues at the rims. A few tiny points of contact are visible without magnification. Census: 6 in 64 Cameo, 41 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1893 Barber Quarter PR65 Cameo NGC. A great Gem that combines both rich toning and solid contrast. Delicate gold-gray and peach whispers grace the frosted devices, while the fields offer bolder champagne and blue hues. Carefully preserved and memorably appealing. Census: 9 in 65 Cameo, 28 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1893 Barber Half PR65 NGC. Blue-green and champagne peripheral toning frames the gold-gray centers on this Gem. The obverse has a frosted portrait and considerable contrast, though the reverse exhibits a lesser cameo effect. Solid preservation with eye appeal to match. Census: 31 in 65, 48 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1893 Morgan Dollar PR65 ★ Cameo NGC. A positively eye-catching Gem that is sure to appeal to the toning enthusiast. Small silver-white centers have a blend of frost and mirrors, the key to the coin's cameo effect, while the margins are awash in gold, violet, rose, and blue patina. The reverse has additional elements of peach and lime-green. Slight striking softness, common for the issue, is the only individually mentionable concern.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N4719)
Proof Indian Cents
1894 Indian Cent PR65 Red PCGS. Medium orange luster blankets features that are boldly, if not sharply brought up in all areas. The number of tiny carbon flecks is typically minimal for the assigned grade, and the surfaces are also devoid of mentionable marks. Excellent visual appeal overall. Population: 26 in 65 Red, 9 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1894 Liberty Nickel PR64 NGC. Glints of golden toning add color to this glittering Choice coin, sharply struck with modestly frosted devices that lend each side a touch of contrast. Despite minor flaws scattered in the obverse fields, a highly attractive coin for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Dimes
1894 Barber Dime PR66 NGC. One of the most attractive coins in the collection, a carefully preserved Premium Gem with watery reflectivity beneath rich, multicolored patina. Gold, green, blue, and violet elements enrich each side, with the obverse offering a patchwork appearance and the reverse toning more concentric. Census: 42 in 66, 37 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Quarters
1894 Barber Quarter PR64 NGC. Light golden toning overall with a measure of deeper yellow-orange present on the portrait. While a handful of pinpoint contact marks are present in the fields, the surfaces are smooth elsewhere. Solid eye appeal for this issue of just 972 specimens.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1894 Barber Half PR66 Cameo NGC. Boldly mirrored and intriguingly toned in the spaces where the mostly-brilliant surfaces do show patina. The obverse has streaks of golden-orange and russet toning crossing the portrait at a diagonal, while the reverse has a dot of dusty-rose and crimson within the shield. Great contrast and eye appeal. Census: 16 in 66 Cameo, 13 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1894 Morgan Dollar PR65 NGC. An important Gem example of this popular proof Morgan dollar issue, its mintage of 972 pieces presaging the famous strikings of 1895. Both sides show considerable frost and contrast for a non-Cameo coin. Silver-white to gold-gray to champagne is the main progression from center to rims, with ruby and blue hues capping off the effect. Census: 52 in 65, 79 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1895 Indian Cent PR64 Brown NGC. Though delicate green shadings, pale emerald to lime and jade, prevail on this cent, calling it "Brown" is something of a misnomer, since considerable orange elements are present close to the rims. Excellent design detail with eye appeal to match and just a few tiny contact marks. Census: 17 in 64 Brown, 27 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1895 Liberty Nickel PR62 NGC. Gleaming nickel surfaces have dots of gray toning across much of each side, with elements of gold that grace the rims. Minor flyspecks on the obverse grow in number on the reverse. A sharply struck example of this popular issue with a mintage of slightly over 2,00 pieces.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Dimes
1895 Barber Dime PR63 PCGS. Like the other silver denominations of 1895, including the legendary dollar, the dime has a proof mintage of 880 specimens. This Select survivor has rich green-gold and blue toning on each side, dappled on the obverse with a more concentric appearance on the reverse, where the mirrors are stronger.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1895 Barber Quarter PR64 Cameo NGC. Impressively contrasted with moderate to heavy frost on the devices and mirrored depth to match in the fields. Both sides are largely black-and-white in appearance, though a few dots of green-gold and sage toning cross the central obverse in a roughly diagonal band. Census: 8 in 64 Cameo, 44 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1895 Barber Half PR63 NGC. Glimpses of violet and gold toning grace the rims of this lovely Select specimen, which offers watery fields and mildly frosted devices. The obverse has surprisingly strong contrast for a coin not described as Cameo, and the reverse offers a similar cameo effect.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1895 Morgan Dollar PR64 Cameo NGC. Although we commonly think of the Pittman Act from the date of its passage in April 1918, in reality the mass meltings of silver dollars were in 1919 and 1920. A total of 270,232,722 silver dollars were melted--but the act also provided for recoinage of the Morgan dollar in 1921 with slightly different, redesigned hubs. A total of 86 million dollars were produced between Denver, San Francisco, and Philadelphia.
If any 1895 business strike Morgan dollars were ever produced, the Pittman Act meltings are most assuredly to blame for their absence today from the numismatic scene. Proofs such as this Choice Cameo coin, however, remain an attractive option for today's collector. The present specimen has a bold cameo effect that persists through the rich, even gold toning that blankets each side.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N7079)
If any 1895 business strike Morgan dollars were ever produced, the Pittman Act meltings are most assuredly to blame for their absence today from the numismatic scene. Proofs such as this Choice Cameo coin, however, remain an attractive option for today's collector. The present specimen has a bold cameo effect that persists through the rich, even gold toning that blankets each side.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N7079)
Proof Indian Cents
1896 Indian Cent PR65 Brown NGC. In 1896, Indian Head cent proof mintage dropped below 2,000 pieces for the first time since 1877. With only 1,862 examples struck, this date is definitely rare at the PR65 Brown level. The present coin displays pleasing surfaces with mixed lilac and golden-brown patina. Census: 19 in 65 Brown, 4 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1896 Liberty Nickel--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. From a smaller proof mintage of 1,862 pieces, the surfaces of the present coin show numerous tiny lintmarks, perhaps the result of die polishing. The design elements are well struck, but the surfaces are unnaturally bright, the result of an improper cleaning. The surfaces are virtually untoned
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Dimes
1896 Barber Dime PR65 NGC. The coin offered here is a sharply struck, lightly toned survivor from a minuscule proof mintage of 762 pieces. No mentionable distractions can be detected with the naked eye. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. Proof 1896 Barber dimes are decidedly scarce in Gem condition. Census: 38 in 65, 59 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Quarters
1896 Barber Quarter PR61 NGC. The year 1896 saw smaller proof mintages with only 762 Barber quarters struck. The present coin is a scarce survivor, with sharp striking details and lightly abraded surfaces. The fields feature brilliant centers, yielding to shades of green, lilac, and gray toning at the borders.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1896 Barber Half--Altered Surface--NGC. Proof. From a tiny proof mintage of 762 pieces, the 1896 Barber half dollar is a scarce and underrated date. The present coin is sharply struck, with intricate detail on all design elements. The virtually untoned surfaces are attractive, but NGC has detected subtle signs of alteration in some areas.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1896 Morgan Dollar PR62 NGC. The 1896 proof Morgan dollar is a scarce issue with a tiny mintage of 762 pieces. The present coin displays excellent striking details, even on the hair above the ear and the eagle's breast. The fields are brilliant and reflective and the devices are richly frosted. Some hairlines in the fields explain the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1897 Indian Cent PR63 Red and Brown NGC. The 1897 proof Indian Head cent is a low mintage issue, with only 1,938 pieces struck. However, the 1897 is not noticeably more difficult to locate than other dates of the late 1890s, which also had low production totals. This specimen is well struck, with mixed red and lilac surfaces. Some small carbon specks on the obverse account for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1897 Liberty Nickel PR66 PCGS. Its low mintage of 1,938 pieces makes the 1897 proof Liberty Head nickel a seldom encountered issue. Examples in Premium Gem condition are quite scarce. The present coin features sharp striking details throughout, and the pristine fields are accented by delicate wisps of green, blue, and lavender toning. Population: 58 in 66, 20 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Dimes
1897 Barber Dime PR66 Cameo NGC. From a meager mintage of 731 pieces, proof 1897 Barber dimes are rare with the Premium Gem Cameo designation. This specimen possesses fantastic eye appeal, and the brilliant, reflective fields contrast boldly with the frosty, sharply detailed devices. Census: 18 in 66 Cameo, 22 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Barber Quarters
1897 Barber Quarter PR64 NGC. Falling collector demand resulted in a minuscule mintage of just 731 proof Barber quarters in 1897. Delicate shades of lilac and green toning enhance the surfaces of this scarce near-Gem survivor. The striking details are sharp and no mentionable handling marks are detected. Census: 54 in 64, 83 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1897 Barber Half PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. From a tiny mintage of 731 pieces, proof 1897 Barber half dollars are rare with the PR64 Deep Cameo designation. Although some faint hairlines in the obverse fields just barely prevent a higher grade, this is a wonderful example with impressive contrast between the fields and devices on each side. Both sides are sharply struck, and there is no evidence of toning. Population: 2 in 64 Deep Cameo, 25 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1897 Morgan Dollar PR64 PCGS. A modest mintage of 731 proof Morgan dollars was achieved in 1897, a decidedly low total for this popular series. The surfaces of this scarce near-Gem specimen are covered with a mottled lavender, green, and golden-brown patina. All devices are strongly impressed and any imperfections are masked by the toning. Population: 42 in 64, 52 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1898 Indian Cent PR65 Red and Brown NGC. From a low proof mintage of 1,795 pieces, the 1898 Indian Head cent was well produced and prized by collectors. Many examples were saved at the time of issue, but the date is still scarce at the Gem level today. The present coin is sharply struck and exhibits some elements of contrast. The mostly red fields are highlighted with light shades of crimson toning. Census: 63 in 65 Red and Brown, 30 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1898 Liberty Nickel PR64 Cameo NGC. Proof 1898 Liberty Head nickels are scarce today, probably due to their low production total of 1,795 pieces. The date is rare in PR64 Cameo. The present coin is a spectacular specimen, with exquisitely detailed frosty devices and brilliant mirrored fields. A small, slightly colored planchet flaw between A and T in STATES accents the otherwise brilliant surfaces.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Dimes
1898 Barber Dime PR64 Cameo NGC. From a meager proof mintage of 735 pieces, the 1898 Barber dime is a scarce but affordable type coin. The present coin is a stunning Cameo specimen, with a sharp strike and outstanding eye appeal. Delicate golden-gray toning graces the glassy fields and evenly frosted devices. A few hairlines in the fields account for the grade. Census: 7 in 64 Cameo, 54 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1898 Barber Quarter PR63 NGC. The 1898 proof Barber quarter boasts a minuscule mintage of 735 pieces, the second lowest mintage for any Barber quarter from the 19th century. The present coin displays bright reflective fields and frosty devices, giving the coin a distinct quality of contrast, though not designated as a Cameo example.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1898 Barber Half--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Although the surfaces reveal some hairlines from a cleaning long ago, the present coin is devoid of visible handling marks. The peripheries are retoned in attractive (if not quite natural) shades of lavender, blue, and green. Only 735 Barber half dollars were coined in proof format in 1898.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1898 Morgan Dollar PR64 NGC. The 735 proof Morgan dollars minted in 1898 were well made, and collectors preserved some exquisite specimens of this date. Proof examples at the near-Gem level are scarce today, but can be located with some patience. The present coin features an extraordinary strike, with fine detail in the hair above Liberty's ear. The surfaces are patinated in shades of deep gray and lavender. Census: 45 in 64, 70 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1899 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Even though the proof mintage was small in 1899 (2,031 Indian Head cents were struck) the year is a fairly available date. Perhaps the public saved more specimens because the issue was the last date in the 1800s. Coins at the PR64 Red and Brown level are scarce, but examples can be located with a little patience. The present coin is sharply struck, with attractive red and crimson surfaces. A few abrasions in the obverse fields account for the grade. Census: 48 in 64 Red and Brown, 77 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1899 Liberty Nickel PR64 NGC. The 1899 Liberty Head nickel experienced the same small production total as the Indian Head cent of that year, 2,031 pieces. Unlike the cent, however, Q. David Bowers notes proof 1899 nickels are scarce in comparison to dates in the 1880s. The present coin displays extremely sharp striking details and brightly reflective fields and even golden toning. A few hairlines and tiny specks in the obverse field account for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Dimes
1899 Barber Dime PR63 PCGS. Bold blue toning marks the peripheries on this enchanting Select dime, with the hue mixing elements of electric-blue and cobalt. Lightly frosted devices are crisply detailed and generally pale pearl-gray on the obverse, though the reverse has a broad area of champagne color bordered in silver.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1899 Barber Quarter PR65 NGC. A mere 846 proof Barber quarters were struck in 1899, but even that small total qualifies as a substantial mintage in the context of the series. While the date is available in lower grades, examples at the PR65 level are definitely scarce. This coin displays precise definition on all design elements and the fields are flawless. Light touches of gold, lavender, and purple visit the surfaces, adding to the considerable eye appeal. Census: 29 in 65, 48 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1899 Barber Half PR63 NGC. The 1899 Barber half dollar boasts a large proof mintage for the series at 846 pieces. In absolute terms the issue is still scarce in all grades. The present specimen features a full strike and no mentionable handling marks are visible. Wisps of purple and gold toning visit the obverse rims, while hints of lilac and green highlight the reverse. Census: 24 in 63, 94 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1899 Morgan Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The total of 846 proof Morgan dollars struck in 1899 represents a fairly large mintage in the context of the series. Proofs are available in proportion to this mintage today, but some pressure is placed on the issue by date collectors due to the low business strike mintage of 330,000 pieces. The present coin is well struck and the fields are bright and reflective, but the surfaces are a trifle subdued as a result of a past cleaning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Indian Cents
1900 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. From a mintage of 2,262 pieces, the 1900 proof Indian Head cent is an average date in terms of market availability. In absolute terms the issue becomes scarce at the PR64 Red and Brown level. The present coin is sharply struck, with intermixed red and crimson surfaces. A few carbon specks on both sides account for the grade. Census: 51 in 64 Red and Brown, 61 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1900 Liberty Nickel PR65 NGC. As might be expected from the mintage figure of 2,262 pieces, proof 1900 Liberty Head nickels are somewhat scarce in today's market. The present coin is a pristine Gem, with strongly detailed devices and brightly reflective fields. There is no trace of the spots that plague so many proof examples of this date. Overall visual appeal is outstanding.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Dimes
1900 Barber Dime PR64 NGC. A relatively large proof mintage of 912 Barber dimes was achieved in 1900. The present coin is a scarce near-Gem survivor, with sharp definition on all design elements. The fields are brilliant and reflective, with just the slightest hint of golden-rose on each side. A few grade defining hairlines are visible after close inspection. Census: 55 in 64, 79 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1900 Barber Quarter PR66 NGC. Iridescent shades of blue, lilac, green, and gray toning highlight the obverse border of this scarce Premium Gem type coin. The striking details are sharp throughout, and the surfaces are devoid of visible flaws. Overall visual appeal is stunning. From a proof mintage of 912 pieces. Census: 38 in 66, 23 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1900 Barber Half PR63 NGC. The 1900 proof Barber half dollar enjoyed a mintage of 912 pieces, quite large in the context of the series. The issue is easy to locate in PR63 and is a popular turn-of-the-century type coin. This specimen is sharply struck, except for slight softness on the eagle's feathers below the shield. The centers are brilliant with rose colored highlights on the obverse peripheries.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1900 Morgan Dollar PR63 Cameo NGC. This attractive specimen features a sharp strike and displays just a hint of color around the obverse border. The frosty devices contrast boldly with the reflective fields to create the flashy black-on-white Cameo effect. A total of 912 proof Morgan dollars were coined in 1900. Census: 3 in 63 Cameo, 57 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1901 Indian Cent PR65 Red and Brown NGC. The third Philadelphia Mint was opened in 1901 and a new production record for business strike cents was established in the improved facility. Unfortunately, proofs were minted in much smaller numbers, with only 1,985 Indian Head cents struck. Examples are quite scarce at the PR65 Red and Brown level. The present coin is sharply struck, with reflective surfaces, and a light lilac patina. The fields are remarkably free of distractions. Census: 59 in 65 Red and Brown, 32 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1901 Liberty Nickel PR65 NGC. The coin offered here is a delightful specimen of this scarce type issue. The striking details are sharp, particularly on the obverse, where fine detail is present on Liberty's hair and the star centers. The surfaces are mostly untoned but show faint oil slick iridescence, with no visible handling marks. Only 1,985 proof nickels were struck in 1901.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Dimes
1901 Barber Dime PR61 NGC. New die hubs were introduced in 1901, with N in UNITED noticeably further from the ribbon than on previous years. Only 813 proof Barber dimes were coined, making the issue scarce in all grades. The present coin shows a little softness on the central obverse, but the reverse strike is sharp. Hints of lilac, blue, and green toning visit the pleasing surfaces.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Quarters
1901 Barber Quarter PR61 NGC. Like the other Barber denominations of the year, proof 1901 quarters were struck using dies manufactured from new hubs. Only 813 examples were minted. The present coin displays sharp striking details throughout and the attractive surfaces are essentially untoned. A few hairlines and handling marks in the obverse field are consistent with the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1901 Barber Half PR63 NGC. Only 813 proof Barber quarters were minted in 1901. The present coin is sharply struck, with some hairlines in the obverse field accounting for the grade. The obverse shows only the slightest hint of rose toning at the borders, but the reverse is patinated in shades of purple and gray.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1901 Morgan Dollar PR64 NGC. Business strike 1901 Morgan dollars are seldom encountered in Mint State grades, putting considerable pressure on the tiny proof mintage of 813 pieces. The present coin is a pleasing near-Gem specimen with hints of lilac and russet toning. The strike shows a little softness on the hair above the ear and the eagle's breast. The surfaces are clean and the fields are deeply reflective on each side. Census: 74 in 64, 76 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1902 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Bright lemon-orange luster through the outer zones with cherry-red and brown mixed at the centers, with slightly more of the latter color on the obverse. Exactingly struck with great eye appeal for this issue of just over 2,000 pieces. NGC has graded 72 numerically finer Red and Brown representatives (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1902 Liberty Nickel PR65 PCGS. A gleaming Gem proof example of this 20th century Liberty nickel issue, attentively struck with semi-brilliant devices. The fields gleam with faint suggestions of green-gold and nickel-blue patina. Housed in a green label holder. PCGS has graded 69 coins finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Dimes
1902 Barber Dime PR64 PCGS. Mildly frosted on the central devices, though the coin's contrast would be soft even without the green-gold patina over much of the reverse and the obverse margins. Pleasing mirrors show minor hairlines on close inspection. PCGS has certified 36 finer representatives (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1902 Barber Quarter PR64 NGC. One of 777 specimens struck and a coin with two distinct appearances. The obverse has strong central contrast with generous silver-white frost. The peripheral mirrors on that side have light violet and mustard-gold patina, which presages the dusky shadings that drape the reverse.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1902 Barber Half PR65 PCGS. An important Gem specimen of this issue from the beginning of the brilliant-proof era in classic coinage. Light frost persists on the portrait and eagle, though there is not enough contrast with the minimally toned mirrors for a Cameo designation. Pleasingly preserved and sharply struck, a visual delight. Population: 23 in 65, 29 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1902 Morgan Dollar PR64 NGC. Surprisingly strong contrast for a coin not awarded a Cameo designation, though this is due more to the green-gold toning over the fields than the generally silver-white frost of the devices. A soft impression on the hair over Liberty's ear is typical for this later issue. Only minor hairlines and contact preclude a finer designation.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Indian Cents
1903 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Decidedly more Red than Brown with copper-orange and gold hues dominating. Only a few hints of mahogany keep this Choice specimen from a far more expensive Red designation. Solidly struck with minimal carbon and great eye appeal for this 20th century issue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1903 Liberty Nickel PR63 PCGS. Dappled green-gold color streaks across gleaming nickel-white surfaces on this faintly hairlined but perfectly pleasing Select proof. Excellent design definition fuels the eye appeal, and while a shallow planchet flaw is noted within the wreath on the reverse, its existence is a minor quibble that hardly influences the technical grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Dimes
1903 Barber Dime--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Both sides show considerable toning, which apparently took place after the obverse was lightly wiped, leaving hairlines on still-reflective surfaces. The patina is blue-to-green and violet on the outsides with silver or gold-and-peach centers.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Quarters
1903 Barber Quarter PR63 Cameo NGC. Distinctly contrasted, an unusual state for this 20th century proof Barber issue, with the cameo effect persisting through the light cloud-gray toning that graces much of the mirrors. Gold and orange peripheral hues add color to each side. Census: 2 in 63 Cameo, 51 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1903 Barber Half--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Both sides display strong hairlines across fields and devices alike. Remnants of reflectivity still cling to the protected areas. The surfaces have retoned strongly, with deep blue and lighter emerald-green shadings most prevalent, along with bright silver.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1903 Morgan Dollar--Artificial Toning--NGC. Proof. A well struck example of this penultimate proof Morgan dollar issue, strongly reflective beneath heavy toning. Close inspection reveals that the yellow-orange, green-gold, and blue hues covering the surfaces are artificial in nature.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Indian Cents
1904 Indian Cent PR64 Red NGC. A fully Red representative of this 20th century Indian cent proof issue with colors ranging from lemon-yellow to bold copper-orange. Small color streaks and hairlines are visible on the obverse, though their impact on the eye appeal is minor. Census: 21 in 64 Red, 19 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1904 Liberty Nickel PR64 NGC. Lightly gold-toned overall with glimpses of green and orange in the patina and small glints of nickel-white at parts of the margins. A well-defined near-Gem specimen with just a few scattered hairlines and pinpoint contact marks that determine the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Dimes
1904 Barber Dime PR62 NGC. A sharply defined specimen, gleaming and awash in blue-to-violet toning. The lightly frosted portrait is largely silver with slide marks across the cheek that largely determine the grade. The fields are relatively problem-free.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Quarters
1904 Barber Quarter PR63 NGC. The obverse of this Select specimen is appreciably contrasted, though the eagle is not so strongly frosted as the portrait. Excellent design definition with lovely green-gold toning that washes over strong mirrors that show light, scattered hairlines.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1904 Barber Half PR65 NGC. An important Gem specimen from an issue of just 670 pieces. The devices are mildly frosted, though a brilliant spot in the hollow just below Liberty's ear is a sign of how heavily and thoroughly dies were polished at the time. Golden peripheral overtones grace the obverse, but the rest of the piece is nearly unpatinated. Census: 35 in 65, 48 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Morgan Dollars
1904 Morgan Dollar PR62 NGC. The 1904 was the last proof Morgan dollar issue to see mass distribution, and the date, though accessible to a certain extent, can become elusive finer than this PR62 piece. Both sides show mirrors on fields and devices alike, with golden toning stopping at the margins. The obverse is sharply defined, and only minor softness is noted at the hair over Liberty's ear.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1905 Indian Cent PR64 Red NGC. Strong copper-orange luster on each side with faint patina and a hint of lemon on the reverse. A handful of flyspecks affect the surfaces, and the obverse shows several streaks of darker color on Liberty's face and in the nearby field. Census: 17 in 64 Red, 22 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1905 Liberty Nickel PR66 NGC. Excellent preservation and gleaming mirrors start off the eye appeal on this sharply struck Premium Gem specimen. The crowning beauty is the patina, electric lavender-blue on the outside with green-to-gold inner toning. NGC has graded 23 numerically finer examples (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Dimes
1905 Barber Dime PR64 NGC. Light golden toning and pale silver-gray shades cover most of each side. The lower margins offer deeply toned exceptions, with crescents of claret, crimson, and amethyst. Sharply struck but with a single long horizontal contact mark noted on Liberty's upper neck.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1905 Barber Quarter PR64 NGC. Pale green-gold tints and even paler purplish-pink accents lend this near-Gem specimen an ethereal quality. Sharply struck devices give way to gleaming mirrors. Minor hairlines and contact are visible on close inspection, but the overall eye appeal is solid.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1905 Barber Half PR63 NGC. Dappled green and gold elements mingle with silver at the margins of this Select specimen, while the strongly mirrored fields are nearly brilliant close to the centers. A number of short hairlines in the fields and on the well-defined devices contribute to the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Indian Cents
1906 Indian Cent PR63 Red and Brown NGC. The copper-gold gleam at the margins mellows only slightly to mahogany-orange at the centers, lending this Select specimen close to Red eye appeal. Crisply impressed with minimal carbon, though the fields show a number of small contact marks close to the devices.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1906 Liberty Nickel PR65 Cameo NGC. Distinctly frosted on the devices with enviable contrast, thanks to potent mirrors. The obverse came effect is fueled by the patina, light nickel-blue over the mirrors with pastel yellow-green across the portrait. The latter color covers much of the reverse. Census: 15 in 65 Cameo, 22 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Dimes
1906 Barber Dime PR65 NGC. Gold-to-orange toning overall with glimpses of rose and green close to the rims. This sharply struck Gem proof displays a degree of frost on the portrait, though contrast is minor. Great reflectivity and visual appeal. One of just 675 pieces struck. Census: 35 in 65, 34 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Quarters
1906 Barber Quarter PR65 NGC. Lightly toned centers are pale silver and gold, which yields quickly to orange and then greens and blues close to the rims. A sharply impressed Gem proof that offers a measure of frost across the central devices but only minor contrast. NGC has graded 77 numerically finer examples (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1906 Barber Half PR64 PCGS. Sharply struck and pleasingly preserved for the PR64 designation with only minor, scattered hairlines. The two sides are strongly but differently toned, the obverse in translucent green-gold with touches of peach, the reverse in deep violet with glints of inner gold and silver.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Indian Cents
1907 Indian Cent--Altered Color--NGC. Proof. A decisively detailed specimen with elements of green and brown in the fields. These elements are surrounded by copper-orange and gold colors inconsistent with the previous toning pattern. Small, scattered hairlines are present in the fields, but contact is minimal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1907 Liberty Nickel PCGS Genuine. Proof. 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, this coin has the details of a PR63 specimen that has glue residue. A patch of residue adheres to the truncation of the bust. Otherwise, a Select-quality specimen with minimal toning and solid mirrors.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Barber Dimes
1907 Barber Dime PR64 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Eliasberg. A surprisingly high-end coin for a PR64. The fields are bright and deeply reflective, and the obverse shows a scattering of rose and sea-green patina while the reverse is mostly untoned.
Ex: Eliasberg (Bowers and Merena, 5/1996), lot 1288.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Ex: Eliasberg (Bowers and Merena, 5/1996), lot 1288.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1907 Barber Quarter--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Strongly hairlined through the fields, especially on the obverse, though the reverse retains considerable reflectivity. Both sides have begun to retone, with blue-to-violet peripheral shades ringing silver-white to cloud-gray centers.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1907 Barber Half PR62 NGC. Both sides are pleasingly reflective beneath moderate patina, gold and violet with occasional touches of silver-gray. A number of fine hairlines hidden beneath the toning contribute to the grade; still, beautiful for a coin not awarded a Select or finer designation.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Indian Cents
1908 Indian Cent PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Strong multicolored patina brings this near-Gem specimen alive. Bold copper-orange and magenta hues supply the Red, while the Brown comes from deep violet and blue shades found mostly on the reverse. Exactingly struck and a great example for the toning enthusiast.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1908 Liberty Nickel PR64 NGC. A near-Gem with only a few modest faults visible on close inspection. Decisively detailed devices and moderately mirrored fields share rich, striped patina with mint-green, gold, and orange hues dominant. High eye appeal for the grade and for the later issue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Dimes
1908 Barber Dime PR63 NGC. Blue-green peripheral toning with glimpses of gold and violet gives way to bright silver at the centers. This solidly struck Select specimen shows two thin but long diagonal marks that cross much of the portrait, but the surfaces are pleasingly preserved otherwise.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1908 Barber Quarter PR62 NGC. Bold mirrors and rich gold and orange toning dominate the eye appeal of this proof Barber quarter, one of just 545 examples struck for the date. A number of moderate hairlines on the portrait contribute to the grade, but outside of close examination, this coin is attractive for a non-Select piece.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1908 Barber Half PR62 NGC. Both sides of this example are richly toned. The sharply struck obverse is more dusky with deep blue-green, gold-orange, and medium-gray colors, while the reverse has lighter shadings in similar hues that showcase that side's essential reflectivity. Notable eye appeal despite a number of hairlines and contact marks.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1910 Lincoln Cent PR64 Brown NGC. This sharp matte proof should satisfy almost any copper toning aficionado. The obverse offers a bold blend of orange-brown and magenta-violet, while the dusky reverse has bold midnight-blue overtones with a single arc of hot pink nestled next to the lower right rim. Census: 18 in 64 Brown, 20 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1910 Liberty Nickel PR64 PCGS. Impressively toned and a coin that displays well for the PR64 designation. Both sides are appreciably reflective through a mix of peach, gold, and blue-gray shadings. On the reverse, the upper lettering shows a few carbon spots, and a patch of hairlines is visible within the wreath.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Dimes
1910 Barber Dime PR65 PCGS. Both sides show an appealing blend of blue, orange, and lavender toning. This luminous and carefully preserved Gem is housed in a first-generation PCGS holder. One of just 551 specimens struck for this popular and surprisingly elusive issue. Population: 24 in 65, 19 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Quarters
1910 Barber Quarter PR63 Cameo NGC. Distinctly contrasted, an uncommon state for this 20th century issue, with amply frosted devices on both sides. Minimally toned at the centers with peripheral rose, violet, and blue patina of varying intensity. Scattered hairlines are noted in the fields. Census: 4 in 63 Cameo, 68 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1910 Barber Half PR66 NGC. Both sides are appreciably contrasted, the obverse to Cameo levels, though the reverse falls just shy of that level. The peripheral obverse has light golden toning, while the reverse has deeper champagne-orange that extends farther into the fields. High quality and eye appeal to match. Census: 28 in 66, 25 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1911 Lincoln Cent PR63 Brown NGC. A sharply impressed Select specimen that offers an exquisite range of colors. Both sides offer a progression from dusky orange to violet, and the satiny obverse includes additional elements of magenta and midnight-blue. Minor disturbances are present on the surfaces. Census: 16 in 63 Brown, 53 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1911 Liberty Nickel PR65 NGC. A flashy Gem with boldly gleaming mirrors and a measure of contrast on the obverse, thanks to the portrait's considerable frost. Impressively toned in shades that range from green-gold to peach, and carefully preserved with undeniable eye appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Dimes
1911 Barber Dime PR64 NGC. Silver-white through most of the centers with glimpses of green-gold at the margins. The reverse also shows a few dots of deeper color, most notably above the I in DIME. Small, scattered hairlines contribute to the grade. One of just 543 specimens struck.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1911 Barber Quarter--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Both sides gleam with irrepressible reflectivity, even though the obverse shows evidence of having retoned from a past cleaning. The blue and amber peripheral toning on each side is more extensive on the reverse, which shows only a handful of scattered hairlines.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1911 Barber Half PR64 NGC. Sharply struck and enchantingly toned with pale almost-silver centers that show just a thin wash of rose-gold. This light patina quickly yields to deeper orange and blue-violet hues in a crescent around the lower obverse and reverse. Just a few faint hairlines are hidden beneath the toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1912 Lincoln Cent--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The two sides of this matte proof share similar coloration, blue-violet and orange with an additional patch of green on the reverse, but their surface qualities are far different. The obverse has disturbed luster, a sign of a past cleaning, but the satiny reverse is near-pristine with just a few flecks of carbon.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Liberty Nickels
1912 Liberty Nickel PR64 NGC. Eye-catching gold-orange patina is the most prominent visual signature of this near-Gem specimen. Sharply detailed devices give way to fields which reveal a number of hidden hairlines under magnification. Overall, solid eye appeal for this popular final-year proof Liberty nickel issue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Dimes
1912 Barber Dime--Stained--NGC. Proof. An unusual descriptor from NGC, which suggests that the reddish-orange color which appears at the obverse rims and peripheral reverse is not toning. Otherwise, the surfaces are gleaming silver-white with considerable frostiness noted on Liberty's portrait.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Barber Quarters
1912 Barber Quarter PR62 Cameo NGC. Close inspection reveals numerous hairlines running through the obverse fields. The arm's-length view, by contrast, shows a beautifully contrasted coin, silver-white in the centers with bold blue and green color surrounding. This color reaches farther into the fields on the obverse. Census: 1 in 62 Cameo, 41 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1912 Barber Half PR65 PCGS. This attractive Gem proof is from an original mintage of just 700 pieces. Relatively few have been certified as Gems. This specimen is sharply struck and well-preserved with a light coating of speckled patina across each side attesting to the originality of the piece. Population: 15 in 65, 21 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1913 Lincoln Cent PR65 Brown NGC. From a proof mintage of 2,983 pieces, the 1913 Lincoln cent is the most available matte proof issue. That being said, the date is still rare in the PR65 Brown designation. The present coin displays intricately detailed devices and the characteristic granular surfaces are a pleasing mixture of red and golden-brown. Census: 16 in 65 Brown, 8 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Buffalo Nickels
1913 Buffalo Nickel Type One PR64 NGC. The matte proof 1913 Type One Buffalo nickel boasts a small mintage of 1,520 pieces and is always in great demand as a one-year type coin. This attractive near-Gem specimen exhibits full striking details throughout, with satiny luster and the merest hints of gold and lilac toning.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1913 Buffalo Nickel Type Two PR66 NGC. From a matte proof mintage of just 1,514 pieces, the 1913 Type Two proof Buffalo nickel is scarcer than its Type One counterpart, probably due to melting of unsold examples at year's end. The issue is popular as the first year of this popular design. This Premium Gem example is exquisitely detailed, with rich satiny luster and bright silver-gray surfaces. Census: 79 in 66, 43 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Dimes
1913 Barber Dime PR64 NGC. The 1913 proof Barber dime was a late-date, low-mintage issue, with a production total of just 622 pieces. This pleasing near-Gem specimen is well detailed, with delightful iridescent green, lavender, and blue toning at the peripheries. Census: 60 in 64, 48 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1913 Barber Quarter PR66 NGC. Only 613 proof Barber quarters were struck in 1913, to complement a small business strike total of 484,000 examples. The issue is decidedly scarce today at the Premium Gem level. Although not noted on the holder, this specimen shows strong elements of contrast between the frosty devices and the reflective fields. Just a touch of gold and lavender toning is evident on the pristine surfaces. Census: 39 in 66, 21 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1913 Barber Half PR63 PCGS. Only 627 proof Barber half dollars were minted in 1913, and the business strike total of 188,000 pieces was the third-lowest of the series. The issue is definitely scarce at the Select level today. The present coin features exquisite design detail on the mostly brilliant centers, with accents of grayish-green toning at the borders.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1914 Lincoln Cent PR66 Brown NGC. From a small mintage of 1,365 pieces, the 1914 matte proof Lincoln cent is a scarce issue in all grades, and rare in PR66 Brown. The present coin displays a razor-sharp strike, and the immaculate surfaces are a pleasing mix of rose and blue-brown. Census: 16 in 66 Brown, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Buffalo Nickels
1914 Buffalo Nickel PR65 NGC. Only 1,275 matte proof Buffalo nickels were coined in 1914, but the issue is surprisingly available today, even at the Gem level. The present coin is exquisitely detailed, as expected with the matte format. The surfaces are satiny and untoned, with no visible distractions. Overall visual appeal is terrific.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Dimes
1914 Barber Dime PR65 NGC. The year 1914 saw the smallest mintage of the series for the proof Barber dime, with only 425 pieces struck. The declining popularity of proof sets was the result of collector dissatisfaction with the matte format. The issue is scarce-to-rare in all grades. The present coin is well struck, with areas of lavender and lime-green toning. The toning is more prominent on the reverse. Census: 30 in 65, 30 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Quarters
1914 Barber Quarter PR64 NGC. A mere 380 proof Barber quarters were coined in 1914, making the issue scarce-to-rare in all grades. Wisps of green toning visit the peripheries of this otherwise untoned near-Gem specimen. Striking details are sharp throughout. No mentionable abrasions are evident to the naked eye. Census: 55 in 64, 88 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1914 Barber Half PR66 NGC. From an incredibly low mintage of 380 pieces, the 1914 proof Barber half dollar is a scarce date, but more available than the mintage suggests. Examples are definitely scarce in Premium Gem condition. The present coin displays sharp striking details, with a few wisps of greenish-gray toning on the obverse borders. Overall visual appeal is stunning. Census: 35 in 66, 15 finer (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1915 Lincoln Cent PR65 Brown NGC. Glimmers of rich umber-rose color fade into deep walnut-brown on this enchanting Gem proof. Exquisitely detailed central devices emerge from the matte smoothness of largely undisturbed fields. An incredibly appealing specimen from late in the matte proof Lincoln cent series.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Barber Dimes
1915 Barber Dime PR63 NGC. This sharply struck Select specimen has excellent eye appeal. Watery reflectivity filters through the toning over the fields, largely pale gold or blue with small areas of thicker cloud-white. Minimally hairlined, though a small circular depression is noted at the center of Liberty's cheek.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1915 Barber Quarter PR64 NGC. One of just 450 specimens produced for the issue. This near-Gem has above-average contrast for the date, though the frosty appearance of the silver-white portrait is aided by the deep blue, violet, and rose toning that drapes the fields. Strongly reflective and gorgeous for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Barber Half Dollars
1915 Barber Half PR61 NGC. Light silver-gray toning over moderately reflective surfaces with a measure of green-gold along parts of the rims. Strongly hairlined through both fields and devices, though the reverse has a better appearance than the PR61 grade might suggest. One of just 450 specimens struck for this final proof Barber half dollar issue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1916 Lincoln Cent--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. The intricate details of the early Lincoln cent, such as the texture of the president's hair, are in full display on this final-year matte proof. Both sides are over-bright from a past cleaning, which has had a lingering effect on the coin's color, reddish-orange with elements of deeper magenta and violet.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.
Proof Buffalo Nickels
1916 Buffalo Nickel PR65 NGC. Rich gold-orange color with generous elements of pink to peach at the upper reverse margins. This sharply impressed Gem proof has smooth matte surfaces and top-flight eye appeal for its challenging issue of only 600 specimens. NGC has graded 73 numerically finer pieces (3/10).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1936 Lincoln Cent Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Strong reflectivity marks this piece as the Type Two, or Brilliant Finish variety. Bold reddish-orange color is only slightly mellowed on the obverse, while the reverse has pale lime accents close to the top that seem to account for the Red and Brown designation. Modestly hairlined but with great eye appeal for the grade assigned.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
Proof Buffalo Nickels
1936 Buffalo Nickel Type One--Satin Finish PR65 NGC. Both sides are draped in pale peach patina with glints of lustrous nickel-gray. This well-defined specimen is satiny and delightful with a carefully preserved obverse. On the reverse, a few tiny carbon flecks are visible below the bison's body, but the overall eye appeal remains strong.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1936 Buffalo Nickel Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR66 NGC. The first brilliant-finish proof Buffalo nickel issue and an instant collector favorite. This gleaming Premium Gem specimen has razor-sharp detail and stunning luster. Both sides have pale green-gold edge toning that gives way to powder-blue, and the obverse also has a pink-peach central core.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Mercury Dimes
1936 Mercury Dime PR64 NGC. This sharply struck specimen is strongly mirrored through light to moderate patina. Pale gold-gray elements float through the fields, and dots of dappled apple-green and crimson toning grace the margins, more prominently on the reverse. Great eye appeal for this initial proof Mercury dime issue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Washington Quarters
1936 Washington Quarter PR63 NGC. A gleaming Select proof with largely brilliant centers and faint suggestions of green-gold toning close to the rims. The obverse is lightly hairlined, most prominently at the right field and on the lower portrait, but the reverse is better-preserved and both sides have considerable eye appeal for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1936 Walking Liberty Half PR64 NGC. Strongly gold-toned at the margins with a fade into gold-gray that turns nearly silver at the centers. This near-Gem specimen is attentively struck with great mirrors and impressive overall eye appeal, though close inspection reveals a handful of hairlines hidden by the patina.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1937 Lincoln Cent PR64 Red NGC. Attractive golden-peach color through the obverse and peripheral reverse, with the gleaming center of the latter side a more brilliant orange. Razor-sharp detail with an excellent display appearance, though the wheat ears and the field between them show minor dots of carbon.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Buffalo Nickels
1937 Buffalo Nickel PR65 NGC. This gleaming Gem proof is carefully preserved and sharply struck, but the real story is its outlandish patina. Gold to orange hues take up the most space on each side, but bold splashes and streaks of grass-green, blue, lavender, and violet-magenta toning make this a "statement" specimen.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Mercury Dimes
1937 Mercury Dime PR65 NGC. A sharply struck Gem specimen, impressive and reflective. Each side is virtually brilliant with just a suggestion of peripheral color. Excellent overall preservation, as suggested by the grade assigned, and solid quality for this challenging and lower-mintage proof Mercury dime issue.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Washington Quarters
1937 Washington Quarter PR64 NGC. Excellent mirrors with largely brilliant surfaces. Small dots of cream, green, and pepper-black visit parts of the peripheries. A shallow planchet flaw is noted in the right obverse field, and both sides show an assortment of small, scattered hairlines which account for the grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1937 Walking Liberty Half PR66 NGC. Sharply struck with strong mirrors that are most prominent in the centers. Toning develops as a thin sheen of gold-gray that quickly develops into rich orange and green-gold close to the rims. Carefully preserved beneath the patina and decidedly appealing with no individually mentionable flaws.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1938 Lincoln Cent PR65 Red NGC. Yellow-gold and pumpkin-orange patination dances over both sides of this bright, nicely preserved Gem, each of which shows a degree of field-device variance when the coin is rotated under a light source. The design elements are sharply struck save for minor softness in a couple lines of the rightmost wheat stalk.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Jefferson Nickels
1938 Jefferson Nickel PR66 NGC. A delicate blend of pastel beige-gold, powder-blue, and lavender patination adheres to the proof surfaces of this Premium Gem five cent. An impressive strike delivers strong detail to the design features, including nearly complete steps. Indeed, six steps are visible in the right (facing) parts of the portico.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
Proof Mercury Dimes
1938 Mercury Dime PR64 NGC. The 1938 dime offered here is one of just 8,728 specimens struck in the seven-year run of proof coinage from 1936 to 1942 that resulted in a number of issues that have tiny mintages by modern standards. Essentially color-free and sharply struck. A lint mark runs from the lower cap into the field.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Washington Quarters
1938 Washington Quarter PR64 NGC. A medley of pastel lemon-gold, powder-blue, and lilac patination resides on each side of this lovely near-Gem and a well executed strike imparts strong definition to the design elements. Mirrored surfaces are devoid of consequential marks. Great overall eye appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1938 Walking Liberty Half PR66 NGC. Breen (1989) writes: "Fourth hub ... with more incised detail at drapery at outstretched arm below stars." The sharp delineation is evident not only in the gown lines but in the remaining designs as well. Occasional hints of beige-gold color are visible on the nicely preserved surfaces.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1939 Lincoln Cent PR65 Red NGC. The bright yellow-gold surfaces of this fully Red Gem proof are splashed with pumpkin-orange, especially on the obverse, and a solid strike leaves strong definition on the design motifs. Well cared for and revealing just a few tiny and insignificant flecks. The reverse displays modest field-device contrast at various angles.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Jefferson Nickels
1939 Jefferson Nickel Reverse of 1938 PR65 NGC. The Reverse of 1938 shows "wavy" steps and the top step is thin. This reverse comprises the vast majority of 1939 proof nickels (David Bowers, 2007). A melange of pastel powder-blue, orange-gold, and lavender is visible on the obverse, ceding to bluish-purple on the reverse. Nicely cared for despite an occasional tiny obverse fleck.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Mercury Dimes
1939 Mercury Dime PR66 NGC. This example displays the usually seen "double ribbon end" on the lower fasces left of the D in DIME. The silvery surfaces of this Premium Gem are splashed with soft gold on the obverse and display occasional freckles of charcoal on the reverse. Devoid of contact marks and impressively struck.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Washington Quarters
1939 Washington Quarter PR64 NGC. The 1939 proof quarter is popular as the lowest mintage (8,795 pieces), meaning that no more of this number of proof sets could have been made. A veil of soft champagne color with a few speckles of purple resides on the brilliant surfaces of this sharply struck near-Gem.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1939 Walking Liberty Half PR66 NGC. Brass-gold and pale violet patina runs over the bright surfaces of this Premium Gem Walker. Exquisite delineation is visible on the design elements, including well-incised gown lines. There are no significant marks. A small toning spot is visible below the branch end.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1940 Lincoln Cent PR64 Red NGC. This near-Gem Red proof specimen is somewhat unusual in that the motifs display a satiny finish that yields a degree of contrast with the mirrored fields. Pumpkin-orange and light green surfaces exhibit well struck design features and are nicely preserved. Some tiny flecks are undisturbing.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Jefferson Nickels
1940 Jefferson Nickel Reverse of 1940 PR65 NGC. Bernard Nagengast writes in the Jefferson Nickel Analyst (second edition, 2002) that the straight-steps Reverse of 1940 proofs "always have six steps." This razor-sharp Gem is no exception. Additionally, greenish-tan and violet patina runs over the well cared-for surfaces of both sides.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Mercury Dimes
1940 Mercury Dime PR64 NGC. Breen (1989) mentions that the 1940 proof dime sometimes comes with a "broken nose" associated with a lapped die. This near-Gem is virtually complete in that regard, as well as in the case of the remaining design elements. Splashes of reddish-purple and forest-green cling to the margins and neither side reveals mentionable marks.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Washington Quarters
1940 Washington Quarter PR65 NGC. Similar to the 1937 quarter, this issue has a new hub with a sharp profile. Soft golden-tan patination resides over both sides of this pleasing Gem, each of which is devoid of mentionable contact marks or spots. Really an exceptional piece for the designated grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1940 Walking Liberty Half PR65 NGC. The 1940 half comes with a mintage of only 11,279 proofs. This Gem displays sharp definition, unlike many specimens that suffered incomplete detail because of excessive lapping. Hints of light gold and pale violet show under magnification. Nicely preserved throughout.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1941 Lincoln Cent PR65 Red NGC. The orange-gold surfaces of this fully Red Gem display wisps of soft mint-green. A well executed strike leaves sharp definition on the design motifs, further enhancing the coin's overall eye appeal. A few trivial minuscule obverse flecks do not detract. Surface brilliance is evident throughout.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Jefferson Nickels
1941 Jefferson Nickel PR66 NGC. Delicate rose-violet patination is most prevalent around the borders, framing the soft yellow-gold centers. Exquisitely detailed throughout with no marks of consequence. The few obverse flecks are also unworthy of individual mention. Wonderful technical quality and aesthetic appeal.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
Proof Mercury Dimes
1941 Mercury Dime PR67 NGC. Splashes of greenish-gold, golden-brown, light green and reddish-tan patination adhere to the obverse margins of this Superb Gem, flanking the mostly silver-gray center. The reverse, which appears untoned at first glance, reveals wisps of orange-gold and bluish-violet under high magnification. A well preserved and sharply struck piece.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Washington Quarters
1941 Washington Quarter PR65 NGC. Brilliant surfaces jump out to greet the observer of this lovely Gem. The only coloration manifests itself with occasional freckles of grayish-tan at the reverse margin. Strong definition is apparent on the design elements and neither side reveals mentionable marks.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1941 Walking Liberty Half No AW PR65 NGC. The initials have been polished off of this Gem proof Walker, which is indicated by No "AW" on the insert. Bright surfaces display some field-motif contrast at various angles, especially on the obverse. Nearly color-free except for whispers of golden-brown and apple-green at the obverse margin. Well cared for surfaces are nicely struck.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1941 Walking Liberty Half PR66 NGC. The AW monogram shows clearly on this Premium Gem representative. Light hues of variegated golden-tan and bluish-violet occupy the obverse while the reverse displays a more integrated blend of this color palette. Razor-sharp definition is evident on all the devices. Both sides appear immaculate.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1942 Lincoln Cent PR64 Red NGC. Brilliant copper-gold coloration greets the observer of this fully Red near-Gem proof cent and both sides exhibit exquisite delineation on the design features. Minute toning flecks are visible, somewhat more so on the obverse. As with the Type Two 1936 proof cents and those through 1942, the surfaces are extra brilliant, including partly mirrorlike devices (see Walter Breen, 1989, pp. 225-228).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Jefferson Nickels
1942 Jefferson Nickel Type One PR66 NGC. The Type One 1942 five cent piece contains the nickel alloy and lacks the large P mintmark above the Monticello dome. Soft champagne-tan patination covers both faces of this lovely Premium Gem proof, with an occasional splash of delicate violet joining each. The design elements are crisply impressed. A few minute marks are in line with the designated numerical grade.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
1942-P Jefferson Nickel Type Two PR66 NGC. This wartime silver alloy issue features a large P mintmark above the dome. Splashes of crimson, forest-green, and yellow-gold patina cling to the upper obverse margin. A veneer of pastel ice-blue and champagne-tan covers the remaining surfaces on both sides, joined by deeper orange-gold on the lower reverse. A sharply struck highly appealing specimen.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
Proof Mercury Dimes
1942 Mercury Dime PR66 NGC. Similar to the 1936 Type Two dime displaying extra brilliant surfaces, including the motifs which are mirrorlike. Dapples of barely discernible beige-tan are visible under magnification, especially on the obverse. A powerful strike completes the design elements and both sides are nicely preserved.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Proof Washington Quarters
1942 Washington Quarter PR65 NGC. Both sides of this Gem are highly reflective and show just a hint of nearly imperceptible golden-gray dappled color under magnification. A well executed strike sharpens the design features, heightening the coin's appeal. A few minor handling marks are unimportant.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1942 Walking Liberty Half PR66 NGC. This was the final year that proof Walking Liberty half dollars were minted, with a total of 21,120 pieces struck. Freckles of pastel multicolored toning concentrates around the margins of this Premium Gem. Sharply struck throughout and impeccably preserved.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1950 Lincoln Cent PR65 Red NGC. Attractive bluish-green and lilac accent the golden-orange surfaces of this Gem cent and a decisive strike emboldens the design elements. A few tiny obverse flecks do not detract from the coin's overall eye appeal. This is one of the later proofs coined as its surfaces are brilliant; the first proofs minted this year had a comparatively dull finish (Breen, 1989).
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Jefferson Nickels
1950 Jefferson Nickel PR67 NGC. Whispers of extremely soft violet, lavender, and gold dance across the reflective surfaces of this magnificent Superb Gem. A powerful strike imparts strong delineation to the design features. A few minuscule flecks in the lower right reverse field are unimportant.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
Proof Roosevelt Dimes
1950 Roosevelt Dime PR67 NGC. Occasional small splashes of reddish-brown are visible over both sides of this Superb Gem dime. Additionally, close inspection with a loupe reveals barely discernible traces of ice-blue and light tan, and sharply struck design features exhibit a slight amount of frost. An impeccably preserved specimen.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Washington Quarters
1950 Washington Quarter PR66 NGC. Breen (1989) writes that the 1950 quarter proof is from the retouched hub introduced in 1944 with the back hair sharper than previously. The design detail on this Premium Gem is quite strong throughout. Reflective surfaces display hints of light gold under magnification and are nicely preserved.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Franklin Half Dollars
1950 Franklin Half PR66 NGC. The year 1950 is the first to show the proof Roosevelt dime or Franklin half dollar. Freckles of beige-gold are noted on both sides of this Premium Gem half, as are hints of iridescent ice-blue and tan visible only under magnification. A few scattered light marks are undistracting.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1951 Lincoln Cent PR66 Red NGC. Rich orange-gold surfaces are blushed with lilac and sky-blue dapples, yielding magnificent coloration over both sides. An exacting strike complements this attribute, enhancing even more the coin's gorgeous eye appeal. Well cared for with no detracting marks or spots.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Jefferson Nickels
1951 Jefferson Nickel PR66 NGC. A delicate blend of soft champagne-gold, ice-blue, and lilac patina assumes slightly deeper shades on the obverse of this Premium Gem. A decisive strike imparts strong definition to the design features, with Monticello's steps just a tad short of six complete. Both sides are impeccably preserved.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Roosevelt Dimes
1951 Roosevelt Dime PR66 NGC. Dappled sky-blue, purple, and reddish-gold patination resides on both sides of this Premium Gem proof and a decisive strike brings out strong detail on the design motifs, including Roosevelt's hair, the torch lines, and the bands. An extremely appealing example that is devoid of mentionable marks.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Washington Quarters
1951 Washington Quarter PR65 NGC. Freckles of golden-brown, ice-blue, and purple gravitate to the margins of this Gem Washington quarter. The design elements are well impressed and display a degree of variance with the mirrored fields, especially on the obverse. The bright surfaces are well preserved.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Franklin Half Dollars
1951 Franklin Half PR67 NGC. This stunning Superb Gem displays a narrow band of electric-blue, lavender, and orange-gold patina clinging to the obverse margin while the same but slightly lighter colors are more diffused around the reverse border. Exquisitely struck, including virtually full clarity on the lettering on the bell, which can be unusual even for a proof. Impeccably preserved.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1952 Lincoln Cent PR64 Red NGC. This was the last year for which the mintage of Lincoln cent proofs was less than 100,000 pieces. The orange-gold surfaces of this near-Gem are imbued with subtle hints of lilac and exhibit sharply struck design motifs. Mentionable contact marks or carbon are lacking on both sides.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
Proof Jefferson Nickels
1952 Jefferson Nickel PR66 NGC. The year 1952 saw a production of 81,980 proof five cent pieces. A thin veil of beige-champagne patina laced with tints of reddish-gold adorns the well cared for surfaces of this Premium Gem. The design features display strong definition throughout. A tiny toning speck is located on the lower part of the main entrance to Monticello.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Roosevelt Dimes
1952 Roosevelt Dime PR66 NGC. Freckles of deep purple and reddish-orange concentrate around the borders of this Premium Gem. Bright reflective surfaces are nicely preserved and exhibit sharply struck design features. This issue saw a production of slightly fewer than 82,000 pieces. The circulation strike production was also relatively low at less than 100 million coins.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Washington Quarters
1952 Washington Quarter PR66 NGC. Reddish-purple and golden-brown peripheral dapples are slightly more extensive and deeper in hue on the reverse of this Premium Gem. Impeccably preserved surfaces exhibit well struck devices. This is not the "Superbird" variety that has a faint "S" inscribed near the center of the eagle's breast.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N14)
Proof Franklin Half Dollars
1952 Franklin Half PR64 NGC. This near-Gem displays watery reflectivity in the fields that yield ever so slight variance with the motifs, and freckles of reddish-purple, sky-blue, and aqua-green make their way around the margins of the nicely preserved surfaces. Sharply struck, though the usual incompleteness is noted on the back curls.
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Boca Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
Session 5
Bust Half Dollars
1807 50C Bearded Liberty, 50 Over 20 XF40 PCGS. O-111a, R.5. Obverse 8 has large stars with the left base of 1 missing. Reverse H has the denomination blundered with 50 repunched over 20 and was also used for 1807 O-112.
This middle die state piece has a light crack from the upper bust to the chin, with an additional crack through the stars at the left as described for O-111a. The die state is intermediate between O-111a and O-111b. In his notes, Don Frederick identifies a raised die defect on Liberty's face from the curl in front of the ear, nearly reaching the drapery, present on all known examples of O-111.
A pleasing example of the famous "Bearded Goddess" variety, this piece has pastel gray surfaces with darker steel and iridescent toning on both sides. This popular variety exists in several die stages from the extremely rare perfect "Beardless" obverse to the latest stages with a heavy obverse die break down from the chin.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This middle die state piece has a light crack from the upper bust to the chin, with an additional crack through the stars at the left as described for O-111a. The die state is intermediate between O-111a and O-111b. In his notes, Don Frederick identifies a raised die defect on Liberty's face from the curl in front of the ear, nearly reaching the drapery, present on all known examples of O-111.
A pleasing example of the famous "Bearded Goddess" variety, this piece has pastel gray surfaces with darker steel and iridescent toning on both sides. This popular variety exists in several die stages from the extremely rare perfect "Beardless" obverse to the latest stages with a heavy obverse die break down from the chin.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1807 50C Large Stars, 50 Over 20 Genuine PCGS. O-112, R.1. Obverse 9 has large stars with the bottom of the 1 complete. Reverse H is described at O-111a.
This is the usual early die state of the plentiful O-112 die marriage that remains popular for its blundered denomination. There are no cracks, but plain clash marks on both sides. A feature that Don Frederick described in his notes is the punctuation on the reverse. With the exception of Reverse I (1807 O-113), all 1807 and 1808 reverse dies have a small incused period following E PLURIBUS UNUM on the ribbon.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Splashes of deep brown toning appear over lighter olive and silver surfaces on both sides, with some faint accompanying hairlines that suggest this piece has been cleaned in the past.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This is the usual early die state of the plentiful O-112 die marriage that remains popular for its blundered denomination. There are no cracks, but plain clash marks on both sides. A feature that Don Frederick described in his notes is the punctuation on the reverse. With the exception of Reverse I (1807 O-113), all 1807 and 1808 reverse dies have a small incused period following E PLURIBUS UNUM on the ribbon.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Splashes of deep brown toning appear over lighter olive and silver surfaces on both sides, with some faint accompanying hairlines that suggest this piece has been cleaned in the past.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1807 50C Capped Bust, Small Stars XF45 PCGS. O-113a, R.3. Obverse 10 has small stars that are clearly separated. Reverse I has 50 C widely spaced with the C entirely under the right (facing) claw. Don Frederick notes that the lower right curve of the O in OF is recut.
This late die state piece has additional obverse and reverse cracks that are unlisted in the fourth edition of Overton, as well as clash marks that are heavier on the reverse.
Light heather-gray surfaces exhibit violet, rose, gold, and turquoise-blue toning that deepens near the borders. Splashes of tan are evident on the worn areas of the design. A few faint hairlines are visible through the toning, but are entirely trivial.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (2/1977), lot 395 as "EF-AU."
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This late die state piece has additional obverse and reverse cracks that are unlisted in the fourth edition of Overton, as well as clash marks that are heavier on the reverse.
Light heather-gray surfaces exhibit violet, rose, gold, and turquoise-blue toning that deepens near the borders. Splashes of tan are evident on the worn areas of the design. A few faint hairlines are visible through the toning, but are entirely trivial.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (2/1977), lot 395 as "EF-AU."
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1807 50C Capped Bust, Large Stars XF45 PCGS. O-114, R.3. Obverse 11 has large well-formed stars, and is usually identified by the die lumps below the 7. Each star on the obverse has a hollow center, leading Don Frederick to give the descriptive name of "volcano stars." Reverse J has 50 C moderately wide with the stem tip over the left edge of the C.
This example represents an early die state with light obverse and reverse clash marks but no cracks.
A few faint lines are visible beneath delicate reddish-gray toning with gold, blue and iridescent overtones on each side. The surfaces are slightly reflective and the eye appeal is excellent. Traces of luster are still visible in the protected areas.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This example represents an early die state with light obverse and reverse clash marks but no cracks.
A few faint lines are visible beneath delicate reddish-gray toning with gold, blue and iridescent overtones on each side. The surfaces are slightly reflective and the eye appeal is excellent. Traces of luster are still visible in the protected areas.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1808/7 50C XF45 PCGS. O-101, R.1. Obverse 1 is the overdate obverse with clear signs of a 7 inside the upper loop of the 8 and above the upper left curve of that digit. Reverse A has a gap in the leg feathers just right of the shield border. Neither die was used for any other marriages, true for every 1808 die marriage except O-108 and 109 that shared a common reverse die.
This sharply defined piece exhibits the earlier obverse die cracks including a crack from the edge to the 1 that fails to continue into the drapery. There is no evidence of a crack through the stars on the right. All of the reverse die cracks described in Overton are present.
Minor handling marks on each side are consistent with the grade of this pleasing half dollar. Both sides have pewter gray surfaces with peripheral accents of gold and sea-green through the stars and letters.
Ex: The Baltimore Sale (Kagin's, 8/1985), lot 492.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
This sharply defined piece exhibits the earlier obverse die cracks including a crack from the edge to the 1 that fails to continue into the drapery. There is no evidence of a crack through the stars on the right. All of the reverse die cracks described in Overton are present.
Minor handling marks on each side are consistent with the grade of this pleasing half dollar. Both sides have pewter gray surfaces with peripheral accents of gold and sea-green through the stars and letters.
Ex: The Baltimore Sale (Kagin's, 8/1985), lot 492.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1808 50C AU53 PCGS. O-102a, R.2. Obverse 2 has the date widely spaced with 08 closer than 180. Reverse B has a bold oval center dot near the junction of the left wing and the shield. Reverse F of O-106 has a smaller round center dot in the same position. Overton's split left talon also appears on Reverse C, so is an unreliable diagnostic. In practice, the State a die cracks are used to identify O-102.
The usual late die state with obverse and reverse die cracks. The obverse has a crack from the border to outer left curve of the 0, continuing into the hair curls and terminating in a large triangular die break just below the hair ribbon. Another crack begins at that die chip and extends through the hair curls to the B in LIBERTY and the border at 11:30. Additional obverse cracks, if they are present, are extremely faint. The reverse has all of the cracks described for O-102a.
This lovely AU53 example has lustrous pewter gray surfaces with attractive gold toning on each side. Traces of high point wear show a natural tan color. A few trivial marks are evident in the upper reverse field.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
The usual late die state with obverse and reverse die cracks. The obverse has a crack from the border to outer left curve of the 0, continuing into the hair curls and terminating in a large triangular die break just below the hair ribbon. Another crack begins at that die chip and extends through the hair curls to the B in LIBERTY and the border at 11:30. Additional obverse cracks, if they are present, are extremely faint. The reverse has all of the cracks described for O-102a.
This lovely AU53 example has lustrous pewter gray surfaces with attractive gold toning on each side. Traces of high point wear show a natural tan color. A few trivial marks are evident in the upper reverse field.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1808 50C AU55 PCGS. O-103, R.1. The recut star 9 quickly identifies Obverse 3. The Overton diagnostic is the missing left base of 1, unreliable as O-108 is also missing the left base, and most other 1808 obverse dies have a broken or patched left base to the 1. Reverse C has the bases of A and M solidly joined, the only instance in 1808 although some others are extremely close.
An early die state exhibiting sharp design details. The obverse die is perfect. The reverse has a single die crack from the border over NI to the tops of TED, returning to the border over ST.
Lustrous light silver-gray surfaces on this Choice AU example have considerable delicate gold and blue toning, with traces of wear appearing as pewter gray color.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
An early die state exhibiting sharp design details. The obverse die is perfect. The reverse has a single die crack from the border over NI to the tops of TED, returning to the border over ST.
Lustrous light silver-gray surfaces on this Choice AU example have considerable delicate gold and blue toning, with traces of wear appearing as pewter gray color.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1808 50C Genuine PCGS. O-104, R.2. Obverse 4 has a diagonal die line from the top of the headband over the space between R and T. Reverse D has a prominent die line from the top edge of the stem tip, nearly rich the inside talon of the right claw.
A middle die state example with no evidence of die cracks on either side, but with clear peripheral flowlines on each side. Struck very slightly off-center toward 6 o'clock.
XF40 Details, Cleaned. The light silver-gray fields show faint hairlines with a minor scratch in the left obverse field. Traces of luster remain on both sides, with attractive peripheral iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
A middle die state example with no evidence of die cracks on either side, but with clear peripheral flowlines on each side. Struck very slightly off-center toward 6 o'clock.
XF40 Details, Cleaned. The light silver-gray fields show faint hairlines with a minor scratch in the left obverse field. Traces of luster remain on both sides, with attractive peripheral iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1808 50C AU55 PCGS. O-105, R.3. Star 7 points to the lower edge of the upper hair curl on Obverse 5. Every other 1808 obverse has star 7 pointing to the lower hair curl. Reverse E has ATE of STATES each leaning to the right.
The top of E on the scroll is partially filled on this later die state piece. Both dies are lightly flowlined and the reverse has faint clash marks.
Lustrous ivory surfaces show traces of delicate peripheral gold toning, especially visible on the obverse. A few faint hairlines are mostly only visible with magnification. Darker gray patina appears on the worn parts of the devices.
Edge 55: FIFTY is doubled.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
The top of E on the scroll is partially filled on this later die state piece. Both dies are lightly flowlined and the reverse has faint clash marks.
Lustrous ivory surfaces show traces of delicate peripheral gold toning, especially visible on the obverse. A few faint hairlines are mostly only visible with magnification. Darker gray patina appears on the worn parts of the devices.
Edge 55: FIFTY is doubled.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1808 50C Genuine PCGS. O-106a, R.2. Obverse 6 has stars 5 and 6 closer than stars 6 and 7. Reverse F has the end of the scroll minutely left of center below the M. All other 1808 varieties have the scroll ending right of center below that letter.
This is an early stage of O-106a with the bisecting obverse die crack faint but visible. The top part of this crack through the E and B of LIBERTY, and on to the border at 11:30, is similar to that found on O-102a. No other cracks are seen on either side. In his notes, Don Frederick questions the existence of the perfect obverse state.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. The surfaces have a slightly polished appearance with a few tiny dents on the obverse. However, the subtle iridescent toning improves its overall eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This is an early stage of O-106a with the bisecting obverse die crack faint but visible. The top part of this crack through the E and B of LIBERTY, and on to the border at 11:30, is similar to that found on O-102a. No other cracks are seen on either side. In his notes, Don Frederick questions the existence of the perfect obverse state.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. The surfaces have a slightly polished appearance with a few tiny dents on the obverse. However, the subtle iridescent toning improves its overall eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1808 50C AU53 PCGS. O-107a, R.2. Obverse 7 has a shallow crescent at the throat. Reverse G has a quadruple center dot just above the junction of the shield and left wing.
This is an intermediate state between O-107 and O-107a. The obverse has a faint die crack from the border to star 5, the cap, and stars 8 and 9. The reverse has a crack through NITE. The additional cracks of O-107a are absent.
Both sides have pewter-gray toning over faint hairlines. Additional handling marks are also present. The obverse has peripheral blue, lilac, and gold toning, and the reverse has lighter gold, violet, and sea-green toning. Adequate luster is still present.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
This is an intermediate state between O-107 and O-107a. The obverse has a faint die crack from the border to star 5, the cap, and stars 8 and 9. The reverse has a crack through NITE. The additional cracks of O-107a are absent.
Both sides have pewter-gray toning over faint hairlines. Additional handling marks are also present. The obverse has peripheral blue, lilac, and gold toning, and the reverse has lighter gold, violet, and sea-green toning. Adequate luster is still present.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1808 50C AU50 PCGS. O-108a, R.3. Stars 7 and 8 point between border dentils on Obverse 8. A short curl below the R in LIBERTY barely pierces the bottom edge of the cap below the actual headband. Reverse H has 50 C spaced three mm. apart. Only Obverse 1 of the overdate has a similar spacing, and only Obverse 10 of O-110 has a wider spacing. The reverse die was also used for O-109.
The obverse has heavy clash marks and the reverse is cracked through the tops of ED STATES OF AM.
This pleasing late die state pieces has considerable luster remaining on light pewter-gray surfaces. A hint of rose and lilac toning is present along the extreme outer borders. The surfaces are delightful and the overall eye appeal is excellent.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
The obverse has heavy clash marks and the reverse is cracked through the tops of ED STATES OF AM.
This pleasing late die state pieces has considerable luster remaining on light pewter-gray surfaces. A hint of rose and lilac toning is present along the extreme outer borders. The surfaces are delightful and the overall eye appeal is excellent.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1808 50C AU55 PCGS. O-109, R.3. Obverse 9 has stars 1 and 7 each pointing to the center of a dentil. Reverse H is described above for O-108.
Only a few of the many obverse die cracks of the late die state coins are evident on this example. Careful study is required to determine what features on the obverse are cracks rather than clash marks. Partial reverse border details are visible.
Nearly full mint brilliance remains with ivory surfaces and delicate gold toning on each side. The surfaces have only a few trivial imperfections, and the eye appeal is excellent.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Only a few of the many obverse die cracks of the late die state coins are evident on this example. Careful study is required to determine what features on the obverse are cracks rather than clash marks. Partial reverse border details are visible.
Nearly full mint brilliance remains with ivory surfaces and delicate gold toning on each side. The surfaces have only a few trivial imperfections, and the eye appeal is excellent.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1808 50C Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.5. The digits are closer together from left to right, with 18 wide and 08 narrow. This obverse is normally identified from the State a crack, but it is absent on this piece. The reverse has 50 C spaced wider than on any other reverse of the date.
This is among the earliest die states seen, with no evidence of obverse or reverse die cracks, and it is particularly rare as such. The "small circular break" from the scroll under the M in AMERICA appears to be a clash mark or other die defect. Prior to publication of the third edition of Overton in 1990, only specialists like Don Frederick distinguished between early and late die states of O-110.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Hairlines are visible on the reflective light gray surfaces of this important half dollar. Both sides are beginning to acquire delicate gold and pale blue toning, barely evident.
Ex: Jess Peters (unknown sale), lot 1002.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This is among the earliest die states seen, with no evidence of obverse or reverse die cracks, and it is particularly rare as such. The "small circular break" from the scroll under the M in AMERICA appears to be a clash mark or other die defect. Prior to publication of the third edition of Overton in 1990, only specialists like Don Frederick distinguished between early and late die states of O-110.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Hairlines are visible on the reflective light gray surfaces of this important half dollar. Both sides are beginning to acquire delicate gold and pale blue toning, barely evident.
Ex: Jess Peters (unknown sale), lot 1002.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1808 50C Genuine PCGS. O-110a, R-4+. The obverse and reverse are described above for O-110. This late die state example has a heavy crack through star 7 to the nose, and prominent reverse die cracks as described in Overton. The "small circular break" remains constant from the early state to the late state.
XF40 Details, Rim Dents. The obverse has a rim dent at 5 o'clock, with other minor rim bruises. Light silver-gray surfaces exhibit delicate peripheral gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
XF40 Details, Rim Dents. The obverse has a rim dent at 5 o'clock, with other minor rim bruises. Light silver-gray surfaces exhibit delicate peripheral gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C XXX Edge Genuine PCGS. O-101, R.5. Star 1 points to the upper half of a dentil and star 7 points to the lower half of a dentil. This obverse and obverse 2 are similar, and share the same reverse die, but the position of stars 1 and 7 will distinguish between them. The reverse die has the U of UNITED broadly recut below. This reverse also appears on O-102 and O-110.
A fine obverse die crack joins the base of all four digits. A faint die crack from the center of star 6 extends through the center of star 7 into the field. The reverse has a faint clash mark from the right wing tip to the arrows and C of 50 C.
XF45 Details, Cleaned. Despite being cleaned, this example retains some luster. The surfaces are light silver-gray with wispy champagne color and a few splashes of deeper gold at the left obverse. A few minor scratches are evident at the lower reverse. Despite its imperfections, this piece easily ranks in the Condition Census of the variety.
Edge 30: FIFTY CENTS HALF A DOLLAR. The edge is the XXX type, one of two experimental edge types exclusive to 1809.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
A fine obverse die crack joins the base of all four digits. A faint die crack from the center of star 6 extends through the center of star 7 into the field. The reverse has a faint clash mark from the right wing tip to the arrows and C of 50 C.
XF45 Details, Cleaned. Despite being cleaned, this example retains some luster. The surfaces are light silver-gray with wispy champagne color and a few splashes of deeper gold at the left obverse. A few minor scratches are evident at the lower reverse. Despite its imperfections, this piece easily ranks in the Condition Census of the variety.
Edge 30: FIFTY CENTS HALF A DOLLAR. The edge is the XXX type, one of two experimental edge types exclusive to 1809.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C Normal Edge Genuine PCGS. O-102a, R.1. Obverse 2 has a short spine visible below the northeast point of star 7, about half the length of that star point. Reverse A has the U of UNITED broadly recut below. This reverse also appears on O-101 and O-110.
The obverse has a faint die crack through the base of 180, extending left into the field toward the drapery. A second crack begins under the left serif of the 1, extending through the drapery to the center of stars 1 through 4. The reverse has a die crack through the tops of UNITED STATES to the border over O. That crack actually appears to start at the lowest arrowhead, although it is extremely faint before it reaches the legend.
AU58 Details, Questionable color. The strike is sharp and considerable satin luster is visible beneath iridescent toning. The centers are gold and violet, with brilliant blue and lemon-yellow toning at the borders. While the toning may be artificial, it still lends considerable eye appeal to this important near-Mint half dollar.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse has a faint die crack through the base of 180, extending left into the field toward the drapery. A second crack begins under the left serif of the 1, extending through the drapery to the center of stars 1 through 4. The reverse has a die crack through the tops of UNITED STATES to the border over O. That crack actually appears to start at the lowest arrowhead, although it is extremely faint before it reaches the legend.
AU58 Details, Questionable color. The strike is sharp and considerable satin luster is visible beneath iridescent toning. The centers are gold and violet, with brilliant blue and lemon-yellow toning at the borders. While the toning may be artificial, it still lends considerable eye appeal to this important near-Mint half dollar.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C Normal Edge AU55 PCGS. O-103, R.1. Raised spines in the field near several stars, especially stars 5, 11, and 12, identify Obverse 3. The reverse has a long die line extending the top of the shield well into the right wing. The obverse die appeared first on O-104, next on O-105, and finally on O-103.
The obverse has a faint die crack from the base of 18 to the drapery and on to star 1. The heavy peripheral flowlines obscure the crack. There are no obvious reverse die cracks, but the entire die is well worn with the appearance of die rust over much of its surfaces. The olive branch has a patterned appearance from the die roughness that Don Frederick described as a "bark design."
This Choice AU piece is a lovely specimen with nearly full frosty luster. Both sides have light silver-gray color with attractive peripheral gold toning. The drapery clasp and other central obverse devices are weak as usual for the variety, according to Frederick's notes.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
The obverse has a faint die crack from the base of 18 to the drapery and on to star 1. The heavy peripheral flowlines obscure the crack. There are no obvious reverse die cracks, but the entire die is well worn with the appearance of die rust over much of its surfaces. The olive branch has a patterned appearance from the die roughness that Don Frederick described as a "bark design."
This Choice AU piece is a lovely specimen with nearly full frosty luster. Both sides have light silver-gray color with attractive peripheral gold toning. The drapery clasp and other central obverse devices are weak as usual for the variety, according to Frederick's notes.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1809 50C Normal Edge Genuine PCGS. O-104, Low R.5. Raised spines in the field near several stars, especially stars 5, 11, and 12, identify the obverse. Obverse 3 was first used for O-104, then O-105 and O-103. The reverse has a vertical line at the lowest four crossbars of the shield, just inside the left shield border. A spine extends the leaf closest to the wing tip.
There is no evidence of the obverse die crack that is observed on O-103. Both reverse die cracks mentioned in Overton are present.
XF40 Details, Environmental damage. Both sides have pewter-gray at the centers, with hints of heather on the reverse. The toning deepens to steel-blue near the borders. The obverse has a line of darker toning that appears to have some slight roughness, and may be the remnants of a rubber band.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
There is no evidence of the obverse die crack that is observed on O-103. Both reverse die cracks mentioned in Overton are present.
XF40 Details, Environmental damage. Both sides have pewter-gray at the centers, with hints of heather on the reverse. The toning deepens to steel-blue near the borders. The obverse has a line of darker toning that appears to have some slight roughness, and may be the remnants of a rubber band.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C Normal Edge AU53 PCGS. O-105, R.2. Raised spines in the field near several stars, especially stars 5, 11, and 12, identify Obverse 3. Reverse D has a die line that extends the leaf left of 50 to the border. That leaf has an internal hollow area.
The obverse is flowlines, but has no evidence of the die crack on O-103. The reverse die crack in Overton is prominent on this example.
Light silver surfaces have considerable satin luster with faint blue and amber toning highlights on each side. The surfaces are excellent quality for the grade. This appealing piece will serve a variety, date, or type collector well. Traces of deeper gray color mark the minor worn spots on the design high points.
Don Frederick notes that "this is the much rarer extra large and thinner planchet sub-variety."
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
The obverse is flowlines, but has no evidence of the die crack on O-103. The reverse die crack in Overton is prominent on this example.
Light silver surfaces have considerable satin luster with faint blue and amber toning highlights on each side. The surfaces are excellent quality for the grade. This appealing piece will serve a variety, date, or type collector well. Traces of deeper gray color mark the minor worn spots on the design high points.
Don Frederick notes that "this is the much rarer extra large and thinner planchet sub-variety."
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1809 50C Normal Edge Genuine PCGS. O-106, R.3. The left base of the N in UNITED is recut above, and that is diagnostic for the variety. There is also a long die line from the right top of the shield, well into the right wing, similar to that of O-103, but closer to the top edge of the wing.
An obverse die crack joins all stars on the left, as usual. The reverse has minor clash marks and both sides have peripheral flow lines.
AU58 Details, Cleaned. This frosty and lustrous near-Mint specimen is brilliant with light ivory surfaces and peripheral gold accents. The design elements are boldly detailed and the overall eye appeal is excellent. Only slight weakness is noted in the feathers left of the shield.
Edge 30: FIFTY CENTS HALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
An obverse die crack joins all stars on the left, as usual. The reverse has minor clash marks and both sides have peripheral flow lines.
AU58 Details, Cleaned. This frosty and lustrous near-Mint specimen is brilliant with light ivory surfaces and peripheral gold accents. The design elements are boldly detailed and the overall eye appeal is excellent. Only slight weakness is noted in the feathers left of the shield.
Edge 30: FIFTY CENTS HALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C III Edge AU53 PCGS. O-107a, R.4. The obverse has the fore curl joined to the headband. A sharp die defect mount between the O and C identifies the reverse that was also used on O-108.
This late die state piece requires careful examination to correctly record the obverse die cracks. The reverse is clashed with embossed segments and a rough die defect at the left outer edge of the C in 50C.
A highly lustrous piece with bright silver surfaces, this example has a few splashes of gold on the obverse. A few minor imperfections are entirely trivial. Although shy of the Condition Census, this example is probably in the top 20 for the variety.
Edge 52: CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAFRIFTY.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This late die state piece requires careful examination to correctly record the obverse die cracks. The reverse is clashed with embossed segments and a rough die defect at the left outer edge of the C in 50C.
A highly lustrous piece with bright silver surfaces, this example has a few splashes of gold on the obverse. A few minor imperfections are entirely trivial. Although shy of the Condition Census, this example is probably in the top 20 for the variety.
Edge 52: CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAFRIFTY.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C III Edge AU50 PCGS. O-107a, R.4. Same dies as the previous lot.
An extremely late die state, with the obverse die shattered. The reverse has minor die cracks and clash marks.
This lovely piece has pleasing ivory and light gray surfaces with considerable luster. The surfaces are pristine for the grade with only a few trivial marks.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
An extremely late die state, with the obverse die shattered. The reverse has minor die cracks and clash marks.
This lovely piece has pleasing ivory and light gray surfaces with considerable luster. The surfaces are pristine for the grade with only a few trivial marks.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C III Edge Genuine PCGS. O-108, R.4. A sharp die defect mount between the O and C identifies the reverse that was also used on O-108. The obverse has a gap between the top of the fore curl and the headband.
This early die state has only slight evidence of the Star 4 crack in Overton. The reverse has minor clash marks.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. A few splashes of gold and iridescent toning appear over mostly light silver-gray surfaces. Minor hairlines and other imperfections are evident. This piece is close to the Condition Census.
Ex: Stack's (12/1967), lot 2507 as "choice Very Fine, nearly Extremely Fine. Considerable mint luster."
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This early die state has only slight evidence of the Star 4 crack in Overton. The reverse has minor clash marks.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. A few splashes of gold and iridescent toning appear over mostly light silver-gray surfaces. Minor hairlines and other imperfections are evident. This piece is close to the Condition Census.
Ex: Stack's (12/1967), lot 2507 as "choice Very Fine, nearly Extremely Fine. Considerable mint luster."
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C III Edge AU53 PCGS. O-109, R.3. The obverse has a slight gap between the top of the fore curl and the headband, as on O-108. The stem on the reverse is over the inside left curve of the C.
Both dies are virtually perfect with no die cracks or other defects, and no evidence of lapping. A single faint clash mark is visible beneath the right wing. The obverse is an earlier state than O-108, confirming that this variety was struck before O-108.
A delightful half dollar with fully prooflike surfaces on both sides. The junction between the fields and devices is always crisp, as expected on early proof coins. The strike is bold, although weakness appears on the eagle's claws and elsewhere. Both sides have splendid light to medium gold toning with iridescent peripheries. Minor hairlines and other handling marks are present on both sides.
In his Proof Encyclopedia (p. 37), Walter Breen writes about this coin as a proof: "Overton 109, earliest state. William R. Hall, San Francisco, seen at a convention in Sept. 1976." General numismatic wisdom suggests that no coins dated prior to 1817 were struck as proofs. However, exceptional pieces exist from before 1817, such as this half dollar. The jury is out regarding the status of this coin as a proof, specimen strike, or prooflike business strike. However, bidders at the sale will clearly answer the question.
Ex: William R. Hall Coins, San Francisco.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both dies are virtually perfect with no die cracks or other defects, and no evidence of lapping. A single faint clash mark is visible beneath the right wing. The obverse is an earlier state than O-108, confirming that this variety was struck before O-108.
A delightful half dollar with fully prooflike surfaces on both sides. The junction between the fields and devices is always crisp, as expected on early proof coins. The strike is bold, although weakness appears on the eagle's claws and elsewhere. Both sides have splendid light to medium gold toning with iridescent peripheries. Minor hairlines and other handling marks are present on both sides.
In his Proof Encyclopedia (p. 37), Walter Breen writes about this coin as a proof: "Overton 109, earliest state. William R. Hall, San Francisco, seen at a convention in Sept. 1976." General numismatic wisdom suggests that no coins dated prior to 1817 were struck as proofs. However, exceptional pieces exist from before 1817, such as this half dollar. The jury is out regarding the status of this coin as a proof, specimen strike, or prooflike business strike. However, bidders at the sale will clearly answer the question.
Ex: William R. Hall Coins, San Francisco.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C III Edge AU50 PCGS. O-109, R.3. The dies of O-109 are described above.
Like the previous piece, this one is struck from nearly perfect dies. There are no die cracks or other die imperfections, other than faint clash marks.
Mostly brilliant silver-gray surfaces have a few splashes of gold, powder blue, and iridescent toning. Faint hairlines are present in addition to noticeable luster. Don Frederick notes that this piece is on an extra large planchet.
Ex: Fred O'Brien; Floyd Farley.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Like the previous piece, this one is struck from nearly perfect dies. There are no die cracks or other die imperfections, other than faint clash marks.
Mostly brilliant silver-gray surfaces have a few splashes of gold, powder blue, and iridescent toning. Faint hairlines are present in addition to noticeable luster. Don Frederick notes that this piece is on an extra large planchet.
Ex: Fred O'Brien; Floyd Farley.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1809 50C XXX Edge Genuine PCGS. O-110, High R.4. This is the same obverse die as O-108 and O-109; in this marriage it is always cracked through star 4. The reverse has AM lightly joined with the left base of M higher.
The crack through star 4 terminates in die lumps in the field. There is no evidence of the pointed segments in the field above the eagle's head on this early die state specimen. Don Frederick writes that this is "the almost unique very early die state unknown to Overton. Before reverse die becomes damaged." The early die state is considered R.6 today.
AU50 Details, Questionable Color. Pewter-gray surfaces serve as a backdrop for deeper heather and lilac toning. Faint reflectivity is evident in the fields. The reverse has a single ebony toning spot on the shield.
Edge 5: FIFTY CENTS OHALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The crack through star 4 terminates in die lumps in the field. There is no evidence of the pointed segments in the field above the eagle's head on this early die state specimen. Don Frederick writes that this is "the almost unique very early die state unknown to Overton. Before reverse die becomes damaged." The early die state is considered R.6 today.
AU50 Details, Questionable Color. Pewter-gray surfaces serve as a backdrop for deeper heather and lilac toning. Faint reflectivity is evident in the fields. The reverse has a single ebony toning spot on the shield.
Edge 5: FIFTY CENTS OHALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C XXX Edge Genuine PCGS. O-110, High R.4. The O-110 dies are described above.
The latest die state with the crack through star 4 now reaching Liberty's chin. The reverse has sharp pointed segments above the eagle's head. This is the usual die state of O-110 familiar to Overton and other contemporary collectors.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Despite the obverse and reverse hairlines, this specimen is attractive with ivory centers and deep blue toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The latest die state with the crack through star 4 now reaching Liberty's chin. The reverse has sharp pointed segments above the eagle's head. This is the usual die state of O-110 familiar to Overton and other contemporary collectors.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Despite the obverse and reverse hairlines, this specimen is attractive with ivory centers and deep blue toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C Normal Edge Genuine PCGS. O-111, R.2. A defect on the lower edge of bust identified the O-111 die marriage.
This early die state piece has strong obverse and reverse borders with no evidence of die cracks on either side.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Pewter-gray surfaces exhibit minor hairlines, with a small area of heavier tooling just above 50C.
Edge 56: FIFTYFTY CENTCENTS OR HALFF A A DOLLAR. The edge was lettered twice.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This early die state piece has strong obverse and reverse borders with no evidence of die cracks on either side.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Pewter-gray surfaces exhibit minor hairlines, with a small area of heavier tooling just above 50C.
Edge 56: FIFTYFTY CENTCENTS OR HALFF A A DOLLAR. The edge was lettered twice.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C Normal Edge AU53 PCGS. O-112, Low R.5. The upright of the E on the scroll is below the extreme left serif of the D in UNITED, and that is diagnostic for the O-112 die marriage.
Small die lumps below the M and E in AMERICA appear to be constant on all known examples of this die marriage.
Pale heather and gray at the centers give way to beautiful emerald-green and gold toning closer to the borders. The strike is typically weak, especially at the left wing. This example is undoubtedly a Condition Census representative. Few high grade pieces have been offered recently, and the finest known is just AU58. According to Stephen Herrman's records, only the most recent previous appearance of an AU example was a decade ago in August 2000.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Small die lumps below the M and E in AMERICA appear to be constant on all known examples of this die marriage.
Pale heather and gray at the centers give way to beautiful emerald-green and gold toning closer to the borders. The strike is typically weak, especially at the left wing. This example is undoubtedly a Condition Census representative. Few high grade pieces have been offered recently, and the finest known is just AU58. According to Stephen Herrman's records, only the most recent previous appearance of an AU example was a decade ago in August 2000.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C Normal Edge Genuine PCGS. O-113a, R.5. The A and M in AMERICA are extremely close and appear to touch. In practice, the reverse die cracks usually identify O-113.
The reverse has a number of die cracks. The primary crack begins at the border over I in UNITED and continues clockwise through the legend to the border near the arrows. A second crack begins at the C of AMERICA and crosses the claws and olive leaves to the border below U. A third crack from the border crosses the lowest leaf pair to the tops of 50 C and beyond. A fourth crack begins at the primary crack between S and O, and crosses the scroll to the neck, shield, and tail feathers, on its way to the olive leaves.
This late die state piece has several reverse die cracks.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. The surfaces are mostly bright silver-gray with areas of pale gold toning. Both sides have the usual handling marks expected at this grade level. The eagle's neck and left wing are ill-defined as usual. Visually equal to the Overton plate coin, this piece is probably the second finest of the late die states, and should rank in the Condition Census for the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The reverse has a number of die cracks. The primary crack begins at the border over I in UNITED and continues clockwise through the legend to the border near the arrows. A second crack begins at the C of AMERICA and crosses the claws and olive leaves to the border below U. A third crack from the border crosses the lowest leaf pair to the tops of 50 C and beyond. A fourth crack begins at the primary crack between S and O, and crosses the scroll to the neck, shield, and tail feathers, on its way to the olive leaves.
This late die state piece has several reverse die cracks.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. The surfaces are mostly bright silver-gray with areas of pale gold toning. Both sides have the usual handling marks expected at this grade level. The eagle's neck and left wing are ill-defined as usual. Visually equal to the Overton plate coin, this piece is probably the second finest of the late die states, and should rank in the Condition Census for the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C Normal Edge Genuine PCGS. O-114a, R.5. A series of diagonal die lines is usually visible through the TA of STATES. They are prominent on this example, and positively identify the O-114 die marriage.
This late die state piece has all of the reverse die cracks described for O-114a in the fourth edition of Overton.
XF40 Details, Cleaned. While some evidence of cleaning is noted, this is an attractive and natural appearing half dollar with pastel gold, blue, and green toning on each side. No pieces finer than XF45 have been offered in auctions recorded in Stephen Herrman's reference. Despite its imperfections, the Frederick Collection coin appears to rank in the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This late die state piece has all of the reverse die cracks described for O-114a in the fourth edition of Overton.
XF40 Details, Cleaned. While some evidence of cleaning is noted, this is an attractive and natural appearing half dollar with pastel gold, blue, and green toning on each side. No pieces finer than XF45 have been offered in auctions recorded in Stephen Herrman's reference. Despite its imperfections, the Frederick Collection coin appears to rank in the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1809 50C Normal Edge Genuine PCGS. O-115a, R.3. The first line of the fifth shield stripe extends below the shield border on this plentiful variety.
All of the die cracks and other imperfections of the late die state O-115a are present as Overton describes them.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Actually this medium gray piece has the appearance that it was whizzed at a time when that process was popular.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
All of the die cracks and other imperfections of the late die state O-115a are present as Overton describes them.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Actually this medium gray piece has the appearance that it was whizzed at a time when that process was popular.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1810 50C AU55 PCGS. O-101a, R.1. The obverse has extensive cracks with a tiny rim break below star 1. This lovely, lustrous Choice AU has excellent surfaces with silver-gray at the centers, and deeper gold and iridescent toning in the peripheral areas. The strike is especially bold, with nearly full detail in the left wing.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1810 50C Genuine PCGS. O-102a, R.1. All three arrowheads are recut on this reverse. Both sides have fine die cracks. The reverse crack circles clockwise from the border at the arrow points to the tops of UNITED STATES.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. An attractive, lustrous example with mostly bright silver surfaces, faint cleaning lines, and pleasing peripheral iridescence.
Ex: Pine Tree (11/1975), lot 574.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. An attractive, lustrous example with mostly bright silver surfaces, faint cleaning lines, and pleasing peripheral iridescence.
Ex: Pine Tree (11/1975), lot 574.
1810 50C Genuine PCGS. O-103, R.2. A die lump between the 0 and C of the denomination identifies this as the same reverse die that appeared earlier on 1809 O-107 and 108. The usual die state although the chin is quite sharp. The obverse also appeared on 1810 O-102.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Both sides have attractive gold color over silver-gray surfaces. Considerable satin luster remains visible beneath the toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Both sides have attractive gold color over silver-gray surfaces. Considerable satin luster remains visible beneath the toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1810 50C AU55 PCGS. O-104a, R.3. The obverse is cracked from below the bust to the drapery, first four stars, and the forecurl, with a branch from star 3 to the border. The reverse is cracked through the tops of TED STATE. Both sides retain complete border details.
This lovely and original half dollar nearly full luster with gray-gold and pale heather surfaces. A few dark toning streaks are evident on the obverse.
From Superior's Gilhousen Collection sale where it was graded "About Almost Uncirculated," and their Mount Vernon sale where it realized $145.
Ex: Superior (10/1973), lot 894; Superior (11/1976), lot 497.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
This lovely and original half dollar nearly full luster with gray-gold and pale heather surfaces. A few dark toning streaks are evident on the obverse.
From Superior's Gilhousen Collection sale where it was graded "About Almost Uncirculated," and their Mount Vernon sale where it realized $145.
Ex: Superior (10/1973), lot 894; Superior (11/1976), lot 497.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1810 50C MS61 NGC. O-105, R.2. Both sides have faint clash marks. This Mint State piece exhibits narrow but full obverse border details. About 75% of the reverse border details are still visible.
This lovely piece has full frosty mint luster with brilliant silver surfaces and delicate gold toning. A few random surface marks on each side prevent a higher grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
This lovely piece has full frosty mint luster with brilliant silver surfaces and delicate gold toning. A few random surface marks on each side prevent a higher grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1810 50C AU55 PCGS. O-106a, R.3. The obverse rim is flattened from 9:30 to 11:30. The reverse rim is flattened from 5:30 to 7:30. Slight die rotation places the two positions opposite each other.
This attractive example from the Frederick Collection has weak peripheral details at the flattened areas of the rims, but it has sharp design definition elsewhere. The surfaces have nearly full luster with a trace of wear. Both sides have light gray with lighter ivory color.
Edge 47: CENTS OR HALF A DOL. The rim flattening has obliterated some of the edge lettering.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
This attractive example from the Frederick Collection has weak peripheral details at the flattened areas of the rims, but it has sharp design definition elsewhere. The surfaces have nearly full luster with a trace of wear. Both sides have light gray with lighter ivory color.
Edge 47: CENTS OR HALF A DOL. The rim flattening has obliterated some of the edge lettering.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1810 50C Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.3. The reverse has the C in AMERICA recut below. This is an early die state with no die cracks on either side.
XF40 Details, Cleaned. Pleasing pewter-gray surfaces have light cleaning lines on each side. Modest surface marks are visible on each side, as expected for the grade.
Edge 49: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLFLIAFRTY.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
XF40 Details, Cleaned. Pleasing pewter-gray surfaces have light cleaning lines on each side. Modest surface marks are visible on each side, as expected for the grade.
Edge 49: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLFLIAFRTY.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1810 50C Genuine PCGS. O-107a, R.3. This intermediate state has the obverse of O-107 and the reverse of O-107a.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides are noticeably cleaned with heavy lines and other slight surface alteration. The surfaces are medium gray with splashes of deep steel on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides are noticeably cleaned with heavy lines and other slight surface alteration. The surfaces are medium gray with splashes of deep steel on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1810 50C AU53 PCGS. O-108, R.3. The reverse of O-108 has a short spine up from the junction of the left wing and the shield, below the left corner of the shield.
This piece has the usual cracks with full obverse border detail and nearly full reverse border detail.
The surfaces of this lovely AU example have faint roughness, but both sides have lovely gold and iridescent toning. The obverse toning is deeper than the reverse toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
This piece has the usual cracks with full obverse border detail and nearly full reverse border detail.
The surfaces of this lovely AU example have faint roughness, but both sides have lovely gold and iridescent toning. The obverse toning is deeper than the reverse toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1810 50C MS61 NGC. O-109a, R.4. Evidence of both obverse die cracks is faint but visible. Obverse and reverse clash marks are also visible. This piece is deeply toned with lovely obverse and reverse iridescence. Both sides have full, subdued luster
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1810 50C AU55 PCGS. O-110, R.2. The reverse of O-110 has AM joined with the left base of M slightly high.
The reverse has weak but complete border detail. Light clash marks are visible, but there is no evidence of any die cracks or other defects.
Both sides of this attractive Choice AU half dollar have frosty silver luster with ivory surfaces and a few small splashes of iridescence.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
The reverse has weak but complete border detail. Light clash marks are visible, but there is no evidence of any die cracks or other defects.
Both sides of this attractive Choice AU half dollar have frosty silver luster with ivory surfaces and a few small splashes of iridescence.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1811/10 50C AU58 PCGS. O-101, R.1. The overdate obverse and the position of I approximately centered below the T identify the O-101 marriage.
The obverse has a faint die crack from stars 9 to 12. Flowlines obscure the crack, making it nearly invisible. The reverse is also flowlined.
This lovely overdate has brilliant silver luster with ivory surfaces and delicate gold toning splashes. Slightly deeper gray indicates traces of wear on the high points. The eye appeal of this desirable near-Mint example is excellent.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
The obverse has a faint die crack from stars 9 to 12. Flowlines obscure the crack, making it nearly invisible. The reverse is also flowlined.
This lovely overdate has brilliant silver luster with ivory surfaces and delicate gold toning splashes. Slightly deeper gray indicates traces of wear on the high points. The eye appeal of this desirable near-Mint example is excellent.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1811/10 50C Genuine PCGS. O-102, R.4. The overdate obverse is mated with a reverse that has a long extension of the top crossbar into the right wing. This is the scarcer of two overdate varieties.
The reverse has a die crack from the base of U to the top of the final S. Minor clash marks are also evident. Flowlines on both sides draw the stars and legend toward the border, weakening the clash marks and die cracks.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Don Frederick discusses the usual appearance of this variety: "Always seen with flat, ugly, damaged appearing rim areas at both sides of what little denticles are present." This is a lovely example, despite the PCGS description. Both sides have considerable luster on the silver-white surfaces, with only a few minor cleaning marks and other trivial imperfections. This specimen is nearly a Condition Census candidate.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The reverse has a die crack from the base of U to the top of the final S. Minor clash marks are also evident. Flowlines on both sides draw the stars and legend toward the border, weakening the clash marks and die cracks.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Don Frederick discusses the usual appearance of this variety: "Always seen with flat, ugly, damaged appearing rim areas at both sides of what little denticles are present." This is a lovely example, despite the PCGS description. Both sides have considerable luster on the silver-white surfaces, with only a few minor cleaning marks and other trivial imperfections. This specimen is nearly a Condition Census candidate.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1811 50C Large 8 AU58 PCGS. O-103a, R.3. The first of two Large 8 obverse dies is combined with a reverse die that has the top crossbar extending far to the right. The obverse has a vertical die crack from the border to the left serifs of the second 1, continuing to the drapery clasp and neck curl. Both sides have bold clash marks.
This boldly detailed piece has frosty luster with brilliant silver surfaces. The surfaces are exceptional with only a few trivial marks.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
This boldly detailed piece has frosty luster with brilliant silver surfaces. The surfaces are exceptional with only a few trivial marks.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1811 50C Large 8 AU58 PCGS. O-104a, R.1. The second Large 8 obverse die is mated with a reverse that has 50 C widely spaced, well over 2 mm. between the O and C. The obverse has several cracks described for the late die state.
This near-Mint half dollar is fully lustrous with only a trace of high point wear. The strike is sharp with nearly full border details. Both sides have soft silver surfaces, brilliant at the centers, and toned along the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
This near-Mint half dollar is fully lustrous with only a trace of high point wear. The strike is sharp with nearly full border details. Both sides have soft silver surfaces, brilliant at the centers, and toned along the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1811 50C Small 8 Genuine PCGS. O-105a, R.2. This is the first Small 8 variety listed in Overton, and the Small 8 style continued through the end of the 1811 series with O-113. However, Overton numbers have no relationship to the actual emission sequence. Research indicates that O-105 and O-107 were actually the last two 1811 die varieties actually struck. The reverse has several die cracks as Overton describes for O-105a.
XF45 Details, Cleaned. Although obvious light cleaning lines are visible, this example has considerable eye appeal. The surfaces are pewter-gray, with some deeper steel toning amidst the peripheral devices. Traces of gold and iridescent toning add to its appearance.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
XF45 Details, Cleaned. Although obvious light cleaning lines are visible, this example has considerable eye appeal. The surfaces are pewter-gray, with some deeper steel toning amidst the peripheral devices. Traces of gold and iridescent toning add to its appearance.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1811 50C Small 8 Genuine PCGS. O-106, R.3. The obverse has light clash marks, a complete absence of border details, and no trace of die cracks. The reverse has prominent die cracks and clash marks.
AU53 Details, Cleaned. The obverse has light cleaning lines visible beneath silver-gray surfaces and gold toning. Considerable luster is still evident. The reverse is brighter in appearance, with more obvious cleaning, but still with attractive light gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU53 Details, Cleaned. The obverse has light cleaning lines visible beneath silver-gray surfaces and gold toning. Considerable luster is still evident. The reverse is brighter in appearance, with more obvious cleaning, but still with attractive light gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1811 50C Small 8 AU58 PCGS. O-107, R.4. This scarce die marriage combines the obverse of O-105 and the reverse of O-106. The final 1 has a die chip below its upper serif that Overton mistook as recutting. The reverse has an extension of the second crossbar into the right wing.
The obverse has a faint die crack between the final 1 and star 13, from the border to the curl. The reverse has peripheral die cracks that Overton describes.
Nearly full luster is evident on both sides of this lovely near-Mint example, with golden-brown toning, deeper at the borders. Traces of lighter gray color marks the high point wear. While the variety is quite scarce, several Mint State examples survive. This piece from the Frederick Collection apparently just misses the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse has a faint die crack between the final 1 and star 13, from the border to the curl. The reverse has peripheral die cracks that Overton describes.
Nearly full luster is evident on both sides of this lovely near-Mint example, with golden-brown toning, deeper at the borders. Traces of lighter gray color marks the high point wear. While the variety is quite scarce, several Mint State examples survive. This piece from the Frederick Collection apparently just misses the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1811 50C Small 8 MS62 PCGS. O-108a, R.2. The obverse has weak border detail and the reverse has absent border detail. Heavy flowlines extend the stars and letters to the border. The State a reverse clash marks and die cracks are fully evident on this piece.
This delightful 1811 half dollar has satiny luster beneath delicate gold toning with a couple iridescent splashes on the obverse. A single short scratch is noted in the left obverse field above the drapery. This sharply struck coin from the Frederick Collection is highly desirable with excellent eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This delightful 1811 half dollar has satiny luster beneath delicate gold toning with a couple iridescent splashes on the obverse. A single short scratch is noted in the left obverse field above the drapery. This sharply struck coin from the Frederick Collection is highly desirable with excellent eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1811 50C Small 8 AU58 PCGS. O-109, R.2. The first reverse crack in Overton is boldly visible past the left side of the first S. A second reverse crack is present through ED.
This splendid piece has natural gray-gold surfaces with lemon-yellow and blue-green peripheral toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This splendid piece has natural gray-gold surfaces with lemon-yellow and blue-green peripheral toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1811 50C Small 8 AU58 PCGS. O-110, R.1. The reverse has AM solidly joined, and O-110 is its only appearance. This example is the early die state with perfect, uncracked obverse and reverse dies.
Both sides exhibit a trace of wear on this gorgeous example. The surfaces are ivory with deeper peripheral iridescence. A few insignificant marks and scratches are evident, although they are barely perceptible.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both sides exhibit a trace of wear on this gorgeous example. The surfaces are ivory with deeper peripheral iridescence. A few insignificant marks and scratches are evident, although they are barely perceptible.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1811 50C Small 8 Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.1. The obverse is O-110, the reverse O-110a.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. This piece has unusual lilac and tan toning over satin surfaces. Don Frederick describes the toning as "odd" and that it is. The surfaces are pleasing and the design elements are bold.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. This piece has unusual lilac and tan toning over satin surfaces. Don Frederick describes the toning as "odd" and that it is. The surfaces are pleasing and the design elements are bold.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1811 50C Small 8 AU58 PCGS. O-111, R.1. No clash marks or die cracks are evident on this early die state example that shows full border detail on both sides. The stars at the left obverse and weak, with most other design elements much stronger.
This light gold and gray toned near-Mint example has virtually full mint luster with traces of wear on the high points. It retains excellent eye appeal, and ranks among the finer early die state pieces known.
Edge 49: CENTS OR HALF A DOFLILFATRY with OLLAR and FIFTY perfectly overlapping.
Ex: Steve Ivy (4/1978), lot 692.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This light gold and gray toned near-Mint example has virtually full mint luster with traces of wear on the high points. It retains excellent eye appeal, and ranks among the finer early die state pieces known.
Edge 49: CENTS OR HALF A DOFLILFATRY with OLLAR and FIFTY perfectly overlapping.
Ex: Steve Ivy (4/1978), lot 692.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1811 50C Small 8 Genuine PCGS. O-112, Low R.4. Star 6 is recut on the obverse and the middle arrowhead is recut on the reverse. The obverse of this intermediate die state piece has the O-112a cracks, while the reverse lacks the cracks of that later die state.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Minor hairlines and other imperfections are visible beneath the gold and iridescent toning of this piece. Perhaps cleaned and retoned, this example retains considerable eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Minor hairlines and other imperfections are visible beneath the gold and iridescent toning of this piece. Perhaps cleaned and retoned, this example retains considerable eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1811 50C Small 8 Genuine PCGS. O-113, R.5. This mule consists of the O-110 obverse and the O-112 reverse.
Both sides have bold clash marks and little border detail. Peripheral flowlines have drawn the stars and letters to the border. The reverse die cracks described in Overton are weak as a result of those flowlines.
The key to the 1811 half dollars, the O-113 is the only variety that remains R.5. The die combination was unlisted in the first edition of Overton, and was rated R.7 in the 1970 second edition. Dave Bowers described this piece in 1977 as: "Borderline Uncirculated. Lightly cleaned. Quite possibly the finest known specimen of this die variety."
AU58 Details, Cleaned. This lovely piece has been lightly cleaned as Bowers described, and that is especially evident on Liberty's cheek. The balance of the obverse and the reverse display lustrous silver surfaces with delicate peripheral gold toning. Few AU examples are known, and only one or two Mint State pieces survive. This specimen may rank at the low end of the O-113 Condition Census.
Ex: a Bust Half Nut Club member; Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977), lot 715.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both sides have bold clash marks and little border detail. Peripheral flowlines have drawn the stars and letters to the border. The reverse die cracks described in Overton are weak as a result of those flowlines.
The key to the 1811 half dollars, the O-113 is the only variety that remains R.5. The die combination was unlisted in the first edition of Overton, and was rated R.7 in the 1970 second edition. Dave Bowers described this piece in 1977 as: "Borderline Uncirculated. Lightly cleaned. Quite possibly the finest known specimen of this die variety."
AU58 Details, Cleaned. This lovely piece has been lightly cleaned as Bowers described, and that is especially evident on Liberty's cheek. The balance of the obverse and the reverse display lustrous silver surfaces with delicate peripheral gold toning. Few AU examples are known, and only one or two Mint State pieces survive. This specimen may rank at the low end of the O-113 Condition Census.
Ex: a Bust Half Nut Club member; Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977), lot 715.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1812/1 50C Large 8 AU53 PCGS. O-101, Low R.5. The obverse is the 1812/1 overdate with a large 8 in the date. The reverse has a stray serif at the bottom of the N in UNITED, described as recutting in Overton, but actually from an unidentified punch. Its location is incorrect for a recut N or an inverted N, unless the original punch was drastically out of position. The reverse die was also used for 1812 O-102, the Small Overdate variety.
This early die state piece has no evidence of die cracks, clash marks, or other die anomalies on either side. Later states exist, identified as O-101a.
The 1812/1 Large 8 ranks among the most important half dollar varieties in the Capped Bust series. In addition to its Low R.5 rating, with only about 60 to 80 examples surviving, it is also an important Guide Book variety that further increases the demand. In the 1970 second edition of Overton, the O-101 and O-101a die states were listed as R.7, meaning four to 12 pieces exist. At the time of his purchase in 1974, Don Frederick considered this piece the finest known as did the catalogers of the Ruby Collection. Today this piece still ranks among the top two or three examples known.
The large overdate variety was first published in a December 1969 New Netherlands mail bid catalog. The current Ruby-Frederick specimen could have been the discovery specimen, according to the cataloger for Superior in 1974 who wrote: "This could have been the discovery specimen had either its cataloguer or Dr. Ruby taken a close look at it; it came from the William P. Donlon collection, November 1956, lot 730, merely catalogued as an overdate."
As a sign of the times some 36 years ago, the Superior cataloger also wrote: "Sharp enough that it is likely to be dipped and resold as 'Uncirculated.'" Fortunately, the buyer was Don Frederick, an avid collector and student of the series who preserved the coin exactly as it appeared in 1974.
Both sides of this lovely piece exhibit sharp design details with slight traces of high point wear. Considerable luster is visible through warm gold, blue, and iridescent toning over silver-gray surfaces. Only slight handling marks are present on both sides.
Ex: William P. Donlon Collection (Abe Kosoff, 11/1956), lot 730; Dr. Charles Ruby Collection (Superior, 2/1974), lot 1349.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This early die state piece has no evidence of die cracks, clash marks, or other die anomalies on either side. Later states exist, identified as O-101a.
The 1812/1 Large 8 ranks among the most important half dollar varieties in the Capped Bust series. In addition to its Low R.5 rating, with only about 60 to 80 examples surviving, it is also an important Guide Book variety that further increases the demand. In the 1970 second edition of Overton, the O-101 and O-101a die states were listed as R.7, meaning four to 12 pieces exist. At the time of his purchase in 1974, Don Frederick considered this piece the finest known as did the catalogers of the Ruby Collection. Today this piece still ranks among the top two or three examples known.
The large overdate variety was first published in a December 1969 New Netherlands mail bid catalog. The current Ruby-Frederick specimen could have been the discovery specimen, according to the cataloger for Superior in 1974 who wrote: "This could have been the discovery specimen had either its cataloguer or Dr. Ruby taken a close look at it; it came from the William P. Donlon collection, November 1956, lot 730, merely catalogued as an overdate."
As a sign of the times some 36 years ago, the Superior cataloger also wrote: "Sharp enough that it is likely to be dipped and resold as 'Uncirculated.'" Fortunately, the buyer was Don Frederick, an avid collector and student of the series who preserved the coin exactly as it appeared in 1974.
Both sides of this lovely piece exhibit sharp design details with slight traces of high point wear. Considerable luster is visible through warm gold, blue, and iridescent toning over silver-gray surfaces. Only slight handling marks are present on both sides.
Ex: William P. Donlon Collection (Abe Kosoff, 11/1956), lot 730; Dr. Charles Ruby Collection (Superior, 2/1974), lot 1349.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1812/1 50C Small 8 AU58 PCGS. O-102a, R.2. The overdate obverse with a Small 8. Clashed dies are noted, along with a fine die crack from the second 1 to the upright of the overdated 1.
This splendid near-Mint example has fully lustrous silver surfaces with only a trace of wear on the high points. Both sides have ivory centers with lovely peripheral gold and iridescent toning. Mint State and near-Mint examples of the O-102 die marriage in any die state are infrequently encountered.
Ex: a Bust Half Nut Club member; Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977), lot 716.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
This splendid near-Mint example has fully lustrous silver surfaces with only a trace of wear on the high points. Both sides have ivory centers with lovely peripheral gold and iridescent toning. Mint State and near-Mint examples of the O-102 die marriage in any die state are infrequently encountered.
Ex: a Bust Half Nut Club member; Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977), lot 716.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1812 50C AU55 PCGS. O-103, R.1. The lower left curve of the O in OF is recut on this reverse die, found only on the O-103 die marriage. Both dies are nearly perfect, with only slight reverse clash marks.
The Frederick specimen is a lovely Choice AU with pastel gold and light blue toning over satiny luster. The usual trivial handling marks are present as nearly always on these early half dollars.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
The Frederick specimen is a lovely Choice AU with pastel gold and light blue toning over satiny luster. The usual trivial handling marks are present as nearly always on these early half dollars.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1812 50C Genuine PCGS. O-104, R.1. The reverse is rotated about 60 degrees clockwise. There is no evidence of any obverse or reverse die cracks.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. A pleasing representative with medium pewter-gray surfaces and evidence of peripheral luster beneath light gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. A pleasing representative with medium pewter-gray surfaces and evidence of peripheral luster beneath light gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1812 50C Genuine PCGS. O-104, R.1. A tiny half dentil is squeezed between two full size dentils over the U in UNITED. The 0 in 50 is recut. This early die state piece has no evidence of any reverse die cracks.
AU55 Details, Damaged. Fine scratches are visible on each side of this deeply toned representative. The strike is bold but uneven, with flat stars at the right.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU55 Details, Damaged. Fine scratches are visible on each side of this deeply toned representative. The strike is bold but uneven, with flat stars at the right.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1812 50C AU50 PCGS. O-105, R.1. The border has a twin segment over the final A. This early die state piece has a fine crack through the 8, with no evidence of any reverse die cracks.
A beautiful representative, the Frederick specimen has light gray surfaces with considerable luster beneath light gold and iridescent toning.
Ex: Stack's (1/2003), lot 2580.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
A beautiful representative, the Frederick specimen has light gray surfaces with considerable luster beneath light gold and iridescent toning.
Ex: Stack's (1/2003), lot 2580.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1812 50C XF40 PCGS. O-105a, R.2. The obverse has advanced die cracks, while the reverse has no evidence of the State a crack. However, radial flowlines my obscure any trace of the crack. This pleasing piece has light wear with natural gray, gold, and heather toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1812 50C Genuine PCGS. O-106, R.3. The reverse has a heavy diagonal crack from the N in UNITED to the first A in AMERICA. The crack diminishes in strength at the center, and is heavier near the borders.
Mint State Details, Questionable Color. This example shows no evidence of wear, but has satiny luster beneath violet, blue, and gold toning that may or may not be artificial.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Mint State Details, Questionable Color. This example shows no evidence of wear, but has satiny luster beneath violet, blue, and gold toning that may or may not be artificial.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1812 50C XF45 PCGS. O-107, R.1. This piece has no evidence of the reverse die lump over the left (facing) wing. Overton, and later Don Parsley, have stated that the die lump is seen "to some degree on all specimens." However, it seems to be absent on this early die state piece.
This attractive, deeply toned Choice XF has sharp design features. Only a few trivial surface blemishes are noted, and they are inconsequential. This is an extremely important opportunity for the die state enthusiast.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
This attractive, deeply toned Choice XF has sharp design features. Only a few trivial surface blemishes are noted, and they are inconsequential. This is an extremely important opportunity for the die state enthusiast.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1812 50C AU58 PCGS. O-107, R.1. This example has a large lump over the left (facing) wing and with heavy clash marks. This variety is one where careful study could place every surviving example in its approximate or actual order of strike. Some collectors have made a specialty of this single variety. Beautiful gold and iridescent toning rests on lustrous obverse and reverse surfaces. All design details are boldly defined.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1812 50C Genuine PCGS. O-108, R.2. Peripheral flowlines obscure the faint die crack at the date and several reverse die cracks. Most of the border detail on each side visible, but neither is complete. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Despite the light cleaning lines, this lustrous piece has deeply toned peripheries.
Edge: CENTS OR HALF A DOLLFAIRFTY.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge: CENTS OR HALF A DOLLFAIRFTY.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1812 50C XF45 PCGS. O-109, R.3. Die defects are absent on this important early die state piece. Both sides also have complete borders. Clash marks and die cracks are absent, as is the raised die lump inside star 10.
This is a lovely example with gray and gold at the center of the obverse, framed with lovely peripheral iridescence. The reverse is lighter silver-gray at the center, with similar peripheral iridescence. The toning is similar to coins that have spent years or decades in cardboard albums.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
This is a lovely example with gray and gold at the center of the obverse, framed with lovely peripheral iridescence. The reverse is lighter silver-gray at the center, with similar peripheral iridescence. The toning is similar to coins that have spent years or decades in cardboard albums.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1812 50C AU55 PCGS. O-109a, R.2. All die defects are bold on this late die state, the usual state found for O-109. However, both sides have narrow but complete border dentils, unlike the "little or no milling" comment in Overton. The reverse die has damage from an unknown accident at the mint, with raised defect lines around the left wing. Their source is unknown.
A choice AU example, the Frederick specimen exhibits light gray surfaces with considerable luster and hints of peripheral gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
A choice AU example, the Frederick specimen exhibits light gray surfaces with considerable luster and hints of peripheral gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1812 50C AU53 PCGS. O-110a, R.1. Both sides have clashed dies with the State a crack on the reverse visible on this intermediate die state piece.
Lustrous light silver-gray surfaces retain most of the original mint luster, with peripheral iridescent toning around most of the obverse and reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Lustrous light silver-gray surfaces retain most of the original mint luster, with peripheral iridescent toning around most of the obverse and reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1813 50C 50C Over UNI AU50 PCGS. O-101, R.2. The important 50C over UNI variety, where the engraver began the word UNITED in the wrong place. This variety is listed in the Guide Book, dramatically increasing its popularity.
Both sides have complete border details and light clash marks. The misplaced UNI is sharp on this early state piece.
A fully original example, the Frederick specimen has deep olive and gray-gold surfaces with splashes of darker toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Both sides have complete border details and light clash marks. The misplaced UNI is sharp on this early state piece.
A fully original example, the Frederick specimen has deep olive and gray-gold surfaces with splashes of darker toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1813 50C 50C Over UNI AU55 PCGS. O-101, R.2. The original misplaced UNI is still visible on this late die state piece that exhibits heavy obverse and reverse clash marks.
A splendid specimen, the Frederick Collection coin is highly lustrous and brilliant with frosty silver surfaces and only traces of wispy gold toning.
Ex: J.J. Teaparty (11/1980).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
A splendid specimen, the Frederick Collection coin is highly lustrous and brilliant with frosty silver surfaces and only traces of wispy gold toning.
Ex: J.J. Teaparty (11/1980).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1813 50C AU58 PCGS. O-102, R.4. UNITED is closely and crudely placed in the die, with UNI nearly touching, and TED sharply lower. Both sides show clash marks, and the reverse has complete border details.
This beautiful piece has mostly brilliant silver luster with pale gold toning on the obverse. A crescent of deeper toning is found at the top of the obverse. The reverse has pale heather and gold toning. Both sides have nearly full luster with only a trace of wear. This example appears to be at the low end of the O-102 Condition Census.
Ex: Newburgh, NY dealer (12/1974).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This beautiful piece has mostly brilliant silver luster with pale gold toning on the obverse. A crescent of deeper toning is found at the top of the obverse. The reverse has pale heather and gold toning. Both sides have nearly full luster with only a trace of wear. This example appears to be at the low end of the O-102 Condition Census.
Ex: Newburgh, NY dealer (12/1974).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1813 50C AU50 PCGS. O-103, R.2. Both sides of this example have minor clash marks. The reverse has a faint die crack from the 5 to the border, olive leaves, bottoms of UNITED, and to the bottom of ST. Another lighter crack connects the arrowheads to the C of 50 C.
This splendid example from the Frederick Collection has pleasing medium gray surfaces with hints of grayish-gold peripheral toning and traces of luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
This splendid example from the Frederick Collection has pleasing medium gray surfaces with hints of grayish-gold peripheral toning and traces of luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1813 50C AU58 PCGS. O-104, R.4. Both dies are well worn with flowlines extending the stars and letters to the borders. Only a trace of the border detail remains on each side. Multiple weak clash marks are noted below the scroll.
This amazing near-Mint example has a trace of high point wear, along with frosty silver brilliance and virtually full mint luster. The peripheral details are weak, but the central design motifs are bold. The finest piece listed in Herrman's record is the MS63 Overton plate coin. After that, a single AU58 and two AU55 examples are the best that have been auction in recent years. This example from the Frederick Collection is easily in the O-104 Census, and is probably fairly high in rank.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This amazing near-Mint example has a trace of high point wear, along with frosty silver brilliance and virtually full mint luster. The peripheral details are weak, but the central design motifs are bold. The finest piece listed in Herrman's record is the MS63 Overton plate coin. After that, a single AU58 and two AU55 examples are the best that have been auction in recent years. This example from the Frederick Collection is easily in the O-104 Census, and is probably fairly high in rank.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1813 50C AU58 PCGS. O-105, R.1. This lovely piece has clash marks but no evidence of the die cracks found in late die states. At least five individual sets of clash marks are noted.
Only a trace of wear is noted on the attractive heather and blue surfaces, with accents of iridescent toning. Only the slightest design weakness is noted on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Only a trace of wear is noted on the attractive heather and blue surfaces, with accents of iridescent toning. Only the slightest design weakness is noted on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1813 50C Genuine PCGS. O-106a, R.2. The reverse of this specimen has a faint crack from the top of 5 to the lowest olive leaf. Another crack unites the olives leaves with UNITE.
Mint State Details, Damaged. The obverse has a patch of faint scratches or hairlines along the border from 12:30 to 2 o'clock. Otherwise, this gorgeous piece has impressive credentials with lustrous silver surfaces beneath ivory, light gray, and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Mint State Details, Damaged. The obverse has a patch of faint scratches or hairlines along the border from 12:30 to 2 o'clock. Otherwise, this gorgeous piece has impressive credentials with lustrous silver surfaces beneath ivory, light gray, and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1813 50C XF40 PCGS. O-107, R.4. Star 10 is recut on the obverse of this die marriage. This nearly perfect die state shows a short horizontal die crack just above the upper ribbon, but no other die cracks for either the prime state or State a. Examples in the early die state are rare and desirable, presenting an important opportunity for the specialist.
This pleasing XF specimen from the Frederick Collection has pewter-gray surfaces with delicate gold toning. A few insignificant marks and scratches are entirely trivial. The early die state of O-107 is rated R.4 while the later State a is rated R.1.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This pleasing XF specimen from the Frederick Collection has pewter-gray surfaces with delicate gold toning. A few insignificant marks and scratches are entirely trivial. The early die state of O-107 is rated R.4 while the later State a is rated R.1.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1813 50C Genuine PCGS. O-107a, R.1. This is the usual late die state of the 1813 O-107 marriage with heavy die cracks and clash marks on each side as discussed in the Overton reference. The extensive cracks and clash marks on this piece are truly amazing, especially compared with the early die state in the previous lot that has the beginning of a single die crack.
AU55 Details, Altered Surfaces. Faint champagne and iridescent toning adheres to the lightly polished surfaces of this piece. However, the incredible die state easily trumps the quality of the coin.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU55 Details, Altered Surfaces. Faint champagne and iridescent toning adheres to the lightly polished surfaces of this piece. However, the incredible die state easily trumps the quality of the coin.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1813 50C AU58 PCGS. O-108, R.3. This is the scarce early die state from perfect dies that have no die cracks or clash marks. Both sides have full border details.
In addition to its importance to die state collectors, this example is a lovely representative of the date and type, with traces of wear on frosty and lustrous silver surfaces. Deep gold and iridescent toning is found along the borders, especially on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
In addition to its importance to die state collectors, this example is a lovely representative of the date and type, with traces of wear on frosty and lustrous silver surfaces. Deep gold and iridescent toning is found along the borders, especially on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1813 50C AU55 PCGS. O-109, R.3. This is a late stage of the prime die state, just missing the late Single Leaf die state of O-109a. The second leaf of the top pair is outlined but visible.
Just shy of a full Mint State example because of light wear on the high points, this splendid specimen is highly appealing with deep gray and iridescent toning over sharp design features. Don Frederick writes of this piece: "This is possibly the finest known for overall combination of detail, wear, gorgeous toning, and surfaces, etc."
Ex: Donald Apte (1/1980).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Just shy of a full Mint State example because of light wear on the high points, this splendid specimen is highly appealing with deep gray and iridescent toning over sharp design features. Don Frederick writes of this piece: "This is possibly the finest known for overall combination of detail, wear, gorgeous toning, and surfaces, etc."
Ex: Donald Apte (1/1980).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1813 50C AU55 PCGS. O-110, R.1. Heavy clash marks are visible above the date and at star 1 as usual. The clash marks are so heavy that the entire motto can be seen, except where it is covered by the bust. Clash marks from the eagle's wing have developed into a bulge near Liberty's chin.
Considerable luster remains on this Choice AU example with its light silver-gray surfaces with subtle gold and iridescent toning. This is a great study coin for the die state enthusiast.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Considerable luster remains on this Choice AU example with its light silver-gray surfaces with subtle gold and iridescent toning. This is a great study coin for the die state enthusiast.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1814/3 50C XF45 PCGS. O-101a, R.2. The obverse has a crack from the border to stars 1 through 6, the cap, and stars 8 to 13. Another crack is visible at the base of the date. The reverse State a crack is faintly visible.
This Choice XF Frederick Collection coin has pleasing medium to dark gray surfaces with deeper blue and iridescent toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
This Choice XF Frederick Collection coin has pleasing medium to dark gray surfaces with deeper blue and iridescent toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1814/3 50C AU55 PCGS. O-101a, R.2. Although a trifle weak, this lovely coin has prominent die cracks and heavy clash marks that are typical of the overdate variety. Here is a great coin for the advanced specialist, or for the Guide Book collector.
Both sides are mostly brilliant silver with a hint of champagne toning and deeper gold at the peripheries.
Ex: New England (7/1978), lot 854.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Both sides are mostly brilliant silver with a hint of champagne toning and deeper gold at the peripheries.
Ex: New England (7/1978), lot 854.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1814 50C AU50 PCGS. O-102, R.2. This early die state example has most border detail remaining, with sharp design features, including bold feathers in the left wing.
Both sides have splendid olive, ivory, and steel-blue toning blended together in an attractive presentation. Considerable underlying luster is evident, and the surfaces are essentially problem free.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Both sides have splendid olive, ivory, and steel-blue toning blended together in an attractive presentation. Considerable underlying luster is evident, and the surfaces are essentially problem free.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1814 50C AU55 PCGS. O-103, R.1. A heavy ridge from the wing to the left side of the scroll identifies this variety. Like most examples, the Frederick Collection coin shows heavy clash marks on both sides.
This Choice AU piece is a splendid example with frosty silver luster and splashes of iridescent toning. A thin scratch is noted in the left obverse field.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
This Choice AU piece is a splendid example with frosty silver luster and splashes of iridescent toning. A thin scratch is noted in the left obverse field.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1814 50C XF45 PCGS. O-104, R.4. This early die state example shows traces of the obverse crack from star 3 toward the nose, but no other cracks are visible on either side. The early die state pieces are much scarcer than later state coins.
Deep intermingled heather, gold, and steel toning across both surfaces present a fully original appearance to this attractive example.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Deep intermingled heather, gold, and steel toning across both surfaces present a fully original appearance to this attractive example.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1814 50C XF45 PCGS. O-104a, R.2. All of the State a cracks are present on both sides of this piece.
A splendid Choice XF example, the Frederick specimen has outstanding rainbow toning near the borders, framing light gold toning at the centers.
Edge 56: All edge lettering is sharply doubled.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
A splendid Choice XF example, the Frederick specimen has outstanding rainbow toning near the borders, framing light gold toning at the centers.
Edge 56: All edge lettering is sharply doubled.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1814 50C Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.2. Clash marks are evident on both sides of this early die state piece, struck before the dies were lapped, creating the Single Leaf coins of State a.
AU58 Details, Cleaned. Despite the presence of light cleaning lines, this lovely half dollar has satiny silver surfaces with lovely delicate gold toning along the obverse and reverse borders.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU58 Details, Cleaned. Despite the presence of light cleaning lines, this lovely half dollar has satiny silver surfaces with lovely delicate gold toning along the obverse and reverse borders.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1814 50C XF45 PCGS. O-105a, R.4. The famous "Single Leaf" variety that shows seven of the eight leaves with only one leaf above the branch, the result of die lapping to remove heavy clash marks of the earlier die state.
Both sides of this attractive example are highly lustrous with pleasing pewter-gray surfaces and lovely peripheral iridescence. Don Frederick incorrectly described this as the "Patton Plate Coin" in his notes. While similar, it is a different coin. This piece is among the 10 finest examples of the Single Leaf die state.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both sides of this attractive example are highly lustrous with pleasing pewter-gray surfaces and lovely peripheral iridescence. Don Frederick incorrectly described this as the "Patton Plate Coin" in his notes. While similar, it is a different coin. This piece is among the 10 finest examples of the Single Leaf die state.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1814 50C XF45 PCGS. O-106, R.5. The third use of the obverse die following O-105 and O-105a. The heavy bars at the ear, a result of clash marks from the shield, are unmistakable. The second T in STATES is slightly low.
An early die state, showing only the final reverse crack of State a, from the border to the R and the wing. Both sides have heavy clash marks.
Both sides exhibit a blend of delicate gold, blue, sea-green, and yellow toning with underlying luster. A few minor handling marks on each side are consistent with the grade. The earlier die states of O-106 are scarce and this example probably ranks among the top half dozen.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
An early die state, showing only the final reverse crack of State a, from the border to the R and the wing. Both sides have heavy clash marks.
Both sides exhibit a blend of delicate gold, blue, sea-green, and yellow toning with underlying luster. A few minor handling marks on each side are consistent with the grade. The earlier die states of O-106 are scarce and this example probably ranks among the top half dozen.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1814 50C AU50 PCGS. O-106a, High R.4. The late die state continues the third use of the obverse die, and now more than three ear bars show, a result of a further clashed dies incident.
Extremely heavy clash marks are present on both sides, and they are especially prominent on the obverse. In fact, the clash marks are so heavy that parts of UNITED STATES can actually be read. Also visible are individual wing feathers in the obverse fields with most of the motto below the bust.
The obverse is sunken and the reverse shows all die cracks of State a.
The obverse weakness is more from strike than wear. Both sides have strong peripheral luster with considerable surviving mint frost. Golden-tan appears on the high points, with heather and blue-green toning along the borders. While this piece misses the Condition Census, it is just outside the top six of the late die state.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Extremely heavy clash marks are present on both sides, and they are especially prominent on the obverse. In fact, the clash marks are so heavy that parts of UNITED STATES can actually be read. Also visible are individual wing feathers in the obverse fields with most of the motto below the bust.
The obverse is sunken and the reverse shows all die cracks of State a.
The obverse weakness is more from strike than wear. Both sides have strong peripheral luster with considerable surviving mint frost. Golden-tan appears on the high points, with heather and blue-green toning along the borders. While this piece misses the Condition Census, it is just outside the top six of the late die state.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1814 50C AU55 PCGS. O-107, R.2. Star 13 appears to have a spine extending its inner point toward or to the hair curl. Both dies are clashed and exhibit heavy flowlines. A small die break on Liberty's nose is diagnostic for the later die stages of O-107. This example has no evidence of the State a crack at the date. Satiny silver-gray luster on each side has a frame of deeper gunmetal-blue and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1814 50C E Over A Genuine PCGS. O-108, R.2. The obverse has both cracks of the prime state, but no evidence of the State a die crack. The reverse shows all of the State a cracks on this intermediate die state piece.
AU58 Details, Cleaned. Bright silver surfaces have delicate pastel toning on each side, with faint cleaning lines. However, nearly full luster remains. The obverse is sharply detailed while the head and left wing are weak. An attractive example of the blundered reverse variety with the E in STATES punched over an erroneous A. This is a major Guide Book variety that is in considerable demand.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU58 Details, Cleaned. Bright silver surfaces have delicate pastel toning on each side, with faint cleaning lines. However, nearly full luster remains. The obverse is sharply detailed while the head and left wing are weak. An attractive example of the blundered reverse variety with the E in STATES punched over an erroneous A. This is a major Guide Book variety that is in considerable demand.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1814 50C Genuine PCGS. O-109, R.2. Perfect dies on both sides show no evidence of clash marks on this example from dies that Overton said always shows clash marks on both sides. This is an extremely important and rare die state. Perfect dies coins should be called O-109, with heavily clashed dies coins called O-109a
AU58 details, Damaged. We could agree with a Cleaned designation, as faint hairlines are visible on each side. We could also be convinced to call the toning questionable, although the peripheral gold and blue is attractive and natural. However, we see no evidence of damage on either side of this lustrous and sharply detailed piece. It will prove a nice addition to the finest cabinet.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU58 details, Damaged. We could agree with a Cleaned designation, as faint hairlines are visible on each side. We could also be convinced to call the toning questionable, although the peripheral gold and blue is attractive and natural. However, we see no evidence of damage on either side of this lustrous and sharply detailed piece. It will prove a nice addition to the finest cabinet.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1815/2 50C XF45 PCGS. O-101a, R.2. The 1815 half dollar is the key rarity in the Capped Bust series. It is actually an overdate, and one of just three coinage issues struck during the year. The others were the quarter and half eagle. The obverse die makes its debut here, as it was sunk in 1812 but was never used. The reverse die was only used in 1815.
Both dies are heavily clashed and the reverse is cracked as Overton describes for the 101a die state. The clash marks are so heavy that the spaces between vertical stripes seem to have a fabric background. The late state is slightly scarcer than the early state, although the difference is minor.
Bright silver-gray surfaces exhibit a few minor handling marks that are consistent with the grade. Both sides have delicate peripheral iridescence that enhances its eye appeal. This highly desirable piece is in a popular grade with variety specialists, Guide Book collectors, and date set collectors. It should garner considerable bidding interest.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
Both dies are heavily clashed and the reverse is cracked as Overton describes for the 101a die state. The clash marks are so heavy that the spaces between vertical stripes seem to have a fabric background. The late state is slightly scarcer than the early state, although the difference is minor.
Bright silver-gray surfaces exhibit a few minor handling marks that are consistent with the grade. Both sides have delicate peripheral iridescence that enhances its eye appeal. This highly desirable piece is in a popular grade with variety specialists, Guide Book collectors, and date set collectors. It should garner considerable bidding interest.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N2998)
1817/3 50C Genuine PCGS. O-101a, R.3. The 1817/3 overdate ranks among the most prominent, naked eye overdates in the series. A curved reverse die crack is present as described for O-101a.
AU53 Details, Damaged. This piece has attractive surfaces with considerable luster and deep iridescent toning. Both sides have numerous tiny marks and faint scratches.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU53 Details, Damaged. This piece has attractive surfaces with considerable luster and deep iridescent toning. Both sides have numerous tiny marks and faint scratches.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1817/3 50C AU55 PCGS. O-101a, R.3. Die cracks and clash marks of O-101a are slightly more prominent on this example than on the previous piece.
Deeply toned surfaces exhibit satiny luster. Both sides have lovely heather, blue, and green toning with excellent eye appeal.
The 1817/4 O-102 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Deeply toned surfaces exhibit satiny luster. Both sides have lovely heather, blue, and green toning with excellent eye appeal.
The 1817/4 O-102 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1817 50C 181.7 Genuine PCGS. O-103, R.2. The dot between the second 1 and the 7 is sharp on this early die state example, known as the "Punctuated Date" variety. Both sides have minor clash marks.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. This attractive example has considerable satiny luster beneath pale gold and iridescent toning. A number of light cleaning lines are evident on each side.
1817 O-104 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. This attractive example has considerable satiny luster beneath pale gold and iridescent toning. A number of light cleaning lines are evident on each side.
1817 O-104 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1817 50C AU55 PCGS. O-105a, Low R.4. The obverse is a later die state of the O-103 Punctuated Date obverse, now with stars drawn to the edge. Heavy die cracks are evident, especially at stars 8 and 9. The reverse shows all of the State a die cracks.
This Choice AU example from the Frederick Collection has brilliant silver surfaces with frosty mint luster and only a trace of wear on the high points. It seems that this piece is one of the three or four finest examples of the variety that are known today.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This Choice AU example from the Frederick Collection has brilliant silver surfaces with frosty mint luster and only a trace of wear on the high points. It seems that this piece is one of the three or four finest examples of the variety that are known today.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1817 50C AU55 PCGS. O-106, R.2. A heavy ridge from the top of the cap to the border above star 8 identifies this variety. The early die state before the reverse die was lapped. Both sides have light clash marks, and the reverse has the cracks that earlier appeared on O-105.
Light wear is evident on the high points of the obverse and reverse of this attractive and lustrous half dollar. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are free of any significant distractions. Both sides have delicate champagne toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Light wear is evident on the high points of the obverse and reverse of this attractive and lustrous half dollar. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are free of any significant distractions. Both sides have delicate champagne toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1817 50C Genuine PCGS. O-106a, R.4. Similar to the 1814 version, this famous 1817 Single Leaf die state is the result of generous die lapping to remove previous clash marks. Some clash marks remain in the vertical spaces between the shield stripes.
AU53 Details, Questionable Color. Despite the PCGS misgivings about the color, this is a lovely half dollar with satiny luster beneath gold and iridescent toning. Both sides exhibit entirely trivial hairlines and other grade consistent surface marks. Only a few finer examples of this late die state are known.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU53 Details, Questionable Color. Despite the PCGS misgivings about the color, this is a lovely half dollar with satiny luster beneath gold and iridescent toning. Both sides exhibit entirely trivial hairlines and other grade consistent surface marks. Only a few finer examples of this late die state are known.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1817 50C XF45 PCGS. O-107, R.3. The obverse die is perfect with slight evidence of a double profile. The reverse die is also perfect. The bottom of the C is sharply recut below. This natural light gray piece has olive and pale gold toning on both sides, with pleasing surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1817 50C AU50 PCGS. O-107, R.3. In comparison to the early die state offered above, this example of O-107 is a late die state with heavy die cracks on the reverse, especially between the C and A in AMERICA to the right wing. The surfaces are lustrous with light gold and iridescent toning. Some strike weakness is evident on the reverse, especially at the eagle's head, neck, and left wing.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1817 50C AU50 PCGS. O-108a, R.4. Two prominent die cracks in the right obverse field identify the late die state of O-108a. The lower crack crosses the hair curls to the drapery, where it terminates. Another crack begins left of the first 1 to the ribbon and the field below the previous crack. A fourth crack is visible through stars 5, 6, and 7. The O in OF and C in AMERICA are both recut, diagnostic for the reverse that also appears on O-109.
A splendid example of this scarce variety, the surfaces considerable satin luster beneath steel-blue, gold, and iridescent toning. The strike is nicely centered but a trivial soft. This example is apparently at the low end of the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
A splendid example of this scarce variety, the surfaces considerable satin luster beneath steel-blue, gold, and iridescent toning. The strike is nicely centered but a trivial soft. This example is apparently at the low end of the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1817 50C MS63 NGC. O-109, R.2. Star 13 has two points widely separated from the hair curl. The recut O in OF and C in AMERICA identify the reverse die that was shared with O-108. Both dies are perfect with no clash marks, die cracks, or other defects.
This beautiful piece has frosty silver luster with sharp design definition. The obverse has delicate gold toning and the reverse blends pale gold, blue, and violet toning. This Select Mint State piece ranks about sixth or seventh in the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
This beautiful piece has frosty silver luster with sharp design definition. The obverse has delicate gold toning and the reverse blends pale gold, blue, and violet toning. This Select Mint State piece ranks about sixth or seventh in the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1817 50C AU55 PCGS. O-110, R.2. Perfect dies without cracks, but the die defect lump below the 7 is visible near the border. This delightful Choice AU piece has nearly full luster with only traces of light wear. Gray-gold surfaces show hints of iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1817 50C AU55 PCGS. O-111a, R.1. A bold die line hangs down from the upper hair ribbon, diagnostic for the variety. This late state piece has a crack from CA to the arrowheads and beyond.
A wonderful Choice AU example, this O-111a half dollar has brilliant silver luster at the centers with gold, russet, violet, and blue toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
A wonderful Choice AU example, this O-111a half dollar has brilliant silver luster at the centers with gold, russet, violet, and blue toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1817 50C AU55 NGC. O-112a, R.2. Several sets of clash marks are clearly evident on both sides of this lustrous piece. The reverse also has a die crack through the peripheral lettering. This Choice AU piece has nearly full satin luster with traces of high point wear. Both sides have faint lavender and gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1817 50C Genuine PCGS. O-113, R.2. Star 13 is high and distant from the curl, diagnostic for the variety. Faint clash marks are visible, but no die cracks are seen on either side of this early die state piece.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Minor cleaning lines are noted on each side of this pleasing piece. The surfaces are bright silver with traces of pale champagne toning over satiny luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Minor cleaning lines are noted on each side of this pleasing piece. The surfaces are bright silver with traces of pale champagne toning over satiny luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818/7 50C Large 8 Genuine PCGS. O-101, R.1. This early die state piece is void of die cracks or clash marks. AU55 Details, Cleaned. A well detailed example, this coin has light evidence of cleaning beneath attractive gold and iridescent toning. Traces of wear are evident on the high points of this piece, with pleasing surfaces that retain some evidence of luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818/7 50C Small 8 AU50 PCGS. O-102, R.2. This early die state representative was struck from perfect dies. It has brilliant silver surfaces with light high point wear. The fields are slightly reflective and the overall appearance is excellent. A few minor blemishes are noted, including a faint reverse scratch.
Ex: Kagin's (10/1981).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Ex: Kagin's (10/1981).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1818/7 50C Large 8 XF45 PCGS. O-103, R.3. The obverse has a heavy die crack through star 11 to the hair. This deeply toned piece has evidence of light cleaning on the obverse beneath deep toning. The reverse is naturally toned with gray-gold color and traces of luster.
Edge 4: FIFTY CENTS OHALF A DOLLAR. The R in OR and the H in HALF perfectly overlap.
Ex: Julian Leidman (3/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 4: FIFTY CENTS OHALF A DOLLAR. The R in OR and the H in HALF perfectly overlap.
Ex: Julian Leidman (3/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 50C MS62 PCGS. O-104b, R.6 in the late state. The obverse die is shattered as described in Overton for State a, with additional cracks that are unlisted. The die crack above star 7 is extremely heavy, joining the cap in a small lump and continuing through the headband. Another crack joins all of the stars on the right, beginning above star 8 and continuing to star 13. Steve Herrman lists this late die state as O-104b in his record, and proposes that it is R.6 in the late state.
This splendid Mint State piece has frosty silver luster beneath light ivory at the centers, with deep steel peripheral toning. The Frederick Collection coin has exceptional eye appeal for the grade.
Edge 39: FIFTY CENTHSALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This splendid Mint State piece has frosty silver luster beneath light ivory at the centers, with deep steel peripheral toning. The Frederick Collection coin has exceptional eye appeal for the grade.
Edge 39: FIFTY CENTHSALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 50C AU50 PCGS. O-105a, R.3. Both dies are clashed and the obverse has a crack through star 12. The late die state is scarce and desirable. This piece has bright silver surfaces with hints of gold and splashes of ebony on the obverse.
Ex: Joel Rettew.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: Joel Rettew.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1818 50C AU55 PCGS. O-106, R.3. The obverse is the same die as O-105, and on this piece it is perfect, being struck before O-105. The reverse die is perfect, earlier than its appearance on O-110.
The lovely Frederick specimen has considerable luster with pleasing gray and champagne toning. The devices have deeper gray toning, almost providing a cameo appearance.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
The lovely Frederick specimen has considerable luster with pleasing gray and champagne toning. The devices have deeper gray toning, almost providing a cameo appearance.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1818 50C Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.1. This perfect dies piece has no clash marks or die cracks on either side. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Traces of pale gold toning are evident on each side of this lightly cleaned, but still prooflike half dollar. The strike is bold and the overall appearance is excellent.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 50C Genuine PCGS. O-108, R.1. The incomplete 8s identify this obverse die that carries the nickname "Pincher 8s." Each of the two digits are open at the top. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Light cleaning lines are visible beneath gold, blue, and lilac toning near the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 50C XF45 PCGS. O-109, R.1. There are no die cracks or clash marks on this early die state half. The dark gray fields are somewhat reflective, with deeper steel toning near the borders. Early die states of this variety are seemingly elusive.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1818 50C Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.4. Three dentils over the R in AMERICA are merged together on this reverse that was also used for O-106. The O-110 obverse has the first 1 in the date high and far from the first 8. Compare the space between each digit and the border.
Although most of the border dentils are visible, flowlines draw the stars to the border. The reverse has a die crack through the tops of TED STAT as on the late states of O-106.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. The surfaces have frosty silver luster with minor and other trivial surface marks. Three Mint State examples of this variety appear six times in Stephen Herrman's database, with the nest highest auction appearance graded just XF45. This example is likely a low level Condition Census contender.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Although most of the border dentils are visible, flowlines draw the stars to the border. The reverse has a die crack through the tops of TED STAT as on the late states of O-106.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. The surfaces have frosty silver luster with minor and other trivial surface marks. Three Mint State examples of this variety appear six times in Stephen Herrman's database, with the nest highest auction appearance graded just XF45. This example is likely a low level Condition Census contender.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 50C Genuine PCGS. O-111, R.1. Both dies are perfect on this piece. AU 55 Details, Cleaned. The surfaces are lightly cleaned, but nearly full satin luster is still evident. Toning is essentially void other than wispy champagne color.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 50C Genuine PCGS. O-111, R.1. Both dies are heavily clashed on this late state piece in contrast with the perfect dies coin offered above. AU50 Details, Damaged. The damage consists of a few surface marks of little consequence. Generous portions of luster remain on both sides, with hints of gold and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 50C AU55 PCGS. O-112, R.1. An early die state with perfect obverse and reverse dies, the usual state for this variety. This Choice AU example has fantastic rainbow toning and excellent eye appeal.
Ex: 1976 ANA (Stack's, 8/1976), lot 1129.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: 1976 ANA (Stack's, 8/1976), lot 1129.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1818 50C Genuine PCGS. O-113, R.3. The obverse is cracked through star 7 to the headband, as usual. That crack continues through the hair to star 11. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Variegated gold and iridescent toning over satiny silver luster is appealing, despite its questionable nature.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 50C MS63 PCGS. O-114a, R.3. The date is wide and low, with the bottom curl extending over the left serif of the second 1.
All of the obverse and reverse cracks of State a are present on this splendid specimen. Clash marks are barely discernable on each side.
Parallel file marks across Liberty's hair curls and cheek are possibly adjusting marks, or they may be rolling marks from planchet preparation. Regardless of their source, they are entirely Mint made and have little or no affect on the grade or value.
This wonderful piece has frosty silver luster beneath ivory and delicate gold toning. The strike is sharp with excellent centering. This piece is just below the O-114 Census, and ranks among the top half dozen of the O-114a.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
All of the obverse and reverse cracks of State a are present on this splendid specimen. Clash marks are barely discernable on each side.
Parallel file marks across Liberty's hair curls and cheek are possibly adjusting marks, or they may be rolling marks from planchet preparation. Regardless of their source, they are entirely Mint made and have little or no affect on the grade or value.
This wonderful piece has frosty silver luster beneath ivory and delicate gold toning. The strike is sharp with excellent centering. This piece is just below the O-114 Census, and ranks among the top half dozen of the O-114a.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1818 50C AU53 PCGS. O-115, R.5. This is the only 1818 reverse that has the left sides of the second T in STATES and the I in PLURIBUS aligned, and it appears on O-108 in earlier die states. The date has the last 8 distant from the second 1, and the tops of both 8s are closed. O-106 has open-top "pincher" 8s.
The obverse has a crack from the border to the lower curl right of the date. This is the rarer early die state that is still rated R.5.
Although the strike is slightly weak, the surfaces return considerable luster with delicate gold peripheries around light silver-gray. This specimen is third or fourth finest known for the die marriage.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse has a crack from the border to the lower curl right of the date. This is the rarer early die state that is still rated R.5.
Although the strike is slightly weak, the surfaces return considerable luster with delicate gold peripheries around light silver-gray. This specimen is third or fourth finest known for the die marriage.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1818 50C AU50 PCGS. O-115a, High R.4. The dies are described above. In his notes, Don Frederick suggests the possibility that the obverse is an overdate with a "vestige of a 7" in the upper loop of the second 8. There is no evidence of that characteristic in the early die state example above.
The obverse has a heavy bisecting crack from 5 o'clock to 11 o'clock, beginning just right of the date, crossing the bust and two lower points of star 7 to the border. Additional obverse cracks are also present as described in Overton.
A lovely gray-gold example, this piece has considerable luster visible beneath the natural patina. Splashes of dark steel toning appear on the reverse. In addition to its remarkable die state, this example is also at the low end of the Condition Census. An important opportunity is presented to the advanced variety collector.
Edge 55: CENTS and OR are doubled.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse has a heavy bisecting crack from 5 o'clock to 11 o'clock, beginning just right of the date, crossing the bust and two lower points of star 7 to the border. Additional obverse cracks are also present as described in Overton.
A lovely gray-gold example, this piece has considerable luster visible beneath the natural patina. Splashes of dark steel toning appear on the reverse. In addition to its remarkable die state, this example is also at the low end of the Condition Census. An important opportunity is presented to the advanced variety collector.
Edge 55: CENTS and OR are doubled.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819/8 50C Small 9 AU55 PCGS. O-101, R.1. The obverse is perfect with stars drawn to the edge. The reverse has a crack over ME, continuing through RICA to the arrows, denomination, olive leaves, and UNITED, to the border over ST. Brilliant silver surfaces accompany nearly complete frosty mint luster with a faint splash of golden-brown toning on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1819/8 50C Large 9 AU55 PCGS. O-102, R.2. This sharply struck piece has perfect obverse and reverse dies. The surfaces are brilliant with frosty mint luster. A few faint scratches and other blemishes are evident on both sides, but of no concern to PCGS.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819/8 50C Large 9 XF45 PCGS. O-103a, R.4. Six overdate varieties were produced from five different overdated obverse dies! Star 8 points to the upper half of a dentil.
The reverse die is shattered, or "fractured" as Don Frederick describes, with all of the State a cracks listed in Overton.
Although a few handling marks are evident on each side, this splendid half dollar has light gray on the devices with delicate gold, pale blue, and iridescent toning on both sides. Although the late die state is slightly more plentiful than the early state coins, both are scarce and highly desirable.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The reverse die is shattered, or "fractured" as Don Frederick describes, with all of the State a cracks listed in Overton.
Although a few handling marks are evident on each side, this splendid half dollar has light gray on the devices with delicate gold, pale blue, and iridescent toning on both sides. Although the late die state is slightly more plentiful than the early state coins, both are scarce and highly desirable.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819/8 50C Large 9 Genuine PCGS. O-104, R.1. Faint clash marks are evident with close examination on otherwise perfect dies. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Both sides have light silver surfaces with minor cleaning lines, yet retain considerable luster. A few faint scratches and other imperfections are mostly trivial.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819/8 50C Large 9 Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.2. This piece was struck from perfect dies. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Heather, gold, and iridescent toning are evident on both sides of this lightly cleaned half dollar.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819/8 50C Large 9 Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.2. Slightly later die state than the previous piece, this example has faint clash marks and flowlines on the reverse. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Gray-gold and gunmetal toning mask the light cleaning lines of this piece. A minor scratch is noted in the left obverse field.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819/8 50C Large 9 Genuine PCGS. O-106, R.4. A short spine from the top of the second 1 is diagnostic for this variety.
Both dies are perfect with no die cracks or clash marks. Fine flowlines extend the reverse letters to the border.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Faint hairlines remain from cleaning, but both sides exhibit considerable luster with pale gold toning near the borders. Although Mint State pieces are rare, AU or finer examples are elusive.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both dies are perfect with no die cracks or clash marks. Fine flowlines extend the reverse letters to the border.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Faint hairlines remain from cleaning, but both sides exhibit considerable luster with pale gold toning near the borders. Although Mint State pieces are rare, AU or finer examples are elusive.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819 50C AU58 PCGS. O-107a, R.4. The reverse used for O-107 and O-108 has the 5 recut, showing left of the upright and above the flag. Star 7 points to the upper half of a dentil on O-107, and to the lower half of a dentil on O-108.
The obverse has a die crack through star 2 that forms a small die chip at the upper edge of the bust line below the neck. The crack continues across the bust to the field toward the 9. The reverse is cracked through the tops of MERICA to the middle arrowhead.
Both sides are lustrous and mostly bright silver, with several splashes of iridescent toning. Just outside the Census, the Frederick coin is probably within the top dozen for the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse has a die crack through star 2 that forms a small die chip at the upper edge of the bust line below the neck. The crack continues across the bust to the field toward the 9. The reverse is cracked through the tops of MERICA to the middle arrowhead.
Both sides are lustrous and mostly bright silver, with several splashes of iridescent toning. Just outside the Census, the Frederick coin is probably within the top dozen for the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819 50C AU55 PCGS. O-108, R.3. The obverse is perfect and the reverse is cracked through RICA to the border below the arrowheads. Another crack joins the base of 50. A lustrous example, this piece has frosty silver surfaces with traces of gold and blue toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1819 50C Genuine PCGS. O-109, R.2. This early die state piece is struck from perfect dies, with minor flowlines. XF45 Details, Altered Surfaces. This piece has been lightly cleaned, but no other surface alteration is readily apparent.
Edge 29: FIFTY CENTS A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 29: FIFTY CENTS A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819 50C AU55 PCGS. O-109, R.2. An early die state with perfect dies showing only minor flowlines. This pleasing Choice AU half dollar has lustrous silver surfaces with subtle gold and iridescent toning at the borders.
Edge 17: FIFTY CENTS OLRF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 17: FIFTY CENTS OLRF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1819 50C Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.3. The obverse has star 7 recut and poorly formed. This early die state piece is struck from perfect dies. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Both sides have light silver surfaces with champagne and iridescent toning. Minor surface roughness is evident in places on each side. Don Frederick acquired this coin from Al Overton just before Overton passed away.
Edge 11: FIFTY CENTS OALF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Al C. Overton (10/7/1971).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 11: FIFTY CENTS OALF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Al C. Overton (10/7/1971).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819 50C Genuine PCGS. O-111, R.2. AU58 Details, Damaged. Cleaned with later peripheral toning, this piece has a few additional surface marks on each side. The nose and upper bust line show evidence of a triple profile.
Ex: New England Rare Coin (10/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: New England Rare Coin (10/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819 50C XF45 PCGS. O-112, R.3. This is an exceptional example of the early die state, with deep and original olive and gray-gold toning on each side. The surfaces are nicely preserved for the Choice XF grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1819 50C Genuine PCGS. O-113, R.1. A pleasing perfect dies piece with excellent design definition. AU53 Details, Altered Surfaces. Despite the light surface treatment, this attractive piece has light gray color with peripheral iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1819 50C AU55 PCGS. O-114, R.3. Struck from perfect dies with no clash marks or die cracks. This light gray piece has considerable mint luster with pleasing pale gold toning. A rather low Condition Census is noted for O-114. The Frederick specimen is close to the low end of that Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1819 50C AU53 PCGS. O-115, R.3. Light clash marks are evident on both sides with heavy die lines right of the eagle's head. There are no die cracks on either side. This attractive and lustrous piece has excellent eye appeal, with silver brilliance and pleasing gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1820/19 50C Square Base 2 AU50 PCGS. O-101, R.2. The overdate with the square base 2 is diagnostic for this variety. This early die state piece retains some prooflike luster on the light silver surfaces. Both sides have delicate gold toning at the peripheries.
Ex: Gilhousen Collection (Superior, 10/1973), lot 916; Mount Vernon Sale (Superior, 11/1976), lot 526.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Ex: Gilhousen Collection (Superior, 10/1973), lot 916; Mount Vernon Sale (Superior, 11/1976), lot 526.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1820/19 50C Curl Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-102, R.1. The overdate with the curl base 2 is diagnostic for this variety. AU58 Details, Questionable Color. An attractive perfect dies specimen, this piece has heather, gold, and olive toning over lightly abraded surfaces.
Ex: J.J. Teaparty (8/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: J.J. Teaparty (8/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date AU55 PCGS. O-103a, R.2. The normal date with a curl base 2 only appears on O-103. The obverse is cracked across star 12 and the lowest curl to the 1 and the border. This pleasing light silver piece has nearly full luster with attractive gold, violet, and blue toning at the obverse border.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1820 50C Square Base Knob 2, Large Date XF45 PCGS. O-104, High R.4. The obverse has a large date with a square base, knobbed 2, diagnostic for O-104 and O-105. The D in UNITED is low on O-104.
This early die state has a single crack through 50 C to the arrows. There is no trace of the second reverse crack described in Overton. This die state was listed as variety 9 in the first edition of Overton.
Mostly delicate pewter-gray toning has pale gold accents with a few small splashes of darker patina. Considerable luster is still present on both sides. Although several higher grade pieces exist, this scarce variety is borderline R.5, and always in demand in any grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This early die state has a single crack through 50 C to the arrows. There is no trace of the second reverse crack described in Overton. This die state was listed as variety 9 in the first edition of Overton.
Mostly delicate pewter-gray toning has pale gold accents with a few small splashes of darker patina. Considerable luster is still present on both sides. Although several higher grade pieces exist, this scarce variety is borderline R.5, and always in demand in any grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1820 50C Square Base Knob 2, Large Date XF45 PCGS. O-104, High R.4. The dies are described above.
Both of the State a reverse cracks are prominent on this example. However, there is no evidence of the die chip that appears on the latest die state coins.
A few faint hairlines are visible beneath light gray and deeper iridescent toning on the obverse of this pleasing piece. Both sides have the usual trivial handling marks that one expects for the grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both of the State a reverse cracks are prominent on this example. However, there is no evidence of the die chip that appears on the latest die state coins.
A few faint hairlines are visible beneath light gray and deeper iridescent toning on the obverse of this pleasing piece. Both sides have the usual trivial handling marks that one expects for the grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1820 50C Square Base Knob 2, Large Date AU55 PCGS. O-105a, R.3. The obverse has a large date with a square base 2 and a knob on that digit, appearing on O-104 and O-105. The reverse of O-105 has a triple-segment in the border beside the top pair of olive leaves. This late die state piece has extensive obverse cracks described in Overton for State a. Lovely gold toning over satin luster accompanies the nice strike of this example. Splashes of deeper peripheral gold are evident on both sides.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1820 50C Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date AU58 PCGS. O-106, R.1. The reverse has the tops of ME joined on this variety. Light clash marks are the only die state markers found on this example. Several tiny die lumps are found to some degree on the reverse of all known pieces. Both sides have virtually full luster with traces of high point wear. The surfaces have violet, blue, green, and gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1820 50C Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date AU58 PCGS. O-107, R.5. The Broken Es variety. The obverse is the type with a square base, curl top 2 as found on O-106, 107, and 108. This particular die appears on O-106 and O-107. Each E on the reverse is missing its upper and lower left serifs. Each A is missing its outer right serif. The reverse die also appeared on 1821 O-103.
The reverse die shows evidence of die lapping in the feathers below the shield. Close examination of this piece and three different examples of 1821 O-103 in the Frederick Collection reveals that this 1802 O-107 was struck after the 1821 half dollars.
In addition to its importance as a rare variety, the 1820 O-107 is also a distinct Guide Book listed variety, and is doubly important as such. The Frederick Collection contains a Census level piece that some, including Don Frederick, have called a proof or presentation specimen. In 1977, Dave Bowers wrote of this piece: "Presentation specimen, of the type often sold as 'Proof.' Some minor friction. Light striking at bust point. Full prooflike surface on reverse, including in the interior of the shield stripes (often given as a criterion for determining Proof vs. first strike)." The absence of this piece in Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of Proof Coins suggests that he was unaware of its existence when his reference was published. He would certainly have called this coin a proof.
Regardless of its striking status, it is clearly a solid Condition Census prize and probably the third or fourth finest known, perhaps on a par with the AU58 NGC coin from the Charlton Meyer Collection.
Only the presence of light friction on the highest points of the cheek, hair curls, and wing prevent a full Mint State grade to this piece. Each side has a hint of gold and iridescent toning on prooflike surfaces. Both sides have fully mirrored fields with the exception of a small area of mint frost at the lower left part of the obverse, between the drapery and first two stars. The mirrored surfaces is fully visible between the shield stripes on the reverse, and within some of the letters of the motto.
Edge 4: FIFTY CENTS OHALF A DOLLAR. The R in OR and the H in HALF perfectly overlap.
Ex: a Bust Half Nut Club member; Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977), lot 795.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The reverse die shows evidence of die lapping in the feathers below the shield. Close examination of this piece and three different examples of 1821 O-103 in the Frederick Collection reveals that this 1802 O-107 was struck after the 1821 half dollars.
In addition to its importance as a rare variety, the 1820 O-107 is also a distinct Guide Book listed variety, and is doubly important as such. The Frederick Collection contains a Census level piece that some, including Don Frederick, have called a proof or presentation specimen. In 1977, Dave Bowers wrote of this piece: "Presentation specimen, of the type often sold as 'Proof.' Some minor friction. Light striking at bust point. Full prooflike surface on reverse, including in the interior of the shield stripes (often given as a criterion for determining Proof vs. first strike)." The absence of this piece in Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of Proof Coins suggests that he was unaware of its existence when his reference was published. He would certainly have called this coin a proof.
Regardless of its striking status, it is clearly a solid Condition Census prize and probably the third or fourth finest known, perhaps on a par with the AU58 NGC coin from the Charlton Meyer Collection.
Only the presence of light friction on the highest points of the cheek, hair curls, and wing prevent a full Mint State grade to this piece. Each side has a hint of gold and iridescent toning on prooflike surfaces. Both sides have fully mirrored fields with the exception of a small area of mint frost at the lower left part of the obverse, between the drapery and first two stars. The mirrored surfaces is fully visible between the shield stripes on the reverse, and within some of the letters of the motto.
Edge 4: FIFTY CENTS OHALF A DOLLAR. The R in OR and the H in HALF perfectly overlap.
Ex: a Bust Half Nut Club member; Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977), lot 795.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1820 50C Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date AU53 PCGS. O-108, R.2. Star 5 is recut on the obverse of O-108. The two lower leaf pairs show recutting, giving the appearance of four leaf groups. A highly lustrous example with slight wear on each side, this piece has traces of gold toning at the borders. It is an attractive piece for a specialized collection or a date set.
Ex: Donald Apte (7/1987).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Donald Apte (7/1987).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1821 50C AU55 PCGS. O-101a, R.1. Both State a cracks are visible on the reverse of the Frederick specimen. Both sides have satiny silver luster with wispy champagne toning.
Edge 30: FIFTY CENTS HALF A DOLLAR.
1821 O-102 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Edge 30: FIFTY CENTS HALF A DOLLAR.
1821 O-102 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1821 50C AU53 PCGS. O-103, R.2. This coin was included in the Frederick Collection as 1821 O-102, having been misattributed in the Stack's catalog. The serifs of all Es on the reverse are missing, a reuse of the reverse die that appears on 1820 O-107. It is interesting that the Guide Book lists the Broken Es variety for 1820, but leaves it out for 1821.
This early die state piece was minted prior to the reverse die lapping that removed some of the tail feathers and other details. Satiny luster is visible beneath champagne and gold toning on each side.
Ex: Stack's (1/2003), lot 2599.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
This early die state piece was minted prior to the reverse die lapping that removed some of the tail feathers and other details. Satiny luster is visible beneath champagne and gold toning on each side.
Ex: Stack's (1/2003), lot 2599.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1821 50C AU50 PCGS. O-103, R.2. The reverse die is lapped on this piece with some tail feathers and other details attenuated. The fields of this lustrous piece are reflective, with mostly brilliant silver surfaces and splashes of pale gold and iridescent toning.
Ex: Floyd Farley (1/1974).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Ex: Floyd Farley (1/1974).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1821 50C AU58 PCGS. O-103a, R.4. The late die state is considered much scarcer than the early die state. In addition to the obverse die crack at the date, the reverse is further lapped with only traces of the outer left tail feathers above the olive branch. The Frederick specimen probably ranks among the top five or six known examples of State a. The brilliant silver surfaces are highly lustrous with ivory color and splashes of delicate gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1821 50C AU55 PCGS. O-104, R.1. This intermediate die state piece has a crack through UNITED but none through AMERICA. The surfaces are bright silver with lovely peripheral gold toning. Both sides of the Frederick specimen are pleasing and highly appealing.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1821 50C AU53 PCGS. O-105a, R.1. A die crack joins the tops of TATE on this piece. This lovely Frederick Collection coin has gold and ivory surfaces with peripheral russet and blue-green toning. It is an attractive example for the date collector or the specialist.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1821 50C Genuine PCGS. O-105a, R.1. The edge has faint vertical reeding. A slightly later die state than the previous piece, this example has the die crack through the tops of TATE continuing to OF AM. XF40 Details, Cleaned. Gray surfaces have minor underlying cleaning lines. Both sides have attractive peripheral iridescence.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1821 50C AU53 PCGS. O-106, R.1. An early die state, the Frederick specimen has no die chipping in the N of UNITED. A lovely AU example, this piece has bright silver surfaces with delicate peripheral toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1821 50C Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.3. AU53 Details, Cleaned. A few trivial abrasions and scratches are evident on this lovely AU example from the Frederick Collection. Both sides are fully reflective with bright silver surfaces. An excellent representative of the scarce O-107 die marriage.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1822/1 50C AU55 PCGS. O-101, R.1. Traditionally called an 1822/1, its overdate status has been questioned in recent years. The Frederick specimen shows perfect dies with minor reverse flowlines. Light silver surfaces exhibit delicate champagne toning on each side. Both sides have nearly full frosty mint luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1822/1 50C XF45 PCGS. O-102, High R.4. This is the second "overdate" obverse. The small die lumps at star 12 identify the obverse die, and the variety.
Small die defect lumps are visible between the top inside points of star 12, but there is no evidence of the late state die cracks reported for this variety.
Dark gun-metal blue toning has a frame of deep gold near the borders of this pleasing piece. Lighter tan defines the slight wear on the high points. The O-102 die marriage is borderline R.5. This variety is more convincing as an overdate than is O-101, although it is doubtful that either is a true overdate.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Small die defect lumps are visible between the top inside points of star 12, but there is no evidence of the late state die cracks reported for this variety.
Dark gun-metal blue toning has a frame of deep gold near the borders of this pleasing piece. Lighter tan defines the slight wear on the high points. The O-102 die marriage is borderline R.5. This variety is more convincing as an overdate than is O-101, although it is doubtful that either is a true overdate.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1822/1 50C Genuine PCGS. O-102, High R.4. The dies are described above. This die marriage was unlisted in the 1967 first edition of Overton.
Two prominent die cracks are visible, the first from the date to lower curl, and the second from that curl to star 13. The third late state die crack is absent. This die state should be listed as O-102a.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides are bright silver-gray with minor hairlines that are mostly confined to the obverse. A touch of gold as developed at the upper obverse border. Numerous tiny contact marks are visible on the bust and in the obverse fields.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Two prominent die cracks are visible, the first from the date to lower curl, and the second from that curl to star 13. The third late state die crack is absent. This die state should be listed as O-102a.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides are bright silver-gray with minor hairlines that are mostly confined to the obverse. A touch of gold as developed at the upper obverse border. Numerous tiny contact marks are visible on the bust and in the obverse fields.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1822 50C Genuine PCGS. O-103, Low R.5. Three lower points of star 10 are recut. No die cracks are visible on either side of this early state piece. AU50 Details, Cleaned. The surfaces have been lightly polished to give a reflective appearance on both sides of this piece. All other aspects are nice, including a bold strike and delicate champagne toning.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HOARLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HOARLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1822 50C AU50 PCGS. O-104, R.3. The N of UNITED is high and out of place, diagnostic for the variety. Faint clash marks are visible on the obverse, with all other aspects of both dies perfect. This pleasing piece exhibits nearly full luster with bright silver surfaces and attractive peripheral gold toning. A few iridescent splashes appear on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1822 50C AU58 PCGS. O-105, R.3. Minor reverse die cracks are described in Overton. This near-Mint example has an incredible strike with bright silver surfaces and full satin luster. A hint of peripheral iridescence is noted at the borders.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1822 50C AU53 PCGS. O-106, R.3. Neither die shows any signs of cracks or clash marks on this early state piece. Light wear is evident in the form of darker gray color on the high points. Both sides have otherwise light silver-gray surfaces with considerable luster. Hints of champagne toning gather near the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1822 50C AU53 PCGS. O-107, R.2. The Button variety has a small button in the cap, where the folds meet above the B in LIBERTY. This early strike exhibits traces of reflective luster with bright silver surfaces and wispy champagne toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1822 50C Genuine PCGS. O-108, R.3. Liberty has an unusual double chin on this obverse die. AU55 Details, Cleaned. A die chip begins to fill the right angle of the N in UNITED, but no other die cracks are noted on either side. A few splashes of iridescent toning are noted over bright silver surfaces with minor cleaning lines. Substance adhering to the surfaces around a few stars and letters remains unidentified.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1822 50C AU58 PCGS. O-109, R.2. A point of star 7 is embedded in the cap well above the headband, an unusual and distinctive diagnostic for the variety. A die chip at the right side of the R in AMERICA is visible on nearly all specimens, including this piece from the Frederick Collection. Both sides have nearly full luster with ivory surfaces and lovely iridescent peripheral toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1822 50C AU53 PCGS. O-110, R.2. The obverse crack of State a is present, although the reverse crack of that state is absent. This lustrous piece has light silver-gray surfaces with splashes of peripheral iridescence.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1822 50C AU55 PCGS. O-111, R.2. Flowlines draw the stars and letters to the borders, but otherwise both dies are perfect. This splendid Choice AU example has lovely heather and pale gold toning over frosty mint luster. Traces of high point wear appear as deeper gray areas on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1822 50C AU53 PCGS. O-112, R.4. The reverse has an extension of the fourth lowest crossbar into the right wing.
No clash marks or die cracks are visible on either side of this perfect dies piece. Fine peripheral flowlines are visible from the tops of letters to the reverse border.
Sharp design details are evident on both sides, with light gray surfaces and natural gold patina gathering at the borders. Faint hairlines are visible on the satiny surfaces. This piece is below the Condition Census for the variety, but probably in the top 10.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
No clash marks or die cracks are visible on either side of this perfect dies piece. Fine peripheral flowlines are visible from the tops of letters to the reverse border.
Sharp design details are evident on both sides, with light gray surfaces and natural gold patina gathering at the borders. Faint hairlines are visible on the satiny surfaces. This piece is below the Condition Census for the variety, but probably in the top 10.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1822 50C Genuine PCGS. O-113, R.3. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Faint lines and slight surface roughness indicate that this piece has been cleaned, but it has regained dark olive and iridescent toning on both sides with some luster still present.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1822 50C Genuine PCGS. O-114, R.3. The obverse die is perfect and the reverse is cracked through parts of the legend. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Both sides have reflective surfaces with attractive lilac and gold toning. Only slight wear is visible on the high points of this pleasing piece.
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981), lot 944.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981), lot 944.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1822 50C Genuine PCGS. O-115, R.3. The obverse die is perfect and the reverse is cracked through most of the letters in the legend and the denomination. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides are bright silver with cleaning lines and other minor imperfections. The reverse has a light scratch below ERICA.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1823 50C Broken 3 Genuine PCGS. O-101, R.3. The early state of the obverse has a large broken 3 that leans to the right. AU55 Details, Cleaned. This sharply struck piece has considerable brilliant silver luster on both sides, with lovely peripheral gold toning along most of the obverse and reverse borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1823 50C Patched 3 Genuine PCGS. O-101a, R.1. The 3 has now been fixed with a crude patch at its center. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Although minor cleaning lines are evident in the fields, both sides have pale gold and lilac toning with deeper peripheral color.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1823 50C Patched 3 Genuine PCGS. O-102, R.4. The obverse is the same as the Patched 3 state of O-101. The fourth lowest crossbar extends into the right wing. This reverse appeared earlier on 1822 O-114.
The reverse has a light die crack through ED ST and also has the top of the S in PLURIBUS filled, the normal die state for the variety.
AU58 Details, Cleaned. The surfaces are prooflike with obvious mirrored fields. The fields tend to reflect a few minor hairlines, making them more obvious and leading to the PCGS opinion that the coin has been cleaned. While it has, this piece is a lovely example of the variety with light silver surfaces and deep gold and blue toning over part of the obverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1823 O-103 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
The reverse has a light die crack through ED ST and also has the top of the S in PLURIBUS filled, the normal die state for the variety.
AU58 Details, Cleaned. The surfaces are prooflike with obvious mirrored fields. The fields tend to reflect a few minor hairlines, making them more obvious and leading to the PCGS opinion that the coin has been cleaned. While it has, this piece is a lovely example of the variety with light silver surfaces and deep gold and blue toning over part of the obverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1823 O-103 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
1823 50C Genuine PCGS. O-104, R.3. AU58 Details, Cleaned. A double profile is visible on the neck and upper bust line as often on this variety. This pleasing light gray and lilac piece has some bright orange discoloration on the obverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1823 50C AU55 PCGS. O-105, R.1. The reverse has a large center dot at the left end of crossbar 4. The dot joins crossbars 3 and 5. There is no evidence of obverse or reverse die cracks on this early die state piece. This lovely Choice AU piece has nearly full luster with ivory and silver within a frame of rainbow iridescence.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1823 50C AU53 PCGS. O-106a, R.2. Although the 3 is rather ugly in appearance, this is not one of the varieties known as the Ugly, Patched, or Broken 3 varieties. Delicate peripheral iridescent toning enhances the lovely light silver-gray luster on both sides of this frosty specimen.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1823 50C AU53 PCGS. O-107, R.2. A short die line or defect joins the base of ME in AMERICA, with the M slightly higher. This example has a bold double profile. Brilliant and lustrous silver-gray surfaces host faint champagne toning on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1823 50C Genuine PCGS. O-108a, R.3. The fourth crossbar from the bottom extends a short distance past the right shield border. The obverse has all of the die cracks for O-108a as described in that reference. AU50 Details, Damaged. Violet, blue, and gold toning on each side mask the heavy obverse scratches.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1823 50C Genuine PCGS. O-109, High R.5. The obverse die appears on O-108 and O-109, and is usually recognized by a die crack across the drapery on late O-108 half dollars and all examples of the O-109 marriage. The I in PLURIBUS is below the space between the A and T in STATES on this marriage, and the first A in AMERICA has full left and right serifs.
In addition to the crack through the drapery that begins at the 1 in the date and ends at star 1, the obverse has another crack from the 1 in the date to the lowest hair curl and all stars on the right. An additional crack connects the stars on the left, with a further die crack from the border to stars 5, 6, and 7, the cap, and the border over star 8. There are no obvious die cracks on the reverse.
The 1823 O-109 die marriage was unknown to Overton when his 1967 first edition was published, and made its first appearance in the 1970 second edition where it was called R.6. The variety remained R.6 for at least 20 years, and retained that rating in the 1990 third edition. Today it is called High R.5, with 30 to 40 examples believed to exist. This coin is a "musical chairs" specimen that Don Frederick owned on at least two different occasions. He sold it to Floyd Farley in 1973, and reacquired it for his own collection more than three decades later.
Fine 15 or better, cleaned. Both sides have light gray, gold, and ivory surfaces with traces of luster retained in the protected areas. Despite considerable wear, partly the result of an inadequate strike, the surfaces are pleasing with only minor handling marks. Minor abrasions on the reverse suggest that someone attempted to diminish a dark stain, possibly from a rubber band. Although shy of the Condition Census, this remarkable piece will generate spirited bidding.
Ex: Don Frederick (6/1973); Floyd Farley; Sheridan Downey (5/2001), lot 96; Sheridan Downey (11/2005).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
In addition to the crack through the drapery that begins at the 1 in the date and ends at star 1, the obverse has another crack from the 1 in the date to the lowest hair curl and all stars on the right. An additional crack connects the stars on the left, with a further die crack from the border to stars 5, 6, and 7, the cap, and the border over star 8. There are no obvious die cracks on the reverse.
The 1823 O-109 die marriage was unknown to Overton when his 1967 first edition was published, and made its first appearance in the 1970 second edition where it was called R.6. The variety remained R.6 for at least 20 years, and retained that rating in the 1990 third edition. Today it is called High R.5, with 30 to 40 examples believed to exist. This coin is a "musical chairs" specimen that Don Frederick owned on at least two different occasions. He sold it to Floyd Farley in 1973, and reacquired it for his own collection more than three decades later.
Fine 15 or better, cleaned. Both sides have light gray, gold, and ivory surfaces with traces of luster retained in the protected areas. Despite considerable wear, partly the result of an inadequate strike, the surfaces are pleasing with only minor handling marks. Minor abrasions on the reverse suggest that someone attempted to diminish a dark stain, possibly from a rubber band. Although shy of the Condition Census, this remarkable piece will generate spirited bidding.
Ex: Don Frederick (6/1973); Floyd Farley; Sheridan Downey (5/2001), lot 96; Sheridan Downey (11/2005).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1823 50C Ugly 3 AU50 PCGS. O-110a, R.3. A strong double profile is visible at the chin, neck, and upper bust line. The Ugly 3 obverse has a crack from the border to the right side of that digit. The two reverse cracks of State a are clearly visible on the Frederick Collection coin. Both sides have light silver luster with traces of wear. Pale gold and iridescent border toning adds to the overall eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1823 50C AU53 PCGS. O-111a, R.2. Most of the late state die cracks are visible on this example. Attractive pewter and gold surfaces create an exceptionally attractive example.
Ex: Steve Ivy (5/1979), lot 387 where it was graded EF45+.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: Steve Ivy (5/1979), lot 387 where it was graded EF45+.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1823 50C AU50 PCGS. O-112, R.1. The 3 in the date appears low, but in reality it is larger than the other date elements. Die cracks, clash marks, and other die imperfections are completely absent on this example. This incredible piece appears finer than the grade assigned. It is nicely toned in rainbow shades with satiny, reflective fields beneath.
Ex: Julian Leidman (7/1978).
1823 O-113 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: Julian Leidman (7/1978).
1823 O-113 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1824/1 50C Genuine PCGS. O-101a, R.2. The tops of U and ED are higher than NIT. The reverse has cracks through UNITED and ERICA. AU55 Details, Cleaned. This lovely piece has excellent silver luster with deeper gray wear points and peripheral gold toning. Minor cleaning lines are barely visible on this attractive piece.
Ex: Superior (2/1975), lot 692.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Superior (2/1975), lot 692.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824/1 50C Fine 15 PCGS. O-102, High R.5. The overdate obverse is combined with a reverse that has 50 C widely spaced. The 5 is entirely left of the arrow feather and the C is right of the stem.
No die defects are evident on either side of this perfect dies half dollar. Considerable wear is evident on both sides as the grade suggests, but the surfaces are light pewter-gray with some deeper gold and iridescent toning. The surfaces are exceptionally smooth and problem-free.
Although a number of higher grade pieces have appeared at auction over the last decade, no apologies are needed for an example of this rarity in any grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
No die defects are evident on either side of this perfect dies half dollar. Considerable wear is evident on both sides as the grade suggests, but the surfaces are light pewter-gray with some deeper gold and iridescent toning. The surfaces are exceptionally smooth and problem-free.
Although a number of higher grade pieces have appeared at auction over the last decade, no apologies are needed for an example of this rarity in any grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824 50C Overdate AU58 PCGS. O-103, R.1. This variety provides one of the most intriguing mysteries in the entire Capped Bust half dollar series. What is the 4 punched over? The jumbled recuttings are impossible to identify.
A nearly complete double profile is noted. Light clash marks are evident on both sides, and the reverse has flowlines that extend the letters to the border.
This piece is highly attractive with traces of wear on the high points. The surfaces have frosty silver luster with ivory color and beautiful rainbow toning at the obverse border. The Frederick specimen may rank among the top 10 or 12 examples of this variety.
Ex: Jim O'Donnell (10/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
A nearly complete double profile is noted. Light clash marks are evident on both sides, and the reverse has flowlines that extend the letters to the border.
This piece is highly attractive with traces of wear on the high points. The surfaces have frosty silver luster with ivory color and beautiful rainbow toning at the obverse border. The Frederick specimen may rank among the top 10 or 12 examples of this variety.
Ex: Jim O'Donnell (10/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1824 50C XF45 PCGS. O-104, R.2. A few faint scratches and other minor abrasions are evident on each side of this Choice XF example. The Frederick Collection coin has lovely original toning that combined grayish-gold at the centers, with deeper steel at the borders.
Ex: Kagin's (5/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
Ex: Kagin's (5/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1824 50C Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.2. Faint clash marks are visible on each side. The stars are flat and the legend letters are weak, with sharper central details. XF45 Details, Questionable Color. Both sides have unusual gold, sepia, and blue toning with minor surface marks.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824 50C Genuine PCGS. O-106a, R.4. Star 7 appears to touch the cap well above the headband. The reverse has the U in UNITED well below the adjacent N, and its right top is slightly doubled.
A sharp double profile is evident. The obverse has a heavy die crack from the border across star 12 to the lower hair ribbon.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Light silver surfaces display hints of champagne toning, with a small area of verdigris on the reverse. Minor hairlines are evident in the fields. Although the variety is listed as R.3, the late state is considerably scarcer.
Edge 24: FIFTY CENTS OR F A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
A sharp double profile is evident. The obverse has a heavy die crack from the border across star 12 to the lower hair ribbon.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Light silver surfaces display hints of champagne toning, with a small area of verdigris on the reverse. Minor hairlines are evident in the fields. Although the variety is listed as R.3, the late state is considerably scarcer.
Edge 24: FIFTY CENTS OR F A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824 50C Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.2. Both dies appear perfect, and the strike is bold. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Slight field reflectivity is visible through the light gray toning and iridescent accents. Despite the minor cleaning lines, this is an attractive example of the O-107 die marriage.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824 50C AU53 PCGS. O-108a, R.2. The reverse shows strike doubling on the eagle. Minor reverse die cracks are visible as described for State a. This bright silver-gray example shows traces of champagne toning on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1824/4 50C Genuine PCGS. O-109, R.2. The profile is doubled from the nose to the neck. Flowlines and minor clash marks are evident on each side. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Considerable luster remains despite efforts to clean this piece. Wisps of gold toning have improved the overall eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824/4 50C AU55 PCGS. O-110, R.2. The profile is doubled from the forehead to the upper bust line. Some stars at the left are also slightly doubled. No clash marks or die cracks are visible on this early die state piece. The Frederick specimen is fully detailed with brilliant silver luster. Both sides have a narrow frame of gold and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1824 50C Genuine PCGS. O-111, R.2. The profile is doubled from the nose to the neck and tripled below the chin. AU58 Details, Cleaned. Although faint cleaning lines are evident, the overall appearance and eye appeal is excellent. Both sides have nearly full satin luster with light silver-gray at the centers. Peripheral iridescence on both sides adds to its overall look.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824 50C AU50 PCGS. O-112a, R.4. The first line of stripe 6 in the shield extends to the fourth crossbar, diagnostic for the variety.
An obverse die crack begins at the border right of the date, crosses the low curl and bust, and curves up to star 4 and the border. The crack is heavy at first, and weakens in the left field above the bust.
A splendid AU example, this piece exhibits brilliant silver luster with vivid peripheral gold toning. A highly attractive, appealing example of the scarce O-112a variety. The most recent auction appearance of a late die state example, according to Stephen Herrman, was January 2006 when we sold the VF20 Jules Reiver coin.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
An obverse die crack begins at the border right of the date, crosses the low curl and bust, and curves up to star 4 and the border. The crack is heavy at first, and weakens in the left field above the bust.
A splendid AU example, this piece exhibits brilliant silver luster with vivid peripheral gold toning. A highly attractive, appealing example of the scarce O-112a variety. The most recent auction appearance of a late die state example, according to Stephen Herrman, was January 2006 when we sold the VF20 Jules Reiver coin.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824 50C Genuine PCGS. O-113, R.1. A defect appears below the eagle's neck on this early die state piece. Otherwise both dies are perfect. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Brilliant silver surfaces retain considerable luster. A tiny iridescent toning splash adheres to the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824 50C XF45 PCGS. O-114, Low R.5. Star 7 nearly touches the front of the cap. The letters in the legend are close to the reverse border, especially AMERICA.
Struck from perfect dies with no clash marks, cracks, or other imperfections. A small die bulge appears on the neck from the curl forward.
A Choice XF example with considerable luster still visible, this piece exhibits intermingled iridescent toning on both sides. The usual trivial surface marks are present. Although a technical XF45, this piece has the eye appeal of a higher grade. Stephen Herrman lists two AU58 coins and three XF45 coins as the finest that have appeared in auctions over the past dozen years.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Struck from perfect dies with no clash marks, cracks, or other imperfections. A small die bulge appears on the neck from the curl forward.
A Choice XF example with considerable luster still visible, this piece exhibits intermingled iridescent toning on both sides. The usual trivial surface marks are present. Although a technical XF45, this piece has the eye appeal of a higher grade. Stephen Herrman lists two AU58 coins and three XF45 coins as the finest that have appeared in auctions over the past dozen years.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824 50C Genuine PCGS. O-115, R.2. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Sharply struck by perfect dies, this piece has excellent design definition on both sides. Pale yellow and tan masks the light cleaning lines of this pleasing piece. The fields retain slight reflectivity on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824 50C AU58 PCGS. O-116, R.3. The profile is doubled from the nose to the neck. The Frederick specimen is sharply struck with traces of high point wear. Both sides are fully lustrous with frosty mint surfaces and subtle gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1824 50C Genuine PCGS. O-117, R.1. This early die state example has several spikes protruding from the outside left wing. Other spikes and die lines are visible along the inside of the same wing and in the space below the wing. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Reflective surfaces show peripheral iridescence. This attractive piece has some weakness of the strike at the drapery and top of the cap, and opposing points on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1824 50C AU53 PCGS. O-117, R.1. The left wing shows some doubling along the same principle as a double profile. The spikes from the left wing are mostly gone in this later die state. Light gold and iridescent toning subdues the frosty mint luster of this pleasing example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1825 50C AU53 PCGS. O-101, R.1. Minor flowlines and light clash marks are visible on each side. Some weakness of strike is evident, but this is an attractive and highly lustrous piece with ivory surfaces. Both sides have a frame of gold and iridescent toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1825 50C Genuine PCGS. O-102, R.1. Plated at O-2 in the first edition of Overton. Both sides have minor flowlines. The obverse is doubled only on the upper bust line. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides have gray-gold surfaces with hints of blue and iridescent toning.
Many coins plated in the Overton reference were cleaned prior to photography as it was felt necessary to do so in order to get good photographic results.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Many coins plated in the Overton reference were cleaned prior to photography as it was felt necessary to do so in order to get good photographic results.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1825 50C XF40 PCGS. O-103, Low R.4. The profile is doubled at the nose. All of the stars and letters are drawn to the edge. Both sides have natural deep olive and gray-gold toning with traces of underlying luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1825 50C AU50 PCGS. O-104, High R.4. The stars and letters are drawn to the edge on this piece. Light obverse and reverse clash marks are evident. Lustrous silver-gray surfaces have accompanying peripheral gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1825 50C Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.2. The entire profile from the nose to the neck is doubled. AU50 Details, Scratched. Subtle champagne toning resides on lustrous silver surfaces. Small scratches are noted under the right wing.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1825 50C AU55 PCGS. O-106, R.3. There are no reverse die cracks on this early state specimen. This Choice AU example has satin luster with rainbow peripheries around light gold centers.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1825 50C MS61 PCGS. O-107, R.2. A perfect dies specimen with light obverse and reverse flowlines. This fully lustrous Mint State piece has ivory surfaces with hints of gold toning. An attractive example for the specialist or the type collector. Despite a low rarity rating, this piece may fall in the Condition Census. Only three Mint State pieces have appeared for sale at auction over the last decade, according to Steve Herrman's record.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1825 50C AU55 PCGS. O-108, R.3. The dies are perfect with only faint flowlines drawing the stars and letters to the border. Deep gray-gold surfaces have peripheral steel toning on both sides.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1825 50C Genuine PCGS. O-109, R.5. The I in PLURIBUS is below the space between AT in STATES on this reverse that appears on O-109 and 110. The curl of the digit 2 is vertical, pointing to the I in LIBERTY.
A bold triple profile is visible. The dies have faint clash marks but no other defects. Considerable die wear appears in the form of peripheral flowlines, especially on the reverse.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Light silver-gray surfaces exhibit faint hairlines, with traces of gold toning near the borders. A pleasing example and sharper than the fourth edition plate coin. Despite its rarity, several AU and Mint State coins exist. However, the supply of available coins is far fewer than the number of active specialists collecting varieties today.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
A bold triple profile is visible. The dies have faint clash marks but no other defects. Considerable die wear appears in the form of peripheral flowlines, especially on the reverse.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Light silver-gray surfaces exhibit faint hairlines, with traces of gold toning near the borders. A pleasing example and sharper than the fourth edition plate coin. Despite its rarity, several AU and Mint State coins exist. However, the supply of available coins is far fewer than the number of active specialists collecting varieties today.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1825 50C AU55 PCGS. O-110, R.2. The nose and upper lip are doubled. Both dies of this piece are perfect. Blue and gray patina accompanies gold toning with splashes of deep steel. Both sides have trivial marks and scratches.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1825 50C AU53 PCGS. O-111, R.3. 50C is boldly recut above, diagnostic for the variety. The legend is poorly spaced with letters joined, others widely spaced, some high, and others low. Don Frederick borrowed from early large cent literature when he named this the "Office Boy" reverse. Both sides of the Frederick specimen exhibit blue, lavender, and gold toning.
Ex: Julian Leidman (7/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: Julian Leidman (7/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1825 50C Genuine PCGS. O-112, R.3. Perfect dies with no cracks or clash marks on either side. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Both sides are lustrous with bright silver surfaces. The stars are mostly flat with sharper central details.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1825 50C MS62 PCGS. O-113, R.1. A perfect dies example of the O-113 die marriage. A fully original Mint State piece with frosty luster and ivory surfaces. Splashes of rainbow toning add to the overall eye appeal of this example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1825 50C AU50 PCGS. O-114, R.1. Perfect dies with no die cracks, clash marks, or other die defects. Luster shines through the deep gray and gold toning on both sides of this specimen.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1825 50C AU53 PCGS. O-115, R.3. Slight flowlines are visible, but no die cracks or clash marks are evident. Lustrous surfaces are brilliant with hints of gold toning on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1825 50C Genuine PCGS. O-116, R.3. A pleasing perfect dies coin with no visible cracks or clash marks. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Splashes of gold and cobalt-blue toning are noted on both sides of this lustrous example.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1825 50C Genuine PCGS. O-117, R.4. The upright of the 5 in the date is recut, a diagnostic feature of this variety. The reverse has a doubled olive branch between the claw and first leaf pair.
Faint clash marks are visible on the reverse of this otherwise perfect dies piece.
AU55 Details, Altered Surfaces. Although cleaned with minor hairlines, there is no other obvious surface alteration on this lightly toned example.
Al Overton listed variety 35 as RARE in 1967, but in 1970 it carried an R.1 designation with the new number of O-117, leading Don Frederick to describe it as "way underrated by Overton." The third and fourth editions carry O-117 as R.4, its present rating.
1825 O-118 is not included in the Frederick Collection but is offered elsewhere in this sale.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Faint clash marks are visible on the reverse of this otherwise perfect dies piece.
AU55 Details, Altered Surfaces. Although cleaned with minor hairlines, there is no other obvious surface alteration on this lightly toned example.
Al Overton listed variety 35 as RARE in 1967, but in 1970 it carried an R.1 designation with the new number of O-117, leading Don Frederick to describe it as "way underrated by Overton." The third and fourth editions carry O-117 as R.4, its present rating.
1825 O-118 is not included in the Frederick Collection but is offered elsewhere in this sale.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C AU50 PCGS. O-101, R.1. The obverse is cracked through the base of the date and left. The reverse die is uncracked on this early die state piece. Faint clash marks are visible on the reverse. This bright silver piece has nearly full luster with excellent eye appeal. Both sides are untoned, save for a splash of gold at stars 2 and 3.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C Genuine PCGS. O-101a, R.2. The later die state with the obverse crack through the date and both reverse die cracks that Overton describes. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Although light cleaning lines are visible, this piece has outstanding ivory luster with peripheral iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C AU55 PCGS. O-102, R.1. The obverse is perfect and the reverse has faint clash marks only. This lovely Choice AU piece from the Frederick Collection is fully brilliant and highly lustrous with reflective fields, especially on the obverse. The strike is sharp and wear only affects the high points. Hints of gold toning grace the obverse border.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU53 PCGS. O-103, Low R.5. The left edge of the 5 in 50 C is recut, diagnostic for this reverse. Several of the crossbars extend into the right wing. This reverse die was also used in 1827 for O-103 and O-119.
While flowlines extend the stars and letters to the border, there are no clash marks, die cracks, or other anomalies.
Fully original and problem free, with only trivial surface marks that are expected for the grade. Underlying luster shines through the gray-gold and heather toning on both sides. Nearly four years have passed since the last AU or finer example of this variety sold at auction. The Frederick specimen fits in the low end of the Condition Census.
Edge 19: FIFTY CENTS OR ALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
While flowlines extend the stars and letters to the border, there are no clash marks, die cracks, or other anomalies.
Fully original and problem free, with only trivial surface marks that are expected for the grade. Underlying luster shines through the gray-gold and heather toning on both sides. Nearly four years have passed since the last AU or finer example of this variety sold at auction. The Frederick specimen fits in the low end of the Condition Census.
Edge 19: FIFTY CENTS OR ALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C Genuine PCGS. O-104a, R.3. This intermediate die state shows the obverse crack through the stars on the left, and also the reverse crack through 50C. There is no evidence of the other reverse crack through ERICA. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Light silver-gray surfaces reveal satin surfaces with nearly full mint luster. Fine cleaning lines are barely perceptible.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.3. The entire profile is doubled from the hairline to the upper bust line. The obverse is lightly cracked. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Although PCGS says cleaned, we see an entirely natural patina on both sides of this lovely piece. Pale gray-gold, heather, and blue toning on each side diminishes the effects of the improper cleaning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C AU53 PCGS. O-106a, R.3. Both reverse die cracks of State a are present on this example. Fully lustrous surfaces show wonderful mint brilliance. Both sides are entirely brilliant and untoned.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU50 PCGS. O-107, R.3. The reverse is cracked at the bottom and to the left. Deep natural gold and gray toning masks the satiny luster on this piece. The reverse has additional olive and iridescent toning at the lower left. Here is a lovely, fully original Capped Bust half dollar with excellent eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU53 PCGS. O-108a, R.1. Several cracks are noted on this late die state. The obverse is cracked through stars 2 to 7, and to the cap and border. Another crack begins at star 1 and crosses the drapery. Either that crack or a new crack continues from the bottom of the drapery to the top of the date and curves up toward the lowest curl. A further crack from star 10 crosses star 11 to the lowest curl. The reverse has a crack from the border to UNITE, the top of the scroll, and on to S OF. It does not continue to AM as noted in Overton. Hints of champagne toning grace the lustrous silver surfaces on each side of this splendid specimen.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C Genuine PCGS. O-109, R.1. Mint State Details, Cleaned. This beautiful example has prooflike obverse and reverse surfaces with light champagne toning on each side. Splashes of gold and iridescent toning are evident on each side. The strike is exceptional on this early die state piece.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.2. AU55 Details, Altered Surfaces. This example has sharp design definition with little evidence of actual wear. However, the surfaces have been treated in some way to provide an unnatural sheen.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C Genuine PCGS. O-111a, R.2. All obverse die cracks reported for O-111 and 111a are present. There is no trace of the reverse crack described for State a. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Unusual olive and gold toning are presented on top of light gray surfaces with sharp details.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C AU55 PCGS. O-112, R.2. This early die state piece has no die chipping in the N of UNITED or the first S of STATES. This die state is equivalent to O-29 in the first edition of Overton. Steve Herrman lists the early die state as High R.4. A wonderful Choice AU, the Frederick specimen has light gray-gold surfaces with deeper gold and iridescent toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU53 PCGS. O-113a, R.3. This late die state has the reverse crack from 50 C to UNI described in Overton, and it also has an unlisted die crack through the tops of TATES. This die state should probably be cataloged as O-113'b' and it is seemingly rare. Deep heather, steel, and gunmetal toning is noted on both sides.
Edge 7: FIFTY CENTS ORALF A DOLLAR. The H in HALF and the O in OR perfectly overlap.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 7: FIFTY CENTS ORALF A DOLLAR. The H in HALF and the O in OR perfectly overlap.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU55 PCGS. O-114, High R.4. A nearly vertical line crossing the top four crossbars at the left is diagnostic.
Although there are no cracks or clash marks, the obverse has only partial border dentils, and the reverse has only a trace of border details visible, the result of worn or well used dies. A tiny die chip is visible in the angle of the N in UNITED.
This Choice AU example has incredible frosty mint luster with a frame of gold and iridescent border toning around otherwise brilliant silver surfaces. Only four finer coins have been sold in recent auctions. This piece ranks in the Condition Census of the variety, as does the next.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Although there are no cracks or clash marks, the obverse has only partial border dentils, and the reverse has only a trace of border details visible, the result of worn or well used dies. A tiny die chip is visible in the angle of the N in UNITED.
This Choice AU example has incredible frosty mint luster with a frame of gold and iridescent border toning around otherwise brilliant silver surfaces. Only four finer coins have been sold in recent auctions. This piece ranks in the Condition Census of the variety, as does the next.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C AU58 PCGS. O-114, High R.4. The diagnostic reverse feature is described above.
Die cracks and clash marks are entirely absent, save for a tiny chip in the upper angle of the N in UNITED. Both sides have complete borders, although the dentils are narrow, especially on the obverse. Flowlines draw the stars and letters to the border.
Outstanding heather and iridescent toning is displayed on both sides, with nearly complete underlying luster. A small V-shaped planchet defect is evident at 6 o'clock on the reverse. Minor handling marks are virtually indiscernible. A Condition Census representative like the previous example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Die cracks and clash marks are entirely absent, save for a tiny chip in the upper angle of the N in UNITED. Both sides have complete borders, although the dentils are narrow, especially on the obverse. Flowlines draw the stars and letters to the border.
Outstanding heather and iridescent toning is displayed on both sides, with nearly complete underlying luster. A small V-shaped planchet defect is evident at 6 o'clock on the reverse. Minor handling marks are virtually indiscernible. A Condition Census representative like the previous example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C Genuine PCGS. O-115, Low R.5. The obverse has a short die line touching three dentil tips above star 7. This die was used for O-115 and 116. The reverse has the M in AMERICA below the adjacent A. The reverse die was used for O-111 and 115.
A seemingly late die state with flowlines from the stars and letters to the borders. There are no die cracks or clash marks on this piece.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Light silver-gray surfaces on both sides exhibit minor hairlines. Hints of champagne toning accompany delicate steel and gold peripheral toning. This is only the sixth auction appearance of an AU or finer example of O-115 in the last 10 years.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
A seemingly late die state with flowlines from the stars and letters to the borders. There are no die cracks or clash marks on this piece.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Light silver-gray surfaces on both sides exhibit minor hairlines. Hints of champagne toning accompany delicate steel and gold peripheral toning. This is only the sixth auction appearance of an AU or finer example of O-115 in the last 10 years.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C AU55 PCGS. O-116a, R.1. The State a die cracks listed in Overton are all present on this piece. This boldly defined Choice AU example from the Frederick Collection is attractively toned with natural gray-gold surfaces and a frame of peripheral iridescence.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU55 PCGS. O-117a, R.2. The reverse die crack of State a is present, but obscured by peripheral flowlines. Fully brilliant silver surfaces with frosty luster accompany the lightest possible champagne toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU53 PCGS. O-118a, R.1. The State a reverse die cracks are present. A minor planchet defect extends in from the obverse border at 11:30. Delicate gold and pale blue toning appear on both sides, over frosty silver luster.
Ex: J.J. Teaparty (8/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: J.J. Teaparty (8/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU53 PCGS. O-119, Low R.4. The date is widely spaced with the 18 low and the 26 high (farther from the border). The reverse is the same die used for O-113.
The two reverse die cracks described in Overton are both prominent on this example. The reverse is a later state than during its use for O-113.
A few faint scratches are visible on the obverse of this deep heather toned specimen. Both sides have faint gold and blue toning accents. Most design elements are sharp, although a few stars are flat, and the left wing is weak. While shy of the Condition Census, this attractive piece will prove a nice addition to any advanced collection.
Ex: Lester Merkin (6/1974), lot 242.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The two reverse die cracks described in Overton are both prominent on this example. The reverse is a later state than during its use for O-113.
A few faint scratches are visible on the obverse of this deep heather toned specimen. Both sides have faint gold and blue toning accents. Most design elements are sharp, although a few stars are flat, and the left wing is weak. While shy of the Condition Census, this attractive piece will prove a nice addition to any advanced collection.
Ex: Lester Merkin (6/1974), lot 242.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1826 50C AU55 PCGS. O-120a, Low R.4. The obverse die of O-119 and O-120 has the 26 in the date higher than the 18. The serif of the C in 50 C is recut on this reverse.
The reverse has delicate peripheral die cracks as Overton describes.
This attractively toned Choice AU specimen has heather and iridescent patina over satiny silver luster. The surfaces exhibit the usual minor handling marks that are invariably found on these early half dollars. Faint traces of a double profile are evident, especially at the chin. Although well below the Condition Census, this piece is an attractive representative of O-120a.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The reverse has delicate peripheral die cracks as Overton describes.
This attractively toned Choice AU specimen has heather and iridescent patina over satiny silver luster. The surfaces exhibit the usual minor handling marks that are invariably found on these early half dollars. Faint traces of a double profile are evident, especially at the chin. Although well below the Condition Census, this piece is an attractive representative of O-120a.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827/6 50C Genuine PCGS. O-101, R.2. AU50 Details, Cleaned. The obverse is perfect and the reverse has two cracks that are described in Overton. The reverse was used earlier on 1820 O-120. Luster remains despite light cleaning. This piece now has blue and lemon toning at the obverse border.
Edge 8: FIFTY CENTS AOLRF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 8: FIFTY CENTS AOLRF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827/6 50C Genuine PCGS. O-102, R.1 Mint State Details, Cleaned. A sharp strike is evident with gold and iridescent toning over light gray surfaces. Faint cleaning lines cover both surfaces of this example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827/6 50C AU53 PCGS. O-103, R.4. A single 1827/6 overdate obverse die was mated to three different reverse dies. The O-103 reverse has the upright and ball of the 5 recut.
Now in its third use, the obverse die has peripheral flow lines with the stars drawn to the border. No border dentils are visible. Light clash marks are evident on the reverse.
Satiny silver-gray surfaces exhibit nearly full luster with hints of peripheral gold and iridescent toning. Although below the Census that consists entirely of Mint State pieces, this attractive AU example will certainly find an intrigued specialist or two. The Reiver Collection had an AU50, and the Logan Collection was missing this variety due to a misattribution. All three varieties of the 1827/6 overdate are in demand from Guide Book collectors as well as variety specialists.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Now in its third use, the obverse die has peripheral flow lines with the stars drawn to the border. No border dentils are visible. Light clash marks are evident on the reverse.
Satiny silver-gray surfaces exhibit nearly full luster with hints of peripheral gold and iridescent toning. Although below the Census that consists entirely of Mint State pieces, this attractive AU example will certainly find an intrigued specialist or two. The Reiver Collection had an AU50, and the Logan Collection was missing this variety due to a misattribution. All three varieties of the 1827/6 overdate are in demand from Guide Book collectors as well as variety specialists.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU55 PCGS. O-104, R.1. Clash marks and die cracks are entirely absent on this lightly flowlined but otherwise perfect dies example. This sharply defined Choice AU has entirely original gray and gold toning with additional iridescence on the reverse.
Ex: Norm Pullen (8/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Ex: Norm Pullen (8/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 MS61 PCGS. O-105, R.3. Light earbar clash marks are visible on the obverse. The reverse is lightly flowlined. A faint die crack appears from the top of A to the top of the following T in STATES. This lovely Mint State piece is fully lustrous with frosty silver surfaces and splendid peripheral iridescence.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU55 PCGS. O-106, R.2. Light flowlined but otherwise perfect. Sharply defined, the obverse has brilliant silver luster and the reverse has mostly pale blue toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU50 PCGS. O-107, R.3. Minor flowlines draw the stars and letters lightly to the border. Beautiful interior gold toning accompanies blue, green, and iridescent peripheral toning.
Edge 55: ★ FIFTYFIFCTEYNTS O A R DO ★ LLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Edge 55: ★ FIFTYFIFCTEYNTS O A R DO ★ LLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-108a, Low R.4. This is the second marriage (or remarriage) of 1827 O-108, and it was struck after 1828 O-101 that shares the same reverse die.
The dots beneath IT in UNITED are gone, and a die chip fills the upper part of the F in OF. The die chip first appeared while the reverse was used for 1828 O-101.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Light silver-gray surfaces retain considerable luster, despite the minor cleaning lines. Wispy champagne toning is visible on both sides, with splashes of blue iridescence. A small planchet crack is noted near the top of the obverse and bottom of the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The dots beneath IT in UNITED are gone, and a die chip fills the upper part of the F in OF. The die chip first appeared while the reverse was used for 1828 O-101.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Light silver-gray surfaces retain considerable luster, despite the minor cleaning lines. Wispy champagne toning is visible on both sides, with splashes of blue iridescence. A small planchet crack is noted near the top of the obverse and bottom of the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-109, Low R.4. A small series of raised die dots are visible below Liberty's ear, and they are sufficient to identify the obverse die, although they disappear on late die state coins.
Aside from the ear bar clash marks and minor peripheral flow lines, both dies are perfect.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides show obvious cleaning lines beneath deep gold and steel-blue toning. Minor scratches appear on Liberty's cheek.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Aside from the ear bar clash marks and minor peripheral flow lines, both dies are perfect.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides show obvious cleaning lines beneath deep gold and steel-blue toning. Minor scratches appear on Liberty's cheek.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-110, Low R.4. The first two lines of the three left most vertical stripes are filled, appearing as a single heavy line. This reverse was used for O-109 and 110. The position of stars 1 and 7 compared to the dentils will identify the two varieties. The obverse has an intermittent guide line inside the dentil tips.
Both dies are perfect without cracks, clash marks, or other die characteristics.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. The obverse has deep heather and iridescent toning while the reverse is lighter silver-gray with delicate gold and blue toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both dies are perfect without cracks, clash marks, or other die characteristics.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. The obverse has deep heather and iridescent toning while the reverse is lighter silver-gray with delicate gold and blue toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-111, R.4. The first line of each of the three left most vertical stripes extend to the second crossbar, diagnostic for the reverse.
This specimen is struck from perfect obverse and reverse dies with no cracks or clash marks.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Bright silver surfaces have a hint of champagne toning along the borders. A faint scratch is noted in the left obverse field. Otherwise, this attractive piece will satisfy nearly any collector. The strike is sharp with excellent design details.
Edge 55: FIFTY FCIENTS ORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This specimen is struck from perfect obverse and reverse dies with no cracks or clash marks.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Bright silver surfaces have a hint of champagne toning along the borders. A faint scratch is noted in the left obverse field. Otherwise, this attractive piece will satisfy nearly any collector. The strike is sharp with excellent design details.
Edge 55: FIFTY FCIENTS ORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 MS62 PCGS. O-112, R.3. The second crack of O-112a is present, but no heavier than the adjacent flow-lines. This example just misses the low end of the O-112 Condition Census. A wonderful representative, the Frederick specimen is frosty and lustrous with original gold toning over ivory surfaces.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-113, Low R.4. XF45 Details, Cleaned. Heavy cleaning lines are visible beneath intermingled gold and steel toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-113, Low R.4. The obverse has fine lines inside the border above the front of the cap. Additional raised lines are described in Overton. The first S in STATES is recut, although evidence is faint.
Perfect obverse and reverse dies. Don Frederick describes this piece as a "very unusual and informative very early die state."
AU55 Details, Scratched. Despite heavy scratches on the obverse, this piece is a lovely example with deep gray and iridescent toning over nearly full frosty luster.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Perfect obverse and reverse dies. Don Frederick describes this piece as a "very unusual and informative very early die state."
AU55 Details, Scratched. Despite heavy scratches on the obverse, this piece is a lovely example with deep gray and iridescent toning over nearly full frosty luster.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-114, R.3. Both sides have complete borders and faint flowlines. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Lightly cleaned but now with pleasing gray surfaces and hints of peripheral gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-114, R.3. Only traces of the border detail remains on this late die state. Both sides have heavy flowlines that connect the stars and letters to the borders. AU53 Details, Altered Surfaces. Light champagne toning resides on mostly lustrous silver surfaces. Surface alteration is not immediately obvious.
Ex: Stack's (2/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Stack's (2/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-115, R.2. Light flowlines are evident on both sides. AU55 Details, Scratched. The upper right obverse has a faint scratch and the reverse has some foreign residue. Otherwise, this is a splendid example with gold and gray toning over lustrous surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 XF45 PCGS. O-116, High R.4. Liberty's chin has a squared appearance as Overton describes. The 5 in 50 C is recut on this reverse that also appeared on O-105.
Struck from essentially perfect dies except for a few faint die lumps or rust pits on the reverse.
Both sides have light silver-gray surfaces with delicate champagne and sky-blue toning. The surfaces have minor marks that are consistent with the grade. This scarce variety is infrequently encountered in higher grades.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Struck from essentially perfect dies except for a few faint die lumps or rust pits on the reverse.
Both sides have light silver-gray surfaces with delicate champagne and sky-blue toning. The surfaces have minor marks that are consistent with the grade. This scarce variety is infrequently encountered in higher grades.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 MS62 PCGS. O-117, R.3. The reverse has considerable border detail and no evidence of the State a die crack. Aside from a couple minor marks on the cheek and elsewhere, this is a wonderful example with peripheral green, gold, and iridescent toning around light silver-gray centers.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-118, R.3. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides have full border details on this extremely early die state. Although sharply defined, the bright silver surfaces retain evidence of cleaning.
Ex: Lester Merkin (10/1969), lot 240.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Lester Merkin (10/1969), lot 240.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU55 PCGS. O-119, R.3. Little border detail remains with plain peripheral flowlines. Only three Mint State pieces appear in Steve Herrman's auction records, and the most recent of those was offered in October 1990. The Frederick Specimen is a Condition Census survivor. Both sides have splashes of steel toning over frosty luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-120a, R.3. The State a die cracks are faint. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Deep original heather and blue toning resides inside a ring of dark gold and olive at the borders. This is an attractive and important example.
Ex: Coin Galleries (3/1970), lot 1980.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Coin Galleries (3/1970), lot 1980.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU50 PCGS. O-121, R.3. Lightly flowlined but otherwise perfect dies. A remarkable, darkly toned AU, the Frederick specimen exhibits a combination of blue, green, lilac, and gold toning on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-122, R.5. The obverse has a wide date with all stars drawn to the edge, a reappearance of the obverse used for O-121. The reverse die has heavy die lines from the eagle's lower beak and neck to the wing below. The upright of the 5 is recut. The reverse die also appears on O-138.
The die combination was listed as variety 73 in the original edition of Overton, and Don Frederick noted in his copy of the 1967 reference that its existence was doubted. Confirmation apparently came a short time later, as it was called O-122 in the second edition published just three years later.
Despite the obvious late die state, with the obverse entirely void of border details and with all stars drawn to the edge, there are no die cracks or clash marks on either side.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. It is difficult to place this piece in an exact Census position, but we have no doubt that it belongs among the six finest known coins. While PCGS questions the originality of the color, it has gorgeous gold, rose, olive, and blue blended together on each side, with nearly full underlying luster. Handling marks are practically non-existent. This lovely half dollar will be hotly pursued at the auction. Nearly three years have passed since the last offering of an 1827 O-122 half grading better than XF40.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The die combination was listed as variety 73 in the original edition of Overton, and Don Frederick noted in his copy of the 1967 reference that its existence was doubted. Confirmation apparently came a short time later, as it was called O-122 in the second edition published just three years later.
Despite the obvious late die state, with the obverse entirely void of border details and with all stars drawn to the edge, there are no die cracks or clash marks on either side.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. It is difficult to place this piece in an exact Census position, but we have no doubt that it belongs among the six finest known coins. While PCGS questions the originality of the color, it has gorgeous gold, rose, olive, and blue blended together on each side, with nearly full underlying luster. Handling marks are practically non-existent. This lovely half dollar will be hotly pursued at the auction. Nearly three years have passed since the last offering of an 1827 O-122 half grading better than XF40.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU50 PCGS. O-123, Low R.5. A die chip on the top edge of the scroll over the space between E and PLURIBUS provides immediate identification of this rare variety. The obverse die appears on O-121, 122, and 123, while the reverse die is exclusive to this variety in 1827, but was used earlier for 1825 O-113.
The die chip or lump on the top edge of the scroll joins the bottom of the D and the first S. A die bulge in the left obverse field joins the chin and neck. Flowlines extend the stars to the border. However, there are no other cracks or clash marks.
A pleasing example that retains nearly full luster, this half dollar has light gold over silver-gray surfaces, with deeper peripheral blue-green toning. The Overton plate coin and one other Mint State piece are the finest known. Three or four AU coins, including the Frederick specimen, follow those in the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The die chip or lump on the top edge of the scroll joins the bottom of the D and the first S. A die bulge in the left obverse field joins the chin and neck. Flowlines extend the stars to the border. However, there are no other cracks or clash marks.
A pleasing example that retains nearly full luster, this half dollar has light gold over silver-gray surfaces, with deeper peripheral blue-green toning. The Overton plate coin and one other Mint State piece are the finest known. Three or four AU coins, including the Frederick specimen, follow those in the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU50 PCGS. O-124a, High R.5. All of the stars are drawn solidly to the border, as on certain other varieties such as O-122. The reverse has the center line of the fourth stripe extended below the shield. This reverse was also used for O-125. The O-124 die marriage is similar to and easily confused with late states of O-135.
This late die state has no evidence of border detail remaining on either side. Both dies have heavy peripheral flow lines, yet there is no evidence of any die cracks or clash marks.
The 1827 O-124 is one of the major rarities in the Capped Bust series. The variety was rated R.8 in the 1970 second edition of Overton. The third (1990) and fourth (2005) editions both rate it R.5, and today most collectors agree that it is High R.5, with slightly more than 30 pieces known.
This impressive piece falls at the low end of the Condition Census, perhaps fifth or sixth finest known. It has fully original ivory, olive, and silver-gray surfaces. A few tiny rim bumps and other surface marks are of no concern to PCGS.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This late die state has no evidence of border detail remaining on either side. Both dies have heavy peripheral flow lines, yet there is no evidence of any die cracks or clash marks.
The 1827 O-124 is one of the major rarities in the Capped Bust series. The variety was rated R.8 in the 1970 second edition of Overton. The third (1990) and fourth (2005) editions both rate it R.5, and today most collectors agree that it is High R.5, with slightly more than 30 pieces known.
This impressive piece falls at the low end of the Condition Census, perhaps fifth or sixth finest known. It has fully original ivory, olive, and silver-gray surfaces. A few tiny rim bumps and other surface marks are of no concern to PCGS.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-125, R.3. Don Frederick calls this piece "double struck" and we agree. Careful examination is necessary. Orient this piece so that the bust tip is at 6 o'clock, and notice that the lower bust line from the first strike is visible over star 1 and next to star 2, crossing the bust of the second strike with the lowest curl of the first strike visible on the drapery left of the 1 in the date. The upper bust line is seen in the field, crossing the upper lip, turning upward on the cheek, remaining visible from the neck of the first strike. Further examination will reveal numerous other details from the first strike on the obverse and the reverse. However, a few faint scratches are also visible, and must be differentiated from the remains of the first strike.
AU53 Details, Questionable Color. Delicate gold and iridescent toning appear on satiny silver surfaces. This lovely example has sharp design details and excellent eye appeal.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU53 Details, Questionable Color. Delicate gold and iridescent toning appear on satiny silver surfaces. This lovely example has sharp design details and excellent eye appeal.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-126, R.2. The obverse has a faint die crack through the base of the date. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Both sides have heather, gold, and blue toning over nearly full frosty silver luster. This is an attractive and desirable example, despite the PCGS concerns.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 XF45 PCGS. O-127, R.5. The second line of the fifth vertical shield stripe extends across four crossbars on this shared reverse that also appears on O-126. The obverse of O-127 usually has three ear bars, clashed from the shield.
Struck from lightly flowlined but otherwise perfect dies. The stars are drawn to the edge, and the obverse has partial border detail.
Natural medium gray surfaces provide a backdrop for peripheral gold toning on this attractive example. Both sides have the usual quota of trivial handling marks. Only three or four AU or finer examples are known, followed by a small number of XF45 coins including the Frederick specimen.
The 1827 O-127 is one of seven new die marriages that were unknown to Overton when the 1967 first edition was published. Five of the seven were discovered in the next few years, with just two new marriages since the 1970 second edition was published.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Struck from lightly flowlined but otherwise perfect dies. The stars are drawn to the edge, and the obverse has partial border detail.
Natural medium gray surfaces provide a backdrop for peripheral gold toning on this attractive example. Both sides have the usual quota of trivial handling marks. Only three or four AU or finer examples are known, followed by a small number of XF45 coins including the Frederick specimen.
The 1827 O-127 is one of seven new die marriages that were unknown to Overton when the 1967 first edition was published. Five of the seven were discovered in the next few years, with just two new marriages since the 1970 second edition was published.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-128, Low R.4. The reverse die appears on O-128 and 139, and has a horizontal die line at the center of I in PLURIBUS. Star 8 points to the upper half of a dentil on O-128.
Faint clash marks are visible on each side, and the reverse has flowlines extending letters to the border.
AU53 Details, Cleaned. Bright silver surfaces exhibit faint cleaning lines, but the eye appeal is excellent, with nearly full luster remaining on both sides. The design definition is bold on this sharply struck piece. The O-128 is one of the seven varieties unknown to Overton in 1967.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Faint clash marks are visible on each side, and the reverse has flowlines extending letters to the border.
AU53 Details, Cleaned. Bright silver surfaces exhibit faint cleaning lines, but the eye appeal is excellent, with nearly full luster remaining on both sides. The design definition is bold on this sharply struck piece. The O-128 is one of the seven varieties unknown to Overton in 1967.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-129, Low R.4. A perfect dies example. AU53 Details, Filed Rims. The rim filing is mostly covered by the PCGS holder. A few light scratches are evident. The surfaces are bright silver with a hint of gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-130, R.3. Heavy flowlines draw the sharply detailed stars to the border. Flowlines also extend from the letters to the reverse border. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Like the O-126 above, that came from the same New Netherlands sale, and probably from the same collection, this piece has lovely heather and gold toning. Both coins are highly attractive with unquestionable color, in our opinion.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU53 PCGS. O-131, R.2. Nearly every star on this obverse is recut to some degree. The lightly flowlined and clash marked dies show no evidence of die cracks. Frosty silver luster is void of toning on this sharply detailed AU example. Trivial surface marks are consistent with the grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-132, R.3. Light flowlines and die wear obscure some of the recutting around the stars. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Traces of cleaning lines are visible, but this brilliant silver example has lovely peripheral gold toning, especially on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU55 PCGS. O-133, R.4. The obverse die appears on O-131, 132, and 133. Nearly all of the stars are recut on O-131, but only remnants remain on O-132 and 133. The most obvious recutting is the outer point of star 7. The reverse has a faint die line in the field just right of the feathers above the right most claw.
Struck from lightly flowlined and faintly clash marked, but otherwise perfect, obverse and reverse dies.
Peripheral gold and iridescent toning accompanies the natural gray-gold surfaces on both sides of this spectacular piece. Although it misses the Condition Census, the present Choice AU representative has excellent eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Struck from lightly flowlined and faintly clash marked, but otherwise perfect, obverse and reverse dies.
Peripheral gold and iridescent toning accompanies the natural gray-gold surfaces on both sides of this spectacular piece. Although it misses the Condition Census, the present Choice AU representative has excellent eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 MS62 PCGS. O-134, R.4. The obverse die was also used for O-104. Star 13 nearly touches the curl, and faint die lines connect the border to bust tip. The reverse was also used for O-133 and has the die line described there.
A small crack or die defect connects the 5 in 50 C to the lowest olive leaf. Otherwise, the dies are perfect.
A minor planchet crack is visible at 12:30 on the obverse and 5:30 on the reverse. This lovely piece has full ivory luster with frosty surfaces. Light iridescent toning appears along the borders. This piece fits within the Condition Census that begins with two MS63 coins and a small number of MS62 examples like the Frederick specimen. Here is a great opportunity for the specialist.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
A small crack or die defect connects the 5 in 50 C to the lowest olive leaf. Otherwise, the dies are perfect.
A minor planchet crack is visible at 12:30 on the obverse and 5:30 on the reverse. This lovely piece has full ivory luster with frosty surfaces. Light iridescent toning appears along the borders. This piece fits within the Condition Census that begins with two MS63 coins and a small number of MS62 examples like the Frederick specimen. Here is a great opportunity for the specialist.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-135, R.3. This sharply defined early die state piece has bold obverse and reverse border details. AU58 Details, Cleaned. Delicate gold toning resides on brilliant silver surfaces. This delightful half dollar has exceptional eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-136, R.4. Stars 12 and 13 are extremely close on this obverse shared with O-137. The left shield border consists of three individual lines.
Both sides have light clash marks and heavy flowlines, the latter extending the stars and letters to the borders. There are no die cracks evident on either side.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Both sides have satiny light silver surfaces with splashes of deep steel-blue toning outlining the devices. Most of the die detail is sharp, despite the late die state. Weakness is evident at the bust and some stars on the obverse, and at TA of STATES and the scroll below those letters.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both sides have light clash marks and heavy flowlines, the latter extending the stars and letters to the borders. There are no die cracks evident on either side.
AU55 Details, Cleaned. Both sides have satiny light silver surfaces with splashes of deep steel-blue toning outlining the devices. Most of the die detail is sharp, despite the late die state. Weakness is evident at the bust and some stars on the obverse, and at TA of STATES and the scroll below those letters.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 XF40 PCGS. O-137, R.6. The obverse die appears on O-136 and O-137, and it has the top star pair on the left and the low star pair on the right closer than other star pairs. The reverse die has the I centered below the base of A and T, with the letters TAT close. This is a reappearance of reverse I of 1825 O-109 and O-110.
The reverse has weakened die defects including a faint die line near the border between the final S and O. Others extend down from the right edge of the wing near RI of AMERICA. These last defects are called die rust in the third and fourth editions of Overton, although they appear different from the usual die rust lumps and may be some other type of die defect.
The 1827 O-137 die marriage was unknown to Overton in his first edition, and called R.7 in the second edition. It is among the most important die marriages in the series, with only about 20 examples known today. The Frederick specimen appears to be the fifth or sixth finest of those that survive. It is nearly identical to the Reiver coin that NGC graded XF45.
Pleasing gray-gold surfaces show light wear on the high points. The surfaces are entirely natural and pleasing with only trivial handling marks that are consistent with the grade. Here is an excellent opportunity to acquire a Census level example of the 1827 O-137 rarity.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The reverse has weakened die defects including a faint die line near the border between the final S and O. Others extend down from the right edge of the wing near RI of AMERICA. These last defects are called die rust in the third and fourth editions of Overton, although they appear different from the usual die rust lumps and may be some other type of die defect.
The 1827 O-137 die marriage was unknown to Overton in his first edition, and called R.7 in the second edition. It is among the most important die marriages in the series, with only about 20 examples known today. The Frederick specimen appears to be the fifth or sixth finest of those that survive. It is nearly identical to the Reiver coin that NGC graded XF45.
Pleasing gray-gold surfaces show light wear on the high points. The surfaces are entirely natural and pleasing with only trivial handling marks that are consistent with the grade. Here is an excellent opportunity to acquire a Census level example of the 1827 O-137 rarity.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 MS62 PCGS. O-138, R.4. The 2 in the date has a heavy base on this obverse that is shared with O-139. Faint vertical lines are visible above the top of the cap. The reverse has a doubled stem tip, and also has mostly solid vertical stripes.
There are no die cracks, and only faint clash marks on the reverse. Both sides have peripheral flowlines, those on the reverse distorting the tops of some letters.
An exceptional Mint State example of this scarce variety with frosty silver luster on both sides. Splashes of faint gold toning are evident upon close inspection, but this beauty has essentially full silver brilliance. A Census level example, the Frederick specimen ranks as the third or fourth finest known.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
There are no die cracks, and only faint clash marks on the reverse. Both sides have peripheral flowlines, those on the reverse distorting the tops of some letters.
An exceptional Mint State example of this scarce variety with frosty silver luster on both sides. Splashes of faint gold toning are evident upon close inspection, but this beauty has essentially full silver brilliance. A Census level example, the Frederick specimen ranks as the third or fourth finest known.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU55 PCGS. O-139, Low R.4. The obverse is described above for O-138. The reverse also appears on O-128, and has a jointed I in PLURIBUS. The E in STATES is sharply recut above.
Both sides have narrow but complete border details. Light clash marks are evident on both sides, but there are no clash marks or other die defects.
This Choice AU piece has light silver-gray surfaces with considerable luster. Hints of gold toning are noted along the borders. Although outside the Condition Census, this specimen ranks among the top 20 of this die marriage.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both sides have narrow but complete border details. Light clash marks are evident on both sides, but there are no clash marks or other die defects.
This Choice AU piece has light silver-gray surfaces with considerable luster. Hints of gold toning are noted along the borders. Although outside the Condition Census, this specimen ranks among the top 20 of this die marriage.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU58 PCGS. O-140a, R.5. Two faint diagonal die lines are visible between the 2 and the bust in earlier die states. The center line of stripe 3 extends to the fifth crossbar.
State a calls for "severe die cracks" on the obverse. This piece has both of the described cracks, but they are hardly severe.
A sensational example with deeply toned surfaces. The central areas are grayish-violet, with peripheral gold and iridescent toning. Trivial surface marks are evident on each side.
The Frederick specimen is a Condition Census piece. The finest early die state is MS63, with two or three AU58 coins next. The finest of the late die state O-140a coins is AU58. This example is equal to the other AU58 coins, and it is tied for finest known of the late die state coins.
Ex: Jess Peters (8/1974), lot 759.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
State a calls for "severe die cracks" on the obverse. This piece has both of the described cracks, but they are hardly severe.
A sensational example with deeply toned surfaces. The central areas are grayish-violet, with peripheral gold and iridescent toning. Trivial surface marks are evident on each side.
The Frederick specimen is a Condition Census piece. The finest early die state is MS63, with two or three AU58 coins next. The finest of the late die state O-140a coins is AU58. This example is equal to the other AU58 coins, and it is tied for finest known of the late die state coins.
Ex: Jess Peters (8/1974), lot 759.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-141, R.3. An early die state showing perfect dies. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Cleaned and recolored, this coin from the Frederick Collection has deep steel and gunmetal-blue toning on both sides. Nearly full underlying luster is still visible.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU55 PCGS. O-141, R.3. Heavy flowlines distort the stars, letters, and other peripheral details. Although a few trivial surface marks and scratches are visible, this pleasing Choice AU piece has lovely gold, olive, and blue toning that frame the ivory centers.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU50 PCGS. O-142, R.3. The obverse is lightly clash marked and both sides show heavy flowlines. A splendid, original example with deep gray surfaces and light gold toning.
Edge 14: FIFTY CENTS OLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Edge 14: FIFTY CENTS OLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU58 PCGS. O-143, R.3. Heavy obverse flowlines draw the stars to the border. The reverse is perfect. A gorgeous near-Mint example, this O-143 from the Frederick Collection exhibits ivory central surfaces with intense gold, green, and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 Genuine PCGS. O-144, High R.5. A short spine extends out from the bust point close to the border, a feature that only appears on this obverse, found on O-144 and O-145. The third line of stripe 5 extends to the third crossbar on this rare die marriage. The reverse die was also used for 1827 O-106.
This is a well produced variety with full border denticles on the obverse. The reverse has some peripheral flowlines on this later die state piece that retains partial border details. It is a later state than the Overton plate coin, for example.
The 1827 O-144 die variety is another rarity in the Capped Bust series, considered High R.5 today with only about 35 to 40 pieces known in all grades. The variety was unknown to Overton in his first edition, and gained its initial record in the second edition where it was called R.6. The third and fourth editions called it R.5, and today further study suggests that it is in the rarer end of that range. Many of those known today have hairlines or worse.
VF25 Details, cleaned. This example has delightful pewter-gray surfaces with lighter gray devices. Although faint hairlines are present, many early half dollars have more obvious hairlines while still residing in holders with grades. This piece also retains hints of luster in the protected areas. The surfaces are consistent with the grade and the overall eye appeal is excellent. This piece is slightly sharper than the Reiver coin that we sold four years ago.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This is a well produced variety with full border denticles on the obverse. The reverse has some peripheral flowlines on this later die state piece that retains partial border details. It is a later state than the Overton plate coin, for example.
The 1827 O-144 die variety is another rarity in the Capped Bust series, considered High R.5 today with only about 35 to 40 pieces known in all grades. The variety was unknown to Overton in his first edition, and gained its initial record in the second edition where it was called R.6. The third and fourth editions called it R.5, and today further study suggests that it is in the rarer end of that range. Many of those known today have hairlines or worse.
VF25 Details, cleaned. This example has delightful pewter-gray surfaces with lighter gray devices. Although faint hairlines are present, many early half dollars have more obvious hairlines while still residing in holders with grades. This piece also retains hints of luster in the protected areas. The surfaces are consistent with the grade and the overall eye appeal is excellent. This piece is slightly sharper than the Reiver coin that we sold four years ago.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU53 PCGS. O-145, R.5. A short spine extends from the front of the bust as also seen on O-144. The reverse also appears on O-132. It has the tops of UN joined and the serif of the C in 50 C recut.
This early die state piece provides evidence that O-145 was struck prior to O-132. Both dies are perfect with traces of rust below the lowest arrowhead.
A lovely example, the Frederick specimen has deep rainbow toning, combining gray-gold with blue, green, lilac, and rose. Considerable luster shines through the toning. The toning also masks the trivial grade-consistent handling marks. This example rests at the low end of the Condition Census for O-145.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This early die state piece provides evidence that O-145 was struck prior to O-132. Both dies are perfect with traces of rust below the lowest arrowhead.
A lovely example, the Frederick specimen has deep rainbow toning, combining gray-gold with blue, green, lilac, and rose. Considerable luster shines through the toning. The toning also masks the trivial grade-consistent handling marks. This example rests at the low end of the Condition Census for O-145.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Curl Base 2 AU55 PCGS. O-146, R.2. This is a pleasing early dies specimen. A trace of high point wear is evident on satiny silver surfaces with hints of pale gold toning.
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981). Lots 1033 to 1036 each offered an example of this variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981). Lots 1033 to 1036 each offered an example of this variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Curl Base 2 AU55 PCGS. O-147, R.4. The obverse appears on O-146 and O-147, the only die with a curl base 2 in the date. The reverse has the final A and top arrowhead slightly separated.
The obverse has prominent flowlines that extend the date and stars to the border, with lighter reverse flowlines. The reverse also has faint clash marks, but neither die shows any cracks or other defects.
This splendid specimen from the Frederick Collection has ivory surfaces with traces of champagne toning. Both sides are fully lustrous with only a trace of high point wear. Although below the Census, this piece remains in high demand.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse has prominent flowlines that extend the date and stars to the border, with lighter reverse flowlines. The reverse also has faint clash marks, but neither die shows any cracks or other defects.
This splendid specimen from the Frederick Collection has ivory surfaces with traces of champagne toning. Both sides are fully lustrous with only a trace of high point wear. Although below the Census, this piece remains in high demand.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1827 50C Square Base 2 VF35 PCGS. O-148, High R.6. Nearly all of the stars are recut on this obverse, that also appeared on O-131, 132, and 133. However, the obverse of this example is completely doubled, making the recutting of the stars difficult to see. The reverse has a tiny die dot just above the beak, and this reverse also appeared on O-143.
It appears from die state evidence that O-148 was struck after O-143, but before O-132, 132, or 133. The dot above the eagle's beak is small but clearly visible on this later die state piece.
Only a few new Capped Bust varieties have been discovered since the second edition of Overton was published in 1970. The 1827 O-148 is one of those new varieties, and today only about 14 or 15 examples are known in all grades. In a January 2001 article in the John Reich Journal, Russ Logan accounted for just 12 known pieces. The variety was discovered collector Dan Thornhill around 1972. The Frederick specimen was graded VF30 in Logan's Census, and listed in a sixth place tie
At least six of the survivors are double or triple strikes, the first strike being an obverse brockage. Such coins have a doubled obverse and a normal reverse, usually with some evidence of the incuse details from the brockage visible within the reverse details. The Frederick specimen is just such a coin with a clearly doubled obverse. There is no immediate evidence of the original brockage on the reverse of this example.
In the most recent edition of Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust half Dollars, Stephen Herrman lists nine auction appearances and one private treaty transaction of 1827 O-148. A brief history of 12 known specimens (updated from Logan's Census) follows, with the Frederick Specimen offered here listed as number seven.
1. AU55 Southern California Coin Club show (1976); Elton Dosier; Sheridan Downey; New York collection.
2. XF45 Triple Struck Shaker Heights (Ohio) Coin Club show (10/1986); Charles Erb (12/1999); Russ Logan (Bowers and Merena, 11/2002), lot 2547.
3. XF40 1989 ANA; Richard Pugh (Superior, 5/1992), lot 1348; Gerald Schertz; Sheridan Downey (5/1994), lot 6; Donald Parsley. The plate coin in the third and fourth editions of Overton.
4. XF40 Dan Thornhill (1972); Floyd Farley (1986); Charlton E. Meyer, Jr.
5. VF30 Double Struck Charles Erb; Sheridan Downey (5/2001), lot 167; Sheridan Downey (5/2004), lot 219.
6. VF30 Mike Aaron (1983); Richard Pugh (Superior, 5/1992), lot 1347; Robinson Brown, Jr. (Sheridan Downey, 1/1995), lot 64; Illinois collection.
7. VF30 Double Struck The Frederick Collection specimen. Tarheel Coins (North Carolina, 11/17/1984), as part of an album set of half dollars. Don Frederick placed the high bid for the collection.
8. VF20 Double Struck Southern California coin shop (10/1996); Sheridan Downey (1/1997), lot 208; California collection; Sheridan Downey (8/2004), lot 15.
9. VF20 Sheridan Downey and Jonathan Kern (1995); Virginia collection.
10. VF20 Double Struck Sheridan Downey (8/1997), lot 138.
11. VG10 Discovered in 1990; Tennessee collection.
12. VG10 Double Struck Indiana coin shop (1/2000); Brian Greer; Sheridan Downey (2/2000); Florida collection.
This lovely light to medium gray piece has natural silver surfaces with a few handling marks consistent with the grade. The high points are lighter gray and a few flashes of light silver appear in the fields. Deeper iridescent toning gathers near the borders.
Ex: Tarheel (NC) Coins (11/17/1984).
1827 O-149 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
It appears from die state evidence that O-148 was struck after O-143, but before O-132, 132, or 133. The dot above the eagle's beak is small but clearly visible on this later die state piece.
Only a few new Capped Bust varieties have been discovered since the second edition of Overton was published in 1970. The 1827 O-148 is one of those new varieties, and today only about 14 or 15 examples are known in all grades. In a January 2001 article in the John Reich Journal, Russ Logan accounted for just 12 known pieces. The variety was discovered collector Dan Thornhill around 1972. The Frederick specimen was graded VF30 in Logan's Census, and listed in a sixth place tie
At least six of the survivors are double or triple strikes, the first strike being an obverse brockage. Such coins have a doubled obverse and a normal reverse, usually with some evidence of the incuse details from the brockage visible within the reverse details. The Frederick specimen is just such a coin with a clearly doubled obverse. There is no immediate evidence of the original brockage on the reverse of this example.
In the most recent edition of Auction & Mail Bid Prices Realized for Bust half Dollars, Stephen Herrman lists nine auction appearances and one private treaty transaction of 1827 O-148. A brief history of 12 known specimens (updated from Logan's Census) follows, with the Frederick Specimen offered here listed as number seven.
1. AU55 Southern California Coin Club show (1976); Elton Dosier; Sheridan Downey; New York collection.
2. XF45 Triple Struck Shaker Heights (Ohio) Coin Club show (10/1986); Charles Erb (12/1999); Russ Logan (Bowers and Merena, 11/2002), lot 2547.
3. XF40 1989 ANA; Richard Pugh (Superior, 5/1992), lot 1348; Gerald Schertz; Sheridan Downey (5/1994), lot 6; Donald Parsley. The plate coin in the third and fourth editions of Overton.
4. XF40 Dan Thornhill (1972); Floyd Farley (1986); Charlton E. Meyer, Jr.
5. VF30 Double Struck Charles Erb; Sheridan Downey (5/2001), lot 167; Sheridan Downey (5/2004), lot 219.
6. VF30 Mike Aaron (1983); Richard Pugh (Superior, 5/1992), lot 1347; Robinson Brown, Jr. (Sheridan Downey, 1/1995), lot 64; Illinois collection.
7. VF30 Double Struck The Frederick Collection specimen. Tarheel Coins (North Carolina, 11/17/1984), as part of an album set of half dollars. Don Frederick placed the high bid for the collection.
8. VF20 Double Struck Southern California coin shop (10/1996); Sheridan Downey (1/1997), lot 208; California collection; Sheridan Downey (8/2004), lot 15.
9. VF20 Sheridan Downey and Jonathan Kern (1995); Virginia collection.
10. VF20 Double Struck Sheridan Downey (8/1997), lot 138.
11. VG10 Discovered in 1990; Tennessee collection.
12. VG10 Double Struck Indiana coin shop (1/2000); Brian Greer; Sheridan Downey (2/2000); Florida collection.
This lovely light to medium gray piece has natural silver surfaces with a few handling marks consistent with the grade. The high points are lighter gray and a few flashes of light silver appear in the fields. Deeper iridescent toning gathers near the borders.
Ex: Tarheel (NC) Coins (11/17/1984).
1827 O-149 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob Genuine PCGS. O-101, R.1. The obverse has several die lines, but no clash marks or die cracks are visible on this early die state piece. XF45 Details, Cleaned. Minor cleaning lines are evident beneath natural dark gray and gunmetal-blue toning on each side. A light scratch is evident above the eagle's neck.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob AU53 PCGS. O-102, R.2. No die cracks or clash marks are noted on this example. Pleasing gold toning resides on lustrous silver surfaces with a few trivial marks that are consistent with the grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob Genuine PCGS. O-103, R.2. Light flowlines are present on an otherwise perfect dies specimen. AU53 Details, Altered Surfaces. Both sides have heather and pale blue toning on pleasing surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob AU58 PCGS. O-104, R.3. The stars are lightly drawn to the edge on this early die state piece. The prooflike obverse has suggested to some that this may have been a presentation or proof strike. In our opinion it is a lovely early die state example from the normal half dollar production run. The obverse is fully reflective beneath silver-gray patina with peripheral green and gold toning. The frosty reverse has nearly identical toning.
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981), lot 1041.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981), lot 1041.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob AU55 PCGS. O-105, R.5. The obverse has a curl base 2 with large 8s and large stars. This obverse was used on O-103, 104, and 105. The U in UNITED is recut on this reverse, used for O-105, 106, and 107.
Although there are no die cracks or clash marks, the obverse die is worn with flowlines drawing the stars to the border. The reverse has a crack through the tops of UNITED.
Nearly full luster is visible beneath wispy champagne toning with splashes of gold and green iridescence. This is an impressive example despite a few minor handling marks. Retaining its R.5 status, a single Mint State example was offered by Stack's nearly 20 years ago. This piece is tied for third finest of the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Although there are no die cracks or clash marks, the obverse die is worn with flowlines drawing the stars to the border. The reverse has a crack through the tops of UNITED.
Nearly full luster is visible beneath wispy champagne toning with splashes of gold and green iridescence. This is an impressive example despite a few minor handling marks. Retaining its R.5 status, a single Mint State example was offered by Stack's nearly 20 years ago. This piece is tied for third finest of the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Curl Base 2, Knob AU50 PCGS. O-106, High R.4. O-106 and O-107 have a curl base, knobbed 2, and each shares the same reverse with the U in UNITED recut. O-106 has the 1 centered between the border and drapery, while O-107 has the 1 much closer to the drapery. An intermittent guide line is visible at many of the obverse dentil tips.
The obverse die is fresh and crisp. The reverse has a fine die crack through the tops of UNITED, with fine die lines including heavy die lines through the scroll below the D.
All design details on both sides are boldly defined. The obverse and reverse fields are fully mirrored, especially between the vertical shield stripes on the reverse. Excellent contrast is visible between the fields and devices. Both sides have delicate gold, violet, and blue toning that deepens near the borders. In our opinion PCGS has clearly under graded this lovely piece.
Don Frederick considered this piece to be a proof, and his conclusion is fully understandable. Although our opinion is different, the opportunity to acquire and study this impressive half dollar should be carefully considered.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse die is fresh and crisp. The reverse has a fine die crack through the tops of UNITED, with fine die lines including heavy die lines through the scroll below the D.
All design details on both sides are boldly defined. The obverse and reverse fields are fully mirrored, especially between the vertical shield stripes on the reverse. Excellent contrast is visible between the fields and devices. Both sides have delicate gold, violet, and blue toning that deepens near the borders. In our opinion PCGS has clearly under graded this lovely piece.
Don Frederick considered this piece to be a proof, and his conclusion is fully understandable. Although our opinion is different, the opportunity to acquire and study this impressive half dollar should be carefully considered.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Curl Base 2, Knob Genuine PCGS. O-106, High R.4. The dies are described above.
The obverse has a heavy crack from the border to the drapery and through the field to Liberty's chin. There is no mention of the obverse crack in any edition of Overton. The die lines through the scroll are no longer visible, and the crack through UNITED is heavier.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Minor cleaning lines are evident on each side of this piece, although it still exhibits some satin luster with pale gold toning. Although just below the Census, this piece is extremely important for its unpublished die state.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse has a heavy crack from the border to the drapery and through the field to Liberty's chin. There is no mention of the obverse crack in any edition of Overton. The die lines through the scroll are no longer visible, and the crack through UNITED is heavier.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Minor cleaning lines are evident on each side of this piece, although it still exhibits some satin luster with pale gold toning. Although just below the Census, this piece is extremely important for its unpublished die state.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Curl Base 2, Knob Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.2. This early die state has no cracks, but retains the die line in the field over Liberty's cap. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Lustrous and satiny silver surfaces exhibit traces of gold and heather toning on this delightful example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8 Genuine PCGS. O-108, R.3. The stars are drawn lightly to the edge, but no other die anomalies are evident on either side. XF45 Details, Cleaned. Although probably cleaned and recolored, this example is deeply toned in intermingled olive and steel.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8 AU50 PCGS. O-109, R.3. The reverse is cracked through the tops of all the letters as usual. The Frederick Collection coin has a sharp strike with considerable luster beneath attractive violet, blue, and gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.2. Previously graded MS63 ICG. A perfect dies specimen except for rust marks on Liberty's neck. Mint State Details, Cleaned. Technically cleaned with faint lines in the fields, but a splendid specimen with brilliant silver surfaces and lovely peripheral gold toning. Although the variety is plentiful, the Census is low and may include this coin from the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters Genuine PCGS. O-111, R.4. The obverse has several small rust pits around the curl over the drapery clasp, including a dot between that curl and the clasp. The reverse has the serif of C in 50 C doubled.
The stars are lightly drawn to the border, and faint clash marks are evident in the obverse field. The reverse has no cracks, clash marks, lapping lines, or other defects.
AU53 Details, Cleaned. Attractive gold and steel toning mask the light cleaning lines of this piece. Some evidence of a prooflike strike remains in the fields.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The stars are lightly drawn to the border, and faint clash marks are evident in the obverse field. The reverse has no cracks, clash marks, lapping lines, or other defects.
AU53 Details, Cleaned. Attractive gold and steel toning mask the light cleaning lines of this piece. Some evidence of a prooflike strike remains in the fields.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters AU55 PCGS. O-112, R.3. A minor die bulge at the end of the bust has weakened the A in STATES opposite that point. Deep heather and gray surfaces exhibit subtle hints of peripheral gold toning on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters AU55 PCGS. O-113, R.3. Both sides have light flowlines and the reverse has delicate clash marks. This highly lustrous specimen has a trace of wear on the high points, but retains frosty surfaces. Light ivory at the centers has a frame of lovely gold toning.
Ex: J.J. Teaparty (8/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: J.J. Teaparty (8/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters MS63 PCGS. O-114a, R.3. The State a die cracks are faint but present. A stunning Mint State example, this specimen has ivory and silver-gray at the centers with deep peripheral blue and iridescent toning. This piece appears to rank at or near the bottom of the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters AU50 PCGS. O-115, R.2. The obverse has a die crack through two points of star 7 and across the bust to the curl on the neck. Another die crack appears from star 3 to the drapery. The reverse has cracks through the legend, including one through the tops of UNITED and another through the bottom of the same letters. The obverse has light silver-gray surfaces with field reflectivity. The reverse has deeper gray with faint traces of gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters Genuine PCGS. O-116, R.2. A perfect dies example of this die marriage. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Perhaps cleaned and retoned, but now with brilliant silver surfaces and delicate gold toning.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters MS61 PCGS. O-117a, R.1. The reverse is cracked through the tops of UNITED STATES and above OF AM. A splendid representative with stunning pale rose, gold, and blue toning over frosty mint luster. Although below the Condition Census, this piece is destined for a high level collection of Capped Bust half dollars.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters Genuine PCGS. O-118, R.3. AU55 Details, Cleaned. The reverse is uncracked on this early die state piece. Bright silver surfaces are beginning to reacquire delicate natural iridescent toning near the borders.
Ex: Stack's (11/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Stack's (11/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-119, R.3. A perfect dies example of this scarce variety. AU50 Details, Questionable Color. Unusual mottled steel and iridescent toning resides on gray surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters Genuine PCGS. O-120, R.1. The Frederick specimen is a perfect dies example. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Bright silver surfaces host delicate champagne and pale blue toning on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters MS62 PCGS. O-121a, R.3. The reverse is cracked through OF AMERIC at their bases. Full frosty luster is visible beneath vibrant gold and iridescent toning. Undoubtedly a Condition Census candidate. An MS63 NGC coin is recorded in Herrman's record as the finest known of the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters Genuine PCGS. O-122, R.3. This early die state piece was struck with perfect dies. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Wisps of blue and gold appear on the obverse, with lighter gold on the reverse. Underlying luster is present on both sides.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (5/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8, Large Letters AU50 PCGS. O-123a, High R.5. The obverse appears on O-122 and O-123, and is usually recognized by the small patch of die lines left of the date. The reverse has a small corrugated patch below the left wing. In its earlier state, the reverse die appeared on O-113 and 114. The Overton reference suggests that the reverse defect only appears on late states, but Don Frederick comments that it appears on every example he had seen.
This piece clearly shows all of the die markers including a retained cud outside of stars 5 and 6. Only five or six finer examples of this variety are identified today. When Don Frederick bought it in December 1974, he considered it to be the finest known. The O-123 die marriage is an elusive variety with only about 30 to 40 examples known in all grades. This piece ranks high on the list of survivors.
Despite a few faint hairlines in the fields, this piece has light gray surfaces with ivory and delicate gold toning. Slightly deeper iridescence appears along the border on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This piece clearly shows all of the die markers including a retained cud outside of stars 5 and 6. Only five or six finer examples of this variety are identified today. When Don Frederick bought it in December 1974, he considered it to be the finest known. The O-123 die marriage is an elusive variety with only about 30 to 40 examples known in all grades. This piece ranks high on the list of survivors.
Despite a few faint hairlines in the fields, this piece has light gray surfaces with ivory and delicate gold toning. Slightly deeper iridescence appears along the border on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829/7 50C AU55 PCGS. O-101a, R.1. The reverse die is lapped with much of the lower eagle details missing, and creating reflective fields at the same time. This sharply defined overdate has fully reflective silver-gray fields with delicate gold and blue toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1829/7 50C AU58 PCGS. O-102, R.2. The stars are drawn to the border, but there is no trace of the State a die crack. Frosty and highly lustrous silver surfaces on this overdate exhibit peripheral gold toning, delicate on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1829 50C Small Letters AU50 PCGS. O-103, R.1. Struck from perfect obverse and reverse dies. Considerable silver luster shines through dark gray-gold toning on both sides of this pleasing piece.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-104a, R.3. The tops of the A in STATES and first A in AMERICA are solid. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Faint cleaning lines are visible, but the highly lustrous silver surfaces create plenty of eye appeal.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.1. Light peripheral flowlines are evident on otherwise perfect dies. AU55 Details, Cleaned. A fully lustrous piece with satiny silver surfaces, delicate gold toning, and a few iridescent toning splashes.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-106, Low R.5. The reverse die appears on O-101, 106, and 107, and is quickly identified by the recut left base of the first A in AMERICA. O-101 is an overdate, O-106 has star 8 pointing to the upper half of a dentil, and O-107 has that star pointing to the lower half of a dentil.
This marriage combines a worn obverse die with a new reverse die. The obverse is cracked from the 2 to the low curl and up to star 10. The reverse is perfect.
This lovely Choice AU has nearly full luster with faint gold toning on both sides. The reverse retains some prooflike quality from the new die. The Frederick specimen is either at the low end of the Condition Census, or just misses, but it is easily in the top 10 for O-106.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This marriage combines a worn obverse die with a new reverse die. The obverse is cracked from the 2 to the low curl and up to star 10. The reverse is perfect.
This lovely Choice AU has nearly full luster with faint gold toning on both sides. The reverse retains some prooflike quality from the new die. The Frederick specimen is either at the low end of the Condition Census, or just misses, but it is easily in the top 10 for O-106.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.3. The reverse was also used for O-101 and 106, and is entirely missing the arrow shafts between the claws, as well as other lower detail due to die lapping. AU58 Details, Cleaned. Highly lustrous silver surfaces exhibit light gold toning outside the letters and stars.
Ex: DelGreco Coins (2/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: DelGreco Coins (2/1985).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-108a, R.3. Die chipping has filled and disfigured the final A in AMERICA. A splendid example with light wear on the high points. Both sides have nearly full silver luster with satiny surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-109, High R.4. The top left serif of F and the lower left serif of the first A in AMERICA have spines extending to the left.
There are no visible die cracks on either side of this early die state piece.
AU53 Details, Scratched. The obverse has a few heavy scratches on reflective surfaces. Still a lovely example and among the finest early die state pieces that have been offered in recent years.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
There are no visible die cracks on either side of this early die state piece.
AU53 Details, Scratched. The obverse has a few heavy scratches on reflective surfaces. Still a lovely example and among the finest early die state pieces that have been offered in recent years.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Large Letters AU53 PCGS. O-110, R.2. The reverse die was also used for 1828 O-118 and has large letters with the words crowded together. No reverse die cracks are present on this early state example. Deeply toned with original olive and steel surfaces and considerable underlying, muted luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1829 50C Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-111a, R.2. In the late die state, recutting of letters on the reverse is no longer visible. Pale gray and gold toning resides on satiny and highly lustrous silver surfaces.
Ex: FCI (2/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: FCI (2/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-112a, R.2. Die lapping has removed the die lines below star 13, and at the same time left the die surface polished, and that translated to a prooflike appearance on the coin. AU58 Details, Cleaned. Light cleaning lines are visible on reflective surfaces with light gold and lilac toning.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-113a, R.2. The top of the final A in AMERICA is filled on this late state piece. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Light silver-gray surfaces host considerable luster with peripheral iridescence on the obverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-114, R.3. Flowlines draw the stars to the border, but reverse flowlines have had little effect on the letters. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Although somewhat weakly defined, this is a marvelous piece with intense cobalt-blue toning over light gold surfaces. Nearly full underlying luster shines through the toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-115, R.1. Flowlines connect the stars to the border. AU58 Details, Cleaned. Bright and satiny silver surfaces exhibit faint champagne toning on both sides of this pleasing piece.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-116, R.3. This early die state has no die cracks, and the R in AMERICA is perfectly formed. AU58 Details, Cleaned. Pale silver-gray surfaces exhibit delicate gold toning around the devices on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-117, R.2. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Although lightly cleaned, this is a lovely example with satiny silver brilliance on both sides.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-118, High R.4. The 5 in 50 C has a doubled, triangular top. That reverse was also used for O-117. The obverse of O-117 has all four key stars pointing between dentils, while none point between dentils on O-118.
The stars are drawn to the border on this example, and most of the obverse border detail is absent. The reverse has a complete but narrow border. The first A in AMERICA is entirely filled.
AU50 Details, Questionable Color. In addition to its recent color, the surfaces have been treated or processed in some manner.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The stars are drawn to the border on this example, and most of the obverse border detail is absent. The reverse has a complete but narrow border. The first A in AMERICA is entirely filled.
AU50 Details, Questionable Color. In addition to its recent color, the surfaces have been treated or processed in some manner.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 50C Small Letters AU50 PCGS. O-119, R.2. Both sides have minor peripheral flowlines. A brilliant silver AU with only a trace of pale gold toning on the high points.
Edge 27: FIFTY CENTS OF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981), lot 1069.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 O-120 is not included in the Frederick Collection.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 27: FIFTY CENTS OF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981), lot 1069.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1829 O-120 is not included in the Frederick Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 XF45 PCGS. O-101, R.1. Peripheral flowlines draw the stars and letters to the border. This deeply toned piece has original gray, gold, and blue toning with smooth surfaces and traces of underlying luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1830 50C Small 0 AU53 PCGS. O-102, R.3. No clash marks or die cracks are seen on this early state piece. Both sides have deep olive, gray, and gold toning with considerable luster still evident.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 AU55 PCGS. O-103, R.1. Both dies are flowlined but otherwise perfect. A sharply defined and fully brilliant silver example, with a trace of champagne toning. This lovely piece has exceptional eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 AU53 PCGS. O-104, R.3. Light flowlines are evident on each side, with slight distortion of the stars and letters. This fully original and deeply toned piece has olive-green and steel toning on both sides.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 Genuine PCGS. O-104, R.3. AU50 Details, Cleaned. This late die state piece is fully brilliant with traces of tan on the high points. Full silver brilliance is visible on both sides of this attractive half dollar.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Small 0 Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.4. The reverse is shared with O-110 and 112, and has several upper crossbars that extend far into the right wing. The obverse of O-105 also appears on O-103 and 104, with star 7 pointing to the lower edge of a dentil.
The obverse is clashed and flowlined, with all of the stars drawn to the edge. The reverse is also clashed and has minor flowlines.
Mint State Details, Altered Surfaces. Both sides of this lovely piece are fully lustrous and brilliant with frosty surfaces. There is little evidence of the surface alteration. This piece may still make the O-105 Condition Census.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse is clashed and flowlined, with all of the stars drawn to the edge. The reverse is also clashed and has minor flowlines.
Mint State Details, Altered Surfaces. Both sides of this lovely piece are fully lustrous and brilliant with frosty surfaces. There is little evidence of the surface alteration. This piece may still make the O-105 Condition Census.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Small 0 AU50 PCGS. O-106, R.2. An early die state with no evidence of the obverse die crack of State a. Lustrous silver-gray surfaces exhibit traces of delicate gold toning
Ex: Stack's (2/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: Stack's (2/1977).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.2. No obverse die cracks are noted on this early die state piece. AU55 Details, Cleaned. To call this coin cleaned does it no justice as it is fully natural light gray with lovely peripheral gold and iridescent toning.
Edge 57: The edge lettering is tripled. FIFTY FICFETNYTS CEONTS ORAALL FFDOLAAL A ADDOOLLLLAARR ★ ★ .
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 57: The edge lettering is tripled. FIFTY FICFETNYTS CEONTS ORAALL FFDOLAAL A ADDOOLLLLAARR ★ ★ .
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Small 0 Genuine PCGS. O-108, R.3. The 8 is recut, and a dot is visible at the border below the space between the 8 and 3. This flowlines piece has a weak die crack through the tops of UNITED. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Bright silver surfaces show minor cleaning lines with traces of gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Small 0 AU53 PCGS. O-109, R.3. The obverse has extremely weak border detail on this late stage of that die, with all of the stars drawn to the edge. The reverse has a complete border. Both sides have original gold and gray toning over nearly full luster.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.3. Minor obverse strike doubling is visible along the curls at the back of the head. AU58 Details, Altered Surfaces. Both sides have reflective fields with faint cleaning lines. The central obverse and reverse areas are bright silver, with peripheral lemon, lime, and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Small 0 AU53 PCGS. O-111, R.2. Struck from flowlined but otherwise perfect dies. LIBERTY is recut on this obverse. It is a lovely example with deep, original gold, gray, and steel toning on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 Genuine PCGS. O-112, High R.4. Every letter in LIBERTY is sharply recut on this obverse that also appears on O-111. The reverse has I in PLURIBUS left of center below the second T in STATES.
All of the stars are drawn to the edge, and a bulge appears in the left obverse field at Liberty's chin and neck. The reverse is flowlines but lacks any die cracks or clash marks.
AU53 Details, Questionable Color. Pale gold and dark blue toning on the obverse, and lighter gold on the reverse, have reappeared after this piece was cleaned.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
All of the stars are drawn to the edge, and a bulge appears in the left obverse field at Liberty's chin and neck. The reverse is flowlines but lacks any die cracks or clash marks.
AU53 Details, Questionable Color. Pale gold and dark blue toning on the obverse, and lighter gold on the reverse, have reappeared after this piece was cleaned.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Small 0 Genuine PCGS. O-113, R.2. There is no evidence of a die chip in the 3 on this early die state piece. AU50 Details, Questionable Color. Both sides have pewter-gray color with hints of gold toning.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Large Letters VF20 PCGS. O-114, R.5. The obverse has a small chip inside the upper knob of the 3, seen on late states of O-113 and on all examples of O-114. The reverse is the Large Letters die, with the D in UNITED and the first S in STATES extremely close together. The reverse die was used earlier for 1828 O-122.
The 1830 Large Letters half dollar is a famous variety that has its own listing in the Guide Book, doubling its desirability. Perhaps 60 to 65 examples survive, although many are in higher grades.
The Frederick Collection specimen is a pleasing middle grade coin with dark iridescent toning on both sides. The surfaces have the usual handling marks that are expected for the grade. Here is an important opportunity for the specialist, the Guide Book collector, or the Set Registry collector.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The 1830 Large Letters half dollar is a famous variety that has its own listing in the Guide Book, doubling its desirability. Perhaps 60 to 65 examples survive, although many are in higher grades.
The Frederick Collection specimen is a pleasing middle grade coin with dark iridescent toning on both sides. The surfaces have the usual handling marks that are expected for the grade. Here is an important opportunity for the specialist, the Guide Book collector, or the Set Registry collector.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Small 0 AU55 PCGS. O-115, R.2. Perfect dies. The obverse is bright silver with splashes of intense gold behind the hair curls. The reverse is lustrous with gray-gold and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 AU53 PCGS. O-116, R.2. Struck from lightly flowlines but otherwise perfect obverse and reverse dies. Both sides of this lovely AU example are highly lustrous with full silver brilliance. This piece ranks in the lower part of the Condition Census.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 AU55 PCGS. O-117, R.2. Light flowlines and faint clash marks are evident on this piece. Both sides have fully natural and original appearing gray-gold toning with considerable underlying luster.
Ex: Julian Leidman (6/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: Julian Leidman (6/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 Genuine PCGS. O-118, R.3. Both sides of this piece have heavy radial flowlines that draw the stars to the border and distort the tops of the legend letters. The lower parts of the drapery are weakly defined. Mint State Details, Cleaned. Both sides have exceptional silver brilliance with fully reflective, prooflike fields. Some bulges of mint frost are evident at the lower left part of the obverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Medium 0 Genuine PCGS. O-119, R.1. Minor flowlines are evident on each side of this piece. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Satiny silver luster shows faint cleaning lines on this piece. Both sides have a hint of iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Large 0 Genuine PCGS. O-120, R.1. The usual perfect die state. AU58 Details, Environmental Damage. A thin band of dark roughness crosses the obverse of an otherwise splendid, champagne toned silver surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Large 0 AU58 PCGS. O-121, R.3. The stars are lightly drawn to the border while the reverse letters are well formed. This lovely piece has pale gray toning with splashes of deeper steel on the high points.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Large 0 Genuine PCGS. O-122, R.1. Lightly flowlined but otherwise perfect. AU55 Details, Cleaned. This sharply struck representative of the O-122 die marriage is noticeably cleaned with brilliant silver surfaces. Wispy peripheral gold toning improves its overall eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1830 50C Large 0 AU58 PCGS. O-123, R.1. This late die state example has several fine cracks at the upper obverse. The reverse is flowlined but otherwise perfect. An attractive near-Mint example, the Frederick specimen has nearly full luster with delicate champagne toning on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-101, R.2. The reverse has heavy flowlines distorting the top of every letter in the legend. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Light cleaning lines are visible beneath gold and pewter toning, with considerable luster still evident.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-102, R.1. Minor flowlines draw the stars and letters to the borders. AU50 Details, Questionable Color. Both sides have deep steel and brown toning applied to the smooth surfaces. Both sides have light wear on the high points.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-103, R.1. Both sides are flowlined with faint clash marks. The obverse has two bulges in the lower left field. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Lustrous surfaces exhibit light gold and heather toning over satiny fields.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C AU55 PCGS. O-104, R.1. Lightly flowlined, but with no die cracks or clash marks on either side. Vivid rose and iridescent toning resides over lustrous silver-gray surfaces. A splendid example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 50C XF45 PCGS. O-104, R.1. Slightly heavier flowlines are visible on this later die state, when compared to the previous lot. Pewter-gray surfaces gradually change to dark iridescent toning closer to the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.3. This early die state has a perfect obverse and a lightly flowlined reverse. AU50 Details, Damaged. Obverse surface roughness seems to remain from original planchet lamination. The reverse is frosty and lustrous with a hint of gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C AU50 PCGS. O-106, R.3. Minor flowlines are evident on each side of this piece. Considerable luster remains with gray and gold toning on both sides.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.3. Both dies are perfect with prominent defect lines at the end of the bust and over the cap. AU58 Details, Cleaned. A sharp strike and reflective fields are the important characteristics of this pleasing piece. Both sides have bright silver surfaces with no toning.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-108, R.1. An early die state with no cracks or clash marks. AU58 Details, Damaged. Light cleaning lines are evident on this brilliant silver example. The reverse has faint graffiti in the field over the eagle. Both sides retain nearly full luster.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C AU58 PCGS. O-109, R.1. Flowlines draw the stars and letters lightly to the border. This is a fully lustrous and frosty silver example with delicate gold toning on each side. Faint high point wear is evident.
Ex: Kurt Krueger (June 1984), lot 893.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: Kurt Krueger (June 1984), lot 893.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 50C AU55 PCGS. O-110a, R.2. Reverse flowlines have distorted the tops of the letters, and the border shows only partial detail. The arrowshafts are broken outside the claws. Frosty silver luster and light wear are evident on this brilliant and untoned Choice AU.
Edge 21: FIFTY CENTS ALF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Coin-Ucopia, Stevens, Pennsylvania (2/1988).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 21: FIFTY CENTS ALF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Coin-Ucopia, Stevens, Pennsylvania (2/1988).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 50C AU58 PCGS. O-111, R.1. The obverse is lightly cracked through the base of the date and the stars on the left. Another crack joins stars 8 through 10. This impressive near-Mint piece has frosty silver luster with a hint of champagne toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-112, R.3. Both dies are perfect. Mint State Details, Questionable Color. This piece has been whizzed or otherwise treated to provide artificial pewter and silver-gray luster.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C AU58 PCGS. O-113, R.4. A small die chip between the drapery clasp and neck curl identifies this shared obverse die that also appears on O-114 and 115. Die lapping has separated the arrow shafts from the claw. The obverse die appears earlier on O-110.
An early die state may exist before the reverse die was lapped, but none have been reported. The obverse die is fresh without defects. The reverse is well worn with heavy flowlines disfiguring the tops of most letters. Only a trace of border detail remains.
This near-Mint representative has nearly full satin luster with delicate gold toning. A trace of wear and minor handling marks are visible on both sides. The Frederick specimen is at or near the low end of the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
An early die state may exist before the reverse die was lapped, but none have been reported. The obverse die is fresh without defects. The reverse is well worn with heavy flowlines disfiguring the tops of most letters. Only a trace of border detail remains.
This near-Mint representative has nearly full satin luster with delicate gold toning. A trace of wear and minor handling marks are visible on both sides. The Frederick specimen is at or near the low end of the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-114, R.3. Light reverse flowlines extend the letters to the border. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Deep gray and heather toning on both sides subdues the mint luster of this example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C AU55 PCGS. O-115, R.4. The obverse die also appeared on O-113 and 114, with a small die defect mark above the drapery clasp. The middle line of the third shield stripe extends below the border. The reverse was also used for O-101.
This piece has a flowlined obverse with stars drawn to the edge. A bulge appears in front of the neck, below Liberty's chin. The reverse is also lightly flowlined.
A Choice AU example, the Frederick coin has lovely gold, violet, and blue toning on both sides, with considerable underlying luster. A few minor handling marks are evident, consistent with the grade. This piece is seemingly tied for sixth place in the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This piece has a flowlined obverse with stars drawn to the edge. A bulge appears in front of the neck, below Liberty's chin. The reverse is also lightly flowlined.
A Choice AU example, the Frederick coin has lovely gold, violet, and blue toning on both sides, with considerable underlying luster. A few minor handling marks are evident, consistent with the grade. This piece is seemingly tied for sixth place in the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-116, R.3. The early die state piece has perfect obverse and reverse dies. AU50 Details, Cleaned. The obverse has obvious cleaning lines with medium and dark gray toning. The reverse is lighter gray with peripheral iridescence.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C AU55 PCGS. O-117, R.4. The date has the 18 higher than the 31. The obverse die also appears on O-112. The reverse die is shared with O-116, and has TATE each slightly higher than the previous letter.
The obverse is fresh and sharp, with no flowlines, die cracks, or clash marks. The obverse borders are sharply detailed. The reverse is flowlined, with a narrow but complete border. Some dentils are weak, but all are present.
This Choice AU specimen has satiny luster with silver-gray surfaces and traces of peripheral iridescence. Only two or three Mint State pieces are known, with a small group of AU50 and AU55 coins carried in the Census. This piece easily ranks among the top ten, and is probably one of the six finest known examples.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse is fresh and sharp, with no flowlines, die cracks, or clash marks. The obverse borders are sharply detailed. The reverse is flowlined, with a narrow but complete border. Some dentils are weak, but all are present.
This Choice AU specimen has satiny luster with silver-gray surfaces and traces of peripheral iridescence. Only two or three Mint State pieces are known, with a small group of AU50 and AU55 coins carried in the Census. This piece easily ranks among the top ten, and is probably one of the six finest known examples.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C MS62 PCGS. O-118, R.3. The reverse has a faint crack from the olive leaves to the tops of UNITED. Lustrous ivory surfaces exhibit full mint brilliance beneath splendid peripheral iridescence. This piece is probably one of the four or five finest examples of the O-118 die marriage.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-119, R.3. Both sides have peripheral flowlines and faint clash marks. Mint State Details, Cleaned. A sharply detailed example with light silver surfaces and full satin luster. Light gold toning is evident along the obverse border.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1831 50C Genuine PCGS. O-120, R.6. The large die bulge in the left obverse field, between the bust and the first four stars, usually identifies the variety. The obverse has a short die crack from the border below the 8 to the base of 31. The obverse only appears on 1831 O-120, while the reverse was used earlier for 1830 O-109 and 1831 O-107.
Perhaps 20 to 25 examples of O-120 exist in all grades. The variety was discovered by Donald Gunnet in 1970, shortly after the second edition of Overton was published. As an increasing number of variety collectors began searching, the new die marriage went from R.8 to R.7, and now R.6. Only one or two of these appear in auction sales each year, and demand for those coins ensures strong competition.
Good 6 Details, Altered Surfaces. Well worn with pewter-gray surfaces, both sides of this example have noticeable scratches and other impairments. However, it is still an attractive piece for the grade and should prove to be an affordable example of the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Perhaps 20 to 25 examples of O-120 exist in all grades. The variety was discovered by Donald Gunnet in 1970, shortly after the second edition of Overton was published. As an increasing number of variety collectors began searching, the new die marriage went from R.8 to R.7, and now R.6. Only one or two of these appear in auction sales each year, and demand for those coins ensures strong competition.
Good 6 Details, Altered Surfaces. Well worn with pewter-gray surfaces, both sides of this example have noticeable scratches and other impairments. However, it is still an attractive piece for the grade and should prove to be an affordable example of the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Large Letters Genuine PCGS. O-101, R.1. The reverse die crack is thin on this early die state example. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Gold and russet toning resides on satiny silver luster. This pleasing Choice AU example provides an important opportunity for specialists to acquire the scarce early die state.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters AU58 PCGS. O-102a, R.3. The reverse die is lapped with details missing in the lower part of the eagle. Pale blue and iridescent toning accompanies the frosty gold luster on each side of this splendid near-Mint example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-103, R.1. AU58 Details, Questionable Color. Pleasing gray, gold, and heather toning fails to mask the satiny mint luster on this splendid piece.
Ex: Webb Auction (11/1945), lot 528.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: Webb Auction (11/1945), lot 528.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters XF45 PCGS. O-104, R.3. Light flowlines are just beginning to draw the stars to the border. Subtle gray-gold toning is displayed over satiny luster on this lovely piece.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1832 50C Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-104, R.3. Heavy flowlines draw the stars solidly to the border. Brilliant silver surfaces on this Choice AU are entirely untoned with frosty luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters AU58 PCGS. O-105, R.3. The obverse and reverse have fully detailed borders on this early die state piece. A lovely near-Mint example, this piece has splendid gold toning with peripheral iridescence.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-105a, R.4. The borders on both sides are deteriorated on this late die state example. The stars are drawn to the border and the tops of the legend letters are distorted.. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Lightly cleaned lines and minor scratches are evident on this piece. The surfaces are lustrous with faint champagne toning.
Edge 13: FIFTY CENTS ORF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 13: FIFTY CENTS ORF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters AU50 PCGS. O-106, R.1. Original pewter-gray and darker toning on each side masks the glints of luster on this pleasing half dollar.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.2. Heavy flowlines draw the stars solidly to the border. AU55 Details, Damaged. A lustrous pewter-gray example with no obvious indication of damage mentioned on the holder.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-108a, R.3. The stars are drawn to the border, which in turn is nearly void of detail. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Satin luster is visible beneath pale gray and gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters XF45 PCGS. O-109, R.4. The reverse die of O-107 and O-109 has an upward extension from the right top of the shield border, extending through the feathers and into the field above. The date has the 3 slightly low. Star 1 points to the upper half of a dentil on O-109, and to the lower half on O-107.
The obverse has minor flowlines that draw the stars to the border and a slight bulge at the lower left, inside the first two starts. The reverse is perfect.
This splendid specimen has fully natural gray surfaces and light gold toning close to the borders. Trivial, grade-consistent surface marks are evident on both sides. Although well below the O-109 Census, this piece is fully original in its appearance, and will make a nice addition to a specialized collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse has minor flowlines that draw the stars to the border and a slight bulge at the lower left, inside the first two starts. The reverse is perfect.
This splendid specimen has fully natural gray surfaces and light gold toning close to the borders. Trivial, grade-consistent surface marks are evident on both sides. Although well below the O-109 Census, this piece is fully original in its appearance, and will make a nice addition to a specialized collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.1. Mint State Details, Questionable Color. An absolutely gorgeous Mint State piece, despite the lack of an actual grade during the grading process due to a question about the peripheral toning. However, the surfaces are fully prooflike and the strike is bold. This is a highly appealing example that Don Frederick considered a proof.
Edge 7: FIFTY CENTS ORALF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Kagin's (6/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 7: FIFTY CENTS ORALF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Kagin's (6/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-111, R.1. The profile is doubled from the chin to the forehead. This lustrous Choice AU example is fully brilliant and untoned.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-112, R.2. An attractive example of the early die state, this Choice AU specimen is brilliant with a hint of champagne toning on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters AU50 PCGS. O-113, R.2. Both sides have complete border details on this important early die state coin. A totally original example, this specimen has deep olive and steel toning with additional blue and iridescent highlights.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-114, High R.4. A small die dot at the throat appears to be the easiest diagnostic of the obverse, shared with O-113. The denomination is closely spaced, with the 5 entirely under the arrow feather and the C partly under the stem.
Die flowlines on the obverse are heavier on this piece than on any other in the collection. The stars are fully drawn to the border that lacks any detail. A small die bulge appears inside stars 1 and 2, above the drapery. The reverse has faint flowlines with no affect on the letters, and no other die defects.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. The surfaces have underlying luster that shines through intermingled blue, green, violet, and gold. PCGS questions the color, but the eye appeal is unquestioned. No Mint State examples of this variety have been offered in any recent auctions, although many AU coins have appeared. The Frederick specimen likely ranks among the 10 finest of the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Die flowlines on the obverse are heavier on this piece than on any other in the collection. The stars are fully drawn to the border that lacks any detail. A small die bulge appears inside stars 1 and 2, above the drapery. The reverse has faint flowlines with no affect on the letters, and no other die defects.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. The surfaces have underlying luster that shines through intermingled blue, green, violet, and gold. PCGS questions the color, but the eye appeal is unquestioned. No Mint State examples of this variety have been offered in any recent auctions, although many AU coins have appeared. The Frederick specimen likely ranks among the 10 finest of the variety.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-115, R.1. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. A light scratch is visible on Liberty's neck, with a few other trivial surface marks. Both sides have pewter-gray patina with slightly deeper peripheral toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-115, R.1. AU53 Details, Cleaned. Both sides have light cleaning lines beneath natural gray patination. The surfaces are otherwise pleasing and the overall appearance is attractive.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters AU58 PCGS. O-116, R.3. Highly lustrous silver surfaces exhibit nearly full mint brilliance with a hint of peripheral gold toning on each side. Both sides have sharp design features. This is a lovely, highly appealing example of the date and variety.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters AU58 PCGS. O-116, R.3. The late die state has a lapped reverse with most of the tail feathers missing. This satiny near-Mint example has highly lustrous and brilliant silver surfaces with a hint of subtle gold toning at the lower left reverse border. Otherwise, both sides are untoned.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-117, High R.4. The obverse has a distinctive 1 with a short serif 1 recut over a longer serif 1. The curl immediately below the L pierces the lower edge of the headband, and continues into the base of that letter. This die appears on O-116 and O-117. The reverse of O-117 has TAT level at their base, where O-116 has the left base of A higher than the T. The reverse also appears on O-105, and has a curved die line through the feathers over the left half of the shield.
The obverse has a faint die crack through star 8. The reverse has light flowlines that extends several letters to the border.
AU53 Details, Cleaned. Light cleaning lines are visible in the fields of this silver-gray piece. Hints of gold toning are visible on both sides of mostly brilliant surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse has a faint die crack through star 8. The reverse has light flowlines that extends several letters to the border.
AU53 Details, Cleaned. Light cleaning lines are visible in the fields of this silver-gray piece. Hints of gold toning are visible on both sides of mostly brilliant surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-118, R.1. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. A few light cleaning lines are evident beneath gray patina and pale gold toning.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981), lot 1105.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Kagin's (9/1981), lot 1105.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters AU53 PCGS. O-118, R.1. Light silver surfaces retain generous portions of mint luster with two small iridescent toning splashes on the obverse. Otherwise, both sides are untoned. A few faint lines are visible on the reverse.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters AU53 PCGS. O-119, Low R.4. The obverse appears on O-105 and O-119 and has a low date that is close to the border. The reverse appears on O-108 and 119 and has the base of the A in STATES recut.
Both dies are flowlined, heavier on the reverse, with the letters drawn to the reverse border. There are no other die defects on either side.
Brilliant silver-gray surfaces exhibit nearly full luster. The stars are flat but other design elements are nicely brought up.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both dies are flowlined, heavier on the reverse, with the letters drawn to the reverse border. There are no other die defects on either side.
Brilliant silver-gray surfaces exhibit nearly full luster. The stars are flat but other design elements are nicely brought up.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters AU50 PCGS. O-120a, R.3. Two prominent obverse die cracks have joined to bisect the die horizontally. A second bisecting crack begins at star 5 and crosses the head to star 10. The obverse has deep gray-gold toning over frosty luster. The reverse is lighter gray with gold and gray-brown toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-121, R.3. This early die state has a perfect 3 in the date. This lovely early state piece has highly lustrous silver surfaces and sharp design features. Aside from a few small abrasions, this is a appealing and attractive example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-121a, R.3. The top of the 3 has a prominent die chip filling part of the upper interior space. XF40 Details, Cleaned. Both sides have light hairlines beneath subtle gray and gold toning with traces of wear on the high points.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 50C Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-122, R.1. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides of this light silver-gray example have heavy hairlines. Delicate gold toning is evident along portions of the obverse and reverse borders.
FIFTY CENTS HOARLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 O-123 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
FIFTY CENTS HOARLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1832 O-123 is not included in the Frederick Collection.
1832 50C Small Letters AU50 PCGS. O-122, R.1. The Frederick specimen is a beautiful, original example with splendid light gray surfaces and deep iridescent toning along the obverse border.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 50C Genuine PCGS. O-101, R.1. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Pale gold toning resides on attractive light gray surfaces. Faint cleaning lines are visible on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1833 50C AU55 PCGS. O-101, R.1. A splendid specimen, this Choice AU example has frosty silver luster with ivory centers and peripheral gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 50C AU55 PCGS. O-102, R.1. Delicate gold toning accents the light silver-gray surfaces of this highly lustrous Choice AU half dollar.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 50C AU55 PCGS. O-103, R.2. This intermediate die state has the stars and letters drawn to the border, but retaining all of the border detail. Nearly full frosty luster on each side displays light gray patina with hints of gold toning. As Don Frederick notes, it is "gorgeously preserved."
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 50C Genuine PCGS. O-104, R.1. Mint State Details, Scratched. A single X scratch in the left obverse field prevents a grade assignment to this otherwise beautiful Mint State piece. The surfaces have excellent toning and few other marks.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1833 50C XF45 PCGS. O-105, R.2. This early die state has a perfect, uncracked reverse die. Noticeable luster remains beneath the gray-gold and iridescent toning on both sides of this delightful coin.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1833 50C AU55 PCGS. O-105a, R.2. Both sides have heavy flowlines that draw the stars to the obverse border and distort the tops of the legend letters. Die cracks, if present, are obliterated by the flowlines. This splendid half dollar has nearly full luster accompanying attractive gray and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 50C AU55 PCGS. O-106, R.2. Brilliant silver surfaces on each side of this Choice AU example have accompanying gold and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 50C Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.3. AU50 Details, Scratched. A long thin scratch in the left obverse field prevents a grade assignment to this otherwise attractive and brilliant half dollar. Wispy blue and iridescent toning adds to its character.
Edge 10: FIFTY CENTS AOLF A DOLLAR.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 10: FIFTY CENTS AOLF A DOLLAR.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1833 50C AU55 PCGS. O-108, R.1. An absolutely marvelous, original Capped Bust half dollar, this example has medium gray surfaces with peripheral iridescence and nearly complete underlying mint luster.
Edge 13: FIFTY CENTS ORF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 13: FIFTY CENTS ORF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 50C Genuine PCGS. O-109, R.3. AU50 Details, Environmental Damage. Lovely gold toning is displayed on lustrous silver surfaces with a couple of streaks of reverse roughness that prevented a PCGS grade assignment.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1833 50C Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.1. This early die state has perfect dies with no cracks. AU50 Details, Questionable Color. Glittering verdigris on the reverse remains from an unknown substance or reaction. Lustrous silver surfaces have champagne and iridescent toning, deeper on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1833 50C AU55 PCGS. O-111, High R.4. The reverse die appears on O-101 and 110, and has a nearly vertical die line just inside the shield border, crossing the upper four crossbars. Nearly all crossbars extend left, and some also extend to the right. The wide date has a normally positioned 8, unlike O-101 where the 8 is slightly high. Overton notes that "the face has a decidedly painful expression."
All of the stars are drawn to the edge on this flowlined obverse, with two bulges in the lower left field. The reverse die is also flowlined, but neither die has clash marks or cracks.
The Frederick specimen has bright silver surfaces with nearly complete frosty luster. A few wisps or splashes of darker toning are evident on each side.
Stephen Herrman records auction appearances of three Mint State coins over the last 18 years. Only three other coins appear in his listings for XF or AU examples. This piece is likely a Census level representative.
Edge 11: FIFTY CENTS OALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
All of the stars are drawn to the edge on this flowlined obverse, with two bulges in the lower left field. The reverse die is also flowlined, but neither die has clash marks or cracks.
The Frederick specimen has bright silver surfaces with nearly complete frosty luster. A few wisps or splashes of darker toning are evident on each side.
Stephen Herrman records auction appearances of three Mint State coins over the last 18 years. Only three other coins appear in his listings for XF or AU examples. This piece is likely a Census level representative.
Edge 11: FIFTY CENTS OALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1833 50C AU53 PCGS. O-112, R.2. Nearly complete luster is present beneath lovely light gold toning on both sides of this pleasing AU piece.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 50C AU58 PCGS. O-113, R.2. This frosty and highly lustrous near-Mint example has excellent eye appeal. Both sides are brilliant with ivory surfaces and exhibit a trace of peripheral gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 50C AU53 PCGS. O-114, R.2. Deep gray-gold toning on both sides has rich peripheral gold toning. This fully original example is a delightful piece for the specialist, date collector, or type collector.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 50C Genuine PCGS. O-115, High R.5. This die marriage combines the obverse of 1833 O-113 with the reverse of 1832 O-111 and 112. A short spine extends the small, triangular top of the 5 in 50C.
This is Don Frederick's discovery coin for the variety. He reported the variety on June 27, 1972, according to his notes. Like all new varieties, the search for further examples began right away, and soon the rarity dropped to R.7 and to R.6. Sheridan Downey reported the existence of 26 pieces known to him in 1990. Today, about 30 to 35 pieces have been identified.
Fine 12 Details, Altered Surfaces. Both sides have deep steel and olive surfaces with slightly lighter color on the devices. Some surfaces residue is apparent on the obverse, with minor handling marks on both sides. Although finer quality pieces exist, the opportunity to acquire the historic discovery specimen of any variety is important to the specialist.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This is Don Frederick's discovery coin for the variety. He reported the variety on June 27, 1972, according to his notes. Like all new varieties, the search for further examples began right away, and soon the rarity dropped to R.7 and to R.6. Sheridan Downey reported the existence of 26 pieces known to him in 1990. Today, about 30 to 35 pieces have been identified.
Fine 12 Details, Altered Surfaces. Both sides have deep steel and olive surfaces with slightly lighter color on the devices. Some surfaces residue is apparent on the obverse, with minor handling marks on both sides. Although finer quality pieces exist, the opportunity to acquire the historic discovery specimen of any variety is important to the specialist.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters AU55 PCGS. O-101, R.1. Minor die lines are visible behind the shield stripes. Both sides of this Choice AU example have frosty silver luster with delicate champagne toning and hints of gold at the borders.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters Genuine PCGS. O-102, R.1. AU55 Details, Damaged. Aside from an attempted puncture just above the cap, this piece is a lovely gold and iridescent toned example with nearly full luster.
Edge: FIFTY CENTS LOFR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge: FIFTY CENTS LOFR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters AU58 PCGS. O-103, R.2. Both sides of this lovely near-Mint example have delicate gold toning over lustrous and frosty surfaces. An excellent candidate for the specialist, or the date or type collector.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters AU53 PCGS. O-104, R.2. Both sides of this lovely cameo example have brilliant mint surfaces with gold, violet, and blue peripheral toning. The fields are slightly reflective, around frosty devices.
Edge 26: FIFTY CENTS O A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 26: FIFTY CENTS O A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.1. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Although evidence of light cleaning is visible, this attractive half dollar has gold and violet toning on the obverse with gray and gold toning on the reverse.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 37: FIFTY CENTS HORALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-106, R.1. The recut 4 in the date is bold enough that this variety should be included among Guide Book listings. This example has satiny silver luster with attractive peripheral gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-107, R.1. A marvelous Choice AU example, the Frederick specimen exhibits original olive-gold surfaces with deep steel toning among the peripheral devices.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-108, R.2. AU58 Details, Questionable Color. Light cleaned and retoned, but a lovely example with attractive gold and pale blue color over satiny luster.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-109, R.1. AU55 Details, Questionable color. This boldly defined example has satiny luster on both sides, with mostly brilliant silver surfaces and delicate gold, blue, and violet toning on each side.
Edge 11: FIFTY CENTS OALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 11: FIFTY CENTS OALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.3. AU58 Details, Altered Surfaces. The reverse has a roughly circular die crack through the devices and letters. The same reverse die was used in an earlier die state to strike 1836 O-104 and 104a.
This lovely piece has sharp design details with satiny luster. Light gold toning has a frame of deeper iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This lovely piece has sharp design details with satiny luster. Light gold toning has a frame of deeper iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-111, R.1. The so-called Child's Head variety. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides have reflective, mirrored fields with satiny devices. Pale gold and iridescent toning adds to its eye appeal.
Edge: FIFTY CENTS HOARLF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Lester Merkin (6/1974), lot 455.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge: FIFTY CENTS HOARLF A DOLLAR.
Ex: Lester Merkin (6/1974), lot 455.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters MS62 PCGS. O-112, R.3. A wonderful example of the variety, displaying soft, frosty silver luster and full mint brilliance. Traces of gold are evident at the border of otherwise champagne toning. A Condition Census example of the variety, ranking among the top three or four examples known.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-113, R.1. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Obviously cleaned with splashes of iridescent toning on each side. The surfaces are light silver-gray with muted luster.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 22: FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-114, R.1. AU58 Details, Cleaned. A bold strike and bright silver luster characterize this near-Mint example, an attractive and desirable piece despite the presence of light cleaning lines.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters AU50 PCGS. O-115a, R.4. Both dies are unique to this marriage. A diagonal defect inside the first A in AMERICA is diagnostic. The 0 and C in 50 C are closely spaced, and the C is larger than either of the numerals.
This late, lapped die state has no evidence of the recut 0 in 50 C that is seen on early states. Both dies are lightly flowlined.
Satiny and lustrous gray surfaces have generous portions of gold toning with hints of blue at the borders and a splash of rose on the cheek. While the variety is only rated R.2, the late die state is much more elusive.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This late, lapped die state has no evidence of the recut 0 in 50 C that is seen on early states. Both dies are lightly flowlined.
Satiny and lustrous gray surfaces have generous portions of gold toning with hints of blue at the borders and a splash of rose on the cheek. While the variety is only rated R.2, the late die state is much more elusive.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-116, R.1. Mint State details, Questionable Color. Although the light gold and iridescent toning may be a later addition, this impressive piece is one of the finest that we have seen. Both sides have full satin luster beneath the toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-116, R.1. AU55 Details, Cleaned. Delicate peripheral gold toning resides on satiny champagne surfaces with nearly full underlying luster. This attractive Choice AU is a wonderful example despite minor evidence of cleaning.
FIFTY CENTS OR F A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
FIFTY CENTS OR F A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters Genuine PCGS. O-117, R.2. AU50 Details, Cleaned. A few unusual iridescent splashes are evident on each side of this otherwise light silver-gray example. Both sides have considerable luster and pleasing surfaces.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 16: FIFTY CENTS ORLF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Recut Date, Small Letters AU53 PCGS. O-118, R.4. The recut date is diagnostic and easily seen below the 3. The variety is missing from the Guide Book, but should be included in that reference. Inclusion would greatly heighten its demand.
This early state specimen has perfect dies with only light flowlines on each side.
Fully brilliant and lustrous silver surfaces exhibit a few minor blemishes. There is no evidence of toning on either side. While outside the O-118 Census, the Frederick specimen is highly appealing and desirable.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This early state specimen has perfect dies with only light flowlines on each side.
Fully brilliant and lustrous silver surfaces exhibit a few minor blemishes. There is no evidence of toning on either side. While outside the O-118 Census, the Frederick specimen is highly appealing and desirable.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters AU58 PCGS. O-119, R.4. The northeast point of star 7 is sharply recut on this shared obverse die that also appears on O-120 and 121. Several letters in UNITED are recut, most prominent at the left serifs of N and the upper left corner of the T.
Both dies are perfect with light flowlines. Diagonal die lines between the vertical shield stripes are clearly visible on this piece.
Both sides are fully lustrous with wispy gold and iridescent toning. The design details are sharp and the overall eye appeal is excellent. The Frederick specimen appears to be at the low end of the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both dies are perfect with light flowlines. Diagonal die lines between the vertical shield stripes are clearly visible on this piece.
Both sides are fully lustrous with wispy gold and iridescent toning. The design details are sharp and the overall eye appeal is excellent. The Frederick specimen appears to be at the low end of the Condition Census.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters AU55 PCGS. O-120, R.4. The recut star 7 is plainly visible on this example, the die also appearing on O-119 and 121. The reverse has a "horn-top" 5 with a long, curved flag. The 5 is higher than the 0, and both appear to lean left.
Die state evidence indicates that the O-120 was the second of the three marriages struck, and that all three were minted in 1835. The reverse die was used for 1835 O-104, and that marriage was struck prior to the 1834 O-120. No clash marks or die cracks are evident.
This wonderful specimen has prooflike, mirrored fields on both sides. The surfaces are brilliant with bright silver and traces of gold accents. Most stars are flat, but other design elements are nicely detailed. The Overton (Parsley) Census records five Mint State pieces, while none have been offered in any Mint State grade according to Steve Herrman's research.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Die state evidence indicates that the O-120 was the second of the three marriages struck, and that all three were minted in 1835. The reverse die was used for 1835 O-104, and that marriage was struck prior to the 1834 O-120. No clash marks or die cracks are evident.
This wonderful specimen has prooflike, mirrored fields on both sides. The surfaces are brilliant with bright silver and traces of gold accents. Most stars are flat, but other design elements are nicely detailed. The Overton (Parsley) Census records five Mint State pieces, while none have been offered in any Mint State grade according to Steve Herrman's research.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters AU53 PCGS. O-121, R.3. Pale gold toning with peripheral iridescent highlights combine to provide excellent eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 O-122 (Crushed Lettered Edge) is not included in the Frederick Collection.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1834 O-122 (Crushed Lettered Edge) is not included in the Frederick Collection.
1835 50C AU58 PCGS. O-101, R.1. This frosty and highly lustrous near-Mint has excellent surfaces with a sharp strike. Both sides have light silver surfaces with a few iridescent splashes.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1835 50C AU50 PCGS. O-102, R.3. This amazing half dollar has variegated rainbow toning. Both sides are free of significant marks other than a light scratch on Liberty's cheek and neck. The obverse is prooflike and the reverse is frosty.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1835 50C AU55 PCGS. O-103, R.2. A light silver piece with brilliant, reflective fields and a whisper of champagne toning on each side. This Choice AU piece has excellent eye appeal.
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II(Registry values: N491)
Ex: New Netherlands (7/1976).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II(Registry values: N491)
1835 50C AU55 PCGS. O-104, R.3. Although somewhat weak at the upper obverse and lower reverse, this is a delightful example with reflective silver fields and hints of peripheral gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1835 50C AU50 PCGS. O-105, R.1. This attractive early die state piece has sharp details with natural gray-gold surfaces and hints of steel toning around the devices. Luster remains visible from beneath the toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1835 50C Genuine PCGS. O-105, R.1. AU50 Details, Cleaned. Light cleaning lines and trivial surface marks are evident on this bright silver example. The obverse has hints of blue and gray toning and the reverse has delicate champagne color.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1835 50C Genuine PCGS. O-106, R.1. AU55 Details, Cleaned. A few splashes of iridescent toning are visible on each side of this light silver-gray example. Pale green and gold toning is evident at the peripheries.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1835 50C AU55 PCGS. O-107, R.1. A wonderful Choice AU example, this piece from the Frederick Collection has splendid ivory luster with pale gold toning at the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1835 50C AU55 PCGS. O-108, R.3. An impressive Choice AU example, the Frederick Collection coin boasts ivory luster with delicate peripheral gold toning on each side.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1835 50C AU58 PCGS. O-109, R.2. A thin die line through the outer point of star 4 signifies an early die state. This near-Mint specimen has lovely gold and olive-gray toning on both sides, with full underlying mint luster.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1835 50C Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.2. AU53 Details, Damaged. Light silver-gray surfaces with minor cleaning lines visible on each side. This pleasing piece has deeper gray toning along the borders.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Double Struck Fine 12 PCGS. O-101, R.1. The double strike is not noted on the PCGS holder. Evidence of two strikes are noted on each side. The date and all of the stars on the right are doubled. On the reverse, the letters in OF AMERICA, UNUM, the arrowheads, and 50C are all lightly doubled. Pleasing light to medium gray surfaces host a few insignificant surface marks that are expected at the grade.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU58 PCGS. O-101a, R.1. The reverse has a light die crack across the left wing tip to the olive leaves. Deep heather and gray toning accompany light gold on this near-Mint example. Both sides have pleasing surfaces with nearly full luster and only a trace of wear on the high points.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU55 PCGS. O-102, R.3. An impressive example, this Choice AU piece shows fully brilliant silver luster with frosty surfaces. A few faint marks are consistent with the grade of this piece.
Ex: Penn Valley Coin Shoppe (circa 1974).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Ex: Penn Valley Coin Shoppe (circa 1974).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU58 PCGS. O-103, Low R.4. The 1 is sharply recut with the upright of the 1 visible beneath the base. The recut 1 die is shared with O-103 and 104. The reverse has an unusual full border on this example.
Called a first strike in Don Frederick's notes, this is a special example from perfect dies. This piece has bold design definition on both sides.
Ivory surfaces exhibit brilliant underlying luster with a hint of gold toning on each side. Just shy of the Condition Census, the Frederick collection is an attractive, highly desirable example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Called a first strike in Don Frederick's notes, this is a special example from perfect dies. This piece has bold design definition on both sides.
Ivory surfaces exhibit brilliant underlying luster with a hint of gold toning on each side. Just shy of the Condition Census, the Frederick collection is an attractive, highly desirable example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-104a, R.3. This late die state piece has a die crack forming a circle on the reverse. The same die crack appears on the other use of this die for the 1834 O-110 that was actually struck after this die marriage. AU58 Details, Cleaned. A lustrous piece with light silver-gray surfaces, minor cleaning lines, and a complete absence of toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-105, Low R.4. The dies are described above.
An early die state with complete border details on both sides. The corrugated injury at the bottom of the reverse is beginning to develop on this early strike.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides of this silver-gray example show signs of light polishing. However, the die detail is bold and faint gold toning helps preserve the eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
An early die state with complete border details on both sides. The corrugated injury at the bottom of the reverse is beginning to develop on this early strike.
AU50 Details, Cleaned. Both sides of this silver-gray example show signs of light polishing. However, the die detail is bold and faint gold toning helps preserve the eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU53 PCGS. O-105, Low R.4. A tail feather extends through the upper olive branch, nearly reaching the lower branch, and a die line bisects the extension to form a cross. This feature is also seen on O-121, a later state of the same die. The obverse of O-105 has an opening in the dentils over the peak of the cap.
This late die state example could be classified as O-105a, if such a listing existed. The dies are worn with flowlines on the obverse that diminish the border details, making the above described opening difficult to see. The reverse has faint clash marks and obvious vertical lines through 50 C.
Both sides of this lustrous AU have gold toning over the silver-gray surfaces. A few minor handling marks are consistent with the grade. Stephen Herrman lists two or three Mint State pieces, the most recent auctioned nearly a decade ago. A single AU53 example with problems was offered in 2007, and from there auction appearances are all lower grades. This piece is probably among the top half dozen known.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
This late die state example could be classified as O-105a, if such a listing existed. The dies are worn with flowlines on the obverse that diminish the border details, making the above described opening difficult to see. The reverse has faint clash marks and obvious vertical lines through 50 C.
Both sides of this lustrous AU have gold toning over the silver-gray surfaces. A few minor handling marks are consistent with the grade. Stephen Herrman lists two or three Mint State pieces, the most recent auctioned nearly a decade ago. A single AU53 example with problems was offered in 2007, and from there auction appearances are all lower grades. This piece is probably among the top half dozen known.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Beaded Border, Lettered Edge AU55 PCGS. O-106, R.1. An early die state with no die cracks on the reverse. A gorgeous piece with nearly full luster beneath light gray-gold and iridescent toning. This reverse die was also used to produce the Crushed Lettered Edge proofs from 1833 to 1835.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-106a, R.3. Shattered reverse die with heavy die cracks upward from the border through the right wing and the field, continuing to the scroll. AU50 Details, Damaged. The obverse has a heavy gouge in the field from star 3 to the chin.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-107, R.4. The lowest arrow shaft is broken and entirely absent between the claws, save for a tiny stub. The reverse also appears on O-108. This variety has a normal date while O-108 has the 8 repunched over a previous 3. The obverse die is flowlined with a die bulge at Liberty's chin.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Both sides have satiny luster beneath deep blue-green and gold toning. Minor marks are present on both sides, as expected.
Edge 4: FIFTY CENTS OHALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Both sides have satiny luster beneath deep blue-green and gold toning. Minor marks are present on both sides, as expected.
Edge 4: FIFTY CENTS OHALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836/1336 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-108a, R.2. The misplaced 3 is clearly visible in the lower loop of the 8. The State a cracks have only begun to develop. AU58 Details, Cleaned. A lustrous and pleasing piece with light silver brilliance and delicate gold toning.
Edge: FIFTY CENTS HOALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge: FIFTY CENTS HOALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU53 PCGS. O-109, R.3. Both sides of this lovely half dollar from the Frederick Collection have prooflike surfaces, but it is clearly not a proof as Don Frederick thought. However, it is a reflective AU example with pale champagne toning over lustrous silver surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-110, R.1. AU58 Details, Questionable Color. Mirrored fields are visible beneath heather and iridescent toning. This one has an exceptional strike and great eye appeal.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (4/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 25: FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy (4/1978).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU58 PCGS. O-111, R.3. A sensational near-Mint example with frosty and highly lustrous silver surfaces. Both sides are boldly defined. According to the Leaman-Gunnet Emission Sequence, the O-111 half dollar was the final die marriage minted for the entire series.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU53 PCGS. O-112, R.1. Weakly defined at the eagle's neck, but other detail is mostly boldly defined. Light silver surfaces retain considerable luster.
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Edge 3: FIFTY CENTS OHRALF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 50C Lettered Edge--Double Struck and Broadstruck--XF45 PCGS. O-113, R.2. This absolutely stunning mint error has a close, overlapping double strike and it is also broadstruck without a collar. Evidence of the double strike is best seen in the peripheral areas of the obverse and reverse, at the date, stars, and legend. The extra pressure of the two strikes without a collar has expanded the planchet to a greater than normal diameter.
Mostly pewter-gray with considerable luster on both sides. Splashes of darker steel toning are mostly limited to the obverse. A few minor tooling marks at star 7 and faint scratches below UNITED are the only imperfections on this otherwise splendid specimen.
Ex: Hollinbeck-Kagin (7/1970).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
Mostly pewter-gray with considerable luster on both sides. Splashes of darker steel toning are mostly limited to the obverse. A few minor tooling marks at star 7 and faint scratches below UNITED are the only imperfections on this otherwise splendid specimen.
Ex: Hollinbeck-Kagin (7/1970).
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU53 PCGS. O-113a, R.3. All of the State a die cracks are visible on both sides of this pleasing piece. A lustrous representative with light silver-gray surfaces and excellent eye appeal.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU55 PCGS. O-114, R.2. Both sides have lustrous light silver-gray surfaces. The strike is sharp and the overall eye appeal is excellent.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-115, R.3. AU55 Details, Questionable Color. Probably cleaned and retoned at one time, this pleasing half dollar retains satiny luster beneath steel and heather toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C 50 Over 00 AU53 PCGS. O-116, R.2. The blundered denomination is clearly visible on this piece. Both sides are prooflike with central gold toning and a frame of peripheral blue and russet. A wonderful representative of this popular Guide Book listed blundered die.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1836 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-117, R.3. AU58 Details, Questionable Color. The PCGS description of questionable color is a little questionable, as this coin is essentially brilliant with only the faintest gold toning. The strike is bold and the eye appeal is excellent.
Edge 28: FIFTY CENTS F A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Edge 28: FIFTY CENTS F A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU53 PCGS. O-117, R.3. A fully lustrous example of the O-117 die marriage with wispy champagne toning on the frosty obverse and reverse surfaces.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-118, R.3. AU55 Details, Cleaned. This sharply defined piece has good eye appeal, despite the presence of light cleaning lines. Both sides have pleasing silver-gray surfaces with splashes of gold toning on the reverse.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-119, R.3. Incorrectly identified as O-118 on the PCGS label. AU58 Details, Cleaned. This early die state is sharply defined, with all stars except star 8 showing full radial detail. The surfaces have attractive light gray patina with hints of gold and iridescent toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge XF45 PCGS. O-120, Low R.4. Star 8 is recut on the obverse of this "bar-dot" variety, with a small die pimple right of the 6. The A in STATES is higher than either adjacent T. The obverse die reappears on O-121.
Both dies are perfect with no defects. This early strike retains slight prooflike surface between the vertical shield stripes.
A pleasing example of this scarce die marriage with bright silver surfaces and faint champagne toning. Both sides have reflective fields.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Both dies are perfect with no defects. This early strike retains slight prooflike surface between the vertical shield stripes.
A pleasing example of this scarce die marriage with bright silver surfaces and faint champagne toning. Both sides have reflective fields.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge XF40 PCGS. O-121, High R.5. The "bar-dot" obverse of O-120 reappears on O-121. The reverse die has the corrugated vertical lines through 50 that first formed on O-105.
The obverse has full but narrow borders while only partial border detail remains on the reverse. Otherwise, both dies remain perfect with no die cracks or clash marks.
The O-121 is the rarest 1836 die marriage with just 40 or so pieces known today. The Frederick specimen has pleasing light silver-gray surfaces that deepen slightly near the border. Those surfaces are pleasing for the grade, and overall this is a desirable example of a rare variety. This specimen is low in the O-121 Condition Census.
Edge: FIFTY CENTS ALOF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
The obverse has full but narrow borders while only partial border detail remains on the reverse. Otherwise, both dies remain perfect with no die cracks or clash marks.
The O-121 is the rarest 1836 die marriage with just 40 or so pieces known today. The Frederick specimen has pleasing light silver-gray surfaces that deepen slightly near the border. Those surfaces are pleasing for the grade, and overall this is a desirable example of a rare variety. This specimen is low in the O-121 Condition Census.
Edge: FIFTY CENTS ALOF A DOLLAR.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge Genuine PCGS. O-122, R.2. AU50 Details, Cleaned. A strong strike accompanies lustrous silver surfaces with faint cleaning lines and later gold toning.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1836 50C Lettered Edge AU55 PCGS. O-123, R.4. The right shield border is nearly absent, being an extremely thin line. Most of the crossbars extend into the right wing. Struck from perfect dies with no clash marks or die cracks, and only faint flowlines.
A lovely Choice AU, this example has lustrous and brilliant silver surfaces at the centers, with a frame of gold and iridescent toning on each side. Only a small number of Mint State pieces exist, leaving a larger population of XF and AU coins for the majority of collectors. Here is one such example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
A lovely Choice AU, this example has lustrous and brilliant silver surfaces at the centers, with a frame of gold and iridescent toning on each side. Only a small number of Mint State pieces exist, leaving a larger population of XF and AU coins for the majority of collectors. Here is one such example.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Books
Al C. Overton. Signed Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836. Colorado Springs: the author, 1967. First edition, maroon cloth, gilt, (xiv) 349 pp. Dust jacket soiled but mostly intact, now enclosed in a later clear plastic wrap. Autographed by the author to Donald R. Frederick. Lightly annotated in Frederick's hand.
Laid in is a photo of the obverse of a new 1831 variety, a Transition Table for the Revised Edition that is heavily annotated in Frederick's hand, and a photocopy of the transition table, also annotated.
Al C. Overton. Signed Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836 Revised Edition. Colorado Springs: the author, 1970.
Second edition, green cloth, (xii) 274 pp. The cover is soiled and the spine is taped together.
Heavily annotated in Frederick's hand. Laid in are numerous articles and other items primarily pertaining to the early half dollar series.
This was Don Frederick's working copy of Overton, which he obviously put to incredible use. What a wonderful memento for the collector who was acquainted with Donald R. Frederick.
Laid in is a photo of the obverse of a new 1831 variety, a Transition Table for the Revised Edition that is heavily annotated in Frederick's hand, and a photocopy of the transition table, also annotated.
Al C. Overton. Signed Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836 Revised Edition. Colorado Springs: the author, 1970.
Second edition, green cloth, (xii) 274 pp. The cover is soiled and the spine is taped together.
Heavily annotated in Frederick's hand. Laid in are numerous articles and other items primarily pertaining to the early half dollar series.
This was Don Frederick's working copy of Overton, which he obviously put to incredible use. What a wonderful memento for the collector who was acquainted with Donald R. Frederick.
Session 6
Patterns
1852 PG$1 Gold Dollar, Judd-145 Thin, Pollock-173, Low R.6--Genuine--PCGS. Simply designed with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the outer portion of the obverse with the date at the bottom. The reverse has DOLLAR at the top with a wreath around the lower margin. Struck in gold, perforated in the center, with a plain edge.
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, this coin is a proof that has a tiny X scratch on the reverse. Otherwise, it is a splendid piece with fully mirrored fields and bright yellow-gold surfaces.
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, this coin is a proof that has a tiny X scratch on the reverse. Otherwise, it is a splendid piece with fully mirrored fields and bright yellow-gold surfaces.
1854 P1C One Cent, Judd-161 Original, Pollock-187, R.4, PR58 NGC. The design is similar to the large cent then in circulation, but there are no stars on the obverse, and the planchet is smaller--just about 25.4 mm (1 inch), compared with a diameter for the regular large cent of 27.5 mm (1.08 inches). Struck in copper or bronze with a plain edge. This is a pleasing example with slight friction over the high points and deep, even brown and blue color.
1854 P1C One Cent, Judd-161 Restrike, Pollock-187, R.4--Obverse Tooled--NGC. Proof. The design is similar to that on production large cents except there are no stars on the obverse, and the diameter is smaller. Struck in copper with a plain edge. Copper-orange, blue, violet, and brown shades prevail. The obverse has a number of long depressions, as well as tooling marks from a possible attempt to remove them.
1855 P1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-168 Original, Pollock-193, R.4--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Proof. Thirteen stars surround an eagle that is flying slightly upward, similar to the Christian Gobrecht/Titian Peale flying eagle design for the Gobrecht dollars (and soon the Flying Eagle cents). The date 1855 is below with slanted 5s, and the reverse is similar to the large cent. The planchet is slightly smaller than the large cent, obviously a transitional pattern between the "old coppers" and small cents that were first struck in 1856. Struck in bronze with a plain edge. The obverse devices are outlined in unnaturally bright red color, which stands in sharp contrast to the uniform blue-brown color seen on the reverse. Each side is die clashed, and the obverse shows a couple of marks and a few small spots.
1858 P1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-204, Pollock-248, R.5, PR64 NGC. Paquet's small flying eagle motif is paired with an ornamental shield and oak wreath reverse. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. These patterns were sold as part of 12-piece sets, and as a result are fairly common. This example retains much of the original light gray-tan color of the copper-nickel alloy. The fields are deeply mirrored, and there are numerous small flyspecks on each side that explain the grade.
1858 P25C Quarter Dollar, Judd-221, Pollock-264, High R.7, PR63 PCGS. The regular Liberty Seated quarter dollar obverse for the year. Anthony Paquet designed the reverse die for this variety, which was also used to produce the 1859 Judd-234 quarter patterns. A seemingly malformed eagle with outstretched wings displays a shield on its breast. The left claw holds three long, slender arrows while the right talons grasp an olive sprig. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / QUARTER DOLLAR surrounds the periphery. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. The devices are fully struck throughout, and the lightly hairlined surfaces are toned golden with occasional dabs of cobalt-blue at the margins.
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-245, Pollock-301, Low R.6, PR64 PCGS. The obverse features a bust of Liberty facing right with a wreath of oak and vine leaves adorning her head. The word LIBERTY is inscribed on a ribbon that overlies Liberty's shoulder. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the periphery, the date 1859 is below. The reverse displays a spread eagle design with the ribbon in its beak "perfect," that is, not incomplete like found on examples of some varieties (Pollock-303 and 304, for example). Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Considerable brilliance is noted beneath light gray-blue toning. Select angles reveal reddish tinged undertones and scattered die polish lines (as produced) in the fields, but we can find no mentionable post-production distractions.
1860 P$5 Five Dollar, Judd-272, Pollock-320, Low R.6, PR63 Brown NGC. The obverse introduces the right-facing bust of Liberty with three large stars on the cap, a familiar motif within the Standard Silver series and first used on Judd-271 and Judd-272. The date is quite small. The reverse features a small eagle with a curved shield, clutching the banner bearing E PLURIBUS UNUM in its beak along with the usual olive branch and arrows in its claws. Struck in copper with a reeded edge and struck on an eagle-sized planchet as an anti-counterfeiting measure.
Lovely deep brown surfaces exhibit delicate blue and iridescent toning on each side, with fully mirrored fields. Minor peripheral surface marks are of little concern. Approximately two dozen examples survive.
Lovely deep brown surfaces exhibit delicate blue and iridescent toning on each side, with fully mirrored fields. Minor peripheral surface marks are of little concern. Approximately two dozen examples survive.
1862 50C Half Dollar, Judd-293, Pollock-351, R.5, PR63 NGC. Regular obverse die, combined with a regular No Motto reverse die but with the motto GOD OUR TRUST added on a scroll above the eagle's head. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. About two dozen are known today in silver. This example is almost entirely brilliant with just the slightest hint of golden on each side. Lightly hairlined.
1862 50C Half Dollar, Judd-294, Pollock-352, Low R.7, PR65 Brown NGC. The design is similar to that used on regular issue 1862 Seated half dollars, except that a scroll with the motto GOD OUR TRUST is present above the eagle's head. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. The surfaces are bronzed, and thus this is one of the restrikes first mentioned by W. Elliot Woodward in 1880. Each side has uniform reddish-brown patina, and there are a few specks of carbon noted on the obverse.
1862 50C Half Dollar, Judd-296, Pollock-354, High R.6, PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. Similar to the regular issue 1862 Seated half design, but the legend GOD OUR TRUST is set into the field above the eagle without an accompanying scroll. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. At least a dozen examples are known of this pattern variant. There is an interesting note in the USPatterns.com website regarding this issue: "Some of these are believed to be restrikes especially those struck in copper which were 'bronzed'. W. Elliot Woodward mentions in his October 1880 Haines sale catalog of the peddling of these sets by mint officials." This piece was obviously cleaned and there are several contact marks in the fields, both of which account for the PR62 grade.
1863 1C One Cent, Judd-299, Pollock-359, R.3, PR66 Brown PCGS. CAC. Struck from regular issue No L plain edge dies, but in bronze alloy with medal alignment. The U.S. Mint had taken notice of the successful circulation of the bronze Civil War tokens, and introduced that alloy in cents in 1864 in hopes of returning the hoarded denomination to circulation. This is a fully struck Premium Gem with deep olive-brown toning. The borders display faded fire-red. Population: 7 in 66 Brown, 0 finer (3/10).
1863 2C Two Cents, Judd-305, Pollock-370, R.4, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. The popular Washington obverse with GOD AND OUR COUNTRY at the top. The reverse resembles the adopted design except the word CENTS is sharply curved, and the bow has no ribbon ends. Struck in bronze with a plain edge. Both thick and thin planchet versions are known of this pattern. This appears to be the thinner variant. The surfaces possess much original red luster around the devices with brown and lime-green iridescence mostly seen in the centers. A couple of tiny carbon spots do not detract from the Gem grade or overall appearance.
1863 2C Two Cents, Judd-312, Pollock-377, R.4, PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Both the obverse and the reverse are similar to those adopted for the business strike two cent piece in 1864, except that the motto reads GOD OUR TRUST and the word CENTS is curved on the reverse. Struck in bronze or copper with a plain edge. The brown that is present on this piece is minimal and limited to the devices; otherwise the surfaces are bright, cherry-red on each side. Mislabeled on the insert as a 10 cent pattern, but the Judd number is correct.
1863 50C Half Dollar, Judd-338, Pollock-410, R.5, PR63 PCGS. Similar to the adopted design, but the motto reads GOD OUR TRUST set on a scroll above the eagle's head. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Seven sets are believed to have been originally struck in 1863, with the remaining 18 or so pieces known being restrikes that were sold to collectors. Both sides display brightly reflective mirrors in the fields, and there is light golden and blue patina present as well.
1863 50C Half Dollar, Judd-339, Pollock-411, Low R.6, PR64 Brown PCGS. Similar to the regular issue design, but with GOD OUR TRUST on a shorter scroll as the motto. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. The design is fully defined in all areas, and the bright surfaces present a blue-brown appearance with glimmers of red in the most protected areas.
1863 50C Half Dollar, Judd-341, Pollock-413, R.5, PR64 Brown PCGS. Similar to the regular issue dies, except the motto GOD OUR TRUST is set directly into the field without a scroll above the eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This design was struck in both copper and silver. The fields are bright and reflective and shine through the light, even browning seen over each side. Significant amounts of original red are evident, enough that when the coin is angled just so one has to wonder why the piece was not designated Red and Brown.
1864 1C One Cent, Judd-356, Pollock-426, Low R.6, PR64 Red and Brown NGC. Snow-PT1b. Struck from regular issue No L plain edge dies, but in an alloy of 90% copper and 10% tin. This is a precisely struck near-Gem, held back in grade only by minor carbon within the vertical shield stripes. Mostly pumpkin-gold, although the left obverse field is pastel rose-red.
1865 50C Half Dollar, Judd-432, Pollock-505, Low R.7, MS66 Brown NGC. Both obverse and reverse dies are the designs used for regular-issue coinage in 1865. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Traditionally, Judd-432 has been listed as a die trials issue, but there was no intent to change the design or metal composition of the Seated Liberty half; the only planned change was the introduction of the motto, as occurred in 1866, and in any case it is missing here. Like many off-metal strikings, it is possible that this issue was actually produced by Mint employees for sale to collectors. USPatterns.com estimates a population of a half-dozen survivors.
Interesting, Mint-made roller striations are visible on the obverse. Attractive olive toning highlights the surfaces, while some original mint red lingers in sheltered areas. This coin is the finest certified in the Brown category by NGC and PCGS. It should be noted that NGC has designated this piece as Mint State rather than proof.
Ex: Sprinkle Collection (Stack's, 6/1988), lot 436; Lemus Collection (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1640.
Interesting, Mint-made roller striations are visible on the obverse. Attractive olive toning highlights the surfaces, while some original mint red lingers in sheltered areas. This coin is the finest certified in the Brown category by NGC and PCGS. It should be noted that NGC has designated this piece as Mint State rather than proof.
Ex: Sprinkle Collection (Stack's, 6/1988), lot 436; Lemus Collection (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1640.
1868 $10 Ten Dollar, Judd-662, Pollock-735, Low R.7--Harshly Cleaned--NCS. Proof. The obverse design, attributed to James Longacre, is similar to the design on the circulating three cent nickel, although the large format appears radically different. The reverse shows a small eagle in the center with raised wings, scroll reading IN GOD WE TRUST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, and TEN D. at the rim below. Struck in copper, gilt, with a reeded edge. This piece has a glossy, lusterless yellow appearance from a past cleaning, with hairlined fields, although slight signs of retoning are starting to appear. USPatterns.com estimates that about a dozen copper examples are known, several of them gilt specimens.
1869 10C Standard Silver Ten Cents, Judd-696, Pollock-775, R.5, PR65 NGC. On the obverse, a head of Liberty faces right, with three large stars on a Phrygian cap. The reverse is the only Standard Silver reverse dime die of the year: STANDARD SILVER around the upper edge, with 10 CENTS inside an oak and laurel wreath. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. The Judd-696 is one of the more common dimes in the Standard Silver series. This is a sparkling Gem that has multiple layers of gray, blue, and rose toning.
1869 25C Standard Silver Quarter Dollar, Judd-721, Pollock-802, R.5, PR66 NGC. The obverse features a bust right of Liberty wearing a cap ornamented with three stars. A scroll bearing IN GOD WE TRUST is below. The reverse depicts 25 CENTS centered in a small wreath of oak and laurel leaves with STANDARD SILVER above and the date 1869 below. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. The Judd-721 is a fairly common Standard Silver pattern, but this is an uncommonly fine example that is tied with several others as finest certified. The brightly reflective fields enhance the variegated blue, red, and pale gray toning that covers each side.
1870 25C Quarter Dollar, Judd-883, Pollock-981, Low R.7, PR63 PCGS. CAC. William Barber's obverse depicts a seated figure of Liberty facing left, with 13 stars around and the date below. The reverse is the regular Seated Liberty quarter. Struck in silver with a plain edge. It is believed that fewer than a dozen examples are known of this variety. This piece has lots of flash and luster over the champagne-pink surfaces, and only a few insignificant hairlines and reverse planchet roughness apparently limit a finer grade.
1870 50C Half Dollar, Judd-936, Pollock-1042, High R.6, PR65 Brown NGC. Ex: Lemus Collection. A seated figure of Liberty faces left on the obverse with 13 stars surrounding. The date is below, a free-standing Liberty pole is behind, and LIBERTY is inscribed on a scroll crossing a small shield. Paired with a regular-dies Seated half reverse, struck in copper with a plain edge. The same design as Judd-935, but with a plain edge that was produced by a smooth, unreeded collar. Like Judd-935, about 15 or 16 examples of this copper pattern are known.
A remarkable display of medium green and gold iridescence appears over the fully and deeply mirrored fields on both sides of this Gem proof. A few tiny spots are evident but are of little consequence. The obverse and reverse design motifs are fully lustrous, creating an excellent cameo appearance.
Ex: Stack's (8/1971), lot 466; Lemus Collection (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1762.
A remarkable display of medium green and gold iridescence appears over the fully and deeply mirrored fields on both sides of this Gem proof. A few tiny spots are evident but are of little consequence. The obverse and reverse design motifs are fully lustrous, creating an excellent cameo appearance.
Ex: Stack's (8/1971), lot 466; Lemus Collection (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1762.
1870 50C Standard Silver Half Dollar, Judd-983, Pollock-1103, High R.7, PR65 Brown NGC. Ex: Lemus Collection. Liberty faces right, hair tied in a bun, wearing a starless diadem inscribed LIBERTY. IN GOD WE TRUST is on a scroll at the bottom rim, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. On the reverse, a wreath of corn and cotton encloses 50 / CENTS, the latter in an upcurving arc, with STANDARD at the upper rim and the date 1870 inside the wreath. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Tinges of brilliant blue touch the high points of this lovely and well-struck Gem.
Ex: King Farouk; "Palace Collections of Egypt" (Sotheby's, 2/1954), lot 1849; Gentleman's Study Collection (Coronet Coin), lot 62; Lester Merkin (2/1971), lot 902; Lemus Collection, Part Two (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1773.
Ex: King Farouk; "Palace Collections of Egypt" (Sotheby's, 2/1954), lot 1849; Gentleman's Study Collection (Coronet Coin), lot 62; Lester Merkin (2/1971), lot 902; Lemus Collection, Part Two (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 1773.
1871 5C Five Cent, Judd-1051, Pollock-1185, R.6, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. The obverse is similar to the issued three cent nickel, although larger in scale. The reverse features a bushy wreath with V above CENTS. CENTS is curved, and the Roman numeral V is shaded on the right. Struck in copper with a plain edge. This interesting design was struck in nickel, copper, aluminum, and there is a unique piece in aluminum on a wide planchet in the Connecticut State Library. The surfaces on this example are bright overall with highly reflective fields. There are occasional dabs of blue and brown on the obverse, while the reverse is predominantly lime-green.
1875 20C Twenty Cents, Judd-1411, Pollock-1554, Low R.7, PR63 PCGS. The obverse is similar to the regular twenty cent design, but LIBERTY is incused as on other Seated Liberty pieces. The reverse is also similar to the regular issue, but the leaves in the branch are slightly different, and the stars between the legend and denomination are smaller. Struck in silver with a plain edge. This is a deeply toned grayish-purple example with a bold strike. Population: 3 in 63, 3 finer (3/10).
1879 $1 Morgan Dollar, Judd-1611, Pollock-1807, Low R.7, PR60 NGC. Ex: Lemus Collection. The obverse is that of the regular-issue Morgan dollar, while the reverse shows a statuesque eagle perched, head facing left, with downward-pointed wings, clutching an olive branch and three arrows. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOLLAR encircle the border. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Tinges of olive-green and gray-gold greet the viewer from both sides of this coin, which shows a few light contact marks on Liberty's cheek and elsewhere. Those marks, although not particularly bothersome, join some haze and hairlining in the fields to account for the PR60 grade of this sharply struck piece. Still, this issue is a rarity, with no more than about 15 examples surviving today, at least a couple of which are off the market in museum/institutional holdings.
1879 $1 Metric Dollar, Judd-1617, Pollock-1813, R.4, PR65 PCGS. CAC. William Barber's Metric dollar with Liberty wearing a coronet with a border of pearls. The reverse is elaborately laid out with a partial wreath of cotton and corn tied at the base, a ribbon, and with DEO EST GLORIA on a tablet above. Struck in goloid or silver with a reeded edge. Since there is no compositional breakdown on the insert, we are left to conclude this coin's exact composition is unknown. The surfaces, however, are deeply reflective and the fields on each side display die striations. Light gray-russet centers are surrounded by pale blue at the margins. The only marks worthy of note, and these are planchet laminations not out-of-Mint damage, are located on the reverse just to the left of 25 GRAMS. An outstanding Metric dollar pattern.
1896 1C One Cent, Judd-1767, Pollock-1982, Low R.7, PR63 PCGS. The obverse has a scroll reading LIBERTY across a shield with thirteen stripes. Behind are two crossed poles, topped by an eagle and a liberty cap. E PLURIBUS UNUM is above, 1896 is below. The reverse displays ONE CENT within a curved olive sprig with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Both sides have beaded borders. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. A rare variety, one of only a handful of post-1885 patterns that is collectible today, offered here with exceptionally deep mirrors in the fields, light golden peripheral toning, and barely perceptible hairlines in the bright nickel-white centers.
Gold Dollars
1849 G$1 Open Wreath MS65 PCGS. CAC. Breen-6004. Large Head, thin numerals, L on bust truncation. This is an attractive and well-struck greenish-gold Gem that show few impairments of any kind, as expected of the grade, save for a thin mark before Liberty's profile. A die crack runs DOLL in the center reverse to I at the rim near 9 o'clock. Population: 50 in 65, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1849 G$1 Open Wreath MS65 NGC. Breen-6004. Large Head, thin numerals, L on bust truncation. This gleaming canary-yellow Gem offers pristine surfaces with excellent eye appeal. Some minor planchet porosity appears in the center reverse, along with a couple of scattered scrapes that preclude an even finer grade. Faint die clashing occurs on the reverse. A charming and delightful coin overall. Census: 54 in 65, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS63 PCGS. A wonderful example of the second type issued in 1849, the first year of the denomination. This piece has a sharp strike and lustrous surfaces. A few trivial marks are noted on the brilliant yellow surfaces.(Registry values: P4)
1849-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1-A. This was the first die struck for the gold dollar at the Dahlonega Mint. Only 6,593 pieces were made, and production stopped after Mint Director Robert Patterson said the reverse was unsatisfactory because it was "blurry." The fields are bright, especially on the obverse, with a semiprooflike gleam. Liberty's hair is notably soft on this example and each side displays rich orange-gold and lilac color with no notable abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath MS62 NGC. A minimally abraded and evenly struck representative of this single year design subtype. Luster is especially vivacious near the peripheries.(Registry values: N1793)
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath MS63 PCGS. Lovely peach toning deepens toward the margins of this satiny and decisively struck Select gold dollar. Refreshingly unabraded, and worthy of evaluation by the advanced gold specialist. A scarce single year design, essential for a complete New Orleans type set. Population: 30 in 63, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1850-O G$1 MS60 NGC. Strongly lustrous butter-yellow surfaces have a touch of flashiness, and Liberty's portrait offers razor-sharp detail. Though several pinscratches and a number of parallel wispy abrasions affect the obverse fields, the eye appeal of this coin is easily appreciated at a distance. Census: 9 in 60, 67 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1850-O G$1 MS62 NGC. Variety 1, the only dies for the date. From a low mintage of 14,000 pieces, the 1850-O is the rarest O-mint gold dollar. Doug Winter estimates a surviving population of 175-250 examples in all grades, with about two dozen specimens in Mint State. The present coin displays intricate detail in all design elements, with appealing frosty luster. A few shallow scratches, one from Liberty's lip to the star at 3 o'clock, explain the grade. Census: 23 in 62, 7 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1851-O G$1 MS62 PCGS. This New Orleans gold dollar features olive-gold margins and apricot-gold centers. Nicely struck and minimally abraded with good luster and undeniable eye appeal. Population: 47 in 62, 88 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1852 G$1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. With its large production total of more than 2 million pieces, the 1852 gold dollar is an available date today. While the issue is easily located in lower Mint State grades, the 1852 does become scarce at the Gem level. The present coin is a lovely Gem, with attractive orange-gold surfaces and no noticeable distractions. The outstanding feature of the coin is its remarkable strike, which shows to great advantage on Liberty's hair. Population: 41 in 65, 20 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1852-C G$1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Variety 2, the only die marriage identified. This piece has myriad abrasions on each side with light green-gold surfaces that host a trace of rose on the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1852-O G$1 MS61 NGC. Luster dominates all but the open obverse field of this nicely struck and original New Orleans gold dollar. Green-gold overall with occasional dappled golden-brown toning.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2006), lot 2520, which realized $1,150.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2006), lot 2520, which realized $1,150.(Registry values: N1793)
1853 G$1 MS60 NGC. This sharply struck piece retains a considerable amount of luster on its yellow-gold surfaces. A small mark below the L of LIBERTY helps limit the grade.(Registry values: N491)
1853 G$1 MS65 NGC. A pinpoint-sharp Gem with beautifully smooth surfaces and dazzling luster. A wonderful example of the Type One design. Silver coins were hoarded from commerce in the early 1850s, which forced the Mint to strike millions of gold dollars to replace the Seated denominations in circulation.(Registry values: N2998)
1853 G$1 MS65 PCGS. This shimmering and frosty golden-orange Gem displays razor-sharp detail on the devices and a touch of granularity in the fields. Carefully preserved with impressive visual appeal. Garrett and Guth (2006) write of this issue: "The 1853 gold dollar is perfect as a type coin for the series." On seeing this piece, almost any numismatist would agree.(Registry values: N2998)
1853 G$1 MS66 NGC. The 1853 gold dollar enjoyed a huge mintage of more than 4 million pieces, making the issue the most available date of the denomination today. The availability of the issue in high grade makes the 1853 a logical choice for type collectors. Of course, the date does become scarce at the Premium Gem level and rare in any higher grade. The present coin is a virtually flawless Premium Gem, with a superlative strike and intense visual appeal. Census: 58 in 66, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1853-O G$1 MS63 PCGS. A lustrous canary-gold Select representative that boasts pleasing surfaces and a good strike. Although available in typical Mint State, the '53-O has less than one-tenth the mintage of its 1853 Philadelphia counterpart.(Registry values: N1793)
1853-O G$1 MS63 NGC. A lovely sun-gold Select New Orleans gold dollar that boasts exemplary luster and pleasing preservation. 1853 was the peak year for gold dollar production, since the denomination was needed in commerce to replace hoarded silver coinage.(Registry values: N1793)
1854 G$1 Type One AU58 NGC. A subtle mix of peach-gold and mint-green patina rests on both sides of this sharply struck near-Mint State example that retains ample luster. A few trivial surface and rim marks are undisturbing.(Registry values: N491)
1854 G$1 Type One MS66 PCGS. This sensational Type One gold dollar approaches the finest known for the date. It features splendid frosty mint luster and bold design details. The surfaces are brilliant yellow with beautiful lime-green and rose patina on each side. Population: 12 in 66, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1854 G$1 Type Two MS60 NGC. Lovely sun-gold toning graces this boldly struck gold dollar. The luster is good, as is the eye appeal. A concealed thin mark on the cheek and a subtle field mark on the reverse at 9 o'clock decide the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1854 G$1 Type Two MS61 NGC. A minimally abraded Mint State representative that boasts bright luster throughout the borders, wreath, and legends. The Type Two design was only coined at Philadelphia in 1854 and 1855.(Registry values: N2998)
1854 G$1 Type Two MS63 PCGS. An amazing, boldly defined Select Mint State example with a complete date and sharp design elements on both sides. This piece has brilliant and highly lustrous surfaces with delicate rose and olive toning. This is a wonderful opportunity for the date or type collector.(Registry values: N4719)
1855-O G$1 AU58 NGC. From Philadelphia only in 1854, the Type Two gold dollars spread to include four branch mints in 1855. The New Orleans mintage was 55,000 pieces, and they are seldom seen in Mint State. This near-Mint coin offers unabraded orange-gold surfaces with only light high-point wear and the typical softness on the LL and 8 in the date.(Registry values: N1793)
1857-D G$1 AU58 NGC. CAC. Variety 9-L, the only variety for this issue. The most remarkable feature of this coin is the strength of strike on both obverse and reverse. The 1857-D is well known as a poorly produced and weakly struck dollar, but one would never know it from viewing this piece. The curious raised segments are prominent around the border of the reverse. The surfaces display bright orange-gold color and there are no mentionable abrasions.(Registry values: N2998)
1859-C G$1 --Rim Filing--NGC. AU Details. Variety 1. Extensive evaluation finally locates a few parallel file marks on the reverse rim near 2:30. This is a slightly wavy Charlotte gold dollar from a tiny mintage of 5,235 pieces. The straw-gold surfaces are generally unmarked and display substantial luster.(Registry values: N2998)
1859-D G$1 AU58 NGC. Variety 11-N, with the 9 under the left foot of A in DOLLAR. The 1859-D gold dollar is not as rare as the small mintage of 4,952 pieces would suggest. Experts estimate the surviving population at 150-175 examples in all grades, with about 60 specimens extant in AU. The present coin is a charming near-Mint survivor, with only slight wear showing on the devices and minimal abrasions in the fields. The obverse letters show pronounced doubling, and the reverse displays the weak 5 in the date, typically seen on this issue. Census: 44 in 58, 34 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1863 G$1 AU58 ANACS. Crisply detailed and partly lustrous with only a trace of friction on the high points of the well-defined central devices. Primarily straw-gold with occasional honey-gold overtones present in the fields. After the huge mintage of gold dollars in 1862, strikings fell to just 6,200 circulation pieces the next year.(Registry values: N1793)
1873 G$1 Closed 3 MS60 NGC. The bright brassy-gold surfaces display their most potent luster in the areas around and in the interstices of the design elements. Only the L of LIBERTY shows, a usual characteristic. Faint hairlines in the fields help limit the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1874 G$1 MS66 PCGS. Breen-6094. Splendid peach-gold and olive-green toning graces lustrous and nearly pristine surfaces. A hairline or two on the right obverse field are all that prevent an even finer grade. Well struck save for minor weakness on the 7 in the date. Only the L in LIBERTY is present, due to a lapped obverse die. Population: 53 in 66, 35 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1876 G$1 MS66 NGC. The fields are fairly prooflike on this splendid Premium Gem coin, one of the finest survivors of the tiny mintage of 3,245 coins. Lovely orange-gold coloration and no abrasions increase the appeal. A few apparent adjustment marks appear on the lower reverse. Census: 2 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1)
1880 G$1 MS67 NGC. CAC. An important date from a low mintage of just 1,600 business strikes, but with a rather significant survival rate in Mint State grades. However, most of the survivors are in lower grades that the specimen offered here. This beauty has brilliant yellow surfaces with satin luster and bold design elements. PCGS has only certified 24 finer examples of this date (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1882 G$1 MS67 PCGS. CAC Gold Label. The CAC Gold label indicates a potential upgrade on this marvelous coin, certified MS67 by PCGS and housed in a green-label holder. Areas of yellow-gold predominate on this fantastic coin, complementing generous dashes of deeper orange-gold and glints of hazel at the rims. Extensive perusal with a loupe reveals only the most insignificant evidence of contact. Population: 31 in 67, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1886 G$1 MS64 PCGS. Crisply detailed with flashy luster. Bright yellow-gold surfaces have watery areas and small, scattered marks. A pleasing near-Gem example of this limited-mintage issue.(Registry values: N1793)
1889 G$1 MS64 PCGS. Intensely mirrored sun-yellow fields suggest the proofs of this final gold dollar date, though the detail on the portrait is more indicative of a business strike. Great eye appeal for the grade and an ideal selection for the type collector.(Registry values: N1793)
1889 G$1 MS66 PCGS. A boldly impressed Premium Gem example of this final-year gold dollar issue. Swirling yellow-orange luster with a broad spot of alloy at the upper left reverse. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)
1889 G$1 MS66 PCGS Secure. This frosty Mint State 1889 gold dollar is highly lustrous with lovely yellow surfaces. The design elements are boldly detailed. Each side has a few trivial marks or blemishes, including small copper toning spots. The reverse is cracked in the marginal space outside the wreath.(Registry values: N2998)
1889 G$1 MS66 PCGS Secure. This resplendent Premium Gem has bold design definition and brilliant yellow-gold surfaces with frosty mint luster. A small planchet flake in the right obverse field is one of several insignificant blemishes. The reverse is cracked outside the wreath.(Registry values: N2998)
1889 G$1 MS67 PCGS. CAC. The 1889 gold is notable for two reasons. First, it was the final year of the denomination, which started 40 years before, and as the final year a higher percentage were set aside. Second, the coins were well-made. This is an especially attractive example that displays frosted mint luster and even reddish-gold color throughout. The surfaces are virtually perfect, as indicated by the grade and CAC endorsement, and the striking details are complete in all areas.(Registry values: N2998)
1889 G$1 MS67 NGC. By 1889, the gold dollar had seen a resurgence in popularity as a gift-giving delicacy, but this use was not enough to stop the denomination from being abolished in 1890. This satiny Superb Gem from the last year of production has rich yellow-orange luster with suggestions of pink and green. NGC has graded 16 numerically finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Classic Quarter Eagles
1834 $2 1/2 Classic PCGS Genuine. Breen-6138, Variety-1, Small Head, R.1. 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 Uncirculated specimen that has been cleaned. No trace of wear, though the yellow-orange surfaces have luster that is clearly artificial in nature.(Registry values: P1, N1)
1834 $2 1/2 Classic XF45 PCGS. Breen-6138, Variety-1, Small Head, R.1 No Motto. Reddish-gold at the margins frames yellow-gold centers. High-point wear, but still nice detail. Lightly marked.(Registry values: P1)
1835 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Variety-6, R.2. The only readily collectible die variety for this issue, plainly distinguished by the gap between the first A and M of AMERICA; the other two varieties are rare. Though the present coin shows significant striking weakness at Liberty's central curls and the upper left corner of the eagle's shield, the details elsewhere are sharp. Yellow-gold surfaces offer considerable radiance with only scattered, wispy field abrasions to account for the grade. A high-end example for the series enthusiast with an eye for surface quality. Population: 8 in 63, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 AU55 NGC. Head of 1834, Breen-6142, Variety-8, R.3. This lightly circulated Classic gold type coin has straw-gold centers and peripheral peach toning. The fields are only faintly abraded.(Registry values: P1)
1836 $2 1/2 Block 8 AU58 NGC. Head of 1837, Breen-6144, Variety-15, R.2. The center stroke of the 8 is thin, the first hair curl is flatter than the second, and there is a berry on the olive branch. This near-Mint State piece retains a fair amount of luster and is well delineated, save for the usual softness in the hair at Liberty's forehead and ear and along the shield's left border.(Registry values: P1)
1837 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Variety-16, R.2. Among Philadelphia Mint quarter eagles of this design, only the 1839 issue is scarcer, and that date has a lower mintage. The 1837 quarter eagles were produced to the extent of 45,080 pieces, and nearly all entered circulation. PCGS has only certified 22 Mint State examples of this issue. Just three varieties are known for the date, and all are elusive, although this variety is the most plentiful. Just a few light surface marks are present on each side. The surfaces have generous amounts of mint luster remaining with attractive greenish-gold coloration. Population: 7 in 58, 22 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
Liberty Quarter Eagles
1840 $2 1/2 VF35 PCGS. A Choice VF representative of this low-mintage quarter eagle issue, succeeded by the legendary proof-only "Little Princess." Deep orange-gold borders give way to more yellow cores. Minor striking softness is of little consequence for the grade range. Population: 6 in 35, 40 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1841-C $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1. The 1841-C quarter eagle, with only 10,200 coins minted, is among the rarest of the series in Mint State, and seldom seen in AU grades. This Choice AU coin displays the usual bold strike on the obverse, save for a couple of the high-point hair curls. The reverse also has only minor weakness on the eagle's left (facing) leg and the fletchings. A lustrous piece with lovely greenish-gold color. Population: 8 in 55, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. This almond-gold Charlotte quarter eagle is richly detailed for the XF level. The fields are uncommonly smooth, and some remaining luster is evident within the shield and reverse legends.(Registry values: P2)
1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. Much luster emanates from each side of this near-Mint State yellow-gold example, the more available of the two 1843-C varieties. There are few signs of contact, although the strike in the centers is weak, as always seen on the issue. A rare issue in Mint State. Census: 25 in 58, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1844-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 5-I. This variety is distinguished by the bottom serif of the D being joined to the top of the 1 in the fraction, and there are no feathers inside the mintmark. Winter estimates the 5-I is four times scarcer than the usually seen 5-H variety. The surfaces display bright yellow-gold color and the strike is generally bold with only localized softness on the hair curls over Liberty's ear and the eagle's left (facing) leg. Otherwise, each side is problem-free.(Registry values: P2)
1847 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. CAC. This sharply struck representative has ample luster, and the only consequential abrasion is a thin vertical mark near the cheekbone. Although the 1847 half eagle and eagle are common high-mintage issues, the same cannot be said for the quarter eagle, of which only 29,814 were struck. Population: 4 in 62, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1847-C $2 1/2 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1. The most available Charlotte quarter eagle, the 1847-C is fortunately among the best-produced. This example offers good eye appeal despite the minor abrasions and light wear that account for the grade. The greenish-gold centers blend into deeper tinges of rose-pink near the rims, more prominently on the reverse. Population: 22 in 53, 63 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1847-D $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Variety 9-M, sole die pair for the issue. Apricot-gold patination dominates the obverse and the eagle on the reverse. Well defined despite high-point wear. Each side contains a good amount of luster in the recesses for the AU50 level of perseveration. Fewer marks are seen than what might be expected on a coin having seen some circulation.(Registry values: P2)
1847-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. CAC. Variety 9-M, the sole die pair for the issue. With a mintage of 15,784 pieces and a high survival rate (175-200 pieces are believed known), the 1847-D is an often-used date for a D-mint type coin. The surfaces are bright yellow-gold with small abrasions scattered over each side, none of which are singularly noticeable. The striking details are somewhat soft, as usually seen over the high points of the design.(Registry values: P2)
1848-D $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. Variety 10-M. The 1 in the fraction is a bit further from the bottom of the mintmark than on the scarcer Variety 10-N. This piece shows considerable luster remaining over antique-gold surfaces, well-struck, with no singular contact and only the light wear expected for the grade level. Only 13,771 pieces were struck of both varieties combined.(Registry values: P2)
1849 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Ex: Childs. The 1849 quarter eagle is a low-availability date whose mintage of 23,294 pieces does not give any indication of the true scarcity of this issue in mint condition. As stated in the Childs catalog, "The survival of a coin at this grade level was a matter of rare chance." The lustrous surfaces are bright yellow-gold, and there are no reportable abrasions on either side. The eagle shows slight striking softness, as usually seen on coins from this era, but the obverse is sharp. Population: 3 in 61, 10 finer (3/10).
Ex: Walter H. Childs Collection (Bowers and Merena, 8/1999), lot 596.(Registry values: P2)
Ex: Walter H. Childs Collection (Bowers and Merena, 8/1999), lot 596.(Registry values: P2)
1849-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 11-M, with the high date. From a small mintage of 10,945 pieces, the 1849-D Liberty Head quarter eagle is an elusive issue from the famous Southern mint. Doug Winter estimates a surviving population of 115-135 pieces in all grades, with less than three dozen specimens extant in AU. The present coin is sharply struck for this issue, with fine detail present on the hair and star centers. Even the usually weak denticles are well defined. The attractive orange-gold surfaces are lightly abraded. Census: 54 in 58, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1849-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 11-M. High Date, with the 1 in the date nearly touching the bust, the more common of the two obverses for the year. Most of the luster still clings to this marvelous example of one of the rarest quarter eagle issues from the late 1840s. The surfaces are honey-gold, and under a loupe they reveal considerable eye appeal and mostly minor abrasions expected for the grade. A patch of tiny scrapes below STATES OF requires singular mention. A well struck and ultimately pleasing example. This piece would, according to the Condition Census in Winter's 2003 reference, be tied for fifth place with an apparently large number of AU58 pieces (likely including multiple resubmissions). Census: 54 in 58, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1850-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 13-M. Even though only 12,148 pieces were struck of the 1850-D it is still the most available quarter eagle struck from the 1850s. The obverse seen here is better struck than expected, but the reverse is softly defined, as usual. Both faces are evenly matched with orange-gold color and minimal abrasions.(Registry values: P2)
1850-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 13-M, the only known die marriage for this scarce issue. Mint State examples are elusive, and many collectors choose Choice AU or near-Mint pieces to represent the issue. This bright yellow piece has hints of green, and splashes of rose toning. The surfaces have considerable luster and only trivial marks. Census: 41 in 58, 16 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1850-O $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Unc Details. Softly defined as always on Liberty's head and especially the eagle's legs, but neither side shows any evidence of wear. Hairlined brightness has replaced this lemon-gold coin's original luster.(Registry values: P2)
1851 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. Rich yellow-gold luster with a hint of orange. This example shows only slight softness on the obverse, though the eagle's neck is curiously lacking in detail. Population: 38 in 63, 38 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1852-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 15-M. This is a brilliant yellow-gold example of this elusive issue, one of the most elusive high-grade Dahlonega quarter eagles, from a mintage of 4,000 pieces. The strike is extremely sharp, only light wear is present, and there are no singular signs of contact. A nice example for the grade. Census: 14 in 55, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1852-O $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. The bright yellow-gold surfaces of this near-Mint State quarter eagle retain a good amount of luster and are minimally marked. The central areas reveal the typical strike softness. NGC has seen just 31 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1853 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. A high quality canary-gold near-Gem that boasts booming luster and an unmarked appearance. A crisp strike save for slight softness on the shield and near the Y in LIBERTY. Census: 71 in 64, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1853 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. This highly lustrous Gem has frosty yellow luster at the centers. Pale rose and olive toning follows the borders, especially on the obverse, resulting in excellent eye appeal. The 1853 is a plentiful issue resulting from a large influx of California gold bullion. NGC and PCGS have graded a total of 28, with just one finer piece. Census: 19 in 65, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1854 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Attractive greenish-gold surfaces are well struck save for the eagle's left (facing) leg and show only a few grade-consistent abrasions. There is a small reverse die crack from ST(ATES) to the rim, and faint evidence of die clashing on the reverse. An appealing example of this historic issue. Population: 40 in 63, 27 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1854-C $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Variety 1. Honey-gold surfaces display splashes of apricot and exhibit well struck peripheral devices; the centers, especially that of the reverse, reveal the usual softness. Light surface and rim marks are not detracting. It takes strong magnification to bring out the fine hairlines.(Registry values: P2)
1855 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. Philadelphia Mint production of quarter eagles reached record levels between 1851 and 1853, since gold coins were needed in circulation to replace hoarded silver. Mintages of the denomination had dropped considerably by 1855, and Select Uncirculated examples are very scarce. This example is sharply struck and boasts dazzling peripheral luster. The reverse has a few tiny rim nicks, and the fields display expected grazes. Census: 19 in 63, 25 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1856-C $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Variety 1, the only known dies. As expected from an issue with a mere 7,913 coins produced, only one die variety is known among survivors. This example has rich green-gold surfaces. It is weakly struck as usual, and has a few trivial surface marks on each side.(Registry values: P2)
1858-C $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Variety 1, the only known die combination. Minor surface marks on each side are consistent with the grade of this near-Mint example. Both sides show bright greenish-yellow surfaces with nearly full luster and exceptional eye appeal. Here is a great opportunity for the advanced collector. Census: 31 in 58, 40 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two MS64 NGC. This Civil War quarter eagle exhibits dazzling luster and an unmarked appearance. The strike is precise except for the first two stars. The fields near the devices display bold clashmarks, as made.(Registry values: P2)
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two MS64 PCGS. The normally seen new reverse has long, slender arrowheads that are separated from each other. This lovely example is fully brilliant with frosty yellow luster and splashes of rose toning. A couple of small marks on Liberty's cheek preclude a higher grade. PCGS has only certified 30 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two MS64 PCGS. CAC. The New Reverse style sports arrowheads that are long and slender but separated from CA, while on the Old Reverse the lowest arrowhead touches those letters. This is a fully struck straw-gold piece with only tiny luster grazes, a lovely coin. Population: 72 in 64, 30 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1862-S $2 1/2 Fine 15 PCGS. Despite significant wear, the overall outline of this S-mint quarter eagle is bold. Generally gold-orange and honey-hued surfaces show violet overtones in the obverse fields. One of just 8,000 pieces struck. Population: 4 in 15, 42 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1863-S $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. CAC. The mid-Civil War mintage of the 1863-S quarter eagle was a stingy 10,800 pieces in the hard-money Old West; most examples circulated widely, if not far. The present antique-gold example offers a bold strike, with only light high-point wear and no mentionable signs of contact. Census: 12 in 55, 22 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1866-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. Still-lustrous yellow-orange surfaces host well-defined devices. Small patches of concentrated abrasions are noted on Liberty's cheek and in the right obverse field, which also shows a suggestion of a fingerprint. Population: 15 in 50, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1868-S $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. This Borderline Uncirculated pumpkin-gold branch mint quarter eagle has ample luster and remarkably unabraded fields. One slender diagonal mark within the final 8 in the date. Only 34,000 pieces were struck.(Registry values: P2)
1868-S $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. From a mintage of 34,000 pieces, the 1868-S Liberty Head quarter eagle is one of the more available S-mint dates from the 1860s. That being said, the issue is still scarce in absolute terms, and rare in Mint State. The present coin shows the characteristic weak strike on the reverse, but the obverse is sharper than usually seen on this issue. The surfaces are pleasing and lightly abraded, with subtle hints of rose color. Census: 10 in 61, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1871-S $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. Peach-gold surfaces are typically struck, that is, weakness occurs in the hair at Liberty's forehead and on the eagle's legs and claws. A couple of faint pinscratches are visible over each side, these being the primary surface flaws and what prevents a higher grade. From a low mintage of just 22,000 pieces. Population: 1 in 61, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS64 NGC. CAC. This sun-gold near-Gem has a sharp strike and exemplary luster. Study beneath a lens reveals the occasional wispy field graze, but the overall quality is undeniable.(Registry values: P2)
1873 $2 1/2 Closed 3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Strong orange accents on satiny yellow-gold luster. This well-defined near-Gem has a couple of small alloy spots in the field to the left of Liberty's portrait. Population: 46 in 64, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1877 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. Enough mirrored surface remains on this light green-gold quarter eagle that some would be tempted to call it an impaired proof. Regardless, it is a rarity as a business strike as well. Only 1,632 examples were minted, and few of those survive today. Census: 42 in 58, 27 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1878 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Variegated peach-gold and mint-green patina adorns the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem quarter eagle. The design elements are sharply impressed and both sides are well preserved. PCGS has seen only 35 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1878 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. Perusal of NGC/PCGS population figures reveals the 1878 quarter eagle to be relatively plentiful through the MS63 level of preservation. The certified population drops somewhat in MS64, and declines precipitously in higher grades. The present Gem exudes excellent luster, and its bright yellow-gold surfaces exhibit well defined motifs. A couple of ticks and tiny copper spots do not detract. Census: 29 in 65, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1878 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. A gorgeous and lustrous Gem whose apricot-gold surfaces lack visible abrasions. The strike is bold, and the eye appeal is formidable. The year 1878 witnessed an increase in quarter eagle production, as the Treasury anticipated that citizens would wish to exchange currency at or near par to obtain gold coinage. Such demand never materialized except in the far West, since the public was by then accustomed to (and confident in) Federal paper money. Census: 29 in 65, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1890 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. The mintage of 8,720 coins was low enough to ensure that 1890 quarter eagles are few and far between today. This near-Gem is near the top of the PCGS population chart, and a highly desirable example of the date. It is boldly detailed with excellent yellow-gold luster and hints of coppery toning along the upper right obverse border. Population: 23 in 64, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1893 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. Butter-gold centers are framed by olive-tinged margins. A beautifully preserved and thoroughly lustrous Gem of this low mintage date. The production was limited to 30,000 pieces, and few survivors attain the MS65 level. Census: 44 in 65, 24 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1893 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. Produced in the year of the famous financial Panic of 1893, this quarter eagle issue saw a skimpy mintage totaling only 30,000 coins. The sparkling orange-gold surfaces boast a full strike and superlative eye appeal. As the grade demands, there are no visible signs of contact. NGC has certified 22 Premium Gems, with only two finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1897 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. Exactingly struck with vibrant, faintly textured surfaces that blossom with green-gold, sun-yellow, and rose luster. Carefully preserved and delightful in all respects.(Registry values: P2)
1897 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC. This is an exemplary Superb Gem specimen of this available issue, suited for the finest type or date set. The strike is full throughout, with surfaces that boast lovely orange-gold coloration and much eye appeal. This piece is tied with 13 others in MS67 at NGC, which has certified two coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1902 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. Radiant luster blossoms from the peach-gold surfaces of this gorgeous Premium Gem that shows impeccable preservation. Magnificent overall eye apeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1903 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. This needle-sharp Gem is splendidly toned in peach and olive shades. Luster dominates the fields and portrait, which display only faint abrasions. An attractive representative of this long-lived gold type.(Registry values: N1793)
1903 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. CAC. Sharply impressed with remarkably smooth surfaces. Color is pale yellow to richer orange with a number of alloy spots scattered at the margins. Housed in a green label holder. PCGS has graded 49 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1904 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. This magnificent Gem has sun-gold toning with glimpses of peach patina. Luster rolls across unabraded surfaces. Intricately struck and attractive. An exceptional gold type coin.(Registry values: N1793)
1905 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. A vibrant Gem with exacting detail and swirling luster. Rich butter-yellow color with broad areas of peach, most notably to the left of Liberty's neck.
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1905 $2 1/2 MS66 NGC. Beautifully toned with orange centers and lime-green peripheries. Meticulously struck and lustrous. No marks are visible on either side. Glimpses of prooflike surface bookend star 10.(Registry values: N1793)
1905 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. CAC. A frosty Premium Gem with predominantly light yellow-gold color. Well-defined with small patches of alloy at the rims and below the I of LIBERTY. PCGS has graded 47 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1907 $2 1/2 MS66 PCGS. The 1907 quarter eagle is among the most available of the Liberty Head quarter eagles in high grade, and as such it is a prize for collectors. The present Premium Gem boasts splendid antique-gold surfaces with a full strike over essentially distraction-free surfaces. PCGS has certified 50 pieces in finer grades (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1907 $2 1/2 MS67 NGC. Peach-gold and lime-green toning confirms the originality. A well struck and beautifully preserved Superb Gem from the final date of the Liberty design. The date is lightly repunched, visible above the flag of the 1 and also within the loop of the 9. NGC and PCGS combined have certified just five pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Proof Liberty Quarter Eagles
1899 $2 1/2 --Reverse Scratched--NGC. Proof. This fully struck butter-gold quarter eagle is one of only 150 proofs coined in 1899. The fields are flashy and the devices demonstrate cameo contrast, but a squiggly scratch is noted on the reverse above the eagle's head. The obverse has a couple of unimportant marks near stars 1 and 11.(Registry values: P2)
1901 $2 1/2 PR63 Cameo PCGS. This precisely struck proof Liberty type coin displays dramatic contrast between the radiant devices and the glassy fields. In fact, one wonders why a Deep Cameo designation was denied by PCGS. A few delicate hairlines are of little consequence. Population: 3 in 63 Cameo, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
Indian Quarter Eagles
1908 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Apricot-gold surfaces are blushed with traces of greenish-gray, especially on the reverse. This lustrous example is well struck save for softness on the eagle's shoulder. Trivial reverse marks preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)
1909 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Bold yellow-gold central luster with a few more dusky hues at the margins. Pleasing detail and eye appeal to match with only a handful of significant marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1909 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. Attractively lustrous with a solid strike overall. Faintly green-gold surfaces show few significant abrasions, lending this near-Gem considerable eye appeal. The 1909 quarter eagle is available for a price in MS64, though like most issues in the series, it is elusive any finer.(Registry values: N2998)
1909 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. The 1909 quarter eagle is available at the near-Gem level, but Gems are much more elusive and pricey. This mattelike orange-gold MS64 piece displays a bold strike save for the lowest ornament on the Indian's necklace. There are few visible abrasions, and certainly none of major consequence. A nice type coin.(Registry values: N2998)
1909 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. The 1909 Indian Head quarter eagle boasts a substantial mintage of 441,700 pieces, and is of only median rarity in the series. Near-Gem examples can be located without too much difficulty, but the issue becomes elusive in finer grades. The present coin is sharply struck, with bright yellow-gold surfaces and no mentionable distractions.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1909 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. The mattelike surfaces of this quarter eagle Gem display pleasing luster and yellow-gold patination imbued with traces of light green. A well directed strike imparts strong detail to the design features, including the Indian's hair and the eagle's shoulder. A nicely preserved piece.(Registry values: N2998)
1909 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. The 1909 quarter eagle was saved in considerable numbers despite being a second-year issue. This example has beautiful mattelike surfaces with original antique-gold coloration. Both sides are essentially devoid of the pesky high-point abrasions that so often afflict examples of this appealing series. PCGS has certified only 16 coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1910 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. Gold-orange and peach colors supply much of the eye appeal for this near-Gem. The centers are well-defined, though the lower pendants on the necklace show a degree of softness.(Registry values: N1793)
1910 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. The 1910 has an ordinary-appearing mintage of 492,000 pieces, but it is in fact scarcer than most issues of the series, particularly in better Mint State grades. Thus, the present dusky mustard-gold representative merits bidder attention, which is rewarded by the sharply struck, satiny, and minimally marked surfaces.(Registry values: N1793)
1911 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. A yellow-gold Choice quarter eagle that boasts smooth fields and satin luster. The strike is precise, even on the often indistinct lower feathers of the headdress. A desirable addition to an advanced set of this popular series.(Registry values: N2998)
1911 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Rich sun-yellow luster has touches of satin and a measure of lighter yellow at the lower right obverse. Strongly struck on major and minor details alike. PCGS has graded 71 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D $2 1/2 --Polished--NGC. AU Details. This key date Indian two and a half is unnaturally bright and has glossy fields. The all-important mintmark is bold, the devices are sharply defined, and there are no reportable abrasions. The mintage of 55,680 pieces is less than one-fourth that of the 1914, which has the next lowest production.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Uncommonly struck design definition for this issue and a clearly visible mintmark. While the yellow-gold surfaces are over-bright from cleaning, this remains a readily collectible example of its much-favored key issue.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D $2 1/2 AU55 NGC. Minor wear on the Indian's cheekbone and the eagle's shoulder confirms this key date coin was briefly used in commerce. Nonetheless, much satin luster remains throughout the unmarked surfaces. The Denver Mint is slightly faint but fully outlined. This lot would hardly be amiss within an otherwise Uncirculated set of this popular series.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. Strong D per the holder, and indeed the mintmark is readily visible. Sun-yellow surfaces have virtually intact luster, and just a trace of friction crosses the upper surfaces. Lightly marked overall with the most significant abrasion found just below the word OF on the reverse.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. CAC. This splendid near-Mint State example of this popular key date would make itself right at home in an otherwise Mint State set, one of the only 20th century gold coin series that is reasonably completable. The mintmark is bold, and lovely orange-gold surfaces display only a trace of high-point rub. This well-struck coin has no mentionable contact.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D $2 1/2 MS60 PCGS. The Denver Mintmark is bold on this well struck and attractively toned key date quarter eagle. Orange-gold and olive-green dominate the slightly subdued but unblemished surfaces. Innumerable collections of this popular series are complete except for the '11-D.(Registry values: N2998)
1912 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Rich pumpkin-gold toning increases the eye appeal of this lustrous and minimally abraded Choice Indian type coin. The strike is meticulous except for minor portions of the lower headdress feathers. Given the cost of higher graded examples, the MS64 grade provides excellent balance between quality and price.(Registry values: N2998)
1913 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. Tan-gold surfaces exhibit soft luster and strongly defined motifs. A few trivial marks preclude Gem status. This issue becomes more difficult to locate in finer grades.(Registry values: N1793)
1913 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Rich apricot-gold patina adorns both sides of this near-Gem each of which possesses excellent luster. A well struck piece that reveals only a few minor marks that prevent Gem status. PCGS has seen fewer than 100 coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1913 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Variegated apricot-gold and mint-green patina resides on the lustrous surfaces of this minimally abraded near-Gem. Sharply struck, including the eagle's shoulder. PCGS has certified fewer than 100 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1913 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. The apricot-gold surfaces display slightly dusky olive toning. An intricately struck and satiny Gem with scintillating luster and only lightly abraded fields. Although the 1913 has a reputation as common, it is many times scarcer in the MS65 grade than later issues such as the 1926. Census: 63 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1914 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. An alertly struck and satiny example of this popular low mintage Philadelphia issue. LIBERTY displays distributed light abrasions, but the eye appeal is undeniable.(Registry values: N1793)
1914 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. For a coin of this type at the Select level, this piece has a lot of eye appeal and pizzazz. The obverse trades off mellow antique-gold at the rims with splendid green-gold central shades on the obverse, with the same color palette a bit less dramatically on display on the reverse. A small scrape between ER on the obverse rim appears grade-limiting.(Registry values: N2998)
1914-D $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. This pleasing specimen displays sharper striking details than usually seen on the 1914-D quarter eagle. Some slight softness is still noted on the lower feathers of the headdress, but the eagle's feathers are well defined. The lustrous, copper-gold surfaces are minimally abraded, enhancing the coin's considerable eye appeal.(Registry values: N2998)
1914-D $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. The 1914-D Indian Head quarter eagle is not too difficult to locate in MS64, but David Akers considers the date the most challenging of the series in finer grades. To date, NGC has certified only 34 coins above the near-Gem level (3/10). The present coin is an attractive specimen, with frosty copper-gold surfaces. The striking details show the usual touch of softness on the lower headdress and eagle's leg. A few minor handling marks are noted on both sides, explaining the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1914-D $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. The Denver Mint struck just three different quarter issues, the 1911-D, 1914-D, and 1925-D. The first is the key issue of the series, and the last is a common date. In the middle falls the 1914-D from a mintage of 448,000 coins. The present is bold with rich yellow surfaces and a trace of orange patina. PCGS has only certified 39 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1914-D $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Orange and sun-gold toning invigorate this lustrous and alertly struck Choice quarter eagle. Even a powerful loupe finds only infrequent tiny marks, such as the identifier near the U in UNITED. A beautiful example that will improve nearly all collections of this widely held gold series.(Registry values: N2998)
1915 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Pleasingly detailed through the centers with only minor peripheral softness. Lustrous yellow-orange surfaces are pleasingly preserved. PCGS has graded 99 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1915 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Variegated apricot-gold and greenish-gray patination adorns this near-Gem quarter eagle's lustrous surfaces. Sharply struck and minimally marked.(Registry values: N1793)
1925-D $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. Bold sun-yellow luster with a strong strike and eye appeal to match. Just a few wispy abrasions are present in the fields, mostly visible only on close inspection.(Registry values: N1793)
1925-D $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Solidly struck with great luster and a distinctive appearance. Generally yellow-gold surfaces have a bold area of reddish-orange over the central portrait and saturated orange hues are noted above the eagle's back.(Registry values: N1793)
1926 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. A fully lustrous and sharply defined Indian quarter eagle, this near-Gem 1926 has lovely rose-gold surfaces creating excellent eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1926 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. CAC. A lustrous near-Gem example of this popular type issue, well struck with great eye appeal. Only a handful of light marks are noted on the portrait and in the fields surrounding the eagle.(Registry values: N1793)
1926 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. The yellow-tan surfaces of this near-Gem give off soft luster and possess well struck design features. A few grade-consistent marks do not detract.(Registry values: N1793)
1926 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. A shimmering straw-gold Gem that boasts a bold strike and attractive surfaces. Quarter eagles were coined at Philadelphia in 1926 for the first time since 1915. Two types were struck; the other design was the Sesquicentennial commemorative. Of the Liberty type, NGC has certified only 14 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1927 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Pleasing luster endows the yellow-gold surfaces of this near-Gem quarter eagle and a well executed strike delivers strong definition to the design elements. Minute handling marks in the raised, exposed fields prevent the attainment of MS65.(Registry values: N1793)
1928 $2 1/2 MS65 PCGS. A trifle soft on the portrait's necklace but well struck on the eagle. Lively apricot-gold luster is key to this attractive Gem's eye appeal. PCGS has certified just 10 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1929 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. CAC. Satiny and unblemished with subtle khaki-gold toning. A good strike despite minor merging of detail on the lower headdress plumage. The final-year 1929 is considerably more available than its half eagle counterpart, although the latter has a higher mintage.(Registry values: N1793)
1929 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. Apricot-gold and mint-green colors interact over the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem. Sharply struck and minimally marked. Finer-grade coins become much more difficult to locate.(Registry values: N1793)
1929 $2 1/2 MS64 PCGS. A luminous straw-gold near-Gem from the final date of this popular series. A sharp strike overall with only minor inexactness on the lower reaches of the headdress. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1929 $2 1/2 MS65 NGC. The 1929 Indian Head quarter eagle is the last date of the series. A generous mintage of 532,000 pieces was achieved, and the date is a popular type coin. That being said, the issue is surprisingly difficult to locate in higher Mint State grades, and is virtually unobtainable above the Gem level. David Akers calls the 1929 the "rarest late-date Indian Quarter Eagle in high grades." The present coin is a lustrous Gem specimen, with a sharp strike and strong eye appeal.(Registry values: N2998)
Three Dollar Gold Pieces
1854 $3 AU53 ANACS. Radiant luster brightens the legends and headdress of this luminous canary-gold first-year type coin. The devices display slight wear, but no marks are of any significance.(Registry values: N1793)
1854 $3 AU55 PCGS. Traces of luster reside in the recessed areas of this Choice AU three dollar. Strong detail despite high-point wear. Scattered light marks are not out of the ordinary.(Registry values: N1793)
1854 $3 AU55 PCGS. The bright yellow-gold surfaces of this Choice AU retain luster in the recesses of the well defined devices. Light scattered marks are unimportant.(Registry values: N1793)
1854 $3 AU58 NGC. This light yellow-gold three dollar piece is a first year representative of the denomination, and a one-year subtype of the Indian Head design. Both sides show a hint of green on the satiny surfaces. Trivial marks are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1854 $3 AU58 NGC. Bright luster fills the borders and devices of this momentarily circulated first-year gold type coin. There are no marks of any significance, and wear is generally limited to the highpoints of Liberty's hair.(Registry values: N1793)
1854 $3 MS61 NGC. The first year of the three dollar denomination. A considerable amount of luster shows on the yellow-gold surfaces for the designated grade. Generally well detailed except for portions of Liberty's hair. A few scattered light marks and grazes help account for the restricted grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1854-O $3 XF40 PCGS. While not a rare issue except in high grades, the 1854-O is a popular one because of the O mintmark and first year of issue. The surfaces on this piece are bright orange-gold and show the expected number of small to medium-sized abrasions. This coin was struck from a later state of the dies with the mintmark weakly impressed, the die crack through the mintmark obvious, and peripheral obverse lettering weakly defined.(Registry values: N1793)
1854-O $3 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU58 Details. As with Dahlonega, 1854 was the only year New Orleans struck three dollar gold pieces. This 1854-O example has the detail of a near-Mint coin, though the yellow-gold surfaces' original luster has been replaced by the uniformity of cleaning.(Registry values: N2998)
1854-O $3 AU58 NGC. It was just not to be: Although the U.S. Mint introduced the three dollar gold denomination in 1854 and struck it at three of the five mints then operating, the denomination would never again see yearly mintages as high as the first-year output. Between Philadelphia, Dahlonega, and New Orleans, nearly 164,000 coins were struck, in ratios of roughly 84:1:15 out of 100. The San Francisco Mint was just getting up to speed, having opened in April, and only in 1855 and for a few years sporadically thereafter did it strike the denomination, the last, in 1870, a unique single example. And after 1854, neither New Orleans nor Dahlonega ever again produced the series.
Despite the small mintage of 24,000 O-mint coins, the issue today is available for a price in all grades below Mint State, where examples become elusive. This specimen offers good luster over attractive greenish-gold surfaces, with only light field chatter appearing on each side. A small planchet lamination appears between the headdress and TA of STATES. NGC has certified only 18 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Despite the small mintage of 24,000 O-mint coins, the issue today is available for a price in all grades below Mint State, where examples become elusive. This specimen offers good luster over attractive greenish-gold surfaces, with only light field chatter appearing on each side. A small planchet lamination appears between the headdress and TA of STATES. NGC has certified only 18 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1855 $3 AU50 PCGS. This honey-gold AU three dollar piece has ample luster throughout the legends. One minor mark near the ear, but both sides are generally unabraded. A scarce and much hoarded denomination.(Registry values: N1793)
1855 $3 AU55 PCGS. A lemon-gold representative that has few marks and substantial remaining luster. First year of the large DOLLARS subtype, coined for the remainder of the series.(Registry values: N1793)
1855-S $3 XF40 PCGS. CAC. The 1855-S three dollar issue is among the smattering of such coins produced in San Francisco, although the denomination was largely unpopular nationwide. Despite 20 points of wear, this coin has antique-gold surfaces that show no singular contact marks. The slanted 5s in the date were a favorite of Mint engraver James B. Longacre, reminiscent of some large cents of the year. Population: 18 in 40, 60 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1855-S $3 XF45 NGC. CAC. A "complete" set of S-mint three dollar gold pieces would include the 1855-S, 1856-S, 1857-S, and 1860-S, unless one were to decide to try to lure the unique 1870-S away from the trustees of the Bass Foundation Collection. This Choice XF 1855-S three dollar gold shows lovely yellow-gold color with a lack of singular contact. Census: 40 in 45, 58 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1856-S $3 AU55 PCGS. Medium S. Peach-gold luster brightens the wreath, legends, and headdress of this scarce S-mint three. There are no noticeable abrasions, which ensures the eye appeal. Excluding the unique '70-S, San Francisco only struck three dollar pieces in 1860 and between 1855 and 1857. Population: 35 in 55, 33 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1857 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. The wreath and hair show light wear, but luster glimmers from within the headdress and legends. Faint hairlines cross both sides, but many collectors would overlook this to acquire an early date example of this scarce denomination.(Registry values: N1793)
1857-S $3 XF45 PCGS. Yellow-gold surfaces retain considerable luster and even a touch of flashiness. Light wear concentrates on the highest design elements, though the fields show a number of wispy marks from brief circulation. Overall, an attractive example of this mintmarked three dollar issue. Population: 22 in 45, 49 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1860-S $3 XF40 NGC. CAC. The 1860-S is one of the most challenging issues in this very difficult series. Out of the original mintage of 7,000 pieces, 2,592 were melted, leaving a net mintage of only 4,408 coins. It is estimated that 100-130 examples are known today, most of which are VF or XF. For the XF40 grade, this is a pleasing coin that retains slight traces of mint luster around the devices. Each side is peppered with numerous small abrasions, but none are singularly noteworthy. There is even wear from side to side, and the color is light orange-gold. An opportunity for the astute specialist.(Registry values: N1793)
1863 $3 AU55 NGC. This Civil War date has a mintage of only 5,000 pieces, and unlike low mintage dates from late in the series, relatively few coins were set aside by numismatists. A briefly circulated example that exhibits bright luster across design recesses. Struck from prominently clashed dies.(Registry values: N1793)
1864 $3 AU55 PCGS. CAC. The mid-Civil War mintage of three dollar gold pieces plunged in 1864 to 2,630 business strikes. Bowers' series reference deems it one of the scarcer issues of its era, with less than 200 examples surviving today: "Here is a significant American rarity that is generally overlooked by the majority of numismatists." This Choice AU example shows lightly abraded, semiprooflike yellow-gold surfaces. The reverse die is rotated about 25 degrees and shows the repunching on the 18 in the date that is typical for the issue. Population: 21 in 55, 45 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1868 $3 AU55 PCGS. A prooflike example of this low mintage date. The canary-gold surfaces display only faint hairlines from brief non-numismatic handling. Friction is limited to the eyebrow and the highpoints of Liberty's hair. An opportunity to acquire a sharp, problem-free, and collectible representative. A scant 4,850 pieces were struck.(Registry values: N1793)
1868 $3 AU58 NGC. One of only 4,850 business strikes produced, this near-Mint survivor boasts splendid eye appeal over orange-gold surfaces that are expectedly prooflike. So few business strikes were produced that the just-polished look of the dies had not yet disappeared when the entire run was completed. A couple of tiny ticks appear on Liberty's cheek, but this piece should prove a prize for most collectors.(Registry values: N1793)
1869 $3 AU55 NGC. Bowers estimates a survival rate of perhaps 10% of the mintage of only 2,500 1869 three dollar gold pieces, but quality is a problem, and few Mint State coins survive. This Choice AU coin displays attractive yellow-gold surfaces that are expectedly semiprooflike given the small mintage. A few scattered abrasions are consistent with the grade, but the only singular marks are a couple of ticks on Liberty's cheek near the mouth. Census: 36 in 55, 66 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1874 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC AU Details. Hints of pale rose toning are evident in the peripheral areas of this otherwise green-gold representative. The fields are faintly reflective and the overall eye appeal is finer than NGC suggests.(Registry values: N1793)
1874 $3 AU53 NGC. A briefly circulated but completely problem-free example of this scarce and popular gold denomination. The pumpkin-gold surfaces retain pockets of bright mint luster.(Registry values: N1793)
1874 $3 AU53 PCGS. This original orange-gold three dollar type coin has light wear on the cotton leaves, the eyebrow, and the left border of the hair, but bright luster swirls throughout the legends, headdress, and lower wreath. There are no remotely relevant marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1874 $3 AU58 NGC. Luster resides in the recesses of this near-Mint State representative that shows a good strike, except for minor softness on the bow knot. Minimally marked.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1874 $3 MS63 PCGS. From a substantial mintage of 41,800 pieces, the fourth largest of the series, the 1874 three dollar gold piece is an available date and a popular type coin. The present coin is an attractive Select example, with bright surfaces and a few insignificant handling marks in the fields. The striking details are typical for the issue, with just a touch of softness on the plumes and lower wreath.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1878 $3 AU50 PCGS. Luster glints from the legends and headdress of this scarce gold type coin. No marks are of any consequence, and the wreath and Liberty's hair show only moderate wear.(Registry values: N1793)
1878 $3 AU58 NGC. Ample luster remains on the peach-gold surfaces of this well struck near-Mint State example. The few small marks are undisturbing.(Registry values: N1793)
1878 $3 MS61 NGC. A nicely struck yellow-gold type coin with good luster and a lack of consequential abrasions. The reverse is lightly die doubled, a feature best distinguished on the right edges of the right-side cotton leaves. The mintage of the 1878 is higher than surrounding dates because Treasury officials believed some would redeem paper money for gold coin that year. The anticipated demand was never realized due to the convenience and familiarity of Federal folding money.(Registry values: N1793)
1878 $3 MS61 ANACS. This nice type coin sports attractive reddish-gold surfaces that show lots of luster, but the strike is a bit blunt on the lower reverse, and a couple of ticks appear on Liberty's cheek that preclude a finer grade. The 1854, 1874, and 1878 are the issues most frequently chosen for type purposes.(Registry values: N1793)
1878 $3 MS62 NGC. The 1878 three dollar gold pieces is by far the most available issue of the denomination in Mint State, and accordingly much prized by type collectors. The present coin displays sharp striking details, with only the slight softness usually seen on the plumes and ribbon knot. The pleasing greenish-gold surfaces are lightly abraded for the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1878 $3 MS62 NGC. The 1878 three is the quintessential common date of the series, an issue that is coveted by type collectors for its availability in nearly any grade. The MS62 grade provides a wonderful opportunity for the collector to acquire quality and affordability at the same time. This piece is a frosty yellow-gold example with bold design definition and excellent eye appeal.(Registry values: N2998)
1878 $3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. The eye appeal is extraordinary on this near-Gem coin, which boasts satiny greenish-gold surfaces tinged with orange-gold at the marginal interstices. Few abrasions appear on either side, save for a single hair-thin straight-line one behind the headdress. The strike stops just short of full.(Registry values: N2998)
1878 $3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. From a large mintage of 82,304 pieces, the 1878 three dollar gold piece is an available date and a popular type coin. The present coin features lustrous surfaces and strongly impressed frosty devices, with just a little softness on the plumes of the headdress. The rims are visited with light touches of greenish-gold color. A few handling marks around the date are the only flaws worthy of mention.(Registry values: N2998)
1878 $3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. This is a highly attractive near-Gem three dollar, aptly recognized by CAC. Coruscating luster endows its brassy-gold surfaces imbued with wisps of mint-green. The obverse is well defined except for the usual softness on the top front of the headdress, and the lower reverse wreath also reveals the typical incompleteness. A few trivial marks are unimportant.(Registry values: N2998)
1879 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Unlike its 1878 predecessor, the 1879 is a very low mintage issue. Just 3,000 business strikes were coined, and survivors in any condition are elusive. The present piece is a bit bright and displays faint hairlines, but substantial luster beckons from the legends and devices.(Registry values: N1793)
1882 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. A faintly hairlined but partly lustrous and well defined example. Friction is limited to the eyebrow and other highpoints. The 2 is widely repunched, as always seen on the scarce business strikes, which have a mintage of only 1,500 pieces.(Registry values: N1793)
1887 $3 --Medallic Alignment--AU50 NGC. An unusual piece with the dies oriented 180 degrees from the usual "coin turn." Glimmers of original luster and dots of golden-brown alloy are noted at the margins. The centers are lightly rubbed with minor abrasions.
Early Half Eagles
1800 $5 --Obverse Damage--NGC. Unc Details. Breen-6438, BD-2, High R.3. The right base of the final A joins both the claw and the stem on the reverse of this die marriage. Both sides have obvious clash marks. A noticeable mark in the right obverse field accounts for the NGC description. This piece has bright green-gold surfaces with generous portions of rose toning on the obverse, while the reverse is entirely untoned.(Registry values: P2)
1805 $5 XF45 PCGS. Wide Date, Breen-6444, BD-3, High R.5. Bass-Dannreuther call this pairing the Imperfect 1, Wide Date, since the 1 is missing its bottom left serif. The flag of the 5 is embedded in the bust. On the reverse--which is shared with the BD-2, BD-4, and BD-5 of 1805 and the BD-1 of 1806--the leaf tip is free of the I in AMERICA and IT are separated. This Choice XF example shows mostly yellow-gold surfaces with tinges of lilac near the upper obverse rim. Only minor adjustment marks appear in the shield lines on the reverse, with a modicum of luster still present. A nice problem-free example.(Registry values: P2)
1807 $5 Bust Right AU53 PCGS. Small Date, Small Obverse Stars, Large Reverse Stars, Breen-6450, BD-2, R.5. A lightly circulated representative with satin luster throughout the raised elements. Mostly straw-gold aside from a blush of orange-red across the reverse periphery. A pair of tiny marks in the upper obverse field are the only relevant abrasions.
Ex: Charlotte ANA Signature (Heritage, 5/2003), lot 6265.(Registry values: P2)
Ex: Charlotte ANA Signature (Heritage, 5/2003), lot 6265.(Registry values: P2)
1807 $5 Bust Left XF40 ANACS. Bust Left, Breen-6453, BD-8, R.2. Pockets of luster emerge when this straw-gold early half eagle is rotated beneath a light. Wear is noticeable on the hair curls and wing borders, but no marks are evident, and traces of dirt within design crevices confirm the originality.(Registry values: P2)
1809/8 $5 AU50 PCGS. Breen-6458, BD-1, High R.3. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/b, with the obverse perhaps better described as "a-b transitional" since the left-side die crack does not reach all stars. A still-lustrous yellow-orange example of this one-die-pair year, well-defined with light, even wear. Scattered marks and a handful of pinscratches contribute to the grade, but the eye appeal is solid.(Registry values: P2)
1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 AU55 NGC. Breen-6459, BD-4, R.2. The brassy-gold surfaces of this Choice AU five dollar display traces of luster in the recessed areas, and except for softness in the first two stars and on the eagle's neck the design elements are very well defined. This lightly marked specimen will make an ideal addition to a high-grade type set.(Registry values: P2)
1812 $5 MS61 NGC. Wide 5D, Breen-6466, BD-1, R.3. Two 1812 half eagle varieties are known from a single obverse die. The D is mostly under the branch stem on the Wide 5D variety, and it is mostly under the arrow feather on the Close 5D variety. The yellow-gold surfaces exhibit a good amount of luster and well struck motifs. Light roller marks are visible on the central reverse. Scattered minute contact marks limit the grade, nevertheless, a nice-looking piece for an MS61 designation.(Registry values: P2)
1813 $5 XF45 NGC. Breen-6467, BD-2, R.4. A green-gold early half eagle with light wear on the curls and claws but intricate detail on the eagle's feathers. A few faded hair-thin marks are noted above the highest arrowhead, near the bust tip, and between the 13 in the date. BD-2 is easily the scarcest of the two 1813 die marriages, and is recognized by the location of the first T in STATES relative to the L in PLURIBUS.(Registry values: P2)
Classic Half Eagles
1834 $5 Plain 4 AU50 NGC. First Head, Breen-6501, McCloskey 3-B, R.1. Luster outlines the stars and illuminates the legends of this first-year Classic five. Liberty's curls and eyebrow display only moderate wear, and the straw-gold fields are unmarked.(Registry values: P1)
1834 $5 Plain 4 AU50 PCGS. Second Head, Breen-6502, McCloskey 2-A, R.1. The 4 of the date is tripled punched, the eagle has a tongue, and one-half of the 5 in the denomination is under the arrow feather. Yellow-gold surfaces are accented with bluish-purple at the margins, especially on the obverse. Well defined and no significant marks.(Registry values: P1)
1834 $5 Plain 4 AU53 PCGS. Breen-6502, McCloskey 2-A, R.1. The most accessible of the Second Head varieties for the year. Softly defined on the portrait with distinct wear across the high points, yet the yellow-gold and green-gold surfaces retain considerable radiance.(Registry values: P1)
1834 $5 Plain 4 AU58 NGC. Second Head, Breen-6502, McCloskey 2-B, R.3. Triple punched 4 in the date, the arrow feather on the reverse centered over the 5 in the denomination, and no tongue on the eagle eagle confirm the variety. Yellow-gold surfaces retain a good amount of luster and are minimally marked.(Registry values: P1)
1834 $5 Plain 4 MS61 NGC. CAC. Second Head, Breen-6502, McCloskey 2-A, R.1. An unabraded butter-gold representative that has exemplary luster throughout the devices and borders. As is customary for the Second Head subtype, the left shield border shows moderate incompleteness of die detail, where metal flowed to the recesses of the high relief bust during the strike.(Registry values: P1)
1834 $5 Plain 4 MS62 PCGS. First Head, Breen-6501, McCloskey 3-A, R.3. This is a lightly abraded Classic gold type coin that has prooflike open fields and honey-tinged cartwheel luster throughout the devices and borders. A "Scarface" variety due to the prominent vertical die crack between Liberty's eye and chin.(Registry values: P1)
1834 $5 Crosslet 4 PCGS. Second Head, Crosslet 4, Breen-6503, McCloskey 5-D, R.4. 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 example with damaged and altered surfaces. This is a khaki-gold piece that has a minutely granular appearance. A few light scuffs in the fields are of little consequence. A very scarce Guide Book variety.(Registry values: P3, N3)
1835 $5 MS61 NGC. First Head, Breen-6504, McCloskey 1-A, R.2. The lustrous surfaces boast beautiful greenish-gold coloration, with excellent luster radiating from both sides. Minor signs of contact preclude a finer grade, along with a small Mint-made dark toning spot near 9 o'clock on the obverse. A gleaming and attractive piece. Census: 29 in 61, 38 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1837 $5 AU55 PCGS. Small Date, Breen-6513, McCloskey 3-C, R.4. The sole Script 8 variety of the year. Bright luster fills the margins and devices of this evenly struck and lightly abraded Choice AU example. An excellent value. Population: 20 in 55, 43 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1838 $5 AU50 PCGS. Small Arrows, Large 5, Breen-6515, McCloskey 2-B, R.2. An attractive honey-gold representative of this final-year Classic date. The strike is attentive, highpoint wear is minor, and marks are generally unimportant. Encapsulated in a green label holder.(Registry values: P1)
Liberty Half Eagles
1839 $5 AU53 NGC. The 1839 is popular as the first year of Gobrecht's Liberty Head design. A total of 118,143 pieces were minted and most experienced extensive circulation. Pleasing yellow-gold patina with luster in the recessed areas. The stars are soft, but the reverse is crisply struck.(Registry values: P5)
1839-C $5 PCGS Genuine. Variety 1. 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 coin has the details of a VF specimen that has been cleaned. Moderately worn with scattered light to moderate abrasions and artificial dimensions to the luster, yellow-gold at the centers with more orange peripheral components.(Registry values: P5, N5)
1840 $5 Broad Mill AU55 NGC. The two varieties of this year are referred to as the "Narrow Mill" and the "Broad Mill," the latter being the rarer. Referred to as "Large Diameter" on the holder. Traces of luster reside in the recesses of the yellow-gold surfaces and the design elements are well defined, save for the usually softness on the eagle's neck. Distributed marks do not distract.(Registry values: P5)
1840 $5 Broad Mill AU58 NGC. CAC. The Broad Mill or Large Diameter variety, noted for its wide rims. Excellent design definition with just a touch of rub on lustrous butter-yellow surfaces.
1840-C $5 AU58 PCGS. Variety 2. The redesigned 1840-C half eagle was the first C-mint issue to have the mintmark moved to the reverse after the Classic Head coinage, making it a popular first-year type. This die variety has the mintmark shifted a bit further to the right (not to the left, as Winter writes) than on Variety 1, and die cracks appear on either side of the lower shield. The greenish-gold surfaces still show brilliant luster. The obverse displays quite a bit of planchet crumbling near the rims (and on Liberty's lower cheek), as does the reverse to a lesser degree. The strike is fairly soft in the centers, typical for the issue. Abrasions, while present, occur in smaller numbers and severity than usual. This piece appears quite close to the lower end of the Condition Census, with just a handful of Mint State pieces certified at both services combined. Population: 5 in 58, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1842 $5 Small Letters AU50 NGC. A honey-gold representative that possesses ample luster and lacks singularly obtrusive marks. Liberty's extremities are incompletely brought up, as typical. The mintage of only 27,578 pieces is divided into Small Letters and Large Letters varieties, with the latter believed rarer. Census: 2 in 50, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
1842-D $5 Small Date VG10 PCGS. Variety 8-E. An accessible example of this earlier Dahlonega half eagle date, well-worn with numerous digs but pleasing for the grade. The letters on Liberty's coronet remain clear.(Registry values: P3)
1842-D $5 Small Date--Reverse Damage--NCS. AU Details. Variety 8-E, the sole Small Date dies. This scarce Dahlonega half eagle is slightly bright from cleaning and displays a tiny dig beneath the second T in STATES. A series of brief pinscratches reside near stars 11 to 13. Much luster remains, and the devices display substantial detail.(Registry values: P3)
1843-C $5 AU50 NGC. Variety 2, with the mintmark centered over the V in FIVE. The 1843-C half eagle boasts a mintage of 44,277 pieces. The issue is scarce in today's market, with an estimated surviving population of 225-250 examples in all grades. Perhaps 30-40 specimens are extant in AU. Population data is skewed by resubmissions. The present coin is lightly abraded, with slight wear showing on the high points. The pleasing orange-gold surfaces retain some mint luster. Census: 9 in 50, 56 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P4)
1847-C $5 VF35 NGC. Variety 1. This green-gold Charlotte Mint type coin has considerable plumage detail, although Liberty's hair is softly defined, partly due to the strike. No abrasions are noteworthy. A collectible and problem-free representative of this famous Southern facility.(Registry values: P4)
1848 $5 MS62 NGC. This well struck No Motto five has good luster and consistent yellow-gold color. Although faint marks are present, none are of individual consequence. A pair of interesting vertical die cracks span each side of Liberty's neck. Census: 13 in 62, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1849-C $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1, which has the date located high and far left relative to the scarcer Variety 2. This is an undipped honey-gold Charlotte type coin with moderate wear and impressively few marks.(Registry values: P3)
1850-D $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 24-P. The high date has a 1 that meets the bust truncation. The weak D reverse is used with both the 23-O and 24-P reverses and associated with the heavy peripheral die cracks on the reverse that appear on this specimen and others. This near-Mint State coin shows pleasing orange-gold coloration with good luster and a bold strike, save for some of the hair curls in the centers. The 1850-D is an issue that is seldom seen in Mint State, despite a mintage of 43,900 pieces. Census: 24 in 58, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1850-D $5 Weak D AU58 NGC. Variety 23-O. The mintmark is low relief but is nearly fully outlined, and the diagnostic heavy peripheral cracks are visible on left reverse. Rare in any grade. this near-Mint State specimen displays yellow-gold surfaces that retain luster in the recesses. Well struck save for the typical softness on the eagle's legs. Scattered light marks do not detract. NGC and PCGS have certified just 10 Weak D examples. Census for variety: 3 in 58, 0 finer (3/10).
1851 $5 MS62 PCGS. While the 1851 has a large mintage of 377,505 pieces, examples in Uncirculated grades are surprisingly difficult to locate. For example, in MS62 PCGS has only certified 17 other pieces with eight in higher grades (3/10). This coin has a remarkably sharp strike for a half eagle struck during this era. The surfaces are orange-gold and a few minor marks are distributed over each side, the most obvious one located in the field beneath the F in OF on the reverse.(Registry values: P5)
1851-C $5 --Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Variety 1, with "punch on earlobe." An ideal coin to display reverse-up in a collection; while the yellow-gold obverse has washed-out luster from cleaning, the radiant reverse has character, with considerable reddish-orange alloy noted around the devices.(Registry values: P4)
1851-D $5 VF35 PCGS. Variety 25-Q, a rare die combination. This original pumpkin-gold Choice VF Dahlonega half eagle has unmarked fields and the expected incomplete strike on the hair curls, claws, and fletchings. Luster is substantial for the third party grade. Certified in a first generation holder.(Registry values: P3)
1851-D $5 AU50 PCGS. Variety 26-R. The 26-R is notable to Dahlonega collectors as it has the strongest mintmark of the five known varieties. This date is often used for type purposes as its mintage was a generous 62,710 pieces, and it is estimated that 115 to 135 pieces are known today in all grades. Examples in AU are scarce with an estimated 22 to 25 individual pieces believed known. This is a bright orange-gold example that is well struck on the obverse with the usual softer definition on the reverse. Noticeable mint luster surrounds the devices.(Registry values: P3)
1852 $5 MS61 NGC. This well struck No Motto half eagle has a lightly abraded reverse and a few moderate obverse marks, customary for the grade. Luster illuminates design elements.(Registry values: P4)
1852 $5 MS61 NGC. Luster dominates most of this No Motto gold type coin. No marks are of any relevance save for a solitary graze on the chin. A suitable strike with the usual inexactness on Liberty's neck and fletchings. Struck from moderately rotated dies.(Registry values: P4)
1852-D $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 27-U. The flag of the 1 in the date is nearly out from under the bust, and a tiny die line appears inside the last S in STATES. Despite the high mintage figure of 91,500 coins, the 1852-D is elusive in AU55 or finer, according to Winter. This Choice AU coin shows some light contact marks on each side, with attractive greenish-gold color and moderate strike softness on the central high points. Census: 40 in 55, 64 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1854 $5 MS63 NGC. This lower mintage No Motto five has a good strike with minor incompleteness localized to the curls near the ear and the eagle's neck and fletchings. The fields are uncommonly smooth aside from hair-thin marks near the date. Luster is prevalent if slightly subdued on the open obverse field. Census: 10 in 63, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1854 $5 MS63 NGC. This antebellum issue was produced to the extent of more than 160,000 coins, much lower than contemporaneous issues of the five dollar. Examples today are elusive in Mint State. This Select coin displays brilliant luster over orange-gold, well-struck surfaces. A few long, thin scrapes are scarcely seen without a loupe but prevent an even finer grade. They nonetheless detract little from the excellent eye appeal. Census: 10 in 63, 22 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1855-C $5 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1. Die State I. The 1855-C is a moderately scarce C-mint five that is usually found in VF-XF, with a sharp drop off in availability in AU. Only 31-45 coins are estimated extant out of 175-225 pieces believed known in all grades. Only slight striking softness is seen on each side, the most noticeable located on the eagle's neck and upper fletchings of the arrow. Overall the coin has rich orange-gold color with only the smallest marks present, none of which are obvious to the unaided eye.(Registry values: P4)
1855-D $5 Large D AU53 NGC. Variety 32-AA. The Large D (32-AA) variety is the more frequently encountered of the two mintmark variants for the 1855-D five dollar. However, only 20-25 examples are believed known in AU of this issue, ranking it as fifth in the 26-coin series. This piece shows the usually encountered softness in the centers, and each side has rich orange-gold color. Numerous small to medium-sized abrasions are scattered over each side, but none are worthy of individual mention.(Registry values: P3)
1858 $5 AU58 NGC. CAC. This near-Mint State five dollar retains luster in the recessed areas of its peach-gold surfaces and exhibits strong definition on the devices. Distributed small marks are undisturbing. Census: 15 in 58, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P5)
1858-C $5 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1. The mintmark is further to the left than on Variety 2. This is a well-produced issue, as even this Choice XF example shows despite 15 points of wear. Minor abrasions pepper the surfaces but mostly appear only under a loupe. The strike is good, while short of full, and some muted luster clings to the yellow-gold surfaces. Population: 29 in 45, 87 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1858-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. This is a bright Charlotte Mint half eagle with noticeable luster in protected areas. The strike is above average, although the eagle's neck and fletchings lack absolute detail. Marks are limited to minor contact near star 5, although the fields display strike-throughs (as made) typical of the issue.(Registry values: P3)
1859-C $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1. Die State I. The mystery continues why the reverse of the 1859-C and 1860-C is so poorly detailed on the eagle when the rest of the coin is well defined. The most widely held theories have to do with improper annealing, and single hubbing. The 1859-C is a moderately scarce C-mint, sitting exactly midway in the series in terms of overall rarity. Of the 175-225 coins believed known in all grades, perhaps 35-44 pieces are extant in AU. This piece is generally well defined, except for the usual softness on the reverse. The surfaces are lightly marked, but there is a long diagonal planchet lamination in the upper reverse field that is immediately noticeable.(Registry values: P4)
1859-D $5 Medium D AU58 NGC. Variety 36-CC. The 1859-D has the second lowest mintage in the Dahlonega five series with only 10,366 pieces struck. However, a surprising 120-140 examples are believed known in all grades with 28-32 pieces believed extant in AU. This is a bright, well-preserved near-Mint example that retains significant mint luster around the devices. The strike is soft in the centers, as usually seen. Numerous small abrasions are scattered about, but the only ones worthy of mention are located below star 5 on the obverse and in the upper reverse field below ES.(Registry values: P3)
1859-S $5 VF25 PCGS. The rare 1859-S has a low mintage of 13,220 pieces. PCGS has certified only 32 examples in all grades. This orange-gold and steel-gray representative has original toning and lacks consequential marks. The eagle's wings are well defined. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: P8)
1865-S $5 AU55 NGC. Like all of the S-mint half eagles of the 1860s, the 1865-S is a major rarity. The half eagle was the favored denomination in the Old West, and what few examples were struck circulated extensively. This Choice AU piece has lots of luster over orange-gold surfaces that are moderately abraded, reflecting a short spate in circulation as well. The coin is well but not fully struck, with minor weakness on the high-point hair curls on the obverse and the fletchings on the reverse. Census: 21 in 55, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P7)
1866-S $5 No Motto VG10 PCGS. A heavily circulated but entirely legible example of this final No Motto half eagle issue, one of just 9,000 pieces struck. Light yellow-gold surfaces show scattered abrasions, including a mark at Liberty's lower neck and a rim nick between 1 and 2 o'clock on the obverse. Population: 5 in 10, 49 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P8)
1866-S $5 No Motto VF35 PCGS. The 1866-S No Motto five is actually rarer than its famous double eagle counterpart, yet trades in like grades for a fraction of the price. Here is a moderately circulated apricot-gold Choice VF example with an unmarked appearance and ample luster within the reverse legends. Only 9,000 pieces were struck. Population: 7 in 35, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P8)
1866 $5 AU50 PCGS. The 1866 is important not only as the first year of the With Motto reverse, but it is also a rarity in its own right. Only 6,700 pieces were struck and the usually seen piece is VF-XF. AU examples, such as this one are decidedly scarce and the handful of Uncirculated coins that have been certified are prohibitively rare. Most AU coins show prooflike fields, and this one has subdued reflectivity from slight handling while in circulation. The striking details are strong throughout and there are small, inoffensive abrasions scattered over each side that are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: P3)
1868-S $5 XF40 PCGS. The brassy-gold surfaces yield traces of luster in the recessed areas and are well defined. Some light marks are undisturbing. A difficult issue to acquire any finer.(Registry values: P3)
1869-S $5 AU55 NGC. This example of an exceedingly difficult issue possesses ample mint luster over pleasing reddish-gold surfaces with a normal quota of abrasions for a gold coin that has seen light circulation. Although the strike is a bit weak on the central reverse--the arrow feathers, eagle's claws, and neck--the overall eye appeal is high, and the peripheral details are well executed. Both major services together have graded only 12 pieces higher (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1871-CC $5 XF40 NGC. Of the first four CC-mint half eagles the 1871-CC is the most frequently seen, but they are usually in low circulated grades. The average certified piece, presumably the top end of survivors, averages only VF30. This notable XF40 example shows partial luster remaining over the khaki-gold surfaces. The strike is somewhat soft through the centers, but there are few singular signs of contact. Census: 12 in 40, 40 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1871-S $5 AU58 NGC. With just five Mint State coins in the combined certified population (3/10), this near-Mint survivor is of great importance to the Western gold collector. Richly lustrous yellow-orange surfaces show just a trace of friction across the high points. A small patch of alloy is noted between star 4 and the rim.(Registry values: P3)
1874 $5 AU58 NGC. CAC. The tiny production of 1874 half eagles was 3,488 business strikes, and few survive today so fine as the present near-Mint State coin. The surfaces are unsurprisingly prooflike, with light surface chatter but appealing orange-gold luster just underneath. The strike is nearly full. Census: 20 in 58, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1874-CC $5 XF40 PCGS. The fourth-year CC-mint production of this half eagle issue was only 21,198 coins, and the average certified survivor only grades about Choice VF. This XF40 coin offers some luster remaining over orange-gold surfaces that display the expected wear on the central high points, but there are no singular abrasions. Population: 9 in 40, 39 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1877-CC $5 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF35 Details. A pleasing example of the rare and desirable 1877-CC half eagle, with light yellow surfaces. Handling marks are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: P3)
1878-CC $5 XF40 NGC. The 1878-CC half eagle production was only 9,054 coins, and most of the certified survivors average only Choice VF or so. This XF coin displays grade-consistent wear over the deeply mellowed brownish-gold surfaces, but no signs of contact require special mention. Census: 6 in 40, 25 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1879-CC $5 AU50 NGC. Considerable luster remains on this AU survivor from a low emission of only 17,281 half eagles, at the end of the Carson City Mint's first decade of operation. The strike is bold save for minor high-point weakness on the hair and eagle claws, and a few stray obverse abrasions do not diminish the appeal. Census: 15 in 50, 60 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1879-S $5 MS63 PCGS. The 1879-S half eagle is a conditionally rare issue, available in circulated grades but quite rare in Mint State. Even the finest example at the Smithsonian Institution, which possesses several, is an AU coin. This Select Mint State piece displays a nearly full strike over charming orange-gold surfaces with mint accents at the rims. The lower loop of the 8 in the date, interestingly, shows apparent repunching. Abrasions are largely minor, although we note a patch of them above the D in the denomination on the lower reverse. High-end for the grade. Population: 21 in 63, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1880 $5 MS64 PCGS. Excellent central striking definition, particularly on the individual details of Liberty's hair. Yellow-gold surfaces are patinated with slightly frosty luster. PCGS has graded a mere 10 coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1880 $5 MS65 NGC. This is a splendid, deeply toned and fully struck example of this high-mintage half eagle issue. Mellow orange-gold dominates, although glints of jade ring the rims. Singular contact is entirely absent. This piece would make a splendid type coin. NGC has certified 24 pieces in this grade, and just one coin finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1880-S $5 MS64 PCGS. Rich peach-gold and lime toning adorns this thoroughly lustrous, carefully preserved, and precisely struck Choice Liberty five. A better date at the MS64 level, despite a mintage of nearly 1.35 million pieces. Certified in a green label holder. Population: 68 in 64, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1881 $5 MS65 NGC. FS-305. The loops of the 8s exhibit obvious repunching. In addition to the familiar 1881/0 overdate, several recut date varieties exist, including this piece. The recutting is clearly visible inside the upper loops of the two 8s, and above the flag of the 1.
This stunning piece has light green patina at the border with brilliant yellow centers. Only a few trivial marks are evident. Census: 64 in 65, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
This stunning piece has light green patina at the border with brilliant yellow centers. Only a few trivial marks are evident. Census: 64 in 65, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1881-S $5 MS65 NGC. Booming luster and exemplary preservation proclaim the quality of this formidable Gem. A well struck khaki-gold representative. The 1881-S is plentiful in typical Mint State, but minimally abraded Gems are rarely encountered. Census: 17 in 65, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1882-CC $5 AU58 NGC. The production figure for this issue of 82,187 pieces is much higher than for earlier CC-mint half eagles, a fact reflected in the higher availability in Mint State and the higher circulated grades. This apricot-orange piece is well-struck, with just a trace of rub and no visible impairments. NGC has graded 32 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1883-S $5 MS63 PCGS. This fully original Select Mint State piece has frosty luster beneath gorgeous rose, green, and olive patina on both sides. The strike is bold and the eye appeal is exceptional. This is an important condition rarity in the Liberty half eagle series. Population: 25 in 63, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1883-S $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. The 1883-S five is an overlooked scarcity in the With Motto series. Even though 83,200 pieces were struck, very few were set aside in the better grades of Uncirculated. The few MS63 coins represent the threshold for most collections as there are only three finer pieces, all certified by NGC as MS64. This orange-gold example has just the faintest tinge of olive around the margins. The striking details are strong but not quite full, and there are numerous, small abrasions scattered over each side that account for the MS63 grade.(Registry values: P3)
1884-CC $5 AU55 NGC. The mintage was only 16,402 coins for the 1884-CC half eagle, and it is an elusive issue in all grades, particularly as the Mint State realm is approached. Few Mint State coins are known, although NGC has certified six examples in MS61 and PCGS has certified one in MS62 (3/10). This Choice AU boasts splendid luster, with yellow-gold surfaces and a nearly full strike. Tinges of lilac appear in the date area. Census: 43 in 55, 54 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1885-S $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Sharply impressed with wheat-gold colors in the centers and deeper sun-yellow hues near the rims. An attractive Choice example of this underrated S-mint issue with more luster grazes than significant abrasions. PCGS has graded 38 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1888 $5 MS63 NGC. This peach-gold half eagle provides coruscating luster and a bold strike. Wispy marks are distributed but none individually distract. A scant 18,296 pieces were struck. Census: 18 in 63, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)
1890-CC $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Nevada Collection. This is a marvelous prooflike example of this CC-mint half eagle, one of the last few issues from the fabled Western mint. The few stray ticks that preclude an ever finer grade are completely inconsequential compared to the enormous eye appeal. Both sides feature splendid reddish-orange coloration, with a sharp strike that is quite close to full. Population: 29 in 63, 29 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1892-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Partly lustrous and crisply struck with light sun-gold toning. A loupe reveals a few faint hair-thin marks. All Carson City half eagles carry a hefty numismatic premium, and the 1892-CC is much scarcer than in better grades than its 1891-CC predecessor.(Registry values: P2)
1893-O $5 MS61 NGC. A honey-gold representative with ample luster, a good strike, and the expected number of moderate field marks. One of only three Motto New Orleans issues, and Uncirculated survivors are elusive due to a mintage of just 110,000 pieces.(Registry values: P3)
1897 $5 MS66 NGC. Despite a mintage of more than 800,000 pieces, the 1897 is difficult to acquire in the higher grades of Mint State. This delightful Premium Gem is tied for the finest certified, with NGC reporting just eight coins in MS66 and none finer. PCGS has certified none above MS65, at which level they have graded 13 examples (3/10). Pleasing apricot-gold and mint-green patina endows the surfaces, which exhibit only minuscule handling marks. Crisply defined motifs and eye-catching satiny luster enhance the wonderful eye appeal.(Registry values: P2)
1899 $5 MS65 NGC. A precisely struck Liberty gold type coin that exhibits sweeping luster. The rich khaki-gold toning is deepest at the margins. The fields display faint grazes, but no marks merit individual mention. Few numismatists collected contemporary gold coins at the turn of the previous century, but they were saved as bullion reserves by overseas banks. These foreign holdings gradually returned across the Atlantic to America as they demanded increasing numismatic premiums beginning in the 1960s.(Registry values: P1)
1899 $5 MS66 NGC. The smooth, unperturbed surfaces, marvelous strike, and paucity of marks add up to a well-deserved Premium Gem grade on this fabulous half eagle. Consistently lovely orange-gold patina prevails throughout, and there are simply no distractions other than a couple of minuscule luster grazes on the reverse that preclude an even finer grade. Census: 87 in 66, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P1)
1899-S $5 MS65 NGC. It is true that NGC has certified a single 1899-S as MS69. But the median NGC grade is MS61, and Gems are rare despite a mintage of 1.545 million pieces. The present Gem is well struck and lustrous with clean surfaces despite minor marks on the bust truncation. Census: 12 in 65, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P2)
1901-S $5 MS66 PCGS. This issue ranks among the highest mintage, most plentiful of all Liberty half eagles, with only the 1881 having a higher original mintage. Here is a light lemon-yellow Premium Gem with deeper gold toning at the obverse periphery and over the entire reverse. Population: 43 in 66, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1902 $5 MS65 NGC. The 1902 is the lowest post-1896 Philadelphia issue of the type, and is rare at the MS65 level. This is a sun-gold representative that has potent luster, an intricate strike, and a scattering of unobtrusive surface grazes. Census: 15 in 65, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1902-S $5 MS66 NGC. Splendid lime-green and peach-red toning drapes this lustrous and carefully preserved Premium Gem. The strike is sharp with the exception of obverse border at 8:30 and opposite on the reverse at 9:30. An important example from the final decade of the popular gold type. Census: 39 in 66, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1903 $5 MS66 PCGS Secure. Here is an amazing PCGS certified 1903 half eagle with exceptional eye appeal. Both sides of this Premium Gem have bold design details and brilliant mint luster with gorgeous yellow surfaces with subtle green and rose patina. Population: 11 in 66, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1903-S $5 MS66 PCGS. Lovely orange and lime-green toning aid the eye appeal of this lustrous and attractive Premium Gem. A loupe locates occasional faint obverse marks. Even high grade gold type coins have benefited from the steady rise of bullion over the past several years.
Ex: Pinetop Collection (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 4335, which realized $7,475.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Pinetop Collection (Heritage, 1/2008), lot 4335, which realized $7,475.(Registry values: N2998)
1904 $5 MS66 PCGS. The 1904 is a well-known date for type purposes, but that is not a given in Premium Gem condition. Only 13 pieces have been certified in MS66 by PCGS, with five finer (3/10). This example is fully struck and bright mint luster swirls around both sides as it is slowly tilted beneath a light. Both sides are exceptionally clean, and overall the coin is suggestive of an even higher grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1905 $5 MS64 NGC. This apricot-gold near-Gem provides exemplary luster and a powerful strike. Uncommonly devoid of marks, even for the MS64 level. A worthy addition to a quality gold type set.(Registry values: N1793)
1905 $5 MS66 NGC. CAC. This boldly detailed Premium Gem ranks among the finer known certified examples of the issue, with a combined NGC and PCGS population of only 41 in MS66, and just four finer coins. Both sides have frosty yellow luster with light green patina. Census: 30 in 66, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1905-S $5 MS64 PCGS. Most of the production of the 1905-S was apparently released into West Coast circulation, since the issue is scarce in Mint State and a rarity at the MS64 level. Only occasional minuscule grazes separate this crisply struck and lustrous yellow-gold example from status as a full-fledged Gem. Population: 23 in 64, 4 finer (5/09).
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 3513, which realized $2,760.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2008), lot 3513, which realized $2,760.(Registry values: N2998)
1907-D $5 MS65 PCGS. Traces of mint-green imbue the peach-gold surfaces of this highly appealing Gem. The design elements are sharply impressed and luster radiates from each side. Grade consistent marks are undisturbing. Population: 92 in 65, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1907-D $5 MS66 NGC. The remarkable sharpness of striking detail on both sides of this impressive Premium Gem is perhaps its most obvious attribute. There is also unmistakable doubling noted on many of the reverse devices, including the mintmark, but this is probably mere "machine-doubling." The surfaces are radiantly lustrous, with delicate lime-green and honey-gold toning over both sides. The tiniest surface marks are only discernible with a strong magnifier. Census: 23 in 66, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
Indian Half Eagles
1908 $5 MS64 NGC. The first-year 1908 half eagle is a popular issue that is much more available at the near-Gem level than in full MS65. This MS64 example shows lovely orange-gold surfaces with tinges of greenish-gold in the recesses. Only the most picayune ticks perhaps prevent an even finer grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1908 $5 MS64 PCGS. This first-year Indian Head half eagle is the most available in Gem grades of the type, a phenomenon that recurs frequently in U.S. numismatics. The present near-Gem boasts attractive orange-gold, somewhat mattelike surfaces that are well-struck, save for the lowest ornament on the Indian's necklace. A few minute, undistracting marks on the Indian's cheek possibly are all that preclude a Gem rating.(Registry values: N2998)
1908-D $5 MS63 PCGS. Wheat-gold patina bathes both sides of this Select D-mint half eagle. This is a well struck piece with just a few minor handling marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS64 ANACS. This Choice green-gold Indian five has unblemished surfaces and satin luster. The strike is incomplete only on the right border of the headdress. The Denver mintmark is sharp. Virtually unobtainable above the MS64 level.(Registry values: N2998)
1908-D $5 MS64 ANACS. A lightly shimmering khaki-gold representative of this lower mintage Denver issue. Marks are refreshingly inconsequential, and the bold is strike aside from the customary inexactness on portions of the headdress.(Registry values: N2998)
1908-D $5 MS64 ANACS. The lime-green and apricot toning is original, and the obverse is well preserved. The upper reverse field displays moderate marks. The '08-D is much scarcer than its 1909-D successor.(Registry values: N2998)
1908-S $5 MS64 PCGS. While the 1911-D half eagle is the series key with a production of 72,500 coins, the 1908-S, second-lowest in the series at 82,000 pieces, is generally available for a price, due to the greater retention afforded first-year issues. This near-Gem displays superior eye appeal, with antique-gold, well-struck surfaces and no relevant marks. Population: 75 in 64, 66 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1909 $5 MS64 PCGS. Satiny luster radiates from this original khaki-gold near-Gem. The top of the eagle's wing is softly struck, as typically seen, but the rest of the motifs are well-defined. A few inconspicuous field marks are of little consequence. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)
1909-D $5 MS64 NGC. CAC. While the 1909-D is the preeminent type coin for the five dollar Indian series, we do not see the number of coins that we did 10-15 years ago. This indicates to us that most have been absorbed into type collections. This piece lacks the often-seen greenish-lilac patina in the fields, rather the surfaces are bright reddish-golden over each side. Both obverse and reverse are minimally abraded for an MS64, and the striking details are boldly defined throughout.(Registry values: N2998)
1909-D $5 MS64 NGC. CAC. The CAC sticker says a great deal about the overall quality of this coin. The surfaces are uncommonly lustrous and show none of the often-encountered green patina in the fields. In fact, the surfaces are uniformly reddish-gold. This type is normally heavily abraded, but that is clearly not the case here. All of which adds up to a superior, upper-end type piece.(Registry values: N2998)
1909-O $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Variety 1, with the weakly impressed and doubled mintmark. From a small mintage of 34,200 pieces, the 1909-O Indian Head half eagle enjoys great popularity as a one-year type coin. The present coin is lightly abraded and retains much original detail in the devices. Some hairlines on the light orange-gold surfaces are evidence of cleaning.(Registry values: N2998)
1911 $5 MS64 NGC. CAC. Lustrous peach-gold surfaces exhibit sharply struck design elements. High eye appeal, appropriately recognized by CAC, and kept from Gem by just a few minor marks. An excellent piece for a high-grade type collection. NGC has seen just 43 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1911 $5 MS64 NGC. Gem examples of the 1911 half eagle are far rarer and pricier than their counterparts at the near-Gem level, such as the present lustrous piece. As is typical for the issue, minor strike weakness appears on the lower obverse at the lowest feather and claw on the necklace. A small dark area on the cheek and a couple of minor abrasions in the left obverse field are noted but undistracting. NGC has certified only 43 examples finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D $5 AU53 NGC. Brassy-gold color dominates both sides of this well struck D-mint half eagle. Bright surfaces reveal a few inoffensive marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1911-D $5 AU58 NGC. Few examples were saved of this low-mintage half eagle issue, produced to the extent of only 72,500 pieces, and it has become a modern key to the series. This piece shows just some faint high-point rub separating it from Mint State. The surfaces are smoky-gold and show few mentionable abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)
1912 $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. While available at the near-Gem level, the 1912 half eagle is seldom seen in MS65 grade. This MS64 piece shows only minuscule abrasions on the obverse, on the cheek and in the field, with sprinkled reverse marks that preclude a Gem rating. Good luster and attractive khaki-gold coloration are complements. PCGS has graded 46 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1915 $5 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Vibrant luster invigorates the peach-gold surfaces of this well impressed Select five dollar. Light reverse marks define the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1915 $5 MS64 NGC. The 1915 Indian Head half eagle is easily located in grades through near-Gem, but Gems are elusive, and any finer grade is virtually unobtainable. Currently, NGC has graded only 40 examples in grades above MS64 (3/10). A mix of yellow-gold, apricot, and mint-green patina enhances the lustrous surfaces of the present near-Gem specimen. The strike is nearly complete and both sides are minimally marked.(Registry values: N2998)
1915 $5 MS64 PCGS. While the 1915 Indian Head half eagle is easy to locate in grades up to MS64, Gem examples are scarce, and the issue is virtually unknown in higher grades. The present coin exhibits sharp striking details with softly frosted luster and unusual eye appeal. A scattering of insignificant handling marks prevents a Gem designation.(Registry values: N2998)
1915 $5 MS64 PCGS. This canary-gold near-Gem has an impeccable strike, even on the crevices of the headdress feathers. The obverse is nearly devoid of contact, and the reverse field has only a few minor ticks. 1915 was the final date in an unbroken annual coinage of half eagles at Philadelphia that began in 1802.(Registry values: N2998)
1915-S $5 AU58 NGC. A briefly circulated example of this challenging S-mint half eagle issue with just a touch of rub visible on each side. Yellow-orange surfaces show a measure of alloy at the top of the portrait.(Registry values: N991)
1915-S $5 AU58 NGC. The '15-S is a conditionally challenging San Francisco five. MS63 examples are very expensive, yet Borderline Uncirculated examples are highly affordable. The present slider shows slight highpoint wear on the devices, but no marks are mentionable and substantial luster emerges from the design.(Registry values: N991)
Liberty Eagles
1838 $10 XF40 NGC. A pleasing example of the first Liberty eagle issued after an intermission since the 1804 early eagle ended the early series. The denomination was suspended due to a lack of need for the coins in commerce at the beginning of the 19th century. Once the denomination was restored, Christian Gobrecht's Liberty design was put in place for a mintage of just 7,200 coins. This example is an attractive green-gold piece with smooth surfaces and only trivial marks. Here is an important opportunity for the specialist or type collector. Census: 4 in 40, 33 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters XF45 NGC. A highly popular and desirable example representing the first design type that was only produced in 1838 and 1839. The differences are distinctive enough that advanced type collectors aspire to own an example of this subtype. This lightly abraded piece has pale green-gold surfaces with violet patina in the protected areas.(Registry values: N1793)
1839 $10 Type of 1838, Large Letters AU53 PCGS. CAC. The Type of 1838 bust has a rounded forward bust and a narrow-pointed rear bust. Given the mintage of 25,801 pieces, PCGS has certified only a few examples in Mint State. This AU53 coin boasts much original luster remaining, with a few ticks on each side and attractive yellow-gold surfaces. Population: 12 in 53, 25 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1841-O $10 VF25 PCGS. An attractive light yellow example, this 1841-O eagle has smooth surfaces with only a few trivial abrasions on each side, entirely consistent with the grade. Just 2,500 examples of this date were minted in New Orleans, and few have survived in any grade. Here is a great opportunity for the advanced collector of Liberty eagles.(Registry values: N1793)
1842-O $10 AU50 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Bright yellow-gold surfaces display luster in the recessed areas of this strongly impressed eagle. A couple of short scratches are visible above Liberty's ear.(Registry values: N2998)
1842-O $10 AU55 NGC. Although the O-mint eagle production in 1842 increased dramatically over that of 1841, both issues are elusive in high grade, the 1841-O more so. New Orleans, or the Crescent City, was a major commercial hub in antebellum America; the first eagles struck at the her mint appear to have circulated far and wide. The recovery of the S.S. Republic, however, did add a few AU examples of the 1842-O to the totals. While the present coin is unidentified as such, it might well be one of the S.S. Republic coins. The lemon-yellow surfaces with glints of jade and lilac offer excellent luster with a bold strike that shows only minor weakness on Liberty's hair curls. A few minor abrasions are undistracting, and the eye appeal is great. Census: 31 in 55, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1842-O $10 AU58 NGC. The mintage of eagles in New Orleans soared to 27,400 coins after a production of just 2,500 pieces the previous year. Garrett and Guth note that the survival rate is extremely low, with few pieces surviving today. NGC and PCGS have only certified four Mint State examples. This wonderful specimen has bright greenish-gold surfaces with amazing eye appeal. The surfaces are fully lustrous with only trivial surface marks. Census: 20 in 58, 3 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1843-O $10 AU55 NGC. This sharply struck New Orleans No Motto ten is pleasantly free from obtrusive marks. Luster outlines individual stars, and highpoint wear is minimal. The reverse has a bisecting die crack between 5 and 10 o'clock.(Registry values: N2998)
1845-O $10 AU53 PCGS. Variety 2, scarcer variety with repunched 84 and the mintmark located above EN. From a mintage of 47,500 pieces, the 1845-O eagle is quite scarce in AU grades. The bright lemon-yellow surfaces of this coin are moderately abraded with appreciable wear, though the protected peripheral fields show glints of prooflike reflectivity. Strong design definition enhances each side, though the feathers on the eagle are particularly sharp. An important example of this O-mint eagle issue. Population: 10 in 53, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1845-O $10 Repunched 84 AU55 NGC. The obverse has heavy die lines slanting up to the left through TY of LIBERTY, and the reverse has several prominent die cracks. The mintage of 47,500 coins includes this Repunched 84 variety along with other interesting varieties. None of the varieties are listed in the Guide Book, so they are only familiar to advanced specialists in the series. This impressive Choice AU piece has outstanding eye appeal with bright green-gold surfaces and few trivial marks on each side.(Registry values: N2998)
1846/5-O $10 VF30 PCGS. The prominent die feature is visible within the lower loop of the 6, though whether this is actually the ball of a '5' underdigit is a source of debate. This moderately worn yellow-orange example has glimmers of reflectivity still visible at the margins. For the variety, Population: 4 in 30, 55 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1847-O $10 AU55 NGC. The base of the 1 in the date is repunched, and a vertical die crack passes through the mintmark. A lightly circulated New Orleans No Motto type coin with glimmers of luster and a few unimportant marks beneath the hairbun. Mint-made strike-throughs are noted near stars 2 and 13.(Registry values: N1793)
1847-O $10 --Doubled 1--AU55 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Breen 6880. The base of the 1 in the date is repunched. This brassy-gold Choice AU shows a fair amount of luster. Generally well defined save for the typical softness in the obverse center and on the first two stars. Distributed trivial marks are not bothersome.(Registry values: N1793)
1848 $10 XF45 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic: The brass-gold surfaces of this Choice XF eagle display traces of luster in the protected areas and are relatively clean. Well defined despite high-point wear.(Registry values: N991)
1851-O $10 AU50 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Almost 100 examples of the 1851-O eagle were found on the submerged wreck of the S.S. Republic, enabling the issue to be more obtainable through high-end AU. Mint State examples are still extremely scarce. This brass-gold AU exhibits well defined devices that stand out against the partially prooflike fields, especially on the reverse. Contact marks are more prevalent on the obverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1851-O $10 AU53 NGC. Substantial glowing luster outlines design elements. Typically struck, and a thin horizontal lamination is seen on the central obverse. A shield ring rests atop the second stripe, as always for the issue.
Ex: Atlanta ANA Signature (Heritage, 4/2006), lot 1984, which realized $1,265.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Atlanta ANA Signature (Heritage, 4/2006), lot 1984, which realized $1,265.(Registry values: N1793)
1851-O $10 AU55 NGC. Luster glimmers from the borders of this straw-gold Choice AU No Motto New Orleans ten. There are no noticeable marks. A shield ring rests atop the second vertical stripe, and is always present on this issue. It is at the exact center of the reverse and is an anomaly of working die production, similar to the "earring" seen on certain large cents of the era.(Registry values: N1793)
1853 $10 AU58 NGC. Rich peach-gold patination displays traces of mint-green. Well defined save for the usual softness in some of the star centers. Recessed areas reveal traces of luster. NGC has seen only 37 Mint State examples.(Registry values: N991)
1853/2 $10 AU58 NGC. FS-301. Much original detail and traces of mint luster remain on this scarce overdate specimen. The remnants of a numeral 2 are plainly visible within the lower loop of the 3. Discovered in 1960, the variety was initially believed to be extremely rare, but more examples have surfaced over the years. Most examples seen are in lower circulated grades and the issue is quite rare at the near-Gem level. Census: 22 in 58, 1 finer (3/10)(Registry values: N2998)
1855 $10 AU55 PCGS. Traces of luster reside in the protected areas of this Choice AU ten dollar. Splashes of apricot visit the yellow-gold surfaces. Well struck except for softness in some of the star centers. None of the scattered marks warrant individual mention. Population: 25 in 55, 38 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1855 $10 AU58 NGC. This pleasing near-Mint No Motto ten is uncommonly free from abrasions, although a few wispy marks are found on the upper reverse field. The strike is sharp with the sole exception of star 13. A peripheral band of luster encompasses many of the stars.(Registry values: N1793)
1856 $10 AU55 NGC. The yellow-gold surfaces of this Choice AU retain luster in the recessed areas of the well defined design elements. Minute marks do not detract from the coin's overall appeal. This is a difficult issue to locate in Mint State.(Registry values: N1793)
1856 $10 AU58 NGC. Considerable luster enlivens the brassy-gold surfaces of this near-Mint State ten dollar. The design elements are well impressed save for the usual softness in some of the star centers. Small contact marks are noted over each side. Census: 90 in 58, 26 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1856 $10 MS61 NGC. The 1856 ten dollar has significance as a lower mintage No Motto issue and, when located in Uncirculated condition, can carry a substantial premium. Just 60,490 pieces were originally struck. This satiny example has suitable luster and sharp striking definition over the central features. Abrasions are minor for the grade, although there is a faint obverse planchet streak (as produced) through the date. Census: 9 in 61, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
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)
1856-O $10 XF40 NGC. This rare date No Motto O-mint ten has a mintage of just 14,500 pieces, and survivors are desirable in problem-free XF and finer grades. Luster fills the reverse peripheral legends, and emerges from the shield and coronet. The reverse rim has a small nick at 5:30.(Registry values: N1793)
1856-S $10 VF25 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Medium S. Hints of luster remain in the recesses of the brassy-gold surfaces despite moderate wear. Well defined and with no marks out of the ordinary for the designated grade.(Registry values: N991)
1856-S $10 AU50 NGC. Breen-6923, Large S. Yellow-gold surfaces display traces of light tan and retain luster in the protected areas. Well struck for the issue, and revealing some light circulation marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1856-S $10 AU55 NGC. Breen-6923, Large S. Among the early San Francisco ten dollar issues, only the 1854-S and 1856-S are reasonably available in better circulated grades. This example has a nice strike and noticeable shimmering luster, especially on the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1858 $10 Genuine PCGS. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, this coin has the details of a VF specimen that has been cleaned. The low mintage was only 2,521 coins for the 1858 eagle, a coin that has "been the subject of much adoration over the years," according to Garrett and Guth, who go on to name numerous other eagle issues that are even more rare. This coin is moderately abraded and shows hairlines from a past cleaning, but much appeal remains over the orange-gold surfaces of this historic issue.
1860 $10 AU53 PCGS. CAC. Six-fold or "bulging" bun subtype. Light wear across the high points with numerous small, scattered marks. Well-defined for the issue and undoubtedly high-end in the context of the low mintage. Population: 11 in 53, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1860 $10 AU58 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Six-fold or "bulging" bun subtype. Bright lemon-gold surfaces have a considerable reflective component to the luster. Strongly struck devices exhibit only modest friction. Moderate abrasions are present around Liberty's eye and just to the left of her neck, but the reverse is comparatively clean.(Registry values: N1793)
1861 $10 AU53 PCGS. Bulging bun subtype. Orange and olive colors grace this well defined and not unduly abraded representative. The only available issue of the denomination from this challenging decade.(Registry values: N991)
1862 $10 AU55 NGC. This low-mintage issue was produced to the extent of only 10,995 coins, and examples are elusive above Extremely Fine. This Choice AU coin boasts good luster remaining over the reddish-gold surfaces, which are fairly prooflike and show only small, undistracting abrasions on each side. Census: 17 in 55, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1862-S $10 Genuine PCGS. 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 coin has the details of a VF example that has been cleaned. This yellow-gold piece has no distracting abrasions, but is a bit bright and glossy from cleaning. The 1862-S has a mintage of only 12,500 pieces, and survivors are rare in all grades. None are known in Mint State.
1868 $10 AU55 PCGS. CAC. The 1868 eagle is a low-mintage but high-survival coin, relatively speaking. Although only 10,665 pieces were made, a few examples at PCGS are graded AU58, along with a single MS62 coin. The present Choice AU piece offers lustrous orange-gold surfaces with scattered abrasions, mostly minor, and a nearly full strike. The eye appeal is excellent.(Registry values: N2998)
1868 $10 AU58 NGC. The minuscule mintage of less than 11,000 pieces means that few survive today in AU or finer grades, but those that do are apt to show some prooflikeness remaining on the surfaces. This near-Mint State piece is one such, with orange-gold color, lots of luster, and minor field chatter on each side consistent with a short stay in circulation. Census: 23 in 58, 1 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1869-S $10 --Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. The reverse appears original but the obverse has a flat, lackluster appearance from cleaning. This coin is nonetheless a rare survivor from this tiny production of 6,430 coins. The reverse offers generous luster remaining, and both sides show a modicum of abrasions, as expected from circulation.(Registry values: N4719)
1870-S $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. The minuscule production for this issue was 7,000 coins, and it is similar in rarity to the 1870 Philadelphia issue. This coin is much more attractive than the caveat might lead one to believe. While faint hairlines appears, so does much luster along with attractive orange-gold color and a good strike. A few scattered abrasions are not overly disturbing.(Registry values: N4719)
1873-S $10 XF45 PCGS. A sharply struck and luminous yellow-gold Choice XF rare date ten. Small marks are scattered but none are consequential. A mere 12,000 pieces were struck, since the San Francisco area preferred the double eagle, as it was more convenient for bank reserves and exports. Population: 5 in 45, 14 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1874-S $10 AU55 NGC. CAC. The 1874-S Liberty Head eagle is a scarce, low-mintage date most often seen in lower circulated grades. Examples in AU55 are very rare and the issue is unknown in Mint State. The present coin shows light wear on the high points of the design, with most original detail still present. Significant mint luster remains on the lightly abraded surfaces. Census: 9 in 55, 6 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1878 $10 MS62 NGC. This scarce date Liberty ten has ample luster and a precise strike. Small marks are distributed, but only a few obverse field abrasions stand out. Census: 32 in 62, 24 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1879-O $10 --Harshly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. The Civil War closed the doors of the New Orleans Mint in 1861, but the facility re-opened in 1879 to assist in the unprecedented production of Morgan dollars needed to fulfill the Bland-Allison Act. That year, New Orleans also struck 1,500 eagles, the first gold coins from the facility since its was controlled by the Confederacy. Perhaps 100 pieces survive, generally in XF and AU grades. The present piece has minimal actual wear, but both sides are thickly hairlined and the fields have been smoothed near Liberty's profile and the eagle's neck.(Registry values: N4719)
1880 $10 MS63 PCGS. This precisely struck Liberty ten has good luster and a lightly abraded reverse. The obverse exhibits distributed small marks. A plentiful issue in MS60 to MS62 grades, but surprisingly scarce any finer. Population: 50 in 63, 21 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1880-CC $10 AU58 NGC. CAC. Of the 175-225+ examples believed known of the 1880-CC ten, only a quarter or less are believed to grade AU. This is one of the finer AU pieces. The surfaces, and especially the fields, are bright, with just a hint of reddish patina. Well, but not fully struck, there are minimal abrasions scattered over each side except for a vertical scratch adjacent to star 4.(Registry values: N1793)
1880-CC $10 AU58 NGC. A small mintage of 11,190 eagles was achieved at the Carson City Mint in 1880. Most of the mintage was released into circulation, with the result that coins in AU58 are quite scarce today, and Uncirculated examples are rare. The present coin is sharply struck with brightly reflective fields, and only a touch of friction on Liberty's hair, coronet, and thinning of the luster in the fields. The surfaces are lightly unabraded. A die crack runs from the first T in STATES to O in OF. Census: 30 in 58, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1880-O $10 AU53 NGC. The New Orleans Mint reopened in 1879 to coin silver dollars, but eagles were also produced at the facility annually through 1883. The 1880 ten dollar emission was just 9,200 pieces, and its low mintage is a solid indicator of its overall rarity. This is a bright example with excellent peripheral luster and a small number of marks on Liberty's neck.(Registry values: N1793)
1880-S $10 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Breen-6999. Tiny S. This better date representative has a lustrous reverse and a satiny obverse. Boldly struck and attractive despite the expected smattering of small abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)
1880-S $10 MS63 NGC. Tiny S. Despite its relative availability, higher grade examples of the 1880-S eagle are scarce. More than half a million of these coins were minted, but nearly all entered circulation. This '80-S is a lovely rose-gold example with moderate bagmarks on prooflike fields. Census: 24 in 63, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1881 $10 MS63 PCGS. Predominantly pumpkin-gold, although the margins have aqua-green hues. Lustrous and boldly impressed with the scattered minor marks associated with the MS63 level. Encased in a green label holder. PCGS has graded 16 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1881-CC $10 AU53 NGC. Honey-gold surfaces display luster in the protected areas of the well defined design motifs. Scattered marks are in line with what would be expected for a coin seeing light circulation.(Registry values: N1793)
1881-CC $10 AU53 PCGS. The fields exhibit pale steel-green accents, while the high points and the peripheries display exuberant orange-gold luster. Tiny marks and faint hairlines limit the grade, along with a slight degree of wear on both sides. Population: 14 in 53, 81 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1881-O $10 AU53 NGC. Partially prooflike fields offer a degree of variance with the well defined design features. The surfaces display yellow-gold coloration and reveal distributed small marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1881-O $10 AU53 NGC. Bright yellow-gold surfaces exhibit well struck design features. Distributed contact marks are noted over each side.(Registry values: N1793)
1881-O $10 AU55 NGC. The fields of this Choice AU eagle show some prooflike characteristics and highlight the well defined design motifs. Minute marks do not disturb. Census: 25 in 55, 46 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1881-S $10 MS63 ★ NGC. By 1881 in San Francisco the eagle mintage had increased to close to 1 million coins. Nonetheless, the Select Mint State grade of the present coin is as numerically fine as any certified at either service. This piece shows much prooflikeness on the orange-gold surfaces, with light field chatter on both sides. The strike is uniformly bold, just a tad away from full. This piece is the only MS63 ★ certified at PCGS, and there are none finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1882-CC $10 AU50 NGC. A pleasing example, despite a number of small surface marks on each side. Such marks are expected at this grade level on these Western mint coins that saw heavy circulation. This piece is above average for the date. Natural deep olive patina adheres to the high points of this gently worn example.(Registry values: N2998)
1882-CC $10 AU55 PCGS. The tiny production figure was only 6,674 eagles for the 1882-CC, and to date PCGS has certified not a single Mint State example. This Choice AU piece displays attractive luster over yellow-gold surfaces that are somewhat prooflike. A couple of reverse abrasions are not overly distracting. Population: 17 in 55, 13 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1882-O $10 AU53 PCGS. The New Orleans Mint re-opened in 1879 principally to coin silver dollars, but eagles were also annually produced between 1879 and 1883. The first and last dates are ultra-low mintage rarities. The middle three dates, 1880-O to 1882-O, are merely very scarce. The present example has little actual wear, although the right obverse field is hairlined.(Registry values: N1793)
1882-O $10 AU58 NGC. This New Orleans eagle is typically marked but offers substantial glowing luster. Nicely struck despite a few soft star centers. Only 10,820 pieces were produced. Difficult to locate in this and finer levels of preservation. Census: 46 in 58, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1883-CC $10 AU58 NGC. Mint State examples of this mid-date Carson City eagle issue are highly challenging to acquire, and even near-Mint coins are condition rarities. This sharply struck yellow-orange piece has ample luster and great eye appeal despite the scattered abrasions in the fields. Light wear on the high points accounts for the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1883-S $10 MS62 PCGS. Like its half eagle counterpart, the ten dollar 1883-S is a scarce and underrated issue. Only 38,000 pieces were struck, and in MS62 both services combined have only certified 28 other pieces (3/10). There are seven MS63 examples, and the finest known is an amazing MS66 that was previously owned by Harry Bass. This reddish-gold piece has lovely mint luster and there minimal abrasions for the grade. Sharply defined throughout.(Registry values: N2998)
1884 $10 MS62 PCGS. Whispers of greenish-gray visit the apricot-gold surfaces of this impressively struck ten dollar piece. Kept from a higher grade by scattered small marks. Population: 43 in 62, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1884-CC $10 AU58 NGC. From a low mintage of 9,925 pieces, the 1884-CC eagle is definitely a better date. The present coin is an especially attractive example of this rare branch mint issue. The coin features a sharp strike, with sharp detail on all design elements. The reflective surfaces are overlayed with a pleasing green-gold patina. Only the slightest friction on the hair above the ear precludes a Mint State grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1888-O $10 MS62 PCGS. A peach-gold representative with unencumbered luster and distributed minor obverse marks. The 1888-O is the earliest Motto New Orleans issue that is collectible in Mint State. But it remains conditionally rare, since only a single piece is certified above MS63.(Registry values: N1793)
1888-O $10 MS62 NGC. Yellow-gold surfaces exhibit sharply struck design elements that stand out against partially prooflike fields. Light grazes limit the grade. NGC has graded just 10 examples finer.(Registry values: N1793)
1888-O $10 MS62 PCGS. Well struck and lustrous, with rather vivid lime-green and peach-red toning. A number of small abrasions and minor pinscratches seem typical for the grade. According to Garrett and Guth (2006): "In MS-62, this date is a bargain, with several recent price records averaging around $1,500."(Registry values: N1793)
1888-S $10 MS63 PCGS. A lemon-gold piece with good luster and the expected number of scattered tiny obverse abrasions. The 1888-S is plentiful in typical Mint State, but like many other issues from its decade, emerges as a scarcity at the MS63 level and is very rare any finer. PCGS has certified just three coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1889 $10 AU55 NGC. Close to Mint State, and the surfaces are unperturbed aside from inconspicuous scuffs in the field beneath the hair bun. Nicely struck throughout. From a mintage of only 4,440 circulation strikes.(Registry values: N1793)
1889 $10 MS60 NGC. This popular, later-date ten has an impressively low mintage of only 4,440 pieces. The surfaces on this piece display yellow-orange color with slightly reflective surfaces. The devices are nicely struck, though the surfaces have numerous, significant abrasions. Census: 22 in 60, 27 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1890-CC $10 AU55 PCGS. The 1890-CC is an elusive Carson City issue courtesy of its low mintage of 17,500 pieces. Only a single coin has been certified above MS63. The present lightly circulated example has bold definition and an absence of consequential marks.(Registry values: N991)
1890-CC $10 AU58 NGC. Boldly impressed with bright yellow-gold color and great eye appeal. Light but distinct rub is noted on the curl directly over Liberty's ear.(Registry values: N991)
1890-CC $10 AU58 NGC. Both sides of this near-Mint Carson City ten retain considerable swirling luster, satiny on the obverse and flashy on the reverse. Well-defined and attractive overall, though a long abrasion is noted on Liberty's portrait and traces of alloy are present near the rims.(Registry values: N991)
1890-CC $10 MS62 PCGS. An attractive representative of this later Carson City issue, well struck with vibrant luster and hints of apricot against straw-gold surfaces. The numerous minor abrasions that limit the grade have surprisingly little impact on the overall eye appeal, and though the population distribution skews toward lower About Uncirculated, MS62 and better pieces remain elusive. Population: 33 in 62, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1891-CC $10 MS60 NGC. Luster brightens the devices and borders of this sharply struck Carson City type coin. Abrasions are scattered but moderate, and noticeable only near the chin and the D in the denomination.(Registry values: N991)
1891-CC $10 MS61 PCGS. FS-501, repunched mintmark. Peach-gold surfaces are blushed with traces of mint-green. The strongest luster resides in the interstices of and the areas around the well struck design elements. Distributed light marks are noted over each side.(Registry values: N1793)
1891-CC $10 MS62 PCGS. Impressively detailed with primarily straw-gold color that shows occasional wheat and sun overtones. Solidly struck and shining with few overt abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)
1892-CC $10 AU58 NGC. Sharply struck with ample, satiny luster. The prevailing color is dusky gold-orange, though hints of peach are also visible. Just a touch of rub is present. NGC has graded 38 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1892-CC $10 AU58 NGC. This is the highest grade likely to be encountered by most collectors as Mint State pieces are scarce. Considerable luster endows the yellow-gold surfaces of this near-Mint State coin and a well executed strike emboldens the devices. The few marks are inoffensive.(Registry values: N1793)
1892-CC $10 AU58 PCGS. A lustrous yellow-orange piece, well struck with just a touch of friction. Despite the mintage of 40,000, high by Carson City standards, examples are elusive in all grades.
Population: 21 in 58, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Population: 21 in 58, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1892-O $10 MS61 NGC. This sharply struck O-mint representative displays attractive yellow-gold patina blushed with light tan. Minute marks result in occasional breaks in the luster flow.(Registry values: N991)
1892-O $10 MS62 NGC. This New Orleans eagle has a small mintage of 28,688 pieces. A number have survived in Mint State, but NGC has yet to certify any above the MS62 level. This lustrous and sharply struck representative has only one noticeable mark, near star 2, and the surfaces are otherwise only minimally abraded.(Registry values: N1793)
1892-S $10 MS63 PCGS. From a mintage of 115,500 pieces, the 1892-S Liberty Head eagle was represented in a small hoard that surfaced in the late seventies. The date is reasonably available in lower Mint State grades, but becomes quite scarce at the Select level. Only a single coin has been certified in higher numeric grade, an NGC graded MS64 example (3/10). The present coin is well struck on the obverse, with a little softness showing on the curls. The reverse strike is sharp and well detailed. Both sides display lustrous surfaces, with a few marks on Liberty's throat and the obverse field defining the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1892-S $10 MS63 PCGS. Soft luster exudes from the peach-gold surfaces of this sharply struck Select ten dollar. This satiny representative is not without scattered surface marks, but is clearly a notch above what is normally located. Population: 47 in 63, 0 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1893-CC $10 AU50 NGC. The amber-gold fields retain some of their original luster, despite light wear distributed over the surfaces. Nicely struck with a typical assortment of small abrasions and handling marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1893-CC $10 AU55 NGC. A light yellow example of the final Carson City eagle coinage, struck in the year that the Nevada Mint ceased coinage operations for good. The facility later served as an assay office, and today it is a museum.
In addition to its final year of issue desirability, this piece is also in demand as a scarce, low mintage date. It has sharp design elements with minor surface marks on each side.(Registry values: N1793)
In addition to its final year of issue desirability, this piece is also in demand as a scarce, low mintage date. It has sharp design elements with minor surface marks on each side.(Registry values: N1793)
1893-O $10 MS62 NGC. The '93-O has a meager mintage of 17,000 pieces and is unknown in grades above MS63. At the MS62 level, it is a scarce and popular New Orleans issue. This apricot-gold representative has good luster, a bold strike, and a noticeable mark on the bust tip that limits the grade. Census: 69 in 62, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1893-S $10 MS63 PCGS. The 1893-S is a conditionally rare issue typically encountered in AU58 through MS62 grades, held back by field marks that, if sufficiently prevalent, impair the luster. The present Select example is certainly nicer than the usual '93-S, since the lustrous surfaces display only scattered minor marks. Population: 40 in 63, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1894-O $10 MS61 NGC. This scarce New Orleans ten is boldly impressed and displays ample luster, especially on the reverse. Marks are unexpectedly few and minor, although traces of struck-in grease are noted near the profile.(Registry values: N1793)
1894-O $10 MS62 NGC. A moderately abraded yellow-gold representative with good luster and a bold strike. All New Orleans tens are scarce in Mint State, and the '94-O is no exception. Census: 50 in 62, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1894-S $10 AU58 NGC. San Francisco struck only 25,000 eagles in 1894, and most of those pieces encountered heavy circulation. Only a trace of friction is present on the well struck highpoints of this piece. The luminous yellow-orange surfaces show deeper color around the devices. Census: 34 in 58, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1894-S $10 AU58 NGC. Bright luster dominates the borders and device interstices. The only consequential mark is above the eagle's head. A mintage of just 25,000 pieces ensures the scarcity of this little-saved and underappreciated issue. Census: 34 in 58, 19 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1895-O $10 MS62 NGC. Yellow-gold and mint-green patination adorns both sides of this O-mint eagle and a well executed strike imparts strong definition to the design elements. Scattered marks limit the grade. Census: 83 in 62, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1895-S $10 AU55 PCGS. Intense gold-orange luster persists despite a touch of wear on the well-defined devices. Scattered abrasions in the mildly reflective fields contribute to the grade. Population: 39 in 55, 23 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1895-S $10 AU58 NGC. Sharply defined design elements show luster in their interstices and around their borders. This is a pleasing yellow-gold, lightly marked piece. Census: 44 in 58, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1896 $10 MS63 NGC. This low mintage Philadelphia ten has shimmering luster, sun-gold color, and an exemplary strike. Faint grazes are distributed, and a minor scrape is noted near star 3.(Registry values: N1793)
1896-S $10 MS61 NGC. The '96-S is a much better date that is seldom available in Mint State. The present khaki-gold representative is sharply impressed and only lightly abraded. The grade is decided by the luster extent, which is generous. Census: 28 in 61, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1896-S $10 MS61 NGC. Considerable luster is available on the yellow-gold surfaces. Well struck save for the usual softness in the hair over Liberty's ear. The scattered light marks are fewer than what might be expected for the grade. Census: 28 in 61, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1897 $10 MS64 NGC. Highly attractive yellowish-tan coloration adorns the lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem ten dollar. Sharply struck and showing just a few minor grazes. Great overall eye appeal!(Registry values: N1793)
1897-O $10 MS61 PCGS. Crisply defined with impressive yellow-gold luster. Extensive mild to moderate abrasions pepper the fields, and a line of reed marks is noted under Liberty's chin, but the eye appeal is solid for the grade.(Registry values: N991)
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: 52 in 62, 24 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1899-O $10 MS62 NGC. A well struck example that has good luster and moderately abraded fields. There is a spot of purple patina between the scroll and the left wing. Available through MS61, scarce in MS62 and MS63, and rare any finer. Census: 13 in 62, 10 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1900 $10 MS65 NGC. A lively Gem representative of this turn-of-the-century issue, crisply detailed overall with only slight softness on a handful of the obverse stars. Bold yellow-gold luster has a slight satiny component. An elusive date in MS65 and extremely rare any finer, with just four such coins known to NGC (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1900 $10 MS65 NGC. This attractive green-gold eagle exhibits vibrant luster and an intricate strike. Faint grazes are distributed but do not deny the eye appeal. The 1900 is more available in Mint State than its mintage implies, but Gems are undeniably scarce. Census: 58 in 65, 4 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1900-S $10 MS62 NGC. This San Francisco Mint issue is scarce above the MS62 level. This example is sharply struck, with nearly full mint luster and appealing greenish-apricot toning. A typical number of superficial abrasions are seen on each side for the grade. Census: 13 in 62, 9 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1901 $10 MS65 PCGS. Khaki-gold toning visits this lustrous and boldly struck Liberty gold type coin. Delicate grazes are confirmed by careful rotation, but there are no detracting bagmarks. Among the more available issues at the MS65 level, although PCGS has certified only a single example above MS66.(Registry values: N2998)
1901-O $10 MS63 PCGS. While the 1901-O is not the type coin that the 1901-S is (in fact, it is far from it), it is a relatively available O-mint ten. In MS63, though, it is far less available with less than 75 coins known. This is a well, but not fully struck example that has lovely orange-gold, satiny luster. The surfaces are also lightly abraded for an MS63. Population: 49 in 63, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1901-S $10 MS64 NGC. The 1901-S eagle is among the most available Liberty Head eagles, but it is also a well-produced issue, occasionally available up through the MS67 level. This is a well-struck near-Gem with frosty luster over antique-gold surfaces, with only a few stray ticks, none overly distracting. A number of small die cracks add to the interest and appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1901-S $10 MS64 NGC. A charming gold type coin that provides unencumbered luster and refreshingly smooth fields. A few translucent traces of residue are observed in the hair above the ERT in LIBERTY.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1901-S $10 MS64 PCGS. Rich butter-yellow color with orange overtones dominates the eye appeal of this satiny near-Gem. Excellent design definition with wispy scattered marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1901-S $10 MS65 PCGS. CAC. This splendid Gem representative possesses apricot centers and olive-green borders. The strike is full, and both sides are impressively preserved. Even casual gold collectors know that the 1901-S is common in typical Mint State, but Gems are subject to ceaseless type demand.(Registry values: N2998)
1901-S $10 MS66 PCGS. The 1901-S eagle is a plentiful date in all grades up to the Premium Gem level. However, the issue becomes quite scarce in grades above MS66. The present coin is a spectacular Premium Gem, with vibrant luster and exemplary striking details on all devices. The surfaces are enhanced by accents of greenish-gold and rose color.(Registry values: N4719)
1902-S $10 MS64 PCGS. Pale straw-gold surfaces show suggestions of orange at the margins and a diagonal streak of amber from the left end of the reverse scroll to the base of the eagle's neck. Well-defined and shining.(Registry values: N1793)
1903 $10 MS64 PCGS. Fully struck and lustrous with only faint luster grazes defining the grade. The lower mintage 1903 is very scarce at the MS64 level, and is a rarity any finer. Population: 52 in 64, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1903-O $10 MS62 NGC. Lustrous brass-gold surfaces exhibit sharply struck design elements. A few light marks barely preclude the next highest grade. Very scarce any finer.(Registry values: N991)
1903-O $10 MS63 PCGS. Fully struck and lustrous with attractive surfaces despite inconspicuous field marks beneath the chin. New Orleans Motto eagles are low mintage, and although several such issues are collectible in abraded Mint State, all are very scarce at the Select level. Population: 88 in 63, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1903-S $10 MS64 NGC. CAC. Satiny yellow-orange luster fuels the eye appeal of this near-Gem. Sharply detailed throughout the central devices, though the star closest to the tip of the coronet shows a measure of softness.(Registry values: N1793)
1904 $10 MS63 NGC. CAC. Rich orange overtones dominate the margins, while the satiny but shining centers have a more yellow-gold appearance. Well-defined with numerous scattered marks but no singularly mentionable flaws. NGC has graded 41 numerically finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1904 $10 MS64 NGC. An intricately struck yellow-gold representative with vibrant luster and only moderate field marks. The 1904 is a decidedly better date at the MS64 level, due to its low mintage of 161,900 pieces. Census: 36 in 64, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1904-O $10 MS63 PCGS. While the 1904-O eagle is a relatively common issue from the New Orleans Mint, this is an uncommonly fine example and certainly above average in terms of the coins usually encountered. This especially attractive piece has much to commend it: sharp strike, clean surfaces for the grade, and lovely orange-lilac color.(Registry values: N2998)
1904-O $10 MS63 PCGS. This conditionally scarce New Orleans type coin exhibits unencumbered luster and a bold strike. The fields display only faint grazes, and the cheek is typically abraded. The ten dollar piece was a favorite of the Louisiana facility, as it was struck more years than any other gold denomination. Population: 71 in 63, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1904-O $10 MS63 PCGS. Despite the mintage exceeding 100,000 pieces, the Select grade is seldom exceeded by survivors of the 1904-O eagle production. This MS63 coin offers lots of vibrant luster over radiant, mellow reddish-gold surfaces. Light field chatter precludes an even finer grade, but the strike is close to full, save for the hair over the ear. The eye appeal is remarkable. Population: 71 in 63, 15 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1905 $10 MS63 PCGS. Strong sun-yellow luster filters through light patina, indicative of long-term storage. A well-defined, minimally abraded example of this 20th century Liberty eagle issue. PCGS has graded 96 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1905 $10 MS64 PCGS. An intricately struck and lustrous canary-gold near-Gem. The fields and devices have only delicate marks. At the MS64 level, much scarcer than the 1901-S, although the 1905 trades with a minimum premium over type. Population: 74 in 64, 22 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1905-S $10 MS61 NGC. A decisive strike leaves sharp detail on the design motifs of this yellow-gold and light tan S-mint ten dollar. Several small marks interrupt the luster flow. Census: 68 in 61, 26 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1905-S $10 MS62 NGC. The 1905-S is the key to a 20th century set of Liberty eagles, despite its seemingly plentiful mintage of 369,250 pieces. Apparently, most went into circulation, and few were set aside for bank reserves. This sharply struck and lustrous example gives the initial impression of a higher grade. Clusters of subtle marks above the olive branch and near star 4 require patience to locate. Census: 21 in 62, 5 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1906-D $10 MS64 NGC. Dusky gold-orange surfaces have potent satiny luster on this D-mint eagle from that facility's first year of full operation. Decisive design definition completes the eye appeal. NGC has certified 25 numerically finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1906-D $10 MS64 NGC. This pleasing example has fully orange-gold luster with excellent design definition on both sides. A few trivial marks are noted, but the overall surface quality is excellent. NGC has only certified 25 finer examples of the 1906-D eagle (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1906-D $10 MS65 NGC. The first Denver Mint eagle was coined in 1906, with a total mintage that approached 1 million coins. We have only handled a dozen Gem or finer examples of the 1906-D eagle in the last 17 years, attesting to its importance as a condition rarity. This piece is boldly detailed with rich yellow-gold luster and excellent aesthetic appeal. A couple of small depressions in the right obverse field are actually planchet depressions, present in the planchet at the time of striking. Census: 23 in 65, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1906-O $10 MS62 NGC. This date was apparently not found to any great extent in European hoards, as Uncirculated examples are scarce (Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth, 2006). This MS62 specimen displays glowing luster emanating from orange-gold surfaces that yield sharply struck design elements. Census: 59 in 62, 12 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1907 $10 MS64 NGC. CAC. Deep orange color at the outer zones yellows closer to the centers. A lustrous near-Gem from the final year of the Liberty design, solidly struck and appealing.(Registry values: N1793)
1907 $10 MS64 NGC. Strong gold-orange color throughout with occasional elements of lighter yellow. Bold and satiny luster lends this well struck Choice coin great eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1907 $10 MS64 NGC. CAC. Excellent design definition with bold butter-yellow and orange luster that holds a touch of satin. This noteworthy near-Gem shows a handful of small abrasions on the portrait. NGC has graded 91 numerically finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1907-D $10 MS64 NGC. Most certified Mint State 1907-D tens are at the low end of the grading scale. Near-Gems, such as the specimen in the present lot, can be challenging, and Gems are rare. Lustrous peach-gold surfaces exhibit sharply struck design elements. A few minute obverse marks define the grade. Census: 5 in 64, 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1907-S $10 MS62 NGC. Impressively detailed with bright luster, straw-gold through the centers with deeper yellow along the rims. Scattered light abrasions contribute to the grade. NGC has graded 46 numerically finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
Indian Eagles
1907 $10 No Periods MS62 PCGS. Lustrous, original greenish-gold surfaces affirm the quality of this nicely struck first year Indian eagle. The reverse field has a few faint slide marks, and a small planchet flaw (as made) is near the bust truncation.(Registry values: N991)
1907 $10 No Periods MS63 NGC. A beautiful gold type coin that has smooth fields, nicely struck devices, and an unblemished portrait. 1907 Indian tens are found with little difficulty in scuffy Uncirculated grades, but the present piece is much nicer than the customary Select example.(Registry values: N1793)
1907 $10 No Periods MS64 NGC. Both sides of this near-Gem radiate blazing luster from peach-gold surfaces imbued with whispers of mint-green. A well executed strike imparts strong definition to the design elements save for the typical minor softness in the central hair details. Some scattered light obverse marks preclude Gem classification.(Registry values: N2998)
1907 $10 No Periods MS64 PCGS. CAC. A delightful near-Gem that is solid for the grade, according to CAC, this piece has fully brilliant and frosty yellow luster with amazing surfaces and bold design features. Although a common date, the 1907 No Periods eagle is elusive in higher Mint State grades. The average certified grade is only MS61.(Registry values: N2998)
1907 $10 No Periods MS65 NGC. This magnificently unabraded Gem displays the blended lime and apricot toning often seen on long-undisturbed 20th century Federal gold coins. Luster shimmers across boldly struck and highly pleasing surfaces. Uncirculated first-year Indian eagles have returned in quantity from European bank hoards, but most were carelessly shipped or stored, and Gems are scarce.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1908 $10 No Motto MS61 NGC. Soft yellow-gold luster with greenish overtones and small patches of alloy. Well struck with several digs and abrasions noted on the portrait. Envelope included.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1908 $10 Motto MS62 PCGS. This smooth apricot-gold Indian ten has a nice strike and sweeping luster. Saint-Gaudens omitted IN GOD WE TRUST from his 1907 design, since money could be used for gambling or other vices. Congress saw matters differently, and the Motto was restored in 1908.(Registry values: N991)
1908 $10 Motto MS63 ANACS. A greenish-gold example from the second consecutive transitional year of ten dollar production. Shimmering luster sweeps undisturbed surfaces. Boldly struck and pleasing for the designated grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1908 $10 Motto MS64 PCGS. CAC. A large mintage of 341,300 Motto eagles was achieved by the Philadelphia Mint in 1908. The date is easy to locate in Mint State grades, making it a popular choice with type collectors. The present coin is sharply struck, with strong satiny luster. A short horizontal scratch on Liberty's neck is the only mark of note. Overall eye appeal is outstanding, as attested by the CAC sticker.(Registry values: N2998)
1908-S $10 AU55 PCGS. Numerous tiny surface marks are present on each side of this Choice AU. Otherwise, it is an attractive piece with light yellow surfaces and nearly full luster. Only a trace of wear is evident on the high points.(Registry values: N991)
1910 $10 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Intense sun-yellow luster dominates the eye appeal of this Select example. Modestly patinated at the left obverse margin with wispy abrasions in the fields accounting for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1910 $10 MS64 NGC. Despite the relatively small mintage (318,500 circulation pieces) enough were saved to satisfy collector demand in Mint State. The satin-like surfaces of this near-Gem display peach-gold patina imbued with hints of light green. Sharply struck on the design elements. Some minor surface and rim marks preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)
1910 $10 MS64 NGC. The 1910 Indian Head eagle is an available date and an appropriate choice for a type set at the MS64 level. The present coin displays frosty lustrous surfaces, with a slightly granular texture. The pleasing yellow-gold color is highlighted with hints of rose. A few tiny handling marks in the reverse field are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1910-D $10 MS64 PCGS. Light yellow-gold shadings such as straw and canary are most prominent on this well-defined Choice coin. Shallow luster grazes to the left of the portrait contribute to the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1911 $10 MS63 NGC. Both sides of this Select eagle display considerable "flash" and exhibit well defined devices. The occasional minute marks are fewer than what might be expected for the designated grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1911 $10 MS64 NGC. CAC. The 1911 is a frequently encountered P-mint and a date that is often used as a type coin. This is a lovely, upper-end example that displays rich reddish tinged gold color, the usual satin finish, and matte-like finish. The only marks of any note are located on the highpoint of the Indian's cheek and in the right reverse field below the second A in AMERICA.(Registry values: N1793)
1911 $10 MS65 PCGS. The strong mint luster and full strike that the 1911 is known for is certainly present on this piece. The surfaces exude bright, swirling mint frost that is seldom interrupted by abrasions of any size. Curiously, while known as a type coin, there are only 58 Gems that have been certified by PCGS (3/10), far fewer than the 1932 or 1926 issues.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D $10 XF45 NGC. A mere 30,100 eagles were coined in Denver in 1911. Traces of luster occur in the recesses of this Choice XF specimen. Yellow-gold surfaces are well defined and minimally marked.(Registry values: N991)
1911-D $10 MS60 PCGS. From a low mintage of 30,100 pieces, the 1911-D Indian Head eagle is the leading condition rarity of the series. Even lower Mint State examples of this date are elusive. The present coin is well struck, with average mint luster, and slightly granular surfaces. Numerous scattered handling marks are typical of the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-S $10 AU58 NGC. Peach-gold surfaces retain an ample amount of luster and display well defined design motifs. A minimally marked and highly appealing eagle.(Registry values: N991)
1912 $10 MS63 PCGS. Both sides have potent luster, with that of the obverse more satiny. Rich yellow-orange coloration is a touch more intense on the reverse. Outstanding eye appeal for the Select designation with few significant flaws.(Registry values: N1793)
1913-S $10 AU58 PCGS. CAC. The mintage of 66,000 pieces is the first indicator of this issue's rarity. Apparently an attempt was made to circulate that small mintage as most survivors encountered are in the VF-XF grade range. A near-mint example such as this is a significant coin for the specialist as few Uncirculated coins are known. The surfaces on this coin display nearly complete mint luster, but each side is peppered with numerous small to medium sized abrasions.(Registry values: N1793)
1914 $10 MS63 NGC. Well-defined with strong yellow-gold luster that shows touches of orange. This attractive Select coin shows a handful of wispy abrasions in the fields which contribute to the grade. Collector's 2x2 cardboard holder included.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1915 $10 MS64 NGC. CAC. This is a fairly well-made and available issue at the Gem level for a price, although near-Gems such as the present piece are much more frequently found. This MS64 coin offers rich cartwheel luster over antique-gold surfaces, with a couple of small brownish patina streaks in the fields on each side. A scattered abrasion here and there preclude an even finer grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S $10 MS61 PCGS. The small mintage of 59,000 pieces for the 1915-S eagle made this a key issue at the outset, and the subsequent meltage was large since few escaped to Europe to be repatriated later. This is an orange-gold example with much more eye appeal than the MS61 grade might indicate. Generous luster proceeds from both sides, and while numerous abrasions pepper the obverse, the reverse is relatively clean in comparison.(Registry values: N2998)
1926 $10 MS64 NGC. A splendid khaki-gold Choice Indian type coin that provides vibrant luster, a crisp strike, and attractive preservation. Between 1916 and 1931, the Philadelphia Mint only struck eagles in 1926, an indication that the denomination was largely superseded by the double eagle.(Registry values: N1793)
1926 $10 MS65 NGC. After a five-year hiatus, coinage of ten dollar gold pieces resumed in 1926 with a large mintage of more than 1 million pieces at the Philadelphia Mint. The 1926 Indian Head eagle is an available date in grades up to the Gem level today, but the issue is scarce in any finer grade. The present coin is a lustrous and sharply struck Gem example. A few handling marks and luster grazes are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1926 $10 MS65 PCGS. The 1926 eagle is the second most available date of the series today, behind the 1932. However, David Akers reports Gem examples are "somewhat scarce from a market availability standpoint." The present coin is a sharply struck Gem, with excellent luster. The surfaces are an attractive orange-gold, with lilac interspersed on the reverse, and show fewer handling marks than usual for this date.(Registry values: N2998)
1932 $10 MS64 NGC. This stunning example has highly lustrous and fully brilliant with light yellow surfaces and sharp design details. The 1932 is one of the most common Indian eagles, and the only gold coin from the 1930s that is affordable.(Registry values: N1793)
1932 $10 MS65 NGC. A sharply struck and shining representative of this penultimate Saint-Gaudens eagle issue, one that boasts the highest mintage of the series and a reputation as a type collector's dream. This Gem fits the bill, with great straw-to-lemon color in the yellow-gold fields, a bold strike, and effusive luster.(Registry values: N2998)
Liberty Double Eagles
1850 $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU Details. The light cleaning does not negate the luster that still remains in the protected areas of the well-defined design motifs. The surfaces are bright yellow-gold, and there are numerous small abrasions that are peppered over each side. A popular, first-year issue.(Registry values: N1793)
1850 $20 AU55 NGC. The 1850 double eagle is important as the first year of issue for the double eagle denomination, created in direct response to the discovery of gold in California. This lustrous Choice AU piece has bright green-gold luster with pleasing surfaces bearing only a few trivial marks on each side. In addition to its desirability to specialist collectors, the date is desirable to type collectors who seek first year of issue type coins.(Registry values: N1793)
1850 $20 AU55 NGC. Demand for the first-year 1850 double eagle appears to be unceasing, both from type collectors and from the increasing numbers of collectors of solely gold coins. Much luster radiates from the orange-gold surfaces on this Choice AU piece. Numerous abrasions pepper both sides, consistent with a short spate in circulation.(Registry values: N1793)
1850-O $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF45 Details. Peach-gold surfaces reveal fine hairlines and relatively well defined devices. A few minute surface and rim marks are noted.(Registry values: N1793)
1851 $20 --Obverse Damage--NGC. AU Details. Yellow-gold surfaces are imbued with traces of light green and exhibit well struck devices and a good amount of luster in the recessed areas. The only marks of note are a patch of fine pinscratches between stars 6 and 7, accounting for the NGC disclaimer. Otherwise, a rather nice double eagle.(Registry values: N1793)
1851 $20 MS60 PCGS. In its first three years of the new double eagle denomination, the Philadelphia Mint struck more than 6.5 million examples, coined largely from the newly mined California gold. This second-year issue is heavily peppered with bagmarks but has full mint luster throughout the yellow-gold surfaces. Population: 8 in 60, 97 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1851-O $20 XF45 PCGS. CAC. Sun-gold surfaces remain subtly lustrous at the margins with traces of orange color also present. Better-defined on the right with light, even wear across the surfaces. Scattered wispy abrasions are consistent with a short time in circulation. An appealing example of this earlier O-mint double eagle issue.(Registry values: N991)
1851-O $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Yellow-gold surfaces display traces of luster in the recesses and are well defined. Some fine hairlines are visible under a loupe. Small grease marks cross the central reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1851-O $20 AU53 PCGS. Yellow-gold surfaces show ample green-gold elements on this moderately abraded but minimally worn example. The definition on Liberty's portrait is decidedly above-average, though the numerous marks scattered on and around her face weigh on the grade. Still, a high-end representative of this antebellum double eagle issue. Population: 39 in 53, 56 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1852 $20 AU50 PCGS. Repunched Date, FS-301. Under magnification, the repunching to the north is plainly visible. Well struck with considerable yellow-orange luster remaining, though the surfaces also show a number of light marks and scrapes.
1852 $20 AU58 PCGS. Most of the luster remains intact on this near-Mint State orange-gold survivor from the mintage of 2 million coins. The strike is bold if not full. Light high-point wear appears, consistent with the grade, but abrasions are few and minor. Population: 69 in 58, 67 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N991)
1852-O $20 Genuine PCGS. 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, this coin has the details of a AU specimen that has been cleaned with reverse damage. It appears that a small X scratch in the right reverse field is the cause of the PCGS description on this otherwise pleasing yellow example.
1852-O $20 AU53 PCGS. This is an exceptional example with mirrored, prooflike fields and minor surface marks that are entirely trivial. The green-gold appearance is a direct result of the California mined gold that supplied most of the raw material for the New Orleans Mint during the first few years of the 1850s.(Registry values: N1793)
1853 $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Orange-gold surfaces retain some luster in the recesses despite the light cleaning. A well struck piece that is not unduly abraded.(Registry values: N991)
1853-O $20 XF45 PCGS. The 1853-O twenty is scarce in circulated grades and very rare in Mint State. The fields of this yellow-gold Choice XF example display partially prooflike tendencies that highlight somewhat the motifs. While most coins are softly struck in the centers, the present coin is uniformly defined throughout. Distributed marks are not out of the ordinary.(Registry values: N1793)
1855 $20 XF45 PCGS. Generally well detailed, except for some weakness in Liberty's hair. Yellow-gold patina overlays surfaces that show some luster in the protected areas. A few small abrasions are scattered about, including on Liberty's cheek.(Registry values: N991)
1855 $20 AU55 NGC. The wheat-gold surfaces of this Choice AU double eagle display traces of luster in the recessed areas of the well defined design motifs. Distributed small to moderate marks are in concert with a large gold coin having seen some circulation. Scarce in AU and rare in Mint State.(Registry values: N1793)
1855-S $20 AU55 NGC. Bright yellow-gold surfaces with a sprinkling of alloy in the left obverse field. Appealing despite a cluster of shallow marks over Liberty's brow.(Registry values: N1793)
1856 $20 AU55 NGC. Lightly marked surfaces retain excellent yellow-gold luster with sharp design features. The 1856 twenty was unrepresented in the treasure discoveries of the last couple decades. The majority of coins found were minted at San Francisco rather than Philadelphia.(Registry values: N1793)
1856-S $20 AU58 PCGS. Not specifically provenanced to a source, though the intense yellow-orange luster is suggestive of the S.S. Central America coins, and this date was considered elusive in higher grades prior to that shipwreck discovery. Scattered wispy abrasions through the fields lead to moderately marked devices that show slight friction. Population: 33 in 58, 46 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
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 1857-O twenties, this piece has bright, reflective surfaces. Each side is 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)
1857-S $20 AU55 NGC. Both sides have reflective surfaces with bright yellow and orange-gold color. Minor hairlines are evident, as are a few scattered contact marks. The reverse has a small lump on the rim below the mintmark, perhaps a rim break, although we cannot be certain while the coin remains in its holder. Prior to the discovery of the S.S. Central America, this date was mostly available in the VF to XF grade range. It is unknown whether or not this particular coin came from the shipwreck.(Registry values: N1793)
1857-S $20 MS61 NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Variety 20G, a scarcer reverse. A lovely Mint State example with satiny lemon-yellow luster and reflective fields. This piece has a few grade-limiting marks. The design definition is excellent, and it retains substantial eye appeal. Accompanied by the wooden case of distribution (lid detached).(Registry values: N2998)
1857-S $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Although unidentified, the pattern of color on each side suggests that this is one of the S.S. Central America treasure coins. The obverse is mostly light yellow with deeper yellow and orange at the borders. The reverse is mostly deeper yellow with lighter gold at the center. A wonderful 1857-S double eagle for the type collector.(Registry values: N4719)
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. Moderate abrasions are scattered across each side, and a minor rim bump is noted just to the left of the date. Census: 24 in 50, 70 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1859-S $20 AU58 NGC. CAC. Despite a high mintage, the 1859-S is scarce and highly desirable in near-Mint or Mint State grades. NGC has only certified 21 finer examples (3/10). The issue came after the loss of the S.S. Central America, but far enough before the loss of the S.S. Republic and S.S. Brother Jonathan that few examples were found in either of those treasures. This pleasing green-gold example has exceptional luster with hints of pale rose toning.(Registry values: N1793)
1860 $20 AU55 NGC. Considerable reflective luster remains in the yellow-orange fields of this Choice AU example. Softly struck high points are dulled by wear, creating a sense of contrast. Few significant abrasions.(Registry values: N991)
1860 $20 MS61 NGC. CAC. Most well known in the Type One series of double eagles is the 1861 issue; however, the 1860 is much scarcer, despite a mintage of more than half a million twenties. This piece is lustrous and sharply struck with frosty mint brilliance. Light yellow surfaces have a few minor marks on each side as expected. Census: 33 in 61, 17 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1861 $20 --Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Unc Details. Signs of cleaning are slight on this lovely 1861 double eagle, which boasts radiant luster over orange-gold surfaces. A noticeable tick appears in the left obverse field and some smaller abrasions are scattered about, but the surfaces nonetheless boast much appeal and a good strike.(Registry values: N2998)
1861-S $20 XF45 ANACS. Despite appreciable wear, the moderately abraded yellow-gold surfaces of this Choice XF coin show considerable radiance. Slight striking softness is visible at the centers.(Registry values: N991)
1863 $20 XF45 NGC. A still-lustrous Choice XF example of this popular and elusive Civil War issue, dusky orange-gold color with a slightly brighter reverse. While the wear pattern on the portrait suggests striking softness, the reverse remains boldly defined. Scattered abrasions are typical for the time period, though a small scrape is noted at Liberty's lower neck and the upper left obverse rim shows a handful of light cuts.(Registry values: N991)
1864-S $20 AU53 PCGS. A formerly rare date that remains scarce in higher grades, despite a number of pieces found in the S.S. Republic and S.S. Brother Jonathan treasures. This example is highly lustrous with slightly reflective light yellow-gold surfaces and a hint of cameo contrast.(Registry values: N1793)
1864-S $20 AU55 PCGS. CAC. A highly lustrous butter-yellow example with only a trace of rub on the high points. This splendid piece has excellent design definition. Delicate rose toning adds to the overall aesthetic desirability. Here is a great coin for the type collector or double eagle admirer.(Registry values: N1793)
1864-S $20 AU55 PCGS. Ample luster resides on the brass-gold surfaces of this Choice AU specimen, and a suitable strike leaves relatively sharp definition over the design elements. There are no more marks than what might be expected for a lightly circulated coin. Hoards from the discoveries of the S.S. Brother Jonathan and the S.S. Republic increased the supply of these coins for collectors, although supply remains scarce relative to demand.(Registry values: N1793)
1866-S $20 No Motto--Cleaned--ANACS. XF45 Details. The last No Motto double eagle issue, the 1866-S Type One, is prized today regardless of condition. The present survivor is well struck for the time with modest wear, and the scattered abrasions on and near the portrait are only mildly distracting in context. Semi-bright surfaces are hairlined from a past cleaning.(Registry values: N2998)
1866 $20 XF45 PCGS. Rich yellow-gold surfaces offer flickers of luster in the fields. This Type Two twenty has numerous moderate abrasions on and near the portrait, but it also offers considerable eye appeal. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N991)
1869-S $20 AU58 PCGS. A few incredible higher Mint State (MS63-MS64) coins are known of this issue, but it is nonetheless conditionally quite rare as such. Most Mint State examples only manage MS60 or MS61. This near-Mint State coin offers mellow orange-gold surfaces with lots of vibrant luster remaining. Moderate abrasions dot the surfaces, few of singular import. Population: 46 in 58, 45 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1870 $20 AU53 PCGS. While this date's Carson City counterpart gets most of the attention, the Philadelphia version is quietly elusive, an understated challenge to date collectors. This lightly circulated example has remarkably reflective lemon-yellow fields and well-defined devices. Wispy lines and a few sharper marks combine to account for the grade. Population: 21 in 53, 64 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1870-S $20 AU55 NGC. Yellow-gold surfaces exhibit traces of luster in the protected areas of this Choice AU S-mint specimen. Well defined and revealing distributed small marks.(Registry values: N991)
1870-S $20 AU58 NGC. The year and mintmark combination "1870-S" brings a sparkle to any seasoned numismatist's eye, as they know that the various coinage denominations run the gamut from common for the double eagle, to rare for the eagle, to extremely rare for the silver dollar, to unique for the three dollar gold and Seated half dime, to unknown for the Seated quarter. This near-Mint State double eagle offers lovely orange-gold surfaces with good luster and only minor, scattered abrasions that are a bit more prominent on the reverse.(Registry values: N991)
1871-S $20 AU55 PCGS. A sun-gold Choice AU example of this conditionally scarce Type Two issue. Luster dominates the reverse and illuminates protected portions of the obverse. Marks are relatively minor given the weight, alloy, and diameter.(Registry values: N991)
1871-S $20 MS60 NGC. The 1871-S double eagle is plentiful through the AU level of preservation but is scarce in Mint State. This Uncirculated example displays partially prooflike fields that highlight somewhat the well impressed design motifs. Scattered light marks limit the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1871-S $20 MS61 PCGS. CAC. A remarkable and rare example, despite the mintage of 928,000 pieces. This one is prooflike with myriad tiny nicks but none of any significance. It is surprisingly nice for an example of the date with a very low PCGS population.
This example has an extremely small mintmark that is centered over the right upright of the N in TWENTY. The mintmark is actually smaller than a single border dentil. Minor die varieties of Liberty double eagles have been little studied over the years, and represent an area for great numismatic research.(Registry values: N2998)
This example has an extremely small mintmark that is centered over the right upright of the N in TWENTY. The mintmark is actually smaller than a single border dentil. Minor die varieties of Liberty double eagles have been little studied over the years, and represent an area for great numismatic research.(Registry values: N2998)
1872-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. While not so rare as its two CC-mint double eagle predecessors, the 1872-CC twenty commands respect regardless of condition. The gold-orange surfaces of this example are lightly abraded and extensively hairlined, most visibly at the lower obverse, but the coin's strength of detail is solid for its time.(Registry values: N1793)
1872-S $20 AU55 NGC. A still-lustrous Type Two twenty, yellow-orange with light wear across the high points. Scattered abrasions and rim bumps between 4 and 5 o'clock on the obverse contribute to the grade.(Registry values: N991)
1873 $20 Open 3 MS61 PCGS. CAC. Type Two twenties are elusive in Mint State, as they were never recovered in quantity from shipwrecks or foreign bank holdings. The present yellow gold type coin has sweeping luster and the expected number of faint obverse marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1873-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details Light green-gold surfaces are typical of the freshly mined Nevada gold that was used to mint these historic pieces. Traces of peripheral russet toning is present on each side. The surfaces exhibit a few typical, grade-consistent marks on each side.(Registry values: N2998)
1874-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. This Carson City Type Two twenty is subdued by a relatively mild cleaning, but marks are unimportant for the XF level. Glimpses of orange-tinged luster are particularly plentiful on the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1874-CC $20 --Obverse Damage--NGC. XF Details. Some luster remains on this green-gold example. The obverse has a large gash in Liberty's cheek that NGC describes as obverse damage. This is a pleasing piece despite the problem.(Registry values: N1793)
1875-CC $20 MS60 PCGS. CAC. The combination of green-gold and rose-gold on the frosty surfaces provides excellent eye appeal. This popular date is desirable in all grades, especially in any Mint State grade. Deeper olive patina adds to the presentation and ensures its originality.(Registry values: N1793)
1875-S $20 MS62 NGC. This amazing 1875-S twenty has satiny yellow luster with incredible mint brilliance. Both sides are bright yellow with faint taces of rose toning. The offering of an MS62 is important to the specialist, as few finer pieces have ever been graded. NGC has only certified 13 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1876 $20 MS62 PCGS. Heavy Motto. Attractive straw-gold color on the obverse with yellow-orange overtones on the reverse. This Mint State coin is well struck for a Type Two double eagle, though the definition on Liberty's hair is not absolute. Scattered wispy abrasions contribute to the grade. PCGS has certified 44 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1876-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. Yellow-gold surfaces have been slightly dulled by the light cleaning, though hints of luster still show in some of the protected areas. Nicely detailed and revealing the expected number of marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1876-S $20 MS62 PCGS. This Centennial-year S-mint issue engenders broad appeal in addition to its popular date and mintmark. Radiant cartwheel luster emanates from both sides, and the strike is close to full. Beautiful orange-gold predominating color complements glints of mint-green on the reverse. A sharp-looking Type Two double eagle, the last of the subtype with TWENTY D. on the reverse.(Registry values: N2998)
1876-S $20 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Here is a stunning Mint State 1876-S twenty with frosty gold luster and beautiful rose toning on each side. While the date is relative common, it is popular as the last year of issue for the Type Two double eagles with the abbreviated denomination "TWENTY D."(Registry values: N2998)
1877-CC $20 XF40 PCGS. The first CC-mint Type Three double eagle, with TWENTY DOLLARS spelled out on the reverse, the 1877-CC is usually found in XF to AU condition. This XF example has some muted luster still clinging to the orange-gold surfaces, along with quite a few mostly light bagmarks appearing on both sides.(Registry values: N1793)
1877-CC $20 XF45 NGC. In 1877 the design of this issue was modified by changing the value from TWENTY D. to TWENTY DOLLARS. Yellow-gold surfaces show traces of luster in the recesses, along with accents of reddish-gold. The design elements are relatively well defined, after accounting for high point wear. Light surface and rim marks are visible, more so on the obverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1877-S $20 MS61 NGC. A honey-gold Type Three example that has good luster and no obtrusive abrasions. Despite a healthy mintage of 1,735,000 pieces, the 1877-S is surprisingly elusive above the MS61 level.(Registry values: N991)
1878 $20 MS62 PCGS. The fields are faintly prooflike under a modicum of light abrasions that appear on each side, with the surfaces largely greenish-gold with glints of orange-gold. This issue is seldom seen so fine, and almost never finer: PCGS has certified only 37 examples in MS63 or higher grades (3/10). A well-struck coin, although not fully so.(Registry values: N1793)
1879-S $20 MS61 PCGS. This yellow-gold Type Three double eagle might grade higher except for the numerous abrasions, large and small, that dot the obverse. Some semiprooflikeness appears on that side--but much more prooflikeness appears on the reverse, which appears clearly to be a first strike from a fresh new die. Even on the reverse there are numerous abrasions, but the bright mirrors and intense cartwheel luster compensate in large degree.(Registry values: N1793)
1883-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. While this coin has been cleaned, the work was hardly improper, as it retains excellent eye appeal for the grade. A tiny rim bruise is evident at 3:30 on the obverse and the opposing point on the reverse.(Registry values: N1793)
1883-CC $20 --Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. A moderately hairlined and luminous yellow-gold example of this widely accumulated Carson City issue. The rims have a few small nicks, and the cheek just above the jaw displays an inconspicuous depression.(Registry values: N1793)
1883-CC $20 --Reverse Scratched--NGC. AU Details. Tiny pin scratches below the eagle's right wing prevent a grade. However, this attractive piece has light yellow surfaces and excellent eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1883-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Yellow-gold surfaces give off greenish hues and exhibit sharply struck design motifs. The luster flow is minimally interrupted by light marks.(Registry values: N2998)
1884-CC $20 --Obverse Scratched, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. Green-gold surfaces have a few minor marks and bumps. However, this piece also has a small scratch behind the lower curls.(Registry values: N1793)
1884-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. This bright yellow example has been cleaned and now has a reflective appearance with slight evidence of cameo contrast. Very little actual wear is visible on either side.(Registry values: N1793)
1884-CC $20 AU55 NGC. Rich yellow-orange luster shows only faint fading from brief circulation. Wear is light and even across the devices, leaving the essentially sharp design definition on the portrait intact. Scattered pinpoint marks affect the fields, and a shallow depression is visible below Liberty's eye, but the visual appeal is solid for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1887-S $20 MS62 NGC. Although the 1887-S twenty is relatively plentiful in MS62, it is a major condition rarity in MS63 or finer. That means that MS62 provides the optimum combination of grade and price. This piece is fully lustrous with brilliant yellow-gold peripheries and delicate rose-gold centers. It is sharply struck and retains deep olive patina on the high points. NGC has only certified 21 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1888 $20 MS63 PCGS. Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801. The characteristic "notching" of a hub-doubled die is here most visible on the letter bottoms of TWENTY DOLLARS, although the notching is visible most of the way around the peripheral letters on the reverse. This piece is certified with the new six-digit PCGS variety number--the single finest so certified. The strike is bold on this greenish-gold piece, with few singular abrasions and lots of satiny luster visible throughout. Population: 15 in 63, 8 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1889-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. XF Details. Peach-gold colored surfaces imbued with sky-blue and lilac accents on the reverse display traces of luster in the protected areas despite the relatively light cleaning. Nicely detailed save for high-point wear, and showing just a few small obverse contacts.(Registry values: N1793)
1889-CC $20 XF45 NGC. The Carson City Mint resumed coinage in 1889, after a four-year gap. Only 30,945 double eagles were struck, about one-third the production of next year's 1890-CC. The present piece has substantial luster for the Choice XF level, along with dappled tan toning and a single moderate mark near obverse star 13.(Registry values: N1793)
1889-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. This sharply defined Carson City double eagle has light green-gold surfaces with hints of reflectivity in the fields. Minor surface marks are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1890 $20 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Most certified 1890 double eagles are found in the MS60 to MS62 grade range. Finer-grade coins are quite challenging. This MS62 coin displays yellow-tan coloration and retains a good amount of luster. A solid strike leaves strong detail on the design elements, and the relatively few grade-defining marks are not serious. Nice overall eye appeal for the grade.(Registry values: N4719)
1890 $20 MS62 NGC. This brilliant Mint State piece displays frosty surfaces and traces of pink and tan toning. The surfaces have light grade-consistent abrasions. A rarity in higher grades, NGC has only certified 21 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1890-CC $20 MS60 PCGS. This Uncirculated CC-mint double eagle displays a considerable amount of luster over the honey-gold surfaces. The design features are sharply impressed, an important attribute of the issue; only the centrils of two or three obverse stars reveal the usual softness. Some minute marks are noted, but these are fewer and of less severity than what might be expected for the designated MS60 grade. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N1793)
1892 $20 AU55 NGC. The early 1890s are known for lower mintage double eagles at the Philadelphia Mint. Just 4,430 double eagles were struck there in 1892, for instance. This piece is a lovely Choice AU with sharp design features and nearly full luster. Only a trace of wear is noted on the cheek and other high points. Census: 17 in 55, 60 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1892-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. Although not as rare as the 1891-CC, the 1892-CC is a challenging and low mintage Carson City emission. This partly lustrous and alertly struck example has a hairlined obverse and a pinscratch near STATES.(Registry values: N1793)
1893-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Apricot-gold and greenish-gray patina covers both sides, each of which exhibits sharply struck devices. Light contact marks result in occasional breaks in the luster flow.(Registry values: N1793)
1894 $20 MS61 Prooflike NGC. Mirrored fields confirm the prooflike status of this typically abraded double eagle. A good strike with only minor blending of detail at the highpoints. Census: 15 in 61 Prooflike, 13 finer (3/10).
1895-S $20 MS64 PCGS. This scintillating near-Gem offers incredible eye appeal. The bold strike and satiny surfaces with full cartwheel luster are the most obvious aspects of that appeal. The near-complete lack of singular abrasions is more subtle but definitely contributes further. PCGS has certified only six pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1898-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Bold yellow-gold luster with elements of orange. Strongly struck devices show only a handful of small marks, though these combine to preclude a better designation. Still, a highly desirable example of this late 19th century double eagle issue. PCGS has graded 80 finer representatives (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1899 $20 MS64 NGC. CAC. This turn-of-the-century twenty provides coruscating luster and precise high point detail. Refreshingly free from scuffs, and the eye appeal is unassailable. Very scarce any finer.(Registry values: N1793)
1899 $20 MS64 NGC. Ebullient luster endows the peach-gold surfaces of this near-Gem twenty and a well directed strike imparts sharp detail to the design features. A few minute rim bruises and a shallow linear abrasion in the upper left reverse preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N1793)
1899 $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Rich butter-yellow luster through the fields has orange overtones, while the centers exhibit paler straw color. A sharply struck near-Gem with few significant flaws. PCGS has graded only 12 finer pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
1899 $20 MS64 NGC. CAC. This butter-gold representative has vibrant luster and no more wispy field grazes than are allowed by the MS64 level. Glimpses of apple-green toning confirm the originality. Sharply struck, and elusive any finer.(Registry values: N1793)
1899-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Bold sunset-gold luster cartwheels across each side of this Choice coin. The sharply struck portrait shows a pair of small abrasions that separate the piece from an even higher designation. PCGS has graded just three coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1901-S $20 MS63 NGC. CAC. Its large mintage of nearly 1.6 million pieces makes the 1901-S Liberty Head double eagle an available date, and a popular type coin. Before 1983, the issue was more difficult to locate, but it was represented in a Central American hoard that was dispersed in that year. The present coin shows fine detail on Liberty's hair, but some of the stars lack radial definition. The light rose and green-gold surfaces are relatively free of distractions.(Registry values: N2998)
1902 $20 MS62 PCGS. The 1902 has a mintage of only 31,140 pieces, which, to put into perspective, is about one-half of one percent of the 1904 Philadelphia production. As one might expect, the 1902 is scarce in Mint State, particularly with fields as clean as those seen on the present coin. Lustrous and crisply struck with faint scuffs on the cheek and upper neck of Liberty.(Registry values: N2998)
1903 $20 MS65 NGC. The low mintage of the 1903 double eagle, 287,200 coins, is sometimes forgotten given the enormous mintages of the 1904 and 1904-S issues that followed, totaling more than 9 million coins. This piece shows two-toned, pristine surfaces with orange-gold and lilac vying for territory on each side. NGC has certified only eight examples finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1903 $20 MS65 NGC. This amazing Gem has fully lustrous yellow surfaces with bold design definition. A few tiny spots may be useful for the buyer who designs to locate the past provenance of this specimen. Here is a major condition rarity in the highest grades. NGC has only certified eight finer examples of this issue (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1904 $20 MS64 ★ NGC. An eye-catching coin for the type collector. Yellow-gold surfaces offer gorgeous reflectivity, with the obverse falling just shy of Prooflike status. Sharply struck with most marks in out-of-the-way places.(Registry values: N1793)
1904 $20 MS64 NGC. This lustrous butter gold near-Gem type coin has pleasing preservation and a crisp strike. The 1904 may be plentiful, but high end examples are nonetheless widely pursued by gold specialists.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1904 $20 MS65 PCGS. Rich pumpkin-gold and olive-green toning confirms the originality of this sharply impressed and lustrous gold type coin. The fields display minimal contact. The 1904 will always be plentiful, but the present Gem is nonetheless distinctive due to its impressive eye appeal.(Registry values: N2998)
1904-S $20 MS62 Prooflike NGC. Yellow-gold surfaces are strongly reflective. While several abrasions are noted on the portrait and the fields show extensive marks, the overall eye appeal is consistent with the grade. Census: 38 in 62 Prooflike, 24 finer (3/10).
1907 $20 MS64 NGC. A lustrous butter-gold Choice Liberty type coin. The fields display only faint marks, and the devices are boldly brought up. Certified in a prior generation holder. NGC has certified only 17 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N1793)
High Relief Double Eagles
1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim XF40 PCGS. This high relief double eagle presumably briefly served as a pocket piece for a proud owner during the early decades of the 20th century. Liberty's chest and raised knee display expected wear, which is also evident on the peak of the eagle's front wing. The luminous canary-gold surfaces lack consequential contact. A collectible example of this world-famous single-year type.(Registry values: N2998)
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim--Filed Rims--PCGS Genuine. 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 coin has the details of a cleaned AU specimen with filed rims. Both sides are hairlined, and the formerly wire edge has been filed down to the level of the rim.
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. AU Details. The 1907 High Relief twenties are intricately linked to President Theodore Roosevelt, who challenged sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to redesign the nation's coinage. The results were spectacular and Roosevelt was justifiably proud of the coins. He considered these coins one of the great achievements of his administration and frequently gave them out as mementoes. That is the background behind this coin.
This coin was consigned by a dealer/intermediary who represents the grandson of Robert G. Cousins. Cousins was the chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of the Treasury from the 55th through the 59th Congress (1897-1907). In the 60th Congress (1907-1909) he was chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Given that the coins were struck in the fall of 1907 and the 59th Congress ended March 3, 1907, it was presumably while Cousins was chairman of the latter committee that Roosevelt presented him with this coin.
Robert Cousins also was an eloquent (and long-winded) orator. Included with the lot are copies of speeches he delivered about three presidents who died in office: Lincoln, McKinley, and Harding. Reinforcing that people, especially presidents, are much finer in death than in life, Cousins stated in a speech that Harding "discountenanced all disorder and upheld the law and the courts of law. ... His conclusions may have differed from others, but all respected him for his integrity of purpose. They knew he was not a hypocrite, and they knew he was usually right, and that his ideals were noble." These are particularly surprising sentiments for a president who is best known today for the Teapot Dome Scandal.
The coin presented by Roosevelt was housed in a leather pouch, which is included. Cousins' grandson played with the coin as a child, which accounts for the Improperly Cleaned appearance it has today. The surfaces are bright and hairlined, undoubtedly from having been rubbed many years ago. The rim is mostly flat with only occasional evidence of a wire rim. There are no mentionable contact marks on either side, a surprising feature for a coin that was once a child's toy. This well struck High Relief is definitely a coin with a story to tell, and fortunately today we know much of that intriguing story.(Registry values: N1)
This coin was consigned by a dealer/intermediary who represents the grandson of Robert G. Cousins. Cousins was the chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of the Treasury from the 55th through the 59th Congress (1897-1907). In the 60th Congress (1907-1909) he was chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Given that the coins were struck in the fall of 1907 and the 59th Congress ended March 3, 1907, it was presumably while Cousins was chairman of the latter committee that Roosevelt presented him with this coin.
Robert Cousins also was an eloquent (and long-winded) orator. Included with the lot are copies of speeches he delivered about three presidents who died in office: Lincoln, McKinley, and Harding. Reinforcing that people, especially presidents, are much finer in death than in life, Cousins stated in a speech that Harding "discountenanced all disorder and upheld the law and the courts of law. ... His conclusions may have differed from others, but all respected him for his integrity of purpose. They knew he was not a hypocrite, and they knew he was usually right, and that his ideals were noble." These are particularly surprising sentiments for a president who is best known today for the Teapot Dome Scandal.
The coin presented by Roosevelt was housed in a leather pouch, which is included. Cousins' grandson played with the coin as a child, which accounts for the Improperly Cleaned appearance it has today. The surfaces are bright and hairlined, undoubtedly from having been rubbed many years ago. The rim is mostly flat with only occasional evidence of a wire rim. There are no mentionable contact marks on either side, a surprising feature for a coin that was once a child's toy. This well struck High Relief is definitely a coin with a story to tell, and fortunately today we know much of that intriguing story.(Registry values: N1)
1907 $20 High Relief, Flat Rim--NGC. Unc Details. High Relief twenties were always treasured by their owners. Premiums were paid for these coins even when the Mint was still producing them in 1907. The coins that fell into non-collector hands were prized also. But those owners oftentimes were misguided in their attempts to "keep them pretty" and as a result some were cleaned. This piece was lightly cleaned, maybe just rubbed, with the resultant overbright surfaces and slight thinning of luster in the obverse fields. Nevertheless, this is still an impressive example of the most beautiful coin ever produced in the U.S. and perhaps the world.(Registry values: N4719)
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS64 PCGS. Those on the lookout for an unabraded example of the first year Saint-Gaudens twenty need look no further than the present coin. Both sides are uncommonly free from marks. Lustrous and green-gold with a whisper of gray on the highpoints.(Registry values: N1793)
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS64 PCGS. CAC. Brilliant and frosty yellow surfaces have few marks on either side. Those that are present are trivial, and entirely consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS65 NGC. This butter gold Gem exhibits dynamic luster, and is well struck save for the mouth of Liberty. Minor contact is distributed, but the overall eye appeal is attractive. The Saint-Gaudens double eagle and eagle launched the redesign of all coin denominations, a process that continued through 1916. Housed in a prior generation holder.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS65 PCGS. After production of the High Relief gold pieces was determined impractical, Charles Barber modified the design to a lower relief with Arabic numerals in the date to replace the Roman numerals. Production went full scale at the end of the year with 361,667 coins minted. One of those is the present Gem, a remarkable survivor with brilliant mint luster and pristine surfaces. Both sides have an appealing blend of yellow and rose tones.(Registry values: N2998)
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS65 PCGS. Here is a wonderful Gem of the modified Charles Barber design Saint-Gaudens double eagle that first saw production at the end of 1907. While hardly the stunning design that Saint-Gaudens originally created, the Barber version is still attractive and popular. This Gem has frosty yellow- and rose-gold luster with pale blue patina on the high points.(Registry values: N2998)
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS66 PCGS. This first-year Saint-Gaudens double eagle has immediate eye appeal, thanks to deep orange-gold coloration enlivened by bold, satiny luster. Crisply detailed and carefully preserved with a single dot of ruby-colored alloy between the words STATES and OF on the reverse. PCGS has graded just 11 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS66 PCGS. The present coin is a delightful Premium Gem, with lustrous, light greenish-gold surfaces. The coin is sharply struck, with fine detail present on the obverse devices. The reverse appears a bit softer, but this effect is due to the low relief dies having less detail than the famous High Relief issue. The surfaces are devoid of mentionable distractions. PCGS has graded only 11 coins in higher numeric grades (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS66 PCGS. The color on this Premium Gem coin is simply incredible, an intensely deep pumpkin-orange with tinges of lilac on each side. Perusal with a loupe reveals only a minuscule hidden abrasion or two, and the strike is equally praiseworthy. PCGS has certified 11 pieces finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1908 $20 No Motto MS66 PCGS. CAC. Long Rays obverse. The interesting aspect of this coin is its first-generation holder. While 1908 No Motto twenties have always been an available type coin, this piece pre-dates the Wells Fargo hoard by at least a decade. The surfaces are clean and the devices fully struck, with each side exuding rich orange-gold color.(Registry values: N2998)
1908 $20 No Motto MS66 PCGS. Short Rays obverse. Strong yellow-to-orange luster defines the eye appeal of this No Motto Premium Gem. A well-defined example, ideal for the type collector.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1908 $20 No Motto, Wells Fargo Nevada MS67 NGC. The No Motto Saint-Gaudens double eagles were only coined in 1907 and 1908, and they represent a sub-type of the famous design. Type collectors need one date or the other, and the Wells Fargo hoard of many thousands of Gem or finer coins fills the need. NGC and PCGS have certified more than 1,500 of these coins in MS65, and another 255 pieces in still higher grades. This Superb Gem has nearly perfect surfaces with only a few minuscule marks. Both sides are highly lustrous with olive, rose, and yellow patina.(Registry values: P1)
1908-D $20 No Motto MS64 NGC. Long Rays Obverse. A peach-gold two-year type coin that has good luster and a sharp strike. Liberty's right (facing) arm and the sun display small marks.(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $20 No Motto MS65 PCGS. Short Rays Obverse. A peach-gold Gem that boasts scintillating luster and good eye appeal. Well struck save for Liberty's raised knee. Smooth aside from a few marks west of the branch stem. In high grade, much more elusive than the 1908 No Motto. PCGS has certified just nine examples finer.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1908 $20 Motto MS63 PCGS. CAC. The 1908 Saint-Gaudens double eagle featured the return of the motto IN GOD WE TRUST during the later part of the year. The low mintage of 156,258 pieces made the With Motto issue much less available than its No Motto counterpart, as well as a first-year type coin. The present coin is a pleasing Select example with attractive orange-gold surfaces and intense visual appeal. The design elements are strongly delineated and even the Capital shows fine detail on the columns. Scattered small abrasions in the fields are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1908 $20 Motto MS64 NGC. An attractive near-Gem representative of the more challenging Motto variety of the 1908 Saint-Gaudens double eagle. The central design definition is strong, and just a touch of softness affects Liberty's extremities. Satiny sun-yellow luster is a highlight, though a couple of abrasions are noted on Liberty's leg. NGC has graded 31 numerically finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1908-D $20 Motto MS64 NGC. CAC. This well defined and only lightly abraded near-Gem has consistent apricot-gold toning and vibrant cartwheel sheen. The Motto was added due to the intervention of Congress, which soon noticed its absence on the new Saint-Gaudens design.(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $20 Motto MS64 PCGS. Soft but consistent yellow-orange luster filters through the moderate patina that embraces each side of this Motto twenty. Light marked overall on the obverse with an abrasion visible on the eagle's near wing.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1909/8 $20 AU58 NGC. FS-301. This apricot-gold near-Mint State piece displays considerable luster and sharply struck devices. A few light marks are undisturbing.(Registry values: N991)
1909/8 $20 MS62 PCGS. FS-301. Important as the only overdate in the 20th century U.S. gold coin series, the 1909/8 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is extremely popular with error collectors and series enthusiasts alike. The present coin is well struck, with pleasing frosty luster. The surfaces show a minimum number of handling marks and luster grazes for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1909/8 $20 MS62 PCGS. CAC. The 1909/8 double eagle is one of a few overdates from the 20th century. Its only company among gold coins is the 1901/0-S Liberty half eagle. This example has myriad trivial bagmarks on each side with bright green-gold luster that provides excellent eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Light yellow-gold color overall with aspects of orange in the peripheral luster. Light planchet flaws and abrasions mix on each side, but the overall eye appeal is consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1909-S $20 MS65 PCGS. A lustrous and sharply struck example of this popular 46 stars variety. The 1909-S is frequently seen in MS61 to MS64 grades, but full Gems are elusive. A solitary thin mark beneath the R in DOLLARS is all that limits the grade. The serifs of the mintmark are nicely repunched, although a loupe is required to observe this feature.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1910 $20 MS65 PCGS. The 1910 double eagle, with a mintage of just under half a million pieces, is available in grades through MS64 but elusive as a Gem and a rarity any finer. This marvelous MS65 example has light apricot-gold color and effusive luster. Boldly impressed devices are carefully preserved with just a few tiny ticks noted on the rays below the eagle. PCGS has certified just four coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1910 $20 MS65 PCGS. This beautiful Gem appears upon first inspection to merit an even finer third party assessment, since the obverse is essentially pristine, and the reverse has only a couple of brief thin marks concealed within the eagles. Medium peach-gold with a lime-green border. As of (3/10), only four examples have been graded higher by PCGS.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1910-D $20 MS66 PCGS. Ex: Brahin. Honey-gold and peach blend throughout this lustrous and intricately struck Premium Gem. The obverse is close to pristine, and the reverse has only a couple of unimportant ticks. Jay Brahin owns the #2 NGC Registry set of Saint-Gaudens double eagles. PCGS and NGC combined have certified only three pieces finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1910-S $20 MS65 NGC. Abrasions are few and the strike is bold on this lovely Gem early S-mint issue. The original mintage was in excess of 2 million coins, but most were subsequently melted in the 1930s during the great Gold Recall. The coloration is an added bonus, deep, mellow orange-gold. NGC has certified only nine pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N4719)
1910-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Gem examples of this much-melted issue are available for a price, although any examples graded finer are seldom seen at auction. PCGS has certified only nine coins finer (3/10). This is a radiant Gem with full cartwheel luster over frosty orange-gold surfaces. The bold strike and lack of abrasions put this coin in a distinct minority for the issue.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1910-S $20 MS65 NGC. This boldly detailed Gem has vibrant yellow-gold surfaces with light orange toning at the center of the obverse. This is one of many condition rarities in the Saint-Gaudens series, always in demand in the finest grades. Census: 66 in 65, 8 finer (3/10).
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1911 $20 MS63 PCGS. An impressive sun-gold example of this lower mintage date, the final year of the 46-stars design subtype. Both sides display minimal contact save for unobtrusive marks on the sun.(Registry values: N1793)
1911 $20 MS64 NGC. The Choice Mint State grade is ideal for the collector who seeks a combination of grade and price. While still plentiful at this grade, the 1911 is rare in finer grades. NGC has only certified 54 finer examples. The average grade of all certified pieces is only about MS62. This lustrous example has light yellow-gold surfaces with trivial, grade-consistent marks.(Registry values: N2998)
1911 $20 MS64 PCGS. From a smallish mintage of 197,200 pieces, the 1911 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is one of the scarcer issues of the early series. Fewer than 100 examples have been certified in grades above the near-Gem level at PCGS and NGC combined (3/10). The present coin displays pleasing orange-gold surfaces, with a slightly granular texture and bright mint luster. The striking details are sharp throughout.(Registry values: N2998)
1911 $20 MS64 PCGS. Original blended apricot and lime-green toning blankets this coruscating, carefully preserved, and sharply struck near-Gem. The 1911 through 1915 Philadelphia issues all had mintages of less than 200,000 pieces, and with the exception of the '13-S, are generally scarcer than their branch mint counterparts.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-D $20 MS65 PCGS. Normal mintmark. Strongly lustrous with a mix of sun-yellow and canary-gold. This well struck Gem has just a few small, scattered marks that influence the technical grade.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1911-D $20 MS65 PCGS. A lustrous and well preserved apricot-gold Gem of this early Denver Saint-Gaudens issue. A slender and bright strike-through is noted near the left obverse margin. Housed in an old green label holder.
Ex: Charlotte ANA Signature (Heritage, 3/2007), lot 2375.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Charlotte ANA Signature (Heritage, 3/2007), lot 2375.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1911-D $20 MS65 NGC. A well struck apricot-gold Gem of this popular issue. The luster is good, and the fields lack most of the wispy marks usually encountered on Uncirculated examples. Liberty's body displays a few concealed ticks.(Registry values: N1793)
1911-D/D $20 MS64 PCGS. FS-501. The mintmark is boldly repunched east, as often seen on the '11-D. A fully struck olive-gold Choice double eagle with highly pleasing surfaces for this sometimes moderately abraded grade.
1911-D/D $20 MS64 PCGS. FS-501. A lovely near-Gem example of this popular variety. The mintmark is broadly repunched. This yellow-gold specimen is highly lustrous and quite attractive. A few wispy marks on the lower reverse are seemingly all that keep the piece from a higher grade.
1911-D/D $20 MS64 PCGS. FS-501. The curve of an initially impressed additional D is noted due east of the primary mintmark. Peach-gold patina imbued with traces of mint-green resides on the frosty surfaces of this near-Gem twenty. Razor-sharp definition throughout and little in the way of mentionable marks.
1911-D/D $20 MS65 ★ NGC. FS-501. Although undesignated as such by NGC, this is the often-seen repunched mintmark variety. Shining yellow-gold surfaces exhibit slight orange-peel texture in the upper obverse fields. A strongly impressed example with top-flight eye appeal even by Gem standards.
1911-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Although the 1911-S is an available issue (and a well-made one) up to the Gem level, the certified populations at the next grade level up are an order of magnitude lower. This lovely Gem boasts radiant cartwheel luster over orange-gold surfaces. The strike is bold if short of full, and only a stray abrasion appears here and there away from the focal points. PCGS has certified only 24 pieces finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1911-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Somewhat weakly struck on some of the design's high points, but with a richly lustrous and pleasing appearance overall. Light shades of mint-green and peach are intermingled over both sides. A few small marks are noted, mainly on the central obverse and lower reverse, but these are not inconsistent with the Gem grade assessment.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-S $20 MS65 PCGS. From a substantial mintage of 775,750 pieces, the 1911-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle is an available date due to its presence in a Central American hoard discovered in 1983. While coins are not difficult to locate at the MS65 level, any higher grade is quite challenging. This pleasing Gem specimen is sharply struck, with attractive orange-gold surfaces. The surface texture is finely granular, as usually seen on this issue.(Registry values: N2998)
1911-S $20 MS65 NGC. The 1911-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle is a scarce date that is normally encountered in much lower grades than the Gem presented here. In fact, NGC has only certified 35 finer pieces (3/10), and the average certified grade is less than 63. This Gem has frosty orange-gold luster with pleasing surfaces.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1912 $20 MS64 PCGS. This canary-gold near-Gem exhibits potent luster and is well struck. The reverse has the look of a higher grade, and the obverse has only a couple of moderate marks. A relatively low mintage issue, despite the absence of any Denver of San Francisco production that year. Encapsulated in a green label holder.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1913 $20 MS62 NGC. A satiny khaki-gold example of this popular lower mintage issue. No marks are consequential, and the strike is powerful except for minor bluntness on Liberty's raised knee.(Registry values: N1793)
1913 $20 MS63 PCGS. Radiant luster coruscates over both sides of this splendid Select Mint State orange-gold Saint. A few stray high-point ticks on the obverse account for the grade, but the delightful coloration and bold strike more than compensate, making this a prize acquisition. The reverse is relatively abrasion-free.(Registry values: N1793)
1913-D $20 MS64 NGC. This lustrous lemon-gold Choice double eagle is nicely struck and exhibits only the expected number of minor abrasions. Interesting die lines (as issued) are noted above the eagle's head. Certified in a prior generation holder.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1913-D $20 MS64 ANACS. An attractive pumpkin-gold near-Gem that boasts dynamic luster and an intricate strike. Occasional minor marks detract little from the obvious eye appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1913-D $20 MS65 PCGS. CAC. The 1913-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle is an underrated early D-mint issue in high grades. The date is decidedly rare above the Gem level, as only 13 coins have been certified in higher numeric grades at PCGS and NGC combined (3/10). This specimen is a pleasing Gem with bright luster and sharp striking details throughout. The outstanding visual appeal is attested by the CAC sticker.(Registry values: N2998)
1913-D $20 MS65 PCGS. This precisely struck lemon-gold example has excellent luster. A loupe reveals occasional marks on the devices, but the eye appeal is undeniable. The 1913-D was the first Denver Mint issue of the 48-star design subtype. A scant five pieces have been graded higher by PCGS (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1913-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Although the 1913-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle boasts the third lowest mintage of the series, the issue is not too difficult to locate in lower Mint State grades. The present coin is a pleasing example, with lustrous orange-gold surfaces and a well-detailed strike. The surfaces show a minimum number of handling marks for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1913-S $20 MS62 NGC. The 34,000-piece mintage of the 1913-S makes it of importance to Saint-Gaudens collectors, who often put aside multiples of the issue in the hopes that its scarcity will someday achieve wider recognition. This lustrous and boldly struck double eagle displays the field grazes customary for the grade, and careful examination also locates minor marks on the major devices.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1913-S $20 MS62 PCGS. A wonderful Mint State representative of the rare, low-mintage 1913-S twenty. Just 34,000 double eagles were minted in San Francisco during the year. While survivors are still plentiful in lower grades, those in MS62 and higher grades are clearly better than average. This piece has bold design definition and frosty yellow-gold luster.(Registry values: N1793)
1913-S $20 MS64 PCGS. In 1913 the Denver Mint produced 393,500 double eagles, the only gold pieces they minted during the year. Less than 10% of that total was minted in San Francisco, a mere 34,000 coins. Only the 1907 High Relief and 1908-S Saint-Gaudens double eagles had lower mintages. This important piece is sharply struck with lustrous yellow-surfaces and splashes of deep olive patina on the high points. It is a marvelous example.(Registry values: N4719)
1913-S $20 MS64 PCGS. This near-Gem coin is a tale of two colors, with shades of mint-green vying for territory against the predominating rose-gold shades. There is a bit of strike weakness near the obverse rim, most notably on the Capitol dome, and a few light abrasions are more visible on the reverse. The eye appeal is grand despite the minor quibbles. PCGS has certified only 22 specimens finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
1914 $20 MS62 PCGS. Lustrous surfaces display an orange-gold cast and exhibit well struck design features. Scattered marks define the grade.(Registry values: N991)
1914 $20 MS63 PCGS. The low-mintage 1914 double eagle is an issue that is elusive at the Gem Mint State level but generally available in lower grades. This lustrous orange-gold example has some moderate abrasions occurring on both sides that preclude an even finer grade. The strike is fairly well executed, save for a bit of bluntness on Liberty's face and the Capitol dome.(Registry values: N1793)
1914 $20 MS64 PCGS. A lustrous green-gold near-Gem that boasts a well preserved obverse and only infrequent moderate marks on the eagle. Among the issues from the teens, only the 1913-S has a lesser mintage than the 1914, although, surprisingly, PCGS has certified more '13-S twenties as MS64.(Registry values: N2998)
1914-D $20 MS65 PCGS. A lovely orange-tinged Gem that boasts exemplary luster and a full strike. Well preserved and pleasing. The final Denver Mint issue until 1923, since World War I reduced foreign trade, which during the Gold Standard era made heavy use of the double eagle denomination.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1914-D $20 MS65 NGC. This lemon-tinged Gem exhibits vibrant luster and a powerful strike. Marks are few in number and inconsequential in severity. A pleasing example of the 1914-D, the final Denver Mint issue until 1923. MS65 may be the optimal grade for '14-D, since MS66 pieces cost nearly three times as much. Encased in a former generation holder.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1914-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Strong yellow-orange luster beneath a moderate layer of patina and few abrasions on either fields or devices. This Gem is well-defined for its issue, though Liberty's torch hand shows a measure of the usual softness. Elusive any finer, with only 98 such pieces certified by PCGS (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1914-S $20 MS66 PCGS. Well struck with matte-like surfaces and bright shimmering luster. A couple of minor marks are located on the left side of the sun on the lower reverse, but are faint enough to be consistent with the Premium Gem grade assessment by PCGS. A very scarce coin in this outstanding grade. Population: 98 in 66, 0 finer (3/10).
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1914-S $20 MS66 NGC. This beautiful Premium Gem offers smooth surfaces and attractive peach and green-gold toning. The strike is virtually full, lacking only complete separation on the fingers clutching the torch. Surprisingly challenging to locate in MS66, given the mintage of close to 1.5 million pieces.(Registry values: N2998)
1915 $20 MS63 PCGS. Rich sun-yellow luster with a scattering of orange on the obverse. This well struck Select twenty is lightly abraded overall but with few marks of any individual significance.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S $20 MS65 NGC. Exquisitely struck, including the panes on the Capitol building, Liberty's fingers, and the eagle's plumage. Honey-gold surfaces exude great luster and are nicely preserved.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S $20 MS65 PCGS. Strongly lustrous with generally pale surfaces, light yellow-gold that take detours into sun-gold and green. Solidly detailed with only one abrasion of any note, a mark in the rays below the eagle.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S $20 MS65 PCGS. A beautifully preserved green-gold Gem. The strike is intricate, and the originality and eye appeal are unquestioned. Encapsulated in a green label holder.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2005), lot 9584.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2005), lot 9584.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S $20 MS65 NGC. This canary-gold Gem has booming luster and a crisp strike. A whisper of struck-in grease on the eagle's flank and a few faint obverse field grazes are of little import.(Registry values: N1793)
1915-S $20 MS66 NGC. Brilliant orange-gold surfaces on this Premium Gem display a bold strike, especially on Liberty's head, the Capitol dome, sandals, and other peripheral details. Radiant luster puts the capstone on its broad appeal. Essentially the finest available from either service, since NGC only has graded one piece finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1915-S $20 MS66 PCGS. CAC. The 1915-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle is an available date in grades up to MS65. However, the issue becomes scarce at the Premium Gem level, and only one example has been certified in higher numeric grade by both leading grading services combined (3/10). The present coin is vividly detailed on all design elements. The surfaces are a pleasing orange-gold, with hints of red, and vibrant mint luster. The intense visual appeal is confirmed by the CAC sticker.(Registry values: N2998)
1915-S $20 MS66 PCGS. This lustrous khaki-gold representative is carefully preserved and boasts a precise strike. The 1915-S returned from foreign bank holdings in force as restrictions on owning gold in America gradually relaxed. At the MS66 level, however, the '15-S remains scarce. PCGS and NGC combined have certified just one example finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1916-S $20 MS65 PCGS. The 1915-S and 1916-S are two midseries issues that--a serendipity for collectors--can occasionally be found in Gem and even finer grades. This Gem 1916-S offers bold cartwheel luster with attractive yellow-gold surfaces turning to orange-gold on the lower obverse. Daubs of mint-green appear on the reverse, and the high-point abrasions are mostly trivial, except for some on Liberty's legs.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1916-S $20 MS66 NGC. One of the more available mintmarked Saint-Gaudens issues from the teens along with its sibling, the 1915-S. This Premium Gem offers delicately patinated surfaces in antique-gold and yellow-gold. The strike is bold on Liberty's head and most areas overall, save for some softness on the Capitol dome. NGC has certified only three coins finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1916-S $20 MS66 NGC. From a substantial mintage of 796,000 pieces, the 1916-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle is an available date in all grades up to MS65. The issue becomes scarce in MS66, and prohibitively rare in any higher grade. The present coin is a spectacular specimen, with a sharp strike and vibrant mint luster. A couple of short, insignificant scratches above the eagle's head are the only detectable marks. Only three coins have been certified in higher numeric grades, all at NGC (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1916-S $20 MS66 NGC. NGC has only certified three finer examples, and PCGS has never graded a '16-S Saint-Gaudens twenty better than MS66. This example is fully lustrous with frosty light yellow surfaces and only trivial marks on each side. A wonderful opportunity for the advanced specialist.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1916-S $20 MS66 NGC. A sun-gold representative with coruscating luster and a powerful strike. Well preserved aside from a tick on the nose. As of (3/10), NGC has seen only three higher-graded examples. The 1916-S was the final issue from the teens, presumably because the World War interfered with overseas payments.(Registry values: N2998)
1920 $20 MS62 PCGS. Orange and golden-tan elements appear at various angles as this lustrous coin is rotated under a light. Well struck with numerous tiny marks scattered across each side.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1920 $20 MS64 NGC. This turn-of-the-decade issue is available for a price in MS64, but anything finer is very rare on a condition basis. This near-Gem has light yellow-gold color and impressive luster. A small dot of alloy is noted below the eagle's claw. NGC has certified just seven numerically superior pieces (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1920 $20 MS64 PCGS. The 1920 always commands a premium over the truly common date P-mints from the 1920s. This is a bright coin with frosted mint luster. The devices are fully struck throughout, and there are no mentionable abrasions. The surfaces display subtle orange-gold color.(Registry values: N2998)
1922 $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. The yellow-gold surfaces of this near-Gem possess intense luster and display excellent definition, including Liberty's fingers, the Capitol building, and the eagle's plumage. A few trivial marks barely preclude Gem status.(Registry values: N991)
1922 $20 MS65 PCGS. Rich reddish-gold patina embraces this vibrantly lustrous and boldly struck Gem. Only lightly abraded, although a few minor rose and ebony alloy spots are present. Perhaps two dozen times scarcer than the 1924 in MS65 grade but usually available for little or no premium.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1922-S $20 MS62 PCGS. The 1922-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle is another erstwhile rarity that has become merely scarce in most Mint State grades, due to its presence in European and Central American hoards. The present coin is a pleasing example, sharply struck, with moderately abraded orange-gold surfaces. Abundant frosty mint luster enhances the overall visual appeal.(Registry values: N1793)
1922-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Once a prime rarity in the series, the 1922-S Saint-Gaudens double eagle has surfaced in several European and Central American hoards over the years. The issue is still a better date and David Akers ranks it 19th in overall rarity and 13th in high grade rarity in the 53 coin series. The present coin is a sharply struck Select specimen, with abundant mint luster. Numerous small abrasions scattered over both surfaces account for the grade.(Registry values: N1793)
1922-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Rich lemon-gold borders gradually cede to lighter straw-gold centers. This lustrous example has the expected number of minor obverse marks, but the reverse is well preserved and the only noticeable mark is a bright tick on Liberty's waist. Although more than 2.6 million '22-S twenties were struck, only a tiny fraction of that emission ever left Treasury vaults.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1922-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Branch mint issues from the twenties are notoriously difficult to obtain, with the single exception of the 1923-D. The 1922-S is collectible, but it is many times scarcer than any Philadelphia issue struck between 1922 and 1928. This original olive-orange and steel-gray piece is satiny and attractive for the grade. An interesting die crack (as made) nearly spans the reverse periphery, and a curious wire-shaped strike-through (also as produced) is seen beneath the 19 in the date.(Registry values: N1793)
1922-S $20 MS64 PCGS. A peach-gold Choice double eagle that displays a slender band of olive-green along the reverse border. One tiny alloy spot near the first T in STATES, and the rims display a few small ticks. The 1922-S was yawned at by the numismatic community at its time of issue, but after the 1933 Gold recall it proved far more difficult to acquire than its lower mintage 1922 Philadelphia counterpart.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1923 $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Intense luster radiates from the peach-gold, minimally marked surfaces of this near-Gem. Sharply struck design elements round out the coin's pleasing eye appeal.(Registry values: N991)
1923 $20 MS65 PCGS. While the 1923 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is an available date up to the Gem level of preservation, it becomes elusive in MS65, and is a formidable rarity in higher grades. To date, PCGS has certified only three coins above the Gem level, while NGC has seen only one specimen finer (3/10). The present coin displays sharp definition on all devices, and the surfaces radiate vibrant, frosty mint luster. Only a few handling marks and luster grazes in the left obverse field prevent an even higher grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1923 $20 MS65 PCGS. A well struck pumpkin-gold Gem that is splendidly preserved aside from minor grazes on the reverse near 9 o'clock. The 1923 is regarded as a plentiful issue, but that is only true in typical Uncirculated grades. At the MS65 level, it is much scarcer than the 1924, and only three 1923 twenties have been certified finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1923-D $20 MS65 PCGS. CAC. The incredible coloration on this Gem coin includes mint-green on both sides and shades of rose and yellow-gold, all against frosty, lustrous surfaces. The strike is bold if not quite full, and there are relatively few high-point abrasions. A nice Gem example of one of the best-produced (and best-preserved) mintmarked issues in the series.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1923-D $20 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Frosty surfaces are straw-yellow or butter-gold depending on the angle with dots of alloy scattered in the peripheral fields. This Denver Gem has character and eye appeal in spades.(Registry values: N1793)
1924 $20 MS65 PCGS. Bold yellow to orange luster enlivens this well struck Gem. Aside from a small abrasion on Liberty's knee, a minimally marked coin ideal for the type collector.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1924 $20 MS65 NGC. Light straw-gold and deeper sun-yellow shadings mingle on this shining Gem. A shallow luster graze is noted to the right of Liberty's head, but the overall eye appeal is solid.(Registry values: N1793)
1924 $20 MS66 ★ NGC. The 1924 double eagle is abundantly available through the MS66 level. That said, examples with the coveted Star are much more difficult to locate. This Premium Gem yields flashy luster radiating from yellow-gold surfaces and exhibits sharply struck devices. An exceptionally cared for example. Census: 54 in 66 ★ , 2 finer (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1924 $20 MS66 NGC. CAC. An unlisted doubled die reverse variety, with extra feathers visible directly beneath the eagle's breast and leg. This lustrous peach-gold Premium Gem has a minor alloy spot above the first T in TRUST, but the strike is crisp and there are no noticeable marks and the cartwheel luster is comprehensive.(Registry values: N2998)
1924 $20 MS66 PCGS. CAC. A splendid butter-gold Premium Gem, intricately struck and outstanding in all regards save for an inconspicuous and unobtrusive mark on the eagle's front wing. Encased in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)
1924 $20 MS66 NGC. A spectacular Premium Gem, seldom exceeded by coins from either service. Nearly 12,000 of these 1924 twenties have been graded MS66, but NGC and PCGS have only certified a little over 200 finer pieces. This brilliant orange-gold example will prove to be a nice addition to a type collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1924 $20 MS66 NGC. A shining Premium Gem, mostly deep sun-yellow with a few areas of paler color. Well-defined with two small abrasions on Liberty's leg that preclude an even finer designation.(Registry values: N2998)
1924 $20 MS66 NGC. Yellow-gold with swirling luster and a thin, broken line of alloy that passes on either side of Liberty's waist. Boldly impressed and strongly appealing. Housed in a green label holder.(Registry values: N2998)
1924-D $20 MS63 PCGS. No double eagles were struck at Denver between 1914 and 1923, and the year after twenty dollar coinage resumed there, most of the more than 3 million pieces struck went into Treasury vaults, never to leave. This Select coin is high-end for the issue, satiny yellow-gold with a measure of patina suggesting long-term storage. Abrasions on Liberty's figure and the eagle's upper wing contribute to the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1924-D $20 MS63 PCGS. The 1924-D is a major series rarity in finer grades, although specimens such as this Select specimen are considerably more available. The satiny yellow-gold surfaces show considerable die crumbling near the lower obverse rim, a frequently seen characteristic of the issue. Some moderate abrasions on Liberty's torch and torso help define the grade, but radiant luster prevails over both sides and generates a lot of eye appeal.(Registry values: N2998)
1924-S $20 MS62 PCGS. Nearly 3 million S-Mint double eagles were coined in 1924, but few were released, and examples are elusive in all grades. However, those that do appear on the market are usually about the same quality as the present piece. Frosty mint brilliance accompanies the greenish-gold luster with faint orange toning. Both sides have minor abrasions, but none are singularly evident.(Registry values: N2998)
1924-S $20 MS63 PCGS. An appealing Select example of this heavily melted S-mint Saint-Gaudens issue. Strongly lustrous yellow-orange surfaces have few immediately apparent abrasions on the obverse, though the reverse shows a rim nick to the left of the sun disk and scattered marks through the rays. PCGS has graded 97 finer examples (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1924-S $20 MS63 PCGS. Close to 3 million 1924-S twenties were struck, primarily to back Federal gold bank notes. The Philadelphia issues were preferentially paid out, while S-mint issues such as the '24-S lingered in Treasury vaults and were eventually melted. Apparently, fewer than a thousand pieces escaped to the safer havens of European banks, only to return to the U.S. in recent decades. This lustrous lemon-gold representative is smooth aside from a solitary toned thin mark on the eagle's leg.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1925 $20 MS65 NGC. Bold wheat-gold luster with sun-yellow overtones. The well-defined central devices have elements of frostiness that fortify the coin's essential eye appeal.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1925 $20 MS65 PCGS. Frosty luster endows each side of this exquisitely struck Gem and peach-gold patina reveal tints of light green. Minute reverse marks are undisturbing.(Registry values: N1793)
1925 $20 MS66 PCGS. Bold wheat-gold and yellow-orange luster has a touch of satin on this Premium Gem. A well struck example of this later Philadelphia issue, available for a price in MS66 but a rarity any finer with just five such pieces known to PCGS (3/10).(Registry values: N2998)
1925 $20 MS66 PCGS. Ex: Brahin. A delightful Premium Gem example of this underrated later Philadelphia issue. Butter-yellow and orange surfaces are lustrous with lavender accents and scattered alloy dots at the bottom of the sun on the reverse.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1925 $20 MS66 PCGS. Beautiful orange centers are bounded by olive-gold margins. Lustrous and well preserved with a pleasing strike and impressive eye appeal. PCGS has graded just five coins finer (3/10).
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 12/2004), lot 7235.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 12/2004), lot 7235.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1925-S $20 AU58 NGC. Modest friction affects the high points of this scarce and highly respected S-mint, yet the luster and eye appeal of this S-mint double eagle are nearly intact. Generally yellow-gold with a distinct arc of forest-green just below the upper obverse rim. The fields are minimally marked. A solid survivor from this heavily melted issue.(Registry values: N2998)
1926 $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. FS-101. A tripled die obverse, evident on the designer's monogram and nearby rays, as well as the tip of the 9 in the date. "TDO FS-101" indicated on insert. Lustrous surfaces give off a greenish cast and yield well struck devices. Light marks preclude Gem classification.(Registry values: N991)
1926 $20 MS65 PCGS. Wheat-gold surfaces are lustrous with orange overtones and patches of patina, most visible at Liberty's body and to her right. A well struck Gem example of this underrated type issue.(Registry values: N1793)
1926 $20 MS66 PCGS. Ex: Brahin. Intensely lustrous with bold yellow-gold luster. Sharply detailed and smooth, a Premium Gem with compelling eye appeal.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1926-S $20 MS63 NGC. Ex: Pittman. This better date Saint-Gaudens twenty has a yellow-gold center and rich olive-green toning near the rims. The fields display only minor grazes, and a couple of pinscratches are concealed within the plumage. A lustrous and sharply struck example of this extensively melted issue, which was considered a great rarity at the time of Pittman's 1956 purchase.
Ex: James Kelly, 2/1956; John Jay Pittman Collection, Part One (David Akers, 10/1997), lot 1229.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
Ex: James Kelly, 2/1956; John Jay Pittman Collection, Part One (David Akers, 10/1997), lot 1229.
From The Free Tilly Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1926-S $20 MS64 PCGS. Once considered one of the Big Three dates in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series, the 1926-S was represented in several European hoards that surfaced in the 1950s. The issue remains rare above the Choice level, as PCGS has certified only 32 coins in higher numeric grades. The present coin is well struck, with some softness on the Capital and central obverse. The surfaces radiate strong mint luster and handling marks are minimal for the grade.(Registry values: N2998)
1926-S $20 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Although the 1926-S double eagle was once a complete show-stopper in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series, sufficient numbers have been repatriated from overseas that now attractive pieces are available, up through the MS64 grade, to satisfy demand. The surfaces are frosty and mattelike, with deep orange-gold patina and excellent eye appeal. Light striking softness on the last two digits of the date is undistracting. PCGS has certified 31 coins finer (3/10).
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1926-S $20 MS64 PCGS. For most collectors, even those that are quite advanced, the MS64 grade level provides an ideal compromise between grade and price. Although more than 2 million of these coins were originally struck, few were actually distributed at the time of issue, with the majority of pieces melted a few years later. Delightful orange-gold and lilac color is interspersed over each side. The piece is sharply struck with only a few scattered bagmarks.(Registry values: N2998)
1927 $20 MS65 PCGS. Delicate lime-green and rose accents visit the frosted surfaces of this luminous Gem. Well struck with a handful of trivial marks, mostly on the rims.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1927 $20 MS65 NGC. A mix of orange-gold and lighter yellow colors dominates the eye appeal of this shining Gem. Well struck with a few modest marks, but nothing to dissuade the type collector seeking a pleasing example.(Registry values: N1793)
1927 $20 MS66 NGC. CAC. The 1927 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is an available date in all grades up to the Premium Gem level, but specimens in higher numeric grades are definitely hard to locate. The present coin features sharp striking details throughout, and the fields exhibit no significant distractions. The surfaces display excellent frosty luster, with delightful greenish-gold color. Overall eye appeal is extraordinary.(Registry values: N2998)
1928 $20 MS66 NGC. CAC. This popular high-mintage issue is readily available in grades through MS65 and even MS66, though the latter is costly. Anything finer is conditionally scarce. This satiny Premium Gem has rich yellow-gold luster and bold design definition. Carefully preserved with just a few tiny disturbances in the fields.(Registry values: N2998)
1928 $20 MS66 PCGS. Rich yellow-gold luster with aspects of sun-gold and orange in parts of the fields. Excellent design definition with a touch of peripheral patina. Despite the highest double eagle mintage ever recorded, the 1928 issue is costly to acquire any finer.(Registry values: N2998)
1928 $20 MS66 PCGS. CAC. The 1928 is one of the most frequently used dates for type purposes. Generally this date is found with thick mint frost and often with colorful surfaces. This piece displays fresh reddish-yellow and lilac surfaces, are carefully preserved, and show the usual vibrant mint luster. The devices are sharply struck and the coin is highly attractive in all respects.
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1928 $20 MS66 NGC. Lovely lime-green and honey-gold toning intermingle throughout this thoroughly lustrous and boldly impressed Premium Gem. An attractively preserved and high grade Saint-Gaudens type coin.(Registry values: N2998)
1928 $20 MS66 PCGS. Ex: Brahin, Duckor. Jay Brahin and Dr. Steven Duckor are two of the best known U.S. gold collectors of recent decades. This well-pedigreed lemon-gold Premium Gem is sharply struck and thoroughly lustrous. Best of all, it has only a fraction of the marks that accompany the typical Uncirculated 1928.(Registry values: N2998)
Territorial Gold
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge--Repaired, Whizzed--NGC. AU Details. K-24, R.3. Light wear overall. The fields above CAROLINA and BECHTLER show evidence of repair, and the coin has been whizzed, perhaps an attempt to hide the repair. Still, a collectible example of this important private gold issue. Listed on page 361 of the 2010 Guide Book.
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge--Damaged--NGC. AU Details. K-24, R.3. Ex: Bechtler Family. Yellow-orange surfaces are faintly textured with soft luster. Little wear, though there are several distinct crimps in the planchet that travel from rim to rim. Listed on page 361 of the 2010 Guide Book.
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar Gold Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge--Damaged, Whizzed--NGC. AU Details. K-24, R.3. The borders are wavy and have been intermittently whizzed. The centers display the original surface, granular (as made) from die rust. A collectible representative of the Bechtler family mint. Listed on page 361 of the 2010 Guide Book.
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star--Damaged--NGC. AU Details. K-20, R.4. This piece appears to have a combination of planchet lamination and other later defects. Part of the lamination is lifted up at a 45 degree angle from the rest of the coin. This green-gold Bechtler five dollar gold piece is certainly a coin worthy of close examination. Listed on page 361 of the 2010 Guide Book.
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star--Plugged--NGC. AU Details. K-20, R.4. The plug is visible between the R and O in CAROLINA, and above the H in BECHTLER. This pleasing green-gold example has considerable deep orange patina on both sides. This wonderful example will provide a budget-minded collector with a pleasing example of the Bechtler five dollar gold coinage. Listed on page 361 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle VF20 NGC. K-5, R.4. K-5 and K-5a are from the same dies, but on K-5, star 7 does not show evidence of repunching, perhaps because of coin wear or a later die state. This is an unblemished if slightly wavy representative of the legendary Colorado gold rush coiner, whose operations were purchased by the Federal government and evolved into the Denver Mint. Listed on page 378 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle XF45 PCGS. K-5, R.4. Orange-tinged luster clings to the designs of this moderately circulated Choice XF example. There are no relevant marks. Although higher graded pieces can be acquired with both patience and a pocketbook, the present coin provides a good balance between history, quality, and affordability. Listed on page 378 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar--Damaged, Rim Filed--NGC. XF Details. K-8, R.4. The 1852/1 Kagin-8 ten dollar is one of the pieces struck when the U.S. Assay Office was actually operated by Moffat & Co.; the firm name (and coins) changed to the U.S. Assay Office when Moffat retired in 1852. The obverse fields have been damaged by scrapes that are mostly repaired on this piece, and the reverse rim shows some light filing. The bold die crack appears on the reverse, as always. Still an attractive coin, with nice green-gold color and moderate luster. Listed on page 365 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1852/1 $20 Humbert Twenty Dollar--Repaired--NGC. AU Details. K-9, R.6. If collectors choose just one Territorial gold piece for a type set, they will often select either a Humbert or U.S. Assay Office twenty or fifty dollar, due to the importance of the assayer and his office to the development of the California gold saga. This greenish-gold example offers a lot of vibrant luster over green-gold surfaces, but a small area in the center reverse appears expertly repaired. Listed on page 365 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1852 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar VF30 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. SSCA 7368. K-10, R.6. It has always seemed curious that when Gold Rush California needed reliable circulating coinage the most, what they received were fifty dollar slugs from Augustus Humbert and the Assay Office. This coin is one of the exceptions, but the 1852 tens were only struck for four days. It obviously was extensively circulated for five years before the sinking of the S.S. Central America in September, 1857. The centers display greater loss of detail than the margins on each side, and the piece is well-balanced in appearance from obverse to reverse. The surfaces are bright yellow-gold and there are numerous small abrasions scattered about from handling. Listed on page 366 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1853 $10 Assay Office Ten Dollar, 900 Thous. VF30 ANACS. K-16, Low R.6. This honey-gold representative displays glimpses of luster within the legends and scrollwork. The shield displays wear, and a pinscratch reaches the C in CALIFORNIA. In 1853, the San Francisco Assay Office was obligated to increase the fineness of their output to 90% gold, identical to that of Federal gold coins struck on the East Coast. Listed on page 366 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 884 Thous. Genuine PCGS. K-17, Low R.7. 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, this coin has the details of an AU specimen that has been damaged. Lots of luster and vibrancy are still present on this coin greenish-gold coin, with excellent detail remaining. The lower rim on the obverse, below WENT, however, has been bent a bit. This is an extremely rare California gold twenty. All K-17s are 884 over 880, struck for only eight days in February-March 1853. Once backordered parting acids arrived that permitted the production of proper 900 fine gold, Augustus Humbert melted the 884 THOUS pieces left on hand and recast them in 900 fineness. Listed on page 366 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 900 Thous. AU55 NGC. K-18, R.2. This apricot-gold and sun-yellow example is well defined and displays ample remaining luster. A moderate rim ding is noted at 4:30, and both sides have a couple of noticeable marks apart from the unimportant distributed ticks characteristic of briefly circulated large diameter gold coins. Listed on page 367 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1853 $20 Assay Office Twenty Dollar, 900 Thous.--Repaired, Rim Filed--NGC. Unc Details. K-18, R.2. All of these are struck over an earlier 880 THOUS fineness that fades with time. The repair is a small area in the center reverse band bearing the legend. The rim repairs are also trivial, making this Unc Details coin a prize for the collector. The largely original surfaces have lots of remaining luster on the obverse and attractive greenish-gold color. Listed on page 367 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1854 $20 Kellogg & Co. Twenty Dollar XF45 ANACS. Short Arrows. K-1a, R.4. Luster glimmers from the designs of this straw-gold pioneer gold piece. The central reverse displays scattered small marks, but the remainder of the piece is only lightly abraded. A delay in the opening of the San Francisco Mint caused private assayer John Glover Kellogg to strike gold coins to ease a shortage of money in local commerce. Listed on page 374 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1855 $20 Kellogg & Co. Twenty Dollar--Damaged, Rims Filed--NGC. AU Details. Short Arrows. K-3a, R.6. This green-gold example has bold design definition that is hidden by the heavy surface corrosion. The reverse rim has been filed to remove rim bruises. Listed on page 374 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar AU50 PCGS. K-4a, R.4. Remaining luster is considerable over the light reddish surfaces, and it is particularly prominent on the reverse. The cheek has a vertical mark, and lesser abrasions are present east of the eagle's neck and near the L in GOLD. A shallow planchet flaw affects the upper portion of the E in FIVE. Housed in a green label holder. Listed on page 363 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1850 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar XF45 PCGS. "K-7b", R.4. The dies are unlisted in the standard Kagin reference, but are photographed under Breen-7785 in his 1988 Encyclopedia. An olive-gold Choice XF example with ample plumage detail and no distracting marks. Dirt in protected crevices suggests originality. Listed on page 363 of the 2010 Guide Book. Population: 12 in 45, 42 finer (3/10).
1850 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar--Reverse Scratched--NGC. AU Details. Small Eagle. K-7, R.4. The canary-gold luster is substantial near the rims, and this lightly circulated pioneer gold coin has a pleasing obverse. The reverse has a small but relatively deep test cut on the field above the eagle's neck, and a couple of minor thin marks are present above the olive leaves. Listed on page 363 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1849 $10 Moffat & Co. Ten Dollar, "Ten Dol." VF35 NGC. K-6a, High R.5. On the reverse, the middle leaf on the topmost left-side cluster extends under the period after S. The middle arrow points below the period following GOLD. Muted luster still clings to this coin, despite 25 points of wear. Scattered abrasions pepper both sides, as expected for a piece that has seen this much circulation, but few of them are overlarge. Moderate strike weakness appears in the centers on each side. Listed on page 363 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1852 $10 Moffat & Co. Ten Dollar VF30 PCGS. Ex: S.S. Central America. Close Date. SSCA 7190. K-8, R.6. It is always important to remember the difference in detailing one must expect between the obverse and reverse of these pieces. Because of the curvature of the obverse die, that side usually has details that are as much as 20 points less than the reverse. It is a bit jarring to see, but that is how these coins were struck. The surfaces are bright yellow-gold. The obverse devices are outlined but only faintly detailed. The reverse, on the other hand, is missing a bit of high point definition but its definition is far superior to the obverse. The coin obviously circulated before it went down with the ship in 1857, but the signs of handling are minimal except for a thin vertical scratch in the left and right obverse field. Listed on page 365 of the 2010 Guide Book.
1852 $10 Wass Molitor Ten Dollar, Small Head Genuine PCGS. K-3, R.6. 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, this coin has the details of a VF specimen that has been damaged and repaired. The obverse shows the last digit 2 drilled out and replacing another number, presumably a 1, while the reverse is the same as that used on the Dubosq & Co. tens. This piece shows numerous hits on both sides but appears nonetheless to have been smoothed out in the center obverse. The yellow-gold surfaces display all major types clearly. Listed on page 372 of the 2010 Guide Book.
S.S.C.A. Relic Gold Medals
1855 $50 SSCA Relic Gold Medal "1855 Kellogg & Co. Fifty"--Double Stamp on Reverse--Gem Proof PCGS. Struck September 7, 2001, with considerable spread between the two stampings on the reverse that attest to the date. Comes with copper-and-glass frame in the Panama-Pacific style with outer box, slipcover, informative booklet, certificate of authenticity, and commemorative screwdriver.
2008 SSCA "Humbert Commemorative" Gem Proof NGC. #83 of 375. Struck with gold recovered from S.S. Central America, Kellogg & Humbert gold ingots 830 and 555. Struck on September 12, 2008, missing the sesquicentennial of the sinking by a single year. The design is similar to Kagin-11, but the reverse has a rectangular area with an inscription that states its recent production.
2008 "Humbert Commemorative" Gem Proof Ultra Cameo NGC. "Pure California Gold" per a legend on the piece, 2.5 ounces rendered in the style of an Assay Office octagonal fifty. Encapsulation only, no other documentation included.
2008 "Humbert Commemorative" Gem Proof Ultra Cameo NGC. A razor-sharp modern restrike simulating an Assay Office fifty in the broadest sense, though the wording and presentation are clearly different. Contains 2.5 ounces of "999.9 fine" "pure California gold" per the reverse.
2008 "Humbert Commemorative" Gem Proof Ultra Cameo NGC. The back reads: "HUMBERT GOLD INGOT / COMMEMORATIVE 2008 / PURE CALIFORNIA GOLD / 2.5 OZ TROY 999.9 FINE." Comes in an encapsulation but with no other documentation.
2008 "Humbert Commemorative" Gem Proof Ultra Cameo NGC. A modern private issue in partial simulation of an Augustus Humbert / Assay Office octagonal fifty. Contains 2.5 ounces of 999.9 fine California gold, source within the state unknown.
2008 "Humbert Commemorative" Gem Proof Ultra Cameo NGC. This starkly contrasted private issue takes on the trappings of a territorial fifty, substituting legends such as "PURE CAL. GOLD" and "2.5 TROY OZ 999.9 FINE" for the original wording. No documentation other than the encapsulation.
2008 "Humbert Commemorative" Gem Proof Ultra Cameo NGC. Boldly contrasted with fathomless mirrors. This modern gold behemoth contains 2.5 ounces of "pure California gold" shaped in an octagon with the devices of the Assay Office under Augustus Humbert.
2008 "Humbert Commemorative" Gem Proof Ultra Cameo NGC. Dated "1852" on the obverse but clearly more recent. The reverse legends on this octagonal item clear up the confusion: "HUMBERT GOLD INGOT / COMMEMORATIVE 2008 / PURE CALIFORNIA GOLD / 2.5 OZ TROY 999.9 FINE".
2009 "Humbert Commemorative" Gem Proof Ultra Cameo NGC. A gleaming gold private issue struck in 2009 out of 2.5 ounces of "pure California gold." Octagonal format evokes the famous fifty dollar territorials.
2009 "Humbert Commemorative" Gem Proof Ultra Cameo NGC. A recent private issue in the manner of the classic Assay Office octagonal territorials, but clearly modern in inscriptions and quality of gold. The "pure California gold" in this piece weighs 2.5 ounces.
Ingots
Undated Cripple Creek, Colorado Gold Ingot. 31.3 gm. A modern memento from this historic mining district. Rectangular in shape, this small ingot measures 26 x 13 mm. The front of the ingot displays the four-line legend CRIPPLE CREEK / COLORADO / 999 FINE / 4 TR OZ. The back of the ingot is concave and lightly hairlined. A similar item realized $2,079.20 as lot 4546 in our 2008 September Long Beach Signature.
California Fractional Gold
1853 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-428, R.3, MS65 PCGS. Small Liberty head, bust tip points to star, L in CALIFORNIA centered between the wreath ends. An available Period One variety, but rarely encountered in such lofty condition. The prooflike yellow-green surfaces have numerous mint-made striations, but are well preserved. Population: 1 in 65, 0 finer (3/10).
1867 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-709, R.4, MS66 NGC. Brightly lustrous in pale green-gold, indicative of high silver content in the alloy. A carefully preserved example of this octagonal quarter dollar.
From The Classic Collection.
From The Classic Collection.
1864 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1016, R.4, MS64 PCGS. This flashy butter-gold near-Gem is well struck despite a slightly dished appearance (as made) on the reverse. Portions of Liberty's hair are absent due to aggressive die polishing by the maker. One vertical hairline behind Liberty's neck, but otherwise pristine. Population: 3 in 64, 0 finer (3/10).
1880/70 50C Indian Round 50 Cents, BG-1067, Low R.4, MS64 Prooflike NGC. Strong reflectivity through the fields and bold detail. An important near-Gem representative of this popular issue with an intriguing overdate.
From The Classic Collection.
From The Classic Collection.
1860 $1 Liberty Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-1102, R.4, MS65 PCGS. Lovely orange-gold and mint shades cover both sides of this remarkable little Gem, which shows no mentionable abrasions or other impairments. The 0 in the date is widely repunched, as always on this variety. Population: 4 in 65, 2 finer (3/10).
From The Classic Collection.
From The Classic Collection.
1875 $1 Indian Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-1125, Low R.5, MS64 PCGS. The fields are prooflike as usually seen, with delightful orange-gold color and only a wispy abrasion or so on the obverse. The reverse appears close to terminal, with numerous die cracks around the peripheries, one in the center, and a cud above the N in CALIFORNIA. Population: 15 in 64, 1 finer (3/10).
From The Classic Collection.
From The Classic Collection.
1876/5 $1 Indian Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-1129, R.4 MS62 PCGS. A berry left of the bow confirms the variety. Partially prooflike fields highlight the devices. Well defined save for the typical soft centers, especially the reverse. Minor handling marks are unimportant.
Session 7
Colonials
(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Thin Planchet--Corroded--ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population (0/18). (#58)
1722 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny, Type One, Harp Left VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population (9/46). (#167)
1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing, DEI GRATIA VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/183). NGC Census: (2/49). (#176)
1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny--Corrosion--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (5/80). PCGS Population (29/274). (#180)
1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (12/30). PCGS Population (51/94). (#180)
1721-H 9DEN French Colonies Copper Sou VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (0/5). PCGS Population (0/28). (#158632)
1762-BB SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque AU50 PCGS. Ex:Ford Collection. PCGS Population (3/14). NGC Census: (1/6). (#158657)
1767-A 9DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, RF Counterstamp Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/26). PCGS Population (1/83). (#158637)
1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Draped Bust, No Button, Copper Restrike, Engrailed Edge PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (19/79). NGC Census: (7/13). (#685)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.
1795 1/2P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population (5/4). (#758)
Half Cents
1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge--Corrosion--Details NGC. Good. C-1. NGC Census: (2/49). PCGS Population (2/114). Mintage: 139,690. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 4 : $440. (#1009)(Registry values: P6)
1795 1/2 C Plain Edge--Damaged--Details NGC. Good Details. C-6A. NGC Census: (4/74). PCGS Population (2/191). Mintage: 139,690. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 4 : $425. (#1018)(Registry values: P6)
1802/0 1/2 C Reverse of 1802--Corrosion--NGC Details. VG. C-2. NGC Census: (9/10). PCGS Population (21/60). Mintage: 20,266. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $1,650. (#1057)(Registry values: P7)
1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems VF35 ANACS. C-9. NGC Census: (17/598). PCGS Population (43/449). Mintage: 1,055,312. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $247. (#1063)(Registry values: P4)
1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems--Reverse Double Struck--XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (37/564). PCGS Population (53/399). Mintage: 1,055,312. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $300. (#1063)(Registry values: P4)
1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (60/337). NGC Census: (51/511). Mintage: 1,055,312. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $361. (#1063)(Registry values: P4)
1804 1/2 C Crosslet 4, No Stems--Environmental Damage--NGC Details . VF. C-12. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/69). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $175. (#1072)(Registry values: P4)
1804 1/2 C Crosslet 4, No Stems--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. AU. C-12. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/43). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $635. (#1072)(Registry values: P4)
1804 1/2 C C-7 Spiked Chin--Corroded--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/2). (#35164)
1804 1/2 C Cross 4 With Stems AU58 NGC. C-10. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/3). (#35158)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
1806 1/2 C Small 6, No Stems--Whizzed--ANACS. XF40 Details. C-1. NGC Census: (12/359). PCGS Population (56/244). Mintage: 356,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $300. (#1093)(Registry values: P4)
1806 1/2 C --Rotated Dies--Small 6, No Stems XF40 ANACS. C-4. NGC Census: (12/359). PCGS Population (56/244). Mintage: 356,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $300. (#1093)(Registry values: P4)
1809/6 1/2 C AU55 NGC. C-5. NGC Census: (20/67). PCGS Population (19/31). Mintage: 1,154,572. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $590. (#1126)(Registry values: P3)
1811 1/2 C Close Date--Corrosion--NGC Details. VG. C-2. NGC Census: (3/28). PCGS Population (11/103). Mintage: 63,140. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $635. (#1135)(Registry values: P7)
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars MS61 Brown NGC. C-2. NGC Census: (17/30). PCGS Population (0/33). Mintage: 606,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $575. (#1150)(Registry values: P1)
1834 1/2 C AU58 NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (60/240). PCGS Population (38/171). Mintage: 141,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $185. (#1165)(Registry values: P1)
1835 1/2 C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (57/118). NGC Census: (15/103). Mintage: 398,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $575. (#1169)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1849 1/2 C Large Date AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (33/100). NGC Census: (24/139). Mintage: 39,864. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#1218)(Registry values: P3)
1849 1/2 C Large Date MS62 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (38/78). PCGS Population (27/60). Mintage: 39,864. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $425. (#1218)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
1849 1/2 C Large Date MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (38/22). NGC Census: (33/45). Mintage: 39,864. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $500. (#1218)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P3)
1851 1/2 C MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (16/1). PCGS Population (0/1). Mintage: 147,672. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $800. (#1224)(Registry values: P2)
1853 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (171/142). PCGS Population (121/37). Mintage: 129,694. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $430. (#1227)(Registry values: P1)
1853 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (171/142). PCGS Population (121/37). Mintage: 129,694. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $430. (#1227)(Registry values: P1)
1855 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (163/83). PCGS Population (107/33). Mintage: 56,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#1233)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1856 1/2 C MS62 Brown NGC. C-1. NGC Census: (49/105). PCGS Population (36/68). Mintage: 40,430. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $280. (#1236)(Registry values: P2)
1856 1/2 C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (52/16). NGC Census: (44/61). Mintage: 40,430. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $340. (#1236)(Registry values: P2)
1856 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (29/0). NGC Census: (20/3). Mintage: 40,430. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $825. (#1237)(Registry values: P2)
Large Cents
1794 1C Head of 1794--Rev Damage--NGC Details. Fine. S-65. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (32/376). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $775. (#901374)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1794 1C Head of 1794--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-59. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (46/300). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,700. (#901374)(Registry values: P1)
1794 1C Head of 1795 VG8 NGC. S-67, B-59, R.3. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/2). (#35685)(Registry values: N991)
1794 1C Head of 1795 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (18/279). PCGS Population (26/362). Mintage: 918,521. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $725. (#1365)(Registry values: N991)
1795 1C Plain Edge--Corrosion--NGC Details. Fine. S-78. NGC Census: (8/89). PCGS Population (18/227). Mintage: 501,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $675. (#1380)(Registry values: N991)
1795 1C Plain Edge--Cleaned, Corroded--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. S-76B. NGC Census: (8/89). PCGS Population (18/227). Mintage: 501,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $675. (#1380)(Registry values: N991)
1795 1C Plain Edge--Corrosion--NGC Details. Fine. S-76B. NGC Census: (8/89). PCGS Population (18/227). Mintage: 501,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $675. (#1380)(Registry values: N991)
1795 1C Plain Edge--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-76B. NGC Census: (2/79). PCGS Population (23/187). Mintage: 501,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,225. (#1380)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1795 1C Plain Edge--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-78. NGC Census: (2/79). PCGS Population (23/187). Mintage: 501,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,225. (#1380)(Registry values: N991)
1796 1C Liberty Cap--Scratches--NGC Details. AG. S-81. NGC Census: (4/76). PCGS Population (7/129). Mintage: 109,825. (#1392)(Registry values: N208)
1796 1C Liberty Cap--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. Fine. S-91. NGC Census: (7/54). PCGS Population (10/83). Mintage: 109,825. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $700. (#1392)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1794--Damaged--NGC Details. VG. S-102. NGC Census: (0/9). PCGS Population (2/14). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $625. (#1404)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1796 1C Draped Bust, Reverse of 1794--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. Fine. S-108. NGC Census: (4/5). PCGS Population (0/13). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $1,150. (#1404)(Registry values: P1)
1797 1C Reverse of 1796, Gripped Edge--Rim Damage--NGC Details. Fine. S-120B. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population (3/18). Mintage: 897,510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $545. (#1416)(Registry values: P1)
1797 1C Reverse of 1796, Plain Edge--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-120A. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (0/6). Mintage: 897,510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $875. (#1419)(Registry values: P1)
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Fine. S-139. NGC Census: (6/82). PCGS Population (16/154). Mintage: 897,510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $525. (#1422)(Registry values: N491)
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems--Corroded, Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-138. NGC Census: (4/75). PCGS Population (12/133). Mintage: 897,510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $925. (#1422)(Registry values: N991)
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. S-139. NGC Census: (4/75). PCGS Population (12/133). Mintage: 897,510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $925. (#1422)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems--Obv Scratched--NGC Details. VF. S-140. NGC Census: (4/75). PCGS Population (12/132). Mintage: 897,510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $925. (#1422)(Registry values: N991)
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. VF. S-130. NGC Census: (4/75). PCGS Population (12/133). Mintage: 897,510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $925. (#1422)(Registry values: N991)
1797 1C Reverse of 1797, No Stems--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-131. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Population (1/8). Mintage: 897,510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,225. (#1425)(Registry values: N991)
1798 1C Reverse of 1795--Corrosion--NGC Details. VG. S-155. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/15). Mintage: 1,841,745. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $320. (#1428)(Registry values: P1)
1798 1C First Hair Style--Corrosion--Details NGC Details. Fine. S-153. NGC Census: (9/109). PCGS Population (14/134). Mintage: 1,841,745. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $350. (#1431)(Registry values: N491)
1798 1C First Hair Style--Corrosion--Details NGC Details. VF. S-157. NGC Census: (5/101). PCGS Population (19/101). Mintage: 1,841,745. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $675. (#1431)(Registry values: N491)
1798 1C First Hair Style--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-159. NGC Census: (5/101). PCGS Population (19/101). Mintage: 1,841,745. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $675. (#1431)(Registry values: N491)
1798 1C Second Hair Style VF20 NGC. S-170. NGC Census: (4/61). PCGS Population (22/135). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $635. (#1434)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1798 1C Second Hair Style--Scratches--NGC Details. VF. S-185. NGC Census: (4/61). PCGS Population (22/135). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $635. (#1434)(Registry values: P1)
1798 1C Second Hair Style--Corroded, Scratches--NGC Details. VF. S-166. NGC Census: (4/61). PCGS Population (22/134). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $635. (#1434)(Registry values: P1)
1798 1C Second Hair Style--Corrosion--NGC Details. XF. S-165. NGC Census: (6/27). PCGS Population (23/55). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,475. (#1434)(Registry values: P1)
1798 1C First Hair Style--Bent--NGC Details. Fine. S-162, B-23, R.4. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#36050)
1798 1C First Hair Style--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-163 B-19, R.4. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/2). (#36053)
1800 1C --Scratches--NGC Details. VF. S-211, B-13, R.3. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/0). (#36221)(Registry values: N991)
1800 1C --Environmental Damage--NGC Details. VF. S-209. NGC Census: (1/40). PCGS Population (5/49). Mintage: 2,822,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $685. (#1449)(Registry values: N991)
1800/79 1C 2nd Hair VG8 NGC. S-194. NGC Census: (1/29). PCGS Population (5/52). Mintage: 2,822,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $195. (#1455)(Registry values: P1)
1800/79 1C Fine 12 NGC. S-196. NGC Census: (1/27). PCGS Population (3/44). Mintage: 2,822,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $325. (#1455)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1800/79 1C --Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-192. NGC Census: (3/21). PCGS Population (11/31). Mintage: 2,822,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $925. (#1455)(Registry values: P1)
1801 1C --Corrosion--Details NGC. Fine Details. S-216. NGC Census: (7/50). PCGS Population (8/68). Mintage: 1,362,837. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $250. (#1458)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1801 1C 3 Errors--Corrosion--NGC Details. XF. S-219. NGC Census: (0/3). PCGS Population (0/3). Mintage: 1,362,837. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $5,175. (#1461)(Registry values: P1)
1801 1C 1/000--Corrosion--Details NGC Details. VF. S-220, B-12, R.3. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/1). (#36275)(Registry values: P1)
1802 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. S-235. NGC Census: (17/188). PCGS Population (33/234). Mintage: 3,435,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $340. (#1470)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1802 1C --Corroded--ANACS. VF20 Details. S-230. NGC Census: (17/188). PCGS Population (33/234). Mintage: 3,435,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $340. (#1470)(Registry values: N491)
1802 1C --Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-239, B-17, R.3. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/3). (#36326)(Registry values: N491)
1802 1C --Scratched--ANACS. VF30 Details. S-227, B-5, R.2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/3). (#36296)(Registry values: N491)
1802 1C --Corroded--ANACS. VF30 Details. S-232. NGC Census: (18/150). PCGS Population (28/177). Mintage: 3,435,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $644. (#1470)(Registry values: N491)
1802 1C --Corroded, Scratched--ANACS. XF40 Details. S-232. NGC Census: (27/108). PCGS Population (46/88). Mintage: 3,435,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,100. (#1470)(Registry values: N991)
1802 1C --Scratches--NGC Details. XF. S-226, B-2, R.3. NGC Census: 0/0). PCGS Population (0/2). (#36293)(Registry values: N991)
1802 1C --Corrosion--NGC Details. XF. S-227, B-5, R.2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/3). (#36296)(Registry values: N991)
1802 1C --Obv Damage--NGC Details. XF. S-233. NGC Census: (27/108). PCGS Population (46/88). Mintage: 3,435,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,100. (#1470)(Registry values: N991)
1802 1C No Stems--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. S-231. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/11). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,100. (#1476)(Registry values: P1)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction Fine 12 NGC. S-255. NGC Census: (15/272). PCGS Population (14/305). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $200. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Damaged--NGC Details. Fine. S-254. NGC Census: (15/272). PCGS Population (14/305). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $200. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-244. NGC Census: (14/244). PCGS Population (30/253). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $350. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Scratches--NGC Details. VF. S-247. NGC Census: (14/244). PCGS Population (30/252). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $350. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Environmental Damage--Details NGC. VF Details. S-248. NGC Census: (14/244). PCGS Population (30/252). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $350. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. VF. S-256. NGC Census: (14/244). PCGS Population (30/252). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $350. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-252. NGC Census: (14/244). PCGS Population (30/252). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $350. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Corroded--ANACS. VF30 Details. S-251. NGC Census: (17/210). PCGS Population (31/179). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $530. (#1482)(Registry values: N491)
1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (25/163). PCGS Population (33/123). Mintage: 3,131,691. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $800. (#1482)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II. (Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II. (Registry values: N991)
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. Fine. S-259. NGC Census: (0/9). PCGS Population (8/100). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $175. (#1485)(Registry values: P1)
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. S-258. NGC Census: (1/7). PCGS Population (12/77). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $340. (#1485)(Registry values: P1)
1803 1C Small Date, Large Fraction--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-261. NGC Census: (1/7). PCGS Population (12/77). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $340. (#1485)(Registry values: P1)
1803 1C 100/000--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-249. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $750. (#911501)(Registry values: P1)
1805 1C --Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-269. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 941,116. (#1510)(Registry values: N491)
1805 1C --Obverse Scratched--NGC Details. VF. S-267. NGC Census: (4/73). PCGS Population (12/104). Mintage: 941,116. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $425. (#1510)(Registry values: N491)
1805 1C --Damaged--ANACS. VF20 Details. S-267. NGC Census: (4/73). PCGS Population (12/106). Mintage: 941,116. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $425. (#1510)(Registry values: N491)
1805 1C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/78). NGC Census: (5/65). Mintage: 941,116. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $665. (#1510)(Registry values: N491)
1805 1C --Corrosion--NGC Details. XF. S-267. NGC Census: (3/55). PCGS Population (14/54). Mintage: 941,116. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,025. (#1510)(Registry values: N991)
1806 1C --Environmental Damage--NGC Details. VF. S-270. NGC Census: (2/39). PCGS Population (7/67). Mintage: 348,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $760. (#1513)(Registry values: N991)
1807 1C Large Fraction--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. VF. S-275. NGC Census: (2/17). PCGS Population (6/35). Mintage: 829,221. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $375. (#1516)(Registry values: N491)
1807 1C Comet--Corroded--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. S-271, B-1, R.1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/5). (#36454)
1807 1C Comet--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. Fine. S-271. NGC Census: (0/10). PCGS Population (4/21). Mintage: 829,221. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $250. (#1531)(Registry values: P1)
1808 1C Fine 15 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/46). PCGS Population (15/77). Mintage: 1,007,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 15: $364. (#1543)(Registry values: N491)
1809 1C --Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-280. NGC Census: (1/32). PCGS Population (7/47). Mintage: 222,867. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $980. (#1546)(Registry values: N1793)
1810 1C --Corrosion--VF20 NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (3/52). PCGS Population (8/79). Mintage: 1,458,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $500. (#1549)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1811/0 1C --Corroded, Repaired--NCS. VF Details. S-286. NGC Census: (2/11). PCGS Population (4/11). Mintage: 218,025. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,275. (#1558)(Registry values: P2)
1811 1C --Corroded, Damaged--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (2/29). PCGS Population (9/60). Mintage: 218,025. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $825. (#1555)(Registry values: N1793)
1811 1C --Burnished--NGC Details. VF. S-287. NGC Census: (2/29). PCGS Population (9/59). Mintage: 218,025. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $825. (#1555)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1812 1C Small Date VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/108). PCGS Population (31/108). Mintage: 1,075,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $680. (#1561)(Registry values: N991)
1813 1C Fine 15 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/94). PCGS Population (8/133). Mintage: 418,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 15: $414. (#1570)(Registry values: N491)
1813 1C --Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-293. NGC Census: (5/89). PCGS Population (15/118). Mintage: 418,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $625. (#1570)(Registry values: N991)
1813 1C --Corroded--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (5/79). PCGS Population (11/96). Mintage: 418,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $835. (#1570)(Registry values: N991)
1813 1C --Corrosion--NGC Details. AU. S-292. NGC Census: (5/51). PCGS Population (13/32). Mintage: 418,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $2,275. (#1570)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1814 1C Plain 4--Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. S-295. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (4/60). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $600. (#1576)(Registry values: P1)
1816 1C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/174). PCGS Population (11/171). Mintage: 2,820,982. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $200. (#1591)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1817 1C 13 Stars--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. AU. N-11. NGC Census: (10/220). PCGS Population (9/162). Mintage: 3,948,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $230. (#1594)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1818 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. N-7. NGC Census: (5/374). PCGS Population (14/402). Mintage: 3,167,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $175. (#1600)(Registry values: N491)
1818 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. N-10. NGC Census: (5/374). PCGS Population (14/402). Mintage: 3,167,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $175. (#1600)(Registry values: N491)
1818 1C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (89/201). PCGS Population (87/163). Mintage: 3,167,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $300. (#1600)(Registry values: N991)
1818 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (120/43). NGC Census: (98/103). Mintage: 3,167,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $500. (#1600)(Registry values: N991)
1819 1C Large Date AU58 PCGS. N-10. PCGS Population (20/54). NGC Census: (27/139). Mintage: 2,671,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $375. (#1603)(Registry values: N491)
1819 1C Small Date XF45 NGC. N-8. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/30). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $175. (#1606)(Registry values: P1)
1819 1C Small Date--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. N-6. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/28). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $185. (#1606)(Registry values: P1)
1820 1C Large Date AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/433). NGC Census: (1/489). Mintage: 4,407,550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $175. (#1615)(Registry values: N491)
1820 1C Large Date MS63 Brown NGC. N-13. NGC Census: (61/347). PCGS Population (77/295). Mintage: 4,407,550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $440. (#1615)(Registry values: N991)
1820 1C Large Date MS64 Brown PCGS. N-13. PCGS Population (168/127). NGC Census: (163/185). Mintage: 4,407,550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $715. (#1615)(Registry values: N991)
1820 1C Large Date MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (77/6). NGC Census: (54/13). Mintage: 4,407,550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,725. (#1616)(Registry values: N1793)
1822 1C Brown--Reverse Scratched--NGC Details. Unc. N-6. NGC Census: (2/49). PCGS Population (0/22). Mintage: 2,072,339. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $965. (#1624)(Registry values: N991)
1823 1C --Scratched--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. N-2. NGC Census: (2/18). PCGS Population (2/33). Mintage: 1,262,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $375. (#1627)(Registry values: N491)
1823/2 1C VG8 ANACS. N-1. NGC Census: (4/45). PCGS Population (7/56). Mintage: 1,262,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $160. (#1630)(Registry values: N491)
1823/2 1C --Corroded, Tooled--ANACS. VF20 Details. N-1. NGC Census: (3/27). PCGS Population (5/34). Mintage: 1,262,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $825. (#1630)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1824 1C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/53). PCGS Population (8/45). Mintage: 1,262,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $591. (#1636)(Registry values: N991)
1824/2 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. N-5. NGC Census: (0/21). PCGS Population (4/29). Mintage: 1,262,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $375. (#1639)(Registry values: P2)
1827 1C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/62). NGC Census: (2/94). Mintage: 2,357,732. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $350. (#1651)(Registry values: N491)
1827 1C AU53 PCGS. N-3, R-2. PCGS Population (5/62). NGC Census: (2/94). Mintage: 2,357,732. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $350. (#1651)(Registry values: N491)
1831 1C Medium Letters AU58 PCGS. N-6, R-1. PCGS Population (5/6). NGC Census: (0/0). (#1681)(Registry values: P1)
1832 1C Large Letters AU53 PCGS. CAC. N-2, R-3. PCGS Population (5/46). NGC Census: (4/70). Mintage: 2,362,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $185. (#1687)(Registry values: N491)
1833 1C --Improperly Cleaned, Double Struck 2nd Strike 25% Off Center Uniface--NGC Details. VG. NGC Census: (0/169). PCGS Population (0/147). Mintage: 2,739,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $25. (#1696)(Registry values: N69)
1834 1C Large 8, Large Stars, Large Letters--Spot Removals--NGC Details. AU. N-6. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $850. (#1705)(Registry values: P1)
1837 1C Head of 1838 AU53 ANACS. N-8. NGC Census: (17/428). PCGS Population (13/200). Mintage: 5,558,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $175. (#1729)(Registry values: N491)
1837 1C Head of 1838 MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (94/114). PCGS Population (43/37). Mintage: 5,558,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $500. (#1729)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1837 1C Plain Cords, Medium Letters MS62 Brown NGC. N-3. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (5/48). (#1735)(Registry values: P1)
1838 1C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (102/102). PCGS Population (84/41). Mintage: 6,370,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $530. (#1741)(Registry values: N991)
1839 1C Silly Head--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. AU. N-9. NGC Census: (2/63). PCGS Population (4/52). Mintage: 3,128,661. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $375. (#1748)(Registry values: N491)
1839 1C Silly Head MS60 Brown ANACS. N-9. NGC Census: (2/48). PCGS Population (0/33). Mintage: 3,128,661. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $625. (#1748)(Registry values: N491)
1839 1C Booby Head AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/91). NGC Census: (7/122). Mintage: 3,128,661. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $375. (#1751)(Registry values: N491)
1839/6 1C VG10 NGC. N-1. NGC Census: (12/13). PCGS Population (13/33). Mintage: 3,128,661. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $654. (#1756)(Registry values: P1)
1840 1C Small Date MS62 Brown NGC. N-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/12). (#1823)(Registry values: P1)
1841 1C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (13/49). PCGS Population (7/27). Mintage: 1,597,367. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $275. (#1832)(Registry values: N491)
1843 1C Petite Head, Small Letters Red and Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. N-9. NGC Census: (0/18). PCGS Population (0/18). Mintage: 2,425,342. (#1845)(Registry values: N491)
1845 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. N-5. PCGS Population (13/41). NGC Census: (27/85). Mintage: 3,894,804. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $340. (#1862)(Registry values: N491)
1846 1C Small Date Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. N-18. NGC Census: (0/234). PCGS Population (2/73). Mintage: 4,120,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $200. (#1865)(Registry values: N491)
1846 1C Small Date MS64 Brown NGC. N-6. NGC Census: (61/42). PCGS Population (18/5). Mintage: 4,120,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $525. (#1865)(Registry values: N991)
1847 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (30/10). NGC Census: (88/70). Mintage: 6,183,669. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $500. (#1877)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1847 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-6. NGC Census: (44/26). PCGS Population (9/1). Mintage: 6,183,669. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $785. (#1877)(Registry values: N1793)
1848 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-14. NGC Census: (49/12). PCGS Population (9/0). Mintage: 6,415,799. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $760. (#1883)(Registry values: N1793)
1850 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (148/84). NGC Census: (90/133). Mintage: 4,426,844. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $550. (#1890)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1851 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (93/184). NGC Census: (112/401). Mintage: 9,889,707. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $210. (#1892)(Registry values: N491)
1851 1C MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (13/109). PCGS Population (35/135). Mintage: 9,889,707. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $280. (#1893)(Registry values: N491)
1852 1C MS60 Brown--Altered Color--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (3/618). PCGS Population (8/363). Mintage: 5,063,094. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $165. (#1898)(Registry values: N491)
1852 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-7. NGC Census: (144/80). PCGS Population (72/18). Mintage: 5,063,094. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#1898)(Registry values: N991)
1852 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-3. NGC Census: (144/80). PCGS Population (72/18). Mintage: 5,063,094. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#1898)(Registry values: N991)
1853 1C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (117/656). PCGS Population (40/422). Mintage: 6,641,131. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $175. (#1901)(Registry values: N491)
1853 1C MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (135/521). PCGS Population (143/278). Mintage: 6,641,131. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $215. (#1901)(Registry values: N491)
1853 1C MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (135/521). PCGS Population (143/278). Mintage: 6,641,131. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $215. (#1901)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1855 1C Upright 5s MS64 Brown NGC. N-4. NGC Census: (139/148). PCGS Population (92/43). Mintage: 1,574,829. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $300. (#1907)(Registry values: N991)
1856 1C Upright 5 MS65 Brown NGC. N-6. NGC Census: (128/35). PCGS Population (26/1). Mintage: 2,690,463. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $580. (#1919)(Registry values: N991)
1857 1C Large Date--Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. N-1. NGC Census: (7/426). PCGS Population (15/308). Mintage: 333,456. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $150. (#1928)(Registry values: N208)
1857 1C Small Date AU50 ANACS. N-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (16/57). (#1931)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Flying Eagle Cents
1857 1C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (108/1908). PCGS Population (173/2251). Mintage: 17,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $250. (#2016)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1857 1C --Reverse Damage--NGC. Unc Details. NGC Census: (10/1898). PCGS Population (40/2210). Mintage: 17,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $300. (#2016)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1857 1C --Environmental Damage--Details NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (10/1898). PCGS Population (40/2210). Mintage: 17,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $300. (#2016)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1857 1C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (363/1791). NGC Census: (263/1553). Mintage: 17,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $435. (#2016)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1858 1C Large Letters MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (172/1028). NGC Census: (16/149). Mintage: 24,600,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $440. (#2019)(Registry values: N991)
1858 1C Large Letters MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (47/102). PCGS Population (377/648). Mintage: 24,600,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $685. (#2019)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1858 1C Small Letters--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/512). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $300. (#2020)(Registry values: N491)
1858 1C Small Letters MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (144/292). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $700. (#2020)(Registry values: N991)
1858 1C Small Letters MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (143/292). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $700. (#2020)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Indian Cents
1859 1C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (164/1345). NGC Census: (1/11). Mintage: 36,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $185. (#2052)(Registry values: N491)
1859 1C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2/8). PCGS Population (157/1144). Mintage: 36,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $300. (#2052)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1859 1C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (541/133). NGC Census: (5/2). Mintage: 36,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $850. (#2052)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1860 1C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (200/527). PCGS Population (263/597). Mintage: 20,566,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $265. (#2058)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1860 1C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (350/177). PCGS Population (395/202). Mintage: 20,566,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#2058)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1860 1C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (395/202). NGC Census: (351/178). Mintage: 20,566,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#2058)(Registry values: N991)
1861 1C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (267/186). PCGS Population (351/226). Mintage: 10,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $435. (#2061)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1861 1C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (267/186). PCGS Population (351/226). Mintage: 10,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $435. (#2061)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1861 1C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (267/187). PCGS Population (353/225). Mintage: 10,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $435. (#2061)(Registry values: N991)
1861 1C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (141/46). PCGS Population (159/66). Mintage: 10,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $885. (#2061)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1862 1C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (476/200). PCGS Population (568/259). Mintage: 28,075,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $335. (#2064)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1863 1C MS63 PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS Population (639/806). NGC Census: (414/753). Mintage: 49,840,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $170. (#2067)(Registry values: N491)
1863 1C MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (415/754). PCGS Population (648/810). Mintage: 49,840,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $170. (#2067)(Registry values: N491)
1863 1C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (633/175). NGC Census: (554/200). Mintage: 49,840,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#2067)(Registry values: N991)
1863 1C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (182/18). PCGS Population (144/31). Mintage: 49,840,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $825. (#2067)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (156/713). PCGS Population (143/910). Mintage: 13,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $170. (#2070)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (245/468). PCGS Population (379/530). Mintage: 13,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $225. (#2070)(Registry values: N491)
1864 1C Copper-Nickel MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (431/100). NGC Census: (348/120). Mintage: 13,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $425. (#2070)(Registry values: N991)
1864 1C L On Ribbon AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (77/252). PCGS Population (60/153). Mintage: 39,233,712. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $280. (#2079)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1864/1864 1C L On Ribbon Brown, Bronze--Altered Color--NGC Details. Unc. VP-002, FS-2301. NGC Census: (1/249). PCGS Population (7/146). Mintage: 39,233,712. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $310. (#2079)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1864 1C L on Ribbon, Bronze MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (48/262). PCGS Population (23/181). Mintage: 39,233,712. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $110. (#2076)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (51/5). NGC Census: (64/24). Mintage: 39,233,712. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $625. (#2079)(Registry values: N991)
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (232/77). NGC Census: (175/168). Mintage: 35,429,288. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#2083)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1865 1C Fancy 5 MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (148/19). PCGS Population (72/4). Mintage: 35,429,288. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $390. (#2083)(Registry values: N991)
1866 1C AU53 PCGS. RPD, FS-302, S-3, (FS-007.9). PCGS Population (17/208). NGC Census: (14/266). Mintage: 9,826,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $180. (#2085)(Registry values: N491)
1866 1C Brown--Recolored, Repunched Date--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/211). PCGS Population (1/114). Mintage: 9,826,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $220. (#2085)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1866 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (121/125). PCGS Population (196/62). Mintage: 9,826,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $685. (#2086)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1866 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (121/125). PCGS Population (196/62). Mintage: 9,826,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $685. (#2086)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1867 1C Brown--Recolored--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/191). PCGS Population (1/87). Mintage: 9,821,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $210. (#2088)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1867 1C --Altered Color--MS60 Red and Brown NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (1/315). PCGS Population (0/394). Mintage: 9,821,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $220. (#2089)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1867 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (224/49). NGC Census: (132/128). Mintage: 9,821,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $680. (#2089)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1868 1C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (53/19). PCGS Population (37/11). Mintage: 10,266,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#2091)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1868 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (6/284). PCGS Population (11/374). Mintage: 10,266,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $260. (#2092)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1869 1C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (42/239). NGC Census: (20/279). Mintage: 6,420,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $375. (#2094)(Registry values: N991)
1869 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/195). PCGS Population (2/128). Mintage: 6,420,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $460. (#2094)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1869 1C --Altered Color--MS60 Red and Brown NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/334). PCGS Population (0/404). Mintage: 6,420,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $475. (#2095)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1869/69 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. FS-301. (#37475)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.
1870 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (8/193). PCGS Population (27/151). Mintage: 5,275,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $345. (#2097)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1870 1C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (39/18). PCGS Population (24/2). Mintage: 5,275,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $550. (#2097)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1870 1C MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. FS-008.81. PCGS Population (11/334). NGC Census: (11/240). Mintage: 5,275,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $500. (#2098)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1871 1C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (9/296). PCGS Population (19/324). Mintage: 3,929,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $286. (#2100)(Registry values: N991)
1871 1C --Altered Color--MS60 Brown NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (1/160). PCGS Population (3/98). Mintage: 3,929,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $450. (#2100)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1871 1C --Altered Color--MS60 Brown NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (1/161). PCGS Population (3/99). Mintage: 3,929,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $450. (#2100)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1872 1C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (92/247). NGC Census: (30/270). Mintage: 4,042,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $472. (#2103)(Registry values: N991)
1873 1C Open 3 MS64 Brown ICG. NGC Census: (18/12). PCGS Population (20/5). Mintage: 11,676,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $340. (#2106)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P5)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P5)
1873 1C Open 3 MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (14/114). PCGS Population (88/233). Mintage: 11,676,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#2107)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1873 1C Open 3 MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (14/114). PCGS Population (88/233). Mintage: 11,676,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#2107)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1873 1C Open 3 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (179/53). NGC Census: (51/63). Mintage: 11,676,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $480. (#2107)(Registry values: P5)
1873 1C Open 3 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (178/53). NGC Census: (51/63). Mintage: 11,676,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $480. (#2107)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P5)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P5)
1874 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (24/7). NGC Census: (62/26). Mintage: 14,187,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $280. (#2118)(Registry values: N991)
1874 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (232/83). NGC Census: (142/126). Mintage: 14,187,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#2119)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1874 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (234/83). NGC Census: (141/126). Mintage: 14,187,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#2119)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1874 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (22/0). PCGS Population (2/0). Mintage: 14,187,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $925. (#2119)(Registry values: N1793)
1875 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (209/79). NGC Census: (159/124). Mintage: 13,528,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $335. (#2122)(Registry values: N991)
1875 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (78/3). NGC Census: (107/18). Mintage: 13,528,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $700. (#2122)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1876 1C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (31/184). NGC Census: (8/216). Mintage: 7,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $170. (#2124)(Registry values: N491)
1876 1C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (21/148). PCGS Population (22/67). Mintage: 7,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $230. (#2124)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1876 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (194/61). NGC Census: (121/106). Mintage: 7,944,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $550. (#2125)(Registry values: N991)
1877 1C --Soldered--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (44/673). PCGS Population (98/1047). Mintage: 852,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,675. (#2127)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1879 1C MS64 Red PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS Population (70/70). NGC Census: (19/24). Mintage: 16,231,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#2135)(Registry values: N991)
1881 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (151/132). PCGS Population (251/65). Mintage: 39,211,576. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $210. (#2140)(Registry values: N491)
1881 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (62/3). NGC Census: (107/25). Mintage: 39,211,576. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $250. (#2140)(Registry values: N991)
1881 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (72/26). NGC Census: (35/12). Mintage: 39,211,576. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $950. (#2141)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1882 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (143/116). PCGS Population (197/63). Mintage: 38,581,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#2143)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1883 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (104/89). NGC Census: (35/65). Mintage: 45,598,108. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $320. (#2147)(Registry values: N991)
1884 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (63/3). NGC Census: (109/27). Mintage: 23,261,742. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#2149)(Registry values: N991)
1885 1C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (75/68). PCGS Population (50/12). Mintage: 11,765,384. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#2151)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1886 1C Type One MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (28/47). NGC Census: (30/87). Mintage: 17,654,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $205. (#2154)(Registry values: N991)
1886 1C Type One MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (121/34). NGC Census: (91/56). Mintage: 17,654,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#2155)(Registry values: N991)
1886 1C Type Two MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (67/37). PCGS Population (113/22). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $985. (#92155)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1887 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (84/72). NGC Census: (34/25). Mintage: 45,226,484. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#2159)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1888/7 1C Good 4 ICG. Snow-2, FS#1C-010.7.
From The Carter Family Collection.
From The Carter Family Collection.
1890 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (76/52). NGC Census: (41/21). Mintage: 57,182,856. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#2177)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1890 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (76/52). NGC Census: (41/21). Mintage: 57,182,856. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#2177)(Registry values: N991)
1892 1C MS64 Red ICG. NGC Census: (51/40). PCGS Population (102/64). Mintage: 37,649,832. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#2183)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1894 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (111/89). NGC Census: (42/41). Mintage: 16,752,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $350. (#2189)(Registry values: N991)
1894 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (66/23). NGC Census: (32/9). Mintage: 16,752,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,100. (#2189)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1895 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (167/25). NGC Census: (140/90). Mintage: 38,343,636. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $170. (#2191)(Registry values: N491)
1895 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (87/129). PCGS Population (130/142). Mintage: 38,343,636. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $255. (#2192)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1896 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (144/59). NGC Census: (76/60). Mintage: 39,057,292. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $230. (#2195)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1897 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (26/11). PCGS Population (54/14). Mintage: 50,466,328. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $900. (#2198)(Registry values: N991)
1898 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (106/54). NGC Census: (61/31). Mintage: 49,823,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#2201)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1899 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (281/319). NGC Census: (133/218). Mintage: 53,600,032. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#2204)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1901 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (188/55). NGC Census: (114/29). Mintage: 79,611,144. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#2210)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1902 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (112/111). PCGS Population (131/55). Mintage: 87,376,720. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#2213)(Registry values: N991)
1902 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (131/55). NGC Census: (112/111). Mintage: 87,376,720. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#2213)(Registry values: N991)
1904 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (191/60). NGC Census: (129/26). Mintage: 61,328,016. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $470. (#2219)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1906 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (168/15). NGC Census: (128/35). Mintage: 96,022,256. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $450. (#2225)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1907 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (187/35). NGC Census: (92/14). Mintage: 108,138,616. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#2228)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1908 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (229/40). NGC Census: (139/34). Mintage: 32,327,988. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#2231)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1908-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS Population (196/446). NGC Census: (51/342). Mintage: 1,115,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $375. (#2233)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1908-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (217/126). PCGS Population (352/93). Mintage: 1,115,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $540. (#2233)(Registry values: N991)
1909 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (592/155). NGC Census: (251/32). Mintage: 14,370,645. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#2237)(Registry values: N991)
1909-S 1C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (28/337). PCGS Population (78/369). Mintage: 309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $690. (#2238)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Indian Cents
1866 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (75/50). NGC Census: (16/43). Mintage: 725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $480. (#2286)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1868 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (58/39). NGC Census: (29/35). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $545. (#2292)(Registry values: N1793)
1869 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (66/36). NGC Census: (38/41). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $600. (#2295)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1870 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (40/46). PCGS Population (75/36). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $460. (#2298)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1871 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (88/44). NGC Census: (57/53). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $550. (#2301)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1871 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (57/53). PCGS Population (88/44). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $550. (#2301)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1876 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (42/8). NGC Census: (45/18). Mintage: 1,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $725. (#2316)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1878 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (148/47). NGC Census: (82/62). Mintage: 2,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $440. (#2322)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1880 1C Brown--Altered Color--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/75). PCGS Population (0/39). Mintage: 3,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $110. (#2327)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1880 1C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (62/23). NGC Census: (25/11). Mintage: 3,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $950. (#2329)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1882 1C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (19/117). NGC Census: (14/133). Mintage: 3,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $150. (#2333)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1883 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (208/130). NGC Census: (75/151). Mintage: 6,609. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $340. (#2337)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1884 1C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (40/76). PCGS Population (37/47). Mintage: 3,942. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $210. (#2339)(Registry values: N491)
1884 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (158/161). NGC Census: (78/150). Mintage: 3,942. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $300. (#2340)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1884 1C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (41/16). NGC Census: (54/10). Mintage: 3,942. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $800. (#2340)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1885 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (16/194). PCGS Population (17/143). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $185. (#2342)(Registry values: N491)
1885 1C PR66 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (48/10). PCGS Population (33/18). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $800. (#2343)(Registry values: N1793)
1886 1C Type One PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (65/30). NGC Census: (56/34). Mintage: 4,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#2346)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1886 1C Type Two PR64 Red and Brown ICG. (#92346)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P5)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P5)
1888 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (41/135). NGC Census: (17/76). Mintage: 4,582. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $195. (#2352)(Registry values: N491)
1889 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (84/46). NGC Census: (36/40). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $280. (#2355)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1892 1C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (14/15). PCGS Population (9/8). Mintage: 2,745. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $180. (#2363)(Registry values: N491)
1892 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (48/57). NGC Census: (17/29). Mintage: 2,745. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $510. (#2365)(Registry values: N991)
1893 1C PR64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (57/45). PCGS Population (105/24). Mintage: 2,195. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $320. (#2367)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1893 1C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (22/2). NGC Census: (38/7). Mintage: 2,195. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $520. (#2367)(Registry values: N991)
1896 1C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (20/23). PCGS Population (28/14). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $190. (#2375)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1896 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (22/11). NGC Census: (13/9). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $440. (#2377)(Registry values: N991)
1897 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (32/149). NGC Census: (13/111). Mintage: 1,938. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $190. (#2379)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1900 1C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (35/27). PCGS Population (49/10). Mintage: 2,262. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $420. (#2388)(Registry values: N991)
1900 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (40/50). NGC Census: (15/28). Mintage: 2,262. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $380. (#2389)(Registry values: N991)
1901 1C PR64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (14/32). PCGS Population (43/56). Mintage: 1,985. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $400. (#2392)(Registry values: N991)
1902 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (27/170). NGC Census: (9/125). Mintage: 2,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $180. (#2394)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1902 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (96/76). NGC Census: (53/72). Mintage: 2,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $280. (#2394)(Registry values: N491)
1902 1C PR63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (4/86). PCGS Population (9/133). Mintage: 2,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $235. (#2395)(Registry values: N991)
1903 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (53/78). NGC Census: (27/41). Mintage: 1,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $350. (#2398)(Registry values: N991)
1904 1C PR64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (21/19). PCGS Population (47/27). Mintage: 1,817. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $440. (#2401)(Registry values: N991)
1905 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (27/38). NGC Census: (17/22). Mintage: 2,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $360. (#2404)(Registry values: N991)
1906 1C PR63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (5/65). NGC Census: (0/33). Mintage: 1,725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $170. (#2407)(Registry values: N491)
1907 1C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (39/124). NGC Census: (14/92). Mintage: 1,475. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $160. (#2409)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1908 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (36/39). NGC Census: (13/34). Mintage: 1,620. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $360. (#2413)(Registry values: N991)
1909 1C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (34/45). NGC Census: (18/27). Mintage: 2,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $480. (#2416)(Registry values: N991)
Lincoln Cents
1909 VDB 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (81/1). Mintage: 27,995,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $115. (#2424)(Registry values: N208)
1909 VDB 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (1768/193). NGC Census: (1279/95). Mintage: 27,995,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#2425)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1909 VDB 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (1784/196). NGC Census: (1281/95). Mintage: 27,995,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#2425)(Registry values: N208)
1909 VDB 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (1785/197). NGC Census: (1281/95). Mintage: 27,995,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#2425)(Registry values: N208)
1909 VDB 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (1785/197). NGC Census: (1281/95). Mintage: 27,995,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#2425)(Registry values: N208)
1909 1C VDB DDO MS63 Brown PCGS. FS-1101 (FS-012). PCGS Population (6/8). NGC Census: (6/9). (#82423)
1909 VDB 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. FS-1102, (FS-012.1). (#37635)
1909-S VDB 1C --Scratches--NGC Details. Fine. NGC Census: (260/2966). PCGS Population (280/5803). Mintage: 484,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $910. (#2426)(Registry values: N1)
1909-S VDB 1C --Scratched--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (195/2498). PCGS Population (444/4870). Mintage: 484,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,010. (#2426)(Registry values: N1)
1909-S VDB 1C --Heavily Corroded--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (195/2498). PCGS Population (444/4870). Mintage: 484,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,010. (#2426)(Registry values: N1)
1909 1C MS66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (163/5). PCGS Population (467/58). Mintage: 72,702,616. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#2431)(Registry values: N491)
1909 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (462/57). NGC Census: (162/5). Mintage: 72,702,616. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#2431)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1909 1C MS66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (163/5). PCGS Population (467/58). Mintage: 72,702,616. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#2431)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1909 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (467/58). NGC Census: (163/5). Mintage: 72,702,616. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#2431)(Registry values: N491)
1909 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (467/58). NGC Census: (163/5). Mintage: 72,702,616. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#2431)(Registry values: N491)
1909-S 1C Red--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/413). PCGS Population (0/1015). Mintage: 1,825,000. (#2434)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1909-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (42/969). NGC Census: (17/395). Mintage: 1,825,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $375. (#2434)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1910 1C MS66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (84/14). PCGS Population (138/18). Mintage: 146,801,216. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $650. (#2437)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1910-S 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (42/8). NGC Census: (43/5). Mintage: 6,045,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $120. (#2438)(Registry values: N208)
1910-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (105/13). PCGS Population (158/2). Mintage: 6,045,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $340. (#2439)(Registry values: N491)
1911 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (180/101). NGC Census: (49/34). Mintage: 101,177,784. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $340. (#2443)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1911-D 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (30/393). NGC Census: (20/115). Mintage: 12,672,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $240. (#2446)(Registry values: N491)
1912 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (228/89). NGC Census: (70/13). Mintage: 68,153,056. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#2452)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1912 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (70/13). PCGS Population (229/89). Mintage: 68,153,056. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#2452)(Registry values: N991)
1912-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (194/119). NGC Census: (54/38). Mintage: 10,411,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#2455)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1912-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (88/195). NGC Census: (48/128). Mintage: 4,431,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $270. (#2457)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1912-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (91/37). PCGS Population (166/29). Mintage: 4,431,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#2457)(Registry values: N991)
1913 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (144/64). NGC Census: (71/19). Mintage: 76,532,352. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $395. (#2461)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1913 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (144/64). NGC Census: (71/19). Mintage: 76,532,352. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $395. (#2461)(Registry values: N991)
1914 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (176/152). NGC Census: (57/54). Mintage: 75,238,432. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $255. (#2470)(Registry values: N208)
1914 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (176/152). NGC Census: (57/54). Mintage: 75,238,432. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $255. (#2470)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1914-D 1C Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (159/1948). PCGS Population (184/3597). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 6 : $166. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)
1914-D 1C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (342/2922). NGC Census: (160/1603). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $227. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)
1914-D 1C Fine 12 ANACS. NGC Census: (192/1411). PCGS Population (353/2569). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $305. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)
1914-D 1C VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (154/1076). PCGS Population (372/1818). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $365. (#2471)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1914-D 1C --Corrosion--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (154/1075). PCGS Population (372/1812). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $365. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)
1914-D 1C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (154/1075). PCGS Population (372/1812). Mintage: 1,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $365. (#2471)(Registry values: N1)
1915 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (185/206). NGC Census: (34/41). Mintage: 29,092,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#2479)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1915-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (169/153). NGC Census: (41/47). Mintage: 22,050,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $365. (#2482)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1915-S 1C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (19/106). PCGS Population (46/92). Mintage: 4,833,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $92. (#2483)(Registry values: N1)
1916 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (195/35). NGC Census: (29/3). Mintage: 131,833,680. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $730. (#2488)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1917 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (222/140). NGC Census: (60/24). Mintage: 196,429,792. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $380. (#2497)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1917 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (220/141). NGC Census: (60/23). Mintage: 196,429,792. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $380. (#2497)(Registry values: N491)
1917-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (133/27). NGC Census: (79/52). Mintage: 55,120,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $300. (#2499)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1917-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (46/100). PCGS Population (86/199). Mintage: 32,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#2502)(Registry values: N491)
1918-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (138/19). NGC Census: (87/40). Mintage: 34,680,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $525. (#2511)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1919-D 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (63/236). NGC Census: (15/76). Mintage: 57,154,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $245. (#2518)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1921 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (183/72). NGC Census: (82/26). Mintage: 39,157,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $290. (#2533)(Registry values: N491)
1921-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (212/39). NGC Census: (97/33). Mintage: 15,274,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#2535)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1922-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (233/92). NGC Census: (96/25). Mintage: 15,274,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#2539)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1922-D 1C Weak D XF40 ANACS. Die 3. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (25/68). (#3110)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1922 No D 1C Weak Reverse VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (79/1563). PCGS Population (96/835). Mintage: 7,160,000. (#2540)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1)
1923 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (201/100). NGC Census: (75/43). Mintage: 74,723,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $290. (#2545)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1924-D 1C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (13/67). NGC Census: (16/71). Mintage: 2,520,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $235. (#2552)(Registry values: N491)
1924-D 1C MS62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (8/215). PCGS Population (8/261). Mintage: 2,520,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $250. (#2553)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1924-S 1C MS63 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (27/31). PCGS Population (48/27). Mintage: 11,696,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $150. (#2555)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1924-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (159/21). NGC Census: (62/13). Mintage: 11,696,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#2556)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1925 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (463/379). NGC Census: (172/117). Mintage: 139,948,992. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $130. (#2560)(Registry values: N208)
1925 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (321/55). NGC Census: (91/26). Mintage: 139,948,992. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $400. (#2560)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1925 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (324/55). NGC Census: (91/26). Mintage: 139,948,992. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $400. (#2560)(Registry values: N491)
1925 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (324/55). NGC Census: (91/26). Mintage: 139,948,992. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $400. (#2560)(Registry values: N491)
1925 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (324/55). NGC Census: (91/26). Mintage: 139,948,992. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $400. (#2560)(Registry values: N491)
1925 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (324/55). NGC Census: (91/26). Mintage: 139,948,992. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $400. (#2560)(Registry values: N491)
1925-D 1C MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (8/1). PCGS Population (2/1). Mintage: 22,580,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $240. (#2561)(Registry values: N1793)
1925-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (233/42). NGC Census: (88/10). Mintage: 22,580,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $490. (#2563)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1925-S 1C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (60/37). NGC Census: (43/40). Mintage: 26,380,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $140. (#2564)(Registry values: N208)
1925-S 1C MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/1). PCGS Population (6/0). Mintage: 26,380,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $575. (#2564)(Registry values: N2998)
1926 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (439/77). NGC Census: (206/25). Mintage: 157,088,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#2569)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1926 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (446/79). NGC Census: (204/25). Mintage: 157,088,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#2569)(Registry values: N491)
1926 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (446/79). NGC Census: (204/25). Mintage: 157,088,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#2569)(Registry values: N491)
1926 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (446/79). NGC Census: (204/25). Mintage: 157,088,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#2569)(Registry values: N491)
1926 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (446/79). NGC Census: (204/25). Mintage: 157,088,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#2569)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D 1C MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (95/167). NGC Census: (39/107). Mintage: 28,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $150. (#2571)(Registry values: N208)
1927 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (203/30). NGC Census: (145/18). Mintage: 144,440,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $480. (#2578)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1927-D 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (209/57). NGC Census: (113/51). Mintage: 27,170,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#2580)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1927-D 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (49/2). PCGS Population (54/3). Mintage: 27,170,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#2580)(Registry values: N1793)
1927-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (90/127). NGC Census: (19/22). Mintage: 14,276,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $290. (#2584)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1927-S 1C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (90/127). NGC Census: (19/22). Mintage: 14,276,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $290. (#2584)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1928 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (314/53). NGC Census: (102/14). Mintage: 134,116,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $370. (#2587)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1928-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (32/3). PCGS Population (74/11). Mintage: 31,170,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,050. (#2590)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1929-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (143/19). NGC Census: (30/2). Mintage: 41,730,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $515. (#2599)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1929-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (228/21). NGC Census: (144/24). Mintage: 50,148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#2602)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1930 1C MS67 Red NGC. PCGS Population (74/1). NGC Census: (252/0). Mintage: 157,415,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $425. (#2605)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1930-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (156/4). NGC Census: (327/24). Mintage: 24,286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#2611)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1931 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (239/12). NGC Census: (94/11). Mintage: 19,396,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $375. (#2614)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1931-D 1C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (72/7). PCGS Population (75/6). Mintage: 4,480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $260. (#2616)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1931-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (183/816). PCGS Population (242/726). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $175. (#2619)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1931-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (561/255). PCGS Population (631/95). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $210. (#2619)(Registry values: N491)
1931-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. PCGS Population (631/95). NGC Census: (561/255). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $210. (#2619)(Registry values: N491)
1931-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (475/253). PCGS Population (1134/822). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $265. (#2620)(Registry values: N491)
1931-S 1C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (475/253). PCGS Population (1137/822). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $265. (#2620)(Registry values: N491)
1931-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (230/23). PCGS Population (739/83). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $565. (#2620)(Registry values: N991)
1931-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (230/23). PCGS Population (739/83). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $565. (#2620)(Registry values: N991)
1932 1C MS66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (170/13). PCGS Population (419/24). Mintage: 9,062,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $225. (#2623)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1933 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (256/32). NGC Census: (178/23). Mintage: 14,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $250. (#2629)(Registry values: N491)
1933-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (323/19). NGC Census: (290/39). Mintage: 6,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $290. (#2632)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1933-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (323/19). NGC Census: (290/39). Mintage: 6,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $290. (#2632)(Registry values: N491)
1934 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (260/7). NGC Census: (376/3). Mintage: 219,080,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $200. (#2635)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1934-D 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (364/22). NGC Census: (226/23). Mintage: 28,446,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $150. (#2638)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1935 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (431/5). NGC Census: (437/0). Mintage: 245,388,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $120. (#2641)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1935-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (72/1). NGC Census: (178/0). Mintage: 47,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $210. (#2644)(Registry values: N491)
1935-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (72/1). NGC Census: (178/0). Mintage: 47,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $210. (#2644)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1935-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (240/7). NGC Census: (251/43). Mintage: 38,702,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $190. (#2647)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1936 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (195/0). NGC Census: (607/1). Mintage: 309,637,568. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $115. (#2650)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1936-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (82/0). NGC Census: (375/2). Mintage: 40,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $220. (#2653)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1937 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (395/1). NGC Census: (1003/0). Mintage: 309,179,328. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $88. (#2659)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1937-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (147/0). NGC Census: (372/0). Mintage: 34,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $190. (#2665)(Registry values: N208)
1937-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (147/0). NGC Census: (372/0). Mintage: 34,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $190. (#2665)(Registry values: N208)
1938 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (253/0). NGC Census: (420/0). Mintage: 156,696,736. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $110. (#2668)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1938-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (355/1). NGC Census: (741/2). Mintage: 20,010,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $105. (#2671)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1938-S/S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. RPM, FS-502 (FS-016.5).
From The Carter Family Collection.
From The Carter Family Collection.
1938-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (222/0). NGC Census: (744/0). Mintage: 15,180,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $165. (#2674)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1939 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (376/3). NGC Census: (719/0). Mintage: 316,479,520. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $89. (#2677)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1939-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (12/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 52,070,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $29. (#2682)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1940-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Ex: Jack Lee. PCGS Population (169/1). NGC Census: (660/0). Mintage: 112,940,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $145. (#2692)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1941 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population (166/1). NGC Census: (703/0). Mintage: 887,039,104. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $95. (#2695)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1941-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (175/0). NGC Census: (885/0). Mintage: 128,700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $83. (#2698)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1941-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (192/0). NGC Census: (948/0). Mintage: 92,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $94. (#2701)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1942 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (120/0). NGC Census: (341/0). Mintage: 657,828,608. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $105. (#2704)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1943 1C Double Die Obverse MS63 PCGS. FS-018.97. PCGS Population (44/6261). NGC Census: (19/6066). Mintage: 684,628,672. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $5. (#2711)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N1)
1946-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (124/0). NGC Census: (436/0). Mintage: 315,689,984. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $130. (#2746)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1946-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (124/0). NGC Census: (436/0). Mintage: 315,689,984. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $130. (#2746)(Registry values: N208)
1947 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (420/10). NGC Census: (554/15). Mintage: 190,555,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $54. (#2752)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1947-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (130/0). NGC Census: (393/0). Mintage: 99,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $105. (#2758)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1948 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (333/6). NGC Census: (426/53). Mintage: 317,569,984. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $53. (#2761)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N14)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N14)
1949-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (136/0). NGC Census: (393/0). Mintage: 64,290,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $135. (#2776)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1952-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (85/0). NGC Census: (262/0). Mintage: 137,800,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $165. (#2803)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1953-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (101/0). NGC Census: (196/0). Mintage: 181,835,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $135. (#2812)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1954 1C MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (211/3). NGC Census: (386/9). Mintage: 71,873,352. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $120. (#2815)(Registry values: N208)
1954-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (397/0). PCGS Population (37/0). Mintage: 251,552,496. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $260. (#2818)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1954-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (183/0). NGC Census: (547/0). Mintage: 96,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $145. (#2821)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1956-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (77/0). PCGS Population (22/0). Mintage: 1,098,201,088. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $460. (#2839)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1958 1C MS67 Red NGC. NGC Census: (152/0). PCGS Population (19/0). Mintage: 253,400,656. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $420. (#2848)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1959-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (35/0). NGC Census: (58/0). Mintage: 1,279,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $150. (#2857)(Registry values: N69)
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse--Polished--ANACS. AU50 Details. FS-101, Die1. NGC Census: (1/105). PCGS Population (1/99). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $240. (#2948)(Registry values: N208)
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse Brown--Altered Color--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (1/92). PCGS Population (1/65). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $290. (#2948)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (17/4). PCGS Population (2/1). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#2948)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (63/286). PCGS Population (104/307). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $350. (#2949)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (166/120). PCGS Population (220/87). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#2949)(Registry values: N491)
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (82/5). NGC Census: (98/22). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#2949)(Registry values: N491)
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (458/673). PCGS Population (788/1680). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $410. (#2950)(Registry values: N491)
1972 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS64 Red PCGS. NGC Census: (458/673). PCGS Population (788/1680). Mintage: 75,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $410. (#2950)(Registry values: N491)
1973 1C MS67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (28/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $260. (#2965)(Registry values: P1)
1983 1C Doubled Die Reverse MS64 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (66/415). PCGS Population (251/645). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $260. (#3056)(Registry values: N208)
1984 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (412/169). NGC Census: (100/158). Mintage: 8,151,078,912. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $290. (#3062)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
SMS Lincoln Cents
1966 1C SMS SP66 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (44/17). NGC Census: (32/22). (#83293)(Registry values: P1)
1967 1C SMS SP66 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (46/21). NGC Census: (25/31). (#83296)(Registry values: P1)
Proof Lincoln Cents
1911 1C Brown--Altered Color--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/75). PCGS Population (0/93). Mintage: 1,725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $190. (#3309)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1912 1C Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/97). PCGS Population (0/106). Mintage: 2,172. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $190. (#3312)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1912 1C Brown--Altered Color--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/97). PCGS Population (0/106). Mintage: 2,172. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $190. (#3312)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1913 1C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (117/82). NGC Census: (71/74). Mintage: 2,983. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $700. (#3316)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1914 1C Brown--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/35). PCGS Population (1/49). Mintage: 1,365. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $190. (#3318)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1936 1C Type One--Satin Finish Red--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/178). Mintage: 5,569. (#3332)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1936 1C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (27/206). PCGS Population (132/580). Mintage: 5,569. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $440. (#3335)(Registry values: N1)
1936 1C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (405/181). NGC Census: (123/84). Mintage: 5,569. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $750. (#3335)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1937 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (8/26). PCGS Population (10/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $480. (#83338)(Registry values: P2)
1938 1C PR66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (121/16). PCGS Population (221/28). Mintage: 14,734. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $360. (#3341)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1938 1C PR63 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/34). PCGS Population (1/19). (#83341)(Registry values: P2)
1938 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (10/24). PCGS Population (3/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $460. (#83341)(Registry values: P2)
1938 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (10/24). PCGS Population (3/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $460. (#83341)(Registry values: P2)
1938 1C PR64 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (10/24). PCGS Population (3/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $460. (#83341)(Registry values: P2)
1938 1C PR65 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (11/13). PCGS Population (10/6). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $1,225. (#83341)(Registry values: P2)
1939 1C PR66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (279/27). NGC Census: (147/27). Mintage: 13,520. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $280. (#3344)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1939 1C PR66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (281/28). NGC Census: (148/27). Mintage: 13,520. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $280. (#3344)(Registry values: N69)
1939 1C PR66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (148/27). PCGS Population (281/28). Mintage: 13,520. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $280. (#3344)(Registry values: N69)
1939 1C PR66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (148/27). PCGS Population (281/28). Mintage: 13,520. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $280. (#3344)(Registry values: N69)
1941 1C PR66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (99/3). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 21,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $350. (#3350)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1942 1C PR66 ★ Red NGC. NGC Census: (69/1). PCGS Population (92/3). Mintage: 32,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $575. (#3353)(Registry values: N69)
1942 1C PR63 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (4/55). PCGS Population (5/34). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $220. (#83353)(Registry values: P1)
1942 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (22/33). PCGS Population (23/11). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $380. (#83353)(Registry values: P1)
1942 1C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (23/11). NGC Census: (22/33). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $380. (#83353)(Registry values: P1)
1942 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (22/33). PCGS Population (23/11). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $380. (#83353)(Registry values: P1)
1942 1C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (20/13). PCGS Population (7/4). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $975. (#83353)(Registry values: P1)
1950 1C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (55/8). NGC Census: (88/28). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $440. (#83359)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
1951 1C PR68 Red NGC. NGC Census: (15/1). PCGS Population (4/0). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $925. (#3362)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1952 1C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (33/63). NGC Census: (18/49). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $270. (#83365)(Registry values: P2)
1952 1C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (33/63). NGC Census: (18/49). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $270. (#83365)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P2)
1952 1C PR66 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (42/21). NGC Census: (23/26). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $360. (#83365)(Registry values: P2)
1953 1C PR67 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (57/13). PCGS Population (30/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $625. (#83368)(Registry values: P1)
1954 1C PR67 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (59/8). NGC Census: (85/20). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $225. (#83371)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1954 1C PR68 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (20/0). PCGS Population (8/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $1,425. (#83371)(Registry values: P1)
1955 1C PR69 Red NGC. NGC Census: (26/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 378,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $200. (#3374)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1956 1C PR68 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (23/0). NGC Census: (44/4). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $230. (#83377)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1956 1C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (36/6). NGC Census: (16/7). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $1,250. (#93377)(Registry values: P1)
1957 1C PR67 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (102/15). NGC Census: (66/22). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $180. (#83380)(Registry values: P1)
1957 1C PR68 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (19/3). PCGS Population (15/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $420. (#83380)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1958 1C PR69 Red NGC. NGC Census: (28/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 875,652. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $160. (#3383)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: N69)
1960 1C Large Date PR68 Red Ultra Cameo NGC. PCGS Population (53/9). NGC Census: (43/5). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $340. (#93389)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1960 1C Small Date PR68 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (30/0). NGC Census: (56/4). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $170. (#83392)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1960 1C Small Date PR68 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (30/0). NGC Census: (57/4). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $170. (#83392)(Registry values: P1)
1960 1C Large Over Small Date PR67 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (45/16). NGC Census: (12/13). (#3410)(Registry values: P1)
1960 1C Small Over Large Date PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (12/97). NGC Census: (2/45). (#3413)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P4)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P4)
1960 1C Tripled Die PR66 Red PCGS. FS-103(FS-023). PCGS Population (2/8). NGC Census: (10/22). (#3416)
From The Carter Family Collection.
From The Carter Family Collection.
1963 1C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (88/0). NGC Census: (30/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $240. (#93401)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1964 1C PR69 Red Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (200/1). NGC Census: (78/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $120. (#93404)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Carter Family Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1991-S 1C PR70 Red Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (100). NGC Census: (102). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $120. (#93500)(Registry values: P1)
2007-S 1C PR70 Red Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (117). NGC Census: (428). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $65. (#149555)
Two Cent Pieces
1864 2C Small Motto--Whizzed--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (3/246). PCGS Population (17/164). Mintage: 19,847,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $560. (#3579)(Registry values: N991)
1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (92/3). PCGS Population (10/0). Mintage: 19,847,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $1,075. (#3577)(Registry values: N1793)
1865 2C MS60 Brown--Altered Color--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/762). PCGS Population (7/464). Mintage: 13,640,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $82. (#3582)(Registry values: N208)
1865 2C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (246/19). NGC Census: (323/66). Mintage: 13,640,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $450. (#3583)(Registry values: N991)
1865 2C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (146/232). NGC Census: (74/117). Mintage: 13,640,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $620. (#3584)(Registry values: N991)
1865 2C MS64 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (74/117). PCGS Population (147/232). Mintage: 13,640,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $620. (#3584)(Registry values: N991)
1866 2C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (34/40). NGC Census: (38/93). Mintage: 3,177,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $150. (#3588)(Registry values: N491)
1867 2C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (165/51). NGC Census: (84/90). Mintage: 2,938,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $390. (#3592)(Registry values: N491)
1869 2C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (36/38). NGC Census: (26/85). Mintage: 1,546,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $190. (#3603)(Registry values: N491)
1870 2C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (86/16). NGC Census: (73/40). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $760. (#3607)(Registry values: N991)
1871 2C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/244). NGC Census: (5/225). Mintage: 721,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $90. (#3609)(Registry values: N208)
Proof Two Cent Pieces
1864 2C Large Motto PR63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (9/68). PCGS Population (9/66). Mintage: 100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $625. (#3622)(Registry values: N991)
1865 2C PR63 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (2/62). PCGS Population (14/86). Mintage: 500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $460. (#3628)(Registry values: N991)
1865 2C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (48/38). NGC Census: (20/42). Mintage: 500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $675. (#3628)(Registry values: N991)
1866 2C --Altered Color--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/14). PCGS Population (0/47). Mintage: 725. (#3632)(Registry values: N491)
1867 2C PR63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (8/93). PCGS Population (28/130). Mintage: 625. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $420. (#3634)(Registry values: N991)
1868 2C --Altered Color--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/19). PCGS Population (0/15). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $300. (#3636)(Registry values: N491)
1869 2C --Altered Color--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/46). PCGS Population (0/27). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $270. (#3639)(Registry values: N491)
1869 2C PR63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (4/33). PCGS Population (6/90). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $500. (#3641)(Registry values: N991)
1870 2C --Altered Color--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/40). PCGS Population (0/29). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $270. (#3642)(Registry values: N491)
1871 2C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (97/82). NGC Census: (44/78). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $600. (#3646)(Registry values: N991)
1872 2C --Altered Color--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/85). PCGS Population (0/58). Mintage: 950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $350. (#3648)(Registry values: N991)
Three Cent Silver
1851 3CS MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (383/238). PCGS Population (348/272). Mintage: 5,447,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#3664)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1851 3CS MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (384/238). PCGS Population (349/270). Mintage: 5,447,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#3664)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1851 3CS MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (163/108). NGC Census: (161/77). Mintage: 5,447,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $740. (#3664)(Registry values: N1793)
1851-O 3CS --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (4/365). PCGS Population (10/379). Mintage: 720,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $210. (#3665)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1851-O 3CS AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (30/305). NGC Census: (26/317). Mintage: 720,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $270. (#3665)(Registry values: N491)
1852 3CS MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (338/271). NGC Census: (449/267). Mintage: 18,663,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $350. (#3666)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1853 3CS --Obv Scratched--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (2/537). PCGS Population (6/569). Mintage: 11,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $155. (#3667)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1853 3CS --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (2/536). PCGS Population (6/568). Mintage: 11,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $155. (#3667)(Registry values: N491)
1853 3CS MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (77/441). PCGS Population (89/462). Mintage: 11,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $190. (#3667)(Registry values: N491)
1854 3CS MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (46/177). PCGS Population (40/191). Mintage: 671,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $440. (#3670)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1855 3CS AU58 NGC. VP-001. NGC Census: (11/79). PCGS Population (17/94). Mintage: 139,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#3671)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1856 3CS --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/207). PCGS Population (10/212). Mintage: 1,458,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $250. (#3672)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1857 3CS MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (10/237). PCGS Population (2/211). Mintage: 1,042,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $325. (#3673)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1858 3CS AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (36/370). NGC Census: (42/400). Mintage: 1,604,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $215. (#3674)(Registry values: N491)
1858 3CS MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (54/333). PCGS Population (57/296). Mintage: 1,604,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $425. (#3674)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1859 3CS MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (85/52). PCGS Population (76/38). Mintage: 364,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $450. (#3677)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1862 3CS MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (254/309). NGC Census: (285/363). Mintage: 343,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#3680)(Registry values: N991)
1862/1 3CS MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (10/256). PCGS Population (7/316). Mintage: 343,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $250. (#3681)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1864 3CS --Environmental Damage--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/79). PCGS Population (1/84). Mintage: 12,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $700. (#3684)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Silver
1860 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/43). NGC Census: (18/42). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $440. (#3709)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1861 3CS PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (31/70). NGC Census: (23/61). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $480. (#3710)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1862 3CS --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/127). PCGS Population (5/185). Mintage: 550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $285. (#3711)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1862 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (60/25). NGC Census: (44/43). Mintage: 550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $750. (#3711)(Registry values: N991)
1866 3CS --Bent--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/153). PCGS Population (3/215). Mintage: 725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $275. (#3716)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1866 3CS PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (8/144). PCGS Population (26/183). Mintage: 725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $450. (#3716)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1867 3CS --Obv Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (1/217). PCGS Population (3/273). Mintage: 625. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $300. (#3717)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1867 3CS PR64 PCGS. Ex:Benson. PCGS Population (92/75). NGC Census: (87/82). Mintage: 625. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $720. (#3717)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1868 3CS PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (13/210). PCGS Population (33/181). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $425. (#3718)(Registry values: N991)
1868 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (70/49). NGC Census: (113/61). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $775. (#3718)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1869 3CS PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (67/57). NGC Census: (49/67). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $750. (#3719)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1869 3CS PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (49/68). PCGS Population (67/56). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $750. (#3719)(Registry values: N991)
1872 3CS --Rev Planchet Flaw--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (0/201). PCGS Population (2/242). Mintage: 950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $375. (#3723)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1872 3CS PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (34/144). PCGS Population (63/139). Mintage: 950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $630. (#3723)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Three Cent Nickels
1865 3CN MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (450/145). NGC Census: (501/144). Mintage: 11,382,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $185. (#3731)(Registry values: N491)
1866 3CN MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (186/79). NGC Census: (191/98). Mintage: 4,801,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $210. (#3732)(Registry values: N491)
1868 3CN MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (160/64). PCGS Population (140/91). Mintage: 3,252,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $225. (#3734)(Registry values: N491)
1869 3CN MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (46/14). PCGS Population (46/17). Mintage: 1,604,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $700. (#3735)(Registry values: N991)
1871 3CN MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (38/22). NGC Census: (34/10). Mintage: 603,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $680. (#3737)(Registry values: N991)
1876 3CN MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/96). NGC Census: (9/66). Mintage: 160,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#3744)(Registry values: N491)
1888 3CN MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/202). NGC Census: (18/163). Mintage: 36,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $290. (#3757)(Registry values: N991)
1888 3CN MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (45/156). NGC Census: (57/106). Mintage: 36,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $365. (#3757)(Registry values: N991)
Proof Three Cent Nickels
1880 3CN PR67 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (42/2). PCGS Population (35/0). Mintage: 3,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $1,050. (#3776)(Registry values: N1793)
1881 3CN PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (275/619). NGC Census: (155/565). Mintage: 3,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $340. (#3777)(Registry values: N991)
1881 3CN PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (276/288). PCGS Population (312/306). Mintage: 3,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#3777)(Registry values: N991)
1881 3CN PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (228/60). PCGS Population (247/59). Mintage: 3,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $700. (#3777)(Registry values: N991)
1882 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (62/59). NGC Census: (40/26). (#83778)(Registry values: N1793)
1882 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (41/26). PCGS Population (64/59). (#83778)(Registry values: N1793)
1883 3CN PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (446/900). NGC Census: (289/848). Mintage: 6,609. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $340. (#3779)(Registry values: N991)
1883 3CN PR64 NGC. Ex:Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (288/848). PCGS Population (446/897). Mintage: 6,609. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $340. (#3779)(Registry values: N991)
1883 3CN PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (479/369). PCGS Population (495/402). Mintage: 6,609. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#3779)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1883 3CN PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (284/85). PCGS Population (336/66). Mintage: 6,609. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $700. (#3779)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1883 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (62/4). NGC Census: (81/4). Mintage: 6,609. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $1,025. (#3779)(Registry values: N1793)
1883 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (39/23). PCGS Population (58/33). (#83779)(Registry values: N1793)
1884 3CN PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (345/253). PCGS Population (363/214). Mintage: 3,942. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $510. (#3780)(Registry values: N991)
1884 3CN PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (362/212). NGC Census: (345/254). Mintage: 3,942. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $510. (#3780)(Registry values: N991)
1885 3CN PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (26/756). PCGS Population (27/966). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $275. (#3781)(Registry values: N991)
1885 3CN PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (58/698). PCGS Population (130/836). Mintage: 3,790. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $340. (#3781)(Registry values: N991)
1886 3CN PR64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (352/610). NGC Census: (245/550). Mintage: 4,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $380. (#3782)(Registry values: N991)
1886 3CN PR66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (189/35). PCGS Population (205/46). Mintage: 4,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $740. (#3782)(Registry values: N991)
1887 3CN PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (144/118). PCGS Population (228/150). Mintage: 2,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $425. (#3783)(Registry values: N991)
1887/6 3CN PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (110/231). PCGS Population (147/227). Mintage: 2,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $510. (#3784)(Registry values: N991)
1888 3CN PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (402/188). NGC Census: (359/178). Mintage: 4,582. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $490. (#3785)(Registry values: N991)
1888 3CN PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (29/107). NGC Census: (29/91). (#83785)(Registry values: N991)
Shield Nickels
1866 5C Rays AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (37/1214). PCGS Population (68/1149). Mintage: 14,742,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $205. (#3790)(Registry values: N491)
1866 5C Rays AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (84/1132). PCGS Population (96/1057). Mintage: 14,742,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $225. (#3790)(Registry values: N491)
1866 5C Rays MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (253/693). PCGS Population (333/561). Mintage: 14,742,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $340. (#3790)(Registry values: N991)
1866 5C Rays MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (510/181). PCGS Population (410/151). Mintage: 14,742,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $620. (#3790)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1866 5C Rays MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (510/181). PCGS Population (410/151). Mintage: 14,742,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $620. (#3790)(Registry values: N991)
1866 5C Rays MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (410/151). NGC Census: (511/182). Mintage: 14,742,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $620. (#3790)(Registry values: N991)
1867 5C No Rays MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (245/131). PCGS Population (205/77). Mintage: 28,800,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $300. (#3794)(Registry values: N491)
1867 5C No Rays MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (245/133). PCGS Population (205/78). Mintage: 28,800,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $300. (#3794)(Registry values: N491)
1869 5C MS64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (141/103). PCGS Population (129/62). Mintage: 16,395,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $330. (#3796)(Registry values: N491)
Proof Shield Nickels
1880 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (332/428). NGC Census: (158/409). Mintage: 3,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $440. (#3835)(Registry values: N991)
1881 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (18/74). PCGS Population (21/61). (#83836)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1882 5C PR66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (213/38). PCGS Population (215/38). Mintage: 3,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $735. (#3837)(Registry values: N1793)
1882 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (215/38). NGC Census: (213/38). Mintage: 3,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $735. (#3837)(Registry values: N1793)
1883 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (357/601). NGC Census: (262/600). Mintage: 5,419. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $350. (#3838)(Registry values: N991)
1883 5C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (188/20). NGC Census: (216/45). Mintage: 5,419. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $735. (#3838)(Registry values: N1793)
Liberty Nickels
1883 5C No Cents MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1302/356). NGC Census: (1765/482). Mintage: 5,479,519. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $170. (#3841)(Registry values: N491)
1883 5C No Cents MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1765/482). PCGS Population (1302/356). Mintage: 5,479,519. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $170. (#3841)(Registry values: N491)
1883 5C No Cents MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (341/15). NGC Census: (430/52). Mintage: 5,479,519. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#3841)(Registry values: N1793)
1883 5C No Cents MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (341/15). NGC Census: (430/52). Mintage: 5,479,519. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#3841)(Registry values: N1793)
1883 5C With Cents MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (313/176). NGC Census: (288/180). Mintage: 16,032,983. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#3844)(Registry values: N491)
1883 5C With Cents MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (125/52). NGC Census: (142/39). Mintage: 16,032,983. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $530. (#3844)(Registry values: N991)
1885 5C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (35/493). NGC Census: (15/278). Mintage: 1,476,490. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $690. (#3846)(Registry values: N991)
1890 5C --Environmental Damage--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/244). PCGS Population (4/323). Mintage: 16,259,272. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $142. (#3851)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1891 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (82/210). PCGS Population (130/242). Mintage: 16,834,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $180. (#3852)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1891 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (131/79). PCGS Population (162/80). Mintage: 16,834,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $285. (#3852)(Registry values: N991)
1891 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (66/14). NGC Census: (62/17). Mintage: 16,834,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $825. (#3852)(Registry values: N1793)
1893 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (160/79). PCGS Population (185/92). Mintage: 13,370,195. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $270. (#3854)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1894 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (23/198). PCGS Population (26/273). Mintage: 5,413,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $340. (#3855)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1894 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (48/150). PCGS Population (88/185). Mintage: 5,413,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $380. (#3855)(Registry values: N991)
1895 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (112/65). NGC Census: (118/49). Mintage: 9,979,884. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#3856)(Registry values: N991)
1895 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (118/49). PCGS Population (112/65). Mintage: 9,979,884. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#3856)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1895 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (118/49). PCGS Population (112/65). Mintage: 9,979,884. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#3856)(Registry values: N991)
1896 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (57/134). PCGS Population (78/174). Mintage: 8,842,920. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $245. (#3857)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1896 5C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (78/174). NGC Census: (57/134). Mintage: 8,842,920. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $245. (#3857)(Registry values: N491)
1897 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (74/12). NGC Census: (52/5). Mintage: 20,428,736. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $720. (#3858)(Registry values: N1793)
1897 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (74/12). NGC Census: (52/5). Mintage: 20,428,736. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $720. (#3858)(Registry values: N1793)
1899 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (128/42). PCGS Population (148/51). Mintage: 26,029,032. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $470. (#3860)(Registry values: N991)
1900 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (152/40). PCGS Population (136/45). Mintage: 27,255,996. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#3861)(Registry values: N991)
1901 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (272/199). NGC Census: (242/193). Mintage: 26,480,212. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $170. (#3862)(Registry values: N491)
1901 5C MS65 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (158/36). PCGS Population (157/41). Mintage: 26,480,212. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#3862)(Registry values: N991)
1902 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (293/212). NGC Census: (229/184). Mintage: 31,489,580. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $170. (#3863)(Registry values: N491)
1903 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (162/61). PCGS Population (192/75). Mintage: 28,006,724. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#3864)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1903 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (162/61). PCGS Population (192/75). Mintage: 28,006,724. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#3864)(Registry values: N991)
1903 5C MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (58/3). PCGS Population (73/2). Mintage: 28,006,724. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $880. (#3864)(Registry values: N1793)
1904 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (121/37). PCGS Population (168/69). Mintage: 21,404,984. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#3865)(Registry values: N991)
1904 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (168/70). NGC Census: (121/37). Mintage: 21,404,984. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#3865)(Registry values: N991)
1905 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (158/32). PCGS Population (205/67). Mintage: 29,827,276. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#3866)(Registry values: N991)
1906 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (72/5). PCGS Population (92/12). Mintage: 38,613,724. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $500. (#3867)(Registry values: N991)
1907 5C MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (198/84). PCGS Population (225/101). Mintage: 39,214,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $175. (#3868)(Registry values: N491)
1907 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (72/12). PCGS Population (75/26). Mintage: 39,214,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#3868)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1908 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (181/64). PCGS Population (211/91). Mintage: 22,686,176. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#3869)(Registry values: N491)
1910 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (182/80). PCGS Population (205/79). Mintage: 30,169,352. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $165. (#3871)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1911 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (163/25). PCGS Population (198/35). Mintage: 39,559,372. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $410. (#3872)(Registry values: N991)
1911 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (196/35). NGC Census: (163/25). Mintage: 39,559,372. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $410. (#3872)(Registry values: N991)
1911 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (33/2). NGC Census: (24/1). Mintage: 39,559,372. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $975. (#3872)(Registry values: N1793)
1912 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (104/10). PCGS Population (145/24). Mintage: 26,236,714. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#3873)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1912 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (104/10). PCGS Population (145/24). Mintage: 26,236,714. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#3873)(Registry values: N991)
Proof Liberty Nickels
1883 5C With Cents PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (177/72). PCGS Population (161/49). Mintage: 6,783. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#3881)(Registry values: N991)
1883 5C With Cents PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (177/72). PCGS Population (161/49). Mintage: 6,783. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#3881)(Registry values: N991)
1886 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (200/382). PCGS Population (336/357). Mintage: 4,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $535. (#3884)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1886 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (245/137). PCGS Population (275/81). Mintage: 4,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $680. (#3884)(Registry values: N991)
1886 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (275/81). NGC Census: (245/138). Mintage: 4,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $680. (#3884)(Registry values: N991)
1886 5C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (120/18). PCGS Population (65/16). Mintage: 4,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $965. (#3884)(Registry values: N991)
1887 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (215/212). PCGS Population (302/180). Mintage: 2,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $270. (#3885)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1887 5C PR65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (164/48). PCGS Population (133/46). Mintage: 2,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $510. (#3885)(Registry values: N991)
1887 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (164/48). PCGS Population (133/46). Mintage: 2,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $510. (#3885)(Registry values: N991)
1888 5C PR65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (243/96). PCGS Population (175/70). Mintage: 4,582. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $530. (#3886)(Registry values: N991)
1888 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (245/96). PCGS Population (176/70). Mintage: 4,582. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $530. (#3886)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1888 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (243/96). PCGS Population (175/70). Mintage: 4,582. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $530. (#3886)(Registry values: N991)
1889 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (188/94). PCGS Population (188/84). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#3887)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1889 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (188/94). PCGS Population (187/84). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#3887)(Registry values: N991)
1889 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (188/94). PCGS Population (187/84). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#3887)(Registry values: N991)
1889 5C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (77/7). NGC Census: (76/18). Mintage: 3,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $700. (#3887)(Registry values: N991)
1890 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (143/107). PCGS Population (204/81). Mintage: 2,740. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $280. (#3888)(Registry values: N491)
1892 5C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (31/33). PCGS Population (20/16). (#83890)(Registry values: N991)
1893 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (106/44). PCGS Population (82/23). Mintage: 2,195. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $550. (#3891)(Registry values: N991)
1893 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (22/23). NGC Census: (31/35). (#83891)(Registry values: N991)
1894 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (109/15). NGC Census: (111/54). Mintage: 2,632. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $535. (#3892)(Registry values: N991)
1894 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (109/15). NGC Census: (111/54). Mintage: 2,632. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $535. (#3892)(Registry values: N991)
1896 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (92/48). PCGS Population (71/21). Mintage: 1,862. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $520. (#3894)(Registry values: N991)
1897 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (144/178). PCGS Population (174/174). Mintage: 1,938. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $300. (#3895)(Registry values: N491)
1897 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (174/174). NGC Census: (143/179). Mintage: 1,938. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $300. (#3895)(Registry values: N491)
1899 5C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (115/246). PCGS Population (154/204). Mintage: 2,031. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $280. (#3897)(Registry values: N491)
1899 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (155/91). PCGS Population (144/60). Mintage: 2,031. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $575. (#3897)(Registry values: N991)
1900 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (135/94). PCGS Population (131/79). Mintage: 2,262. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $525. (#3898)(Registry values: N991)
1902 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (136/100). PCGS Population (122/69). Mintage: 2,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $480. (#3900)(Registry values: N991)
1902 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (122/69). NGC Census: (136/99). Mintage: 2,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $480. (#3900)(Registry values: N991)
1903 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (10/39). PCGS Population (11/39). (#83901)(Registry values: N991)
1906 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (105/78). PCGS Population (86/52). Mintage: 1,725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $475. (#3904)(Registry values: N991)
1908 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (97/34). NGC Census: (108/81). Mintage: 1,620. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $510. (#3906)(Registry values: N991)
1909 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (341/359). PCGS Population (311/231). Mintage: 4,763. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $480. (#3907)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1909 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (311/231). NGC Census: (341/359). Mintage: 4,763. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $480. (#3907)(Registry values: N991)
1909 5C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (311/231). NGC Census: (341/359). Mintage: 4,763. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $480. (#3907)(Registry values: N991)
1909 5C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (47/36). PCGS Population (49/12). (#83907)(Registry values: N1793)
1910 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (187/172). PCGS Population (139/109). Mintage: 2,405. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $475. (#3908)(Registry values: N991)
1911 5C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (145/110). PCGS Population (113/51). Mintage: 1,733. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#3909)(Registry values: N991)
1911 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (17/32). NGC Census: (22/23). (#83909)(Registry values: N991)
Buffalo Nickels
1913 5C Type One MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1144/294). PCGS Population (1652/403). Mintage: 30,993,520. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $190. (#3915)(Registry values: N491)
1913 5C Type One MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1145/292). PCGS Population (1646/403). Mintage: 30,993,520. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $190. (#3915)(Registry values: N491)
1913 5C Type One MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1643/403). NGC Census: (1145/293). Mintage: 30,993,520. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $190. (#3915)(Registry values: N491)
1913-S 5C Type One MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (701/422). NGC Census: (413/275). Mintage: 2,105,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#3917)(Registry values: N491)
1913-D 5C Type Two AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (50/909). NGC Census: (35/639). Mintage: 4,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $195. (#3922)(Registry values: N208)
1913-D 5C Type Two MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (232/474). NGC Census: (130/306). Mintage: 4,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $290. (#3922)(Registry values: N491)
1913-S 5C Type Two AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (52/813). PCGS Population (119/1142). Mintage: 1,209,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $565. (#3923)(Registry values: N491)
1914 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (518/453). NGC Census: (402/252). Mintage: 20,665,738. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $135. (#3924)(Registry values: N491)
1914-D 5C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (39/1075). NGC Census: (13/722). Mintage: 3,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $230. (#3925)(Registry values: N491)
1914-D 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (137/297). PCGS Population (227/508). Mintage: 3,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $455. (#3925)(Registry values: N991)
1914-D 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (137/298). PCGS Population (228/508). Mintage: 3,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $455. (#3925)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1915 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (283/85). PCGS Population (410/265). Mintage: 20,987,270. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $280. (#3927)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1915-D 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (177/67). PCGS Population (220/155). Mintage: 7,569,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $420. (#3928)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S 5C --Damaged--ANACS. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (45/374). PCGS Population (81/541). Mintage: 1,505,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $460. (#3929)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1916-D 5C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (371/504). NGC Census: (218/337). Mintage: 13,333,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $210. (#3932)(Registry values: N491)
1916-S 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (202/60). PCGS Population (272/122). Mintage: 11,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#3933)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1917-D 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (58/641). NGC Census: (90/367). Mintage: 9,910,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $440. (#3935)(Registry values: N991)
1917-D 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (90/367). PCGS Population (58/641). Mintage: 9,910,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $440. (#3935)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1917-S 5C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (57/296). PCGS Population (74/435). Mintage: 4,193,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#3936)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1918 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (95/286). PCGS Population (168/562). Mintage: 32,086,314. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#3937)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1919-D 5C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (27/317). PCGS Population (31/460). Mintage: 8,006,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $290. (#3942)(Registry values: N491)
1919-S 5C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (67/317). PCGS Population (77/462). Mintage: 7,521,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $400. (#3943)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1920-D 5C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/491). NGC Census: (5/396). Mintage: 9,418,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $275. (#3945)(Registry values: N491)
1920-S 5C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (23/430). PCGS Population (40/494). Mintage: 9,689,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $275. (#3946)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1920-S 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (40/494). NGC Census: (23/432). Mintage: 9,689,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $275. (#3946)(Registry values: N491)
1920-S 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (63/284). PCGS Population (36/371). Mintage: 9,689,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $575. (#3946)(Registry values: N991)
1921 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (234/165). NGC Census: (127/77). Mintage: 10,663,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $625. (#3947)(Registry values: N991)
1921-S 5C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (59/472). PCGS Population (81/688). Mintage: 1,557,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $325. (#3948)(Registry values: N991)
1923 5C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (313/212). PCGS Population (483/405). Mintage: 35,715,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $175. (#3949)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1923-S 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (171/322). PCGS Population (229/396). Mintage: 6,142,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $700. (#3950)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1924 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (367/272). NGC Census: (230/135). Mintage: 21,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $280. (#3951)(Registry values: N491)
1924 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (97/38). PCGS Population (202/74). Mintage: 21,620,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $640. (#3951)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 5C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (34/376). PCGS Population (46/566). Mintage: 5,258,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $275. (#3952)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1924-D 5C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (45/517). NGC Census: (34/326). Mintage: 5,258,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $460. (#3952)(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 5C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (105/412). NGC Census: (60/266). Mintage: 5,258,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $750. (#3952)(Registry values: N991)
1925 5C MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (183/100). PCGS Population (463/186). Mintage: 35,565,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $350. (#3954)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1925 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (463/186). NGC Census: (183/100). Mintage: 35,565,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $350. (#3954)(Registry values: N991)
1925 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (463/186). NGC Census: (183/100). Mintage: 35,565,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $350. (#3954)(Registry values: N991)
1925 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (463/186). NGC Census: (183/100). Mintage: 35,565,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $350. (#3954)(Registry values: N991)
1925 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (179/7). NGC Census: (96/4). Mintage: 35,565,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $700. (#3954)(Registry values: N1793)
1925 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (179/7). NGC Census: (96/4). Mintage: 35,565,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $700. (#3954)(Registry values: N1793)
1925-D 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/749). NGC Census: (5/527). Mintage: 4,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $156. (#3955)(Registry values: N491)
1925-D 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (99/292). PCGS Population (172/409). Mintage: 4,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $685. (#3955)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1925-D 5C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (172/408). NGC Census: (100/292). Mintage: 4,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $685. (#3955)(Registry values: N991)
1926 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (877/354). NGC Census: (487/172). Mintage: 44,693,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $155. (#3957)(Registry values: N491)
1926 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (877/357). NGC Census: (489/174). Mintage: 44,693,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $155. (#3957)(Registry values: N491)
1926 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (333/24). NGC Census: (158/16). Mintage: 44,693,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $315. (#3957)(Registry values: N491)
1926 5C MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (158/16). PCGS Population (333/24). Mintage: 44,693,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $315. (#3957)(Registry values: N491)
1926 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (332/24). NGC Census: (157/16). Mintage: 44,693,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $315. (#3957)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (137/333). PCGS Population (187/669). Mintage: 5,638,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $320. (#3958)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1926-S 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (195/822). NGC Census: (149/745). Mintage: 970,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $240. (#3959)(Registry values: N991)
1926-S 5C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (195/822). NGC Census: (149/744). Mintage: 970,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $240. (#3959)(Registry values: N991)
1927-D 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (185/258). PCGS Population (311/423). Mintage: 5,730,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#3961)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1928 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (45/6). PCGS Population (179/12). Mintage: 23,411,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $535. (#3963)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 5C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (132/266). PCGS Population (208/398). Mintage: 6,936,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $425. (#3965)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1930 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (294/21). NGC Census: (76/5). Mintage: 22,849,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $340. (#3969)(Registry values: N991)
1931-S 5C MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (658/67). PCGS Population (1365/372). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $235. (#3971)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1931-S 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1366/369). NGC Census: (657/67). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $235. (#3971)(Registry values: N491)
1934 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (510/179). NGC Census: (270/95). Mintage: 20,213,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $195. (#3972)(Registry values: N491)
1934 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (270/94). PCGS Population (509/179). Mintage: 20,213,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $195. (#3972)(Registry values: N491)
1934-D 5C MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (588/111). PCGS Population (851/363). Mintage: 7,480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $185. (#3973)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1934-D 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (321/42). NGC Census: (96/14). Mintage: 7,480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#3973)(Registry values: N991)
1935 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (289/35). PCGS Population (587/109). Mintage: 58,264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $165. (#3974)(Registry values: N491)
1935 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (289/35). PCGS Population (587/109). Mintage: 58,264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $165. (#3974)(Registry values: N491)
1935 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (588/109). NGC Census: (289/35). Mintage: 58,264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $165. (#3974)(Registry values: N491)
1936 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1071/87). NGC Census: (882/86). Mintage: 119,001,424. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $86. (#3977)(Registry values: N491)
1936-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (599/60). NGC Census: (341/29). Mintage: 14,930,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $160. (#3979)(Registry values: N491)
1937-D 5C Three-Legged VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (261/4493). NGC Census: (148/4129). Mintage: 17,826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $808. (#3982)(Registry values: N991)
1937-D 5C Three-Legged--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 17,826,000. (#3982)(Registry values: N991)
1937-S 5C MS67 ICG. NGC Census: (72/2). PCGS Population (99/0). Mintage: 5,635,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $675. (#3983)(Registry values: N1793)
1938-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (1438/8). NGC Census: (1653/15). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $145. (#3984)(Registry values: N491)
1938-D 5C MS67 PCGS. Ex: Larry Shapiro. PCGS Population (1437/8). NGC Census: (1651/15). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $145. (#3984)(Registry values: N491)
1938-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (1438/8). NGC Census: (1653/15). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $145. (#3984)(Registry values: N491)
1938-D/D 5C Buffalo MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (57/0). Mintage: 7,020,000. (#93984)(Registry values: P2)
1938-D/S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1447/174). NGC Census: (759/92). Mintage: 7,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $160. (#3985)(Registry values: N491)
Jefferson Nickels
1939-D 5C Reverse of 1940 MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (14/1). (#94005)(Registry values: P6)
1944-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (146/27). NGC Census: (15/5). (#84024)(Registry values: N208)
1945-S 5C MS67 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (1520/3). PCGS Population (91/1). Mintage: 58,939,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $61. (#4027)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
1947-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Ex:Compradore Collection. PCGS Population (44/1). NGC Census: (7/0). (#84033)(Registry values: N69)
1948-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (75/0). NGC Census: (17/0). (#84036)(Registry values: N69)
1954-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (22/1). NGC Census: (0/0). (#84053)(Registry values: P1)
1958 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (16/0). NGC Census: (5/3). (#84063)(Registry values: P1)
1964 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (36/5). NGC Census: (1/4). (#84075)(Registry values: P1)
1996-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (23/0). NGC Census: (0/0). (#84138)(Registry values: N69)
SMS Jefferson Nickels
1967 5C SMS SP67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (28/1). NGC Census: (0/0). (#94199)(Registry values: P1)
1997-P 5C SMS MS69 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (785/79). NGC Census: (210/88). (#84140)(Registry values: N69)
1997-P 5C SMS MS70 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (79). NGC Census: (88). (#84140)(Registry values: N208)
Proof Jefferson Nickels
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (120/7). NGC Census: (65/3). Mintage: 12,535. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $370. (#4176)(Registry values: N208)
1939 5C Reverse of 1940 PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (40/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $690. (#94176)(Registry values: P1)
1942-P 5C Type Two PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (335/20). PCGS Population (303/12). Mintage: 27,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $185. (#4180)(Registry values: N208)
1952 5C PR68 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (71/15). PCGS Population (13/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $650. (#84184)(Registry values: N208)
1957 5C PR68 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (27/0). NGC Census: (47/19). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $400. (#84189)(Registry values: N208)
Bust Half Dimes
1829 H10C XF45 NGC. LM-13.1. NGC Census: (7/522). PCGS Population (31/474). Mintage: 1,230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $168. (#4276)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1829 H10C XF45 NGC. LM-7.3. NGC Census: (7/522). PCGS Population (31/474). Mintage: 1,230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $168. (#4276)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1829 H10C --Obv Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. LM-4. NGC Census: (8/514). PCGS Population (20/454). Mintage: 1,230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $200. (#4276)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1829 H10C AU55 NGC. LM-1. NGC Census: (12/489). PCGS Population (61/381). Mintage: 1,230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $240. (#4276)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1829 H10C AU58 NGC. LM-3. NGC Census: (85/404). PCGS Population (83/298). Mintage: 1,230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $270. (#4276)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1829 H10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (88/285). PCGS Population (71/197). Mintage: 1,230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $420. (#4276)(Registry values: N991)
1830 H10C --Scratches--NGC Details. AU. LM-1.2. NGC Census: (6/461). PCGS Population (21/420). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $180. (#4277)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 H10C --Damaged--NGC Details. AU. LM-7. NGC Census: (6/461). PCGS Population (21/420). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $180. (#4277)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 H10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. LM-8. NGC Census: (6/461). PCGS Population (21/420). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $180. (#4277)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 H10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (48/359). NGC Census: (18/436). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $250. (#4277)(Registry values: N491)
1830 H10C AU58 NGC. LM-4.1. NGC Census: (65/371). PCGS Population (55/304). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $275. (#4277)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1830 H10C AU58 NGC. LM-13. NGC Census: (65/371). PCGS Population (55/304). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $275. (#4277)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 H10C XF45 NGC. LM-2. NGC Census: (7/612). PCGS Population (26/584). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $158. (#4278)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1831 H10C --Damaged--NGC Details. AU. LM-6. NGC Census: (10/602). PCGS Population (42/542). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $190. (#4278)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 H10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. LM-5. NGC Census: (10/602). PCGS Population (42/542). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $190. (#4278)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 H10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. LM-1.1. NGC Census: (10/602). PCGS Population (42/542). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $190. (#4278)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 H10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (42/542). NGC Census: (10/602). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $190. (#4278)(Registry values: N491)
1831 H10C AU53 NGC. LM-3. NGC Census: (7/595). PCGS Population (27/515). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $225. (#4278)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 H10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (63/452). NGC Census: (16/579). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $250. (#4278)(Registry values: N491)
1832 H10C VF30 NGC. LM-5. NGC Census: (3/738). PCGS Population (8/689). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $107. (#4279)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1832 H10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. LM-14. NGC Census: (6/730). PCGS Population (17/662). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $150. (#4279)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1832 H10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (34/626). NGC Census: (10/716). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $168. (#4279)(Registry values: N208)
1832 H10C XF45 NGC. LM-12. NGC Census: (12/718). PCGS Population (35/627). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $168. (#4279)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1832 H10C XF45 NGC. LM-13. NGC Census: (12/718). PCGS Population (35/627). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $168. (#4279)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1832 H10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. LM-8.1. NGC Census: (5/713). PCGS Population (30/597). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $200. (#4279)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 H10C AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/713). PCGS Population (30/597). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $200. (#4279)(Registry values: N491)
1832 H10C AU55 NGC. LM-12. NGC Census: (21/685). PCGS Population (73/494). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $225. (#4279)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 H10C AU58 NGC. LM-3. NGC Census: (114/571). PCGS Population (93/401). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $260. (#4279)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 H10C AU58 NGC. LM-7. NGC Census: (114/571). PCGS Population (93/401). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $260. (#4279)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 H10C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (114/572). PCGS Population (93/400). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $260. (#4279)(Registry values: N491)
1832 H10C --Improperly Cleaned--Details NGC. Unc Details. LM-11.2. NGC Census: (4/568). PCGS Population (13/387). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $340. (#4279)(Registry values: N491)
1832 H10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (92/193). NGC Census: (127/292). Mintage: 965,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $750. (#4279)(Registry values: N991)
1833 H10C XF40 NGC. LM-10. NGC Census: (4/480). PCGS Population (7/457). Mintage: 1,370,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $150. (#4280)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1833 H10C XF45 NGC. LM-1. NGC Census: (10/470). PCGS Population (20/437). Mintage: 1,370,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $166. (#4280)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1833 H10C AU53 NGC. LM-9. NGC Census: (5/457). PCGS Population (15/395). Mintage: 1,370,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $205. (#4280)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1834 H10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. LM-2. NGC Census: (8/477). PCGS Population (17/420). Mintage: 1,480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $185. (#4281)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1834 H10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. LM-4. NGC Census: (8/477). PCGS Population (17/420). Mintage: 1,480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $185. (#4281)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1835 H10C Large Date, Large 5C XF45 NGC. LM-3. NGC Census: (11/651). PCGS Population (15/457). Mintage: 2,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $156. (#4282)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1835 H10C Large Date, Large 5C MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (95/391). PCGS Population (69/226). Mintage: 2,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $425. (#4282)(Registry values: N991)
1835 H10C Large Date, Small 5C--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. LM-5.1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/49). (#4283)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1835 H10C Large Date, Small 5C XF40 NGC. LM-6. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/49). (#4283)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1835 H10C Small Date, Large 5C XF45 NGC. LM-8.1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (8/37). (#4284)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1835 H10C Small Date, Small 5C--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. LM-10. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (10/89). (#4285)(Registry values: P1)
1835 H10C Small Date, Small 5C AU55 NGC. LM-10. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (7/79). (#4285)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1835 H10C Small Date, Small 5C AU58 NGC. LM-11. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (15/64). (#4285)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1836 H10C Large 5C Fine 15 NGC. LM-1.2. NGC Census: (3/322). PCGS Population (0/261). Mintage: 1,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 15: $62. (#4287)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
1836 H10C Large 5C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/224). NGC Census: (6/302). Mintage: 1,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $158. (#4287)(Registry values: N208)
1836 H10C Large 5C--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. AU. LM-6. NGC Census: (7/295). PCGS Population (12/212). Mintage: 1,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $183. (#4287)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 H10C Large 5C AU55 NGC. LM-7. NGC Census: (14/277). PCGS Population (24/181). Mintage: 1,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $215. (#4287)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 H10C Small 5C AU53 NGC. LM-5. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/41). (#4288)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1836 H10C 3/Inverted 3--Obverse Scratches, Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. LM-3. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/3). (#94288)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1837 H10C Large 5C VF30 NGC. LM-2. NGC Census: (3/143). PCGS Population (4/139). Mintage: 871,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $106. (#4289)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1837 H10C Large 5C--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. LM-1. NGC Census: (5/136). PCGS Population (8/113). Mintage: 871,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $195. (#4289)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1837 H10C Large 5C--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. LM-5. NGC Census: (5/136). PCGS Population (8/113). Mintage: 871,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $195. (#4289)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1837 H10C Small 5C XF45 NGC. LM-4. NGC Census: (1/28). PCGS Population (1/29). Mintage: 871,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $212. (#4290)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
Seated Half Dimes
1837 H10C No Stars, Large Date (Curl Top 1) VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/721). NGC Census: (4/934). Mintage: 1,405,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $145. (#4311)(Registry values: N208)
1837 H10C No Stars, Large Date (Curl Top 1) VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/716). NGC Census: (7/927). Mintage: 1,405,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $164. (#4311)(Registry values: N208)
1837 H10C No Stars, Large Date (Curl Top 1)--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (16/879). PCGS Population (36/634). Mintage: 1,405,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#4311)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1837 H10C No Stars, Large Date (Curl Top 1)--Scratched--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (6/722). PCGS Population (15/468). Mintage: 1,405,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $475. (#4311)(Registry values: N991)
1837 H10C No Stars, Small Date (Flat Top 1) AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (24/86). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $440. (#4312)(Registry values: P6)
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .91 suggests Questionable/Artificial Toning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 2,225,000. (#4317)
1839 H10C No Drapery MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (52/58). PCGS Population (41/42). Mintage: 1,069,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $565. (#4319)(Registry values: N991)
1840 H10C No Drapery MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (50/97). PCGS Population (53/71). Mintage: 1,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $385. (#4321)(Registry values: N991)
1844-O H10C --Corroded, Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (1/20). PCGS Population (3/25). Mintage: 220,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $950. (#4334)(Registry values: N1793)
1845 H10C Repunched Date MS64 PCGS. CAC. FS-302, (FS-000.7). PCGS Population (1/2). NGC Census: (0/0). (#38736)(Registry values: N991)
1850 H10C MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (38/42). NGC Census: (60/49). Mintage: 955,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $575. (#4345)(Registry values: N991)
1851 H10C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/82). NGC Census: (2/106). Mintage: 781,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $205. (#4347)(Registry values: N491)
1853 H10C Arrows MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (152/85). NGC Census: (193/143). Mintage: 13,210,020. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $470. (#4356)(Registry values: N991)
1853 H10C Arrows MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (193/142). PCGS Population (152/85). Mintage: 13,210,020. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $470. (#4356)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1853 H10C Arrows MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (193/142). PCGS Population (152/85). Mintage: 13,210,020. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $470. (#4356)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1857 H10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (93/46). PCGS Population (65/20). Mintage: 7,280,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,025. (#4365)(Registry values: N1793)
1858-O H10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/55). NGC Census: (41/74). Mintage: 1,660,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $375. (#4369)(Registry values: N991)
1859 H10C --Repunched Date--ANACS. NGC Census: (13/165). PCGS Population (6/122). Mintage: 340,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $200. (#4371)(Registry values: N491)
1859 H10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (58/67). PCGS Population (31/40). Mintage: 340,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $480. (#4371)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1859 H10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (31/40). NGC Census: (58/67). Mintage: 340,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $480. (#4371)(Registry values: N991)
1859-O H10C AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (13/56). NGC Census: (8/77). Mintage: 560,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $215. (#4370)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1862 H10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (116/125). NGC Census: (151/150). Mintage: 1,492,550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#4381)(Registry values: N991)
1862 H10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (116/125). NGC Census: (151/150). Mintage: 1,492,550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#4381)(Registry values: N991)
1864-S H10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/34). NGC Census: (2/41). Mintage: 90,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $275. (#4385)(Registry values: N491)
1867-S H10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/24). NGC Census: (8/19). Mintage: 120,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $650. (#4391)(Registry values: N991)
1868-S H10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/26). NGC Census: (23/55). Mintage: 280,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $500. (#4393)(Registry values: N991)
1869-S H10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/21). NGC Census: (5/38). Mintage: 230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $380. (#4395)(Registry values: N991)
1871 H10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (119/46). PCGS Population (80/46). Mintage: 1,873,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $300. (#4398)(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dimes
1862 H10C PR64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (52/45). PCGS Population (41/40). Mintage: 550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $675. (#4445)(Registry values: P1)
1864 H10C --Improperly Cleaned--Details NGC. Proof. NGC Census: (0/109). PCGS Population (1/147). Mintage: 470. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $375. (#4447)(Registry values: P2)
1869 H10C PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (4/14). NGC Census: (1/20). (#84452)(Registry values: P1)
Early Dimes
1798 10C Large 8--Mount Removed--NGC Details. VG. JR-4. NGC Census: (1/53). PCGS Population (0/60). Mintage: 27,550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $700. (#4466)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P6)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P6)
1800 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Good. JR-2. NGC Census: (0/41). PCGS Population (1/60). Mintage: 21,760. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 4 : $575. (#4470)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P6)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P6)
1800 10C --Bent, Mount Removed--NGC Details. VG. JR-1. NGC Census: (0/41). PCGS Population (1/57). Mintage: 21,760. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $850. (#4470)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P6)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P6)
1801 10C Fair 2 NGC. JR-1. NGC Census: (3/28). PCGS Population (1/48). Mintage: 34,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fair 2 : $194. (#4471)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P7)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P7)
1801 10C --Damaged, Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AG. JR-2. NGC Census: (1/24). PCGS Population (4/37). Mintage: 34,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $825. (#4471)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P7)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P7)
1802 10C --Bent, Scratched, Damaged--NGC Details. AG. JR-2. NGC Census: (1/26). PCGS Population (2/38). Mintage: 10,975. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $1,775. (#4472)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P7)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P7)
1803 10C --Bent--NGC Details. AG. JR-3. NGC Census: (0/26). PCGS Population (1/37). Mintage: 33,040. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $1,100. (#4473)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P7)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P7)
1805 10C 4 Berries VG8 NGC. JR-2. NGC Census: (6/225). PCGS Population (11/273). Mintage: 120,780. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $765. (#4477)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1805 10C 5 Berries--Damaged--NGC Details. AG. JR-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/21). (#4478)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
Bust Dimes
1809 10C Fine 12 NGC. JR-1. NGC Census: (1/33). PCGS Population (5/45). Mintage: 51,065. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $425. (#4486)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1814 10C Large Date XF40 NGC. JR-4. NGC Census: (3/144). PCGS Population (5/105). Mintage: 421,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $425. (#4488)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1814 10C Large Date--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-3. NGC Census: (4/134). PCGS Population (4/98). Mintage: 421,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $550. (#4488)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1814 10C Small Date--Obv Damage--NGC Details. AU. JR-1. NGC Census: (2/33). PCGS Population (0/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $775. (#4489)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1814 10C STATESOF--Obv Damage--NGC Details. VF. JR-5. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/6). (#4490)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1820 10C Large 0--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-13. NGC Census: (4/194). PCGS Population (8/119). Mintage: 942,587. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $325. (#4492)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1820 10C Small 0 Fine 15 NGC. JR-11. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/12). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 15: $108. (#4493)(Registry values: P2)
1820 10C Small 0--Stained, Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/7). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $400. (#4493)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1820 10C Small 0--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-6. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/7). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $400. (#4493)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1820 10C Small 0--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-10. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/7). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $510. (#4493)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1820 10C Small 0--Improperly Cleaned--Details NGC. Unc Details. JR-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/4). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,150. (#4493)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P2)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P2)
1820 10C STATESOF VF20 NGC. JR-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/14). (#4494)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1821 10C Large Date--Harshly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-7. NGC Census: (12/179). PCGS Population (16/143). Mintage: 1,186,512. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $375. (#4496)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1821 10C Large Date--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-4. NGC Census: (12/179). PCGS Population (16/143). Mintage: 1,186,512. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $375. (#4496)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1821 10C Large Date--Harshly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-5. NGC Census: (9/154). PCGS Population (14/115). Mintage: 1,186,512. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $535. (#4496)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1821 10C Large Date--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-6. NGC Census: (9/154). PCGS Population (14/115). Mintage: 1,186,512. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $535. (#4496)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1821 10C Large Date AU53 NGC. JR-1. NGC Census: (9/145). PCGS Population (8/107). Mintage: 1,186,512. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $560. (#4496)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1821 10C Small Date--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-8. NGC Census: (1/35). PCGS Population (4/28). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $430. (#94496)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1823/2 10C Small Es VF30 NGC. JR-1. NGC Census: (1/76). PCGS Population (2/59). Mintage: 440,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $185. (#4498)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1823/2 10C Large Es Fine 12 NGC. JR-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/32). (#4499)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1824/2 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-1. NGC Census: (2/41). PCGS Population (0/31). Mintage: 100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $525. (#4502)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1825 10C --Improperly Cleaned, Obverse Damage--NGC Details. Fine. JR-5. NGC Census: (2/88). PCGS Population (0/70). Mintage: 410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $42. (#4503)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
1825 10C VF35 NGC. JR-3. NGC Census: (4/81). PCGS Population (3/63). Mintage: 410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $244. (#4503)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1825 10C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/58). NGC Census: (4/75). Mintage: 410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $387. (#4503)(Registry values: N491)
1825 10C XF45 NGC. JR-4. NGC Census: (4/75). PCGS Population (3/57). Mintage: 410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $387. (#4503)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1825 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-1. NGC Census: (4/71). PCGS Population (2/56). Mintage: 410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $475. (#4503)(Registry values: N991)
1825 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-2. NGC Census: (4/71). PCGS Population (2/55). Mintage: 410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $475. (#4503)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 10C Good 4 NGC. JR-9. NGC Census: (2/251). PCGS Population (4/283). Mintage: 1,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 4 : $29. (#4504)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
1827 10C Fine 12 NGC. JR-2. NGC Census: (3/244). PCGS Population (6/267). Mintage: 1,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $44. (#4504)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
1827 10C --Scratches, Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-5. NGC Census: (7/221). PCGS Population (18/211). Mintage: 1,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $350. (#4504)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1827 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-4. NGC Census: (7/221). PCGS Population (18/211). Mintage: 1,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $350. (#4504)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1827 10C --Obv Damage--NGC Details. XF. JR-3. NGC Census: (7/221). PCGS Population (18/211). Mintage: 1,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $350. (#4504)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1827 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-13. NGC Census: (7/221). PCGS Population (18/211). Mintage: 1,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $350. (#4504)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1827 10C XF45 NGC. JR-6. NGC Census: (11/210). PCGS Population (13/198). Mintage: 1,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $394. (#4504)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1827 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-12. NGC Census: (7/203). PCGS Population (9/189). Mintage: 1,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $475. (#4504)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1827 10C AU58 NGC. JR-3. NGC Census: (36/149). PCGS Population (27/138). Mintage: 1,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $775. (#4504)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1828 10C Small Date--Improperly Cleaned, Environmental Damage--NGC Details. XF. JR-1. NGC Census: (1/28). PCGS Population (7/47). Mintage: 125,000. (#4510)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1829 10C Small 10C--Reverse Scratched, Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-5. NGC Census: (3/209). PCGS Population (11/163). Mintage: 770,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#4511)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1829 10C Small 10C--Bent, Improperly Cleaned, Damaged--NGC Details. AU. JR-9. NGC Census: (3/209). PCGS Population (11/163). Mintage: 770,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#4511)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1829 10C Small 10C--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-3. NGC Census: (3/209). PCGS Population (11/163). Mintage: 770,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#4511)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1829 10C Small 10C--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-5. NGC Census: (3/209). PCGS Population (11/163). Mintage: 770,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#4511)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1829 10C Small 10C--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-7. NGC Census: (3/209). PCGS Population (11/163). Mintage: 770,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#4511)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1830 10C Medium 10C Good 4 NGC. JR-1. NGC Census: (5/165). PCGS Population (1/193). Mintage: 510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 4 : $26. (#4516)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
1830 10C Medium 10C VF30 NGC. JR-3. NGC Census: (3/152). PCGS Population (6/168). Mintage: 510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $128. (#4516)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1830 10C Medium 10C--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-8. NGC Census: (2/142). PCGS Population (8/136). Mintage: 510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4516)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1830 10C Medium 10C AU55 NGC. JR-8. NGC Census: (10/127). PCGS Population (23/111). Mintage: 510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#4516)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1830 10C Small 10C--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/5). (#4517)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1830 10C Small 10C--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. JR-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/2). (#4517)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1830/29 10C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (2/28). PCGS Population (2/20). Mintage: 510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $325. (#4519)(Registry values: N991)
1830/29 10C Medium AU50 NGC. JR-4. NGC Census: (2/27). PCGS Population (5/12). Mintage: 510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $525. (#4519)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1831 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-3. NGC Census: (11/239). PCGS Population (10/233). Mintage: 771,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $220. (#4520)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 10C XF40 NGC. JR-6. NGC Census: (11/239). PCGS Population (10/233). Mintage: 771,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $220. (#4520)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1831 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-2. NGC Census: (5/226). PCGS Population (21/195). Mintage: 771,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4520)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1831 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-1. NGC Census: (5/226). PCGS Population (21/195). Mintage: 771,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4520)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1832 10C XF40 NGC. JR-6. NGC Census: (4/228). PCGS Population (17/236). Mintage: 522,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $215. (#4521)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 10C XF45 NGC. JR-1. NGC Census: (5/223). PCGS Population (19/217). Mintage: 522,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $248. (#4521)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1832 10C AU53 NGC. JR-5. NGC Census: (7/208). PCGS Population (15/182). Mintage: 522,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $325. (#4521)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1832 10C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (21/132). PCGS Population (7/105). Mintage: 522,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $640. (#4521)(Registry values: N991)
1832 10C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/105). NGC Census: (21/132). Mintage: 522,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $640. (#4521)(Registry values: N991)
1833 10C VF30 NGC. JR-10. NGC Census: (4/246). PCGS Population (5/265). Mintage: 485,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $126. (#4522)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1833 10C XF40 NGC. JR-1. NGC Census: (7/234). PCGS Population (21/226). Mintage: 485,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $215. (#4522)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 10C XF45 NGC. JR-9. NGC Census: (7/227). PCGS Population (38/188). Mintage: 485,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $245. (#4522)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 10C XF45 NGC. JR-6. NGC Census: (7/227). PCGS Population (38/188). Mintage: 485,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $245. (#4522)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1833 10C Last 3 High Good 4 NGC. JR-7. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/39). (#4523)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1833 10C Last 3 High AU55 NGC. JR-5. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (4/15). (#4523)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 10C Small 4--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. JR-7. NGC Census: (2/258). PCGS Population (0/176). Mintage: 635,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $70. (#4525)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1834 10C Large 4 VF35 NGC. JR-6. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (7/115). (#4526)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 10C Large 4--Rev Damage--NGC Details. XF. JR-4. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (13/102). (#4526)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 10C Large 4 XF45 NGC. JR-5. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (17/85). (#4526)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 10C Large 4--Obv Scratched--NGC Details. AU. JR-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (15/70). (#4526)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 10C Large 4 AU50 NGC. JR-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (15/70). (#4526)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1835 10C Good 6 NGC. JR-7. NGC Census: (4/422). PCGS Population (3/459). Mintage: 1,410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 6 : $28. (#4527)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N69)
1835 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-9. NGC Census: (11/385). PCGS Population (32/335). Mintage: 1,410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $220. (#4527)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1835 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-3. NGC Census: (15/348). PCGS Population (43/252). Mintage: 1,410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4527)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1835 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-4. NGC Census: (15/348). PCGS Population (43/252). Mintage: 1,410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4527)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1835 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-1. NGC Census: (15/348). PCGS Population (43/252). Mintage: 1,410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4527)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1835 10C AU50 NGC. JR-5. NGC Census: (15/348). PCGS Population (43/252). Mintage: 1,410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4527)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1835 10C AU50 NGC. JR-8. NGC Census: (15/348). PCGS Population (43/252). Mintage: 1,410,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4527)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1836 10C XF40 NGC. JR-1. NGC Census: (7/170). PCGS Population (14/162). Mintage: 1,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $225. (#4528)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1836 10C AU53 NGC. JR-3. NGC Census: (6/154). PCGS Population (17/120). Mintage: 1,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $320. (#4528)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1836 10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (15/58). NGC Census: (26/64). Mintage: 1,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $775. (#4528)(Registry values: N1793)
1837 10C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. JR-4. NGC Census: (2/106). PCGS Population (9/79). Mintage: 359,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#4529)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1837 10C AU58 NGC. JR-3. NGC Census: (14/84). PCGS Population (12/48). Mintage: 359,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $525. (#4529)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Seated Dimes
1837 10C No Stars, Small Date AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/57). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $650. (#4562)(Registry values: P5)
1838-O 10C No Stars XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/79). NGC Census: (16/75). Mintage: 406,034. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $737. (#4564)(Registry values: N991)
1838 10C Large Stars XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/232). NGC Census: (7/286). Mintage: 1,992,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $125. (#4568)(Registry values: N208)
1838 10C Large Stars AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (44/230). PCGS Population (25/179). Mintage: 1,992,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $230. (#4568)(Registry values: N491)
1838 10C Large Stars MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (42/108). NGC Census: (38/147). Mintage: 1,992,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $625. (#4568)(Registry values: N991)
1839 10C No Drapery MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (15/79). NGC Census: (22/118). Mintage: 1,053,115. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $500. (#4571)(Registry values: N991)
1842-O 10C --Damaged--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (2/42). PCGS Population (1/42). Mintage: 2,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $275. (#4582)(Registry values: N491)
1844 10C --Scratched--ANACS. VF Details Net F12. NGC Census: (5/40). PCGS Population (15/123). Mintage: 72,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $370. (#4585)(Registry values: N991)
1844 10C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/45). NGC Census: (6/17). Mintage: 72,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $955. (#4585)(Registry values: N991)
1845 10C MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (13/40). NGC Census: (21/65). Mintage: 1,755,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $400. (#4586)(Registry values: N991)
1849-O 10C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (7/27). PCGS Population (2/18). Mintage: 300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $725. (#4592)(Registry values: N991)
1850 10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (28/35). PCGS Population (18/25). Mintage: 1,931,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $575. (#4593)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1856 10C Small Date MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (22/46). NGC Census: (36/56). Mintage: 5,780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $500. (#4609)(Registry values: N991)
1856 10C Small Date MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (22/46). NGC Census: (36/56). Mintage: 5,780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $500. (#4609)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1857 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (47/20). NGC Census: (84/49). Mintage: 5,580,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $700. (#4614)(Registry values: N1793)
1857-O 10C --Obv Scratched--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/107). PCGS Population (2/85). Mintage: 1,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $425. (#4615)(Registry values: N991)
1858 10C MS61 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (5/67). NGC Census: (2/94). Mintage: 1,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $225. (#4616)(Registry values: N491)
1859-O 10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (9/73). PCGS Population (12/66). Mintage: 480,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $375. (#4620)(Registry values: N991)
1862 10C MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (11/132). PCGS Population (25/84). Mintage: 847,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $220. (#4635)(Registry values: N491)
1862 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (51/45). PCGS Population (39/29). Mintage: 847,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $565. (#4635)(Registry values: N991)
1864-S 10C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/27). NGC Census: (0/26). Mintage: 230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $89. (#4640)(Registry values: N208)
1872 10C MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (9/8). NGC Census: (18/10). Mintage: 2,396,450. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#4656)(Registry values: N991)
1875 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (36/25). NGC Census: (51/48). Mintage: 10,350,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $700. (#4672)(Registry values: N1793)
1876 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (57/62). NGC Census: (75/70). Mintage: 1,145,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#4679)(Registry values: N991)
1878 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/6). NGC Census: (10/5). Mintage: 1,677,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $830. (#4685)(Registry values: N1793)
1890 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (131/87). NGC Census: (129/136). Mintage: 9,910,951. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#4704)(Registry values: N991)
1890 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (83/54). PCGS Population (52/35). Mintage: 9,910,951. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $735. (#4704)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1890-S 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/7). NGC Census: (21/22). Mintage: 1,423,076. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,025. (#4705)(Registry values: N1793)
1891 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (202/155). NGC Census: (265/194). Mintage: 15,310,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $285. (#4706)(Registry values: N991)
1891-S 10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (28/82). PCGS Population (19/69). Mintage: 3,196,116. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#4708)(Registry values: N491)
Proof Seated Dimes
1866 10C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (31/71). PCGS Population (43/47). Mintage: 725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $675. (#4759)(Registry values: N991)
1873 10C No Arrows, Closed 3 PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (53/67). NGC Census: (28/82). Mintage: 1,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $550. (#4766)(Registry values: N991)
1873 10C No Arrows PR61 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (1/24). NGC Census: (0/11). (#84766)(Registry values: P1)
1874 10C Arrows PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/184). NGC Census: (2/144). Mintage: 700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR61: $650. (#4770)(Registry values: N991)
1877 10C --Stained--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (2/92). PCGS Population (4/133). Mintage: 510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $230. (#4774)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1881 10C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (60/63). NGC Census: (64/86). Mintage: 975. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $725. (#4778)(Registry values: N991)
1888 10C PR64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (70/67). PCGS Population (52/40). Mintage: 832. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $725. (#4785)(Registry values: N991)
1890 10C PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (4/27). NGC Census: (1/36). (#84787)(Registry values: N991)
Barber Dimes
1892 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (314/221). PCGS Population (287/180). Mintage: 12,121,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $230. (#4796)(Registry values: N491)
1892 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (313/222). PCGS Population (288/183). Mintage: 12,121,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $230. (#4796)(Registry values: N491)
1892 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (111/70). NGC Census: (131/90). Mintage: 12,121,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $500. (#4796)(Registry values: N991)
1892-S 10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/103). NGC Census: (2/70). Mintage: 990,710. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $300. (#4798)(Registry values: N491)
1895 10C --Polished--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (0/86). PCGS Population (4/106). Mintage: 690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $500. (#4806)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1897-O 10C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/115). NGC Census: (1/66). Mintage: 666,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $300. (#4813)(Registry values: N1)
1898 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (112/93). PCGS Population (89/94). Mintage: 16,320,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#4815)(Registry values: N491)
1898 10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (65/29). NGC Census: (65/28). Mintage: 16,320,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#4815)(Registry values: N991)
1898 10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (65/29). NGC Census: (65/28). Mintage: 16,320,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#4815)(Registry values: N991)
1898-S 10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (9/19). PCGS Population (8/36). Mintage: 1,702,507. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $700. (#4817)(Registry values: N991)
1900 10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (20/11). NGC Census: (33/12). Mintage: 17,600,912. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $585. (#4821)(Registry values: N991)
1902-S 10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/33). NGC Census: (10/22). Mintage: 2,070,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $850. (#4829)(Registry values: N1793)
1905-S 10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (29/77). NGC Census: (31/41). Mintage: 6,855,199. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $280. (#4837)(Registry values: N491)
1906-S 10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (13/61). PCGS Population (7/79). Mintage: 3,136,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $280. (#4841)(Registry values: N991)
1908 10C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (33/22). NGC Census: (35/16). Mintage: 10,600,545. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $525. (#4846)(Registry values: N991)
1913 10C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (80/32). NGC Census: (75/18). Mintage: 19,760,622. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#4863)(Registry values: N991)
1913 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (75/18). PCGS Population (80/32). Mintage: 19,760,622. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#4863)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1913-S 10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/119). NGC Census: (5/86). Mintage: 510,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $283. (#4864)(Registry values: N491)
1914-D 10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (104/57). NGC Census: (96/56). Mintage: 11,908,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $235. (#4866)(Registry values: N491)
Mercury Dimes
1916 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (322/96). NGC Census: (324/98). Mintage: 22,180,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $270. (#4905)(Registry values: N491)
1916-D 10C Poor 1 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1943). PCGS Population (1/4357). Mintage: 264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Poor 1 : $124. (#4906)(Registry values: N1)
1916-D 10C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (780/900). PCGS Population (1352/2780). Mintage: 264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AG3 : $535. (#4906)(Registry values: N1)
1917-D 10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (72/108). PCGS Population (66/75). Mintage: 9,402,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#4912)(Registry values: N491)
1917-S 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (167/177). NGC Census: (74/47). Mintage: 27,330,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $340. (#4915)(Registry values: N991)
1918 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (151/134). NGC Census: (99/67). Mintage: 26,680,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $320. (#4917)(Registry values: N491)
1918 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (151/133). NGC Census: (99/67). Mintage: 26,680,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $320. (#4917)(Registry values: N491)
1918-D 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (41/13). PCGS Population (66/7). Mintage: 22,674,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $510. (#4918)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1919 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (119/53). NGC Census: (53/16). Mintage: 35,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $535. (#4923)(Registry values: N991)
1919-D 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (63/28). PCGS Population (77/24). Mintage: 9,939,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $610. (#4924)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1920 10C MS65 Full Bands ANACS. NGC Census: (103/48). PCGS Population (193/99). Mintage: 59,030,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#4929)(Registry values: N991)
1920-D 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (29/16). PCGS Population (28/6). Mintage: 19,171,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $565. (#4930)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1920-S 10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (31/25). PCGS Population (24/9). Mintage: 13,820,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#4932)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1923 10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (15/1). NGC Census: (16/5). Mintage: 50,130,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $215. (#4938)(Registry values: N491)
1923 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (154/59). NGC Census: (92/28). Mintage: 50,130,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#4939)(Registry values: N991)
1923-S 10C MS62 Full Bands ANACS. NGC Census: (21/50). PCGS Population (24/135). Mintage: 6,440,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $440. (#4941)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1924 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (50/13). PCGS Population (68/14). Mintage: 24,010,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $750. (#4943)(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 10C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (10/4). PCGS Population (6/1). Mintage: 6,810,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $815. (#4944)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1924-S 10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (16/77). PCGS Population (36/64). Mintage: 7,120,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $400. (#4946)(Registry values: N991)
1924-S 10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (15/77). PCGS Population (36/64). Mintage: 7,120,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $400. (#4946)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1925 10C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/2). NGC Census: (9/1). Mintage: 25,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $425. (#4948)(Registry values: N991)
1925 10C MS64 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (61/59). PCGS Population (138/159). Mintage: 25,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#4949)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1925-D 10C MS62 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (22/232). NGC Census: (13/119). Mintage: 5,117,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $600. (#4951)(Registry values: N991)
1926 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (74/15). NGC Census: (24/8). Mintage: 32,160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $665. (#4955)(Registry values: N1793)
1926-D 10C MS64 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (86/44). PCGS Population (163/93). Mintage: 6,828,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $510. (#4957)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1926-S 10C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (37/212). NGC Census: (19/146). Mintage: 1,520,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $235. (#4958)(Registry values: N491)
1927 10C MS65 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (78/32). PCGS Population (198/122). Mintage: 28,080,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $260. (#4961)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1928-D 10C MS62 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (14/96). PCGS Population (14/243). Mintage: 4,161,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $275. (#4969)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1928-D 10C MS63 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (52/195). NGC Census: (21/75). Mintage: 4,161,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $400. (#4969)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 10C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (38/7). PCGS Population (28/2). Mintage: 7,400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $420. (#4970)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1929 10C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (77/8). NGC Census: (91/12). Mintage: 25,970,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $110. (#4972)(Registry values: N491)
1929 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (177/51). NGC Census: (63/10). Mintage: 25,970,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $240. (#4973)(Registry values: N991)
1934 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (162/20). NGC Census: (59/8). Mintage: 24,080,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $380. (#4989)(Registry values: N991)
1934-D 10C MS65 Full Bands ANACS. NGC Census: (72/39). PCGS Population (249/151). Mintage: 6,772,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $220. (#4991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1934-D 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (114/37). NGC Census: (29/10). Mintage: 6,772,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $440. (#4991)(Registry values: N1793)
1935-D 10C MS66 Full Bands ANACS. NGC Census: (30/5). PCGS Population (79/21). Mintage: 10,477,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $680. (#4995)(Registry values: N1793)
1935-S 10C MS66 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (67/26). PCGS Population (127/78). Mintage: 15,840,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#4997)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1936-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (104/8). NGC Census: (27/1). Mintage: 16,132,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $600. (#5001)(Registry values: N1793)
1936-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (144/2). NGC Census: (49/1). Mintage: 9,210,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $420. (#5003)(Registry values: N991)
1936-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (144/2). NGC Census: (49/1). Mintage: 9,210,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $420. (#5003)(Registry values: N991)
1937-S 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (244/76). NGC Census: (91/36). Mintage: 9,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $200. (#5009)(Registry values: N491)
1938 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (201/8). NGC Census: (119/3). Mintage: 22,198,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $215. (#5011)(Registry values: N491)
1938-S 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (60/8). PCGS Population (106/5). Mintage: 8,090,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $460. (#5015)(Registry values: N991)
1939 10C MS66 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (259/92). NGC Census: (84/34). Mintage: 67,749,320. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $160. (#5017)(Registry values: N491)
1940-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (291/21). NGC Census: (185/4). Mintage: 21,198,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $155. (#5025)(Registry values: N491)
1941-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (507/19). NGC Census: (420/5). Mintage: 46,634,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $110. (#5031)(Registry values: N491)
1942/1 10C Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (83/1498). NGC Census: (32/979). Mintage: 205,432,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 15: $491. (#5036)(Registry values: N1)
1942/1 10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (109/335). NGC Census: (61/379). Mintage: 205,432,336. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $985. (#5036)(Registry values: N991)
1942/1-D 10C --Bent--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (34/438). PCGS Population (67/490). Mintage: 60,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $540. (#5040)(Registry values: N991)
1942/1-D 10C XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (85/201). NGC Census: (57/216). Mintage: 60,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $745. (#5040)(Registry values: N991)
1942-S 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (138/1). NGC Census: (75/2). Mintage: 49,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $500. (#5043)(Registry values: N1793)
1944-D 10C MS67 Full Bands NGC. NGC Census: (1150/22). PCGS Population (1127/77). Mintage: 62,224,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $105. (#5053)(Registry values: N491)
1944-D 10C MS68 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (77/0). NGC Census: (22/0). Mintage: 62,224,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS68: $785. (#5053)(Registry values: N991)
1945-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (194/4). NGC Census: (308/10). Mintage: 40,245,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $185. (#5059)(Registry values: N991)
Proof Mercury Dimes
1936 10C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/1363). NGC Census: (0/991). Mintage: 4,130. (#5071)(Registry values: N1)
1937 10C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (198/892). PCGS Population (405/1222). Mintage: 5,756. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $450. (#5072)(Registry values: N991)
1937 10C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (540/680). NGC Census: (289/605). Mintage: 5,756. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $495. (#5072)(Registry values: N991)
1937 10C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (289/605). PCGS Population (540/680). Mintage: 5,756. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $495. (#5072)(Registry values: N991)
1937 10C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (187/35). PCGS Population (182/22). Mintage: 5,756. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $800. (#5072)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1938 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (628/254). PCGS Population (610/161). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $355. (#5073)(Registry values: N491)
1938 10C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (219/35). PCGS Population (155/6). Mintage: 8,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $750. (#5073)(Registry values: N991)
1939 10C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (122/1602). PCGS Population (361/2090). Mintage: 9,321. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $205. (#5074)(Registry values: N491)
1939 10C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (869/452). NGC Census: (758/490). Mintage: 9,321. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $245. (#5074)(Registry values: N491)
1939 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (758/490). PCGS Population (869/452). Mintage: 9,321. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $245. (#5074)(Registry values: N491)
1939 10C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (869/453). NGC Census: (757/491). Mintage: 9,321. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $245. (#5074)(Registry values: N491)
1939 10C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (424/68). PCGS Population (419/34). Mintage: 9,321. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $390. (#5074)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1940 10C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (331/41). PCGS Population (281/18). Mintage: 11,827. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $320. (#5075)(Registry values: N991)
1941 10C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (988/286). NGC Census: (925/422). Mintage: 16,557. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $175. (#5076)(Registry values: N491)
1941 10C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (371/51). PCGS Population (272/15). Mintage: 16,557. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $300. (#5076)(Registry values: N991)
1942 10C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (1393/808). PCGS Population (1462/584). Mintage: 22,329. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $170. (#5077)(Registry values: N491)
1942 10C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1462/582). NGC Census: (1393/809). Mintage: 22,329. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $170. (#5077)(Registry values: N491)
1942 10C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1462/582). NGC Census: (1393/809). Mintage: 22,329. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $170. (#5077)(Registry values: N491)
1942 10C PR67 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (695/114). PCGS Population (545/37). Mintage: 22,329. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $285. (#5077)(Registry values: N991)
Roosevelt Dimes
1950-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (114/2). NGC Census: (78/3). Mintage: 46,803,000. (#85095)(Registry values: P1)
1951 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (26/0). NGC Census: (30/1). Mintage: 103,800,000. (#85097)(Registry values: P1)
1951-S 10C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (581/23). PCGS Population (235/6). Mintage: 31,630,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $49. (#5099)(Registry values: N69)
1951-S 10C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (581/23). PCGS Population (235/6). Mintage: 31,630,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $49. (#5099)(Registry values: N69)
1971 10C MS65 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (5/3). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 162,690,000. (#85139)(Registry values: P1)
1976-D 10C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (30/3). NGC Census: (12/1). Mintage: 695,222,784. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $28. (#5150)(Registry values: N69)
1987-P 10C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/0). NGC Census: (3/0). Mintage: 762,709,504. (#5172)(Registry values: N69)
1987-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (7/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 653,203,392. (#85173)(Registry values: P1)
1992-D 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (13/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 616,273,920. (#85183)(Registry values: P1)
1993-P 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (12/0). NGC Census: (1/0). Mintage: 766,179,968. (#85184)(Registry values: P1)
1995-P 10C MS67 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (11/0). NGC Census: (10/1). Mintage: 1,125,500,032. (#85188)(Registry values: P1)
1995-D 10C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 1,274,889,984. (#5192)(Registry values: N69)
SMS Roosevelt Dimes
1967 10C SMS SP68 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (49/1). NGC Census: (59/5). (#85242)(Registry values: N14)
Proof Roosevelt Dimes
1954 10C PR69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/0). NGC Census: (18/0). Mintage: 233,300. (#5229)(Registry values: N69)
1955 10C PR69 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/0). NGC Census: (59/0). Mintage: 378,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $110. (#5230)(Registry values: N14)
1956 10C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (29/13). PCGS Population (20/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $480. (#95231)(Registry values: N208)
1956 10C PR69 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (10/0). NGC Census: (54/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $140. (#85231)(Registry values: N69)
1957 10C PR69 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (11/0). NGC Census: (93/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $280. (#85232)(Registry values: N69)
1963 10C Doubled Die Reverse PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. FS-801 (FS-017). PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). (#95224)(Registry values: P1)
1995-S 10C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (58). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $100. (#95281)(Registry values: N208)
1999-S 10C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (99). NGC Census: (390). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $100. (#95289)(Registry values: N69)
Twenty Cent Pieces
1875 20C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (9/272). PCGS Population (48/365). Mintage: 36,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $401. (#5296)(Registry values: N491)
1875-CC 20C --Rev Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Good. NGC Census: (3/491). PCGS Population (8/872). Mintage: 133,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 4 : $175. (#5297)(Registry values: N1)
1875-CC 20C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (33/691). NGC Census: (7/432). Mintage: 133,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 15: $437. (#5297)(Registry values: N208)
1875-CC 20C --Improperly Cleaned--Details NGC. VF Details. NGC Census: (7/426). PCGS Population (23/665). Mintage: 133,290. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $525. (#5297)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1875-S 20C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (116/2088). NGC Census: (30/1772). Mintage: 1,155,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $200. (#5298)(Registry values: N491)
1875-S 20C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (41/1659). PCGS Population (131/1812). Mintage: 1,155,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $290. (#5298)(Registry values: N491)
Early Quarters
1805 25C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (40/290). NGC Census: (16/166). Mintage: 121,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $520. (#5313)(Registry values: P5)
1805 25C --Harshly Cleaned, Damaged--NGC Details. Fine. B-1. NGC Census: (21/139). PCGS Population (38/214). Mintage: 121,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $890. (#5313)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1805 25C --Obv Scratched--NGC Details. VF. B-3. NGC Census: (9/116). PCGS Population (15/166). Mintage: 121,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,425. (#5313)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1805 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-2. NGC Census: (9/116). PCGS Population (15/166). Mintage: 121,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,425. (#5313)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P5)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P5)
1806/5 25C VG8 NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (10/78). PCGS Population (12/121). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $600. (#5315)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P6)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P6)
1806 25C --Edge Damage--NGC Details. Good. B-4. NGC Census: (17/304). PCGS Population (40/523). Mintage: 206,124. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 4 : $425. (#5314)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1806 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VG. B-7. NGC Census: (30/255). PCGS Population (49/430). Mintage: 206,124. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $550. (#5314)(Registry values: P5)
1806 25C --Scratches--NGC Details. VG. B-9. NGC Census: (30/255). PCGS Population (49/433). Mintage: 206,124. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $550. (#5314)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1806 25C --Harshly Cleaned--NGC Details. VG. B-10. NGC Census: (30/255). PCGS Population (49/433). Mintage: 206,124. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $550. (#5314)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1806 25C --Polished--NGC Details. Fine. B-3. NGC Census: (19/219). PCGS Population (57/319). Mintage: 206,124. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $825. (#5314)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1806 25C --Mount Removed--NGC Details. Fine. B-7. NGC Census: (19/219). PCGS Population (57/319). Mintage: 206,124. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $825. (#5314)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1806 25C --Countermarked "J.B", Graffiti--NGC Details. Fine. B-51. NGC Census: (19/219). PCGS Population (57/319). Mintage: 206,124. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $825. (#5314)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1806 25C --Scratches, Environmental Damage--NGC Details. VF. B-2. NGC Census: (17/180). PCGS Population (37/238). Mintage: 206,124. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,375. (#5314)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
1807 25C --Improperly Cleaned, Rim Damage--NGC Details. Fine. B-2. NGC Census: (13/107). PCGS Population (20/159). Mintage: 220,643. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $765. (#5316)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P5)
Bust Quarters
1818/5 25C --Obv Scratched--NGC Details. VF. B-1. NGC Census: (2/78). PCGS Population (3/62). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $550. (#5323)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1818 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-10. NGC Census: (12/322). PCGS Population (25/327). Mintage: 361,174. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $545. (#5322)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1818 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-4. NGC Census: (12/322). PCGS Population (25/327). Mintage: 361,174. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $545. (#5322)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1818 25C VF25 NGC. B-6. NGC Census: (11/311). PCGS Population (15/312). Mintage: 361,174. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $661. (#5322)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1818 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. B-8. NGC Census: (16/264). PCGS Population (32/222). Mintage: 361,174. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,375. (#5322)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1818 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. B-2. NGC Census: (16/264). PCGS Population (32/222). Mintage: 361,174. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,375. (#5322)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1819 25C Small 9 Fine 12 NGC. B-4. NGC Census: (7/107). PCGS Population (4/89). Mintage: 144,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $140. (#5325)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1819 25C Large 9--Obv Damage--NGC Details. VF. B-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (5/25). (#5326)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
1819 25C Large 9--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (5/25). (#5326)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
1820 25C Large 0 VG10 NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (8/72). (#5329)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
1820 25C Large 0--Improperly Cleaned, Obverse Damage--NGC Details. Fine. B-3. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (7/65). (#5329)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
1820 25C Large 0--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (13/41). (#5329)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
1820 25C Large 0--Whizzed--Details NGC. AU Details. B-2. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/12). (#5329)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P4)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P4)
1821 25C Fine 12 NGC. B-4. NGC Census: (5/166). PCGS Population (11/189). Mintage: 216,851. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $170. (#5331)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1821 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-2. NGC Census: (2/159). PCGS Population (15/158). Mintage: 216,851. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $350. (#5331)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1821 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-5. NGC Census: (2/159). PCGS Population (15/158). Mintage: 216,851. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $350. (#5331)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1821 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-3. NGC Census: (2/159). PCGS Population (15/158). Mintage: 216,851. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $350. (#5331)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1821 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. B-1. NGC Census: (12/116). PCGS Population (15/102). Mintage: 216,851. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,400. (#5331)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1825/4/3 25C --Scratches--NGC Details. VG. B-3. NGC Census: (3/111). PCGS Population (6/238). Mintage: 144,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $150. (#5336)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1825/4/3 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-3. NGC Census: (4/102). PCGS Population (12/196). Mintage: 144,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $500. (#5336)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1825/4/3 25C VF25 PCGS. CAC. B-2. NGC Census: (1/101). PCGS Population (11/185). Mintage: 144,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $616. (#5336)(Registry values: P2)
1828 25C Fine 12 NGC. B-4. NGC Census: (3/116). PCGS Population (4/148). Mintage: 102,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $140. (#5342)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1828 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-1. NGC Census: (2/112). PCGS Population (8/136). Mintage: 102,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $335. (#5342)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1828 25C --Obv Scratched--NGC Details. VF. B-2. NGC Census: (2/112). PCGS Population (8/136). Mintage: 102,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $335. (#5342)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1831 25C Small Letters VF30 NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (9/413). PCGS Population (15/391). Mintage: 398,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $205. (#5348)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1831 25C Small Letters--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. B-2. NGC Census: (16/392). PCGS Population (20/350). Mintage: 398,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $325. (#5348)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1831 25C Small Letters--Improperly Cleaned--Details NGC. AU Details. B-2. NGC Census: (20/347). PCGS Population (32/276). Mintage: 398,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $575. (#5348)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P1)
1831 25C Small Letters AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/276). NGC Census: (20/347). Mintage: 398,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $575. (#5348)(Registry values: P1)
1831 25C Large Letters--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. B-6. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (5/31). (#5349)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
1831 25C Large Letters AU53 NGC. B-5. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/30). (#5349)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P4)
1832 25C VF25 NGC. B-2. NGC Census: (2/104). PCGS Population (7/139). Mintage: 320,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $154. (#5351)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1832 25C --Rim Damage, Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. B-1. NGC Census: (3/92). PCGS Population (14/107). Mintage: 320,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $300. (#5351)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1833 25C VF20 NGC. B-2. NGC Census: (1/136). PCGS Population (3/131). Mintage: 156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $145. (#5352)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1833 25C VF30 NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (7/124). PCGS Population (8/117). Mintage: 156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $231. (#5352)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1834 25C Good 4 NGC. B-5. NGC Census: (1/387). PCGS Population (1/502). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 4 : $55. (#5353)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-1. NGC Census: (6/365). PCGS Population (15/473). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $150. (#5353)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 25C VF20 NGC. B-2. NGC Census: (6/365). PCGS Population (15/473). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $150. (#5353)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-3. NGC Census: (6/365). PCGS Population (15/473). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $150. (#5353)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (27/421). NGC Census: (14/338). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $214. (#5353)(Registry values: P1)
1834 25C VF35 NGC. B-4. NGC Census: (19/322). PCGS Population (34/390). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $248. (#5353)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 25C XF40 NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (21/301). PCGS Population (59/331). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $310. (#5353)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1834 25C XF40 ANACS. B-4. NGC Census: (21/301). PCGS Population (59/331). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $310. (#5353)(Registry values: P1)
1834 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/194). NGC Census: (20/221). Mintage: 286,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $600. (#5353)(Registry values: P1)
1835 25C VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/338). PCGS Population (22/376). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $162. (#5354)(Registry values: P1)
1835 25C VF30 NGC. B-2. NGC Census: (13/325). PCGS Population (44/333). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $204. (#5354)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1835 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. B-5. NGC Census: (27/282). PCGS Population (65/220). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $300. (#5354)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1835 25C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (49/232). PCGS Population (42/178). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $393. (#5354)(Registry values: P1)
1835 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. B-6. NGC Census: (23/210). PCGS Population (34/144). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $565. (#5354)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1835 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. B-7. NGC Census: (23/210). PCGS Population (34/144). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $565. (#5354)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1835 25C AU53 NGC. B-5. NGC Census: (20/190). PCGS Population (19/125). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $575. (#5354)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1835 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (33/92). NGC Census: (50/140). Mintage: 1,952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $625. (#5354)(Registry values: P1)
1836 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. B-3. NGC Census: (2/118). PCGS Population (7/137). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $130. (#5355)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1836 25C VF25 NGC. B-4. NGC Census: (14/104). PCGS Population (6/131). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $154. (#5355)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1836 25C VF30 NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (6/98). PCGS Population (17/114). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $198. (#5355)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1836 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. B-2. NGC Census: (11/75). PCGS Population (18/78). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $300. (#5355)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1836 25C --Rim Damage, Obv Scratched--NGC Details. AU. B-3. NGC Census: (11/50). PCGS Population (9/50). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $565. (#5355)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P3)
1837 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Fine. B-5. NGC Census: (2/193). PCGS Population (7/205). Mintage: 252,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $84. (#5356)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1837 25C VF30 NGC. B-1. NGC Census: (5/183). PCGS Population (10/184). Mintage: 252,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $233. (#5356)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1837 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. B-2. NGC Census: (10/137). PCGS Population (13/118). Mintage: 252,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $575. (#5356)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1838 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. B-1. NGC Census: (10/119). PCGS Population (14/87). Mintage: 366,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $535. (#5357)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: P2)
Seated Quarters
1838 25C No Drapery AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/86). NGC Census: (4/108). Mintage: 466,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $575. (#5391)(Registry values: P5)
1840-O 25C No Drapery VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/65). NGC Census: (1/88). Mintage: 382,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $312. (#5393)(Registry values: P6)
1840-O 25C No Drapery XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/42). NGC Census: (9/68). Mintage: 382,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $453. (#5393)(Registry values: P6)
1840-O 25C Drapery VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/60). NGC Census: (0/52). Mintage: 43,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $175. (#5398)(Registry values: P5)
1844-O 25C AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/26). PCGS Population (2/31). Mintage: 740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $375. (#5407)(Registry values: P5)
1845 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/25). NGC Census: (7/37). Mintage: 922,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $560. (#5408)(Registry values: P3)
1848 25C XF45 PCGS. Breen-3975. PCGS Population (7/23). NGC Census: (1/22). Mintage: 146,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $279. (#5412)(Registry values: P5)
1853 25C Arrows and Rays AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (50/496). NGC Census: (31/551). Mintage: 15,210,020. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $290. (#5426)(Registry values: P5)
1853 25C Arrows and Rays AU55 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (76/475). PCGS Population (94/402). Mintage: 15,210,020. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $350. (#5426)(Registry values: P5)
1853 25C Arrows and Rays AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (94/402). NGC Census: (76/475). Mintage: 15,210,020. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $350. (#5426)(Registry values: P5)
1855 25C Arrows MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/43). NGC Census: (12/33). Mintage: 2,857,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $735. (#5435)(Registry values: P4)
1857 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (45/134). NGC Census: (50/197). Mintage: 9,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $525. (#5442)(Registry values: P2)
1862 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (26/120). NGC Census: (16/84). Mintage: 932,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $250. (#5456)(Registry values: P2)
1869 25C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/25). NGC Census: (0/18). Mintage: 16,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $317. (#5474)(Registry values: P6)
1872 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/23). NGC Census: (6/23). Mintage: 182,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $325. (#5481)(Registry values: P4)
1873 25C Arrows AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/116). NGC Census: (37/101). Mintage: 1,271,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $460. (#5491)(Registry values: P4)
1873-S 25C Arrows VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/45). NGC Census: (0/43). Mintage: 156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $175. (#5493)(Registry values: P5)
1876 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (111/180). NGC Census: (86/137). Mintage: 17,817,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $425. (#5501)(Registry values: P1)
1876 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (111/180). NGC Census: (86/137). Mintage: 17,817,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $425. (#5501)(Registry values: P1)
1876 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (111/181). NGC Census: (86/137). Mintage: 17,817,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $425. (#5501)(Registry values: P1)
1876-S 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (39/148). NGC Census: (35/127). Mintage: 8,596,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $300. (#5503)(Registry values: P2)
1878-CC 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/113). NGC Census: (26/112). Mintage: 996,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $925. (#5509)(Registry values: P2)
Proof Seated Quarters
1868 25C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (48/86). NGC Census: (23/90). Mintage: 600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $475. (#5567)(Registry values: P2)
1870 25C PR63 ICG. NGC Census: (22/65). PCGS Population (36/41). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $765. (#5569)(Registry values: P2)
1884 25C --Stained--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (4/222). PCGS Population (7/240). Mintage: 875. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $335. (#5585)(Registry values: P1)
1884 25C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (41/167). PCGS Population (58/137). Mintage: 875. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $775. (#5585)(Registry values: P1)
Barber Quarters
1892 25C MS64 PCGS. Type One reverse. PCGS Population (293/226). NGC Census: (333/256). Mintage: 8,237,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $410. (#5601)(Registry values: N991)
1892 25C MS64 PCGS. Type Two reverse. PCGS Population (293/226). NGC Census: (333/256). Mintage: 8,237,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $410. (#5601)(Registry values: N991)
1892-O 25C AU55 PCGS. Type Two reverse. PCGS Population (34/362). NGC Census: (12/320). Mintage: 2,640,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $160. (#5602)(Registry values: N491)
1892-O 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (74/288). NGC Census: (66/254). Mintage: 2,640,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $225. (#5602)(Registry values: N491)
1892-S 25C AU58 PCGS. Type One reverse. PCGS Population (14/82). NGC Census: (11/70). Mintage: 964,079. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $375. (#5603)(Registry values: N991)
1892-S/S 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU58 Details. FS-501.
1892-S 25C --Polished--ANACS. AU58 Details. Type Two reverse. NGC Census: (11/70). PCGS Population (14/82). Mintage: 964,079. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $375. (#5603)(Registry values: N991)
1893 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (59/229). NGC Census: (25/193). Mintage: 5,444,815. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $165. (#5604)(Registry values: N491)
1893-O 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (28/104). NGC Census: (22/74). Mintage: 3,396,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $305. (#5605)(Registry values: N991)
1893-S 25C --Rim Damaged--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (1/52). PCGS Population (14/73). Mintage: 1,454,535. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $300. (#5606)(Registry values: N991)
1894 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (39/28). NGC Census: (41/28). Mintage: 3,432,972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $525. (#5607)(Registry values: N991)
1894-O 25C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/98). NGC Census: (0/121). Mintage: 2,852,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $120. (#5608)(Registry values: N491)
1895 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (37/105). NGC Census: (31/103). Mintage: 4,440,880. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $350. (#5610)(Registry values: N991)
1895-S 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/71). NGC Census: (3/66). Mintage: 1,764,681. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $240. (#5612)(Registry values: N491)
1896-O 25C AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (7/54). NGC Census: (2/51). Mintage: 1,484,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $585. (#5614)(Registry values: N991)
1897 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (43/76). PCGS Population (45/80). Mintage: 8,140,731. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#5616)(Registry values: N991)
1897-O 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/57). NGC Census: (2/53). Mintage: 1,414,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $550. (#5617)(Registry values: N991)
1897-S 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (0/45). PCGS Population (2/58). Mintage: 542,229. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $625. (#5618)(Registry values: N991)
1898 25C MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (24/21). PCGS Population (27/23). Mintage: 11,100,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,150. (#5619)(Registry values: N1793)
1899 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (67/27). PCGS Population (49/32). Mintage: 12,624,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $550. (#5622)(Registry values: N1793)
1899 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (49/32). NGC Census: (67/27). Mintage: 12,624,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $550. (#5622)(Registry values: N1793)
1899-O 25C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/78). NGC Census: (3/58). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $475. (#5623)(Registry values: N991)
1899-S 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/51). NGC Census: (2/39). Mintage: 708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $225. (#5624)(Registry values: N491)
1900-O 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/58). NGC Census: (6/59). Mintage: 3,416,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $425. (#5626)(Registry values: N991)
1900-S 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (25/53). NGC Census: (18/33). Mintage: 1,858,585. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $225. (#5627)(Registry values: N491)
1901 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (25/179). NGC Census: (18/151). Mintage: 8,892,813. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $140. (#5628)(Registry values: N491)
1901-O 25C --Cleaned, Edge Damaged--ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (2/26). PCGS Population (9/52). Mintage: 1,612,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $442. (#5629)(Registry values: N991)
1902-O 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/73). NGC Census: (2/40). Mintage: 4,748,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $190. (#5632)(Registry values: N491)
1902-S 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/84). NGC Census: (1/71). Mintage: 1,524,612. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $210. (#5633)(Registry values: N491)
1903 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/103). NGC Census: (2/75). Mintage: 9,670,064. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $105. (#5634)(Registry values: N491)
1903-O 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/85). NGC Census: (3/51). Mintage: 3,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $250. (#5635)(Registry values: N491)
1903-O 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/56). NGC Census: (10/25). Mintage: 3,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $550. (#5635)(Registry values: N991)
1904 25C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/126). NGC Census: (6/95). Mintage: 9,588,813. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $170. (#5637)(Registry values: N491)
1904 25C MS64 ICG. NGC Census: (37/25). PCGS Population (40/25). Mintage: 9,588,813. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $525. (#5637)(Registry values: N1793)
1904-O 25C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/91). NGC Census: (3/71). Mintage: 2,456,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $340. (#5638)(Registry values: N991)
1905 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/90). NGC Census: (19/79). Mintage: 4,968,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $195. (#5639)(Registry values: N491)
1905 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (29/29). NGC Census: (39/16). Mintage: 4,968,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#5639)(Registry values: N991)
1905-O 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/58). NGC Census: (5/40). Mintage: 1,230,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $400. (#5640)(Registry values: N991)
1905-S 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/50). NGC Census: (9/41). Mintage: 1,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $425. (#5641)(Registry values: N991)
1906 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/219). NGC Census: (7/143). Mintage: 3,656,435. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $120. (#5642)(Registry values: N491)
1906 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (60/62). NGC Census: (49/33). Mintage: 3,656,435. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#5642)(Registry values: N991)
1906-O 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/143). NGC Census: (4/103). Mintage: 2,056,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $195. (#5644)(Registry values: N491)
1907 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (62/218). NGC Census: (46/175). Mintage: 7,192,575. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $185. (#5645)(Registry values: N491)
1907-D 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/94). NGC Census: (0/75). Mintage: 2,484,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $185. (#5646)(Registry values: N491)
1907-O 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (20/150). NGC Census: (10/115). Mintage: 4,560,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $155. (#5647)(Registry values: N491)
1907-S 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/68). NGC Census: (0/49). Mintage: 1,360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $250. (#5648)(Registry values: N991)
1908 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (54/106). NGC Census: (35/69). Mintage: 4,232,545. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#5649)(Registry values: N991)
1908-O 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (59/41). NGC Census: (62/28). Mintage: 6,244,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#5651)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1908-S 25C XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/67). PCGS Population (3/70). Mintage: 784,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $297. (#5652)(Registry values: N991)
1909 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (121/188). NGC Census: (75/160). Mintage: 9,268,650. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#5653)(Registry values: N991)
1909-S 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/109). NGC Census: (1/75). Mintage: 1,348,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $185. (#5656)(Registry values: N491)
1910-D 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/59). NGC Census: (14/44). Mintage: 1,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $780. (#5658)(Registry values: N1793)
1911 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (78/49). NGC Census: (73/24). Mintage: 3,720,543. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $480. (#5659)(Registry values: N991)
1911-D 25C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/66). NGC Census: (2/59). Mintage: 933,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $301. (#5660)(Registry values: N991)
1911-S 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/133). NGC Census: (1/103). Mintage: 988,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $275. (#5661)(Registry values: N991)
1912-S 25C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/111). NGC Census: (2/69). Mintage: 708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $225. (#5663)(Registry values: N991)
1913 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/121). NGC Census: (3/73). Mintage: 484,613. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $490. (#5664)(Registry values: N991)
1913-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (39/40). NGC Census: (36/28). Mintage: 1,450,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $480. (#5665)(Registry values: N991)
1914-D 25C MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (74/56). NGC Census: (80/35). Mintage: 3,046,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $450. (#5668)(Registry values: N991)
1914-S 25C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (25/137). NGC Census: (6/69). Mintage: 264,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $195. (#5669)(Registry values: N491)
1915 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (58/358). NGC Census: (50/247). Mintage: 3,480,450. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $200. (#5670)(Registry values: N491)
1915-S 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (24/158). NGC Census: (4/119). Mintage: 704,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $195. (#5672)(Registry values: N491)
1916 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (74/197). NGC Census: (70/165). Mintage: 1,788,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $280. (#5673)(Registry values: N991)
1916-D 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (397/222). PCGS Population (476/399). Mintage: 6,540,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $385. (#5674)(Registry values: N991)
1916-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (474/402). NGC Census: (396/222). Mintage: 6,540,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $385. (#5674)(Registry values: N991)
1916-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (474/402). NGC Census: (396/223). Mintage: 6,540,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $385. (#5674)(Registry values: N991)
Proof Barber Quarters
1902 25C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (65/45). NGC Census: (59/82). Mintage: 777. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $1,000. (#5688)(Registry values: N1793)
1903 25C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (24/178). NGC Census: (10/200). Mintage: 755. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $425. (#5689)(Registry values: N991)
1904 25C --Obverse Improperly Cleaned--PR60 NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (1/227). PCGS Population (5/211). Mintage: 670. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $325. (#5690)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1911 25C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/172). PCGS Population (8/190). Mintage: 543. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR61: $375. (#5697)(Registry values: N991)
1914 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (5/161). PCGS Population (27/141). Mintage: 380. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $450. (#5700)(Registry values: N991)
Standing Liberty Quarters
1917 25C Type One MS62 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (399/3838). NGC Census: (400/2690). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $265. (#5707)(Registry values: N491)
1917 25C Type One MS62 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (399/3838). NGC Census: (400/2690). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $265. (#5707)(Registry values: N491)
1917 25C Type One MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (1535/1330). NGC Census: (1107/1048). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#5707)(Registry values: N991)
1917 25C Type One MS64 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (1106/1048). PCGS Population (1536/1331). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#5707)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1917 25C Type One MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (1538/1330). NGC Census: (1109/1044). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#5707)(Registry values: N991)
1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (926/405). NGC Census: (673/375). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $910. (#5707)(Registry values: N1793)
1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (923/407). NGC Census: (671/373). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $910. (#5707)(Registry values: N1793)
1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (673/375). PCGS Population (925/405). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $910. (#5707)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1917 25C Type One MS65 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (925/405). NGC Census: (673/375). Mintage: 8,740,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $910. (#5707)(Registry values: N1793)
1917-D 25C Type One MS63 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (238/800). NGC Census: (160/558). Mintage: 1,509,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $440. (#5709)(Registry values: N491)
1917-D 25C Type One MS63 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (237/801). NGC Census: (160/558). Mintage: 1,509,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $440. (#5709)(Registry values: N491)
1917-D 25C Type One MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (428/373). NGC Census: (278/280). Mintage: 1,509,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $750. (#5709)(Registry values: N991)
1917 25C Type Two MS65 Full Head NGC. NGC Census: (121/54). PCGS Population (170/70). Mintage: 13,880,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $750. (#5715)(Registry values: N991)
1917 25C Type Two MS65 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (170/69). NGC Census: (121/54). Mintage: 13,880,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $750. (#5715)(Registry values: N991)
1917-D 25C Type Two MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (129/59). NGC Census: (92/55). Mintage: 6,224,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $420. (#5716)(Registry values: N991)
1917-S 25C Type Two MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (110/212). NGC Census: (73/169). Mintage: 5,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#5718)(Registry values: N491)
1918 25C MS63 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (75/254). NGC Census: (49/169). Mintage: 14,240,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $335. (#5721)(Registry values: N491)
1918 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (137/118). NGC Census: (98/73). Mintage: 14,240,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $565. (#5721)(Registry values: N991)
1918-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (142/66). NGC Census: (76/61). Mintage: 7,380,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $565. (#5722)(Registry values: N991)
1918-S 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (63/378). NGC Census: (76/335). Mintage: 11,072,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $225. (#5724)(Registry values: N491)
1918-S 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (171/71). NGC Census: (140/90). Mintage: 11,072,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $580. (#5724)(Registry values: N991)
1918-S 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (171/71). NGC Census: (139/90). Mintage: 11,072,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $580. (#5724)(Registry values: N991)
1919 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (139/176). NGC Census: (95/128). Mintage: 11,324,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $610. (#5729)(Registry values: N991)
1919-S 25C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (46/204). NGC Census: (30/149). Mintage: 1,836,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $600. (#5732)(Registry values: N991)
1920 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (415/250). NGC Census: (321/248). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $275. (#5734)(Registry values: N491)
1920 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (416/251). NGC Census: (321/248). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $275. (#5734)(Registry values: N491)
1920 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (416/251). NGC Census: (321/248). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $275. (#5734)(Registry values: N491)
1920 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (416/251). NGC Census: (321/248). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $275. (#5734)(Registry values: N491)
1920 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (201/50). NGC Census: (176/72). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $450. (#5734)(Registry values: N991)
1920 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (141/116). NGC Census: (87/72). Mintage: 27,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $515. (#5735)(Registry values: N991)
1920-D 25C --Reverse Scratched--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/133). PCGS Population (3/208). Mintage: 3,586,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $290. (#5736)(Registry values: N491)
1920-S 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (51/263). NGC Census: (45/206). Mintage: 6,380,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $475. (#5738)(Registry values: N991)
1921 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (15/450). PCGS Population (26/721). Mintage: 1,916,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $475. (#5740)(Registry values: N491)
1923 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (225/942). NGC Census: (136/788). Mintage: 9,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $205. (#5742)(Registry values: N491)
1923 25C MS64 ICG. NGC Census: (285/503). PCGS Population (395/547). Mintage: 9,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $310. (#5742)(Registry values: N491)
1923 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (216/15). NGC Census: (174/46). Mintage: 9,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $645. (#5742)(Registry values: N991)
1923 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (216/15). NGC Census: (174/46). Mintage: 9,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $645. (#5742)(Registry values: N991)
1923 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (216/15). NGC Census: (174/46). Mintage: 9,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $645. (#5742)(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (543/558). NGC Census: (280/688). Mintage: 3,112,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $340. (#5748)(Registry values: N491)
1924-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (459/99). NGC Census: (399/290). Mintage: 3,112,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#5748)(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (90/9). NGC Census: (245/44). Mintage: 3,112,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $600. (#5748)(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (90/9). NGC Census: (245/44). Mintage: 3,112,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $600. (#5748)(Registry values: N991)
1924-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (90/9). NGC Census: (245/44). Mintage: 3,112,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $600. (#5748)(Registry values: N991)
1924-S 25C PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .94 suggests Altered Surface as the reason, or perhaps one of the reason, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 2,860,000. (#5750)
From The Classic Collection.
From The Classic Collection.
1924-S 25C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (31/253). NGC Census: (15/205). Mintage: 2,860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $480. (#5750)(Registry values: N991)
1925 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (166/391). NGC Census: (97/237). Mintage: 12,280,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $180. (#5752)(Registry values: N491)
1925 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (146/57). NGC Census: (86/47). Mintage: 12,280,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $765. (#5753)(Registry values: N991)
1926 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (219/463). NGC Census: (131/355). Mintage: 11,316,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $180. (#5754)(Registry values: N491)
1926 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (133/33). NGC Census: (106/24). Mintage: 11,316,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $460. (#5754)(Registry values: N991)
1926-D 25C MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (506/1125). PCGS Population (1102/1482). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $180. (#5756)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1293/186). NGC Census: (878/248). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#5756)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1295/186). NGC Census: (878/248). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#5756)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1295/186). NGC Census: (878/248). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#5756)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1295/186). NGC Census: (878/248). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#5756)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1295/186). NGC Census: (878/248). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#5756)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (176/10). NGC Census: (230/18). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#5756)(Registry values: N991)
1926-D 25C MS65 ICG. NGC Census: (230/18). PCGS Population (176/10). Mintage: 1,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#5756)(Registry values: N991)
1927 25C MS64 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (205/158). NGC Census: (158/100). Mintage: 11,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $450. (#5761)(Registry values: N491)
1927-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (450/259). NGC Census: (260/201). Mintage: 976,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $330. (#5762)(Registry values: N491)
1927-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (233/26). NGC Census: (174/28). Mintage: 976,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $500. (#5762)(Registry values: N991)
1927-S 25C VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (32/446). PCGS Population (104/752). Mintage: 396,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $330. (#5764)(Registry values: N491)
1927-S 25C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (84/583). NGC Census: (40/362). Mintage: 396,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $548. (#5764)(Registry values: N491)
1928 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (164/275). NGC Census: (69/271). Mintage: 6,336,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $180. (#5766)(Registry values: N491)
1928 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (181/94). NGC Census: (148/124). Mintage: 6,336,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#5766)(Registry values: N491)
1928 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/0). NGC Census: (37/12). Mintage: 6,336,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $760. (#5766)(Registry values: N1793)
1928-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (768/620). NGC Census: (478/478). Mintage: 1,627,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $230. (#5768)(Registry values: N491)
1928-D 25C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (545/75). NGC Census: (376/103). Mintage: 1,627,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#5768)(Registry values: N991)
1928-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (545/75). NGC Census: (376/103). Mintage: 1,627,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#5768)(Registry values: N991)
1928-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (73/2). NGC Census: (94/9). Mintage: 1,627,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $615. (#5768)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 25C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (266/137). PCGS Population (425/144). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $425. (#5770)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (425/144). NGC Census: (266/138). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $425. (#5770)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (425/144). NGC Census: (266/138). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $425. (#5770)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (425/144). NGC Census: (266/137). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $425. (#5770)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (425/144). NGC Census: (266/137). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $425. (#5770)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (425/144). NGC Census: (266/137). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $425. (#5770)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 25C MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (117/21). PCGS Population (139/5). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $640. (#5770)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 25C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (139/5). NGC Census: (116/21). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $640. (#5770)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (139/5). NGC Census: (116/21). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $640. (#5770)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (124/100). NGC Census: (109/127). Mintage: 2,644,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $735. (#5771)(Registry values: N991)
1929 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (207/365). NGC Census: (117/258). Mintage: 11,140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $160. (#5772)(Registry values: N491)
1929 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. NGC Census: (131/66). PCGS Population (267/93). Mintage: 11,140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#5773)(Registry values: N991)
1929 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (267/93). NGC Census: (131/66). Mintage: 11,140,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#5773)(Registry values: N991)
1929-D 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (190/457). NGC Census: (128/308). Mintage: 1,358,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $170. (#5774)(Registry values: N491)
1929-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (277/182). NGC Census: (187/121). Mintage: 1,358,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#5774)(Registry values: N491)
1929-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (142/40). NGC Census: (88/33). Mintage: 1,358,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#5774)(Registry values: N991)
1929-S 25C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (145/590). NGC Census: (52/444). Mintage: 1,764,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $165. (#5776)(Registry values: N491)
1929-S 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (98/8). NGC Census: (107/21). Mintage: 1,764,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $600. (#5776)(Registry values: N991)
1930 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (174/60). NGC Census: (80/30). Mintage: 5,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $410. (#5778)(Registry values: N991)
1930 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (55/5). NGC Census: (25/5). Mintage: 5,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $630. (#5778)(Registry values: N991)
1930 25C MS63 Full Head ANACS. NGC Census: (313/1321). PCGS Population (469/1804). Mintage: 5,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $270. (#5779)(Registry values: N491)
1930 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (654/286). NGC Census: (405/192). Mintage: 5,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $565. (#5779)(Registry values: N991)
1930 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (654/286). NGC Census: (403/191). Mintage: 5,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $565. (#5779)(Registry values: N991)
1930 25C MS65 Full Head PCGS. PCGS Population (654/286). NGC Census: (403/191). Mintage: 5,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $565. (#5779)(Registry values: N991)
1930-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (191/123). NGC Census: (101/68). Mintage: 1,556,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#5780)(Registry values: N991)
1930-S 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (102/21). NGC Census: (50/18). Mintage: 1,556,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $695. (#5780)(Registry values: N991)
Washington Quarters
1932 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (149/2). NGC Census: (88/2). Mintage: 5,404,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $750. (#5790)(Registry values: N491)
1932-D 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (77/1445). PCGS Population (133/2506). Mintage: 436,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#5791)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1932-D 25C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (77/1446). PCGS Population (156/2514). Mintage: 436,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#5791)(Registry values: N1)
1932-D 25C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (485/1594). NGC Census: (365/875). Mintage: 436,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $635. (#5791)(Registry values: N1)
1932-S 25C XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (112/2368). PCGS Population (194/3568). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $186. (#5792)(Registry values: N1)
1932-S 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (68/2302). PCGS Population (130/3431). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $205. (#5792)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1932-S 25C AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (209/2007). PCGS Population (310/2984). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $225. (#5792)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1932-S 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (10/1610). PCGS Population (28/2431). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $410. (#5792)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1932-S 25C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (462/583). PCGS Population (872/1028). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $655. (#5792)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1934 25C Medium Motto MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (274/76). NGC Census: (248/63). Mintage: 31,912,052. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $120. (#5793)(Registry values: N69)
1934 25C Light Motto MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (60/5). NGC Census: (22/1). Mintage: 31,912,052. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $600. (#5794)(Registry values: P1)
1934 25C Heavy Motto MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (35/5). NGC Census: (0/0). (#85794)
1934-D 25C Medium Motto MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (323/172). PCGS Population (469/298). Mintage: 3,527,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $330. (#5796)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1934-D 25C Medium Motto MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (469/298). NGC Census: (323/172). Mintage: 3,527,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $330. (#5796)(Registry values: N208)
1934-D 25C Medium Motto MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (130/42). PCGS Population (226/71). Mintage: 3,527,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $760. (#5796)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1934-D 25C Medium Motto MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (225/71). NGC Census: (130/42). Mintage: 3,527,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $760. (#5796)(Registry values: N491)
1934-D 25C Heavy Motto MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (41/12). NGC Census: (0/0). (#85796)
1935-D 25C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (247/103). PCGS Population (369/174). Mintage: 5,780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $520. (#5798)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1935-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (369/174). NGC Census: (247/103). Mintage: 5,780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $520. (#5798)(Registry values: N208)
1935-D 25C MS65 PCGS. Ex:Michael I. PCGS Population (370/175). NGC Census: (247/104). Mintage: 5,780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $520. (#5798)(Registry values: N208)
1935-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (161/13). NGC Census: (92/12). Mintage: 5,780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $735. (#5798)(Registry values: N491)
1935-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (413/213). NGC Census: (255/151). Mintage: 5,660,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $200. (#5799)(Registry values: N69)
1935-S 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (194/20). NGC Census: (120/31). Mintage: 5,660,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $390. (#5799)(Registry values: N208)
1936 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (89/2). PCGS Population (56/0). Mintage: 41,303,836. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $410. (#5800)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 25C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (13/846). PCGS Population (20/1558). Mintage: 5,374,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $170. (#5801)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1936-D 25C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (284/205). PCGS Population (609/398). Mintage: 5,374,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $720. (#5801)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1936-D 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (609/398). NGC Census: (284/205). Mintage: 5,374,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $720. (#5801)(Registry values: N208)
1936-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (734/250). NGC Census: (392/147). Mintage: 3,828,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $230. (#5802)(Registry values: N69)
1936-S 25C MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (393/148). PCGS Population (735/247). Mintage: 3,828,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $230. (#5802)(Registry values: N69)
1936-S 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (222/25). NGC Census: (135/13). Mintage: 3,828,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $400. (#5802)(Registry values: N208)
1937-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (230/31). NGC Census: (154/18). Mintage: 7,189,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $350. (#5804)(Registry values: N69)
1937-S 25C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (728/680). NGC Census: (285/445). Mintage: 1,652,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $210. (#5805)(Registry values: N14)
1937-S 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (146/21). NGC Census: (122/24). Mintage: 1,652,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $525. (#5805)(Registry values: N208)
1938 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (208/26). NGC Census: (210/55). Mintage: 9,480,045. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $270. (#5806)(Registry values: N69)
1938 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (208/26). NGC Census: (210/55). Mintage: 9,480,045. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $270. (#5806)(Registry values: N69)
1938-S 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (733/367). NGC Census: (408/260). Mintage: 2,832,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $180. (#5807)(Registry values: N14)
1938-S 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (334/34). NGC Census: (220/40). Mintage: 2,832,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $260. (#5807)(Registry values: N69)
1938-S 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (39/1). PCGS Population (34/0). Mintage: 2,832,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $1,275. (#5807)(Registry values: N491)
1939 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (197/3). NGC Census: (227/3). Mintage: 33,548,796. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $230. (#5808)(Registry values: N69)
1939-S 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (267/19). NGC Census: (212/32). Mintage: 2,628,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $320. (#5810)(Registry values: N208)
1940-D 25C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (654/292). NGC Census: (316/282). Mintage: 2,797,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $210. (#5812)(Registry values: N14)
1940-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (274/20). NGC Census: (244/39). Mintage: 2,797,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#5812)(Registry values: N69)
1940-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (274/20). NGC Census: (244/39). Mintage: 2,797,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#5812)(Registry values: N69)
1941-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (270/22). NGC Census: (263/108). Mintage: 16,714,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $145. (#5815)(Registry values: N69)
1941-S 25C MS66 PCGS. Small Clear Mintmark. PCGS Population (280/33). NGC Census: (341/78). Mintage: 16,080,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $140. (#5816)(Registry values: N69)
1942-S 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (207/27). NGC Census: (236/56). Mintage: 19,384,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $240. (#5819)(Registry values: N69)
1943 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (65/2). NGC Census: (245/2). Mintage: 99,700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $280. (#5820)(Registry values: N69)
1943-S 25C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 NGC. FS-017. NGC Census: (9/37). PCGS Population (23/73). (#5823)(Registry values: P1)
1951-D 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (116/0). PCGS Population (17/0). Mintage: 35,354,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $320. (#5847)(Registry values: N208)
1951-S 25C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (521/299). PCGS Population (486/82). Mintage: 9,048,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $64. (#5848)(Registry values: N14)
1951-S 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (292/7). PCGS Population (81/1). Mintage: 9,048,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $260. (#5848)(Registry values: N208)
1951-S 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (292/7). PCGS Population (81/1). Mintage: 9,048,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $260. (#5848)(Registry values: N208)
1952 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (164/4). PCGS Population (68/0). Mintage: 38,862,072. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $220. (#5849)(Registry values: N208)
1952-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (235/8). NGC Census: (325/30). Mintage: 49,795,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $78. (#5850)(Registry values: N69)
1953 25C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (84/1). PCGS Population (35/0). Mintage: 18,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $260. (#5852)(Registry values: N208)
1953-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (174/22). NGC Census: (229/61). Mintage: 56,112,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $72. (#5853)(Registry values: N14)
1955-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (146/0). NGC Census: (382/30). Mintage: 3,182,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $150. (#5859)(Registry values: N69)
1958-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (865/100). NGC Census: (814/222). Mintage: 78,124,896. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $33. (#5865)(Registry values: N14)
1962-D 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (133/2). NGC Census: (208/20). Mintage: 127,554,752. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $80. (#5873)(Registry values: N14)
1969 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (70/3). NGC Census: (22/2). Mintage: 176,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $175. (#5883)(Registry values: N69)
1971 25C MS66 PCGS. Ex:Michael Fuller Collection. PCGS Population (57/3). NGC Census: (24/0). Mintage: 109,284,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $100. (#5887)(Registry values: N14)
1989-P 25C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (42/10). NGC Census: (22/7). Mintage: 512,868,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $125. (#5926)(Registry values: N69)
1992-P 25C MS66 PCGS. Ex:Michael Fuller Collection. PCGS Population (77/1). NGC Census: (25/3). Mintage: 384,764,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $200. (#5932)(Registry values: N69)
1995-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (41/0). NGC Census: (22/2). Mintage: 1,103,216,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $175. (#5939)(Registry values: N69)
1996-P 25C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (53/0). NGC Census: (11/0). Mintage: 925,040,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS68: $200. (#5960)(Registry values: N208)
1998-D 25C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/0). NGC Census: (6/0). Mintage: 821,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $500. (#5943)(Registry values: N69)
SMS Washington Quarters
1965 25C SMS MS67 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (37/2). NGC Census: (25/9). (#85997)(Registry values: N208)
Proof Washington Quarters
1936 25C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (5/839). PCGS Population (10/1081). Mintage: 3,837. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $430. (#5975)(Registry values: N1)
1936 25C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (167/817). NGC Census: (100/689). Mintage: 3,837. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $665. (#5975)(Registry values: N491)
1936 25C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (311/377). PCGS Population (451/371). Mintage: 3,837. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $785. (#5975)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1936 25C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (311/377). PCGS Population (451/371). Mintage: 3,837. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $785. (#5975)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1937 25C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (21/824). PCGS Population (41/1346). Mintage: 5,542. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $230. (#5976)(Registry values: N1)
1937 25C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (232/111). PCGS Population (327/78). Mintage: 5,542. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $420. (#5976)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1937 25C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (326/78). NGC Census: (232/111). Mintage: 5,542. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $420. (#5976)(Registry values: N208)
1937 25C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (326/78). NGC Census: (233/111). Mintage: 5,542. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $420. (#5976)(Registry values: N208)
1938 25C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (363/73). NGC Census: (352/107). Mintage: 8,045. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $260. (#5977)(Registry values: N208)
1939 25C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (585/621). NGC Census: (308/544). Mintage: 8,795. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $165. (#5978)(Registry values: N208)
1939 25C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (498/123). NGC Census: (380/164). Mintage: 8,795. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $200. (#5978)(Registry values: N208)
1939 25C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population (121/2). NGC Census: (149/15). Mintage: 8,795. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $470. (#5978)(Registry values: N208)
1940 25C PR67 PCGS. Ex:Michael Fuller Collection. PCGS Population (142/2). NGC Census: (188/21). Mintage: 11,246. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $295. (#5979)(Registry values: N208)
1941 25C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population (137/0). NGC Census: (226/29). Mintage: 15,287. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $265. (#5980)(Registry values: N208)
1941 25C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (226/29). PCGS Population (137/0). Mintage: 15,287. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $265. (#5980)(Registry values: N208)
1941 25C PR67 PCGS. Ex:Michael Fuller Collection. PCGS Population (137/0). NGC Census: (226/29). Mintage: 15,287. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $265. (#5980)(Registry values: N208)
1942 25C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population (148/6). NGC Census: (209/19). Mintage: 21,123. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $270. (#5981)(Registry values: N208)
1952 25C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (59/48). NGC Census: (54/86). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $240. (#85984)(Registry values: N208)
1952 25C Superbird PR67 Cameo PCGS. FS-901. PCGS Population (10/0). (#144444)
1953 25C PR69 W NGC. NGC Census: (9/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 128,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $450. (#5985)(Registry values: N208)
1954 25C PR67 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (217/59). NGC Census: (309/263). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $73. (#85986)(Registry values: N69)
1955 25C PR67 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (234/63). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $72. (#85987)(Registry values: N69)
1955 25C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (38/21). NGC Census: (17/39). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $400. (#95987)(Registry values: N208)
1956 25C PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (40/0). PCGS Population (40/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $725. (#95988)(Registry values: N491)
1958 25C PR68 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (57/1). NGC Census: (159/47). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $155. (#85990)(Registry values: N208)
1959 25C PR69 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (73/0). PCGS Population (9/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $315. (#85991)(Registry values: N491)
1962 25C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (50/1). NGC Census: (40/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $420. (#95994)(Registry values: N208)
1971-S 25C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (55/11). NGC Census: (1/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $280. (#96003)(Registry values: N69)
Statehood Quarters
2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf Low MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1060/201). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $170. (#814033)
2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf Low MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1060/201). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $170. (#814033)
2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf Low MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1060/201). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $170. (#814033)
2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf Low MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1060/201). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $170. (#814033)
2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf Low MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1060/201). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $170. (#814033)
2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf High MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (758/145). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $250. (#914033)
2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf High MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (758/145). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $250. (#914033)
2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf High MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (758/145). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $250. (#914033)
2004-D 25C Wisconsin Extra Leaf High MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (758/145). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $250. (#914033)
Proof Statehood Quarters
1999-S 25C Delaware Clad PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (84). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $300. (#96042)(Registry values: P1)
1999-S 25C Pennsylvania Clad PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (106). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $140. (#96044)(Registry values: P1)
1999-S 25C Pennsylvania Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (75). NGC Census: (624). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $420. (#913000)(Registry values: N491)
1999-S 25C New Jersey Clad PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (110). NGC Census: (762). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $150. (#913001)(Registry values: P1)
1999-S 25C New Jersey Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (78). NGC Census: (641). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $300. (#913002)(Registry values: N491)
1999-S 25C Georgia Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (87). NGC Census: (866). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $300. (#913004)(Registry values: N491)
1999-S 25C Connecticut Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (116). NGC Census: (831). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $240. (#913006)(Registry values: N491)
2000-S 25C Maryland Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (189). NGC Census: (1673). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $75. (#913010)(Registry values: N491)
2001-S 25C Rhode Island Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (119). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $115. (#913022)(Registry values: P1)
2001-S 25C Vermont Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (184). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $80. (#913024)(Registry values: P1)
2004-S 25C Iowa Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (364). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $47. (#913054)
2004-S 25C Iowa Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (364). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $47. (#913054)
2004-S 25C Wisconsin Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (364). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $50. (#913056)
2004-S 25C Wisconsin Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (364). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $50. (#913056)
2004-S 25C Wisconsin Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (364). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $50. (#913056)
2004-S 25C Wisconsin Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (364). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $50. (#913056)
2004-S 25C Wisconsin Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (364). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $50. (#913056)
2004-S 25C Wisconsin Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (364). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $50. (#913056)
2004-S 25C Wisconsin Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (364). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $50. (#913056)
Early Half Dollars
1795 50C 2 Leaves Good 6 NGC. O-116. NGC Census: (25/746). PCGS Population (81/1151). Mintage: 299,680. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 6 : $980. (#6052)(Registry values: N991)
1795 50C 3 Leaves--Recut Date--Fair 2 PCGS. O-111. PCGS Population (1/32). NGC Census: (0/10). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fair 2 : $416. (#6053)(Registry values: N1)
1803 50C Large 3--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. O-103. NGC Census: (13/616). PCGS Population (34/257). Mintage: 188,234. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $650. (#6066)(Registry values: N991)
1803 50C Large 3 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (47/210). NGC Census: (24/592). Mintage: 188,234. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $790. (#6066)(Registry values: N991)
1805 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VG. O-109. NGC Census: (2/593). PCGS Population (10/358). Mintage: 211,722. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $265. (#6069)(Registry values: N491)
1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem--Cleaned, Rim Filing--NGC Details. Fine. O-109. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (10/242). (#6073)
1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. O-109. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (11/217). (#6073)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 839,576. (#6071)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem--Countermarked "J.E"--VF20 NGC. O-119. NGC Census: (58/1121). PCGS Population (70/639). Mintage: 839,576. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $600. (#6071)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. O-115, R.1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/4). (#39317)
1807 50C Draped Bust--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VG. O-102. NGC Census: (19/756). PCGS Population (27/955). Mintage: 301,076. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $225. (#6079)(Registry values: N491)
1807 50C Draped Bust--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Fine. O-109A. NGC Census: (53/681). PCGS Population (40/876). Mintage: 301,076. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $300. (#6079)(Registry values: N491)
1807 50C Draped Bust--Harshly Cleaned, Graffiti--NGC Details. XF. O-105. NGC Census: (86/365). PCGS Population (102/347). Mintage: 301,076. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,350. (#6079)(Registry values: N1793)
1807 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Fine. O-105, R.1. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/6). (#39343)
Bust Half Dollars
1807 50C Large Stars--Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. O-114. (#6088)
1807 50C Capped Bust, Large Stars--Damaged--NGC Details. VF. O-112. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (6/47). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $450. (#6088)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
1808/7 50C VF35 ANACS. O-101. NGC Census: (7/110). PCGS Population (13/95). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $418. (#6091)(Registry values: N491)
1808 50C VF30 ANACS. O-109. NGC Census: (17/348). PCGS Population (19/373). Mintage: 1,368,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $248. (#6090)(Registry values: N208)
1808 50C VF35 ANACS. O-103. NGC Census: (20/328). PCGS Population (43/330). Mintage: 1,368,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $284. (#6090)(Registry values: N208)
1808 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. VF35 Details. O-102. NGC Census: (20/328). PCGS Population (43/330). Mintage: 1,368,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $284. (#6090)(Registry values: N208)
1808 50C XF40 ANACS. O-104. NGC Census: (35/293). PCGS Population (60/270). Mintage: 1,368,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $350. (#6090)(Registry values: N491)
1808 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. O-105. NGC Census: (35/293). PCGS Population (60/270). Mintage: 1,368,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $350. (#6090)(Registry values: N491)
1808 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (45/225). NGC Census: (49/244). Mintage: 1,368,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $450. (#6090)(Registry values: N491)
1808 50C AU53 NGC. O-107A. NGC Census: (34/171). PCGS Population (33/151). Mintage: 1,368,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $725. (#6090)(Registry values: N991)
1809 50C Normal Edge VF20 ANACS. O-105. NGC Census: (8/413). PCGS Population (12/440). Mintage: 1,405,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $160. (#6092)(Registry values: N208)
1809 50C Normal Edge VF30 ANACS. O-105. NGC Census: (20/379). PCGS Population (35/383). Mintage: 1,405,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $216. (#6092)(Registry values: N208)
1809 50C Normal Edge VF30 ANACS. O-106. NGC Census: (20/379). PCGS Population (35/383). Mintage: 1,405,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $216. (#6092)(Registry values: N208)
1809 50C Normal Edge VF35 ANACS. O-102. NGC Census: (15/364). PCGS Population (41/342). Mintage: 1,405,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $245. (#6092)(Registry values: N208)
1809 50C Normal Edge XF40 NGC. O-115. NGC Census: (35/328). PCGS Population (43/299). Mintage: 1,405,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $300. (#6092)(Registry values: N491)
1809 50C XXX Edge--Obv Damage--NGC Details. AU. O-102. NGC Census: (5/13). PCGS Population (3/19). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $975. (#6093)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1810 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. O-104. NGC Census: (30/336). PCGS Population (62/328). Mintage: 1,276,276. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $315. (#6095)(Registry values: N491)
1810 50C AU55 PCGS. CAC. O-101A, R-1. PCGS Population (62/117). NGC Census: (47/157). Mintage: 1,276,276. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $750. (#6095)(Registry values: N991)
1810 50C AU55 PCGS. O-105, R-2. PCGS Population (62/117). NGC Census: (47/157). Mintage: 1,276,276. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $750. (#6095)(Registry values: N991)
1811 50C Large 8 VF35 ANACS. O-108. NGC Census: (23/491). PCGS Population (14/289). Mintage: 1,203,644. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $191. (#6096)(Registry values: N208)
1811 50C Large 8--Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. O-111. NGC Census: (21/470). PCGS Population (18/271). Mintage: 1,203,644. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $240. (#6096)(Registry values: N491)
1811 50C Large 8 XF40 ANACS. O-105A. NGC Census: (21/470). PCGS Population (18/271). Mintage: 1,203,644. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $240. (#6096)(Registry values: N491)
1811 50C Large 8 XF40 ANACS. O-104a. NGC Census: (21/470). PCGS Population (18/271). Mintage: 1,203,644. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $240. (#6096)(Registry values: N491)
1811 50C Small 8 AU53 PCGS. CAC. O-111, R-1. PCGS Population (22/145). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6097)
1812/1 50C Small 8 VF25 ANACS. O-102. NGC Census: (2/83). PCGS Population (5/103). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $249. (#6101)(Registry values: N491)
1812 50C --Rotated Dies--VF30 ANACS. O-104. NGC Census: (18/629). PCGS Population (32/652). Mintage: 1,628,059. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $184. (#6100)(Registry values: N208)
1812 50C XF40 ANACS. O-105. NGC Census: (38/570). PCGS Population (72/531). Mintage: 1,628,059. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $250. (#6100)(Registry values: N491)
1812 50C AU53 NGC. O-103. NGC Census: (44/436). PCGS Population (51/344). Mintage: 1,628,059. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $525. (#6100)(Registry values: N991)
1813 50C 50C Over UNI VF35 ANACS. O-101. NGC Census: (1/53). PCGS Population (3/74). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $316. (#6104)(Registry values: N491)
1813 50C XF40 ANACS. O-108. NGC Census: (25/356). PCGS Population (33/336). Mintage: 1,241,903. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $240. (#6103)(Registry values: N491)
1813 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF45 Details. O-107a. NGC Census: (57/299). PCGS Population (59/277). Mintage: 1,241,903. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $322. (#6103)(Registry values: N491)
1813 50C --Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. AU50 Details. O-105. NGC Census: (23/276). PCGS Population (57/220). Mintage: 1,241,903. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $475. (#6103)(Registry values: N991)
1814/3 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. VF35 Details. O-101A. NGC Census: (5/77). PCGS Population (13/91). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $525. (#6106)(Registry values: N208)
1814 50C VF35 ANACS. O-106a. NGC Census: (11/373). PCGS Population (21/355). Mintage: 1,039,075. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $251. (#6105)(Registry values: N208)
1814 50C VF35 ANACS. O-107. NGC Census: (11/373). PCGS Population (21/355). Mintage: 1,039,075. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $251. (#6105)(Registry values: N208)
1814 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF40 Details. O-105A. NGC Census: (21/352). PCGS Population (47/308). Mintage: 1,039,075. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $325. (#6105)(Registry values: N491)
1814 50C --Cleaned, Damaged--ANACS. AU Details Net XF40. O-108. NGC Census: (21/352). PCGS Population (47/308). Mintage: 1,039,075. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $325. (#6105)(Registry values: N491)
1814 50C XF45 PCGS. CAC. O-105, R-2. PCGS Population (42/266). NGC Census: (60/292). Mintage: 1,039,075. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $378. (#6105)(Registry values: N491)
1817/3 50C --Scratched--ANACS. VF20 Details. O-101. NGC Census: (8/115). PCGS Population (5/146). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $400. (#6111)(Registry values: N991)
1817 50C VF35 ANACS. O-103a. NGC Census: (14/302). PCGS Population (36/341). Mintage: 1,215,567. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $226. (#6109)(Registry values: N208)
1818/7 50C Small 8 XF45 NGC. O-102. NGC Census: (29/156). PCGS Population (22/61). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $424. (#6114)(Registry values: N491)
1818/7 50C Small 8 AU50 ANACS. O-102. NGC Census: (19/137). PCGS Population (11/51). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $700. (#6114)(Registry values: N991)
1818 50C AU55 PCGS. CAC. O-107, R-1. Ex:Meyer Collection. PCGS Population (67/151). NGC Census: (60/199). Mintage: 1,960,322. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $550. (#6113)(Registry values: N491)
1819 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (21/260). PCGS Population (34/245). Mintage: 2,208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $175. (#6117)(Registry values: N491)
1819 50C --Artificially Toned, Scratched--ANACS. AU50 Details. O-114. NGC Census: (26/202). PCGS Population (45/159). Mintage: 2,208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $375. (#6117)(Registry values: N491)
1819/8 50C Small 9 VF30 ANACS. O-101. NGC Census: (5/238). PCGS Population (5/165). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $180. (#6118)(Registry values: N208)
1819/8 50C Small 9 XF40 ANACS. O-104. NGC Census: (18/208). PCGS Population (20/130). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $225. (#6118)(Registry values: N491)
1819/8 50C Small 9 XF40 ANACS. O-102. NGC Census: (18/208). PCGS Population (20/130). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $225. (#6118)(Registry values: N491)
1819/8 50C Small 9 XF45 NGC. O-101. NGC Census: (33/175). PCGS Population (18/112). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $313. (#6118)(Registry values: N491)
1819/8 50C Small 9 AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (32/94). PCGS Population (20/50). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $725. (#6118)(Registry values: N991)
1819/8 50C Large 9 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/66). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6119)
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date VF30 ANACS. O-103. NGC Census: (7/1471). PCGS Population (10/137). Mintage: 751,122. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $223. (#6121)(Registry values: N208)
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date VF35 ANACS. O-108. NGC Census: (9/1462). PCGS Population (8/129). Mintage: 751,122. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $259. (#6121)(Registry values: N208)
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date VF35 ANACS. O-105. NGC Census: (9/1462). PCGS Population (8/129). Mintage: 751,122. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $259. (#6121)(Registry values: N208)
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (19/103). NGC Census: (42/1401). Mintage: 751,122. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $386. (#6121)(Registry values: N491)
1820 50C Square Base Knob 2, Large Date AU53 NGC. O-106. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/39). (#6122)
1821 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (51/237). NGC Census: (40/263). Mintage: 1,305,797. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $525. (#6128)(Registry values: N991)
1821 50C AU53 PCGS. CAC. O-106A, R-2. Ex:Meyer Collection. PCGS Population (51/238). NGC Census: (40/263). Mintage: 1,305,797. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $525. (#6128)(Registry values: N991)
1821 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. O-103. NGC Census: (70/193). PCGS Population (81/156). Mintage: 1,305,797. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $635. (#6128)(Registry values: N991)
1822/1 50C VF30 ANACS. O-101. NGC Census: (2/80). PCGS Population (8/77). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $220. (#6130)(Registry values: N491)
1822 50C AU50 ANACS. O-110. NGC Census: (26/356). PCGS Population (53/366). Mintage: 1,559,573. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $400. (#6129)(Registry values: N491)
1822 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (64/179). NGC Census: (96/168). Mintage: 1,559,573. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $800. (#6129)(Registry values: N491)
1823 50C VF35 ANACS. O-110. NGC Census: (10/570). PCGS Population (31/590). Mintage: 1,694,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $142. (#6131)(Registry values: N208)
1824/4 50C AU58 NGC. O-109. NGC Census: (19/26). PCGS Population (11/28). (#6140)(Registry values: N991)
1824 50C XF45 ANACS. O-116. NGC Census: (67/560). PCGS Population (89/520). Mintage: 3,504,954. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $209. (#6137)(Registry values: N208)
1824 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. O-117. NGC Census: (25/535). PCGS Population (84/436). Mintage: 3,504,954. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $300. (#6137)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1825 50C XF45 ANACS. O-101. NGC Census: (73/711). PCGS Population (112/701). Mintage: 2,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $205. (#6142)(Registry values: N208)
1825 50C AU50 PCGS. CAC. O-117, R-4. Ex:Meyer Collection. PCGS Population (106/596). NGC Census: (53/659). Mintage: 2,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $280. (#6142)(Registry values: N491)
1825 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (201/291). PCGS Population (149/230). Mintage: 2,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $800. (#6142)(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C XF40 PCGS. O-115, R-5. PCGS Population (118/1168). NGC Census: (41/1467). Mintage: 4,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $140. (#6143)(Registry values: N208)
1826 50C XF45 NGC. O-119. NGC Census: (92/1375). PCGS Population (146/1022). Mintage: 4,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $187. (#6143)(Registry values: N208)
1826 50C --Artificially Toned, Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. O-112a. NGC Census: (63/1312). PCGS Population (133/885). Mintage: 4,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $275. (#6143)(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (106/783). NGC Census: (94/1218). Mintage: 4,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $350. (#6143)(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU53 Details. O-110. NGC Census: (94/1218). PCGS Population (106/779). Mintage: 4,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $350. (#6143)(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU53 PCGS. CAC. O-114, R-4. PCGS Population (106/783). NGC Census: (94/1218). Mintage: 4,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $350. (#6143)(Registry values: N491)
1826 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (198/581). NGC Census: (155/1063). Mintage: 4,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#6143)(Registry values: N491)
1827/6 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (15/99). NGC Census: (10/57). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $345. (#6147)(Registry values: N491)
1827/6 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. O-102. NGC Census: (4/54). PCGS Population (18/81). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $475. (#6147)(Registry values: N991)
1827/6 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. O-103. NGC Census: (4/54). PCGS Population (18/81). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $475. (#6147)(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 XF40 PCGS. O-123, R-5. PCGS Population (118/1263). NGC Census: (64/1586). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $155. (#6144)(Registry values: N491)
1827 50C Square Base 2 XF45 ANACS. O-131. NGC Census: (141/1440). PCGS Population (175/1085). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $195. (#6144)(Registry values: N491)
1827 50C Square Base 2 XF45 PCGS. CAC. O-140, R-4. PCGS Population (176/1087). NGC Census: (142/1444). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $195. (#6144)(Registry values: N491)
1827 50C Square Base 2 XF45 NGC. O-112. NGC Census: (142/1444). PCGS Population (176/1087). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $195. (#6144)(Registry values: N491)
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (115/1219). PCGS Population (139/801). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $310. (#6144)(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU53 ANACS. O-147. NGC Census: (115/1219). PCGS Population (139/801). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $310. (#6144)(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU55 PCGS. CAC. O-134, R-4. PCGS Population (228/573). NGC Census: (164/1055). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $350. (#6144)(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU55 PCGS. CAC. O-120, R-2. PCGS Population (228/573). NGC Census: (164/1055). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $350. (#6144)(Registry values: N991)
1827 50C Square Base 2 AU58 PCGS. O-110, R.4. PCGS Population (220/353). NGC Census: (312/743). Mintage: 5,493,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $620. (#6144)(Registry values: N991)
1829 50C Small Letters XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (103/723). PCGS Population (149/735). Mintage: 3,712,156. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $196. (#6154)(Registry values: N208)
1829 50C Small Letters AU50 NGC. O-112. NGC Census: (59/666). PCGS Population (122/615). Mintage: 3,712,156. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $280. (#6154)(Registry values: N491)
1829 50C Small Letters AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (166/215). NGC Census: (203/263). Mintage: 3,712,156. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $560. (#6154)(Registry values: N491)
1830 50C Small 0 AU55 NGC. O-119. NGC Census: (173/821). PCGS Population (201/482). Mintage: 4,764,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $330. (#6156)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1831 50C XF45 ANACS. O-101. NGC Census: (86/1109). PCGS Population (144/1071). Mintage: 5,873,660. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $179. (#6159)(Registry values: N208)
1832 50C Small Letters AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (273/597). NGC Census: (232/839). Mintage: 4,797,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $310. (#6160)(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters AU58 PCGS. O-104, R.3. PCGS Population (254/343). NGC Census: (403/436). Mintage: 4,797,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $500. (#6160)(Registry values: N491)
1832 50C Small Letters MS61 NGC. O-113a, R.4. NGC Census: (75/359). PCGS Population (17/310). Mintage: 4,797,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,000. (#6160)(Registry values: N991)
1832 50C Large Letters AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/16). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6161)
1833 50C XF45 ANACS. O-105. NGC Census: (96/903). PCGS Population (128/864). Mintage: 5,206,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $175. (#6163)(Registry values: N208)
1833 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (129/866). NGC Census: (96/902). Mintage: 5,206,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $175. (#6163)(Registry values: N208)
1833 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (82/665). NGC Census: (79/765). Mintage: 5,206,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $300. (#6163)(Registry values: N491)
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters AU55 PCGS. CAC. O-110, R-3. Ex:Meyer Collection. PCGS Population (90/228). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6166)
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (89/226). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6166)
Reeded Edge Half Dollars
1837 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (114/725). NGC Census: (42/836). Mintage: 3,629,820. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $275. (#6176)(Registry values: N991)
1837 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (61/664). NGC Census: (35/801). Mintage: 3,629,820. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $300. (#6176)(Registry values: N991)
1837 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (181/483). NGC Census: (112/689). Mintage: 3,629,820. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $420. (#6176)(Registry values: N991)
1837 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (180/484). NGC Census: (112/689). Mintage: 3,629,820. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $420. (#6176)(Registry values: N991)
1837 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (244/445). PCGS Population (157/326). Mintage: 3,629,820. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $625. (#6176)(Registry values: N991)
1837 50C AU58 NGC. JR-29. Presumably an Rarity-8 variety. This variety was only discovered during the cataloging of the Jules Reiver Collection, which was sold in January 2006. Since that time we have only sold two examples, and this is a repeat appearance of one of them. In the Reiver catalog the diagnostics were listed as: 83 close, 1 and 7 high. Die crack from star 1 to star 5. Die crack under 837 to star 13. Die lump under A3 on the reverse, close to the wing. Die crack over top of ED STATE. Die crack through the middle of TES, and along the bottoms of OF AMERICA. This appears to be an earlier die state as the die crack is very faint over the top of ED STATE. The silver-gray surfaces have a light overlay of golden toning on each side. There is slight weakness evident at the margins. Nice portions of luster remain around the devices, and there are a few small, scattered field marks on each side, but none are worthy of individual mention.(#6176)
1838 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (56/419). NGC Census: (48/577). Mintage: 3,546,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $350. (#6177)(Registry values: N991)
1839 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (57/241). NGC Census: (26/264). Mintage: 1,392,976. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $269. (#6179)(Registry values: N491)
1839-O 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (11/134). PCGS Population (33/80). Mintage: 178,976. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,200. (#6181)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
Seated Half Dollars
1839 50C Drapery AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/54). NGC Census: (17/59). Mintage: 1,872,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#6232)(Registry values: N491)
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/104). NGC Census: (1/14). Mintage: 1,435,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $267. (#6234)(Registry values: N1793)
1841-O 50C Fine 15 ICG. "Baseball" Crack. NGC Census: (0/75). PCGS Population (0/83). Mintage: 401,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 15: $67. (#6237)(Registry values: N208)
1850-O 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/53). NGC Census: (6/55). Mintage: 2,456,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $375. (#6265)(Registry values: N491)
1853 50C Arrows and Rays XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (121/605). NGC Census: (90/640). Mintage: 3,532,708. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $304. (#6275)(Registry values: N491)
1853 50C Arrows and Rays--Whizzed--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (44/596). PCGS Population (80/521). Mintage: 3,532,708. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $440. (#6275)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1853 50C Arrows and Rays AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (86/383). NGC Census: (96/449). Mintage: 3,532,708. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $625. (#6275)(Registry values: N991)
1854 50C Arrows AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (48/135). NGC Census: (33/204). Mintage: 2,982,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $275. (#6279)(Registry values: N491)
1854-O 50C Arrows MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (39/160). PCGS Population (9/177). Mintage: 5,240,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $700. (#6280)(Registry values: N991)
1857 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (11/52). PCGS Population (11/36). Mintage: 1,988,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $660. (#6290)(Registry values: N991)
1858-O 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (33/139). NGC Census: (16/168). Mintage: 7,294,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $225. (#6294)(Registry values: N491)
1858-O 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (33/139). NGC Census: (16/168). Mintage: 7,294,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $225. (#6294)(Registry values: N491)
1860-O 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/145). PCGS Population (20/136). Mintage: 1,290,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $225. (#6300)(Registry values: N491)
1861-O 50C CSA Obv, S.S. Republic Shipwreck Effect, Confederate States Issue NGC. W-15. Includes box, case and certificate of authenticity. (#39968)
1864 50C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/46). NGC Census: (3/53). Mintage: 379,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $700. (#6311)(Registry values: N991)
1871 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/66). NGC Census: (10/80). Mintage: 1,204,560. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $250. (#6330)(Registry values: N491)
1872 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (5/25). PCGS Population (8/32). Mintage: 880,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $300. (#6333)(Registry values: N491)
1873 50C Arrows AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (22/133). NGC Census: (16/143). Mintage: 1,815,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $420. (#6343)(Registry values: N991)
1874 50C Arrows--Whizzed--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (6/242). PCGS Population (13/246). Mintage: 2,360,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $325. (#6346)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1874-S 50C Arrows--Harshly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (0/30). PCGS Population (5/34). Mintage: 394,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $650. (#6348)(Registry values: N991)
1876 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (38/106). PCGS Population (59/134). Mintage: 8,419,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $525. (#6352)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1876 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (59/134). NGC Census: (38/106). Mintage: 8,419,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $525. (#6352)(Registry values: N991)
1876 50C MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (65/69). NGC Census: (51/55). Mintage: 8,419,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $675. (#6352)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1876-S 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/85). NGC Census: (10/80). Mintage: 4,528,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $550. (#6354)(Registry values: N991)
1877-S 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (31/234). PCGS Population (20/236). Mintage: 5,356,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $375. (#6357)(Registry values: N991)
1877-S 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (44/190). PCGS Population (57/181). Mintage: 5,356,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $510. (#6357)(Registry values: N991)
1881 50C MS61 ANACS. PCGS Population (5/90). NGC Census: (2/65). Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $650. (#6363)(Registry values: N991)
1889 50C MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (4/74). PCGS Population (0/105). Mintage: 12,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $720. (#6371)(Registry values: N991)
Proof Seated Half Dollars
1890 50C PR60 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/184). NGC Census: (0/147). Mintage: 590. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $375. (#6451)
Barber Half Dollars
1892 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (3/625). PCGS Population (12/727). Mintage: 934,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $390. (#6461)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1892 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (46/578). PCGS Population (53/674). Mintage: 934,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $425. (#6461)(Registry values: N991)
1893-O 50C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/109). NGC Census: (0/119). Mintage: 1,389,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $545. (#6466)(Registry values: N991)
1896-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/102). NGC Census: (1/55). Mintage: 1,140,948. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 15: $226. (#6476)(Registry values: N491)
1897-O 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/102). NGC Census: (4/57). Mintage: 632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 15: $514. (#6478)(Registry values: N991)
1897-O 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/91). NGC Census: (2/55). Mintage: 632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $650. (#6478)(Registry values: N1793)
1897-S 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/79). NGC Census: (4/51). Mintage: 933,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $621. (#6479)(Registry values: N991)
1898 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/149). NGC Census: (23/101). Mintage: 2,956,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $385. (#6480)(Registry values: N991)
1900 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (51/117). NGC Census: (36/112). Mintage: 4,762,912. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $515. (#6486)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1901-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/56). NGC Census: (2/28). Mintage: 847,044. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $728. (#6491)(Registry values: N991)
1902 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/196). NGC Census: (3/158). Mintage: 4,922,777. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $260. (#6492)(Registry values: N991)
1902-O 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/66). NGC Census: (6/78). Mintage: 2,526,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $229. (#6493)(Registry values: N491)
1908-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (8/116). NGC Census: (0/47). Mintage: 1,644,828. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $58. (#6515)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N1)
1911 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/308). NGC Census: (2/236). Mintage: 1,406,543. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $285. (#6521)(Registry values: N991)
1911 50C AU58 NGC. PCGS Population (25/256). NGC Census: (36/191). Mintage: 1,406,543. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $350. (#6521)
1912 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/321). NGC Census: (4/244). Mintage: 1,550,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $182. (#6524)(Registry values: N491)
1915-S 50C XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (4/285). PCGS Population (20/319). Mintage: 1,604,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $195. (#6534)(Registry values: N491)
Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1916 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (58/1175). NGC Census: (23/968). Mintage: 608,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $260. (#6566)(Registry values: N491)
1916-D 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (184/1214). NGC Census: (138/963). Mintage: 1,014,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $310. (#6567)(Registry values: N491)
1916-D 50C MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (209/500). PCGS Population (343/675). Mintage: 1,014,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $550. (#6567)(Registry values: N991)
1916-D 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (318/187). PCGS Population (441/228). Mintage: 1,014,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $720. (#6567)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1917 50C --Obverse Scratched--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (2/1519). PCGS Population (25/1845). Mintage: 12,292,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $110. (#6569)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N208)
1917 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (558/1001). NGC Census: (369/842). Mintage: 12,292,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $200. (#6569)(Registry values: N491)
1917 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (635/363). NGC Census: (600/244). Mintage: 12,292,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $270. (#6569)(Registry values: N491)
1917 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (640/363). NGC Census: (597/245). Mintage: 12,292,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $270. (#6569)(Registry values: N491)
1917 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (640/363). NGC Census: (597/245). Mintage: 12,292,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $270. (#6569)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1917-D 50C Obverse--Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (35/598). PCGS Population (75/704). Mintage: 765,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $440. (#6570)(Registry values: N491)
1917-D 50C Reverse AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (52/416). NGC Census: (22/323). Mintage: 1,940,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $540. (#6571)(Registry values: N991)
1917-D 50C Reverse AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (75/247). PCGS Population (91/328). Mintage: 1,940,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $710. (#6571)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1917-S 50C Obverse XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (26/372). NGC Census: (15/264). Mintage: 952,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $794. (#6572)(Registry values: N991)
1917-S 50C Reverse--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (7/575). PCGS Population (21/721). Mintage: 5,554,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $160. (#6573)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1917-S 50C Reverse AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (56/653). NGC Census: (29/539). Mintage: 5,554,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $220. (#6573)(Registry values: N491)
1918 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (50/629). NGC Census: (20/529). Mintage: 6,634,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $275. (#6574)(Registry values: N491)
1918-D 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/659). NGC Census: (15/484). Mintage: 3,853,040. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $293. (#6575)(Registry values: N491)
1918-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (24/773). NGC Census: (13/647). Mintage: 10,282,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $195. (#6576)(Registry values: N491)
1918-S 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (4/508). PCGS Population (10/612). Mintage: 10,282,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $475. (#6576)(Registry values: N991)
1919 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/405). NGC Census: (9/279). Mintage: 962,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $425. (#6577)(Registry values: N991)
1919 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/406). NGC Census: (9/280). Mintage: 962,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $425. (#6577)(Registry values: N991)
1919-D 50C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (11/263). PCGS Population (9/320). Mintage: 1,165,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $553. (#6578)(Registry values: N491)
1919-S 50C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (9/230). PCGS Population (18/362). Mintage: 1,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $364. (#6579)(Registry values: N491)
1920 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (32/513). PCGS Population (7/692). Mintage: 6,372,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $350. (#6580)(Registry values: N491)
1920 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (102/416). PCGS Population (80/611). Mintage: 6,372,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $500. (#6580)(Registry values: N991)
1920 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (102/411). PCGS Population (80/612). Mintage: 6,372,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $500. (#6580)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1920-D 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/287). NGC Census: (1/171). Mintage: 1,551,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $775. (#6581)(Registry values: N991)
1920-S 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (23/390). NGC Census: (1/341). Mintage: 4,624,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $240. (#6582)(Registry values: N491)
1920-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/356). NGC Census: (9/320). Mintage: 4,624,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $400. (#6582)(Registry values: N991)
1920-S 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (49/238). PCGS Population (35/296). Mintage: 4,624,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $675. (#6582)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1921 50C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population (94/863). NGC Census: (49/467). Mintage: 246,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Good 4 : $130. (#6583)(Registry values: N1)
1921 50C --Scratched--ANACS. VF Details Net F12. NGC Census: (20/310). PCGS Population (41/493). Mintage: 246,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $285. (#6583)(Registry values: N1)
1921-D 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (191/669). NGC Census: (75/363). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8: $335. (#6584)(Registry values: N1)
1921-D 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (140/525). NGC Census: (53/309). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $382. (#6584)(Registry values: N1)
1921-D 50C Fine 12 ANACS. NGC Census: (39/269). PCGS Population (75/449). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $470. (#6584)(Registry values: N1)
1921-S 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (48/250). PCGS Population (73/320). Mintage: 548,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $860. (#6585)(Registry values: N991)
1921-S 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (73/320). NGC Census: (49/250). Mintage: 548,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $860. (#6585)(Registry values: N991)
1923-S 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/431). NGC Census: (9/294). Mintage: 2,178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $265. (#6586)(Registry values: N491)
1928-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/446). NGC Census: (4/332). Mintage: 1,940,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $350. (#6588)(Registry values: N491)
1928-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/433). NGC Census: (7/325). Mintage: 1,940,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $390. (#6588)(Registry values: N491)
1929-D 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (202/543). NGC Census: (108/270). Mintage: 1,001,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $570. (#6589)(Registry values: N991)
1929-S 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (46/476). PCGS Population (64/643). Mintage: 1,902,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $350. (#6590)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1933-S 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (90/348). PCGS Population (88/754). Mintage: 1,786,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $765. (#6591)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1934 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (762/559). NGC Census: (570/387). Mintage: 6,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $340. (#6592)(Registry values: N491)
1934 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (292/100). PCGS Population (430/133). Mintage: 6,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $480. (#6592)(Registry values: N991)
1934 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (428/132). NGC Census: (285/99). Mintage: 6,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $480. (#6592)(Registry values: N991)
1934-D 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (93/1650). NGC Census: (86/972). Mintage: 2,361,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $185. (#6593)(Registry values: N491)
1934-D 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (542/237). PCGS Population (760/569). Mintage: 2,361,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $330. (#6593)(Registry values: N491)
1934-D 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (544/236). PCGS Population (771/570). Mintage: 2,361,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $330. (#6593)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1934-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (760/569). NGC Census: (542/237). Mintage: 2,361,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $330. (#6593)(Registry values: N491)
1935 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (635/233). PCGS Population (978/394). Mintage: 9,162,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $265. (#6595)(Registry values: N491)
1935 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (215/18). PCGS Population (377/17). Mintage: 9,162,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#6595)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1935 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (375/17). NGC Census: (215/18). Mintage: 9,162,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#6595)(Registry values: N991)
1935-D 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (424/150). PCGS Population (608/524). Mintage: 3,003,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $365. (#6596)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1935-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (606/512). NGC Census: (426/149). Mintage: 3,003,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $365. (#6596)(Registry values: N491)
1935-S 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (293/221). PCGS Population (454/385). Mintage: 3,854,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $635. (#6597)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1935-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (448/385). NGC Census: (293/221). Mintage: 3,854,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $635. (#6597)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (737/106). NGC Census: (512/91). Mintage: 12,617,901. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $270. (#6598)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (492/205). PCGS Population (992/345). Mintage: 4,252,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#6599)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (986/345). NGC Census: (492/207). Mintage: 4,252,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#6599)(Registry values: N491)
1936-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (668/851). NGC Census: (404/610). Mintage: 3,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#6600)(Registry values: N491)
1936-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (443/169). PCGS Population (664/192). Mintage: 3,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $650. (#6600)(Registry values: N991)
1937 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1295/656). NGC Census: (989/411). Mintage: 9,527,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $170. (#6601)(Registry values: N491)
1937 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (339/73). PCGS Population (565/97). Mintage: 9,527,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#6601)(Registry values: N491)
1937-D 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (313/485). PCGS Population (606/1025). Mintage: 1,676,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#6602)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1937-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (685/336). NGC Census: (312/169). Mintage: 1,676,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $560. (#6602)(Registry values: N991)
1937-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (301/36). NGC Census: (139/32). Mintage: 1,676,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $925. (#6602)(Registry values: N991)
1937-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (139/32). PCGS Population (301/36). Mintage: 1,676,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $925. (#6602)(Registry values: N991)
1937-S 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (382/546). PCGS Population (704/1088). Mintage: 2,090,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#6603)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1937-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (389/159). PCGS Population (758/327). Mintage: 2,090,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $545. (#6603)(Registry values: N991)
1937-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (760/329). NGC Census: (387/159). Mintage: 2,090,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $545. (#6603)(Registry values: N991)
1937-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (760/331). NGC Census: (387/158). Mintage: 2,090,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $545. (#6603)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1938 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (273/35). PCGS Population (486/58). Mintage: 4,118,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $450. (#6604)(Registry values: N991)
1938 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (485/58). NGC Census: (271/35). Mintage: 4,118,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $450. (#6604)(Registry values: N991)
1938-D 50C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (92/863). PCGS Population (262/1827). Mintage: 491,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $540. (#6605)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1938-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (775/350). NGC Census: (371/131). Mintage: 491,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,300. (#6605)(Registry values: N991)
1939 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (712/287). PCGS Population (1040/235). Mintage: 6,820,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $250. (#6606)(Registry values: N491)
1939 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1040/235). NGC Census: (712/287). Mintage: 6,820,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $250. (#6606)(Registry values: N491)
1939 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (267/21). PCGS Population (213/21). Mintage: 6,820,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $625. (#6606)(Registry values: N991)
1939 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (213/22). NGC Census: (267/20). Mintage: 6,820,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $625. (#6606)(Registry values: N991)
1939-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1834/706). NGC Census: (1067/622). Mintage: 4,267,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $160. (#6607)(Registry values: N208)
1939-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1271/970). NGC Census: (681/601). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $260. (#6608)(Registry values: N491)
1939-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (681/601). PCGS Population (1275/970). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $260. (#6608)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1939-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1270/966). NGC Census: (681/601). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $260. (#6608)(Registry values: N491)
1939-S 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (872/98). NGC Census: (509/92). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#6608)(Registry values: N491)
1939-S 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (508/92). PCGS Population (870/98). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#6608)(Registry values: N491)
1939-S 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (509/92). PCGS Population (872/98). Mintage: 2,552,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#6608)(Registry values: N491)
1940 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1784/1143). NGC Census: (1221/3778). Mintage: 9,167,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $125. (#6609)(Registry values: N208)
1940 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (702/3084). PCGS Population (938/205). Mintage: 9,167,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $205. (#6609)(Registry values: N491)
1940 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (185/22). NGC Census: (198/2885). Mintage: 9,167,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $675. (#6609)(Registry values: N991)
1940-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (745/160). PCGS Population (1234/314). Mintage: 4,550,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $240. (#6610)(Registry values: N491)
1940-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1228/317). NGC Census: (744/161). Mintage: 4,550,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $240. (#6610)(Registry values: N491)
1940-S 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (152/9). PCGS Population (313/4). Mintage: 4,550,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $800. (#6610)(Registry values: N1793)
1941 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2075/493). PCGS Population (2494/442). Mintage: 24,207,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $195. (#6611)(Registry values: N491)
1941 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (2476/442). NGC Census: (2075/492). Mintage: 24,207,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $195. (#6611)(Registry values: N491)
1941 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2071/494). PCGS Population (2476/441). Mintage: 24,207,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $195. (#6611)(Registry values: N491)
1941 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (429/13). NGC Census: (476/16). Mintage: 24,207,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $625. (#6611)(Registry values: N991)
1941 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (428/13). NGC Census: (478/16). Mintage: 24,207,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $625. (#6611)(Registry values: N991)
1941-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1289/123). NGC Census: (1084/138). Mintage: 11,248,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $200. (#6612)(Registry values: N491)
1941-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3249/2364). NGC Census: (2423/1044). Mintage: 8,098,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $160. (#6613)(Registry values: N491)
1941-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3249/2364). NGC Census: (2423/1044). Mintage: 8,098,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $160. (#6613)(Registry values: N491)
1941-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (820/226). PCGS Population (1999/377). Mintage: 8,098,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $835. (#6613)(Registry values: N1793)
1941-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1986/373). NGC Census: (817/226). Mintage: 8,098,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $835. (#6613)(Registry values: N1793)
1941-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1989/375). NGC Census: (817/227). Mintage: 8,098,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $835. (#6613)(Registry values: N1793)
1942 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (2360/195). NGC Census: (2166/303). Mintage: 47,839,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6614)(Registry values: N491)
1942 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2166/303). PCGS Population (2360/195). Mintage: 47,839,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6614)(Registry values: N491)
1942 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2166/303). PCGS Population (2360/195). Mintage: 47,839,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6614)(Registry values: N491)
1942 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (303/2). PCGS Population (195/4). Mintage: 47,839,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $625. (#6614)(Registry values: N991)
1942-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2509/1099). NGC Census: (1348/931). Mintage: 10,973,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $180. (#6615)(Registry values: N491)
1942-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (806/126). PCGS Population (996/116). Mintage: 10,973,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $260. (#6615)(Registry values: N491)
1942-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (981/116). NGC Census: (805/126). Mintage: 10,973,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $260. (#6615)(Registry values: N491)
1942-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (805/126). PCGS Population (981/116). Mintage: 10,973,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $260. (#6615)(Registry values: N491)
1942-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (981/116). NGC Census: (805/126). Mintage: 10,973,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $260. (#6615)(Registry values: N491)
1942-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (995/174). PCGS Population (2127/325). Mintage: 12,708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#6617)(Registry values: N991)
1942-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (991/174). PCGS Population (2119/324). Mintage: 12,708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#6617)(Registry values: N991)
1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2117/324). NGC Census: (995/174). Mintage: 12,708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#6617)(Registry values: N991)
1942-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2117/324). NGC Census: (995/174). Mintage: 12,708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#6617)(Registry values: N991)
1942-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (991/174). PCGS Population (2119/324). Mintage: 12,708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#6617)(Registry values: N991)
1943 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2526/463). PCGS Population (2667/314). Mintage: 53,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6618)(Registry values: N491)
1943 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (2651/314). NGC Census: (2524/463). Mintage: 53,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6618)(Registry values: N491)
1943 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2516/464). PCGS Population (2654/312). Mintage: 53,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6618)(Registry values: N491)
1943 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2516/464). PCGS Population (2654/312). Mintage: 53,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6618)(Registry values: N491)
1943 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (453/10). PCGS Population (309/5). Mintage: 53,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $610. (#6618)(Registry values: N991)
1943 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (307/5). NGC Census: (454/10). Mintage: 53,190,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $610. (#6618)(Registry values: N991)
1943-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1205/258). PCGS Population (1449/211). Mintage: 11,346,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#6619)(Registry values: N491)
1943-D 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (254/4). PCGS Population (209/2). Mintage: 11,346,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $725. (#6619)(Registry values: N991)
1943-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2321/496). NGC Census: (1337/286). Mintage: 13,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $265. (#6620)(Registry values: N491)
1943-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1336/288). PCGS Population (2323/498). Mintage: 13,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $265. (#6620)(Registry values: N491)
1943-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1336/288). PCGS Population (2323/498). Mintage: 13,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $265. (#6620)(Registry values: N491)
1943-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1336/288). PCGS Population (2323/498). Mintage: 13,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $265. (#6620)(Registry values: N491)
1943-S 50C MS66 ANACS. NGC Census: (264/22). PCGS Population (470/24). Mintage: 13,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $550. (#6620)(Registry values: N991)
1944 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1021/69). NGC Census: (756/84). Mintage: 28,206,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $195. (#6621)(Registry values: N491)
1944-D 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (187/0). PCGS Population (165/0). Mintage: 9,769,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $765. (#6622)(Registry values: N1793)
1944-S 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3076/1242). PCGS Population (3844/2661). Mintage: 8,904,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $62. (#6623)(Registry values: N208)
1944-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1065/180). PCGS Population (2349/342). Mintage: 8,904,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $385. (#6623)(Registry values: N991)
1944-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2319/342). NGC Census: (1062/180). Mintage: 8,904,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $385. (#6623)(Registry values: N991)
1944-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1059/182). PCGS Population (2324/343). Mintage: 8,904,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $385. (#6623)(Registry values: N991)
1944-S 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1059/182). PCGS Population (2324/343). Mintage: 8,904,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $385. (#6623)(Registry values: N991)
1945 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (5245/1449). NGC Census: (3828/1390). Mintage: 31,502,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $110. (#6624)(Registry values: N208)
1945 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1371/71). NGC Census: (1290/101). Mintage: 31,502,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6624)(Registry values: N491)
1945 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1371/71). NGC Census: (1290/101). Mintage: 31,502,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6624)(Registry values: N491)
1945 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1282/100). PCGS Population (1371/71). Mintage: 31,502,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6624)(Registry values: N491)
1945 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1282/100). PCGS Population (1371/71). Mintage: 31,502,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6624)(Registry values: N491)
1945-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (5185/1861). NGC Census: (3357/1891). Mintage: 9,966,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $120. (#6625)(Registry values: N208)
1945-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1735/157). PCGS Population (1737/122). Mintage: 9,966,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $190. (#6625)(Registry values: N491)
1945-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1728/157). PCGS Population (1742/122). Mintage: 9,966,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $190. (#6625)(Registry values: N491)
1945-D 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (155/2). PCGS Population (122/0). Mintage: 9,966,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $775. (#6625)(Registry values: N991)
1945-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (3342/734). NGC Census: (2362/589). Mintage: 10,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $130. (#6626)(Registry values: N491)
1945-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (723/5). NGC Census: (559/25). Mintage: 10,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $375. (#6626)(Registry values: N991)
1945-S 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (729/5). NGC Census: (564/25). Mintage: 10,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $375. (#6626)(Registry values: N991)
1945-S 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (557/24). PCGS Population (713/5). Mintage: 10,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $375. (#6626)(Registry values: N991)
1946 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (848/32). NGC Census: (535/32). Mintage: 12,118,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $240. (#6627)(Registry values: N991)
1946 50C Doubled Die Reverse XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/159). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6632)(Registry values: P3)
1946 50C Doubled Die Reverse AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (26/96). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6632)(Registry values: P3)
1946-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1716/101). PCGS Population (1610/36). Mintage: 2,151,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6628)(Registry values: N491)
1946-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1716/101). PCGS Population (1610/36). Mintage: 2,151,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6628)(Registry values: N491)
1946-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1715/101). PCGS Population (1611/36). Mintage: 2,151,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#6628)(Registry values: N491)
1946-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (5552/1415). NGC Census: (3650/1163). Mintage: 3,724,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $125. (#6629)(Registry values: N208)
1946-S 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1390/23). NGC Census: (1110/53). Mintage: 3,724,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#6629)(Registry values: N491)
1946-S 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1117/53). PCGS Population (1386/23). Mintage: 3,724,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#6629)(Registry values: N491)
1947 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (849/22). NGC Census: (609/60). Mintage: 4,094,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $230. (#6630)(Registry values: N991)
1947-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (715/41). PCGS Population (915/8). Mintage: 3,900,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $225. (#6631)(Registry values: N991)
1947-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (715/41). PCGS Population (915/8). Mintage: 3,900,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $225. (#6631)(Registry values: N991)
Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars
1937 50C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1398). PCGS Population (9/2064). Mintage: 5,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $350. (#6637)(Registry values: N1)
1937 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (613/1188). NGC Census: (329/966). Mintage: 5,728. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $755. (#6637)(Registry values: N991)
1938 50C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (67/1584). PCGS Population (178/2071). Mintage: 8,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $510. (#6638)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1938 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (633/1425). NGC Census: (295/1281). Mintage: 8,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $625. (#6638)(Registry values: N991)
1939 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (264/1458). PCGS Population (562/1772). Mintage: 8,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $600. (#6639)(Registry values: N991)
1939 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (394/1065). PCGS Population (782/1002). Mintage: 8,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $650. (#6639)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1939 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (780/992). NGC Census: (394/1064). Mintage: 8,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $650. (#6639)(Registry values: N991)
1939 50C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (633/359). NGC Census: (618/446). Mintage: 8,808. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $695. (#6639)(Registry values: N991)
1940 50C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/2091). PCGS Population (11/2941). Mintage: 11,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR61: $290. (#6640)(Registry values: N1)
1940 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (685/2032). NGC Census: (304/1698). Mintage: 11,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $490. (#6640)(Registry values: N991)
1940 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (736/389). PCGS Population (747/313). Mintage: 11,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $590. (#6640)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1941 50C No "AW"--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Proof. NGC Census: (1/2844). PCGS Population (7/3985). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR60: $260. (#6641)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1941 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1079/2552). NGC Census: (509/2218). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $460. (#6641)(Registry values: N491)
1941 50C No 'AW' PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1367/1185). NGC Census: (807/1411). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#6641)(Registry values: N991)
1941 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1367/1185). NGC Census: (807/1411). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $500. (#6641)(Registry values: N991)
1941 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (910/280). NGC Census: (908/502). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $580. (#6641)(Registry values: N991)
1941 50C PR67 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (434/68). PCGS Population (267/13). Mintage: 15,412. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $890. (#6641)(Registry values: N991)
1942 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (604/3153). PCGS Population (1234/3808). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $450. (#6642)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1942 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1234/3808). NGC Census: (604/3153). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $450. (#6642)(Registry values: N491)
1942 50C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1491/720). NGC Census: (1289/979). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $550. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)
1942 50C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1491/720). NGC Census: (1289/979). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $550. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)
1942 50C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (816/163). PCGS Population (686/34). Mintage: 21,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $845. (#6642)(Registry values: N991)
Franklin Half Dollars
1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (146/0). NGC Census: (30/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#86653)(Registry values: N991)
1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (328/565). NGC Census: (60/111). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#86655)(Registry values: N208)
1950 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (166/5). NGC Census: (36/2). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $425. (#86656)(Registry values: N991)
1950 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (166/5). NGC Census: (36/2). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $425. (#86656)(Registry values: N991)
1950 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (168/5). NGC Census: (36/2). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $425. (#86656)(Registry values: N991)
1951 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (534/89). NGC Census: (76/14). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $175. (#86658)(Registry values: N208)
1951-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (11/0). PCGS Population (67/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $950. (#86659)(Registry values: N2998)
1951-S 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (136/6). PCGS Population (112/1). Mintage: 13,696,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $210. (#6660)(Registry values: N208)
1951-S 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (136/6). PCGS Population (112/1). Mintage: 13,696,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $210. (#6660)(Registry values: N208)
1951-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (390/85). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $300. (#86660)(Registry values: N491)
1951-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (390/85). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $300. (#86660)(Registry values: N491)
1951-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (391/85). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $300. (#86660)(Registry values: N491)
1952 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (226/6). NGC Census: (67/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $210. (#86661)(Registry values: N491)
1952-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (598/51). NGC Census: (230/13). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $170. (#86662)(Registry values: N208)
1952-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1216/194). NGC Census: (815/251). Mintage: 5,526,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $76. (#6663)(Registry values: N69)
1952-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (318/262). NGC Census: (29/18). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $365. (#86663)(Registry values: N491)
1952-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (16/2). PCGS Population (231/31). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $690. (#86663)(Registry values: N491)
1953-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (78/1). NGC Census: (13/2). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $750. (#86665)(Registry values: N1793)
1958 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (303/9). NGC Census: (81/2). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $135. (#86674)(Registry values: N69)
1958-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (1342/655). NGC Census: (408/171). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $47. (#86675)(Registry values: N69)
1962 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (686/143). NGC Census: (49/11). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#86682)(Registry values: N491)
1963 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (539/152). NGC Census: (45/17). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $140. (#86684)(Registry values: N208)
Proof Franklin Half Dollars
1950 50C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (9/1706). PCGS Population (7/2905). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR61: $220. (#6691)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1)
1950 50C PR63 PCGS. NGC Census: (113/1563). PCGS Population (284/2555). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $290. (#6691)(Registry values: N1)
1950 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1079/1474). NGC Census: (519/1048). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $350. (#6691)(Registry values: N1)
1950 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (533/516). PCGS Population (1072/403). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $380. (#6691)(Registry values: N1)
1950 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (533/516). PCGS Population (1072/403). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $380. (#6691)(Registry values: N1)
1950 50C PR66 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (414/101). PCGS Population (377/27). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $430. (#6691)(Registry values: N69)
1950 50C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (97/105). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $550. (#86691)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1950 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (82/23). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $1,200. (#86691)(Registry values: N991)
1951 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (239/2390). NGC Census: (84/1534). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR63: $250. (#6692)(Registry values: N1)
1951 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (410/1124). PCGS Population (994/1397). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR64: $270. (#6692)(Registry values: N1)
1951 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (525/600). PCGS Population (857/539). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $290. (#6692)(Registry values: N1)
1951 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (433/166). PCGS Population (448/91). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $330. (#6692)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
1951 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (433/166). PCGS Population (448/91). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $330. (#6692)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N69)
1952 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population (990/626). NGC Census: (522/880). Mintage: 81,980. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR65: $175. (#6693)(Registry values: N1)
1953 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (208/98). NGC Census: (340/189). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $330. (#86694)(Registry values: N491)
1953 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (94/4). NGC Census: (167/22). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $620. (#86694)(Registry values: N991)
1954 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (484/135). PCGS Population (243/26). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $165. (#86695)(Registry values: N208)
1954 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (243/26). NGC Census: (484/135). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $165. (#86695)(Registry values: N208)
1954 50C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (12/55). NGC Census: (9/51). (#96695)(Registry values: N491)
1955 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (613/327). PCGS Population (351/59). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $155. (#86696)(Registry values: N69)
1956 50C Type One PR68 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1181/81). PCGS Population (599/28). Mintage: 669,384. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $62. (#6697)(Registry values: P2)
1956 50C Type Two PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (242/403). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $170. (#96697)(Registry values: P1)
1956 50C Type Two PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (364/39). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $350. (#96697)(Registry values: P1)
1958 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (47/1). NGC Census: (170/10). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $460. (#86699)(Registry values: N491)
1959 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (157/170). NGC Census: (175/337). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR66: $200. (#86700)(Registry values: N208)
1959 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (246/91). PCGS Population (141/29). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $360. (#86700)(Registry values: N208)
1960 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (70/5). NGC Census: (61/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $800. (#96701)(Registry values: N491)
1961 50C PR69 PCGS. PCGS Population (51/0). NGC Census: (13/0). Mintage: 3,028,244. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $330. (#6702)(Registry values: N208)
1961 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (111/81). NGC Census: (1/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $230. (#96702)(Registry values: N208)
1961 50C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (80/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $1,175. (#96702)(Registry values: N991)
1962 50C PR69 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (33/0). PCGS Population (6/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $800. (#86703)(Registry values: N491)
1963 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (272/220). NGC Census: (280/158). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $98. (#96704)(Registry values: N69)
SMS Kennedy Half Dollars
1965 50C SMS MS65 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (13/19). NGC Census: (5/26). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $665. (#96845)(Registry values: N208)
1967 50C SMS MS67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (64/6). NGC Census: (86/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $635. (#96847)(Registry values: N208)
Proof Kennedy Half Dollars
1964 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (224/71). NGC Census: (279/77). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $170. (#96800)(Registry values: N208)
1964 50C Accented Hair PR69 PCGS. PCGS Population (47/0). NGC Census: (164/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $440. (#6801)(Registry values: N208)
1964 50C Accented Hair PR63 Deep Cameo ANACS. NGC Census: (0/48). PCGS Population (2/71). (#96801)(Registry values: N1)
1964 50C Accented Hair PR67 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (159/82). NGC Census: (271/188). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR67: $125. (#86801)(Registry values: N69)
1970-S 50C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (223/0). NGC Census: (215/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $190. (#96806)(Registry values: N69)
1977-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (88). NGC Census: (1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $440. (#96815)(Registry values: N208)
1978-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (117). NGC Census: (13). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $280. (#96816)(Registry values: N208)
1979-S 50C Type One PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (169). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $250. (#96818)(Registry values: N69)
1980-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (84). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $400. (#96820)(Registry values: N69)
1981-S 50C Type One PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (93). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $360. (#96821)(Registry values: N69)
1982-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (76). NGC Census: (15). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $320. (#96823)(Registry values: N69)
1983-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (147). NGC Census: (20). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $240. (#96824)(Registry values: N69)
1984-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (87). NGC Census: (25). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $380. (#96825)(Registry values: N69)
1985-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (110). NGC Census: (34). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $170. (#96826)(Registry values: N69)
1986-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (112). NGC Census: (31). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $225. (#96827)(Registry values: N69)
1986-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (112). NGC Census: (31). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $225. (#96827)(Registry values: N69)
1987-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (138). NGC Census: (81). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $135. (#96828)(Registry values: N69)
1988-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (82). NGC Census: (68). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $205. (#96829)(Registry values: N208)
1989-S 50C PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (175). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $120. (#96830)(Registry values: N69)
1992-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (179). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $155. (#96834)(Registry values: N208)
1992-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (179). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $155. (#96834)(Registry values: N208)
1993-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (113). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $130. (#96836)(Registry values: N208)
1995-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (139). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $160. (#96840)(Registry values: N208)
1996-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (90). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $190. (#96842)(Registry values: N208)
1997-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (113). NGC Census: (208). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $110. (#96848)(Registry values: N208)
1999-S 50C Clad PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (84). NGC Census: (215). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $160. (#96910)(Registry values: P1)
1999-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (64). NGC Census: (355). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $300. (#96911)(Registry values: N208)
1999-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (72). NGC Census: (360). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $300. (#96911)(Registry values: N208)
2001-S 50C Clad PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (73). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $280. (#96914)(Registry values: P1)
2002-S 50C Clad PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (109). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $130. (#96916)(Registry values: P1)
2003-S 50C Clad PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (71). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $155. (#96918)
2004-S 50C Clad PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (67). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $130. (#96920)
2005-S 50C Clad PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (51). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $60. (#96974)
2007-S 50C Silver PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (42). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $52. (#149561)
Early Dollars
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9--Obv Damage--NGC Details. VG. BB-113, B-27. NGC Census: (14/1113). PCGS Population (25/1396). Mintage: 327,536. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $900. (#6873)(Registry values: N991)
1799 $1 7x6 Stars--Scratches--NGC Details. VG. BB-168, B-22. NGC Census: (37/1440). PCGS Population (48/2301). Mintage: 423,515. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $975. (#6878)(Registry values: N991)
1799 $1 7x6 Stars--Holed--NGC Details. Fine. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/10). (#40043)(Registry values: N1793)
1799 $1 7x6 Stars--Holed--NGC Details. Fine. NGC Census: (49/1357). PCGS Population (102/2121). Mintage: 423,515. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $1,300. (#6878)(Registry values: N1793)
1801 $1 --Art Toning, Bent, Scratches--NGC Details. VG. BB-213, B-3. NGC Census: (0/229). PCGS Population (14/385). Mintage: 54,454. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $925. (#6893)(Registry values: N991)
Seated Dollars
1840 $1 XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (22/130). PCGS Population (40/125). Mintage: 61,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $715. (#6926)(Registry values: N991)
1841 $1 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/154). PCGS Population (27/205). Mintage: 173,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $450. (#6927)(Registry values: N991)
1841 $1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/122). NGC Census: (11/124). Mintage: 173,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $725. (#6927)(Registry values: N991)
1842 $1 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (48/286). PCGS Population (94/258). Mintage: 184,618. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $535. (#6928)(Registry values: N991)
1842 $1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (62/197). NGC Census: (35/252). Mintage: 184,618. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $675. (#6928)(Registry values: N991)
1843 $1 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (9/294). PCGS Population (15/365). Mintage: 165,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $370. (#6929)(Registry values: N491)
1843 $1 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (20/164). PCGS Population (29/123). Mintage: 165,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $725. (#6929)(Registry values: N991)
1845 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (6/83). PCGS Population (35/61). Mintage: 24,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $950. (#6931)(Registry values: N991)
1846 $1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (65/203). NGC Census: (28/238). Mintage: 110,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $675. (#6932)(Registry values: N991)
1846-O $1 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/153). NGC Census: (3/121). Mintage: 59,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $554. (#6933)(Registry values: N491)
1846-O $1 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (12/109). PCGS Population (27/126). Mintage: 59,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $700. (#6933)(Registry values: N991)
1847 $1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (27/221). PCGS Population (71/205). Mintage: 140,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $650. (#6934)(Registry values: N991)
1849 $1 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (14/170). PCGS Population (32/162). Mintage: 62,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $635. (#6936)(Registry values: N991)
1859-O $1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (53/544). NGC Census: (14/378). Mintage: 360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $513. (#6947)(Registry values: N491)
1859-O $1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/367). PCGS Population (40/495). Mintage: 360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $630. (#6947)(Registry values: N991)
1859-O $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (12/367). PCGS Population (40/501). Mintage: 360,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $630. (#6947)(Registry values: N991)
1860-O $1 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (36/548). PCGS Population (56/868). Mintage: 515,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $497. (#6950)(Registry values: N491)
1860-O $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (18/530). PCGS Population (51/819). Mintage: 515,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $630. (#6950)(Registry values: N991)
1860-O $1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (18/530). PCGS Population (51/819). Mintage: 515,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $630. (#6950)(Registry values: N991)
1860-O $1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (51/819). NGC Census: (18/530). Mintage: 515,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $630. (#6950)(Registry values: N991)
1864 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Fine. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 30,700. (#6954)(Registry values: N491)
1865 $1 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (2/59). PCGS Population (0/119). Mintage: 46,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $350. (#6955)(Registry values: N491)
1865 $1 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/109). NGC Census: (0/59). Mintage: 46,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $485. (#6955)(Registry values: N991)
1865 $1 VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/57). PCGS Population (5/101). Mintage: 46,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $581. (#6955)(Registry values: N991)
1866 $1 Motto AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/97). NGC Census: (7/57). Mintage: 48,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $775. (#6959)(Registry values: N991)
1869 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (4/61). PCGS Population (12/91). Mintage: 423,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $775. (#6962)(Registry values: N991)
1870 $1 --Harshly Cleaned--NGC. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/149). PCGS Population (3/214). Mintage: 415,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $320. (#6963)(Registry values: N491)
1870 $1 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/144). PCGS Population (8/202). Mintage: 415,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $376. (#6963)(Registry values: N491)
1870-CC $1 --Obverse Scratched--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (6/139). PCGS Population (16/291). Mintage: 12,462. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,175. (#6964)(Registry values: N991)
1871 $1 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/627). NGC Census: (1/449). Mintage: 1,074,760. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $225. (#6966)(Registry values: N491)
1871 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (6/429). PCGS Population (13/589). Mintage: 1,074,760. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $330. (#6966)(Registry values: N491)
1871 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (6/429). PCGS Population (13/589). Mintage: 1,074,760. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $330. (#6966)(Registry values: N491)
1871 $1 VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (14/407). PCGS Population (17/555). Mintage: 1,074,760. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $378. (#6966)(Registry values: N491)
1871 $1 --Tooled Obverse--ANACS. AU Details Net XF45. NGC Census: (60/306). PCGS Population (99/358). Mintage: 1,074,760. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $525. (#6966)(Registry values: N491)
1872 $1 VG8 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/305). PCGS Population (5/416). Mintage: 1,106,450. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $225. (#6968)(Registry values: N491)
1872 $1 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/302). PCGS Population (5/417). Mintage: 1,106,450. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $239. (#6968)(Registry values: N491)
1872 $1 VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (9/274). PCGS Population (17/363). Mintage: 1,106,450. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $380. (#6968)(Registry values: N491)
1873 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (5/109). PCGS Population (19/111). Mintage: 293,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $630. (#6971)(Registry values: N991)
Trade Dollars
1873 T$1 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/117). PCGS Population (8/153). Mintage: 396,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $275. (#7031)(Registry values: N491)
1874-CC T$1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/211). NGC Census: (2/179). Mintage: 1,373,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $590. (#7035)(Registry values: N991)
1874-CC T$1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (2/179). PCGS Population (14/211). Mintage: 1,373,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $590. (#7035)(Registry values: N991)
1875-CC T$1 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/294). NGC Census: (6/212). Mintage: 1,573,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $425. (#7038)(Registry values: N491)
1875-S T$1 Chop Mark PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. (#87039)
1875-S T$1 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .98 suggests Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 4,487,000. (#7039)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
1875-S T$1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (64/889). NGC Census: (16/724). Mintage: 4,487,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $350. (#7039)(Registry values: N491)
1875-S T$1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (92/647). NGC Census: (104/509). Mintage: 4,487,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $900. (#7039)(Registry values: N991)
1876 T$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (38/351). NGC Census: (22/295). Mintage: 455,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $450. (#7041)(Registry values: N491)
1876-CC T$1 --Whizzed--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (3/91). PCGS Population (13/66). Mintage: 509,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $575. (#7042)(Registry values: N991)
1876-CC T$1 --Improperly Cleaned--Details NGC. AU Details. NGC Census: (3/91). PCGS Population (13/66). Mintage: 509,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $575. (#7042)(Registry values: N991)
1876-CC $1 Doubled Die Reverse--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. FS-801. NGC Census: (0/24). PCGS Population (2/18). (#97042)(Registry values: P4)
1877 T$1 XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (13/331). PCGS Population (32/349). Mintage: 3,039,710. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $205. (#7044)(Registry values: N491)
1877 T$1 MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/237). PCGS Population (13/208). Mintage: 3,039,710. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $850. (#7044)(Registry values: N991)
1877-CC T$1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/103). NGC Census: (3/92). Mintage: 534,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $599. (#7045)(Registry values: N991)
1877-S T$1 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/1377). NGC Census: (7/938). Mintage: 9,519,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $153. (#7046)(Registry values: N491)
1877-S T$1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (141/928). NGC Census: (56/792). Mintage: 9,519,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $350. (#7046)(Registry values: N491)
1877-S T$1 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (156/636). PCGS Population (191/737). Mintage: 9,519,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $450. (#7046)(Registry values: N491)
1878-CC T$1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (0/72). PCGS Population (4/130). Mintage: 97,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,325. (#7047)(Registry values: N991)
1878-S T$1 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 4,162,000. (#7048)
1878-S T$1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (98/501). NGC Census: (47/470). Mintage: 4,162,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $325. (#7048)(Registry values: N491)
Session 8
Morgan Dollars
1878 8TF $1 Open Nostril AU50 PCGS. Vam-14.5, Hot-50. PCGS Population (23/8127). NGC Census: (28/5727). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $34. (#133800)(Registry values: P5, N1)
1878 8TF $1 MS63 PCGS. Polished Lib. Hot 50, Vam-22. PCGS Population (22/20). NGC Census: (0/0). (#133823)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (3220/2666). NGC Census: (2128/2128). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $145. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1786/350). PCGS Population (2203/480). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1788/349). PCGS Population (2186/480). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1788/349). PCGS Population (2186/480). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2184/482). NGC Census: (1783/345). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (1783/345). PCGS Population (2184/482). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7072)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2186/480). NGC Census: (1788/349). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2184/482). NGC Census: (1783/345). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2184/482). NGC Census: (1783/345). Mintage: 699,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7072)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (117/11). NGC Census: (99/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#7073)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 8TF $1 Crazy Lips MS64 Prooflike PCGS. Vam-23, Top-100. PCGS Population (119/11). NGC Census: (99/9). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#7073)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS63 ANACS. Vam-37. NGC Census: (1341/1024). PCGS Population (2151/1524). Mintage: 544,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $220. (#7078)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2151/1524). NGC Census: (1341/1024). Mintage: 544,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $220. (#7078)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2151/1524). NGC Census: (1341/1024). Mintage: 544,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $220. (#7078)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1331/201). NGC Census: (930/91). Mintage: 544,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#7078)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1331/201). NGC Census: (930/91). Mintage: 544,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#7078)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1331/201). NGC Census: (930/91). Mintage: 544,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#7078)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (933/91). PCGS Population (1322/202). Mintage: 544,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#7078)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P5, N491)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P5, N491)
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (738/124). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 544,000. (#7070)(Registry values: P5)
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (738/124). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 544,000. (#7070)(Registry values: P5)
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (3496/3599). PCGS Population (3287/2695). Mintage: 4,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $84. (#7074)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2228/461). NGC Census: (3141/470). Mintage: 4,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $210. (#7074)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (442/19). NGC Census: (444/24). Mintage: 4,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $935. (#7074)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4, N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (444/19). NGC Census: (445/24). Mintage: 4,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $935. (#7074)(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. Vam-84, Line Under 8. PCGS Population (155/35). NGC Census: (238/29). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $335. (#7075)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. NGC Census: (30/10). PCGS Population (43/26). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $975. (#97077)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (43/26). NGC Census: (30/10). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $975. (#97077)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1878-CC $1 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (543/11231). PCGS Population (641/16967). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $190. (#7080)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2906/14101). NGC Census: (1973/9260). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $220. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2907/14029). NGC Census: (1977/9261). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $220. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (6733/7310). NGC Census: (4065/5171). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $265. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS63 NGC. GSA Soft Pack. NGC Census: (4065/5171). PCGS Population (6733/7310). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $265. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (6733/7310). NGC Census: (4065/5171). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $265. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (6733/7310). NGC Census: (4065/5171). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $265. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (6733/7310). NGC Census: (4065/5171). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $265. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3984/1202). PCGS Population (5620/1713). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $425. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3984/1202). PCGS Population (5620/1713). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $425. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (5620/1713). NGC Census: (3984/1202). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $425. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (5601/1700). NGC Census: (3987/1206). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $425. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (5601/1700). NGC Census: (3987/1206). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $425. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3970/1201). PCGS Population (5607/1703). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $425. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3970/1201). PCGS Population (5607/1703). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $425. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (5607/1703). NGC Census: (3970/1201). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $425. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (5607/1703). NGC Census: (3970/1201). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $425. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-CC $1 MS62 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (309/994). NGC Census: (168/829). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $250. (#7081)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1878-S $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (3242/521). NGC Census: (3486/494). Mintage: 9,774,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $215. (#7082)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1878-S $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3503/494). PCGS Population (3245/523). Mintage: 9,774,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $215. (#7082)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1878-S $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (464/31). PCGS Population (501/21). Mintage: 9,774,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $710. (#7082)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2, N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2, N991)
1879 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2914/923). NGC Census: (3373/630). Mintage: 14,807,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $110. (#7084)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1879 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2904/926). NGC Census: (3375/631). Mintage: 14,807,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $110. (#7084)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1879 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (834/89). NGC Census: (579/51). Mintage: 14,807,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $685. (#7084)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1879 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (579/52). PCGS Population (836/90). Mintage: 14,807,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $685. (#7084)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1879 $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (59/69). NGC Census: (47/47). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#97085)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1879-CC $1 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/3136). NGC Census: (17/1609). Mintage: 756,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG10: $150. (#7086)(Registry values: P7, N1)
1879-CC $1 XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (127/2436). NGC Census: (102/1218). Mintage: 756,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $888. (#7086)(Registry values: P7, N991)
1879-CC $1 MS62 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (18/42). NGC Census: (23/40). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $5,175. (#97087)(Registry values: P7, N1793)
1879-CC $1 Capped Die Fine 15 NGC. Top 100. VAM-3, Capped CC. NGC Census: (13/1088). PCGS Population (28/1710). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 15: $190. (#7088)(Registry values: P6, N208)
1879-O $1 O/Horizontal O MS62 PCGS. Vam-28, Top-100. PCGS Population (1801/4835). NGC Census: (962/3037). Mintage: 2,887,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $93. (#7090)(Registry values: P5, N208)
1879-O $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1710/1331). PCGS Population (2759/2046). Mintage: 2,887,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $155. (#7090)(Registry values: P5, N208)
1879-S $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (18811/8050). PCGS Population (21443/7745). Mintage: 9,110,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $130. (#7092)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1879-S $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (6514/1230). NGC Census: (6100/1949). Mintage: 9,110,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#7092)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1879-S $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (6109/1951). PCGS Population (6521/1228). Mintage: 9,110,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#7092)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
1879-S $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (6520/1233). NGC Census: (6102/1962). Mintage: 9,110,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#7092)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1879-S $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (297/198). NGC Census: (213/137). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $260. (#97093)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (524/47). NGC Census: (260/17). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,175. (#7094)(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1880 $1 AU58 ANACS. Vam-1A. NGC Census: (102/7936). PCGS Population (130/8909). Mintage: 12,601,355. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $23. (#7096)(Registry values: P4, N1)
1880 $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3732/619). PCGS Population (3282/969). Mintage: 12,601,355. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $110. (#7096)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1880 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (888/81). NGC Census: (582/37). Mintage: 12,601,355. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $570. (#7096)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1880 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (578/37). PCGS Population (891/81). Mintage: 12,601,355. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $570. (#7096)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1880 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (891/81). NGC Census: (578/37). Mintage: 12,601,355. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $570. (#7096)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1880 $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. Ex:Naples II. PCGS Population (28/1). NGC Census: (11/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $4,850. (#97097)(Registry values: P4, N2998)
1880-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2679/6802). NGC Census: (1282/3722). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $480. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1880-CC $1 MS64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (2283/1439). PCGS Population (3999/2802). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1880-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3999/2802). NGC Census: (2283/1439). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1880-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3999/2802). NGC Census: (2283/1439). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1880-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2287/1442). PCGS Population (3999/2798). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1880-CC $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (80/93). NGC Census: (67/209). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $800. (#97101)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1880-CC $1 8 Over High 7 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (303/273). NGC Census: (0/0). (#7102)(Registry values: P4)
1880-CC $1 8 Over High 7 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (303/273). NGC Census: (0/0). (#7102)(Registry values: P4)
1880-CC $1 8 Over Low 7 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (84/419). NGC Census: (0/0). (#7104)(Registry values: P4)
1880-CC $1 8 Over Low 7 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (221/196). NGC Census: (0/0). (#7104)(Registry values: P4)
1880-CC $1 8 Over Low 7 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (28/22). NGC Census: (0/0). (#7105)(Registry values: P4)
1880/79-CC $1 Reverse of 1878 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (393/692). PCGS Population (750/1664). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $535. (#7108)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1880/79-CC $1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1161/503). NGC Census: (543/149). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $925. (#7108)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1880-O $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1625/908). PCGS Population (2001/1105). Mintage: 5,305,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#7114)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1880-O $1 MS61 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (26/126). NGC Census: (18/122). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $475. (#97115)(Registry values: P6, N208)
1880-S $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (30204/10851). NGC Census: (28250/13060). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $126. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1880-S $1 MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (9876/3184). PCGS Population (9085/1766). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (9069/1757). NGC Census: (9865/3194). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS66 ANACS. NGC Census: (9881/3187). PCGS Population (9097/1757). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (9881/3187). PCGS Population (9097/1757). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#7118)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (9865/3194). PCGS Population (9069/1757). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (9069/1757). NGC Census: (9865/3194). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (9069/1757). NGC Census: (9865/3194). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $235. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1620/146). NGC Census: (2929/255). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $700. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1880-S $1 MS67 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (2931/255). PCGS Population (1612/146). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $700. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1880-S $1 MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (1610/147). NGC Census: (2938/256). Mintage: 8,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $700. (#7118)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1880-S $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (652/126). NGC Census: (712/158). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $440. (#7119)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (652/126). NGC Census: (712/158). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $440. (#7119)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (649/126). NGC Census: (713/158). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $440. (#7119)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (714/158). PCGS Population (647/126). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $440. (#7119)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (599/207). NGC Census: (429/129). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#97119)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (599/207). NGC Census: (429/129). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#97119)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike ANACS. NGC Census: (428/128). PCGS Population (597/207). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#97119)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1880-S $1 8 Over 7 MS66 NGC. Medium S, Vam-8 Top-100. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (60/12). (#7120)(Registry values: P3)
1880-S $1 8 Over 7 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. Medium S. VAM-8. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population (10/4). NGC Census: (0/0). (#7121)(Registry values: P3)
1881 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (807/63). NGC Census: (572/52). Mintage: 9,163,975. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $600. (#7124)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1881 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (574/52). PCGS Population (810/63). Mintage: 9,163,975. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $600. (#7124)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1881 $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (56/11). NGC Census: (94/6). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $290. (#7125)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1881-CC $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1003/15522). NGC Census: (510/7136). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $435. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1881-CC $1 MS64 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (2888/2679). PCGS Population (6365/5607). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $515. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1881-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (6365/5607). NGC Census: (2888/2679). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $515. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1881-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (4066/1541). NGC Census: (1816/859). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $930. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1881-CC $1 MS63 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (308/533). NGC Census: (138/267). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $485. (#7127)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1881-CC $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (295/662). NGC Census: (107/278). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $825. (#97127)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P4, N491)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P4, N491)
1881-O $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2914/483). NGC Census: (3497/474). Mintage: 5,708,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $160. (#7128)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1881-O $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (445/330). NGC Census: (288/128). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $210. (#97129)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1881-S $1 MS64 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (77593/60253). PCGS Population (79767/57016). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $49. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1881-S $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (11452/1497). NGC Census: (13372/3386). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $230. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1881-S $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (11441/1492). NGC Census: (13375/3389). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $230. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1881-S $1 MS66 ANACS. NGC Census: (13372/3388). PCGS Population (11462/1488). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $230. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1881-S $1 MS66 ANACS. NGC Census: (13372/3386). PCGS Population (11452/1497). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $230. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1881-S $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (11446/1498). NGC Census: (13379/3393). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $230. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1881-S $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (11465/1499). NGC Census: (13391/3397). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $230. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1881-S $1 MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1406/91). NGC Census: (3211/175). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $700. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1881-S $1 MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (3211/175). PCGS Population (1406/91). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $700. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1881-S $1 MS67 ★ NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3211/175). PCGS Population (1406/91). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $700. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1881-S $1 MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (1406/91). NGC Census: (3211/175). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $700. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1881-S $1 MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (1406/91). NGC Census: (3211/175). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $700. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1881-S $1 MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (1407/91). NGC Census: (3218/175). Mintage: 12,760,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $700. (#7130)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1882 $1 MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (1027/195). PCGS Population (1099/179). Mintage: 11,101,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#7132)(Registry values: P3, N991)
1882 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1027/195). PCGS Population (1099/179). Mintage: 11,101,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#7132)(Registry values: P3, N991)
1882 $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (27/1). NGC Census: (19/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $700. (#7133)(Registry values: P3, N991)
1882-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (6402/14646). NGC Census: (2771/7001). Mintage: 1,133,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $180. (#7134)(Registry values: P3, N208)
1882-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (4494/1059). NGC Census: (2375/544). Mintage: 1,133,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#7134)(Registry values: P3, N991)
1882-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (4494/1059). NGC Census: (2375/544). Mintage: 1,133,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $440. (#7134)(Registry values: P3, N991)
1882-CC $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (764/407). NGC Census: (398/204). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $260. (#7135)(Registry values: P3, N491)
1882-CC $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (342/65). NGC Census: (168/35). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#7135)(Registry values: P3, N991)
1882-O $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (184/157). NGC Census: (107/111). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $200. (#97137)(Registry values: P3)
1882-O/S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (312/232). NGC Census: (419/299). Mintage: 1,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $850. (#7138)(Registry values: P5, N1793)
1882-S $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (15944/7229). PCGS Population (15432/4848). Mintage: 9,250,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $145. (#7140)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1882-S $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (4203/645). NGC Census: (5608/1620). Mintage: 9,250,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#7140)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1882-S $1 MS66 ANACS. NGC Census: (5608/1620). PCGS Population (4203/645). Mintage: 9,250,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $280. (#7140)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1883 $1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (3591/811). NGC Census: (3528/865). Mintage: 12,291,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $195. (#7142)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1883 $1 MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (758/107). PCGS Population (755/56). Mintage: 12,291,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $520. (#7142)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1883 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (754/56). NGC Census: (763/107). Mintage: 12,291,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $520. (#7142)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1883-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (12065/8674). NGC Census: (5473/4583). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $195. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N208)
1883-CC $1 MS64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (5473/4583). PCGS Population (12065/8674). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $195. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N208)
1883-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (6882/1812). NGC Census: (3602/972). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1883-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1684/128). NGC Census: (876/96). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $760. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1883-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1674/128). NGC Census: (880/96). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $760. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1883-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1681/131). NGC Census: (880/96). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $760. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1883-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1681/131). NGC Census: (880/96). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $760. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1883-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1681/131). NGC Census: (880/96). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $760. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1883-CC $1 MS63 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (354/952). PCGS Population (920/1786). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $220. (#7145)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2, N208)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2, N208)
1883-CC $1 MS64 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (1108/672). NGC Census: (589/362). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#7145)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1883-CC $1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (295/67). PCGS Population (547/125). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#7145)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1883-CC $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (547/125). NGC Census: (295/67). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#7145)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1883-CC $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (1236/767). NGC Census: (529/242). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $540. (#97145)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1883-O $1 Partial E Reverse MS63 PCGS. Vam-22 A, Hot-50. PCGS Population (30663/35780). NGC Census: (28401/44490). Mintage: 8,725,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $38. (#7146)(Registry values: P1, N69)
1883-O $1 MS64 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (35662/8866). PCGS Population (28846/6956). Mintage: 8,725,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $50. (#7146)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1883-O $1 MS66 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (820/27). PCGS Population (620/29). Mintage: 8,725,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#7146)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1883-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (621/29). NGC Census: (828/27). Mintage: 8,725,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#7146)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1883-O $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (456/105). NGC Census: (283/60). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $290. (#97147)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1883-S $1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (552/2018). PCGS Population (513/2738). Mintage: 6,250,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $140. (#7148)(Registry values: P7, N1)
1884 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1673/293). PCGS Population (1920/404). Mintage: 14,070,875. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $235. (#7150)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1884 $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (96/36). NGC Census: (59/14). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $740. (#97151)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1884-CC $1 MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3642/836). PCGS Population (6479/1388). Mintage: 1,136,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7152)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1884-CC $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (6471/1375). NGC Census: (3645/838). Mintage: 1,136,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7152)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1884-CC $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3644/842). PCGS Population (6472/1376). Mintage: 1,136,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7152)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1884-CC $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3644/842). PCGS Population (6472/1376). Mintage: 1,136,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7152)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1884-CC $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (743/93). PCGS Population (1329/59). Mintage: 1,136,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $775. (#7152)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1884-CC $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1317/59). NGC Census: (749/93). Mintage: 1,136,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $775. (#7152)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1884-CC $1 MS64 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (659/292). PCGS Population (1151/529). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#7153)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1884-CC $1 MS64 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (659/292). PCGS Population (1151/529). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#7153)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1884-CC $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (443/86). NGC Census: (231/61). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#7153)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1884-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1104/55). NGC Census: (1455/96). Mintage: 9,730,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#7154)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1884-O $1 Repunched Mintmark MS65 ANACS. VAM-6. Top 100. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/3). (#133900)
1884-O $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (678/282). NGC Census: (545/129). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $260. (#97155)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1884-O $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (676/282). NGC Census: (544/128). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $260. (#97155)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1884-S $1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (841/2759). NGC Census: (718/3585). Mintage: 3,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $200. (#7156)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1884-S $1 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (718/3588). PCGS Population (844/2772). Mintage: 3,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $200. (#7156)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1884-S $1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (844/2772). NGC Census: (718/3588). Mintage: 3,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $200. (#7156)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1884-S $1 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (785/1981). NGC Census: (808/2781). Mintage: 3,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $280. (#7156)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P9, N491)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: P9, N491)
1884-S $1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (1162/1618). PCGS Population (1137/847). Mintage: 3,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#7156)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1884-S $1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (1137/847). NGC Census: (1162/1618). Mintage: 3,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#7156)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1884-S $1 AU55 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (28/26). PCGS Population (0/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $725. (#7157)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1885 $1 MS65 PCGS. Hot 50. VAM 1C, Pitted Reverse. PCGS Population (7/2). NGC Census: (0/0). (#133998)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1885 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (8721/1636). PCGS Population (7478/1329). Mintage: 17,787,768. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $160. (#7158)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1885 $1 MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1437/187). PCGS Population (1262/71). Mintage: 17,787,768. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#7158)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1885 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1437/187). PCGS Population (1262/71). Mintage: 17,787,768. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#7158)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1885 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1450/186). PCGS Population (1259/70). Mintage: 17,787,768. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#7158)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1885 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1259/70). NGC Census: (1450/186). Mintage: 17,787,768. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#7158)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1885 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1259/70). NGC Census: (1450/186). Mintage: 17,787,768. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#7158)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1885 $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (558/365). NGC Census: (502/257). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $290. (#97159)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1885-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (4003/11168). NGC Census: (1783/5008). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $555. (#7160)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1885-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (6531/4654). NGC Census: (2857/2155). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $600. (#7160)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1885-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (6530/4632). NGC Census: (2857/2159). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $600. (#7160)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1885-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (6538/4630). NGC Census: (2850/2158). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $600. (#7160)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1885-CC $1 MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (2857/2159). PCGS Population (6530/4632). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $600. (#7160)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1885-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (6538/4630). NGC Census: (2850/2158). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $600. (#7160)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1885-CC $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1576/582). PCGS Population (3690/940). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $960. (#7160)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1885-CC $1 MS62 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (77/458). PCGS Population (145/891). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $560. (#7161)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1885-CC $1 MS61 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (11/472). PCGS Population (42/1250). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $540. (#97161)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1885-O $1 MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3635/444). PCGS Population (2109/135). Mintage: 9,185,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $330. (#7162)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1885-O $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2109/135). NGC Census: (3635/444). Mintage: 9,185,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $330. (#7162)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1885-O $1 MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3638/442). PCGS Population (2105/135). Mintage: 9,185,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $330. (#7162)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1885-O $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (3714/444). PCGS Population (2108/135). Mintage: 9,185,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $330. (#7162)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
1885-O $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (211/35). NGC Census: (143/20). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $850. (#97163)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1885-S $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1354/4952). NGC Census: (717/2845). Mintage: 1,497,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $210. (#7164)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1885-S $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1353/4976). NGC Census: (718/2852). Mintage: 1,497,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $210. (#7164)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1885-S $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1359/1486). PCGS Population (2506/2446). Mintage: 1,497,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $260. (#7164)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5, N491)
1885-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2028/431). NGC Census: (1277/212). Mintage: 1,497,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $580. (#7164)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1885-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2010/439). NGC Census: (1273/213). Mintage: 1,497,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $580. (#7164)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1885-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2010/439). NGC Census: (1273/213). Mintage: 1,497,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $580. (#7164)(Registry values: P5, N991)
(20)1886 $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (42013/22157). PCGS Population (33461/15847). Mintage: 19,963,886. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $49. (#7166)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1886 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (3935/648). PCGS Population (2321/214). Mintage: 19,963,886. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#7166)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1886 $1 MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3935/648). PCGS Population (2321/214). Mintage: 19,963,886. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#7166)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1886 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (3995/647). PCGS Population (2320/214). Mintage: 19,963,886. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#7166)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
1886-O $1 AU55 PCGS. Top 100. VAM 1A, Clashed E. PCGS Population (20/29). NGC Census: (0/0). (#133905)(Registry values: P8, N1)
1886-O $1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (718/1885). NGC Census: (1096/1358). Mintage: 10,710,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $195. (#7168)(Registry values: P8, N1)
1886-O $1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (717/1893). NGC Census: (1094/1358). Mintage: 10,710,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $195. (#7168)(Registry values: P8, N1)
1886-O $1 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (185/1708). NGC Census: (153/1205). Mintage: 10,710,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $500. (#7168)(Registry values: P8, N991)
1886-O $1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (410/795). PCGS Population (324/1384). Mintage: 10,710,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $750. (#7168)(Registry values: P8, N991)
1886-S $1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (214/4247). NGC Census: (197/2363). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $170. (#7170)(Registry values: P6, N1)
1886-S $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (526/1613). PCGS Population (973/2943). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $300. (#7170)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
1886-S $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (975/2946). NGC Census: (527/1615). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $300. (#7170)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1886-S $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (843/772). PCGS Population (1538/1404). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $390. (#7170)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1886-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1538/1408). NGC Census: (843/772). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $390. (#7170)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1886-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1126/278). NGC Census: (647/123). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#7170)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1886-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1126/278). NGC Census: (647/123). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#7170)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1886-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1127/281). NGC Census: (650/122). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#7170)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1886-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1127/281). NGC Census: (650/122). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#7170)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1886-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1127/281). NGC Census: (650/122). Mintage: 750,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#7170)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1887 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (3073/248). PCGS Population (1239/66). Mintage: 20,290,710. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#7172)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1887 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (3128/249). PCGS Population (1240/66). Mintage: 20,290,710. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#7172)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
1887 $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (40/3). NGC Census: (48/5). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $540. (#7173)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1887 $1 MS66 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (48/5). PCGS Population (39/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $540. (#7173)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1887 $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (415/135). PCGS Population (339/198). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $300. (#97173)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1887-O $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2206/298). NGC Census: (1677/99). Mintage: 11,550,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#7176)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1887-S $1 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (1376/1009). PCGS Population (2334/1942). Mintage: 1,771,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $210. (#7180)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1887-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2338/1937). NGC Census: (1373/1012). Mintage: 1,771,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $210. (#7180)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1887-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1614/328). NGC Census: (858/151). Mintage: 1,771,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $535. (#7180)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1887-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1614/328). NGC Census: (858/151). Mintage: 1,771,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $535. (#7180)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1887-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1619/327). NGC Census: (858/151). Mintage: 1,771,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $535. (#7180)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1887-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1607/330). NGC Census: (861/151). Mintage: 1,771,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $535. (#7180)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1888 $1 MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (699/45). PCGS Population (542/11). Mintage: 19,183,832. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $550. (#7182)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1888 $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (104/49). NGC Census: (72/37). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $375. (#97183)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1888-O $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1238/39). PCGS Population (1616/178). Mintage: 12,150,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $420. (#7184)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4, N491)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4, N491)
1888-S $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (603/1780). PCGS Population (962/3447). Mintage: 657,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $290. (#7186)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
1888-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1832/1613). NGC Census: (835/946). Mintage: 657,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $350. (#7186)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1888-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1349/264). NGC Census: (829/117). Mintage: 657,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $700. (#7186)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P6, N991)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: P6, N991)
1889 $1 MS64 PCGS. VAM-22, Top-100, Bar Wing. PCGS Population (13/1). NGC Census: (0/0). (#133929)(Registry values: P3, N208)
1889 $1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1513/173). NGC Census: (1725/140). Mintage: 21,726,812. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $290. (#7188)(Registry values: P3, N491)
1889 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1726/142). PCGS Population (1518/173). Mintage: 21,726,812. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $290. (#7188)(Registry values: P3, N491)
1889 $1 MS64 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (114/29). PCGS Population (63/31). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#7189)(Registry values: P3, N491)
1889 $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (91/34). NGC Census: (57/15). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $575. (#97189)(Registry values: P3, N991)
1889-CC $1 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .94 suggests Altered Surface as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 350,000. (#7190)
1889-CC $1 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (48/4126). NGC Census: (18/2603). Mintage: 350,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AG3 : $280. (#7190)(Registry values: P9, N1)
1889-CC $1 AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (18/2606). PCGS Population (48/4131). Mintage: 350,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AG3 : $280. (#7190)(Registry values: P9, N1)
1889-CC $1 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (235/3321). NGC Census: (129/2188). Mintage: 350,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $750. (#7190)(Registry values: P9, N1)
1889-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Fine. NGC Census: (129/2188). PCGS Population (238/3328). Mintage: 350,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $750. (#7190)(Registry values: P9, N1)
1889-O $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1023/3217). NGC Census: (598/2098). Mintage: 11,875,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $160. (#7192)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1889-O $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1021/3217). NGC Census: (595/2094). Mintage: 11,875,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $160. (#7192)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1889-O $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1777/1440). NGC Census: (1197/897). Mintage: 11,875,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $325. (#7192)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1889-O $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1774/1443). NGC Census: (1198/900). Mintage: 11,875,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $325. (#7192)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1889-O $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1300/140). NGC Census: (846/51). Mintage: 11,875,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $675. (#7192)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1889-O $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1302/141). NGC Census: (848/52). Mintage: 11,875,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $675. (#7192)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1889-S $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (682/2688). PCGS Population (1077/4939). Mintage: 700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $220. (#7194)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
1889-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2306/2633). NGC Census: (1248/1440). Mintage: 700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $275. (#7194)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1889-S $1 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (1246/1445). PCGS Population (2310/2634). Mintage: 700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $275. (#7194)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1889-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2306/2629). NGC Census: (1247/1434). Mintage: 700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $275. (#7194)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1889-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2306/2629). NGC Census: (1247/1434). Mintage: 700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $275. (#7194)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1889-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2016/613). NGC Census: (1192/242). Mintage: 700,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $490. (#7194)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1890 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2915/334). NGC Census: (3446/249). Mintage: 16,802,590. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $120. (#7196)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1890 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2913/334). NGC Census: (3452/249). Mintage: 16,802,590. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $120. (#7196)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1890 $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3452/249). PCGS Population (2913/334). Mintage: 16,802,590. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $120. (#7196)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1890 $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (71/41). PCGS Population (74/80). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $380. (#97197)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1890-CC $1 Tail Bar VF35 NGC. Vam-4 Top-100. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (15/417). (#87198)(Registry values: P6)
1890-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (38/4072). PCGS Population (67/8407). Mintage: 2,309,041. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $170. (#7198)(Registry values: P5, N1)
1890-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (3057/2211). NGC Census: (1299/942). Mintage: 2,309,041. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $665. (#7198)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1890-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (3056/2205). NGC Census: (1301/952). Mintage: 2,309,041. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $665. (#7198)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1890-CC $1 MS62 Prooflike ANACS. NGC Census: (66/142). PCGS Population (114/217). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $530. (#7199)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1890-O $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2368/166). PCGS Population (2994/426). Mintage: 10,701,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#7200)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1890-O $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2987/424). NGC Census: (2376/166). Mintage: 10,701,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#7200)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1890-O $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2995/429). NGC Census: (2379/166). Mintage: 10,701,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#7200)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1890-O $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2377/166). PCGS Population (2987/428). Mintage: 10,701,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#7200)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1890-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2598/733). NGC Census: (1882/350). Mintage: 8,230,373. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#7202)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1890-S $1 MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (1882/350). PCGS Population (2598/733). Mintage: 8,230,373. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $240. (#7202)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1890-S $1 MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (304/46). PCGS Population (597/136). Mintage: 8,230,373. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $865. (#7202)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1891 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1486/109). NGC Census: (1025/78). Mintage: 8,694,206. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $520. (#7204)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1891-CC $1 --Polished--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (43/6235). PCGS Population (80/11578). Mintage: 1,618,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $150. (#7206)(Registry values: P6, N1)
1891-CC $1 AU53 NGC. Spitting Eagle. VAM-3. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: (49/6186). PCGS Population (66/11512). Mintage: 1,618,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $154. (#7206)(Registry values: P6, N1)
1891-CC $1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (179/11350). NGC Census: (107/6078). Mintage: 1,618,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $165. (#7206)(Registry values: P6, N1)
1891-CC $1 MS62 NGC. Vam-3 Top-100, Spitting Eagle. NGC Census: (1508/3645). PCGS Population (2401/7577). Mintage: 1,618,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $415. (#7206)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
1891-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (4133/3414). NGC Census: (2065/1576). Mintage: 1,618,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $560. (#7206)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1891-CC $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (4125/3405). NGC Census: (2067/1580). Mintage: 1,618,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $560. (#7206)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1891-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2928/496). NGC Census: (1427/152). Mintage: 1,618,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1050. (#7206)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1891-O $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (964/3135). NGC Census: (740/2275). Mintage: 7,954,529. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $175. (#7208)(Registry values: P7, N208)
1891-O $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1846/1289). NGC Census: (1300/975). Mintage: 7,954,529. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $265. (#7208)(Registry values: P7, N491)
1891-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1731/432). NGC Census: (1191/219). Mintage: 5,296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#7210)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1891-S $1 MS63 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (71/41). PCGS Population (49/32). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $460. (#97211)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1892 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1581/1446). NGC Census: (949/790). Mintage: 1,037,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $350. (#7212)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1892 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1586/1460). NGC Census: (950/788). Mintage: 1,037,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $350. (#7212)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1892 $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (949/790). PCGS Population (1581/1446). Mintage: 1,037,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $350. (#7212)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1892 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1583/1449). NGC Census: (946/790). Mintage: 1,037,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $350. (#7212)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1892 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1583/1449). NGC Census: (946/790). Mintage: 1,037,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $350. (#7212)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1892 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1583/1449). NGC Census: (946/790). Mintage: 1,037,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $350. (#7212)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1892 $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (698/90). PCGS Population (1251/209). Mintage: 1,037,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $830. (#7212)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N991)
1892 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1238/211). NGC Census: (702/88). Mintage: 1,037,245. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $830. (#7212)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1892-CC $1 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (34/6343). NGC Census: (15/3648). Mintage: 1,352,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $260. (#7214)(Registry values: P7, N1)
1892-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (25/3585). PCGS Population (82/6163). Mintage: 1,352,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $410. (#7214)(Registry values: P7, N1)
1892-O $1 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (568/2587). PCGS Population (941/3982). Mintage: 2,744,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $210. (#7216)(Registry values: P7, N208)
1892-O $1 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (1358/1229). PCGS Population (2202/1780). Mintage: 2,744,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#7216)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P7, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P7, N491)
1892-O $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1359/1240). PCGS Population (2195/1784). Mintage: 2,744,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#7216)(Registry values: P7, N491)
1892-S $1 --Improperly Cleaned--Details NGC. XF Details. NGC Census: (271/1702). PCGS Population (359/1498). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $280. (#7218)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P8, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P8, N491)
1892-S $1 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (271/1707). PCGS Population (363/1502). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $280. (#7218)(Registry values: P8, N491)
1892-S $1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (723/775). NGC Census: (808/894). Mintage: 1,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $593. (#7218)(Registry values: P8, N491)
1893 $1 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 389,792. (#7220)(Registry values: P7, N7)
1893 $1 Double Stars XF45 ANACS. Top 100, Vam-4. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (12/35). (#133942)(Registry values: P7, N1)
1893 $1 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (189/2558). PCGS Population (284/4018). Mintage: 389,792. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $235. (#7220)(Registry values: P7, N1)
1893 $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (579/736). PCGS Population (1154/1328). Mintage: 389,792. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $975. (#7220)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P7, N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P7, N991)
1893-CC $1 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 677,000. (#7222)(Registry values: P8, N8)
1893-CC $1 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (113/3942). NGC Census: (88/2027). Mintage: 677,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $602. (#7222)(Registry values: P8, N1)
1893-CC $1 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (104/1923). PCGS Population (144/3798). Mintage: 677,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $745. (#7222)(Registry values: P8, N1)
1893-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (111/1731). PCGS Population (165/3464). Mintage: 677,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,075. (#7222)(Registry values: P8, N1)
1893-CC $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (112/1737). PCGS Population (165/3450). Mintage: 677,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,075. (#7222)(Registry values: P8, N1)
1893-O $1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (228/1704). NGC Census: (151/1306). Mintage: 300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $544. (#7224)(Registry values: P8, N1)
1893-O $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (96/1211). PCGS Population (158/1547). Mintage: 300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $700. (#7224)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P8, N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P8, N991)
1893-O $1 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (150/1060). PCGS Population (156/1390). Mintage: 300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $750. (#7224)(Registry values: P8, N991)
1893-S $1 --Polished, Rim Damaged--NGC Details. Fine. NGC Census: (135/1191). PCGS Population (319/2467). Mintage: 100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $3,500. (#7226)(Registry values: P10, N1)
1894-O $1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (448/1545). NGC Census: (390/1496). Mintage: 1,723,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $260. (#7230)(Registry values: P7, N491)
1894-O $1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (424/1121). NGC Census: (624/872). Mintage: 1,723,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $321. (#7230)(Registry values: P7, N491)
1894-O $1 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (206/553). PCGS Population (166/888). Mintage: 1,723,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $815. (#7230)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P7, N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P7, N991)
1894-S $1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (100/1749). PCGS Population (158/3030). Mintage: 1,260,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#7232)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1894-S $1 --Obverse Damage--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (56/1532). PCGS Population (72/2803). Mintage: 1,260,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $520. (#7232)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1895-O $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (49/2877). PCGS Population (125/3063). Mintage: 450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $370. (#7236)(Registry values: P9, N1)
1895-O $1 VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (49/2879). PCGS Population (125/3067). Mintage: 450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $370. (#7236)(Registry values: P9, N1)
1895-O $1 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (125/3067). NGC Census: (49/2879). Mintage: 450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $370. (#7236)(Registry values: P9, N1)
1895-O $1 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (104/2955). NGC Census: (81/2785). Mintage: 450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF25: $388. (#7236)(Registry values: P9, N1)
1895-O $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (243/2361). PCGS Population (352/2250). Mintage: 450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $500. (#7236)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1895-O $1 --Whizzed--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (243/2368). PCGS Population (353/2253). Mintage: 450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $500. (#7236)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1895-O $1 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (602/1765). PCGS Population (652/1597). Mintage: 450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $658. (#7236)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1895-O $1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (325/124). NGC Census: (509/110). Mintage: 450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $3,150. (#7236)(Registry values: P9, N991)
1895-S $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (23/1157). PCGS Population (73/1982). Mintage: 400,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $475. (#7238)(Registry values: P8, N1)
1896 $1 MS66 ANACS. NGC Census: (565/52). PCGS Population (629/24). Mintage: 9,976,762. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $460. (#7240)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1896-O $1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (783/1158). NGC Census: (1159/1095). Mintage: 4,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $350. (#7242)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1896-O $1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (782/1148). NGC Census: (1159/1097). Mintage: 4,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $350. (#7242)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1896-O $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (196/901). PCGS Population (113/1035). Mintage: 4,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,075. (#7242)(Registry values: P9, N1793)
1896-O $1 AU55 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (3/24). PCGS Population (0/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $240. (#7243)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1896-S $1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (46/1511). NGC Census: (51/779). Mintage: 5,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $635. (#7244)(Registry values: P7, N991)
1897 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (259/16). NGC Census: (165/10). Mintage: 2,822,731. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $925. (#7246)(Registry values: P3, N1793)
1897 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (259/16). NGC Census: (165/10). Mintage: 2,822,731. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $925. (#7246)(Registry values: P3, N1793)
1897-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2639/1236). NGC Census: (1973/769). Mintage: 5,825,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $130. (#7250)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1897-S $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1008/228). NGC Census: (651/118). Mintage: 5,825,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $525. (#7250)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1897-S $1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (103/23). PCGS Population (131/24). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $635. (#7251)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1898 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1955/556). NGC Census: (2185/407). Mintage: 5,884,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $175. (#7252)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1898 $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (527/27). NGC Census: (394/16). Mintage: 5,884,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $615. (#7252)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1898 $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (529/27). NGC Census: (393/16). Mintage: 5,884,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $615. (#7252)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1898 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (528/28). NGC Census: (391/16). Mintage: 5,884,735. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $615. (#7252)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1898-O $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1642/154). PCGS Population (1738/140). Mintage: 4,440,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#7254)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1898-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1743/140). NGC Census: (1643/154). Mintage: 4,440,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#7254)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1898-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1740/140). NGC Census: (1638/154). Mintage: 4,440,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $310. (#7254)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1898-O $1 MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (143/41). NGC Census: (59/17). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $825. (#97255)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1898-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (990/1538). NGC Census: (495/655). Mintage: 4,102,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $370. (#7256)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1898-S $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (548/108). PCGS Population (1089/443). Mintage: 4,102,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $555. (#7256)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1899 $1 MS63 PCGS. NGC Census: (2059/3111). PCGS Population (3125/4494). Mintage: 330,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $270. (#7258)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1899 $1 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (2059/3113). PCGS Population (3127/4491). Mintage: 330,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $270. (#7258)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4, N208)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P4, N208)
1899 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (3128/4489). NGC Census: (2058/3109). Mintage: 330,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $270. (#7258)(Registry values: P4, N208)
1899 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3303/1188). NGC Census: (2487/626). Mintage: 330,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7258)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1899 $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2488/627). PCGS Population (3302/1183). Mintage: 330,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7258)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1899 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3304/1185). NGC Census: (2484/625). Mintage: 330,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7258)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1899 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (545/80). PCGS Population (980/205). Mintage: 330,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $840. (#7258)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1899 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (545/80). PCGS Population (980/205). Mintage: 330,846. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $840. (#7258)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1899-O $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (910/91). PCGS Population (1105/88). Mintage: 12,290,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $330. (#7260)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1899-O $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (910/91). PCGS Population (1108/88). Mintage: 12,290,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $330. (#7260)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
1899-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1107/88). NGC Census: (911/91). Mintage: 12,290,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $330. (#7260)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1899-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1107/88). NGC Census: (911/91). Mintage: 12,290,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $330. (#7260)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1899-S $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (245/1295). PCGS Population (397/2639). Mintage: 2,562,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $310. (#7262)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5, N491)
1899-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1150/468). NGC Census: (603/174). Mintage: 2,562,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $610. (#7262)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1900 $1 MS64 PCGS. Hot 50. VAM 16A. Two Olive Reverse. PCGS Population (11/2). NGC Census: (0/0). (#134025)(Registry values: P2, N208)
1900 $1 MS64 PCGS. Two Olive Reverse. VAM 16A, Hot 50. PCGS Population (11/2). NGC Census: (0/0). (#134025)(Registry values: P2, N208)
1900 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (506/35). PCGS Population (512/17). Mintage: 8,830,912. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $565. (#7264)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1900 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (520/17). NGC Census: (514/35). Mintage: 8,830,912. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $565. (#7264)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2, N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2, N991)
1900-O $1 MS65 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (5549/929). PCGS Population (5465/877). Mintage: 12,590,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $155. (#7266)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1900-O $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (864/65). PCGS Population (848/29). Mintage: 12,590,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $440. (#7266)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1900-O $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (848/29). NGC Census: (864/65). Mintage: 12,590,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $440. (#7266)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1900-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (843/29). NGC Census: (867/65). Mintage: 12,590,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $440. (#7266)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N991)
1900-O/CC $1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (93/4483). NGC Census: (80/1805). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $330. (#7268)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1900-O/CC $1 MS64 NGC. Top-100. NGC Census: (724/174). PCGS Population (1746/765). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $865. (#7268)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1900-S $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (730/984). PCGS Population (1324/1999). Mintage: 3,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $325. (#7270)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P5, N491)
1900-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1324/1993). NGC Census: (729/988). Mintage: 3,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $325. (#7270)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1900-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1423/569). NGC Census: (808/175). Mintage: 3,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $510. (#7270)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1900-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1423/569). NGC Census: (808/175). Mintage: 3,540,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $510. (#7270)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1901 $1 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (282/2691). PCGS Population (376/2421). Mintage: 6,962,813. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $225. (#7272)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1901 $1 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (396/2015). NGC Census: (363/2324). Mintage: 6,962,813. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $275. (#7272)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1901 $1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (649/1675). PCGS Population (743/1280). Mintage: 6,962,813. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $400. (#7272)(Registry values: P9, N491)
1901 $1 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (1085/596). PCGS Population (710/582). Mintage: 6,962,813. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $785. (#7272)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P9, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P9, N491)
1901-O $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (375/11). PCGS Population (427/3). Mintage: 13,320,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $685. (#7274)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2, N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2, N1793)
1901-O $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (141/11). NGC Census: (153/15). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#7275)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1901-S $1 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (101/1300). PCGS Population (85/2353). Mintage: 2,284,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $425. (#7276)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
1902 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1260/411). NGC Census: (801/182). Mintage: 7,994,777. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7278)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1902 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1250/412). NGC Census: (801/183). Mintage: 7,994,777. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7278)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1902 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (801/183). PCGS Population (1250/412). Mintage: 7,994,777. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7278)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1902 $1 MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (169/14). PCGS Population (391/20). Mintage: 7,994,777. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $825. (#7278)(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1902 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (392/20). NGC Census: (169/14). Mintage: 7,994,777. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $825. (#7278)(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1902-O $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (5365/460). PCGS Population (3764/446). Mintage: 8,636,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $140. (#7280)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1902-O $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (440/6). NGC Census: (440/21). Mintage: 8,636,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#7280)(Registry values: P1, N991)
1902-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (440/6). NGC Census: (443/21). Mintage: 8,636,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#7280)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N991)
1902-S $1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (100/3670). NGC Census: (83/2033). Mintage: 1,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $250. (#7282)(Registry values: P6, N1)
1902-S $1 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (142/1892). PCGS Population (119/3543). Mintage: 1,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $275. (#7282)(Registry values: P6, N1)
1902-S $1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (86/1788). PCGS Population (93/3416). Mintage: 1,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $350. (#7282)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P6, N491)
1902-S $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (658/849). PCGS Population (1285/1596). Mintage: 1,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $480. (#7282)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1902-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1288/1600). NGC Census: (660/846). Mintage: 1,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $480. (#7282)(Registry values: P6, N491)
1902-S $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (741/111). PCGS Population (1296/295). Mintage: 1,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $780. (#7282)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1902-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1303/297). NGC Census: (736/110). Mintage: 1,530,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $780. (#7282)(Registry values: P6, N991)
1903 $1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2610/855). NGC Census: (2064/564). Mintage: 4,652,755. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $250. (#7284)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1903 $1 MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (2064/564). PCGS Population (2605/852). Mintage: 4,652,755. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $250. (#7284)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1903 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2612/854). NGC Census: (2066/561). Mintage: 4,652,755. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $250. (#7284)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1903 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (791/64). NGC Census: (477/87). Mintage: 4,652,755. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $460. (#7284)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1903 $1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (791/64). NGC Census: (477/87). Mintage: 4,652,755. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $460. (#7284)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1903 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (472/87). PCGS Population (791/63). Mintage: 4,652,755. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $460. (#7284)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1903 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (472/87). PCGS Population (791/63). Mintage: 4,652,755. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $460. (#7284)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1903-O $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2506/6073). NGC Census: (1206/3747). Mintage: 4,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $375. (#7286)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1903-O $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3566/2491). NGC Census: (2179/1569). Mintage: 4,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#7286)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1903-O $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1875/614). NGC Census: (1194/377). Mintage: 4,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#7286)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1903-O $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1880/616). NGC Census: (1193/376). Mintage: 4,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $610. (#7286)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1903-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (559/57). NGC Census: (342/34). Mintage: 4,450,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $825. (#7286)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1904 $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (547/2038). PCGS Population (767/2671). Mintage: 2,788,650. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $140. (#7290)(Registry values: P5, N208)
1904 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1391/1280). NGC Census: (1096/942). Mintage: 2,788,650. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $220. (#7290)(Registry values: P5, N491)
1904 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1095/185). NGC Census: (843/92). Mintage: 2,788,650. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $570. (#7290)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1904 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1095/185). NGC Census: (850/92). Mintage: 2,788,650. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $570. (#7290)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1904 $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (850/92). PCGS Population (1095/185). Mintage: 2,788,650. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $570. (#7290)(Registry values: P5, N991)
1904-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (747/27). NGC Census: (1170/78). Mintage: 3,720,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $340. (#7292)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1, N491)
1904-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (736/27). NGC Census: (1168/78). Mintage: 3,720,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $340. (#7292)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1904-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (736/27). NGC Census: (1168/78). Mintage: 3,720,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $340. (#7292)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1904-O $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (737/27). NGC Census: (1166/78). Mintage: 3,720,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $340. (#7292)(Registry values: P1, N491)
1921 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (8224/709). PCGS Population (5209/520). Mintage: 44,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $120. (#7296)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1921 $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (8224/709). PCGS Population (5209/520). Mintage: 44,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $120. (#7296)(Registry values: P1, N208)
1921-D $1 AU58 PCGS. TRU_T Variety. VAM-1A, Top 100. PCGS Population (4/33). NGC Census: (0/0). (#133970)(Registry values: P3, N1)
1921-D $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3989/1501). NGC Census: (4527/1970). Mintage: 20,345,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $115. (#7298)(Registry values: P3, N208)
1921-D $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1310/203). NGC Census: (1734/243). Mintage: 20,345,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $315. (#7298)(Registry values: P3, N491)
1921-D $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (195/5). NGC Census: (229/9). Mintage: 20,345,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $1,050. (#7298)(Registry values: P3, N1793)
1921-S $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (709/25). NGC Census: (687/54). Mintage: 21,695,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $840. (#7300)(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1921-S $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (710/25). NGC Census: (684/54). Mintage: 21,695,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $840. (#7300)(Registry values: P4, N1793)
1921-S $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (715/25). NGC Census: (684/54). Mintage: 21,695,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $840. (#7300)(Registry values: P4, N1793)
Peace Dollars
1921 $1 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (387/7957). PCGS Population (249/9511). Mintage: 1,006,473. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $230. (#7356)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1921 $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1404/6548). PCGS Population (1668/7829). Mintage: 1,006,473. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $260. (#7356)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1921 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (3154/4686). NGC Census: (2378/4174). Mintage: 1,006,473. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $370. (#7356)(Registry values: N491)
1921 $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (2378/4174). PCGS Population (3154/4686). Mintage: 1,006,473. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $370. (#7356)(Registry values: N491)
1921 $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (3426/1258). NGC Census: (3080/1086). Mintage: 1,006,473. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $630. (#7356)(Registry values: N991)
1921 $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3086/1088). PCGS Population (3429/1257). Mintage: 1,006,473. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $630. (#7356)(Registry values: N991)
1921 $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3080/1086). PCGS Population (3426/1258). Mintage: 1,006,473. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $630. (#7356)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1921 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3447/1260). NGC Census: (3079/1089). Mintage: 1,006,473. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $630. (#7356)(Registry values: N991)
1921 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3426/1258). NGC Census: (3080/1086). Mintage: 1,006,473. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $630. (#7356)(Registry values: N991)
1922 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (5251/558). NGC Census: (10068/725). Mintage: 51,737,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $112. (#7357)(Registry values: N208)
1922 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (536/21). NGC Census: (713/15). Mintage: 51,737,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $525. (#7357)(Registry values: N991)
1922-D $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1022/144). NGC Census: (765/203). Mintage: 15,063,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#7358)(Registry values: N491)
1922-D $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1017/143). NGC Census: (766/201). Mintage: 15,063,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#7358)(Registry values: N491)
1922-S $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1558/227). PCGS Population (1544/267). Mintage: 17,475,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#7359)(Registry values: N491)
1922-S $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1556/227). PCGS Population (1540/266). Mintage: 17,475,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#7359)(Registry values: N491)
1922-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1548/268). NGC Census: (1569/229). Mintage: 17,475,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#7359)(Registry values: N491)
1922-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1548/268). NGC Census: (1569/229). Mintage: 17,475,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $200. (#7359)(Registry values: N491)
1923 $1 MS66 ICG. NGC Census: (1731/57). PCGS Population (1527/49). Mintage: 30,800,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#7360)(Registry values: N991)
1923 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1739/57). PCGS Population (1529/49). Mintage: 30,800,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#7360)(Registry values: N991)
1923 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1527/49). NGC Census: (1731/57). Mintage: 30,800,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#7360)(Registry values: N991)
1923 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1529/49). NGC Census: (1739/57). Mintage: 30,800,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#7360)(Registry values: N991)
1923 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1529/49). NGC Census: (1739/57). Mintage: 30,800,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#7360)(Registry values: N991)
1923-D $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1249/458). NGC Census: (913/236). Mintage: 6,811,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $230. (#7361)(Registry values: N491)
1923-D $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1237/458). NGC Census: (915/236). Mintage: 6,811,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $230. (#7361)(Registry values: N491)
1923-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1610/115). NGC Census: (1636/76). Mintage: 19,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $245. (#7362)(Registry values: N491)
1923-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1610/115). NGC Census: (1640/77). Mintage: 19,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $245. (#7362)(Registry values: N491)
1923-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1620/115). NGC Census: (1638/77). Mintage: 19,020,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $245. (#7362)(Registry values: N491)
1924-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1253/1175). NGC Census: (661/833). Mintage: 1,728,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $410. (#7364)(Registry values: N491)
1924-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1257/1179). NGC Census: (659/832). Mintage: 1,728,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $410. (#7364)(Registry values: N491)
1925 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1192/56). PCGS Population (1367/70). Mintage: 10,198,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $515. (#7365)(Registry values: N991)
1925 $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1195/56). PCGS Population (1373/70). Mintage: 10,198,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $515. (#7365)(Registry values: N991)
1925-S $1 MS63 ICG. Vam-3, DDR. NGC Census: (1362/1530). PCGS Population (2265/1616). Mintage: 1,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $180. (#7366)(Registry values: N208)
1925-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2265/1616). NGC Census: (1362/1530). Mintage: 1,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $180. (#7366)(Registry values: N208)
1925-S $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1362/1530). PCGS Population (2265/1616). Mintage: 1,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $180. (#7366)(Registry values: N208)
1925-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1580/36). NGC Census: (1474/58). Mintage: 1,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#7366)(Registry values: N991)
1925-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1575/36). NGC Census: (1473/58). Mintage: 1,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#7366)(Registry values: N991)
1925-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1580/36). NGC Census: (1472/58). Mintage: 1,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#7366)(Registry values: N991)
1925-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1580/36). NGC Census: (1472/58). Mintage: 1,610,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $650. (#7366)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1926 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1139/156). NGC Census: (593/45). Mintage: 1,939,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $385. (#7367)(Registry values: N491)
1926 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1139/155). NGC Census: (593/45). Mintage: 1,939,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $385. (#7367)(Registry values: N491)
1926 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1139/155). NGC Census: (593/45). Mintage: 1,939,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $385. (#7367)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1134/2259). NGC Census: (594/1497). Mintage: 2,348,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $140. (#7368)(Registry values: N208)
1926-D $1 MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (926/571). PCGS Population (1461/813). Mintage: 2,348,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $265. (#7368)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1475/815). NGC Census: (927/574). Mintage: 2,348,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $265. (#7368)(Registry values: N491)
1926-D $1 MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (457/114). PCGS Population (637/176). Mintage: 2,348,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $655. (#7368)(Registry values: N991)
1926-D $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (636/171). NGC Census: (458/114). Mintage: 2,348,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $655. (#7368)(Registry values: N991)
1926-D $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (636/171). NGC Census: (457/113). Mintage: 2,348,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $655. (#7368)(Registry values: N991)
1926-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1782/615). NGC Census: (1587/387). Mintage: 6,980,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $195. (#7369)(Registry values: N491)
1926-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1783/616). NGC Census: (1589/386). Mintage: 6,980,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $195. (#7369)(Registry values: N491)
1926-S $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1589/386). PCGS Population (1783/616). Mintage: 6,980,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $195. (#7369)(Registry values: N491)
1926-S $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (551/65). NGC Census: (349/37). Mintage: 6,980,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $810. (#7369)(Registry values: N991)
1927 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1997/1737). NGC Census: (1244/906). Mintage: 848,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $145. (#7370)(Registry values: N208)
1927 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1998/1742). NGC Census: (1242/906). Mintage: 848,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $145. (#7370)(Registry values: N208)
1927 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1452/265). NGC Census: (809/89). Mintage: 848,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $410. (#7370)(Registry values: N491)
1927-D $1 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (651/751). PCGS Population (1338/1185). Mintage: 1,268,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#7371)(Registry values: N491)
1927-D $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1338/1184). NGC Census: (652/754). Mintage: 1,268,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#7371)(Registry values: N491)
1927-D $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1337/1187). NGC Census: (651/755). Mintage: 1,268,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#7371)(Registry values: N491)
1927-D $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (651/755). PCGS Population (1337/1187). Mintage: 1,268,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#7371)(Registry values: N491)
1927-D $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (680/75). PCGS Population (1052/135). Mintage: 1,268,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $785. (#7371)(Registry values: N991)
1927-S $1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (131/2410). PCGS Population (141/3743). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $135. (#7372)(Registry values: N208)
1927-S $1 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (884/1056). PCGS Population (1629/1276). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $360. (#7372)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1927-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1629/1272). NGC Census: (885/1056). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $360. (#7372)(Registry values: N491)
1927-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1629/1276). NGC Census: (884/1056). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $360. (#7372)(Registry values: N491)
1927-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1629/1276). NGC Census: (884/1056). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $360. (#7372)(Registry values: N491)
1927-S $1 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (884/1056). PCGS Population (1629/1276). Mintage: 866,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $360. (#7372)(Registry values: N491)
1928 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--Details NGC. AU Details. NGC Census: (30/4341). PCGS Population (104/6512). Mintage: 360,649. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $330. (#7373)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1928 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (30/4341). PCGS Population (104/6512). Mintage: 360,649. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $330. (#7373)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1928 $1 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (573/3537). PCGS Population (737/5317). Mintage: 360,649. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $380. (#7373)(Registry values: N491)
1928 $1 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (573/3538). PCGS Population (744/5300). Mintage: 360,649. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $380. (#7373)(Registry values: N491)
1928 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (66/3470). PCGS Population (77/5224). Mintage: 360,649. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $450. (#7373)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1928 $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1000/2097). PCGS Population (1264/3714). Mintage: 360,649. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $520. (#7373)(Registry values: N491)
1928 $1 MS63 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1161/938). PCGS Population (1904/1809). Mintage: 360,649. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $710. (#7373)(Registry values: N491)
1928 $1 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (1160/943). PCGS Population (1907/1824). Mintage: 360,649. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $710. (#7373)(Registry values: N491)
1928 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1905/1804). NGC Census: (1162/939). Mintage: 360,649. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $710. (#7373)(Registry values: N491)
1928 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1907/1807). NGC Census: (1160/937). Mintage: 360,649. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $710. (#7373)(Registry values: N491)
1928-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1788/1659). NGC Census: (1173/1201). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $390. (#7374)(Registry values: N491)
1928-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1788/1663). NGC Census: (1169/1199). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $390. (#7374)(Registry values: N491)
1928-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1788/1663). NGC Census: (1169/1199). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $390. (#7374)(Registry values: N491)
1928-S $1 MS64 ICG. NGC Census: (1161/40). PCGS Population (1612/47). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $875. (#7374)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1154/40). PCGS Population (1622/47). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $875. (#7374)(Registry values: N991)
1928-S $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1159/40). PCGS Population (1616/47). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $875. (#7374)(Registry values: N991)
1934 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1494/2224). NGC Census: (998/1790). Mintage: 954,057. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $190. (#7375)(Registry values: N208)
1934 $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1497/2232). NGC Census: (998/1792). Mintage: 954,057. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $190. (#7375)(Registry values: N208)
1934 $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (998/1792). PCGS Population (1497/2232). Mintage: 954,057. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $190. (#7375)(Registry values: N208)
1934 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1531/692). NGC Census: (1422/365). Mintage: 954,057. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $325. (#7375)(Registry values: N491)
1934 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (564/131). NGC Census: (335/32). Mintage: 954,057. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $760. (#7375)(Registry values: N1793)
1934 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (564/131). NGC Census: (335/32). Mintage: 954,057. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $760. (#7375)(Registry values: N1793)
1934-D $1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (860/2881). NGC Census: (684/1935). Mintage: 1,569,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $190. (#7376)(Registry values: N208)
1934-D $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1298/1572). NGC Census: (1005/927). Mintage: 1,569,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $325. (#7376)(Registry values: N491)
1934-D $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1298/1572). NGC Census: (1005/927). Mintage: 1,569,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $325. (#7376)(Registry values: N491)
1934-D $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1297/1575). NGC Census: (1005/927). Mintage: 1,569,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $325. (#7376)(Registry values: N491)
1934-D $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1297/1575). NGC Census: (1005/927). Mintage: 1,569,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $325. (#7376)(Registry values: N491)
1934-D $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1124/465). NGC Census: (691/232). Mintage: 1,569,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $510. (#7376)(Registry values: N991)
1934-D $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1113/462). NGC Census: (693/234). Mintage: 1,569,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $510. (#7376)(Registry values: N991)
1934-S $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (133/1673). PCGS Population (202/2531). Mintage: 1,011,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $375. (#7377)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1934-S $1 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (126/2397). NGC Census: (109/1567). Mintage: 1,011,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $430. (#7377)(Registry values: N991)
1934-S $1 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (219/1344). PCGS Population (262/2137). Mintage: 1,011,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $500. (#7377)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1934-S $1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (219/1348). PCGS Population (262/2135). Mintage: 1,011,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $500. (#7377)(Registry values: N991)
1935 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1944/861). NGC Census: (1684/695). Mintage: 1,576,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $175. (#7378)(Registry values: N208)
1935 $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1940/863). NGC Census: (1682/696). Mintage: 1,576,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $175. (#7378)(Registry values: N208)
1935 $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (702/159). NGC Census: (636/59). Mintage: 1,576,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $545. (#7378)(Registry values: N991)
1935 $1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (702/159). NGC Census: (637/58). Mintage: 1,576,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $545. (#7378)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Classic Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1935-S $1 MS63 PCGS. Three Rays. PCGS Population (930/1966). NGC Census: (520/1261). Mintage: 1,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $320. (#7379)(Registry values: N491)
1935-S $1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (931/1965). NGC Census: (519/1261). Mintage: 1,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $320. (#7379)(Registry values: N491)
1935-S $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (519/1261). PCGS Population (931/1965). Mintage: 1,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $320. (#7379)(Registry values: N491)
1935-S $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (840/419). PCGS Population (1297/680). Mintage: 1,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7379)(Registry values: N991)
1935-S $1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1297/680). NGC Census: (840/419). Mintage: 1,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#7379)(Registry values: N991)
1935-S $1 MS65 PCGS. Four Rays. PCGS Population (564/111). NGC Census: (367/55). Mintage: 1,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $975. (#7379)(Registry values: N1793)
1935-S $1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (563/111). NGC Census: (367/55). Mintage: 1,964,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $975. (#7379)(Registry values: N1793)
Eisenhower Dollars
1971-S $1 Silver MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (324/2). NGC Census: (68/1). Mintage: 2,600,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $210. (#7408)(Registry values: N208)
1972 $1 Type One MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (244/4). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $92. (#87409)
1972 $1 Type Two MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (420/410). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $160. (#97409)
1972 $1 Type Two MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (362/48). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#97409)
1972 $1 Type Three MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (375/16). NGC Census: (837/22). Mintage: 75,890,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $130. (#7409)(Registry values: N69)
1973-D $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (241/10). NGC Census: (46/2). Mintage: 2,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $160. (#7413)(Registry values: N14)
1976 $1 Type One MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (450/22). NGC Census: (180/15). Mintage: 4,019,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $140. (#7418)(Registry values: N14)
1976 $1 Type One MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (450/22). NGC Census: (180/15). Mintage: 4,019,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $140. (#7418)(Registry values: N14)
1976 $1 Type Two MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (373/9). NGC Census: (285/2). Mintage: 113,318,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $140. (#7419)(Registry values: N69)
1976 $1 Type Two MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (373/9). NGC Census: (285/2). Mintage: 113,318,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $140. (#7419)(Registry values: N69)
1976-S $1 Silver MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (357/0). NGC Census: (63/0). Mintage: 11,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS68: $300. (#7422)(Registry values: N491)
1977 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (772/14). NGC Census: (273/6). Mintage: 12,596,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $140. (#7423)(Registry values: N14)
1977-D $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (393/5). NGC Census: (127/3). Mintage: 32,983,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $185. (#7424)(Registry values: N14)
1978 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (296/5). NGC Census: (120/5). Mintage: 25,702,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $130. (#7425)(Registry values: N14)
1978 $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (296/5). NGC Census: (120/5). Mintage: 25,702,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $130. (#7425)(Registry values: N14)
1978-D $1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (442/1). NGC Census: (178/2). Mintage: 33,012,890. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $165. (#7426)(Registry values: N14)
Susan B. Anthony Dollars
1999-D SBA$ MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (112/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS68: $220. (#9582)(Registry values: P1)
Proof Sacagawea Dollars
2000-S $1 Sacagawea PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (283). NGC Census: (1366). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $220. (#99598)(Registry values: P1)
2001-S $1 Sacagawea PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (329). NGC Census: (956). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $240. (#99599)(Registry values: P1)
Gold Dollars
1849 G$1 No L AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/267). NGC Census: (4/316). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $292. (#7501)(Registry values: P4)
1849 G$1 Open Wreath AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (77/921). NGC Census: (45/1580). Mintage: 687,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $225. (#7502)(Registry values: N491)
1849 G$1 Open Wreath MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (440/638). PCGS Population (227/478). Mintage: 687,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $600. (#7502)(Registry values: N1793)
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/103). NGC Census: (0/0). (#7503)(Registry values: P4)
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/216). NGC Census: (14/535). Mintage: 215,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $275. (#7508)(Registry values: N991)
1849-O G$1 Open Wreath AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (47/150). NGC Census: (59/444). Mintage: 215,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $380. (#7508)(Registry values: N991)
1851 G$1 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (370/2965). PCGS Population (315/1634). Mintage: 3,317,671. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $230. (#7513)(Registry values: N491)
1851 G$1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1129/1016). PCGS Population (476/848). Mintage: 3,317,671. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $340. (#7513)(Registry values: N991)
1851-O G$1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (65/219). NGC Census: (69/596). Mintage: 290,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $275. (#7516)(Registry values: N491)
1851-O G$1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (106/244). PCGS Population (25/134). Mintage: 290,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $785. (#7516)(Registry values: N1793)
1852 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (367/1283). NGC Census: (406/2657). Mintage: 2,045,351. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $230. (#7517)(Registry values: N491)
1852 G$1 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (406/2655). PCGS Population (367/1285). Mintage: 2,045,351. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $230. (#7517)(Registry values: N491)
1852 G$1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1034/850). PCGS Population (448/605). Mintage: 2,045,351. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $340. (#7517)(Registry values: N991)
1853 G$1 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (1045/7074). PCGS Population (1084/3389). Mintage: 4,076,051. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $230. (#7521)(Registry values: N491)
1853 G$1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1924/4925). PCGS Population (459/2767). Mintage: 4,076,051. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $265. (#7521)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1853 G$1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (875/714). NGC Census: (1150/998). Mintage: 4,076,051. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $930. (#7521)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1854 G$1 Type One MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (470/514). NGC Census: (1096/801). Mintage: 855,502. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $340. (#7525)(Registry values: N991)
1854 G$1 Type One MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (449/352). PCGS Population (302/212). Mintage: 855,502. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $930. (#7525)(Registry values: N1793)
1854 G$1 Type Two--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (58/4949). PCGS Population (132/3058). Mintage: 783,943. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $340. (#7531)(Registry values: N991)
1854 G$1 Type Two--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (179/4643). PCGS Population (349/2452). Mintage: 783,943. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $420. (#7531)(Registry values: N991)
1854 G$1 Type Two AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (524/1662). NGC Census: (798/3581). Mintage: 783,943. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $510. (#7531)(Registry values: N991)
1854 G$1 Type Two AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (798/3581). PCGS Population (524/1662). Mintage: 783,943. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $510. (#7531)(Registry values: N991)
1854 G$1 Type Two AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2077/1504). PCGS Population (498/1164). Mintage: 783,943. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $775. (#7531)(Registry values: N991)
1854 G$1 Type Two AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2079/1506). PCGS Population (498/1161). Mintage: 783,943. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $775. (#7531)(Registry values: N991)
1855 G$1 --Damaged--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (190/4205). PCGS Population (342/2401). Mintage: 758,269. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $440. (#7532)(Registry values: N991)
1855 G$1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (190/4203). PCGS Population (343/2403). Mintage: 758,269. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $440. (#7532)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1855 G$1 --Bent, Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (190/4203). PCGS Population (343/2403). Mintage: 758,269. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $440. (#7532)(Registry values: N991)
1855 G$1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (491/1653). NGC Census: (781/3141). Mintage: 758,269. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $555. (#7532)(Registry values: N991)
1855 G$1 --Bent--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (63/1305). PCGS Population (35/1179). Mintage: 758,269. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,400. (#7532)(Registry values: N2998)
1855-C G$1 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (12/155). PCGS Population (20/73). Mintage: 9,803. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $4,925. (#7533)(Registry values: N2998)
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (425/266). PCGS Population (178/248). Mintage: 1,762,936. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $410. (#7540)(Registry values: N991)
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (427/267). PCGS Population (176/248). Mintage: 1,762,936. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $410. (#7540)(Registry values: N991)
1857 G$1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (119/154). NGC Census: (253/124). Mintage: 774,789. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $410. (#7544)(Registry values: N991)
1859 G$1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (11/302). PCGS Population (16/234). Mintage: 168,244. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $213. (#7551)(Registry values: N491)
1862 G$1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (457/373). NGC Census: (383/441). Mintage: 1,361,390. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $860. (#7560)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1872 G$1 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (15/40). PCGS Population (8/49). Mintage: 3,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $725. (#7572)(Registry values: N991)
1873 G$1 Open 3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (13/1705). PCGS Population (70/1505). Mintage: 123,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $213. (#7573)(Registry values: N491)
1874 G$1 MS62 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (9/6). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 198,820. (#77575)
1889 G$1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (379/1511). NGC Census: (230/1265). Mintage: 29,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $840. (#7590)(Registry values: N1793)
Classic Quarter Eagles
1836 $2 1/2 Script 8--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (86/1123). PCGS Population (71/375). Mintage: 547,986. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $565. (#7694)(Registry values: P1)
1839 $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (8/47). PCGS Population (11/29). Mintage: 27,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,875. (#7698)(Registry values: P3)
Liberty Quarter Eagles
1840-O $2 1/2 XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (13/85). PCGS Population (10/41). Mintage: 33,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,136. (#7720)(Registry values: P2)
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (87/471). PCGS Population (53/139). Mintage: 288,002. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $302. (#7731)(Registry values: P2)
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (16/89). NGC Census: (67/352). Mintage: 288,002. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $360. (#7731)(Registry values: P2)
1843-O $2 1/2 Small Date, Crosslet 4 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/89). NGC Census: (67/352). Mintage: 288,002. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $360. (#7731)(Registry values: P2)
1852 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (94/107). NGC Census: (210/130). Mintage: 1,159,681. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $545. (#7763)(Registry values: P2)
1852 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (95/107). NGC Census: (208/130). Mintage: 1,159,681. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $545. (#7763)(Registry values: P2)
1852 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (73/57). PCGS Population (65/42). Mintage: 1,159,681. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,125. (#7763)(Registry values: P2)
1855 $2 1/2 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (34/131). NGC Census: (16/294). Mintage: 235,480. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $325. (#7774)(Registry values: P2)
1856-O $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (23/112). PCGS Population (12/42). Mintage: 21,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $784. (#7780)(Registry values: P2)
1857 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (69/53). PCGS Population (40/36). Mintage: 214,130. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $620. (#7782)(Registry values: P2)
1857-S $2 1/2 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/37). NGC Census: (9/126). Mintage: 69,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $650. (#7785)(Registry values: P2)
1858 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (33/28). PCGS Population (4/33). Mintage: 47,377. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,250. (#7786)(Registry values: P2)
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/1361). PCGS Population (26/918). Mintage: 1,283,878. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $285. (#7794)(Registry values: P2)
1861 $2 1/2 New Reverse, Type Two AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (351/912). PCGS Population (208/517). Mintage: 1,283,878. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $385. (#7794)(Registry values: P2)
1862 $2 1/2 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (9/151). PCGS Population (10/72). Mintage: 98,543. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $654. (#7796)(Registry values: P2)
1862-S $2 1/2 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 8,000. (#7798)(Registry values: P2, N2)
1866-S $2 1/2 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (11/97). NGC Census: (5/154). Mintage: 38,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $445. (#7804)(Registry values: P2)
1873 $2 1/2 Open 3 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (65/61). PCGS Population (71/69). Mintage: 122,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,125. (#7817)(Registry values: P2)
1878 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (317/417). NGC Census: (511/410). Mintage: 286,260. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $535. (#7828)(Registry values: P2)
1878 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (317/418). NGC Census: (512/411). Mintage: 286,260. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $535. (#7828)(Registry values: P2)
1879-S $2 1/2 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (20/122). PCGS Population (17/37). Mintage: 43,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $400. (#7831)(Registry values: P2)
1882 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (28/61). NGC Census: (50/79). Mintage: 4,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $550. (#7834)(Registry values: P2)
1897 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (225/477). PCGS Population (221/488). Mintage: 29,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $485. (#7849)(Registry values: P2)
1902 $2 1/2 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (622/460). PCGS Population (677/442). Mintage: 133,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,190. (#7854)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1903 $2 1/2 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .94 suggest Altered Surfaces as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 201,000. (#7855)
1905 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1220/3234). PCGS Population (1090/3474). Mintage: 217,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $485. (#7857)(Registry values: N991)
1905 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1463/2013). NGC Census: (1089/2146). Mintage: 217,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,080. (#7857)(Registry values: N991)
Indian Quarter Eagles
1908 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (490/4536). NGC Census: (858/6447). Mintage: 564,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $260. (#7939)(Registry values: N491)
1908 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2267/2818). PCGS Population (1125/2995). Mintage: 564,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $510. (#7939)(Registry values: N991)
1909 $2 1/2 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (835/4717). PCGS Population (469/2565). Mintage: 441,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $255. (#7940)(Registry values: N491)
1909 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (849/1411). NGC Census: (1909/1681). Mintage: 441,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $525. (#7940)(Registry values: N991)
1910 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (619/2354). NGC Census: (775/5695). Mintage: 492,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $255. (#7941)(Registry values: N491)
1911 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (899/3937). NGC Census: (1327/8229). Mintage: 704,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $255. (#7942)(Registry values: N491)
1911 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (3314/2612). PCGS Population (1543/1677). Mintage: 704,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $510. (#7942)(Registry values: N991)
1912 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (648/2559). NGC Census: (1313/5166). Mintage: 616,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $255. (#7944)(Registry values: N491)
1912 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (370/2135). NGC Census: (1613/3436). Mintage: 616,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $410. (#7944)(Registry values: N991)
1912 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2016/1420). PCGS Population (986/1144). Mintage: 616,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $540. (#7944)(Registry values: N991)
1912 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (988/1147). NGC Census: (2017/1419). Mintage: 616,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $540. (#7944)(Registry values: N991)
1912 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2016/1420). PCGS Population (986/1144). Mintage: 616,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $540. (#7944)(Registry values: N991)
1913 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (864/3915). NGC Census: (1445/7713). Mintage: 722,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $255. (#7945)(Registry values: N491)
1913 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2103/5468). PCGS Population (586/3215). Mintage: 722,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $410. (#7945)(Registry values: N991)
1913 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1446/853). PCGS Population (1008/740). Mintage: 722,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $885. (#7945)(Registry values: N1793)
1914 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (546/2003). NGC Census: (1161/4557). Mintage: 240,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#7946)(Registry values: N991)
1914 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (546/2003). NGC Census: (1161/4557). Mintage: 240,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $300. (#7946)(Registry values: N991)
1914 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1440/2967). PCGS Population (315/1651). Mintage: 240,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $590. (#7946)(Registry values: N991)
1914 $2 1/2 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1440/2970). PCGS Population (312/1643). Mintage: 240,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $590. (#7946)(Registry values: N991)
1914-D $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (927/3695). NGC Census: (1210/6930). Mintage: 448,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $260. (#7947)(Registry values: N491)
1914-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1528/1527). NGC Census: (2932/2087). Mintage: 448,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $500. (#7947)(Registry values: N991)
1914-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1524/1521). NGC Census: (2936/2094). Mintage: 448,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $500. (#7947)(Registry values: N991)
1914-D $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2934/2095). PCGS Population (1528/1523). Mintage: 448,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $500. (#7947)(Registry values: N991)
1914-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1531/1529). NGC Census: (2939/2097). Mintage: 448,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $500. (#7947)(Registry values: N991)
1915 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (850/3782). NGC Census: (1216/7683). Mintage: 606,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $255. (#7948)(Registry values: N491)
1915 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1383/1762). NGC Census: (2933/2693). Mintage: 606,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $470. (#7948)(Registry values: N991)
1915 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2933/2701). PCGS Population (1389/1762). Mintage: 606,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $470. (#7948)(Registry values: N991)
1915 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (974/788). NGC Census: (1438/1263). Mintage: 606,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $865. (#7948)(Registry values: N1793)
1915 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (974/788). NGC Census: (1438/1263). Mintage: 606,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $865. (#7948)(Registry values: N1793)
1925-D $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (1207/8573). NGC Census: (2459/12887). Mintage: 578,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $400. (#7949)(Registry values: N991)
1925-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (3191/5382). NGC Census: (5259/7604). Mintage: 578,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7949)(Registry values: N991)
1925-D $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (5262/7625). PCGS Population (3192/5381). Mintage: 578,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7949)(Registry values: N991)
1925-D $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (3192/5381). NGC Census: (5262/7625). Mintage: 578,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7949)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (755/9724). NGC Census: (684/14202). Mintage: 446,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $255. (#7950)(Registry values: N491)
1926 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2785/5707). NGC Census: (4790/7103). Mintage: 446,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7950)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (4785/7128). PCGS Population (2788/5709). Mintage: 446,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7950)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2788/5709). NGC Census: (4785/7128). Mintage: 446,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7950)(Registry values: N991)
1927 $2 1/2 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (604/7991). NGC Census: (447/11614). Mintage: 388,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $255. (#7951)(Registry values: N491)
1927 $2 1/2 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (150/11463). PCGS Population (174/7806). Mintage: 388,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $280. (#7951)(Registry values: N491)
1927 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2524/2097). NGC Census: (3177/2599). Mintage: 388,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $805. (#7951)(Registry values: N1793)
1928 $2 1/2 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (1133/6880). NGC Census: (1673/10928). Mintage: 416,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $400. (#7952)(Registry values: N991)
1928 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2810/4070). NGC Census: (4670/6258). Mintage: 416,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7952)(Registry values: N991)
1928 $2 1/2 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (3672/2586). PCGS Population (2534/1536). Mintage: 416,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $805. (#7952)(Registry values: N1793)
1928 $2 1/2 MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2534/1536). NGC Census: (3672/2586). Mintage: 416,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $805. (#7952)(Registry values: N1793)
1929 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (6186/6946). PCGS Population (3792/4678). Mintage: 532,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7953)(Registry values: N991)
1929 $2 1/2 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (6182/6981). PCGS Population (3767/4693). Mintage: 532,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7953)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1929 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (3767/4693). NGC Census: (6182/6981). Mintage: 532,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7953)(Registry values: N991)
1929 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (3767/4693). NGC Census: (6182/6981). Mintage: 532,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7953)(Registry values: N991)
1929 $2 1/2 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (3767/4693). NGC Census: (6182/6981). Mintage: 532,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7953)(Registry values: N991)
Three Dollar Gold Pieces
1854 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (155/2865). PCGS Population (293/1869). Mintage: 138,618. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,200. (#7969)(Registry values: N1793)
1857 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (30/444). PCGS Population (33/186). Mintage: 20,891. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,350. (#7976)(Registry values: N1793)
1857-S $3 --Mount Removed--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (3/161). PCGS Population (6/122). Mintage: 14,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,199. (#7977)(Registry values: N991)
1874 $3 AU55 ICG. NGC Census: (424/1591). PCGS Population (370/997). Mintage: 41,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,375. (#7998)(Registry values: N1793)
1878 $3 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details Net XF45. NGC Census: (57/4807). PCGS Population (104/5046). Mintage: 82,304. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,199. (#8000)(Registry values: N1793)
Classic Half Eagles
1834 $5 Plain 4--Scratches--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (123/1535). PCGS Population (142/788). Mintage: 657,460. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $635. (#8171)(Registry values: P1)
1834 $5 Plain 4--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details Net XF40. NGC Census: (123/1535). PCGS Population (142/788). Mintage: 657,460. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $635. (#8171)(Registry values: P1)
1835 $5 --Reverse Scratched--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (44/378). PCGS Population (53/170). Mintage: 371,534. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,225. (#8173)(Registry values: P1)
1836 $5 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .98 suggest Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 553,147. (#8174)(Registry values: P1, N1)
Liberty Half Eagles
1839 $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (27/131). PCGS Population (18/46). Mintage: 118,143. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $865. (#8191)(Registry values: P5)
1840 $5 Broad Mill AU50 NGC. (#8195)
1842-C $5 Large Date PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .98 suggests Damage as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. (#8209)(Registry values: P5, N5)
1843 $5 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/220). NGC Census: (5/443). Mintage: 611,205. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF35: $379. (#8213)(Registry values: P5)
1843 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (49/379). PCGS Population (45/135). Mintage: 611,205. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $387. (#8213)(Registry values: P5)
1843 $5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/104). NGC Census: (38/340). Mintage: 611,205. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $390. (#8213)(Registry values: P5)
1844-C $5 --Scratched--NGC Details Fine. NGC Census: (0/67). PCGS Population (2/91). Mintage: 23,600. (#8220)(Registry values: P5)
1844-O $5 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/604). PCGS Population (0/295). Mintage: 364,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VG8 : $290. (#8222)(Registry values: P5)
1847 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (42/238). NGC Census: (47/488). Mintage: 915,981. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $425. (#8231)(Registry values: P5)
1848 $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (27/228). PCGS Population (23/80). Mintage: 260,775. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $390. (#8236)(Registry values: P5)
1850 $5 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (21/52). PCGS Population (2/26). Mintage: 64,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $800. (#8243)(Registry values: P6)
1851 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (119/70). PCGS Population (20/41). Mintage: 377,505. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $760. (#8246)(Registry values: P5)
1854 $5 --Obverse Scratched--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (3/73). PCGS Population (2/41). Mintage: 160,675. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,575. (#8256)(Registry values: P5)
1855-C $5 AG3 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/145). PCGS Population (0/122). Mintage: 39,788. (#8262)(Registry values: P4)
1856 $5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (26/82). NGC Census: (40/203). Mintage: 197,990. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $425. (#8266)(Registry values: P5)
1867 $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (15/34). PCGS Population (11/14). Mintage: 6,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,726. (#8313)(Registry values: P3)
1867-S $5 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/73). PCGS Population (2/59). Mintage: 29,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $800. (#8314)(Registry values: P3)
1871-CC $5 --Harshly Cleaned--NGC Details. AG. NGC Census: (1/81). PCGS Population (0/107). Mintage: 20,770. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AG3 : $372. (#8323)(Registry values: P3)
1879-S $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (68/76). PCGS Population (28/72). Mintage: 426,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $725. (#8350)(Registry values: P3)
1880 $5 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (72/10). NGC Census: (115/25). Mintage: 3,166,436. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,500. (#8351)(Registry values: P2)
1880-CC $5 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/214). NGC Census: (0/271). Mintage: 51,017. (#8352)(Registry values: P3)
1880-CC $5 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (10/255). PCGS Population (5/192). Mintage: 51,017. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $450. (#8352)(Registry values: P3)
1880-S $5 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (67/1). NGC Census: (110/17). Mintage: 1,348,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,600. (#8353)(Registry values: P3)
1881 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1982/1348). NGC Census: (4370/2894). Mintage: 5,708,802. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $525. (#8354)(Registry values: P2)
1881 $5 Repunched Date MS62 PCGS. FS-304.
1881 $5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (2196/692). PCGS Population (1092/255). Mintage: 5,708,802. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,075. (#8354)(Registry values: P2)
1881 $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1092/255). NGC Census: (2196/692). Mintage: 5,708,802. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,075. (#8354)(Registry values: P2)
1882 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1473/3712). PCGS Population (584/1804). Mintage: 2,514,568. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $520. (#8358)(Registry values: P2)
1882-S $5 --Triple Die Reverse--MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (486/1137). PCGS Population (162/769). Mintage: 969,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $520. (#8360)(Registry values: P2)
1884 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (91/74). PCGS Population (15/43). Mintage: 191,078. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $585. (#8364)(Registry values: P3)
1885-S $5 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (79/3136). PCGS Population (106/1991). Mintage: 1,211,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $410. (#8368)(Registry values: P2)
1886 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (65/51). NGC Census: (97/70). Mintage: 388,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $525. (#8369)(Registry values: P3)
1886-S $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1173/880). NGC Census: (2304/1265). Mintage: 3,268,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $530. (#8370)(Registry values: P2)
1886-S $5 MS63 PCGS. Ex:Benson. PCGS Population (672/208). NGC Census: (878/387). Mintage: 3,268,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,125. (#8370)(Registry values: P2)
1887-S $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (962/405). PCGS Population (507/280). Mintage: 1,912,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $525. (#8371)(Registry values: P2)
1890-CC $5 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (18/461). PCGS Population (29/332). Mintage: 53,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $600. (#8376)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
1890-CC $5 --Harshly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (18/461). PCGS Population (29/333). Mintage: 53,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $600. (#8376)(Registry values: P2)
1890-CC $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (66/179). NGC Census: (125/264). Mintage: 53,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $875. (#8376)(Registry values: P2)
1891-CC $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (141/1268). PCGS Population (178/817). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $700. (#8378)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1891-CC $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (370/902). PCGS Population (208/606). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $740. (#8378)(Registry values: P1)
1892-CC $5 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/355). NGC Census: (6/583). Mintage: 82,968. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $421. (#8380)(Registry values: P2)
1893 $5 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1457/4231). PCGS Population (536/1872). Mintage: 1,528,197. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $500. (#8383)(Registry values: P2)
1894-O $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (106/101). PCGS Population (25/23). Mintage: 16,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $700. (#8388)(Registry values: P3)
1896-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (62/157). PCGS Population (30/61). Mintage: 155,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $410. (#8393)(Registry values: P3)
1896-S $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (22/39). NGC Census: (96/59). Mintage: 155,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $440. (#8393)(Registry values: P3)
1896-S $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (22/38). NGC Census: (97/59). Mintage: 155,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $440. (#8393)(Registry values: P3)
1897 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (180/3050). PCGS Population (162/1234). Mintage: 867,883. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $390. (#8394)(Registry values: P2)
1897 $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (259/143). NGC Census: (562/370). Mintage: 867,883. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,025. (#8394)(Registry values: P2)
1897-S $5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/31). NGC Census: (46/31). Mintage: 354,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8395)(Registry values: P3)
1900 $5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (2835/1641). PCGS Population (1995/809). Mintage: 1,405,730. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,120. (#8400)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1901 $5 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (577/357). NGC Census: (730/597). Mintage: 615,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,025. (#8402)(Registry values: N991)
1901-S $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (134/5234). PCGS Population (224/4249). Mintage: 3,648,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $410. (#8404)(Registry values: N491)
1901-S $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1685/2584). PCGS Population (1292/2351). Mintage: 3,648,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $510. (#8404)(Registry values: N491)
1901-S $5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1136/1462). PCGS Population (1245/1107). Mintage: 3,648,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,025. (#8404)(Registry values: N991)
1902 $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (62/1105). PCGS Population (69/627). Mintage: 172,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $390. (#8405)(Registry values: N491)
1903-S $5 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (602/138). NGC Census: (667/278). Mintage: 1,855,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,520. (#8408)(Registry values: N1793)
1904 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1187/1113). PCGS Population (703/749). Mintage: 392,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $510. (#8409)(Registry values: N491)
1906-D $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (566/793). NGC Census: (741/924). Mintage: 320,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $510. (#8414)(Registry values: N491)
1907 $5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1600/933). PCGS Population (1434/703). Mintage: 626,192. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,075. (#8416)(Registry values: N991)
1907 $5 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (605/98). NGC Census: (762/170). Mintage: 626,192. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,430. (#8416)(Registry values: N1793)
1907-D $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1186/1271). PCGS Population (863/1376). Mintage: 888,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $510. (#8417)(Registry values: N491)
1908 $5 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (783/201). NGC Census: (802/288). Mintage: 421,874. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,430. (#8418)(Registry values: N1793)
1908 $5 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (783/201). NGC Census: (802/288). Mintage: 421,874. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,430. (#8418)(Registry values: N1793)
Indian Half Eagles
1908 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1310/1863). NGC Census: (1901/1492). Mintage: 577,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8510)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1909/1496). PCGS Population (1309/1858). Mintage: 577,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8510)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1931/1513). PCGS Population (1314/1859). Mintage: 577,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8510)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (797/1258). PCGS Population (934/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (802/1268). PCGS Population (935/1516). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $940. (#8511)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $5 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (901/367). PCGS Population (1210/306). Mintage: 148,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,050. (#8511)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (55/320). PCGS Population (27/295). Mintage: 82,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $540. (#8512)(Registry values: N991)
1909 $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1034/1040). NGC Census: (1492/843). Mintage: 627,138. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $890. (#8513)(Registry values: N991)
1909-D $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (8471/10975). NGC Census: (8560/8947). Mintage: 3,423,560. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $800. (#8514)(Registry values: N991)
1909-D $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (8555/8942). PCGS Population (8437/10942). Mintage: 3,423,560. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $800. (#8514)(Registry values: N991)
1909-D $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (8576/8964). PCGS Population (8465/10956). Mintage: 3,423,560. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $800. (#8514)(Registry values: N991)
1909-D $5 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (8606/8985). PCGS Population (8473/10958). Mintage: 3,423,560. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $800. (#8514)(Registry values: N991)
1910 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (976/616). NGC Census: (1358/678). Mintage: 604,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8517)(Registry values: N991)
1910 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1352/676). PCGS Population (946/607). Mintage: 604,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8517)(Registry values: N991)
1911 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (3313/2609). PCGS Population (1546/1665). Mintage: 704,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $510. (#7942)(Registry values: N991)
1911 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1625/1191). NGC Census: (2410/1068). Mintage: 915,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $925. (#8520)(Registry values: N991)
1911-D $5 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 72,500. (#8521)
1911-D $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (57/831). PCGS Population (84/347). Mintage: 72,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $650. (#8521)(Registry values: N1793)
1911-D $5 AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (94/209). NGC Census: (236/518). Mintage: 72,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,200. (#8521)(Registry values: N1793)
1911-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (244/1289). PCGS Population (140/965). Mintage: 1,416,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $420. (#8522)(Registry values: N991)
1911-S $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (181/784). NGC Census: (537/752). Mintage: 1,416,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $460. (#8522)(Registry values: N991)
1911-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (537/752). PCGS Population (181/784). Mintage: 1,416,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $460. (#8522)(Registry values: N991)
1912 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2123/1432). NGC Census: (2605/1071). Mintage: 790,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $890. (#8523)(Registry values: N991)
1912-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (245/571). PCGS Population (101/238). Mintage: 392,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $460. (#8524)(Registry values: N991)
1912-S $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (102/136). NGC Census: (388/183). Mintage: 392,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $675. (#8524)(Registry values: N991)
1912-S $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (101/137). NGC Census: (388/183). Mintage: 392,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $675. (#8524)(Registry values: N991)
1913 $5 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (3039/1311). PCGS Population (2273/1698). Mintage: 915,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8525)(Registry values: N991)
1913 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2273/1698). NGC Census: (3039/1311). Mintage: 915,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8525)(Registry values: N991)
1913 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2266/1689). NGC Census: (3046/1313). Mintage: 915,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8525)(Registry values: N991)
1913 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2266/1689). NGC Census: (3046/1313). Mintage: 915,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8525)(Registry values: N991)
1913 $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2268/1693). NGC Census: (3064/1316). Mintage: 915,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8525)(Registry values: N991)
1913 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2272/1696). NGC Census: (3071/1317). Mintage: 915,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8525)(Registry values: N991)
1913 $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2268/1693). NGC Census: (3064/1316). Mintage: 915,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8525)(Registry values: N991)
1913-S $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (74/1139). PCGS Population (66/483). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $415. (#8526)(Registry values: N991)
1913-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (244/783). PCGS Population (98/348). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $500. (#8526)(Registry values: N991)
1913-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (244/783). PCGS Population (98/348). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $500. (#8526)(Registry values: N991)
1913-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (241/782). PCGS Population (99/346). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $500. (#8526)(Registry values: N991)
1913-S $5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (113/235). NGC Census: (481/302). Mintage: 408,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $610. (#8526)(Registry values: N991)
1914-D $5 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (380/489). NGC Census: (469/383). Mintage: 247,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,000. (#8528)(Registry values: N991)
1914-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (429/381). PCGS Population (183/293). Mintage: 263,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $650. (#8529)(Registry values: N991)
1914-S $5 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (429/379). PCGS Population (178/290). Mintage: 263,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $650. (#8529)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S $5 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (50/767). PCGS Population (39/357). Mintage: 164,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $410. (#8531)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S $5 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (176/524). PCGS Population (80/241). Mintage: 164,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $490. (#8531)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S $5 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (80/239). NGC Census: (177/527). Mintage: 164,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $490. (#8531)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (96/145). NGC Census: (349/175). Mintage: 164,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $800. (#8531)(Registry values: N991)
1916-S $5 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (22/1437). PCGS Population (44/1073). Mintage: 240,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $377. (#8532)(Registry values: N491)
Liberty Eagles
1840 $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (16/63). PCGS Population (14/17). Mintage: 47,338. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,350. (#8581)(Registry values: N1793)
1843 $10 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (45/82). PCGS Population (26/28). Mintage: 75,462. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $976. (#8588)(Registry values: N991)
1844-O $10 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (36/66). NGC Census: (61/219). Mintage: 118,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $900. (#8591)(Registry values: N991)
1847 $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (150/212). PCGS Population (32/45). Mintage: 862,258. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $800. (#8597)(Registry values: N991)
1847-O $10 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/404). NGC Census: (6/686). Mintage: 571,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $730. (#8598)(Registry values: N991)
1847-O $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 571,500. (#8598)(Registry values: N991)
1850 $10 Large Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (57/131). PCGS Population (18/35). Mintage: 291,451. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $775. (#8603)(Registry values: N1793)
1850 $10 Large Date AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (57/131). PCGS Population (18/35). Mintage: 291,451. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $775. (#8603)(Registry values: N1793)
1850 $10 Large Date AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (58/73). PCGS Population (17/18). Mintage: 291,451. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $950. (#8603)(Registry values: N1793)
1850-O $10 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (37/85). PCGS Population (40/27). Mintage: 57,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,500. (#8605)(Registry values: N991)
1851-O $10 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (176/534). PCGS Population (113/157). Mintage: 263,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $819. (#8607)(Registry values: N991)
1851-O $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (176/122). PCGS Population (33/25). Mintage: 263,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,750. (#8607)(Registry values: N1793)
1853 $10 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (81/320). PCGS Population (47/77). Mintage: 201,253. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $735. (#8610)(Registry values: N991)
1853 $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (135/185). PCGS Population (32/45). Mintage: 201,253. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $775. (#8610)(Registry values: N991)
1854 $10 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (32/116). PCGS Population (5/30). Mintage: 54,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $775. (#8613)(Registry values: N1793)
1854-S $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (68/188). PCGS Population (55/57). Mintage: 123,826. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $950. (#8615)(Registry values: N1793)
1855 $10 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (51/302). PCGS Population (19/62). Mintage: 121,701. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $775. (#8616)(Registry values: N1793)
1856-S $10 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (41/164). PCGS Population (23/91). Mintage: 68,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $809. (#8621)(Registry values: N991)
1857 $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (19/27). PCGS Population (3/4). Mintage: 16,606. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $2,475. (#8622)(Registry values: N1793)
1857-S $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (12/18). PCGS Population (12/19). Mintage: 26,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,725. (#8624)(Registry values: N2998)
1878 $10 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (14/360). PCGS Population (5/229). Mintage: 73,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $725. (#8680)(Registry values: N491)
1878-S $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (32/87). PCGS Population (14/19). Mintage: 26,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,250. (#8682)(Registry values: N1793)
1879 $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (291/510). PCGS Population (90/153). Mintage: 384,770. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $775. (#8683)(Registry values: N491)
1879-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (62/306). PCGS Population (53/98). Mintage: 224,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $760. (#8686)(Registry values: N991)
1880 $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (729/363). PCGS Population (183/271). Mintage: 1,644,876. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $810. (#8687)(Registry values: N991)
1880-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (132/33). NGC Census: (224/27). Mintage: 506,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8690)(Registry values: N1793)
1881 $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (1662/1379). NGC Census: (4742/3479). Mintage: 3,877,260. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $810. (#8691)(Registry values: N991)
1881-S $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (425/22). PCGS Population (287/29). Mintage: 970,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8694)(Registry values: N991)
1881-S $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (425/22). PCGS Population (287/29). Mintage: 970,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8694)(Registry values: N991)
1882 $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (319/10115). PCGS Population (369/4799). Mintage: 2,324,480. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $735. (#8695)(Registry values: N491)
1882 $10 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (937/3855). NGC Census: (1122/8958). Mintage: 2,324,480. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $750. (#8695)(Registry values: N491)
1882-S $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (56/68). NGC Census: (110/93). Mintage: 132,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $810. (#8698)(Registry values: N991)
1883 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (261/71). NGC Census: (389/94). Mintage: 208,740. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $860. (#8699)(Registry values: N991)
1883-S $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (37/49). PCGS Population (16/41). Mintage: 38,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $765. (#8702)(Registry values: N991)
1884-S $10 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (106/174). PCGS Population (58/132). Mintage: 124,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $750. (#8705)(Registry values: N991)
1885 $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (133/36). PCGS Population (102/48). Mintage: 253,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $860. (#8706)(Registry values: N991)
1885-S $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (190/51). PCGS Population (246/61). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $860. (#8707)(Registry values: N1793)
1885-S $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (191/51). PCGS Population (245/61). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $860. (#8707)(Registry values: N1793)
1886 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (80/35). NGC Census: (86/30). Mintage: 236,160. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $885. (#8708)(Registry values: N991)
1886-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (608/216). NGC Census: (949/225). Mintage: 826,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8709)(Registry values: N991)
1887 $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (51/19). PCGS Population (16/27). Mintage: 53,680. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $825. (#8710)(Registry values: N1793)
1887-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (222/72). NGC Census: (425/54). Mintage: 817,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $860. (#8711)(Registry values: N991)
1888 $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (32/23). NGC Census: (108/36). Mintage: 132,996. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $925. (#8712)(Registry values: N1793)
1888 $10 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (108/36). PCGS Population (32/23). Mintage: 132,996. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $925. (#8712)(Registry values: N1793)
1888-O $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (218/122). PCGS Population (98/136). Mintage: 21,335. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $820. (#8713)(Registry values: N991)
1888-O $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (98/136). NGC Census: (218/122). Mintage: 21,335. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $820. (#8713)(Registry values: N991)
1888-S $10 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (85/768). NGC Census: (130/1172). Mintage: 648,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $750. (#8714)(Registry values: N991)
1889-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (326/214). NGC Census: (349/97). Mintage: 425,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8716)(Registry values: N991)
1889-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (326/213). NGC Census: (351/97). Mintage: 425,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8716)(Registry values: N991)
1889-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (327/214). NGC Census: (353/97). Mintage: 425,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8716)(Registry values: N991)
1890 $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (118/53). PCGS Population (53/95). Mintage: 57,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $825. (#8717)(Registry values: N1793)
1890 $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (118/53). PCGS Population (53/94). Mintage: 57,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $825. (#8717)(Registry values: N1793)
1891 $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (175/40). PCGS Population (106/36). Mintage: 91,868. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $875. (#8719)(Registry values: N991)
1891-CC $10 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (51/1903). PCGS Population (115/1574). Mintage: 103,732. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $800. (#8720)(Registry values: N991)
1892 $10 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (2869/3082). PCGS Population (1280/1329). Mintage: 797,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8721)(Registry values: N991)
1892 $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2488/590). PCGS Population (1102/223). Mintage: 797,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8721)(Registry values: N991)
1892-O $10 --Reverse Damage--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (108/424). PCGS Population (89/261). Mintage: 28,688. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $815. (#8723)(Registry values: N991)
1893 $10 MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (1708/26115). PCGS Population (1916/12761). Mintage: 1,840,895. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $750. (#8725)(Registry values: N491)
1893 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (5902/2067). NGC Census: (10734/6263). Mintage: 1,840,895. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8725)(Registry values: N991)
1893 $10 MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,840,895. (#78725)
1893 $10 MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,840,895. (#78725)
1893-CC $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/201). PCGS Population (4/152). Mintage: 14,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $745. (#8726)(Registry values: N991)
1893-CC $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 14,000. (#8726)(Registry values: N991)
1893-O $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (107/156). NGC Census: (133/79). Mintage: 17,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $875. (#8727)(Registry values: N1793)
1893-O $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (106/156). NGC Census: (134/79). Mintage: 17,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $875. (#8727)(Registry values: N1793)
1893-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (201/129). PCGS Population (76/143). Mintage: 141,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8728)(Registry values: N991)
1893-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (99/44). NGC Census: (118/11). Mintage: 141,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $975. (#8728)(Registry values: N1793)
1894 $10 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (182/29018). PCGS Population (404/14764). Mintage: 2,470,778. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $735. (#8729)(Registry values: N491)
1894 $10 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (2014/12750). NGC Census: (1756/27262). Mintage: 2,470,778. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $750. (#8729)(Registry values: N491)
1894 $10 --Damaged--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1756/27262). PCGS Population (2014/12750). Mintage: 2,470,778. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $750. (#8729)(Registry values: N491)
1894 $10 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (10248/17014). PCGS Population (5279/7471). Mintage: 2,470,778. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8729)(Registry values: N991)
1894 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (5945/1494). NGC Census: (12087/4899). Mintage: 2,470,778. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8729)(Registry values: N991)
1894 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (5945/1494). NGC Census: (12087/4899). Mintage: 2,470,778. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8729)(Registry values: N991)
1894 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (12100/4914). PCGS Population (5970/1501). Mintage: 2,470,778. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8729)(Registry values: N991)
1894-O $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (256/260). PCGS Population (68/167). Mintage: 107,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $775. (#8730)(Registry values: N991)
1894-O $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (256/260). PCGS Population (68/167). Mintage: 107,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $775. (#8730)(Registry values: N991)
1894-O $10 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (77/183). PCGS Population (40/127). Mintage: 107,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $835. (#8730)(Registry values: N1793)
1895 $10 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3079/5312). PCGS Population (1594/2284). Mintage: 567,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8732)(Registry values: N991)
1895 $10 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3079/5312). PCGS Population (1594/2284). Mintage: 567,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8732)(Registry values: N991)
1895 $10 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3079/5312). PCGS Population (1594/2284). Mintage: 567,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8732)(Registry values: N991)
1895 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1866/416). NGC Census: (3687/1619). Mintage: 567,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8732)(Registry values: N991)
1895-O $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (207/317). PCGS Population (78/234). Mintage: 98,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $765. (#8733)(Registry values: N991)
1895-O $10 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (73/244). PCGS Population (46/188). Mintage: 98,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $800. (#8733)(Registry values: N991)
1895-S $10 AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (50/61). PCGS Population (39/23). Mintage: 49,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $875. (#8734)(Registry values: N991)
1896 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (258/118). NGC Census: (452/203). Mintage: 76,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $885. (#8735)(Registry values: N991)
1896 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (455/208). PCGS Population (259/118). Mintage: 76,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $885. (#8735)(Registry values: N991)
1896-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (84/189). PCGS Population (32/89). Mintage: 123,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $775. (#8736)(Registry values: N991)
1896-S $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (123/65). PCGS Population (37/53). Mintage: 123,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $800. (#8736)(Registry values: N991)
1896-S $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (123/66). PCGS Population (37/52). Mintage: 123,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $800. (#8736)(Registry values: N991)
1897 $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (1295/2210). NGC Census: (2858/4251). Mintage: 1,000,159. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8737)(Registry values: N991)
1897 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1625/589). NGC Census: (3006/1257). Mintage: 1,000,159. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8737)(Registry values: N991)
1897 $10 MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,000,159. (#78737)
1897-O $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (135/180). PCGS Population (56/144). Mintage: 42,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $765. (#8738)(Registry values: N991)
1897-S $10 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (26/88). PCGS Population (13/63). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $790. (#8739)(Registry values: N991)
1897-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (56/31). PCGS Population (21/42). Mintage: 234,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $810. (#8739)(Registry values: N1793)
1898 $10 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (1332/1384). PCGS Population (491/824). Mintage: 812,197. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8740)(Registry values: N991)
1898 $10 MS62 NCS. NGC Census: (985/398). PCGS Population (580/242). Mintage: 812,197. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8740)(Registry values: N991)
1898-S $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (55/166). NGC Census: (154/130). Mintage: 473,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8741)(Registry values: N991)
1898-S $10 MS62 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (112/18). PCGS Population (128/38). Mintage: 473,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $855. (#8741)(Registry values: N991)
1899 $10 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3657/12751). PCGS Population (2270/6158). Mintage: 1,262,305. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8742)(Registry values: N991)
1899 $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (6613/6125). PCGS Population (4099/2044). Mintage: 1,262,305. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8742)(Registry values: N991)
1899-O $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (81/92). PCGS Population (38/106). Mintage: 37,047. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $765. (#8743)(Registry values: N991)
1899-O $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (44/23). PCGS Population (55/33). Mintage: 37,047. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $875. (#8743)(Registry values: N991)
1899-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (151/171). PCGS Population (73/159). Mintage: 841,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $835. (#8744)(Registry values: N991)
1900 $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1233/3916). PCGS Population (721/2343). Mintage: 293,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8745)(Registry values: N991)
1900 $10 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1316/453). PCGS Population (695/170). Mintage: 293,960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,575. (#8745)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1900-S $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (63/58). PCGS Population (41/89). Mintage: 81,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $785. (#8746)(Registry values: N991)
1900-S $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (63/58). PCGS Population (41/89). Mintage: 81,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $785. (#8746)(Registry values: N991)
1900-S $10 MS61 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (22/22). PCGS Population (19/47). Mintage: 81,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $900. (#8746)(Registry values: N1793)
1900-S $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/47). NGC Census: (22/22). Mintage: 81,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $900. (#8746)(Registry values: N1793)
1901 $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (1882/10225). NGC Census: (3626/15829). Mintage: 1,718,825. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8747)(Registry values: N991)
1901 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (7343/8505). PCGS Population (4925/5313). Mintage: 1,718,825. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8747)(Registry values: N991)
1901 $10 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (5512/2993). PCGS Population (3443/1870). Mintage: 1,718,825. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,575. (#8747)(Registry values: N1793)
1901-O $10 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (97/248). PCGS Population (54/275). Mintage: 72,041. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $765. (#8748)(Registry values: N491)
1901-O $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (104/112). PCGS Population (75/161). Mintage: 72,041. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $835. (#8748)(Registry values: N991)
1901-S $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (3566/9361). PCGS Population (4001/8562). Mintage: 2,812,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8749)(Registry values: N991)
1901-S $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (3572/9379). PCGS Population (4007/8564). Mintage: 2,812,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8749)(Registry values: N991)
1901-S $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (3572/9379). PCGS Population (4007/8564). Mintage: 2,812,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8749)(Registry values: N991)
1901-S $10 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (4441/4121). NGC Census: (4499/4862). Mintage: 2,812,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,575. (#8749)(Registry values: N1793)
1902 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (156/114). NGC Census: (214/98). Mintage: 82,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8750)(Registry values: N991)
1902 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (158/114). NGC Census: (214/98). Mintage: 82,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8750)(Registry values: N991)
1902 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (214/98). PCGS Population (158/114). Mintage: 82,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8750)(Registry values: N991)
1902-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (214/2247). PCGS Population (214/1840). Mintage: 469,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8751)(Registry values: N991)
1902-S $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (676/1571). PCGS Population (648/1192). Mintage: 469,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8751)(Registry values: N991)
1903 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (235/171). NGC Census: (346/190). Mintage: 125,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8752)(Registry values: N991)
1903-S $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (161/495). NGC Census: (203/560). Mintage: 538,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8754)(Registry values: N991)
1904 $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (230/479). NGC Census: (369/437). Mintage: 161,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8755)(Registry values: N991)
1904-O $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (175/189). PCGS Population (94/255). Mintage: 108,950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $810. (#8756)(Registry values: N991)
1904-O $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (169/86). NGC Census: (140/49). Mintage: 108,950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8756)(Registry values: N991)
1904-O $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (169/86). NGC Census: (140/49). Mintage: 108,950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8756)(Registry values: N991)
1905 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (464/284). NGC Census: (645/361). Mintage: 200,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8757)(Registry values: N991)
1905-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (68/26). PCGS Population (22/41). Mintage: 369,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $940. (#8758)(Registry values: N1793)
1906 $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (402/117). PCGS Population (247/145). Mintage: 165,497. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8759)(Registry values: N991)
1906-D $10 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (244/2844). PCGS Population (298/2128). Mintage: 981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $735. (#8760)(Registry values: N491)
1906-D $10 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (460/1514). NGC Census: (905/1804). Mintage: 981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $800. (#8760)(Registry values: N991)
1906-D $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (920/598). NGC Census: (1118/684). Mintage: 981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8760)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1906-D $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (920/598). NGC Census: (1118/684). Mintage: 981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8760)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1906-D $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (920/598). NGC Census: (1118/684). Mintage: 981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8760)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1906-D $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (920/598). NGC Census: (1118/684). Mintage: 981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8760)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1906-D $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (920/598). NGC Census: (1118/684). Mintage: 981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8760)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1906-D $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (920/598). NGC Census: (1118/684). Mintage: 981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8760)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1906-D $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (1122/686). PCGS Population (924/594). Mintage: 981,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $900. (#8760)(Registry values: N991)
1906-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (48/90). Mintage: 457,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $825. (#8763)(Registry values: N991)
1907 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (6153/3623). NGC Census: (8528/5975). Mintage: 1,203,973. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8763)(Registry values: N991)
1907 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (6158/3631). NGC Census: (8533/5990). Mintage: 1,203,973. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $850. (#8763)(Registry values: N991)
1907 $10 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (5032/958). PCGS Population (3070/561). Mintage: 1,203,973. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,575. (#8763)(Registry values: N1793)
1907-S $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (66/117). PCGS Population (21/63). Mintage: 210,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $835. (#8764)(Registry values: N991)
1907-S $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (71/46). PCGS Population (39/24). Mintage: 210,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $975. (#8765)(Registry values: N1793)
Indian Eagles
1907 $10 No Periods AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (284/4866). NGC Census: (84/5259). Mintage: 239,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $775. (#8852)(Registry values: N991)
1907 $10 No Periods AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (769/4105). NGC Census: (690/4565). Mintage: 239,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $790. (#8852)(Registry values: N991)
1907 $10 No Periods MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1038/3399). PCGS Population (516/3424). Mintage: 239,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $950. (#8852)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $10 No Motto--Graffiti--ANACS. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (107/454). PCGS Population (102/509). Mintage: 33,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $765. (#8853)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $10 No Motto AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (254/392). PCGS Population (194/376). Mintage: 210,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $820. (#8854)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $10 No Motto AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (194/375). NGC Census: (254/394). Mintage: 210,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $820. (#8854)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $10 No Motto AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (194/375). NGC Census: (254/394). Mintage: 210,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $820. (#8854)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $10 Motto AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (538/2096). NGC Census: (556/2522). Mintage: 341,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $785. (#8859)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $10 Motto AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (556/2535). PCGS Population (537/2104). Mintage: 341,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $785. (#8859)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $10 Motto MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (846/1610). PCGS Population (311/1739). Mintage: 341,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $825. (#8859)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $10 Motto MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (997/734). NGC Census: (980/620). Mintage: 341,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,125. (#8859)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $10 Motto MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (129/168). PCGS Population (42/228). Mintage: 836,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,050. (#8860)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-D $10 Motto MS61 ICG. NGC Census: (129/169). PCGS Population (42/226). Mintage: 836,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,050. (#8860)(Registry values: N1793)
1908-S $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (44/466). PCGS Population (72/368). Mintage: 59,850. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $785. (#8861)(Registry values: N991)
1909 $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (441/588). PCGS Population (166/579). Mintage: 184,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $865. (#8862)(Registry values: N991)
1909-S $10 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (67/330). NGC Census: (68/351). Mintage: 292,350. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $815. (#8864)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1910 $10 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (464/3928). PCGS Population (476/2698). Mintage: 318,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $750. (#8865)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $10 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (87/9005). PCGS Population (283/6981). Mintage: 2,356,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $740. (#8866)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $10 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (819/8186). PCGS Population (1009/5972). Mintage: 2,356,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $780. (#8866)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $10 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (819/8186). PCGS Population (1009/5972). Mintage: 2,356,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $780. (#8866)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $10 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (819/8186). PCGS Population (1009/5972). Mintage: 2,356,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $780. (#8866)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $10 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (819/8186). PCGS Population (1009/5972). Mintage: 2,356,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $780. (#8866)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $10 MS61 NGC. With Authenticity Certificate. NGC Census: (2067/5929). PCGS Population (680/5178). Mintage: 2,356,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $845. (#8866)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $10 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (2067/5929). PCGS Population (680/5178). Mintage: 2,356,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $845. (#8866)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (3352/2577). PCGS Population (2725/2453). Mintage: 2,356,640. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $985. (#8866)(Registry values: N991)
1910-S $10 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (193/730). NGC Census: (113/828). Mintage: 811,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $800. (#8867)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1910-S $10 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (113/828). PCGS Population (193/730). Mintage: 811,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $800. (#8867)(Registry values: N991)
1910-S $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (265/470). NGC Census: (446/382). Mintage: 811,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $815. (#8867)(Registry values: N991)
1911 $10 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (931/6127). PCGS Population (980/4489). Mintage: 505,595. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $765. (#8868)(Registry values: N991)
1911 $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1561/4415). PCGS Population (592/3768). Mintage: 505,595. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $845. (#8868)(Registry values: N991)
1911 $10 MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1256/529). NGC Census: (1185/857). Mintage: 505,595. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,650. (#8868)(Registry values: N1793)
1911 $10 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (1200/865). PCGS Population (1256/526). Mintage: 505,595. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,650. (#8868)(Registry values: N1793)
1911-D $10 VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (6/539). NGC Census: (3/667). Mintage: 30,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $742. (#8869)(Registry values: N1)
1911-D $10 --Harshly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (44/538). PCGS Population (57/379). Mintage: 30,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $925. (#8869)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1911-S $10 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/203). NGC Census: (16/210). Mintage: 51,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $800. (#8870)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1912 $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1742/984). PCGS Population (1435/927). Mintage: 405,083. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $985. (#8871)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1912-S $10 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (50/518). NGC Census: (35/614). Mintage: 300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $800. (#8872)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1913 $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1283/922). PCGS Population (1302/932). Mintage: 442,071. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $985. (#8873)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1913 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1291/925). NGC Census: (1271/911). Mintage: 442,071. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $985. (#8873)(Registry values: N991)
1913 $10 MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (599/332). NGC Census: (526/386). Mintage: 442,071. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,700. (#8873)(Registry values: N1793)
1913-S $10 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (31/480). NGC Census: (13/685). Mintage: 66,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $770. (#8874)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1914 $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (509/405). PCGS Population (463/463). Mintage: 151,050. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,025. (#8875)(Registry values: N1793)
1914-D $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (539/371). PCGS Population (517/517). Mintage: 343,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,000. (#8876)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1914-S $10 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (75/521). NGC Census: (78/626). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $815. (#8877)(Registry values: N991)
1914-S $10 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (75/523). NGC Census: (78/628). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $815. (#8877)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1914-S $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (149/370). NGC Census: (251/375). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $825. (#8877)(Registry values: N991)
1914-S $10 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (149/370). NGC Census: (251/375). Mintage: 208,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $825. (#8877)(Registry values: N991)
1915 $10 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (79/2514). PCGS Population (55/1804). Mintage: 351,075. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $800. (#8878)(Registry values: N991)
1915 $10 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (858/784). PCGS Population (793/707). Mintage: 351,075. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $985. (#8878)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1916-S $10 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (29/338). PCGS Population (24/382). Mintage: 138,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $835. (#8880)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 --Scratched--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (530/27384). PCGS Population (718/23529). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $780. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (3532/23852). PCGS Population (2565/20964). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $810. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (9946/13906). PCGS Population (9570/11394). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (9548/4358). PCGS Population (8353/3041). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,600. (#8882)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (9409/4342). PCGS Population (8307/3036). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,600. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (9548/4358). PCGS Population (8353/3041). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,600. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (9548/4358). PCGS Population (8353/3041). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,600. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (9548/4358). PCGS Population (8353/3041). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,600. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (9548/4358). PCGS Population (8353/3041). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,600. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (9548/4358). PCGS Population (8353/3041). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,600. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (9548/4358). PCGS Population (8353/3041). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,600. (#8882)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $10 MS64 ICG. NGC Census: (3677/681). PCGS Population (2728/313). Mintage: 1,014,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,500. (#8882)(Registry values: N1793)
1932 $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (3085/36740). PCGS Population (2534/33883). Mintage: 4,463,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $810. (#8884)(Registry values: N991)
1932 $10 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (3085/36740). PCGS Population (2534/33883). Mintage: 4,463,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $810. (#8884)(Registry values: N991)
1932 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (11548/25192). PCGS Population (11500/22383). Mintage: 4,463,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8884)(Registry values: N991)
1932 $10 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (11500/22383). NGC Census: (11548/25192). Mintage: 4,463,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8884)(Registry values: N991)
1932 $10 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (11586/25291). PCGS Population (11514/22426). Mintage: 4,463,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $960. (#8884)(Registry values: N991)
1932 $10 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (14627/10664). PCGS Population (14152/8274). Mintage: 4,463,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,600. (#8884)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N991)
Liberty Double Eagles
1853 $20 --Obv Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (40/915). PCGS Population (83/427). Mintage: 1,261,326. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,500. (#8908)(Registry values: N991)
1854 $20 Large Date--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/27). (#98911)(Registry values: P6)
1855 $20 --Scratches--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (15/273). PCGS Population (20/178). Mintage: 364,666. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,525. (#8914)(Registry values: N991)
1856-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (1/826). PCGS Population (1/418). Mintage: 1,189,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,485. (#8919)(Registry values: N991)
1856-S $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. NGC Census: (4/821). PCGS Population (6/412). Mintage: 1,189,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $1,501. (#8919)(Registry values: N991)
1856-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (116/461). PCGS Population (68/165). Mintage: 1,189,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,590. (#8919)(Registry values: N1793)
1859-S $20 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (79/262). PCGS Population (32/101). Mintage: 636,445. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $2,050. (#8928)(Registry values: N1793)
1860-S $20 --Cleaned--ICG. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (71/361). PCGS Population (72/137). Mintage: 544,950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,600. (#8931)(Registry values: N1793)
1861-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Fine. NGC Census: (0/697). PCGS Population (0/432). Mintage: 768,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in Fine 12: $1,350. (#8935)(Registry values: N1)
1862-S $20 --Damaged--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (64/698). PCGS Population (89/348). Mintage: 854,173. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,565. (#8938)(Registry values: N991)
1863-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (86/521). PCGS Population (49/220). Mintage: 966,570. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,625. (#8940)(Registry values: N1793)
1865-S $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. NGC Census: (78/1065). PCGS Population (66/689). Mintage: 1,042,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,515. (#8944)(Registry values: N991)
1866 $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (50/344). PCGS Population (46/157). Mintage: 698,775. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,500. (#8949)(Registry values: N1793)
1866 $20 --Improperly Cleaned, Repaired--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (50/344). PCGS Population (46/157). Mintage: 698,775. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,500. (#8949)(Registry values: N1793)
1866-S $20 Motto--Reverse Graffiti--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (93/310). PCGS Population (68/123). Mintage: 842,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $2,350. (#8950)(Registry values: N1793)
1867-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (78/894). PCGS Population (69/309). Mintage: 920,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,500. (#8952)(Registry values: P6)
1872-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (104/976). PCGS Population (113/280). Mintage: 780,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,445. (#8965)(Registry values: N991)
1873 $20 Closed 3 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/155). NGC Census: (0/312). Mintage: 1,709,825. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF30: $1,420. (#8966)(Registry values: N991)
1873 $20 Open 3 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2109/3518). PCGS Population (675/2577). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,500. (#8967)(Registry values: N991)
1873 $20 Open 3 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2109/3518). PCGS Population (675/2577). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,500. (#8967)(Registry values: N991)
1873 $20 Open 3 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2109/3518). PCGS Population (675/2577). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,500. (#8967)(Registry values: N991)
1873 $20 Open 3--Obverse Scratched--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (897/2621). PCGS Population (684/1893). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,625. (#8967)(Registry values: N1793)
1873-S $20 Closed 3--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (112/1319). PCGS Population (86/511). Mintage: 1,040,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,465. (#8969)(Registry values: N991)
1873-S $20 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (269/911). PCGS Population (143/285). Mintage: 1,040,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,500. (#8969)(Registry values: N991)
1874 $20 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (29/820). PCGS Population (36/432). Mintage: 366,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,445. (#8970)(Registry values: N991)
1874-S $20 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (214/583). NGC Census: (418/1663). Mintage: 1,214,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,500. (#8972)(Registry values: N991)
1874-S $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (418/1663). PCGS Population (214/583). Mintage: 1,214,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,500. (#8972)(Registry values: N991)
1874-S $20 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (1137/526). PCGS Population (264/319). Mintage: 1,214,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,525. (#8972)(Registry values: N991)
1875-CC $20 --Harshly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (0/1498). PCGS Population (2/1331). Mintage: 111,151. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,500. (#8974)(Registry values: N1793)
1875-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (90/1044). PCGS Population (146/715). Mintage: 111,151. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,825. (#8974)(Registry values: N1793)
1876 $20 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (327/584). NGC Census: (866/766). Mintage: 583,905. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,500. (#8976)(Registry values: N991)
1876-S $20 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2092/1609). PCGS Population (626/1266). Mintage: 1,597,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,500. (#8978)(Registry values: N991)
1877 $20 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (118/291). NGC Census: (173/355). Mintage: 397,670. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,600. (#8982)(Registry values: N991)
1877-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (89/356). PCGS Population (55/162). Mintage: 42,565. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $3,150. (#8983)(Registry values: N1793)
1878 $20 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (12/1262). PCGS Population (25/905). Mintage: 543,645. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $1,430. (#8985)(Registry values: N991)
1878 $20 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (203/581). NGC Census: (324/882). Mintage: 543,645. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,450. (#8985)(Registry values: N991)
1878-S $20 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (42/971). NGC Census: (17/1208). Mintage: 1,739,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,414. (#8987)(Registry values: N991)
1878-S $20 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (25/1164). PCGS Population (29/913). Mintage: 1,739,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $1,430. (#8987)(Registry values: N991)
1878-S $20 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (401/694). PCGS Population (193/570). Mintage: 1,739,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,510. (#8987)(Registry values: N991)
1878-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (237/457). PCGS Population (178/392). Mintage: 1,739,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,575. (#8987)(Registry values: N991)
1878-S $20 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (258/134). NGC Census: (379/78). Mintage: 1,739,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,650. (#8987)(Registry values: N1793)
1879 $20 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (53/121). NGC Census: (96/153). Mintage: 207,630. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,650. (#8988)(Registry values: N1793)
1879-S $20 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (41/232). NGC Census: (94/214). Mintage: 1,233,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,600. (#8991)(Registry values: N1793)
1880 $20 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (6/313). PCGS Population (33/345). Mintage: 51,456. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,410. (#8992)(Registry values: N991)
1880-S $20 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (131/229). NGC Census: (353/299). Mintage: 836,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,510. (#8993)(Registry values: N991)
1880-S $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (353/298). PCGS Population (131/229). Mintage: 836,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,510. (#8993)(Registry values: N991)
1881-S $20 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (13/636). PCGS Population (26/543). Mintage: 727,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,414. (#8995)(Registry values: N991)
1882-S $20 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (10/1135). PCGS Population (33/951). Mintage: 1,125,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,420. (#8998)(Registry values: N991)
1885-S $20 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (190/1514). PCGS Population (120/1464). Mintage: 683,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,550. (#9005)(Registry values: N991)
1887-S $20 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/784). PCGS Population (5/706). Mintage: 283,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,420. (#9007)(Registry values: N991)
1888-S $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (28/2129). PCGS Population (88/1943). Mintage: 859,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,440. (#9009)(Registry values: N991)
1889 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (153/141). PCGS Population (97/125). Mintage: 44,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,700. (#9010)(Registry values: N1793)
1889-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. NGC Census: (1/746). PCGS Population (3/566). Mintage: 30,945. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in VF20: $1,525. (#9011)(Registry values: N1793)
1889-CC $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (49/674). PCGS Population (53/481). Mintage: 30,945. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $1,675. (#9011)(Registry values: N1793)
1889-S $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (626/572). PCGS Population (303/961). Mintage: 774,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9012)(Registry values: N991)
1890-S $20 XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (10/1496). PCGS Population (23/1250). Mintage: 802,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,414. (#9015)(Registry values: N991)
1891-S $20 --Scratched--ANACS. AU Details Net AU50. NGC Census: (6/4644). PCGS Population (25/3763). Mintage: 1,288,125. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,420. (#9018)(Registry values: N991)
1891-S $20 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (8/4636). PCGS Population (20/3743). Mintage: 1,288,125. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $1,430. (#9018)(Registry values: N991)
1891-S $20 MS62 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (1709/468). PCGS Population (1613/744). Mintage: 1,288,125. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,710. (#9018)(Registry values: N1793)
1892-S $20 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (70/2722). NGC Census: (32/3547). Mintage: 930,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,440. (#9021)(Registry values: N991)
1892-S $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (32/3547). PCGS Population (70/2722). Mintage: 930,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,440. (#9021)(Registry values: N991)
1892-S $20 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (282/3265). PCGS Population (243/2479). Mintage: 930,150. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,450. (#9021)(Registry values: N991)
1892-S $20 MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (6/3). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 930,150. (#79021)
1893 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1810/2665). PCGS Population (882/2046). Mintage: 344,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9022)(Registry values: N991)
1893-S $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (26/4281). PCGS Population (66/3119). Mintage: 996,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,440. (#9024)(Registry values: N991)
1894 $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (3263/1009). NGC Census: (4732/1347). Mintage: 1,368,990. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,735. (#9025)(Registry values: N991)
1894 $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (3263/1009). NGC Census: (4732/1347). Mintage: 1,368,990. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,735. (#9025)(Registry values: N991)
1894-S $20 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (254/4382). PCGS Population (294/3242). Mintage: 1,048,550. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,450. (#9026)(Registry values: N991)
1895 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (5854/11031). PCGS Population (3489/7072). Mintage: 1,114,656. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9027)(Registry values: N991)
1895-S $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2303/2638). PCGS Population (1091/2607). Mintage: 1,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9028)(Registry values: N991)
1896 $20 AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (15/8199). PCGS Population (68/5266). Mintage: 792,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,440. (#9029)(Registry values: N991)
1896 $20 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (1341/3200). NGC Census: (2615/4944). Mintage: 792,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9029)(Registry values: N991)
1896-S $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2959/3633). PCGS Population (1414/3171). Mintage: 1,403,925. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,635. (#9030)(Registry values: N991)
1897 $20 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (5024/8992). PCGS Population (2848/5630). Mintage: 1,383,261. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9031)(Registry values: N991)
1897 $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (6361/2617). PCGS Population (4255/1375). Mintage: 1,383,261. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9031)(Registry values: N991)
1897 $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (2325/296). PCGS Population (1204/171). Mintage: 1,383,261. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,575. (#9031)(Registry values: N991)
1897-S $20 AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/10531). PCGS Population (16/7842). Mintage: 1,470,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $1,430. (#9032)(Registry values: N991)
1897-S $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (3203/1867). NGC Census: (4210/1988). Mintage: 1,470,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,735. (#9032)(Registry values: N991)
1897-S $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (3205/1871). NGC Census: (4216/1998). Mintage: 1,470,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,735. (#9032)(Registry values: N991)
1897-S $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1693/295). PCGS Population (1520/347). Mintage: 1,470,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,575. (#9032)(Registry values: N1793)
1898 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (470/761). PCGS Population (341/638). Mintage: 170,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,675. (#9033)(Registry values: N991)
1898-S $20 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (25/13808). NGC Census: (18/18689). Mintage: 2,575,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $1,430. (#9034)(Registry values: N991)
1898-S $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (56/18633). PCGS Population (161/13647). Mintage: 2,575,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,440. (#9034)(Registry values: N991)
1898-S $20 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (5480/11811). PCGS Population (2598/9604). Mintage: 2,575,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9034)(Registry values: N991)
1898-S $20 MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (34/36). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 2,575,175. (#79034)
1899 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (4678/13363). PCGS Population (2914/7251). Mintage: 1,669,384. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9035)(Registry values: N991)
1899 $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (7700/5663). PCGS Population (5078/2173). Mintage: 1,669,384. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,775. (#9035)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1899 $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (4424/1206). PCGS Population (1807/354). Mintage: 1,669,384. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,575. (#9035)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1899-S $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2296/1324). NGC Census: (2952/1395). Mintage: 2,010,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,785. (#9036)(Registry values: N991)
1899-S $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2296/1324). NGC Census: (2952/1395). Mintage: 2,010,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,785. (#9036)(Registry values: N991)
1899-S $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2954/1396). PCGS Population (2297/1324). Mintage: 2,010,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,785. (#9036)(Registry values: N991)
1900 $20 PCGS Genuine. 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. Mintage: 1,874,584. (#9037)
1900 $20 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (564/27585). NGC Census: (282/37733). Mintage: 1,874,584. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,450. (#9037)(Registry values: N991)
1900 $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (14283/16227). PCGS Population (11094/11866). Mintage: 1,874,584. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9037)(Registry values: N991)
1900 $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (11089/11855). NGC Census: (14330/16376). Mintage: 1,874,584. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9037)(Registry values: N991)
1900-S $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (339/5736). PCGS Population (418/4063). Mintage: 2,459,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,450. (#9038)(Registry values: N991)
1900-S $20 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (416/4078). NGC Census: (339/5750). Mintage: 2,459,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,450. (#9038)(Registry values: N991)
1900-S $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1628/872). NGC Census: (2135/718). Mintage: 2,459,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,750. (#9038)(Registry values: N991)
1900-S $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (626/93). PCGS Population (758/111). Mintage: 2,459,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,650. (#9038)(Registry values: N1793)
1902-S $20 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/3180). NGC Census: (6/3731). Mintage: 1,753,625. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,420. (#9042)(Registry values: N991)
1902-S $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1210/575). NGC Census: (1244/313). Mintage: 1,753,625. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9042)(Registry values: N1793)
1903 $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (32/10023). PCGS Population (69/8610). Mintage: 287,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,450. (#9043)(Registry values: N991)
1903-S $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1486/3644). PCGS Population (759/3449). Mintage: 954,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9044)(Registry values: N991)
1903-S $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1486/3644). PCGS Population (759/3449). Mintage: 954,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9044)(Registry values: N991)
1904 $20 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (18/154614). NGC Census: (5/190537). Mintage: 6,256,797. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $1,430. (#9045)(Registry values: N991)
1904 $20 MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (2866/186866). PCGS Population (3650/148504). Mintage: 6,256,797. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,510. (#9045)(Registry values: N991)
1904 $20 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (15161/133226). NGC Census: (22757/163955). Mintage: 6,256,797. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9045)(Registry values: N991)
1904 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (22757/163955). PCGS Population (15161/133226). Mintage: 6,256,797. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9045)(Registry values: N991)
1904 $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (51555/81508). NGC Census: (62377/101116). Mintage: 6,256,797. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9045)(Registry values: N991)
1904-S $20 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/17597). NGC Census: (17/21338). Mintage: 5,134,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,414. (#9046)(Registry values: N991)
1904-S $20 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (46/21270). PCGS Population (89/17468). Mintage: 5,134,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,440. (#9046)(Registry values: N991)
1904-S $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (7141/10671). PCGS Population (6098/8583). Mintage: 5,134,175. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9046)(Registry values: N991)
1905-S $20 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (17/1806). NGC Census: (13/1884). Mintage: 1,813,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU53: $1,430. (#9048)(Registry values: N991)
1906 $20 AU55 ICG. NGC Census: (23/559). PCGS Population (36/636). Mintage: 69,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,440. (#9049)(Registry values: N991)
1906-S $20 XF45 NGC. GSA. NGC Census: (10/3901). PCGS Population (5/3819). Mintage: 2,065,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,414. (#9051)(Registry values: N991)
1906-S $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (114/3757). PCGS Population (142/3605). Mintage: 2,065,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,450. (#9051)(Registry values: N991)
1906-S $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (612/103). PCGS Population (1023/243). Mintage: 2,065,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $2,625. (#9051)(Registry values: N1793)
1907 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (6604/17747). PCGS Population (3797/13119). Mintage: 1,451,864. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9052)(Registry values: N991)
1907 $20 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (6607/17797). PCGS Population (3799/13129). Mintage: 1,451,864. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9052)(Registry values: N991)
1907-S $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (731/1976). PCGS Population (466/2008). Mintage: 2,165,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,665. (#9054)(Registry values: N991)
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (193/9234). PCGS Population (403/12701). Mintage: 361,667. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,480. (#9141)(Registry values: N991)
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (906/8198). PCGS Population (500/12094). Mintage: 361,667. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9141)(Registry values: N991)
1907 $20 Arabic Numerals MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (2554/2808). PCGS Population (3535/6379). Mintage: 361,667. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,850. (#9141)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (24642/85242). PCGS Population (16880/78645). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (24642/85242). PCGS Population (16880/78645). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (24642/85242). PCGS Population (16880/78645). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (24762/85476). PCGS Population (16907/79071). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (41875/43426). PCGS Population (30302/48656). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (41844/43398). PCGS Population (30273/48372). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (30315/48675). NGC Census: (41946/43510). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (41952/43524). PCGS Population (30336/48735). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (41952/43524). PCGS Population (30336/48735). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (41952/43524). PCGS Population (30336/48735). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (41952/43524). PCGS Population (30336/48735). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (30741/12783). PCGS Population (30446/18289). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (30741/12783). PCGS Population (30446/18289). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 No Motto MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (30741/12783). PCGS Population (30446/18289). Mintage: 4,271,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9142)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $20 No Motto MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1376/1989). PCGS Population (942/2703). Mintage: 663,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,750. (#9143)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $20 No Motto MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1382/612). PCGS Population (1224/1489). Mintage: 663,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,875. (#9143)(Registry values: N1793)
1908 $20 Motto MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (689/627). PCGS Population (509/1021). Mintage: 156,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9147)(Registry values: N991)
1908 $20 Motto MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (689/627). PCGS Population (509/1021). Mintage: 156,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9147)(Registry values: N991)
1908-D $20 Motto MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (179/1653). PCGS Population (113/2355). Mintage: 349,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9148)(Registry values: N991)
1909 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (266/620). PCGS Population (195/1338). Mintage: 161,282. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,700. (#9150)(Registry values: N991)
1909 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (266/620). PCGS Population (195/1338). Mintage: 161,282. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,700. (#9150)(Registry values: N991)
1909/8 $20 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (398/801). PCGS Population (339/1215). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,600. (#9151)(Registry values: N991)
1909-D $20 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/445). PCGS Population (17/600). Mintage: 52,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $1,439. (#9152)(Registry values: N991)
1909-S $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (435/4466). PCGS Population (458/4851). Mintage: 2,774,925. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,650. (#9153)(Registry values: N991)
1909-S $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1618/1544). PCGS Population (1756/1879). Mintage: 2,774,925. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,885. (#9153)(Registry values: N991)
1910 $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (124/6672). PCGS Population (244/5731). Mintage: 482,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,480. (#9154)(Registry values: N991)
1910 $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2809/2994). PCGS Population (1922/3209). Mintage: 482,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,750. (#9154)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (119/5856). PCGS Population (267/5404). Mintage: 429,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,480. (#9155)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $20 --Obv Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (24/5828). PCGS Population (45/5350). Mintage: 429,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,550. (#9155)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $20 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (1502/3972). PCGS Population (953/4227). Mintage: 429,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,735. (#9155)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (1885/2087). PCGS Population (1492/2735). Mintage: 429,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,875. (#9155)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (1885/2087). PCGS Population (1492/2735). Mintage: 429,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,875. (#9155)(Registry values: N991)
1910-D $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (1885/2087). PCGS Population (1492/2735). Mintage: 429,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,875. (#9155)(Registry values: N991)
1910-S $20 AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (66/3668). PCGS Population (127/3916). Mintage: 2,128,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $1,450. (#9156)(Registry values: N991)
1910-S $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1272/1627). PCGS Population (1000/2226). Mintage: 2,128,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,750. (#9156)(Registry values: N991)
1910-S $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1282/1636). PCGS Population (1002/2241). Mintage: 2,128,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,750. (#9156)(Registry values: N991)
1911 $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (212/2137). PCGS Population (271/1854). Mintage: 197,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,480. (#9157)(Registry values: N991)
1911 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (419/1668). PCGS Population (149/1654). Mintage: 197,200. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,700. (#9157)(Registry values: N991)
1911-D $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (393/10057). PCGS Population (226/9094). Mintage: 846,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9158)(Registry values: N991)
1911-D $20 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (394/10074). PCGS Population (226/9102). Mintage: 846,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9158)(Registry values: N991)
1911-D/D $20 RPM FS-501 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (47/66). NGC Census: (0/0). (#145010)
1911-S $20 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (85/4798). PCGS Population (173/3965). Mintage: 775,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,480. (#9159)(Registry values: N991)
1911-S $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1705/1640). PCGS Population (1142/1807). Mintage: 775,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,865. (#9159)(Registry values: N991)
1912 $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (204/1920). PCGS Population (261/2725). Mintage: 149,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,480. (#9160)(Registry values: N991)
1912 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (499/1342). PCGS Population (351/2274). Mintage: 149,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9160)(Registry values: N991)
1913-D $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (125/3302). PCGS Population (202/3650). Mintage: 393,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,480. (#9162)(Registry values: N991)
1913-D $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1000/1980). PCGS Population (774/2675). Mintage: 393,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,750. (#9162)(Registry values: N991)
1913-D $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (999/982). PCGS Population (1079/1597). Mintage: 393,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,875. (#9162)(Registry values: N991)
1914-D $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (113/5625). PCGS Population (245/5669). Mintage: 453,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,480. (#9165)(Registry values: N991)
1914-D $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1757/2371). PCGS Population (1624/2956). Mintage: 453,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,875. (#9165)(Registry values: N991)
1914-D $20 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (2007/952). NGC Census: (1807/564). Mintage: 453,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,025. (#9165)(Registry values: N1793)
1914-S $20 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (4015/14344). PCGS Population (3517/11784). Mintage: 1,498,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,750. (#9166)(Registry values: N991)
1914-S $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (7349/7016). PCGS Population (5224/6575). Mintage: 1,498,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,850. (#9166)(Registry values: N991)
1914-S $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (7349/7016). PCGS Population (5224/6575). Mintage: 1,498,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,850. (#9166)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S $20 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (93/11929). NGC Census: (35/14211). Mintage: 567,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,550. (#9168)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S $20 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (3860/1976). NGC Census: (5232/1585). Mintage: 567,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,025. (#9168)(Registry values: N991)
1920 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (995/4449). PCGS Population (566/4225). Mintage: 228,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,700. (#9170)(Registry values: N991)
1920 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (995/4449). PCGS Population (566/4225). Mintage: 228,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,700. (#9170)(Registry values: N991)
1920 $20 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1760/2462). NGC Census: (2724/1711). Mintage: 228,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,750. (#9170)(Registry values: N991)
1920 $20 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1849/623). NGC Census: (1353/354). Mintage: 228,250. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,900. (#9170)(Registry values: N991)
1922 $20 MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (15723/25004). PCGS Population (10075/19736). Mintage: 1,375,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,750. (#9173)(Registry values: N991)
1922 $20 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (6542/1150). NGC Census: (6633/474). Mintage: 1,375,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,050. (#9173)(Registry values: N991)
1922-S $20 --Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (1/875). PCGS Population (3/1097). Mintage: 2,658,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $1,475. (#9174)(Registry values: N991)
1923 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2312/22109). PCGS Population (1410/17158). Mintage: 566,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9175)(Registry values: N991)
1923 $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (9536/2266). PCGS Population (7402/3651). Mintage: 566,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,875. (#9175)(Registry values: N991)
1923 $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (9536/2266). PCGS Population (7402/3651). Mintage: 566,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,875. (#9175)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (726/270356). PCGS Population (2004/235240). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,550. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 --Rev Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (726/271166). PCGS Population (2004/236115). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,550. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 --Scratched--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (726/271555). PCGS Population (2004/236347). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,550. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (7157/263199). PCGS Population (8509/226731). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (44767/219221). PCGS Population (40025/187579). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (44767/219221). PCGS Population (40025/187579). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (44767/219221). PCGS Population (40025/187579). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (44885/219479). PCGS Population (40028/187807). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (72347/115232). NGC Census: (92286/126935). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (92044/126639). PCGS Population (72053/114726). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (92044/126639). PCGS Population (72053/114726). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (72347/115232). NGC Census: (92286/126935). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (92415/127064). PCGS Population (72400/115407). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (92415/127064). PCGS Population (72400/115407). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (92415/127064). PCGS Population (72400/115407). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (71898/43334). NGC Census: (93352/33583). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (93229/33517). PCGS Population (71863/43338). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (93229/33517). PCGS Population (71863/43338). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (93229/33517). PCGS Population (71863/43338). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (93229/33517). PCGS Population (71863/43338). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (93352/33583). PCGS Population (71898/43334). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1924 $20 MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (93450/33614). PCGS Population (72002/43405). Mintage: 4,323,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9177)(Registry values: N991)
1925 $20 PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reason, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. Mintage: 2,831,750. (#9180)
1925 $20 --Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (218/45437). PCGS Population (429/39043). Mintage: 2,831,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,550. (#9180)(Registry values: N991)
1925 $20 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (1927/43510). PCGS Population (1612/37431). Mintage: 2,831,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9180)(Registry values: N991)
1925 $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (9665/33627). PCGS Population (7346/29950). Mintage: 2,831,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9180)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $20 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (52/20968). PCGS Population (113/20074). Mintage: 816,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,550. (#9183)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $20 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2655/17792). PCGS Population (2807/16645). Mintage: 816,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9183)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $20 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (5884/11931). PCGS Population (5834/10835). Mintage: 816,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9183)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $20 MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (5884/11931). PCGS Population (5834/10835). Mintage: 816,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $1,825. (#9183)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $20 MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (8450/3481). PCGS Population (6539/4296). Mintage: 816,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9183)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $20 --Doubled Die at Date--MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (3581/700). NGC Census: (3093/377). Mintage: 816,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $2,600. (#9183)(Registry values: N1793)
1927 $20 AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (293/124444). PCGS Population (1296/125362). Mintage: 2,946,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $1,480. (#9186)(Registry values: N991)
1927 $20 --Rev Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (354/124565). PCGS Population (902/124977). Mintage: 2,946,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $1,550. (#9186)(Registry values: N991)
1927 $20 MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3314/121251). PCGS Population (3974/121003). Mintage: 2,946,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $1,625. (#9186)(Registry values: N991)
1927 $20 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (17781/103470). PCGS Population (18420/102583). Mintage: 2,946,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9186)(Registry values: N991)
1927 $20 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (17781/103470). PCGS Population (18420/102583). Mintage: 2,946,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9186)(Registry values: N991)
1927 $20 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (17781/103470). PCGS Population (18420/102583). Mintage: 2,946,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9186)(Registry values: N991)
1927 $20 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (40021/27624). NGC Census: (47237/19838). Mintage: 2,946,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9186)(Registry values: N991)
1928 $20 MS62 ICG. NGC Census: (8000/33017). PCGS Population (7042/34310). Mintage: 8,816,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $1,685. (#9189)(Registry values: N991)
1928 $20 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (12576/10079). NGC Census: (13451/6054). Mintage: 8,816,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9189)(Registry values: N991)
1928 $20 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (13472/6062). PCGS Population (12577/10077). Mintage: 8,816,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9189)(Registry values: N991)
1928 $20 MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (13483/6064). PCGS Population (12606/10094). Mintage: 8,816,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $2,000. (#9189)(Registry values: N991)
Commemorative Silver
1893 25C Isabella Quarter--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (6/3151). PCGS Population (39/4307). Mintage: 24,214. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $435. (#9220)(Registry values: N991)
1893 25C Isabella Quarter--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (21/2888). PCGS Population (59/3701). Mintage: 24,214. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $500. (#9220)(Registry values: N991)
1893 25C Isabella Quarter--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (21/2885). PCGS Population (59/3707). Mintage: 24,214. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $500. (#9220)(Registry values: N991)
1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (756/2772). NGC Census: (440/2282). Mintage: 24,214. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $535. (#9220)(Registry values: N991)
1893 25C Isabella Quarter MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1120/561). NGC Census: (986/608). Mintage: 24,214. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $800. (#9220)(Registry values: N1793)
1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar--Polished--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (2/2181). PCGS Population (18/2996). Mintage: 36,026. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $375. (#9222)(Registry values: N1)
1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/2175). PCGS Population (32/2964). Mintage: 36,026. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $407. (#9222)(Registry values: N1)
1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details Net AU50. NGC Census: (4/2169). PCGS Population (48/2927). Mintage: 36,026. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $465. (#9222)(Registry values: N491)
1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (4/2171). PCGS Population (48/2916). Mintage: 36,026. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $465. (#9222)(Registry values: N491)
1900 $1 Lafayette Dollar AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (140/2759). NGC Census: (26/2140). Mintage: 36,026. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $500. (#9222)(Registry values: N491)
1921 50C Alabama MS63 ANACS. NGC Census: (314/1183). PCGS Population (435/1320). Mintage: 59,038. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $400. (#9224)(Registry values: N991)
1921 50C Alabama MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (333/85). PCGS Population (423/70). Mintage: 59,038. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,050. (#9224)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1921 50C Alabama MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (333/85). PCGS Population (423/70). Mintage: 59,038. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,050. (#9224)(Registry values: N2998)
1921 50C Alabama 2x2 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/1520). PCGS Population (15/1956). Mintage: 6,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $225. (#9225)(Registry values: N491)
1921 50C Alabama 2x2--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (1/1517). PCGS Population (15/1956). Mintage: 6,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $225. (#9225)(Registry values: N491)
1921 50C Alabama 2x2 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (731/475). NGC Census: (691/422). Mintage: 6,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $625. (#9225)(Registry values: N991)
1921 50C Alabama 2x2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (346/76). PCGS Population (402/73). Mintage: 6,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,150. (#9225)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N2998)
1921 50C Alabama 2x2 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (346/76). PCGS Population (402/73). Mintage: 6,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $1,150. (#9225)(Registry values: N2998)
1936 50C Albany--Reverse Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (1/2658). PCGS Population (1/4350). Mintage: 17,671. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $250. (#9227)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Albany MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1369/790). NGC Census: (1103/618). Mintage: 17,671. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $340. (#9227)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Albany MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1103/618). PCGS Population (1369/790). Mintage: 17,671. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $340. (#9227)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Albany MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1369/790). NGC Census: (1101/618). Mintage: 17,671. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $340. (#9227)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Albany MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1101/618). PCGS Population (1369/790). Mintage: 17,671. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $340. (#9227)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Albany MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (480/138). PCGS Population (705/85). Mintage: 17,671. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $535. (#9227)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Albany MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (481/137). PCGS Population (705/85). Mintage: 17,671. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $535. (#9227)(Registry values: N991)
1937 50C Antietam MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (914/819). PCGS Population (1444/1359). Mintage: 18,028. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $785. (#9229)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1937 50C Antietam MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1444/1359). NGC Census: (914/819). Mintage: 18,028. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $785. (#9229)(Registry values: N991)
1937 50C Antietam MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (913/819). PCGS Population (1445/1360). Mintage: 18,028. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $785. (#9229)(Registry values: N991)
1937 50C Antietam MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (646/173). PCGS Population (1127/235). Mintage: 18,028. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $950. (#9229)(Registry values: N991)
1935-D 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (192/37). NGC Census: (102/31). Mintage: 5,505. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#9234)(Registry values: N991)
1935-D 50C Arkansas MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (100/31). PCGS Population (187/36). Mintage: 5,505. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $500. (#9234)(Registry values: N991)
1936-D 50C Arkansas MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (12/2). PCGS Population (20/0). Mintage: 9,660. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $2,200. (#9238)(Registry values: N2998)
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1300/615). PCGS Population (1525/852). Mintage: 71,424. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $315. (#9254)(Registry values: N491)
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1300/615). PCGS Population (1521/849). Mintage: 71,424. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $315. (#9254)(Registry values: N491)
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (727/122). NGC Census: (530/85). Mintage: 71,424. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $420. (#9254)(Registry values: N991)
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (530/86). PCGS Population (728/122). Mintage: 71,424. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $420. (#9254)(Registry values: N991)
1935-S 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (371/195). NGC Census: (349/196). Mintage: 5,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $200. (#9260)(Registry values: N491)
1935-S 50C Boone MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (161/35). PCGS Population (173/19). Mintage: 5,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $325. (#9260)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Boone MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (176/549). PCGS Population (387/731). Mintage: 5,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $135. (#9267)(Registry values: N208)
1937-D 50C Boone MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (143/335). PCGS Population (211/450). Mintage: 2,506. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $267. (#9271)(Registry values: N491)
1937-S 50C Boone MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (24/587). PCGS Population (74/553). Mintage: 2,506. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $300. (#9272)(Registry values: N491)
1937-S 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (118/32). NGC Census: (155/34). Mintage: 2,506. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $650. (#9272)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Bridgeport MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1488/679). NGC Census: (1106/339). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $215. (#9279)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Bridgeport MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1488/679). NGC Census: (1106/339). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $215. (#9279)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Bridgeport MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1489/680). NGC Census: (1107/340). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $215. (#9279)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Bridgeport MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (624/55). NGC Census: (320/19). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $355. (#9279)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Bridgeport MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (625/55). NGC Census: (321/19). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $355. (#9279)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Bridgeport MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (625/55). NGC Census: (321/19). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $355. (#9279)(Registry values: N991)
1925-S 50C California--Stained--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/3576). PCGS Population (37/4085). Mintage: 86,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $152. (#9281)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N208)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N208)
1925-S 50C California MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1358/1082). NGC Census: (1368/1402). Mintage: 86,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $350. (#9281)(Registry values: N491)
1925-S 50C California MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1353/1082). NGC Census: (1370/1402). Mintage: 86,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $350. (#9281)(Registry values: N491)
1925-S 50C California MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1358/1082). NGC Census: (1368/1402). Mintage: 86,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $350. (#9281)(Registry values: N491)
1925-S 50C California MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (1368/1402). PCGS Population (1358/1082). Mintage: 86,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $350. (#9281)(Registry values: N491)
1925-S 50C California MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (859/543). PCGS Population (705/377). Mintage: 86,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $740. (#9281)(Registry values: N991)
1925-S 50C California MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (859/543). PCGS Population (705/377). Mintage: 86,394. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $740. (#9281)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Cincinnati--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (0/756). PCGS Population (0/1348). Mintage: 5,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $222. (#9283)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Cincinnati MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (374/302). PCGS Population (592/490). Mintage: 5,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $360. (#9283)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Cincinnati--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details Net AU55. NGC Census: (0/1126). PCGS Population (0/1698). Mintage: 5,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU55: $245. (#9284)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (490/251). PCGS Population (550/313). Mintage: 5,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $550. (#9284)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (550/313). NGC Census: (490/251). Mintage: 5,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $550. (#9284)(Registry values: N991)
1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (550/313). NGC Census: (490/251). Mintage: 5,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $550. (#9284)(Registry values: N991)
1936-D 50C Cincinnati MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (217/34). PCGS Population (282/31). Mintage: 5,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $950. (#9284)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N1793)
1936 50C Cleveland MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1985/544). PCGS Population (1906/604). Mintage: 50,030. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $135. (#9288)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Columbia MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (381/54). NGC Census: (476/70). Mintage: 9,007. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#9291)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Columbia MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (476/70). PCGS Population (380/54). Mintage: 9,007. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#9291)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Columbia MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (402/880). PCGS Population (626/695). Mintage: 8,009. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $285. (#9292)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Columbia MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (210/44). PCGS Population (156/17). Mintage: 8,009. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $800. (#9292)(Registry values: N1793)
1892 50C Columbian MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1146/2920). PCGS Population (1586/2420). Mintage: 950,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $68. (#9296)(Registry values: N208)
1892 50C Columbian MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (651/174). NGC Census: (850/263). Mintage: 950,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#9296)(Registry values: N991)
1892 50C Columbian MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (850/263). PCGS Population (651/174). Mintage: 950,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $430. (#9296)(Registry values: N991)
1893 50C Columbian MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (461/157). NGC Census: (635/175). Mintage: 1,550,405. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $480. (#9297)(Registry values: N991)
1935 50C Connecticut MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1136/1635). PCGS Population (1534/1570). Mintage: 25,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $250. (#9299)(Registry values: N491)
1935 50C Connecticut MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1079/485). NGC Census: (1188/448). Mintage: 25,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $450. (#9299)(Registry values: N991)
1935 50C Connecticut MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1079/485). NGC Census: (1185/444). Mintage: 25,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $450. (#9299)(Registry values: N991)
1935 50C Connecticut MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (381/67). PCGS Population (442/43). Mintage: 25,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $665. (#9299)(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Connecticut MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (442/43). NGC Census: (377/67). Mintage: 25,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $665. (#9299)(Registry values: N1793)
1935 50C Connecticut MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (377/67). PCGS Population (442/43). Mintage: 25,018. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $665. (#9299)(Registry values: N1793)
1936 50C Delaware MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (850/1555). PCGS Population (1375/1950). Mintage: 20,993. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $280. (#9301)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Delaware MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1300/650). NGC Census: (1017/538). Mintage: 20,993. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $330. (#9301)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Delaware MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1300/650). NGC Census: (1017/538). Mintage: 20,993. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $330. (#9301)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Delaware MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1017/538). PCGS Population (1300/650). Mintage: 20,993. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $330. (#9301)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Elgin MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1318/828). PCGS Population (1979/1137). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#9303)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Elgin MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1973/1131). NGC Census: (1315/826). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#9303)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Elgin MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1973/1131). NGC Census: (1315/826). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#9303)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Elgin MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (695/131). PCGS Population (1014/118). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $475. (#9303)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Elgin MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (695/131). PCGS Population (1014/118). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $475. (#9303)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Elgin MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (695/131). PCGS Population (1014/118). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $475. (#9303)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Gettysburg--Polished--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (0/2856). PCGS Population (1/4836). Mintage: 26,928. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $320. (#9305)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Gettysburg--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/2845). PCGS Population (3/4805). Mintage: 26,928. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $352. (#9305)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Gettysburg MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/2845). PCGS Population (3/4811). Mintage: 26,928. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $352. (#9305)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Gettysburg--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/2845). PCGS Population (3/4800). Mintage: 26,928. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $352. (#9305)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Gettysburg MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1084/1498). PCGS Population (1859/2111). Mintage: 26,928. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $410. (#9305)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Gettysburg MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1165/333). PCGS Population (1445/666). Mintage: 26,928. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $585. (#9305)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Gettysburg MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1165/333). PCGS Population (1445/666). Mintage: 26,928. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $585. (#9305)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Gettysburg MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1445/666). NGC Census: (1165/333). Mintage: 26,928. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $585. (#9305)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Gettysburg MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1165/333). PCGS Population (1445/666). Mintage: 26,928. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $585. (#9305)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Gettysburg MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1165/333). PCGS Population (1445/666). Mintage: 26,928. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $585. (#9305)(Registry values: N991)
1922 50C Grant No Star MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1432/874). PCGS Population (1333/965). Mintage: 67,405. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $215. (#9306)(Registry values: N491)
1922 50C Grant No Star MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (661/213). PCGS Population (705/261). Mintage: 67,405. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $550. (#9306)(Registry values: N991)
1922 50C Grant No Star MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (704/261). NGC Census: (661/213). Mintage: 67,405. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $550. (#9306)(Registry values: N991)
1922 50C Grant No Star MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (704/261). NGC Census: (661/213). Mintage: 67,405. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $550. (#9306)(Registry values: N991)
1935 50C Hudson MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (260/1439). PCGS Population (645/1961). Mintage: 10,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $790. (#9312)(Registry values: N991)
1935 50C Hudson MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1138/820). NGC Census: (785/654). Mintage: 10,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,125. (#9312)(Registry values: N991)
1924 50C Huguenot MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (891/346). NGC Census: (981/325). Mintage: 142,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#9314)(Registry values: N991)
1924 50C Huguenot MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (981/325). PCGS Population (891/346). Mintage: 142,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#9314)(Registry values: N991)
1924 50C Huguenot MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (982/325). PCGS Population (891/347). Mintage: 142,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#9314)(Registry values: N991)
1924 50C Huguenot MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (288/37). PCGS Population (307/39). Mintage: 142,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $685. (#9314)(Registry values: N1793)
1924 50C Huguenot MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (288/37). PCGS Population (307/40). Mintage: 142,080. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $685. (#9314)(Registry values: N1793)
1946 50C Iowa MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (2144/662). PCGS Population (2364/733). Mintage: 100,057. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $150. (#9316)(Registry values: N491)
1946 50C Iowa MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (676/57). NGC Census: (621/41). Mintage: 100,057. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $310. (#9316)(Registry values: N491)
1946 50C Iowa MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (671/57). NGC Census: (621/41). Mintage: 100,057. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $310. (#9316)(Registry values: N491)
1925 50C Lexington MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (804/156). PCGS Population (874/260). Mintage: 162,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $410. (#9318)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1925 50C Lexington MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (872/260). NGC Census: (804/156). Mintage: 162,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $410. (#9318)(Registry values: N991)
1925 50C Lexington MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (804/156). PCGS Population (872/260). Mintage: 162,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $410. (#9318)(Registry values: N991)
1925 50C Lexington MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (874/260). NGC Census: (804/156). Mintage: 162,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $410. (#9318)(Registry values: N991)
1925 50C Lexington MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (804/156). PCGS Population (874/260). Mintage: 162,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $410. (#9318)(Registry values: N991)
1925 50C Lexington MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (804/156). PCGS Population (874/260). Mintage: 162,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $410. (#9318)(Registry values: N991)
1918 50C Lincoln MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1151/567). NGC Census: (1049/339). Mintage: 100,058. (#9320)(Registry values: N991)
1918 50C Lincoln MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1151/567). NGC Census: (1049/339). Mintage: 100,058. (#9320)(Registry values: N991)
1918 50C Lincoln MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1049/339). PCGS Population (1151/567). Mintage: 100,058. (#9320)(Registry values: N991)
1918 50C Lincoln MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (483/85). NGC Census: (262/77). Mintage: 100,058. (#9320)(Registry values: N991)
1918 50C Lincoln MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (262/77). PCGS Population (482/85). Mintage: 100,058. (#9320)(Registry values: N991)
1918 50C Lincoln MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (482/85). NGC Census: (262/77). Mintage: 100,058. (#9320)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Long Island MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1085/389). NGC Census: (1066/357). Mintage: 81,826. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $230. (#9322)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Long Island MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1066/357). PCGS Population (1085/389). Mintage: 81,826. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $230. (#9322)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Long Island MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1066/357). PCGS Population (1085/389). Mintage: 81,826. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $230. (#9322)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Lynchburg MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (951/499). PCGS Population (1217/594). Mintage: 20,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#9324)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Lynchburg MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1217/594). NGC Census: (951/499). Mintage: 20,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#9324)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Lynchburg MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (951/499). PCGS Population (1217/594). Mintage: 20,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#9324)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Lynchburg MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (407/95). PCGS Population (541/55). Mintage: 20,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $440. (#9324)(Registry values: N991)
1920 50C Maine MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1163/1234). NGC Census: (1068/1089). Mintage: 50,028. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $215. (#9326)(Registry values: N491)
1920 50C Maine MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (866/368). NGC Census: (820/269). Mintage: 50,028. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $380. (#9326)(Registry values: N991)
1934 50C Maryland MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1273/565). NGC Census: (1274/521). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $310. (#9328)(Registry values: N491)
1934 50C Maryland MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (523/42). NGC Census: (441/80). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $420. (#9328)(Registry values: N991)
1934 50C Maryland MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (440/80). PCGS Population (524/42). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $420. (#9328)(Registry values: N991)
1921 50C Missouri--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (2/1810). PCGS Population (3/1969). Mintage: 10,428. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $240. (#9330)(Registry values: N1)
1921 50C Missouri--Artificial Toning--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (5/1748). PCGS Population (16/1766). Mintage: 10,428. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $570. (#9330)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1921 50C Missouri MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (789/256). NGC Census: (971/289). Mintage: 10,428. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,150. (#9330)(Registry values: N1793)
1923-S 50C Monroe MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1469/358). PCGS Population (1417/406). Mintage: 274,077. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $310. (#9333)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N491)
1923-S 50C Monroe MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1417/406). NGC Census: (1469/358). Mintage: 274,077. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $310. (#9333)(Registry values: N491)
1923-S 50C Monroe MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1419/407). NGC Census: (1469/360). Mintage: 274,077. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $310. (#9333)(Registry values: N491)
1938 50C New Rochelle MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (490/1538). PCGS Population (1216/2394). Mintage: 15,266. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $380. (#9335)(Registry values: N491)
1938 50C New Rochelle MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (934/604). PCGS Population (1434/960). Mintage: 15,266. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $510. (#9335)(Registry values: N991)
1938 50C New Rochelle MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (934/605). PCGS Population (1434/960). Mintage: 15,266. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $510. (#9335)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1938 50C New Rochelle MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1434/960). NGC Census: (934/605). Mintage: 15,266. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $510. (#9335)(Registry values: N991)
1938 50C New Rochelle MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1434/960). NGC Census: (934/605). Mintage: 15,266. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $510. (#9335)(Registry values: N991)
1938 50C New Rochelle MS67 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (103/17). PCGS Population (147/2). Mintage: 15,266. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $1,525. (#9335)(Registry values: N1793)
1936 50C Norfolk--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/2454). PCGS Population (0/4452). Mintage: 16,936. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $400. (#9337)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Norfolk MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1012/688). PCGS Population (1522/1052). Mintage: 16,936. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $540. (#9337)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Norfolk MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1015/687). PCGS Population (1518/1053). Mintage: 16,936. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $540. (#9337)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Norfolk MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1518/1053). NGC Census: (1015/687). Mintage: 16,936. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $540. (#9337)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Norfolk MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (1014/688). PCGS Population (1518/1055). Mintage: 16,936. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $540. (#9337)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Norfolk MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (611/76). PCGS Population (907/146). Mintage: 16,936. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $635. (#9337)(Registry values: N991)
1925 Medal Norse Thick Planchet MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (168/30). (#9450)
1925 Medal Norse Thin Planchet MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (98/32). (#9451)
1926 50C Oregon MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (606/359). PCGS Population (778/405). Mintage: 47,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $255. (#9340)(Registry values: N491)
1926-S 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (900/446). NGC Census: (855/741). Mintage: 83,055. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $260. (#9341)(Registry values: N491)
1926-S 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (898/444). NGC Census: (855/743). Mintage: 83,055. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $260. (#9341)(Registry values: N491)
1928 50C Oregon MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (422/491). PCGS Population (589/429). Mintage: 6,028. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $275. (#9342)(Registry values: N491)
1933-D 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (228/33). PCGS Population (335/71). Mintage: 5,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $635. (#9343)(Registry values: N991)
1934-D 50C Oregon MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (398/750). PCGS Population (841/1137). Mintage: 7,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $180. (#9344)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Oregon MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (519/609). PCGS Population (815/642). Mintage: 10,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $255. (#9345)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (811/637). NGC Census: (517/607). Mintage: 10,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $255. (#9345)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (499/143). NGC Census: (479/130). Mintage: 10,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#9345)(Registry values: N491)
1936-S 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (395/155). PCGS Population (384/122). Mintage: 5,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#9346)(Registry values: N491)
1936-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (383/120). NGC Census: (394/155). Mintage: 5,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#9346)(Registry values: N491)
1937-D 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (921/1669). NGC Census: (492/1424). Mintage: 12,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $275. (#9347)(Registry values: N491)
1937-D 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (867/556). PCGS Population (1095/566). Mintage: 12,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#9347)(Registry values: N491)
1937-D 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (493/63). PCGS Population (526/40). Mintage: 12,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $540. (#9347)(Registry values: N991)
1938-S 50C Oregon MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (335/611). PCGS Population (660/574). Mintage: 6,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $260. (#9350)(Registry values: N491)
1938-S 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (124/18). PCGS Population (104/9). Mintage: 6,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $625. (#9350)(Registry values: N1793)
1939 50C Oregon MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (87/607). PCGS Population (253/713). Mintage: 3,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $440. (#9352)(Registry values: N991)
1939 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (291/97). PCGS Population (256/78). Mintage: 3,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $725. (#9352)(Registry values: N991)
1939-D 50C Oregon MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (77/660). PCGS Population (224/818). Mintage: 3,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $450. (#9353)(Registry values: N991)
1939-D 50C Oregon MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (76/656). PCGS Population (224/813). Mintage: 3,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $450. (#9353)(Registry values: N991)
1939-D 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (273/187). PCGS Population (326/145). Mintage: 3,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $650. (#9353)(Registry values: N991)
1939-D 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (162/23). PCGS Population (129/17). Mintage: 3,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $1,100. (#9353)(Registry values: N1793)
1939-S 50C Oregon MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (98/617). PCGS Population (244/696). Mintage: 3,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#9354)(Registry values: N991)
1939-S 50C Oregon MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (97/617). PCGS Population (244/692). Mintage: 3,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#9354)(Registry values: N991)
1939-S 50C Oregon MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (97/617). PCGS Population (245/691). Mintage: 3,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $400. (#9354)(Registry values: N991)
1939-S 50C Oregon MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (237/380). PCGS Population (369/327). Mintage: 3,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $490. (#9354)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details AU. NGC Census: (4/2402). PCGS Population (11/2872). Mintage: 27,134. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $340. (#9357)(Registry values: N491)
1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (1/2302). PCGS Population (28/2607). Mintage: 27,134. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $420. (#9357)(Registry values: N491)
1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (206/2071). PCGS Population (305/2255). Mintage: 27,134. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $433. (#9357)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S 50C Panama-Pacific MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (851/762). NGC Census: (892/777). Mintage: 27,134. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $1,100. (#9357)(Registry values: N1793)
1920 50C Pilgrim MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (879/343). NGC Census: (962/178). Mintage: 152,112. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $290. (#9359)(Registry values: N991)
1920 50C Pilgrim MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (962/178). PCGS Population (879/343). Mintage: 152,112. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $290. (#9359)(Registry values: N991)
1921 50C Pilgrim MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (794/840). PCGS Population (951/919). Mintage: 20,053. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#9360)(Registry values: N491)
1921 50C Pilgrim MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (794/840). PCGS Population (951/917). Mintage: 20,053. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $220. (#9360)(Registry values: N491)
1921 50C Pilgrim MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (653/264). NGC Census: (667/173). Mintage: 20,053. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $400. (#9360)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Rhode Island MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (460/21). NGC Census: (305/22). Mintage: 20,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#9363)(Registry values: N991)
1937 50C Roanoke MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1405/1149). PCGS Population (2039/1314). Mintage: 29,030. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $235. (#9367)(Registry values: N491)
1937 50C Roanoke MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1057/256). NGC Census: (902/246). Mintage: 29,030. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $345. (#9367)(Registry values: N491)
1937 50C Roanoke MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (902/246). PCGS Population (1057/256). Mintage: 29,030. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $345. (#9367)(Registry values: N491)
1937 50C Roanoke MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1058/256). NGC Census: (902/247). Mintage: 29,030. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $345. (#9367)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Robinson MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (985/450). NGC Census: (738/218). Mintage: 25,265. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $320. (#9369)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Robinson MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (191/27). PCGS Population (389/61). Mintage: 25,265. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $650. (#9369)(Registry values: N991)
1936 50C Robinson MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (389/61). NGC Census: (191/27). Mintage: 25,265. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $650. (#9369)(Registry values: N991)
1935-S 50C San Diego MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (5555/1659). NGC Census: (2507/691). Mintage: 70,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $120. (#9371)(Registry values: N208)
1936-D 50C San Diego MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (740/72). NGC Census: (400/56). Mintage: 30,092. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $175. (#9372)(Registry values: N491)
1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1908/251). NGC Census: (1707/273). Mintage: 141,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $280. (#9374)(Registry values: N991)
1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1707/273). PCGS Population (1908/251). Mintage: 141,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $280. (#9374)(Registry values: N991)
1935 50C Spanish Trail--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (0/1617). PCGS Population (0/3168). Mintage: 10,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $825. (#9376)(Registry values: N1)
1925 50C Stone Mountain MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1861/880). NGC Census: (2061/750). Mintage: 1,314,709. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $180. (#9378)(Registry values: N491)
1925 50C Stone Mountain MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (707/173). NGC Census: (609/141). Mintage: 1,314,709. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $225. (#9378)(Registry values: N991)
1934 50C Texas MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1118/389). NGC Census: (799/416). Mintage: 61,463. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $230. (#9381)(Registry values: N491)
1934 50C Texas MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (349/39). NGC Census: (373/44). Mintage: 61,463. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#9381)(Registry values: N491)
1935 50C Texas MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (425/799). PCGS Population (748/950). Mintage: 9,996. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $270. (#9382)(Registry values: N491)
1935 50C Texas MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (580/219). PCGS Population (743/207). Mintage: 9,996. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#9382)(Registry values: N491)
1935 50C Texas MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (579/219). PCGS Population (743/207). Mintage: 9,996. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#9382)(Registry values: N491)
1935 50C Texas MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (206/13). PCGS Population (202/5). Mintage: 9,996. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $525. (#9382)(Registry values: N1793)
1935-D 50C Texas MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (195/4). NGC Census: (155/6). Mintage: 10,007. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $520. (#9383)(Registry values: N1793)
1935-S 50C Texas MS67 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (69/2). PCGS Population (96/1). Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $700. (#9384)(Registry values: N1793)
1936 50C Texas MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (473/130). PCGS Population (566/122). Mintage: 8,911. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $320. (#9386)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Texas MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (691/1164). NGC Census: (411/906). Mintage: 9,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $260. (#9387)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Texas MS66 ANACS. NGC Census: (655/251). PCGS Population (871/295). Mintage: 9,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#9387)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Texas MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (865/299). NGC Census: (655/252). Mintage: 9,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#9387)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Texas MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (655/252). PCGS Population (865/299). Mintage: 9,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#9387)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Texas MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (655/252). PCGS Population (865/299). Mintage: 9,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $380. (#9387)(Registry values: N491)
1936-D 50C Texas MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (286/13). NGC Census: (244/8). Mintage: 9,039. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $625. (#9387)(Registry values: N1793)
1925 50C Vancouver--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (0/2038). PCGS Population (2/2927). Mintage: 14,994. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF40: $213. (#9399)(Registry values: N1)
1925 50C Vancouver AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (31/1989). PCGS Population (69/2826). Mintage: 14,994. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $280. (#9399)(Registry values: N491)
1925 50C Vancouver MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (950/966). NGC Census: (792/847). Mintage: 14,994. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#9399)(Registry values: N991)
1925 50C Vancouver MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (792/847). PCGS Population (950/966). Mintage: 14,994. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $460. (#9399)(Registry values: N991)
1925 50C Vancouver MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (559/288). PCGS Population (669/298). Mintage: 14,994. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $950. (#9399)(Registry values: N1793)
1927 50C Vermont MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (960/2540). NGC Census: (394/2104). Mintage: 28,142. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#9401)(Registry values: N491)
1927 50C Vermont MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (394/2100). PCGS Population (960/2531). Mintage: 28,142. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $250. (#9401)(Registry values: N491)
1927 50C Vermont MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1407/1111). NGC Census: (1189/910). Mintage: 28,142. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $290. (#9401)(Registry values: N491)
1927 50C Vermont MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (1406/1112). NGC Census: (1190/910). Mintage: 28,142. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $290. (#9401)(Registry values: N491)
1927 50C Vermont MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (727/183). PCGS Population (830/282). Mintage: 28,142. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $715. (#9401)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.(Registry values: N991)
1927 50C Vermont MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (830/282). NGC Census: (727/183). Mintage: 28,142. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $715. (#9401)(Registry values: N991)
1946-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (234/25). NGC Census: (242/58). Mintage: 200,113. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $135. (#9405)(Registry values: N491)
1946-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 ★ NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (378/102). PCGS Population (338/47). Mintage: 500,279. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $120. (#9406)(Registry values: N491)
1948-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (241/5). NGC Census: (278/55). Mintage: 8,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $220. (#9414)(Registry values: N491)
1949-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (223/13). NGC Census: (189/19). Mintage: 6,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $200. (#9417)(Registry values: N491)
1949-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (347/14). NGC Census: (311/44). Mintage: 6,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $200. (#9418)(Registry values: N491)
1949-S 50C Booker T. Washington MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (44/0). PCGS Population (14/0). Mintage: 6,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $1,675. (#9418)(Registry values: N1793)
1951-D 50C Booker T. Washington MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (180/7). NGC Census: (170/29). Mintage: 7,004. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $260. (#9425)(Registry values: N491)
1951-S 50C Washington-Carver MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (109/1). NGC Census: (163/15). Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $420. (#9432)(Registry values: N991)
1952 50C Washington-Carver MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (228/18). PCGS Population (195/6). Mintage: 2,006,292. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $300. (#9434)(Registry values: N991)
1952-S 50C Washington-Carver MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (109/5). PCGS Population (85/5). Mintage: 8,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $535. (#9436)(Registry values: N991)
1954-D 50C Washington-Carver MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (277/26). NGC Census: (206/20). Mintage: 12,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $160. (#9443)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Wisconsin MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1264/1499). PCGS Population (2130/1838). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $275. (#9447)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Wisconsin MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1424/408). NGC Census: (1165/334). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#9447)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Wisconsin MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1424/408). NGC Census: (1165/334). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#9447)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Wisconsin MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1424/408). NGC Census: (1165/334). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $360. (#9447)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C Wisconsin MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (313/21). PCGS Population (387/21). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $800. (#9447)(Registry values: N1793)
1936 50C York MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1791/1877). NGC Census: (997/1590). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $230. (#9449)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C York MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (1791/1879). NGC Census: (996/1589). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $230. (#9449)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C York MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1371/506). NGC Census: (1200/390). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $320. (#9449)(Registry values: N491)
1936 50C York MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (1371/506). NGC Census: (1200/390). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $320. (#9449)(Registry values: N491)
Commemorative Gold
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .91 suggests Questionable/Artificial Toning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this con not gradable. Mintage: 17,500. (#7443)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (4/1867). PCGS Population (18/3001). Mintage: 17,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $550. (#7443)(Registry values: N991)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/Jefferson MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (549/2191). NGC Census: (250/1408). Mintage: 17,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $850. (#7443)(Registry values: N991)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley--Reverse Damage--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (9/1769). PCGS Population (34/2767). Mintage: 17,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $540. (#7444)(Registry values: N991)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (211/1497). PCGS Population (308/2395). Mintage: 17,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $560. (#7444)(Registry values: N991)
1903 G$1 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (308/2393). NGC Census: (209/1499). Mintage: 17,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $560. (#7444)(Registry values: N991)
1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark--Scratched--ANACS. Unc Details Net XF45. NGC Census: (0/1133). PCGS Population (2/1902). Mintage: 10,025. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in XF45: $684. (#7447)(Registry values: N1)
1904 G$1 Lewis and Clark--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (1/1137). PCGS Population (6/1895). Mintage: 10,025. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $700. (#7447)(Registry values: N991)
1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark--Removed From Jewelry--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (1/1126). PCGS Population (5/2045). Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $850. (#7448)(Registry values: N991)
1905 G$1 Lewis and Clark--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: (1/1129). PCGS Population (5/2040). Mintage: 10,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU50: $850. (#7448)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Gold Dollar MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (406/4532). NGC Census: (357/2745). Mintage: 15,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $600. (#7449)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Gold Dollar MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (971/3583). NGC Census: (463/2291). Mintage: 15,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $660. (#7449)(Registry values: N991)
1915-S G$1 Panama-Pacific Gold Dollar MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (972/3560). NGC Census: (462/2283). Mintage: 15,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $660. (#7449)(Registry values: N991)
1916 G$1 McKinley AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (126/4164). NGC Census: (55/2247). Mintage: 9,977. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in AU58: $440. (#7454)(Registry values: N491)
1916 G$1 McKinley--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (16/2231). PCGS Population (35/4129). Mintage: 9,977. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS60: $470. (#7454)(Registry values: N991)
1916 G$1 McKinley MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (366/3656). NGC Census: (244/1895). Mintage: 9,977. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $515. (#7454)(Registry values: N991)
1916 G$1 McKinley MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (764/2899). NGC Census: (338/1548). Mintage: 9,977. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $590. (#7454)(Registry values: N991)
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (331/5944). PCGS Population (232/9532). Mintage: 46,019. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $420. (#7466)(Registry values: N491)
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1038/4888). PCGS Population (1302/8225). Mintage: 46,019. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7466)(Registry values: N491)
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (1302/8221). NGC Census: (1038/4876). Mintage: 46,019. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $450. (#7466)(Registry values: N491)
1926 $2 1/2 Sesquicentennial MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (2272/5933). NGC Census: (1332/3559). Mintage: 46,019. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $580. (#7466)(Registry values: N991)
Modern Issues
1984-P G$10 Olympic Gold Ten Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. A 1984-P,D,S Set. NGC Census: (6/0). PCGS Population (1799/32). Mintage: 33,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $595. (#9614)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1984-D G$10 Olympic Gold Ten Dollar PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (1699/34). NGC Census: (10/0). Mintage: 34,533. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $595. (#9615)(Registry values: N1793)
1984-S G$10 Olympic Gold Ten Dollar PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (1530/96). NGC Census: (9/0). Mintage: 48,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $595. (#9616)(Registry values: N1793)
1984-S G$10 Olympic Gold Ten Dollar PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (1530/96). NGC Census: (9/0). Mintage: 48,551. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $595. (#9616)(Registry values: N1793)
1986-W G$5 Statue of Liberty Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (2664/223). NGC Census: (1566/1922). Mintage: 95,248. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $315. (#9622)(Registry values: N991)
1986-W G$5 Statue of Liberty Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (2664/223). NGC Census: (1566/1922). Mintage: 95,248. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $315. (#9622)(Registry values: N991)
1986-W G$5 Statue of Liberty Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (2664/223). NGC Census: (1566/1922). Mintage: 95,248. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $315. (#9622)(Registry values: N991)
1986-W G$5 Statue of Liberty Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (2664/223). NGC Census: (1566/1922). Mintage: 95,248. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $315. (#9622)(Registry values: N991)
1986-W G$5 Statue of Liberty Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (2664/223). NGC Census: (1566/1922). Mintage: 95,248. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $315. (#9622)(Registry values: N991)
1986-W G$5 Statue of Liberty Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (151/1). PCGS Population (7278/381). Mintage: 404,013. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $320. (#9623)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1987-W G$5 Constitution Gold Five Dollar MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (4727). PCGS Population (875). Mintage: 214,225. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $330. (#9626)(Registry values: N1793)
1987-W G$5 Constitution Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (177/7). PCGS Population (9238/1129). Mintage: 651,659. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $315. (#9627)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1988-S $1 Olympic Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (28). NGC Census: (0). Mintage: 1,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $360. (#9629)(Registry values: N491)
1988-W G$5 Olympic Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1957/182). NGC Census: (1035/1108). Mintage: 62,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $315. (#9630)(Registry values: N991)
1988-W G$5 Olympic Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1957/182). NGC Census: (1035/1108). Mintage: 62,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $315. (#9630)(Registry values: N991)
1988-W G$5 Olympic Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1957/182). NGC Census: (1035/1108). Mintage: 62,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $315. (#9630)(Registry values: N991)
1988-W G$5 Olympic Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1957/182). NGC Census: (1035/1108). Mintage: 62,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $315. (#9630)(Registry values: N991)
1988-W G$5 Olympic Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1957/182). NGC Census: (1035/1108). Mintage: 62,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $315. (#9630)(Registry values: N991)
1988-W G$5 Olympic Gold Five Dollar MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (1108). PCGS Population (182). Mintage: 62,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $330. (#9630)(Registry values: N1793)
1988-W G$5 Olympic Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (77/1). PCGS Population (5538/313). Mintage: 281,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $315. (#9631)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1989-S $1 Congress Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (15). NGC Census: (0). Mintage: 762,198. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $625. (#9635)(Registry values: N491)
1989-W G$5 Congress Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (48/2). PCGS Population (3198/293). Mintage: 164,690. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $315. (#9637)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1991-S $1 Mount Rushmore Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (45). NGC Census: (0). Mintage: 738,419. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $380. (#9645)(Registry values: N991)
1991-W G$5 Mount Rushmore Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (20/1). PCGS Population (3072/225). Mintage: 111,991. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $320. (#9647)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1991-W G$5 Mount Rushmore Gold Five Dollar PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (3072/225). NGC Census: (20/1). Mintage: 111,991. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $320. (#9647)(Registry values: N991)
1992-S $1 Olympic Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (24). NGC Census: (0). Mintage: 504,505. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $440. (#9923)(Registry values: P1)
1992-W G$5 Olympic Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (539/977). PCGS Population (2157/194). Mintage: 77,313. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $320. (#9926)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1992-W G$5 Olympic Gold Five Dollar PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (977). PCGS Population (194). Mintage: 77,313. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $335. (#9926)(Registry values: N1793)
1992-S 50C Columbus Half Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (48). NGC Census: (0). Mintage: 390,255. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $135. (#9663)(Registry values: N491)
1992-W G$5 Columbus Gold Five Dollar MS70 PCGS. PCGS Population (236). NGC Census: (807). Mintage: 24,329. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $335. (#9666)(Registry values: N1793)
1992-W G$5 Columbus Gold Five Dollar MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (807). PCGS Population (236). Mintage: 24,329. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $335. (#9666)(Registry values: N1793)
1992-W G$5 Columbus Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (15/1). PCGS Population (2259/242). Mintage: 79,730. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $320. (#9667)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1993-W G$5 Bill of Rights Gold Five Dollar MS70 PCGS. PCGS Population (213). NGC Census: (800). Mintage: 23,266. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $340. (#9672)(Registry values: N1793)
1993-W G$5 Bill of Rights Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/2). PCGS Population (2778/173). Mintage: 78,651. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $320. (#9673)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1991-1995W G$5 World War II Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1367/121). NGC Census: (591/723). Mintage: 23,089. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $325. (#9678)(Registry values: N1793)
1991-1995W G$5 World War II Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (20/0). PCGS Population (2977/144). Mintage: 65,461. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $325. (#9679)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1991-1995W G$5 World War II Gold Five Dollar PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (2977/144). NGC Census: (20/0). Mintage: 65,461. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $325. (#9679)(Registry values: N991)
1994-S $1 World Cup Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (32). NGC Census: (0). Mintage: 576,978. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $360. (#9683)(Registry values: N991)
1994-W G$5 World Cup Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (9/1). PCGS Population (2790/87). Mintage: 89,619. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $325. (#9685)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1995-W G$5 Civil War Gold Five Dollar MS70 PCGS. PCGS Population (100). NGC Census: (480). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $645. (#9702)(Registry values: N2998)
1995-W G$5 Civil War Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (16/0). PCGS Population (2479/108). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $335. (#9703)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1995-P $1 Olympic/Paralympics Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (28). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $320. (#9719)(Registry values: N991)
1995-P $1 Olympic/Paralympics Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (28). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $320. (#9719)(Registry values: N991)
1995-D $1 Olympic/Track & Field Silver Dollar MS70 PCGS. PCGS Population (49). NGC Census: (190). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $260. (#9720)(Registry values: N991)
1995-W G$5 Olympic/Torch Runner Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (12/0). PCGS Population (1914/129). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $325. (#9733)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N991)
1995-W G$5 Olympic/Stadium Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1177/125). NGC Census: (349/449). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $850. (#9734)(Registry values: N1793)
1995-W G$5 Olympic/Stadium Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/0). PCGS Population (1591/116). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $380. (#9735)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1996-W G$5 Olympic/Flag Bearer Gold Five Dollar MS70 PCGS. PCGS Population (86). NGC Census: (293). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $1,250. (#9736)(Registry values: N2998)
1996-W G$5 Olympic/Flag Bearer Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). PCGS Population (1288/106). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $440. (#9737)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1996-W G$5 Olympic/Cauldron Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (4/0). PCGS Population (1386/91). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $400. (#9739)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1996-W G$5 Smithsonian Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). PCGS Population (1297/50). Mintage: 21,772. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $380. (#9745)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1997-W G$5 Jackie Robinson Gold Five Dollar PR68 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/1361). NGC Census: (0/9). Mintage: 24,546. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR68: $480. (#9760)(Registry values: N991)
1997-W G$5 Jackie Robinson Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (7/2). PCGS Population (1243/100). Mintage: 24,546. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $515. (#9760)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1997-W G$5 Jackie Robinson Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (7/2). PCGS Population (1271/103). Mintage: 24,546. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $515. (#9760)(Registry values: N1793)
1997-W G$5 Jackie Robinson Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (7/2). PCGS Population (1271/103). Mintage: 24,546. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $515. (#9760)(Registry values: N1793)
1997-W G$5 Jackie Robinson Gold Five Dollar PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (1261/100). NGC Census: (7/2). Mintage: 24,546. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $515. (#9760)(Registry values: N1793)
1997-W G$5 Franklin D. Roosevelt Gold Five Dollar MS70 PCGS. PCGS Population (167). NGC Census: (387). Mintage: 11,894. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $950. (#9748)(Registry values: N1793)
1997-W G$5 Franklin D. Roosevelt Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (17/0). PCGS Population (1762/116). Mintage: 29,474. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $320. (#9749)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: N1793)
1997-W G$5 Franklin D. Roosevelt Gold Five Dollar PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (1762/116). NGC Census: (17/0). Mintage: 29,474. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $320. (#9749)(Registry values: N1793)
1998-S $1 Black Patriots Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (23). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $850. (#9770)(Registry values: N1793)
1998-S $1 Black Patriots Silver Dollar PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (22). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $850. (#9770)(Registry values: N1793)
1999-P $1 Dolley Madison Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (97). NGC Census: (352). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $150. (#9772)(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$5 Washington Gold Five Dollar MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1571/119). NGC Census: (621/691). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $335. (#9777)(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$5 Washington Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1053/723). PCGS Population (2315/117). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $325. (#99777)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$5 Washington Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1057/723). PCGS Population (2323/119). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $325. (#99777)(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$5 Washington Gold Five Dollar PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1057/723). PCGS Population (2323/119). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $325. (#99777)(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$5 Washington Gold Five Dollar PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (2323/119). NGC Census: (1057/723). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $325. (#99777)(Registry values: P1)
2000-W $10 Library of Congress PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1295/323). PCGS Population (3260/403). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $875. (#99784)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2)
2000-W $10 Library of Congress PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (3260/403). NGC Census: (1295/323). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $875. (#99784)(Registry values: P2)
2001-P $1 Capitol Visitor's Center Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (33). NGC Census: (121). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $300. (#99791)(Registry values: P1)
2001-W $5 Capitol Visitor's Center Half Eagle MS69 ANACS. NGC Census: (852/1045). PCGS Population (2033/171). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $975. (#9792)(Registry values: P1)
2001-W $5 Capitol Visitor's Center Half Eagle PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1105/630). PCGS Population (1519/123). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $325. (#99792)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
2001-W $5 Capitol Visitor's Center Half Eagle PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1110/632). PCGS Population (1520/124). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $325. (#99792)(Registry values: P1)
2001-P $1 Buffalo Silver Dollar PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (10802/314). NGC Census: (8843/1374). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $165. (#99793)(Registry values: P1)
2001-P $1 Buffalo Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (321). NGC Census: (1375). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $540. (#99793)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: P1)
From The Stan Burger Collection, Part III.(Registry values: P1)
2002-W $5 Olympics Half Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (562). PCGS Population (171). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $420. (#9799)(Registry values: P1)
2002-W $5 Olympics Half Eagle PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (558/522). PCGS Population (1186/154). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $320. (#99799)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
2002-W $1 West Point Silver Dollar PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (128). NGC Census: (1631). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $110. (#921000)(Registry values: P1)
2003-W G$10 First Flight Gold Eagle PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (72). NGC Census: (452). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $700. (#921003)
2006-S $5 Old San Francisco Mint Half Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1899). PCGS Population (358). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $330. (#21013)
2006-S $5 Old San Francisco Mint Half Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1899). PCGS Population (358). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $330. (#21013)
Modern Bullion Coins
1986-2005 $1 Silver Eagle Set MS69 NGC. 20th Anniversary Collection. A wooden display case is Included with this lot.(Registry values: N69)
1986-2005 $1 Silver Eagle Set MS69 NGC. NGC Census: (73290/806). PCGS Population (3639/3). Mintage: 5,393,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $33. (#9801)(Registry values: N69)
1986 $1 Silver Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (806). PCGS Population (3). Mintage: 5,393,005. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $480. (#9801)(Registry values: N991)
1987-W G$50 One-Ounce Gold Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (910). PCGS Population (179). Mintage: 147,498. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $1,900. (#9815)(Registry values: N1793)
1988-S $1 Silver Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (482). PCGS Population (78). Mintage: 557,370. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $650. (#9817)(Registry values: N991)
1988-P G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1064). PCGS Population (129). Mintage: 143,881. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $285. (#9819)(Registry values: N991)
1989 $1 Silver Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (0). Mintage: 5,203,327. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $560. (#9826)(Registry values: N991)
1989 $1 Silver Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (0). Mintage: 5,203,327. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $560. (#9826)(Registry values: N991)
1990-S $1 Silver Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (967). PCGS Population (153). Mintage: 695,510. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $380. (#9837)(Registry values: N491)
1992-S $1 Silver Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (650). PCGS Population (72). Mintage: 498,654. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $440. (#9857)(Registry values: N491)
1994-W G$50 One-Ounce Gold Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (448). PCGS Population (70). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $1,900. (#9885)(Registry values: N1793)
1998 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (1558). PCGS Population (83). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $175. (#9931)(Registry values: N491)
1998 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (1558). PCGS Population (83). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $175. (#9931)(Registry values: N491)
1998 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (1558). PCGS Population (83). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $175. (#9931)(Registry values: N491)
1999-W G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle--Struck with unfinished Proof Die--MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (21/2098). PCGS Population (41/1883). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $350. (#99940)(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle--Struck with unfinished Proof Die--MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (1542/17). NGC Census: (1771/224). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $480. (#99940)(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle--Struck with unfinished Proof Die--MS69 NGC. NGC Census: (1771/224). PCGS Population (1542/17). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $480. (#99940)(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$10 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle--Struck with unfinished Proof Die--MS67 ANACS. NGC Census: (47/999). PCGS Population (94/1240). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS67: $390. (#99942)(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$10 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle--Struck With Unfinished Proof Dies--MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (478/762). NGC Census: (182/817). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS68: $580. (#99942)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$10 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle--Struck With Unfinished Proof Dies--MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (762/0). NGC Census: (807/10). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $800. (#99942)(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$10 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle--Struck With Unfinished Proof Dies--MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (762/0). NGC Census: (807/10). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $800. (#99942)(Registry values: P1)
1999-W G$10 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle MS69 PCGS. Struck with unfinished PR die. PCGS Population (764/0). NGC Census: (808/10). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $800. (#99942)(Registry values: P1)
2000 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (7174). PCGS Population (27). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $150. (#9950)(Registry values: P1)
2000-W G$10 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (965/79). NGC Census: (758/505). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $420. (#99951)(Registry values: N491)
2003-W $25 Half-Ounce Gold Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (745). PCGS Population (164). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $900. (#99967)
2004 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (3657). PCGS Population (235). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $155. (#9971)
2004 G$10 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle MS69 PCGS. PCGS Population (14040/418). NGC Census: (2315/1233). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $290. (#9972)
2004 G$50 One-Ounce Gold Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (1511). PCGS Population (455). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $1,275. (#9974)
2004 G$50 One-Ounce Gold Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (1511). PCGS Population (455). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $1,275. (#9974)
2004 P$10 Tenth-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS69 NGC. NGC Census: (3155/1163). PCGS Population (4100/71). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $145. (#21104)
2005 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (190). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $160. (#9976)
2005 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (190). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $160. (#9976)
2005 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (190). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $160. (#9976)
2005 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (190). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $160. (#9976)
2005 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (190). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $160. (#9976)
2005 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (190). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $160. (#9976)
2005 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (190). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $160. (#9976)
2005 G$10 Quarter Ounce Gold Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (176). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $320. (#9977)
2005 $10 Tenth-Ounce Platinum MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (29). (#21108)
2006 $1 Silver Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (4). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $115. (#9981)
2006 $1 Silver Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (4). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $115. (#9981)
2006-W $1 20th Anniversary Silver Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (6553). PCGS Population (249). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS70: $525. (#89990)
2006-P $1 Reverse Proof Silver Eagle, 20th Anniversary PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (11395/1531). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $170. (#799977)
2006-P $1 Reverse Proof Silver Eagle, 20th Anniversary PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (11395/1531). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $170. (#799977)
2006-P $1 Reverse Proof Silver Eagle, 20th Anniversary PR70 PCGS. PCGS Population (1531). NGC Census: (0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $460. (#799977)
2006-P $1 Reverse Proof Silver Eagle, 20th Anniversary PR70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (1531). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $460. (#799977)
2006-P $1 Reverse Proof Silver Eagle, 20th Anniversary PR70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (1531). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR70: $460. (#799977)
2006 G$5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (121). (#89985)
2006-W G$10 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (983/202). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $420. (#99986)
2006-W $50 One-Ounce Gold Eagle MS69 NGC. 20th Anniversary. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (319/104). (#89992)
2006-W $50 Buffalo One-Ounce Gold PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. .9999 Fine. NGC Census: (12070/13439). PCGS Population (7310/3205). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $1,330. (#9990)
2006-W $50 Buffalo One-Ounce Gold PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (7313/3208). NGC Census: (12090/13449). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $1,330. (#9990)
2006-W $50 Buffalo One-Ounce Gold PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (7343/3261). NGC Census: (12093/13460). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in PR69: $1,330. (#9990)
2006 $10 Tenth-Ounce Platinum MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (115). (#821116)
2007-W $50 10th Anniversary PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (81). (#393053)
2007-W $50 Platinum Half-Ounce Reverse Proof, 10th Anniversary PR70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (288). (#393055)
2008-W $1 Silver Eagle, Reverse of 2007 MS69 NGC. Includes box and certificate of Authenticity. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1732/151). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS69: $480. (#396411)
2008-W $5 Gold Eagle PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (809/177). (#393070)
2008-W $5 Gold Eagle PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (809/177). (#393070)
2008-W $5 Gold Eagle PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population (177). (#393070)
2008-W $5 Tenth Ounce Buffalo MS69 PCGS. With box, case and Certificate of Authenticity. PCGS Population (77/398). NGC Census: (0/0). (#399926)
2008-W $5 Buffalo MS70 PCGS. With box, case and Certificate of Authenticity. PCGS Population (398). NGC Census: (0). (#399926)
2008-W $5 Buffalo MS70 PCGS. With box, case and Certificate of Authenticity. PCGS Population (398). NGC Census: (0). (#399926)
2008-W $5 Buffalo PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. With box, case and Certificate of Authenticity. PCGS Population (4/350). NGC Census: (0/0). (#399932)
2008-W $5 Buffalo PR70 PCGS. With box, case and Certificate of Authenticity. PCGS Population (177). NGC Census: (0). (#399932)
2008-W $10 Buffalo MS69 PCGS. With box, case and Certificate of Authenticity. PCGS Population (62/146). NGC Census: (0/0). (#399928)
2008-W $10 Buffalo PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (146/256). NGC Census: (0/0). (#399934)
2008-W $10 Buffalo PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. With box, case and Certificate of Authenticity. PCGS Population (146/256). NGC Census: (0/0). (#399934)
Territorial Gold
California Gold Rush Pinch. Ex: S.S. Central America. Several golden-brown flakes, total weight 1.5 grams, were part of the excavated treasure of the Central America. Encapsulated together without a grade in a PCGS holder.
California Fractional Gold
Undated 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-221, R.3, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (40/3). NGC Census: (4/1). (#10406)
1854 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-305, Low R.4, MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (8/70). NGC Census: (1/19). (#10425)
1856 50C Liberty Octagonal 50 Cents, BG-311, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/96). NGC Census: (0/25). (#10436)
From The Classic Collection.
From The Classic Collection.
1864 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-706, High R.5,--Plugged, Polished--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#10533)
1871 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-717, R.3, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (8/13). PCGS Population (62/72). (#10544)
1871 25C Liberty Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-765, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/261). NGC Census: (0/25). (#10592)
1875 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-782, High R.5, AU58 PCGS. Ex: Lee. PCGS Population (1/26). NGC Census: (0/2). (#10609)
1872/1 25C Indian Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-790, R.3, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (45/76). NGC Census: (5/15). (#10617)
1872 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-814, High R.5, MS65 NGC. Ex: Lee. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (3/0). (#10675)
1863 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-820, R.5, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/28). NGC Census: (0/4). (#10681)
1870 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-835, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/204). NGC Census: (0/40). (#10696)
1871 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-838, R.2, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (12/8). PCGS Population (52/26). (#10699)
1871 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-840, Low R.4, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/93). NGC Census: (2/28). (#10701)
1873 25C Liberty Round 25 Cents, BG-842, R.6, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/2). NGC Census: (0/0). (#10703)
1870 25C Goofy Head Round 25 Cents, BG-867, R.4, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (16/9). NGC Census: (6/2). (#10728)
1872/1 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-868, High R.4, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population (13/19). (#10729)
1872/1 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-869, Low R.4, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (41/12). NGC Census: (10/5). (#10730)
1874 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-875, High R.4, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2/4). PCGS Population (6/55). (#10736)
1876 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-879, R.4, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/56). NGC Census: (0/16). (#10740)
1876 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-881, R.5, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (3/3). PCGS Population (11/7). (#10742)
1878/6 25C Indian Round 25 Cents, BG-884, High R.5,--Bent--NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population (0/29). (#10745)
1871 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1011, R.2, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (85/92). NGC Census: (12/28). (#10840)
1871 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1011, R.2, MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (12/8). PCGS Population (24/14). (#10840)
1871 50C Liberty Round 50 Cents, BG-1027, R.3, MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (29/69). NGC Census: (7/11). (#10856)
1876/5 50C Indian Round 50 Cents, BG-1059, R.4, MS62 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population (0/0). (#710888)
From The Classic Collection.
From The Classic Collection.
1869 $1 Liberty Octagonal 1 Dollar, BG-1106, High R.4, MS62 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population (0/0). (#710917)
Coins of Hawaii
1883 25C Hawaii Quarter MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (165/830). NGC Census: (108/556). Mintage: 500,000. (#10987)
1883 $1 Hawaii Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (37/209). PCGS Population (109/359). Mintage: 500,000. (#10995)
Patterns
(circa 1967) General Motors "Cent", P-4060, AU58 Brown NGC. Control Code 6-M.
(circa 1967) General Motors "Cent", P-4060, MS62 Red and Brown NGC. Control Code 10-L.
(circa 1967) General Motors "Cent", P-4060, MS61 Brown NGC. Control Code 22-L.
(circa 1967) General Motors "Cent", P-4060, MS61 Red and Brown NGC. Control Code 31-L.
George T. Morgan $100 Union. One and a half ounce Pure Silver. Gem Proof NGC. Proposed design 1876, struck 2008. Private issue.
Errors
ND 1C Indian Cent--Off Center--VG8 ANACS.
1864 1C Indian Cent Copper-Nickel--Reverse Struck Thru--MS64 NGC.
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.
From The Cliff Street Collection, Part II.
1956 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on 10C Planchet 2.5 Grams--MS60 NGC.
1960 1C Lincoln Cent--Large Date on 10C Planchet, Cleaned--AU55 ANACS. AU55 Details.
1962-D 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck Fragment 1.2 Grams--MS64 Red NGC.
1969 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Canada 10C Blank Planchet--MS64 Red NGC. 2.1 Grams.(Registry values: N1)
1971-S 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck 70% off Center--MS66 Red and Brown NGC.
1972-D 1C Lincoln Cent--On 10C Planchet Weight 2.23 Grams--MS60 ANACS.
1982 1C Lincoln Cent--Large Date On 10C Plan--MS64 ANACS.
1986 1C Lincoln Cent--Double Denom on Struck 10C--MS66 PCGS.
1990 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a T-1 10C Planchet--MS67 NGC.
1997 Cent--Struck Twice, Obverse Die Cap--MS66 Red NGC.
1998 1C Lincoln Cent--Broadstruck Partial Brockage mated with a 1998 Lincoln Cent--Double Struck--MS65 Red ANACS.
No Date 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Cent Planchet--MS62 Red NGC. 3.1 Grams.(Registry values: N1)
ND 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a 1C Blank 3.07 Grams--MS63 Red and Brown NGC.
(1962-D) 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a 10C Planchet 2.4GR--MS62 NGC.
1967 5C Jefferson Nickel--Obverse Die Break JNC-67-6--AU55 NGC(#4079)
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a 1C Planchet 3.08 Grams--MS65 Red NGC.
1978-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Cent Planchet--MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 3.12 Grams.(Registry values: N1)
1978-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Obverse Die Break JNC-78D-2A--MS65 NGC.
1979 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Cent Planchet--MS63 Red and Brown NGC.
1980-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Cent Planchet, Damaged-- NGC Details. Unc. 3.06 Grams.(Registry values: N1)
1980-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--On 1C Planchet--MS62 Red and Brown ANACS.
1980-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--On 1C Planchet--MS62 Red and Brown ANACS.
1980-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on 1C Planchet--MS64 Red and Brown PCGS.
1999-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Struck Mated Pair Coin #1 of 2--MS63 Full Steps NGC and a Jefferson Nickel--Broadstruck W/Bkg Mated Pair Coin #2 of 2--MS64 Full Steps NGC.
1832 10C Bust Dime--Collar Die Break @7:00, Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. XF. JR-3.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.(Registry values: N491)
1858 25C Seated Quarter--Partial Collar--XF45 NGC.
ND 25C Washington Quarter--On 10C Planchet--MS60 ANACS.
1964 25C Washington Quarter--Struck on 5C Planchet--AU58 PCGS.
1967 25C Washington Quarter--Straight Clip--SMS MS64 ANACS.
1972-D 25C Washington Quarter--Double Struck on 5C Planchet 5.1 Grams--MS65 NGC.
1973-D 25C Washington Quarter--Struck on a 5C Planchet--MS64 NGC. 5.0 Grams.
1976-D 25C Washington Quarter Clad--Major Die Break--AU55 ANACS.
1977 25C Washington Quarter--25C Struck On 5C Planchet 5.0 Gr--AU58 NGC.
1999-D 25C Delaware, Statehood Quarter--Struck on 5C Planchet--MS62 PCGS.
1999-D 25C Statehood Quarter Delaware--Struck on 5C Planchet--MS65 PCGS.
1999-D 25C Statehood Quarter Delaware--Struck on 5C Planchet--MS66 PCGS.
2002-S Statehood Quarter Ohio--Proof Cupped Broadstrike, Clashed Dies Obverse and Reverse--PR62 Cameo PCGS.
1964 50C Kennedy Half Dollar--Struck 10% Off-Center and Cupped--MS65 PCGS.
1976 50C Kennedy Half Dollar--D/S in Collar and Rotated--MS64 PCGS.
1976-D 50C Kennedy Half Dollar--Die Adjustment Strike--MS60 NGC.
1976-D 50C Kennedy Half Dollar--Double Struck 2nd Strike 5% Off Center--MS66 NGC.
1983-P 50C Kennedy Half Dollar--Double Struck 2nd Broadstruck W/Obv Indent--MS66 NGC.
1997-P 50C Kennedy Half Dollar--Double Struck Broadstruck--MS63 NGC.
1878-CC $1 Morgan Dollar--Obverse Struck Thru--MS62 NGC. GSA Soft Pack.
Washingtonia
(circa 1860) How Abject Europe's Kings, B-108, MS63 NGC. Brass.
(circa 1860) Washington/Lost to Sight, B-152 Obverse, B-100 Reverse, MS63 NGC. White metal, 28mm.
Undated Uniface Harzfeld Bookplate Medal, B-287B Obverse Die Impression, MS64 NGC. White metal.
1860 Mint Cabinet, Paquet Medal, B-326, J-MT-23, PR62 NGC. Silver, 60mm.
1883 God and Our Country, NY Evacuation Centennial, B-464 Gilt, MS64 NGC.
(circa 1860) Monumentum Circumspice Medal, B-A103 Obverse, B-100M Reverse, MS63 NGC. White metal, 29 mm.
(circa 1892) Washington - Garfield Uniface Medal--Obverse Spot Removed--NGC Details. Unc. Bronze, 35.3mm.
U.S. Presidents & Statesmen
1881 James A. Garfield Memorial, DeWitt-1880-8, Silvered, MS62 NGC. D-1880-8.
1872 General U.S. Grant Campaign Medal, DeWitt-USG-1872-10, MS64 NGC. White metal.
1876 Lafayette Statue Unveiled--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. Unc.. New York, Brass, 31.4 mm
"1865" A. Lincoln - Martyr, King-283, AU55 NGC. Brass.
1909 A. Lincoln Centennial, King-336, MS65 Brown NGC. Bronze, 32 mm.
1909 A. Lincoln Centennial, King-379, MS62 Brown NGC. Copper.
1876 Independence Centennial, King-505, MS63 NGC. Silver.
U.S. Mint Medals
1876 United States Centennial Medal, J-CM-11 Gilt,--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Unc. Details.
1876 United States Centennial Medal, J-CM-11 Gilt,--Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Unc. Details. 57mm.
1882 Pennsylvania Bicentennial Medal, J-CM-42, XF45 Brown NGC. Bronze, 25mm.
(circa 1868) Washington and Lincoln, J-PR-31, PR64 NGC.
(1833-34) Andrew Jackson Medal, J-PR-33, PR62 NGC. Silver, 18mm.
(1833-34) Andrew Jackson Paquet Medal, J-PR-33, PR63 Cameo NGC. Silver, 19 mm.
(circa 1869) Abraham Lincoln Medal, J-PR-38, PR64 Brown NGC. Bronze. 18.45mm.
(1881) James A. Garfield, J-PR-43, PR65 NGC. Silver, 25mm. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
So-Called Dollars
1875 Battle of Lexington Centennial, MA HK-17, MS65 Brown NGC.
1892 Columbian Exposition, High Relief Liberty Head, IL HK-222, Eglit-101, PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
1892 Columbian Exposition, IL HK-230, MS63 Brown NGC.
(1897) Bickford Dollar, HK-835, MS64 NGC.
(1897) Bickford Dollar, HK-835, MS66 NGC.
(1897) Bickford Dollar, HK-835, MS66 NGC.
(1897) Bickford Dollar, HK-835, MS66 NGC.
(1897) Bickford Dollar, HK-835, MS67 NGC.
(1897) Bickford Dollar, HK-835, MS67 NGC.
(1897) Bickford Dollar, HK-837, MS65 NGC.
Expositions and Fairs
(1893) World's Columbian Exposition, Declaration of Independence, IL Eglit-36, MS63 NGC. White metal, 58mm.
(1893) World's Columbian Exposition, Christopher Columbus Medal, IL Eglit-55, MS66 Brown NGC.
1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Canadian Court, IL E-216, XF45 NGC. White metal, 24 mm.
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Mo H-30-280, MS65 NGC. Bronze.
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1/4 Gold, 10 Stars, Mo H-61-310, MS63 NGC.
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1/4 Gold, 10 stars, MO H-61-310, MS65 Prooflike NGC.
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1/2 Gold, MO H-61-330, MS62 NGC.
1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1/2 Gold, Mo H-61-330, MS63 NGC.
Hard Times Tokens
1837 Half Cent Token, Low-49, HT-73, R.2, XF40 ANACS.
1837 Half Cent Token, Low-49, HT-73, R.2, XF40 ANACS.
1837 Half Cent Token, Low-49, HT-73, R.2--Environmental Damage--NGC Details. AU.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
From The Good Harbour Bay Collection.
1837 Half Cent Token, Low-49, HT-73, R.2, AU55 NGC.
1837 1C Feuchtwanger Cent, Low-120, HT-268, VF20 ANACS. Breen 5-G, R.2.
1837 1C Feuchtwanger Cent, Low-120, HT-268, VF30 ANACS. Breen 5-H, R.1.
1837 1C Feuchtwanger Cent, Low-120, HT-268, VF30 ANACS. Breen 6-I, R.1.
1837 1C Feuchtwanger Cent, Low-120, HT-268, VF35 ANACS. Breen 5-G, R.2.
1837 1C Feuchtwanger Cent, Low-120, HT-268, XF40 ANACS. Breen 6-G, R.1.
1837 1C Feuchtwanger Cent, Low-120, HT-268, XF45 PCGS. Breen 5-H, R.1.
1837 1C Feuchtwanger Cent, Low-120, HT-268, XF45 ANACS. Breen 6-I, R.1.
1837 1C Feuchtwanger Cent, Low-120, HT-268--Corroded--ANACS. XF45 Details. Breen 6-I, R.1.
1837 1C Feuchtwanger Cent, Low-120, HT-268--Damaged--ANACS. XF45 Details. Breen 3-E, R.3.
1837 1C Feuchtwanger Cent, Low-120, HT-268--Corroded--ANACS. AU58 Details. Breen 5-G, R.2.
U.S. Merchant Tokens (1845-1860)
(circa 1852) P.T. Barnum - Tom Thumb, New York, NY, R-NY-NY-19, AU55 NGC.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage: Bayside Part II.
Gold Charms
1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, 1/4 DWT Gold, MS67 NGC. Washington. Hart's Coins of the West.
California Gold Charms
"1853" Arms of California Gold Token MS66 NGC. Round, 0.16gm.
"1884" Arms of California Gold Charm MS65 NGC. Round. 0.17gm, 11.7mm.
Miscellaneous Medals and Tokens
(C. 1987) Bulletins of The Plains, Hall Brothers Issue Gold Medal MS68 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. Utah, 1/4 ounce gold, 20 mm.
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GSA Dollars
1878-CC $1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (544/11214). PCGS Population (643/16952). Mintage: 2,212,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS61: $190. (#7080)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1880-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2286/1436). PCGS Population (3997/2805). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1880-CC $1 GSA Hoard MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2286/1436). PCGS Population (3997/2805). Mintage: 591,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $560. (#7100)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1881-CC $1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (512/7130). PCGS Population (1004/15528). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS62: $435. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1881-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2884/2675). PCGS Population (6369/5607). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $515. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1881-CC $1 GSA Hoard MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2884/2675). PCGS Population (6369/5607). Mintage: 296,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $515. (#7126)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1883-CC $1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (5473/4583). PCGS Population (12065/8674). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $195. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N208)
1883-CC $1 MS64 ★ NGC. NGC Census: (5473/4584). PCGS Population (12055/8661). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $195. (#7144)
From The Classic Collection.
From The Classic Collection.
1883-CC $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3608/976). PCGS Population (6859/1802). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1883-CC $1 GSA Hoard MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3607/976). PCGS Population (6862/1812). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7144)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1883-CC $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (880/96). PCGS Population (1674/128). Mintage: 1,204,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $760. (#7144)
1884-CC $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3644/842). PCGS Population (6472/1376). Mintage: 1,136,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7152)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2, N491)
From The JTR Collection, Part II.(Registry values: P2, N491)
1884-CC $1 GSA Hoard MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3644/842). PCGS Population (6472/1376). Mintage: 1,136,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $370. (#7152)(Registry values: P2, N491)
1884-CC $1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (745/93). PCGS Population (1316/59). Mintage: 1,136,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $775. (#7152)(Registry values: P2, N991)
1885-CC $1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1783/5008). PCGS Population (4003/11168). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS63: $555. (#7160)
1885-CC $1 GSA Hoard MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2850/2158). PCGS Population (6538/4630). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS64: $600. (#7160)(Registry values: P4, N491)
1885-CC $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1581/578). PCGS Population (3692/940). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $960. (#7160)(Registry values: P4, N991)
1885-CC $1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (1581/578). PCGS Population (3692/940). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS coin in MS65: $960. (#7160)(Registry values: P4, N991)
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