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Auction 368 | Lot 5003 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet XF45 NGC. Noe-29, Crosby 14-R, R.3. 72.7 grains. The Noe-29 is an easily attributable variety as the lowest branches on both sides of the tree curve noticeably upward, and the M in MASATHVSETS is recut. This is a well centered Small Planchet piece that is only slightly off the planchet at the top of the obverse. The fields show deep, almost charcoal-gray patina with brilliantish-gray accents over the highpoints of the design. A pleasing Choice XF example of this relatively common Small Planchet shilling. (PCGS# 24)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5004 » Colonials

(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Thick Planchet MS61 Brown NGC. Breen-186. These Elephant Halfpence pieces are thought to have been struck around 1672 or perhaps as late as 1694 as noted on the NGC insert, shortly after the Great London Fire of 1666 and devastating outbreak of the Black Plague in 1665-6. The elephant shows a few pin lines in the field above, but is generally well struck on all but some of the higher points of the design. On the reverse there appear to be some minor rim bruises, but it is difficult to determine with the holder. A very scarce coin to find in full uncirculated condition, as few were saved and most show substantial wear. No spots or other problems worthy of note. Listed on page 31 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 55)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5005 » Colonials

1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing, D:G:REX MS63 Brown PCGS. Breen-169, "Very Rare." This well struck example is dominated by chocolate-brown color. An area of darker and minutely granular surface is between 8 and 10 o'clock on the reverse. An infrequent opportunity to acquire this scarce Guide Book variety. Listed on page 29 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 173)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5006 » Colonials

1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing, D:G:REX MS63 Brown PCGS. Breen-169, "Very Rare." According to Breen, the D:G:REX variety is a prototype, while Nelson called it a pattern. The die crack through IA in HIBERNIA is also mentioned by Breen. A sharply struck piece with chocolate-brown color on the obverse and minutely granular charcoal color on portions of the reverse border. Listed on page 29 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 173)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5007 » Colonials

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny VF30 PCGS. Breen-157, No stop before H, small 3 in date, a generally smooth chocolate-brown piece, problem-free aside from a whisper of verdigris in protected areas; and a 1795 Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny, BIRMINGHAM Edge XF40 PCGS, Baker-31B, R.5, lavender-brown patina, a typical strike, only a trace of verdigris. Listed on pages 30 and 67 of the 2005 Guide Book. (Total: 2 Coins) (PCGS# 180)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5010 » Colonials

1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent XF40 PCGS. Ryder 5-A, R.3. A mahogany-brown piece that provides hints of aqua color when the piece is rotated under a light. Devoid of obtrusive marks, and HALF CENT is fully legible although faint. Listed on page 45 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 296)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5011 » Colonials

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left AU55 NGC. Miller 37.3-i, R.3. An unabraded chocolate-brown example, the devices have little actual wear although they appear circulated due to the deliberately low relief dies. Hints of original gold color persist in selected areas. Scattered tiny mint-made planchet flaws are distributed, and a stain is near Liberty's branch hand. Struck a few degrees off center toward 7 o'clock, the obverse legends are complete and only the tops of ET are off the flan. Listed on page 49 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 370)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5012 » Colonials

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, ETLIR VF35 PCGS. M. 33.17-gg.2, R.5. A rare variety with a die break (as made) below the shield. The obverse is struck off center about 10% at 6 o'clock, while the reverse is rotated about 30 degrees counterclockwise and is off center at 1 o'clock. Portions of the upper shield and branch hand have AU sharpness, while the area near Liberty's foot is softly struck. The upper obverse border and the drapery have dark verdigris, and the obverse has a planchet flaw at 12 o'clock. Listed on page 49 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 391)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5013 » Colonials

1787 COPPER New York Excelsior Copper, Eagle Left VF35 PCGS. Eagle on globe facing left. Breen-980. Breen credits this design to John Bailey, who also helped engrave the similar eagle motif on the reverse of the legendary Brasher doubloons. According to Breen, only 15 to 20 survivors are known, "usually in low grades." This richly detailed piece has a well centered obverse, while the reverse is slightly off center toward 11 o'clock. The slightly granular dark walnut-brown fields complement the lighter mahogany devices. A generally unabraded example of this rare Early American piece. Listed on page 52 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 427)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5015 » Colonials

1786 COPPER Vermont Copper, VERMONTENSIUM XF45 PCGS. RR-6, Bressett 4-D, R.2. A very attractive light chocolate brown in color and with excellent surfaces as well. The strike is weak on the left edge of the obverse and reverse, with the lettering obliterated in that small area. We also note a minor planchet flaw above the left side of the U in PLURIBUS, one the edge of the coin. The rising sun over the mountains is very sharp, and few can boast this much device detail and desirable light brown color. A great collector coin despite the minor striking weakness noted. Listed on page 57 of the 2005 Guide Book. Population: 13 in 45, 8 finer (1/05). (PCGS# 545)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5016 » Colonials

1787 TOKEN Auctori Plebis Token AU50 NGC. Breen-1147. An unabraded deep brown example of this interesting issue, whose obverse design closely resembles a Connecticut copper despite its British origin. About half of the date is present due to a small flan, the remainder of the legends are generally complete. Listed on page 59 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 601)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5019 » Colonials

1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thick Planchet, Plain Edge MS64 Brown NGC. Breen-1020. Dark brown in color and attractive with fairly typical surfaces for the period. We note this is a later die state with a large die break at the top left of the clock (normally seen on the majority of these) and the central reverse eagle lacks central definition, again typical. A trace of red can be seen in the protected areas on the upper reverse. A particularly rare coin in higher grades, many entered circulation and locating a Choice Mint State coin can be quite a challenge for the numismatist. This is one of the two finest graded by NGC with none seen finer by either grading service. Listed on page 60 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 603)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5026 » Colonials

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Draped Bust, No Button AU50 PCGS. Baker-2, R.1. A deep brown representative, the devices feature pleasing definition and thorough evaluation of the fields reveals only a few moderate marks. Listed on page 64 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 676)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5034 » Colonials

Undated PENNY Washington Liberty & Security Penny MS64 Brown PCGS. Baker-30, R.2. The obverse shows a very attractive mahogany brown color while the reverse sports traces of lighter red mixed with steel brown hues. Well struck and well preserved for such a large, early copper coin. The strike shows only a touch of weakness on Washington's upper curls and on a few of the stars within the shield on the reverse. Identifiable by a thin mark on the upper right wing of the small eagle on the reverse, and possibly a related nick on the lower portion of the E of SECURITY. An important offering for the type collector, as his is likely one of the better coins to survive of this die pairing. Always in strong demand for the Washington motifs. Listed on page 68 of the 2005 Guide Book. Population: 12 in 64, 3 finer (1/05). (PCGS# 767)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5037 » Colonials

1795 1/2P Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Plain Edge XF45 PCGS. Baker-34, R.4. A deep brown example of this elusive Washington type. Typically struck in the centers, a few faint handling marks are observed on Washington's shoulder and ear. A die crack in obverse field to the left of Washington's portrait is diagnostic. Listed on page 68 of the 2003 Guide Book. Population: 4 in 45, 3 finer (2/05). (PCGS# 770)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5038 » Federal Contract Coinage

1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, Cinquefoils VF35 PCGS. Newman 7-T, R.5. A better die variety, not conspicuous within the Bank of New York hoard. A chocolate-brown piece with nearly undisturbed surfaces, a couple of trivial pinscratches on the obverse are barely worthy of mention. Listed on page 69 of the 2005 Guide Book.

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5040 » Half Cents

1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date Fine 15 PCGS. B-2a, C-2a, R.3. A deep golden-brown representative, the legends are sharp and the major details of the devices are readily evident. The minutely etched surfaces show some very wispy marks on the obverse field. (PCGS# 1015)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5041 » Half Cents

1795 1/2 C Plain Edge--Damaged--ANACS. VF Details, Net VG10. B-6a, B-6c, C-6a, R.2. A bright light brown piece that offers pleasing definition, however, noticeable pinscratches affect the portrait and the upper right obverse field. A trio of small square punches are beneath the date. (PCGS# 1018)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5042 » Half Cents

1803 1/2 C VF35 NGC. B-3, C-3, R.1. A deep golden-brown piece, the glossy surfaces are moderately marked on the right obverse field. Crisply defined apart from the leaves above the H in HALF, these are opposite Liberty's high relief shoulder. The widely spaced 03 in the date provides quick attribution. (PCGS# 1060)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5044 » Half Cents

1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems AU58 PCGS. B-10, C-13, R.1. Semi-glossy chocolate brown surfaces are virtually devoid of any significant abrasions. The design elements are sharply struck throughout. (PCGS# 1063)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5045 » Half Cents

1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems AU58 NGC. C-13, B-10, R.1. Chocolate-brown with mottled olive and steel color. A pleasing example of this popular "Red Book" variety. (PCGS# 1063)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5046 » Half Cents

1805 1/2 C Small 5, No Stems AU58 PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. The Stemless Wreath variety, also noted for a triple punched small 5 in the date. Shimmering with subtle luster, this sharp example has only a hint of wear on the cheek and shoulder. Deep walnut-brown color cedes to lighter tan color in selected areas. A wispy pinscratch above the hair ribbon does not distract. (PCGS# 1081)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5047 » Half Cents

1806 1/2 C Small 6, Stems VF30 PCGS. B-1, C-2, R.4. Two different die varieties are known of this Small 6, Stems variety. The distinguishing feature is the position of the digit 6, either low in the field as here, or higher in the field with the upper point very close to the drapery. This scarce variety is important to a couple different classes of collectors, being of special interest to the variety collector, or to the Guide Book collector who is seeking one example of each coin listed in the popular reference. Of course, those collectors forming PCGS Registry sets of half cents will also want to own this coin.

Grayish-brown devices with intermingled chocolate and steel-brown color in the fields. Slight corrosion and verdigris is visible around the devices. Although the surfaces have their usual quota of small abrasions and marks, only a few minor scratches or other defects are noted. The specimen offered here is an intermediate die state example with light clash marks on the obverse, through the bases of RT in LIBERTY. In later states, a die crack develops through the digit 6, but no such feature is visible on this example. (PCGS# 1096)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5048 » Half Cents

1807 1/2 C AU58 NGC. C-1, B-1, R.1. The usually seen late die state with extensive flowlines obliterating the border denticles. A lovely example with golden-brown color highlighted by olive and pale blue toning. (PCGS# 1104)

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Mar 25, 2005

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Auction 368 | Lot 5049 » Half Cents

1808 1/2 C AU50 NGC. B-3, C-3, R.1. Mahogany and deep olive-brown patina embraces this crisp example, only the second S in STATES is faintly struck. A short pinscratch beneath the chin and a couple of light marks on the portrait are appropriate for the grade. The ungainly, tall final 8 in the date is composed of stacked zero punches, normally used for the fraction denominator. (PCGS# 1107)

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Mar 25, 2005

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