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Auction 218 | Lot 6314 » Large Cents

1793 1C Wreath Cent--Vine and Bars--VF 20 PCGS. S-8, Low R.3. The surfaces are smooth and curiously free of circulation impairments despite moderate wear. The charcoal-brown patina that blankets the fields yields to crimson-tan shades over the raised features. Suitably detailed for the grade, both sides show all major design elements and essentially complete rims. A suitable circulated survivor of this first-year large cent delivery. (PCGS# 1347)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6482 » Nickels » Shield Nickels

1879/8 5C PR 65 NGC. An untoned, nicely mirrored, Gem example of this popular proof overdate, one of only four such overdates from the 19th century. (PCGS# 3834)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6484 » Nickels » Shield Nickels

1880 5C PR 65 NGC. A Gem specimen that exhibits moderately mirrored surfaces that are covered in a light coat of silver-gray patina. Unusually sharp and attractive for a proof Shield nickel. (PCGS# 3835)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6295 » Colonials

Undated (1672-1694) Elephant Token MS 64 Brown PCGS. Thick Planchet. Breen-186. Both obverse and reverse of this glossy example impart a rich chestnut-brown color and are boldly defined on the central devices. Remnants of faded red can still be seen about the peripheral lettering on the reverse. A pair of parallel planchet depressions are also noticed along the obverse border at 2 o'clock. Elephant tokens are a popular and mysterious Colonial issue that are particularly elusive in Mint State grades. Breen speculates that the motto GOD PRESERVE LONDON refers to the Great Fire and Plague of 1665-66. Listed on Page 26 of the 2000 Guide Book. (PCGS# 55)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6296 » Colonials

1723 Hibernia Halfpenny MS 63 Brown PCGS. Nelson-8. Breen-155. The strike on this example is not strong enough to elicit all of the details on either the seated figure or King George's hair curls. Nevertheless, this is an attractive piece with glossy, chocolate-brown surfaces. While the fields are essentially mark-free, we note some obvious planchet flaking on the bust that accounts for the grade. An excellent candidate for an advanced type set, this design is listed on page 24 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the Litrenta Collection. (PCGS# 180)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6297 » Colonials

1723 Hibernia Halfpenny MS 64 Red and Brown PCGS. Nelson-8, Breen-155. With smooth surfaces, a crisp strike for the issue, and ample remnants of orange-red luster, this coin would be a serious candidate for a full gem designation were it not for some light spotting on both the obverse and the reverse. Although there are several prominent planchet flaws in the obverse field, we note that these features do not detract from this coin's overall pleasing appearance. Listed on page 24 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the Litrenta Collection. (PCGS# 181)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6298 » Colonials

1791 Washington Large Eagle Cent MS 62 Brown PCGS. Baker-15. Both sides impart a bright, glossy sheen and are well detailed, being notably deficient only on the highpoints of Washington's hair piece. A few minor contact marks are found in the obverse field before the bust and a few others within the eagle's shield and about the reverse periphery. Listed on page 59 of the 2000 Guide Book. (PCGS# 702)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6300 » Federal Contract Coinage

1787 Fugio Cent, New Haven Restrike MS 63 Red and Brown PCGS. In 1860, nearly 75 years after the Broome and Platt store originally struck Fugio cents, three pairs of original dies were discovered in the New Haven area. The newly discovered dies were used for the so-called restrikes, all of which exhibit traces of die rust. This specimen features red and brown central areas that lend their way to golden-red peripheral toning. Aside from a few spots on the obverse, the coin is problem-free. Listed on page 64 of the current Guide Book. (PCGS# 917)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6301 » Half Cents

1795 1/2 C Lettered Edge Good 6 ANACS. B-2a, C-2a, R.3. The so-called Punctuated Date, a name derived from a long, comma-like die defect between the 1 and 7 in the date. The surfaces still retain some brightness from an old cleaning, but are now mostly retoned to deep brown. Porosity is also noted on each side. (PCGS# 1009)

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1795 1/2 C Plain Edge--Damaged--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. B-6c, C-6a, R.3. Struck from a cut-down Talbot, Allum &am...

Auction 218 | Lot 6302 » Half Cents

1795 1/2 C Plain Edge--Damaged--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. B-6c, C-6a, R.3. Struck from a cut-down Talbot, Allum & Lee cent. The undertype shows in the date area with the RK of YORK visible below the digits, and the EE of LEE on the rim between the 7 and 8 o'clock position. Struck somewhat off-center, some damage was sustained at 10 o'clock on the obverse rim and 7 o'clock on the reverse. Even, dark patina. (PCGS# 1018)

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Grade G4

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Auction 218 | Lot 6303 » Half Cents

1797 1/2C 1 Above 1 VG 10 ANACS. B-1a, C-1, R.4. One of the Plain Edge varieties of 1797, with the distinctive 1 punched entirely above the placement of the final 1 in the date. This piece is from a later die state with the die bulge in the right obverse field. The surfaces appear to have been lightly cleaned at one time with light pinkish-rose color interspersed with the usually-seen dark brown. Quite clean for the grade with no mentionable abrasions. (PCGS# 1042)

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Grade VG10

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Auction 218 | Lot 6304 » Half Cents

1802/O 1/2 C Reverse of 1802 Fine 15 NGC. B-2, C-2, R.3. Despite its status as the more available variety of the 1802/0, this coin is an important representative of this elusive half cent delivery. This is an originally toned coin that shows swirls of brown and crimson color over both sides. Problem-free for the grade, both sides display suitable remaining detail. (PCGS# 1057)

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Grade F15

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Auction 218 | Lot 6305 » Half Cents

1804 1/2 C Plain 4, Stemless half cent--Corroded--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF 40, C-13, more attractive than its "corroded" qualifier would indicate, despite several rim bumps on the obverse; and an 1803 Small Date, Large Fraction cent--Corroded--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF 20, the porosity is relatively light and confined to the recesses. (Total: 2 coins) (PCGS# 1063)

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Grade XF40

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Auction 218 | Lot 6306 » Half Cents

1804 1/2 C MS 62 Brown NGC. Plain 4, Stemless. B-10, C-13, R.1. According to Walter Breen, the Philadelphia Mint struck coins of this die variety in 1805. Glossy-brown coloration dominates on both sides, although shades of sandy-tan and crimson-red are intermingled throughout. The central features are predominantly well struck, but the rims display scant denticulation. A curiously smooth and problem-free coin for the assigned grade. (PCGS# 1063)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6307 » Half Cents

1806 1/2 C MS 63 Brown PCGS. Large 6, Stems. B-4, C-4, R.1. Pleasing blue-green highlights about the devices interrupt the otherwise glossy-brown faces. The strike is average for the series, but both sides of free of individually mentionable contact marks. An important and attractive coin for Mint State type purposes. (PCGS# 1093)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6308 » Half Cents

1835 1/2 C MS 64 Red PCGS. B-1, R.1. The intense, orange-red luster is an uncommon feature for a Classic Head half cent. Well centered within nicely defined borders, both sides show a needle sharp strike. For accuracy, we note that the reverse is rotated several degrees clockwise in relation to the obverse. An important and attractive coin for advanced type purposes. (PCGS# 1170)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6309 » Half Cents

1851 1/2 C MS 64 Red and Brown PCGS. Ample fire-red luster peeks through the mottled glossy-brown patination. Nicely impressed, the surfaces reveal a few wispy contact marks on and about Liberty's portrait that rule out an even higher grade. Nevertheless, this is a lovely and affordable coin that would do justice to a Mint State type collection. (PCGS# 1225)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6310 » Half Cents

1853 1/2 C MS 63 Brown PCGS. Typically sharp with superb iridescent undertones and the appearance of a higher grade. (PCGS# 1227)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6311 » Half Cents

1855 1/2 C MS 65 Brown NGC. B-1, R.1. Despite the color designation, both sides display blushes of orange-red luster in the protected areas. The otherwise powerful strike wanes somewhat over the denticles, but the surfaces are smooth and indicative of the respected Gem assessment. For accuracy alone, we call attention to a pair of well concealed carbon spots about the NIT of UNITED. (PCGS# 1233)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6313 » Half Cents

1857 1/2 C MS 64 Red PCGS. This last-year half cent issue is difficult to locate with full red luster. Both sides of the present near-Gem example show flashy orange-pink color and modest cartwheel effects. There are few contact marks that would bar this coin from an MS 65 grade. To date, NGC and PCGS combined report only 17 coins in MS 64 Red with a lone MS 65 Red NGC example finer (9/99).
From the Richard Doyle Collection. (PCGS# 1241)

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$1803 1C XF 45 NGC. S-243, High R.2. This die variety is easily identifiable by the stemless wreath, double fraction bar...$

Auction 218 | Lot 6317 » Large Cents

1803 1C XF 45 NGC. S-243, High R.2. This die variety is easily identifiable by the stemless wreath, double fraction bar, and misplaced S below the last S in STATES. The surfaces are remarkably free of contact marks for a copper coin that saw twenty points of circulation. The obverse exhibits even chocolate-brown patination with a few multicolored spots sprinkled throughout. Competing swirls of chocolate-brown and sandy-tan, however, give the reverse a markedly different appearance. (PCGS# 1482)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6318 » Large Cents

1803 1C VF 35 NGC. S-258, R.1. Both sides of this original specimen display even chocolate-brown patina. Aside from a few light contact marks, this coin is remarkably clean and very attractive. (PCGS# 1485)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6319 » Large Cents

1804 1C Fine 15 NGC. S-266, the only known dies, R.2. Die State I. The so-called 'Perfect Dies' state, this is a pleasing, moderately circulated representation of this elusive large cent delivery. The obverse draws to the viewer's right, although the reverse is smartly centered within its denticled border. As befits a coin that saw extensive circulation, both sides exhibit light and moderate contact marks. All major features are, however, adequately defined and the faces present an even chocolate-brown appearance. With an original delivery of only 96,500 pieces, it is little wonder that this issue is popular among copper collectors in all levels of preservation. (PCGS# 1504)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6320 » Large Cents

1808 1C --Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF 20, S-278, a dark brown appearance does little to hide the underlying busyness; 1809--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details, Net Fine 12, especially sharp on the reverse and not a bad filler of this scarce Classic Head issue; and an 1813--Corroded--ANACS, VF Details, Net Fine 12, relatively minor porosity is confined to the recesses. (Total: 3 coins) (PCGS# 1543)

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Auction 218 | Lot 6321 » Large Cents

1809 1C XF 40 NGC. S-280, the only known dies, R.2. Variegated shades of chocolate-brown patina overlay the problem-free surfaces. Even wear on both sides hardly hinders the bold strike. A challenging series to collect above the median circulated grades, the 1809's desirability is further enhanced by the limited original mintage of 222,867 pieces.
From the Richard Doyle Collection. (PCGS# 1546)

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