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Auction 420 | Lot 125 » Small Cents » Indian Cents

1877 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. The 1877 has always held a favored position as the key issue in the Indian cent series. Its low mintage of only 852,500 pieces explains its scarcity in all grades. It is especially difficult to locate in Mint condition and with remnants of original mint color. This is an attractive coin that is well defined. Most of the original mint red is still evident beneath the woodgrain pattern of brown that overlies each side. The only trace of carbon we see is a small spot beneath the ribbon end on the lower reverse. An exceptionally good value and sure to be of interest to a wide range of collectors.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2128)

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Auction 420 | Lot 187 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1914-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. This date is one of the important issues among early Lincoln cents, from a limited mintage and with few high quality survivors. Both sides have satiny orange luster and the usual tiny flecks that are invariably seen on these coins. This is an excellent opportunity for the Set Registry collector to cross another one off the list.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2473)

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Auction 420 | Lot 415 » Nickels » Buffalo Nickels

1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS63 PCGS. The Three-Legged variety of the 1937-D Nickel usually doesn't grade any better than XF. This is a very nice Mint State coin that has original, satiny surfaces that are argent-gray overall with strong underlying crimson-rose iridescence. This piece shows a typically soft strike near the centers on both obverse and reverse, but is actually much sharper than average near the peripheries. There is a mark on the Indian's lower jaw on the obverse, while a few trivial abrasions are seen on the reverse. A grainy orange-peel texture is common throughout, the result of heavy die erosion. A solid Mint State representative of this ever-popular variety.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 3982)

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Auction 420 | Lot 561 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1916-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. The 1916-D Mercury Dime is a key-date issue with a production of just 264,000 coins that were all delivered in November of that year. It seems that the coinage was halted so that Denver Mint personnel could concentrate on production of six million quarter dollars at the end of the year. Nearly all of these dimes that have survived the past century have done so in lower grades, with most examples showing considerable signs of circulation. Choice and Gem Mint State examples are not often seen, especially with full bands like this piece. Both sides have deep and vibrant iridescent toning over satiny luster. A few tiny surface ticks have undoubtedly prevented a higher grade.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 4907)

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Auction 420 | Lot 702 » Quarters and Twenty Cents » Standing Liberty Quarters

1916 25C MS63 Full Head PCGS. The 1916 quarter, struck in a transitional year between the Barber and Standing Liberty designs, is one of the most famous 20th century silver rarities. Only 52,000 pieces were struck and very few survive today. This is a satiny example that is essentially untoned, only showing trace amounts of color on either side. Well struck for this often poorly defined issue, and displaying just two or three trivial nicks on the obverse. The surfaces display a very distinct matte-like texture in the field areas, which actually serves to increase the noteworthy visual appeal of the piece. This exceedingly scarce key date quarter is housed in an earlier PCGS holder with a pale green label.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 5705)

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Auction 420 | Lot 58 » Half Cents

1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. C-3, B-2, R.1. This splendid half cent is a nice representative of the Classic Head design with considerable original mint color blended with medium brown and hints of steel-blue. EAC 55.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 1148)

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Auction 420 | Lot 92 » Small Cents » Flying Eagle Cents

1856 1C MS63 PCGS. Snow-5. This rare variety was initially described by Rick Snow in 1992. It is attributed by a tiny die chip at the center of the base of U in UNITED, and by a centering dot on the reverse that appears just beneath the lip of the upper left serif of the N in CENT. According to Snow, fewer than 35 examples of this die pair may exist today in all grades.

This high grade survivor reveals impressively sharp striking details on each side, and mild reflectivity is noted in the fields. The even golden-brown coloration is quite attractive. A small abrasion and a faint pinscratch reside close together, just above the date, but no other mentionable surface blemishes are evident. An important and conservatively graded representative of this famous and ever-popular issue.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2013)

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Auction 420 | Lot 136 » Small Cents » Indian Cents

1909-S 1C MS65 Red NGC. The first small cents struck in San Francisco were coined a year earlier in 1908. These and the 1909 Indian cents represent the very first minor coins produced in San Francisco. The economy of the western city and surrounding area, previous to this time, was in need of silver and gold coins to provide change in larger transactions. One and five cent coins were simply not needed in the 19th century. Sharply struck, rich sunset-red luster, and frosty surfaces, destined to become a highlight in the successful bidder's cabinet. Both sides are void of abrasions and spots. Census: 48 in 65 Red, 5 finer (10/06).
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2240)

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Auction 420 | Lot 171 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1909-S VDB 1C MS64 Red PCGS. This sharply struck Gem has light yellowish-orange color with frosty luster and excellent eye appeal. Not a rarity, but its popularity provides for a constant demand in the marketplace. Steaks of faint lilac toning are evident on the reverse.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2428)

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Auction 420 | Lot 175 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1909-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. Both sides of this Gem have brilliant golden luster that is typical of all original examples of this Lincoln cent issue. The design elements are bold and the eye appeal is excellent.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2434)

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Auction 420 | Lot 226 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1943 1C MS68 PCGS. With fully brilliant luster and flash, this specimen stands in elite company, being tied for finest graded at PCGS. Population: 47 in 68, 0 finer (10/06).
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2711)

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Auction 420 | Lot 227 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1943-D 1C MS68 PCGS. An essentially blemish-free survivor of this World War II Cent, the surfaces are satiny in sheen with needle sharp striking detail and an almost total lack of carbon. PCGS has never certified a finer example (10/06).
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2714)

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Auction 420 | Lot 230 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1943-S 1C MS68 PCGS. Bright gleaming luster with a virtually flawless strike and pristine surfaces. No examples have been certified finer by either of the two major grading services (10/06).
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2717)

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Auction 420 | Lot 238 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1955/55 1C Doubled Die Obverse MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. This is a pleasing Mint State example of the always-popular 1955 Doubled Die cent variety, one of the most obvious doubled dies in the entire series of U.S. coinage. This variety was quickly listed in the Guide Book, making its first appearance in the 1960 edition (published in 1959). Mostly blue and olive color is blended with considerable original orange mint luster.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2826)

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Auction 420 | Lot 243 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS65 Red PCGS. The obverse of this Gem has light orange color and the reverse has deeper orange color. It is an attractive and desirable example of the second most visible Doubled Die variety in the Lincoln cent series.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2950)

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Auction 420 | Lot 246 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1936 1C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR65 Red PCGS. This is a gorgeous Gem proof example with deep orange color on both sides. The fields are deeply mirrored, surrounding reflective devices, limiting the amount of cameo contrast to a minimum. Not many finer quality examples have been certified, just 27 by PCGS (10/06).
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 3335)

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Auction 420 | Lot 326 » Nickels » Liberty Nickels

1885 5C MS64 PCGS. Unlike so many, this frosty near-Gem is easily classified as a rare business strike. It is sharply struck with brilliant gray-gold color on the obverse and vibrant iridescence on the reverse. The lower left part of the wreath is a little weak as always. Population: 69 in 64, 45 finer (10/06).
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 3846)

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Auction 420 | Lot 327 » Nickels » Liberty Nickels

1886 5C MS65 PCGS. The 1885 and 1886 Liberty nickels are considered the two key-dates among the Philadelphia Mint issues, and along with the 1912-S, are the three most difficult entries among the entire set of Mint State Liberty nickels. This Gem is sharply struck and presents satiny light gray luster on both sides. The surfaces are essentially untoned, although wisps of champagne color can be imagined. An attractive example with few finer pieces. Population: 29 in 65, 3 finer (10/06).
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 3847)

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Auction 420 | Lot 343 » Nickels » Liberty Nickels

1912-S 5C MS65 PCGS. A solid Gem example of this key date in the Liberty nickel series. One of only two branch mint nickels struck with this design; only 238,000 pieces were produced. This piece shows the typical soft strike and satin-like luster, with a pale overlay of rose patina on the reverse. Close examination reveals nothing in the way of surface distractions on either side of the piece. Population: 73 in 65, 8 finer (10/06).
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 3875)

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Auction 420 | Lot 384 » Nickels » Buffalo Nickels

1926-S 5C AU50 PCGS. Attractive light gray surfaces with hints of gold toning and wispy hairlines on both sides. This is the scarcest date in the regular series of date and mintmark issue Buffalo nickels.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 3959)

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Auction 420 | Lot 400 » Nickels » Buffalo Nickels

1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs XF40 NGC. FS-019. Although not as famous as its 1937-D Three-Legged counterpart, the 1936-D 3 1/2 Legs variety is far more rare. In fact, Mint State examples are virtually unknown. On the XF40 example offered here, the bison's leftmost foreleg is greatly attenuated. Pearl-gray in color with a bold horn and only moderate highpoint wear. A couple of handling marks on the bison's body do not remove the eye appeal.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 93978)

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Auction 420 | Lot 423 » Nickels » Buffalo Nickels

1936 5C Type Two--Brilliant Finish PR66 PCGS. Two styles of proof coins were produced in 1936, with either a satin finish or a brilliant finish as on this example. The total mintage for both styles was 4,420 coins, and it is generally believed that about half that total represents each type. In fact, current population data supports such a division, as 49% of all NGC and PCGS submissions have a brilliant surface. This Premium Gem is a wonderful example with bright nickel-gray color and excellent surfaces.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 3995)

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Auction 420 | Lot 436 » Nickels » Jefferson Nickels

1942 5C Type One MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Fully lustrous light gray surfaces exhibit hints of gold toning on this Premium Gem example that is nearly the finest PCGS has certified. Population: 30 in 66, 2 finer (10/06).
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 84013)

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Auction 420 | Lot 460 » Half Dimes » Bust Half Dimes

1833 H10C MS66 Prooflike NGC. V-1, LM-10, R.1. Well struck with substantial reflectivity noted in the fields, an untoned obverse, and a richly toned reverse. A faint vertical die crack travels across the lower half of Liberty's portrait, and a shallow adjust mark extends from the chin to the ear, but post-striking blemishes seem absent on both sides of the coin. An attractive and conditionally elusive Premium Gem. Census: 27 in 66, 13 finer (10/06).
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 4280)

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Auction 420 | Lot 465 » Half Dimes » Seated Half Dimes

1839 H10C No Drapery MS64 PCGS. Lovely color and sharp details are important elements of this original near-Gem example. Both sides are fully lustrous with unbroken mint frost beneath pale gold and iridescent toning. The scarce No Drapery type was only produced in three years from 1838 to 1840.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 4319)

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