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Auction 400 | Lot 2 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling MS63 NGC. Noe-4, Crosby 3-D, R.4. 71.1 grains. An outstanding Oak Tree Shilling type coin, among the finest known for the variety. Well struck for a Noe-4, which is usually quite soft along the lower obverse border. The letters TS between 3 and 4 o'clock and the period at 6 o'clock are the only obverse elements not strongly defined, and the reverse has only minor weakness near 9 o'clock. The denomination and oak tree are impressively sharp. The unblemished surfaces display satin sheen when turned beneath a light. Slightly wavy, as delivered by rocker dies. The centering is nearly perfect, off two or three degrees toward 6 o'clock. Listed on page 37 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 20)

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Auction 400 | Lot 1 » Colonials

1662 2PENCE Oak Tree Twopence AU55 PCGS. Small Date. Noe-31, R.6. 10.8 grains. Struck off center on the obverse, with all of the tree present, but most of the die definition below that point off the edge. Centered on the reverse, and a decent strike. Identifiable by a small dull nick on the left side of the U of MASSACHUSETTS. Mottled pewter gray to silver and dull in portions of the obverse, more blue-gray on the reverse. Listed in the 2006 edition of the Guidebook on page 36. (PCGS# 17)

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Auction 400 | Lot 4 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet AU55 PCGS. Noe-8, Crosby 1b-D, R.3. 70.79 grains. An early die state of the Monogram NE variety, the beads are sharp and no die lump has formed beneath the GL in ENGLAND. Mint luster shimmers across this deep olive-brown and power-blue Large Planchet example. The Pine Tree is splendidly detailed, and is not affected by a flan crack at 6 o'clock, as produced. Slightly wavy, as made, and any softness of strike is limited to the obverse near 9 o'clock and the reverse near 3 o'clock; the planchet was likely thin at that location. Listed on page 37 of the current 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 23)

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Auction 400 | Lot 6 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet VF35 PCGS. Noe-16, Crosby 21-L. R.2. 69.4 grains. Struck from a later state of the dies with the two lowest branches on the left fused, a cud has also formed on the rosette below, and another is beginning to form below the N. A bit off center with pale silvery-gray accents over the devices, otherwise medium gray in the fields. A problem-free coin for the grade with no obvious impairments. Listed on page 37 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 24)

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Auction 400 | Lot 3 » Colonials

1652 6PENCE Pine Tree Sixpence Fine 12 PCGS. Noe-33, Crosby 1-A, R.3. 32.4 grains. A prominent die line (as made) rises from the V in the denomination. The obverse die is misaligned toward 12 o'clock, diagnostic for the Noe-33 variety, and a portion of the upper obverse legend is thus off the flan. A pair of vertical pinscratches affect portions of the tree, but an otherwise pleasing stone-gray representative of this popular Massachusetts silver variety. Listed on page 37 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 22)

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Auction 400 | Lot 7 » Colonials

(1688) TOKEN American Plantations Token, Restrike MS62 NGC. Breen-78. Newman 5-D. The restrikes of this 17th century token were produced circa 1828 out of a grayish composition described by Newman as "Britannia Metal" which he noted is similar to pewter. Normal roughness and irregular darker splotches on each side. Listed on page 39 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 52)

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Auction 400 | Lot 8 » Colonials

(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Thick Planchet AU50 PCGS. Breen-186. Deep mahogany-brown patina embraces the relatively unabraded surfaces. The right obverse rim is incompletely struck. A heavy die crack (as struck) extends from 11 o'clock to 2 o'clock on the obverse rim. Listed on page 44 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 55)

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Auction 400 | Lot 9 » Colonials

(1694) TOKEN London Elephant Token, Thick Planchet MS62 Brown NGC. Breen-186, Hodder 2-B. A well struck and attractive mahogany-brown example of this popular token, which is included in early American collections because the obverse type is also paired with rare NEW ENGLAND and CAROLINA legend reverses. Smooth surfaces reveal glimpses of faded red color in protected areas. A slender, darkly toned planchet flaw near the ear, and a tiny rim ding at 11 o'clock, are not of special significance. Listed on page 44 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 55)

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Auction 400 | Lot 10 » Colonials

1723 1/2P Rosa Americana Halfpenny, Crown MS62 Brown PCGS. Breen-140. No stop after 3. Dark brown and very attractive for the grade, with a bold strike and excellent surfaces. On the reverse there is a small patch of brassy-copper on the lower portion, and both the obverse and reverse rim show file lines caused during the planchet preparation process-and these only affect the dentils. A problem-free coin for the colonial specialist and downright elusive so well preserved. Housed in a green insert PCGS holder. Population: 1 in 62, 3 finer (12/05). (PCGS# 119)

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Auction 400 | Lot 11 » Colonials

1723 2PENCE Rosa Americana Twopence XF45 PCGS. Breen-96. No stop after REX or 1723. This richly detailed olive and mahogany-brown example has no substantial marks, and only a whisper of verdigris is found within recesses. Listed on page 41 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 128)

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Auction 400 | Lot 12 » Colonials

1723 2PENCE Rosa Americana Twopence MS61 Brown PCGS. Breen-92, Stop after REX, no stop after date. Dark brown in color with scattered raised red corrosion on the obverse and a few small patches on the reverse. This corrosion likely limited the grade as there are no other surface problems worthy of note. Still eye appealing and scarce this nice, as most survivors show substantial evidence of circulation. For a copper coin of this period, this type of patina is frequently encountered. Housed in an older green insert PCGS holder. Population: 2 in 61, 11 finer (12/05). (PCGS# 128)

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Auction 400 | Lot 13 » Colonials

1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing, DEI GRATIA AU50 PCGS. Breen-172. Close DEI GRATIA. A bold medium brown piece with minor verdigris and a brief vertical mark in the field beneath the nose. Listed on page 42 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 176)

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Auction 400 | Lot 14 » Colonials

1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing, DEI GRATIA MS63 Brown PCGS. Breen-170, Wide DEI GRATIA. A well struck golden-brown beauty, impressive despite subtle charcoal toning near DEI and behind the head. A slender mark is concealed on the shoulder. Housed in a green label PCGS holder.
Ex: Early American History Auctions, 5/98, lot 605. (PCGS# 176)

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Auction 400 | Lot 16 » Colonials

1766 1/2P Pitt Halfpenny--Scratched, Corroded--NCS. VF Details. Breen-251. Darkly toned fields contrast with medium brown devices. A thin scratch partly ascends the left obverse field, and the surfaces are encrusted with lightly pitted verdigris. Listed on page 48 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 236)

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Auction 400 | Lot 17 » Colonials

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, Period MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Newman 25-M. Bright orange mint color is especially prevalent on the reverse. The fields are toned steel-blue, and the highpoints are golden-brown. A bold and beautiful example. Listed on page 43 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 241)

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Auction 400 | Lot 18 » Colonials

1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent MS63 Brown NGC. Ryder 2-A, R.3. The fields are medium brown in color, while faded pink luster outlines legends and devices. A suitably struck commonwealth copper that has a clean appearance. A couple of wispy handling marks to the left of the date are of little account. Listed on page 57 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 296)

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Auction 400 | Lot 19 » Colonials

1788 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent AU55 NGC. Ryder 1-B, R.2. A tan-brown piece with a few streaks of darker toning, particularly on the reverse. A vertical die break (as made) is along the left side of the second 8 in the date. A retained lamination (as made) is seen on the reverse at 10 o'clock. Listed on page 57 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 308)

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Auction 400 | Lot 20 » Colonials

1788 1C Massachusetts Cent AU50 PCGS. Ryder 1-D, R.3. Breen-972. Period after Massachusetts. According to Walter Breen, this variety was struck at Wetherle's Mint from dies engraved by Jacob Perkins. This is a rather well defined example despite trivial lack of detail in the peripheral areas. Rich reddish-brown patina overlays the faintly granular surfaces and there are no mentionable abrasions. Listed on page 57 of the current Guide Book. (PCGS# 311)

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Auction 400 | Lot 21 » Colonials

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Laughing Head XF40 PCGS. M. 6.1-M, R.1. Not designated as a 'Laughing Head' by PCGS, but the type is unmistakable. Richly detailed and nicely centered. The consistent medium-brown surfaces have a few minor mint-made planchet striations, and a hint of verdigris is noted on the reverse near 10:30. Listed on page 59 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 358)

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Auction 400 | Lot 26 » Colonials

1787 COPPER Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Left XF40 PCGS. Breen-986. The rosette almost touches the armor on the lower obverse. Well centered with dark, glossy surfaces that show subtle blue and rose undertones. Unabraded and visually pleasing. Listed on page 65 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 478)

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Auction 400 | Lot 27 » Colonials

1786 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Narrow Shield VF35 PCGS. Maris 14-J, R.1. A well centered dark brown representative with clear types and legends. Moderate verdigris is noted near the P and S in PLURIBUS. Listed on page 66 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 496)

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Auction 400 | Lot 29 » Colonials

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Large Planchet, Plain Shield AU53 NGC. Maris 6-D, R.2. A smooth and evenly struck olive-brown representative with only one relevant but toned-over mark, found beneath the U in UNUM. Struck from late dies with several small breaks on the left obverse, and on the reverse within and below the shield. Listed on page 66 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 509)

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Auction 400 | Lot 28 » Colonials

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Outlined Shield AU55 NGC. Maris 48-g, R.1. An attractive chocolate-brown example. The devices are nicely centered, and the highpoints display only light wear. A 2% curved clip at 6 o'clock is of mint origin. A small rim nick is found at 6 o'clock on the reverse, and a whisper of verdigris accompanies selected recessed areas. An early die state of the reverse; only a hint of the diagonal break that eventually traverses the shield. Struck from clashed dies. A collector's small envelope accompanies and states the pedigree is Kagin, 4/16/73. Listed on page 66 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 503)

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Auction 400 | Lot 30 » Colonials

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Camel Head XF45 PCGS. Maris 56-n, R.1. A glossy and bold golden-brown Camel Head Copper, undisturbed save for some edge marks at 11:30 and 1 o'clock and a couple of hard to find obverse handling marks. A few thin planchet streaks are of mint origin. Listed on page 67 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 515)

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Auction 400 | Lot 31 » Colonials

1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Head Left Fine 15 PCGS. Maris 50-f, R.2. All major details of the type are present on the obverse. The reverse has a couple of weak letters on the left side, but several of the shield lines are partially visible. The moderately granular surfaces alternate between walnut-brown and charcoal-gray colors. Listed on page 67 of the 2006 Guide Book. (PCGS# 527)

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