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Auction 376 | Lot 5001 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet AU55 PCGS. Noe-16, Crosby 21-L, R.2. 75.77 grains. Original pearl-gray and olive hues endow this lovely and bold example. Well struck, only a couple of letters on the lower obverse border do not have sharp definition. The Pine Tree and the denomination are particularly crisp. The obverse is well centered; the reverse is slightly misaligned toward 2:30, although all legends on both sides are fully intact on the flan. No handling marks are apparent, further evidence of the superior quality exhibited by the present piece. Listed on page 24 of the 2005 Guide Book. Population: 4 in 55, 4 finer (4/05). (PCGS# 24)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5002 » Colonials

(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Thick Planchet MS63 Brown PCGS. No Diagonals. Breen-186. An interesting an enigmatic series, these halfpence are believed to have been struck somewhere between 1672 and 1694. This is the more frequently encountered variant, and the surfaces show attractive brown coloration with a streaky, occasional overlay of darker brown. Well struck, the lower portion of the obverse shows evidence of having been struck from a worn die and there is a prominent carbon spot on the lower portion of the reverse. (PCGS# 55)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5003 » Colonials

1723 PENNY Rosa Americana Penny VF35 PCGS. Breen-122, No stop after Small 3. A nicely defined piece with blended brassy yellow highpoints and deeper brown patina throughout the fields. Minor verdigris is appropriate for the grade. A pinscratch in the field near the chin is subdued by subsequent toning. Listed on page 29 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 125)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5004 » Colonials

1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing, DEI GRATIA MS62 Brown PCGS. Breen-170, "Very Rare." Breen's "Second Prototype Farthing" with DEI and GRATIA widely spaced. Scarcer than the usually encountered Breen-172. Incorrectly designated as a D:G:REX variety on the PCGS insert. A bold golden-brown example with shimmering luster and clean surfaces. Listed on page 29 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 176)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5006 » Colonials

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. No pellet before H, Small 3. Breen-157. A well struck and splendidly undisturbed Choice Hibernia Halfpenny. Substantial crimson color complements the medium brown toning. Listed on page 24 of the 2004 Guide Book. (PCGS# 181)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5007 » Colonials

1724 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny XF45 PCGS. Period After Date. Breen-166. Steel-gray devices contrast with glossy chocolate-brown fields. A couple of trivial ticks, but a pleasing and perfectly centered piece. Scarce relative to the 1723 Halfpenny. Listed on page 30 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 190)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5009 » Colonials

1760 1/2P Hibernia-Voce Populi Halfpenny, P Before Face XF40 NGC. Z. 15-N, N.12. An attractive golden-brown example, perfectly centered on the obverse while the reverse is slightly off toward 2:30. A couple of faint and trivial pinscratches on the face. Listed on page 34 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 271)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5010 » Colonials

1760 1/2P Hibernia-Voce Populi Halfpenny, P Before Face XF40 PCGS. Z. 15-N, N.12. A chocolate-brown representative, nicely detailed and unmarked. A mint-made planchet clip at 4 o'clock affects a couple of letters in the peripheral legends. The reverse of the PCGS holder has fine scuffs that do not affect the preservation of the piece itself. Listed on page 34 of the 2005 Guide Book. Population: 6 in 40, 5 finer (4/05). (PCGS# 271)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5013 » Colonials

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, CONNFC AU53 PCGS. M. 43.1-Y, R.2. Miller-43.1 is unique among the proliferation of 1787 Draped Bust Left varieties, in that an F punch was mistakenly used for the E in the CONNEC legend. The variety is requisite for a complete Guide Book collection of this popular Early American series. A bold and refreshingly unmarked golden-brown piece. Wisps of light charcoal color are noted on the left reverse field. Nicely centered, all legends are fully intact. Listed on page 49 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 382)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5016 » Colonials

1787 1/2P Machin's Mills Halfpenny AU50 PCGS. Vlack 17-87A, R.2. An attractive medium brown piece. The seated figure has moderate wear on the chest and waist, but her drapery and shield are sharp, as is the portrait of good King George. Minutely granular, but no verdigris or rough surface is present. Listed on page 54 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 469)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5017 » Colonials

1787 COPPER Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Right AU50 PCGS. Breen-987. A deep golden-brown piece, unusually smooth save for a mint-made strike-thru near the chin of the mailed bust. Minor rim dings are at 5:30 on the reverse and 11 o'clock on the obverse. An early die state that has a bold clashmark (as made) near the seated figure's foot instead of the usually seen die break. Listed on page 54 of the 2005 Guide Book. Population: 2 in 50, 6 finer (4/05). (PCGS# 475)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5018 » Colonials

1786 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Bridle XF40 PCGS. Maris 18-M, R.1. The 'wide shield reverse' marriage of the popular Bridle variety, named for a vertical die break beneath the snout of the horse. Medium to deep brown in color. Virtually void of contact, areas of faint verdigris do not distract. Listed on page 56 of the 2005 Guide Book. Population: 4 in 40, 3 finer (4/05). (PCGS# 501)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5019 » Colonials

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Outlined Shield XF45 PCGS. Maris 46-e, R.1. A bold ebony-brown State Copper. a few degrees off center toward 11 o'clock although all legends are fully intact. Minutely porous but unabraded and attractive. A small curved clip (as made) is at 1 o'clock. Listed on page 56 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 503)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5021 » Colonials

1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Running Fox VF35 PCGS. Maris 75-bb, R.4. Die breaks along the left obverse and right reverse borders identify this desirable New Jersey variety. The medium brown surfaces are nicely detailed and a diagonal cut is seen at the lower right portion of the obverse. Listed on page 56 of the 2005 Guide Book. Population: 3 in 35, 6 finer (4/05). (PCGS# 524)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5022 » Colonials

1786 COPPER Vermont Copper, VERMONTENSIUM Fine 15 PCGS. RR-7, Bressett 5-E, R.3. Tan-brown color fills the centers; the borders offer deeper mahogany hues. A granular piece with a couple of lesser handling marks northwest of the plow. The date and most other legends are clear, the eye and rising sun retain some definition. Listed on page 57 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 545)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5023 » Colonials

1786 COPPER Vermont Copper, VERMONTENSIUM XF40 PCGS. RR-8, Bressett 6-E, Low R.4. A scarce Landscape variety that features short trees and a widely repunched 1 in the date. A well centered example, this chestnut-brown piece has moderate softness of strike on the plow and on DECIMA. Listed on page 57 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 545)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5024 » Colonials

1786 COPPER Vermont Copper, VERMONTENSIUM AU53 NGC. RR-6, Bressett 4-D, R.2. The fourth tree appears to float above the landscape, which attributes this popular Republic Copper variety. Mahogany and tan-brown color alternates. The obverse is well struck, the reverse center has received a typical blow from the dies. A subdued pinscratch is on the reverse at 10 o'clock, and one of the rays has a mint-made planchet flaw. The obverse is a few degrees off center toward 6 o'clock, and about half of the date is present. Listed on page 57 of the 2005 Guide Book. Population: 2 in 53, 6 finer (4/05). (PCGS# 545)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5026 » Colonials

1781 TOKEN North American Token AU58 PCGS. Breen-1144. Bold for the issue and free from detectable marks. Deep golden-brown toning cedes to faintly granular ebony patina in selected areas. Listed on page 59 of the 2005 Guide Book. Population: 3 in 58, 0 finer (5/05). (PCGS# 589)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5048 » Colonials

1783 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Small US XF40 PCGS. Crosby 2-B, R.2. A bold and suitably centered example, mostly deep brown in color with an area of lighter tan toning on the central reverse. Some flaking on the small U.S., otherwise only faintly granular. In a green label holder. Listed on page 40 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 801)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5028 » Colonials

1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thick Planchet, Plain Edge AU50 PCGS. Breen-1020. A deep chocolate-brown example that has a couple of moderate marks and a shallow strike-thru (as made) on the eagle's right (facing) shoulder. The die break from the clock encompasses the nearby ampersand but not the D in GOLD. The central reverse is softly defined, as always for the die state. Listed on page 60 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 603)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5033 » Colonials

(1792-94) TOKEN Kentucky Token, Plain Edge MS66 Brown PCGS. Breen-1155. Satin luster rolls unencumbered across the splendidly preserved light golden-brown surfaces. Glimpses of original crimson color outline the legends and the scroll. A gorgeous premium Gem of this popular variety. OUR CAUSE is not only just, but boldly struck, unlike most examples encountered. It seems curious that several Conder tokens intended for British circulation, this issue in particular, bear pro-American motifs so soon after the War of Independence. Listed on page 61 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 614)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5034 » Colonials

1794 TOKEN Franklin Press Token AU58 PCGS. Breen-1165. While the Franklin Press token is actually an English tradesman's token it has long been included with American Colonials, mostly on the strength of Benjamin Franklin's name. This is an uncommonly well defined piece that has lovely, even reddish-brown surfaces. There is very little evidence of actual circulation, and the coin only shows two defects: a pair of slightly curved indents, one on each side, that appear to be of mint origin. (PCGS# 630)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5035 » Colonials

1796 MEDAL Castorland Medal, Silver VF35 PCGS. This medal appears to be an early restrike. The centers are slightly thicker than the peripheries, and there is just the faintest trace of die rust close to the sap pot's handle. The edge is reeded and there does not appear to be any restrike marking on the edge--although, admittedly, it is difficult to examine the edge through the PCGS holder. Well defined with light gray toning over each side, there are no mentionable abrasions. Listed on page 63 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 653)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5036 » Colonials

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Draped Bust, No Button VF30 PCGS. Baker-2, R.1. A middle grade deep brown piece with generally smooth surfaces and even highpoint wear. A faint pinscratch on the cheekbone is the only remotely relevant mark. Listed on page 64 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 676)

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Auction 376 | Lot 5042 » Colonials

(c.1791) 1C Washington Small Eagle Cent--Obverse Die Trial--MS63 Brown NGC. Baker 16F. The edge is lettered PAYABLE AT WAREHOUSE OF THOS. & ALEXR. HUTCHINSON. According to the most recent (1999) edition of Rulau and Fuld's Medallic Portraits of Washington, "Baker numbers 15 and 16 supposedly were ordered from Westwood's mint in Birmingham by W. and Alex Walker of Birmingham, and distributed in America by Thomas Ketland & Sons of Philadelphia." This is a uniface die trial and is alleged to be unique. The obverse is a bit softly detailed on the highpoints of Washington's hair. The surfaces are glossy with rich, even, reddish-brown patina. The only defects of note is a slight area of discoloration below the I of WASHINGTON and very shallow, diagonal scratch on Washington's peruke. (PCGS# 705)

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