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Auction 300 | Lot 5004 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling XF45 PCGS. Noe-14. 69.4 grains. This is an aesthetically pleasing survivor of the Spiny Tree variety. Warm steel-gray patina overlays both sides and is most evident in the protected areas around the devices. The reverse impression is well centered, although there is some striking softness on the letters AN, but the lower obverse periphery is partially off the flan. Hints of brightness are seen at direct angles, and the planchet is both well made and well preserved with no singularly mentionable distractions. Listed on page 18 of the 2003 Guide Book. (PCGS# 20)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5006 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet VF30 Bent, Graffiti, Uncertified. Noe-2, R.5. 71.0 grains. Medium gray fields contrasting nicely with lighter gray devices. Most of the legends appear to be on the planchet, except for INMA at the bottom of the obverse, which is slightly off the flan. The planchet was slightly bent but appears to have been somewhat straightened. There is also a light "M" etched into the fields above 52 in the date on the reverse. Later die states, with faint evidence of clashed dies on the obverse and the top of the tree faded due to die bulging. A nice example of this rare variety. Listed on page 18 of the 2002 Guide Book. (PCGS# 23)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5009 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet AU58 PCGS. Noe-7-16, R.2. 72.5 grains. Medium gray with somewhat lighter centers, and traces of original mint luster on both sides. Only the slightest signs of wear on the highest points. The obverse has been struck ever so slightly off-center, while the reverse is perfectly centered. The coin has not been clipped as is frequently found with Massachusetts silver, and is well within the expected weight range for small planchet Shillings. The surfaces are very slightly microgranular, but this is the result of strike as opposed to post-mint deterioration. Earlier die states; this coin is free from the die breaks and cuds that are characteristic of the later state pieces. Although N-16's can be found from time to time in higher grades, this specimen is nevertheless one of the finest pieces the cataloguer has seen. It is attractive in all aspects, and would most certainly be a highlight in any collection. (PCGS# 24)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5011 » Colonials

1722 PENNY Rosa Americana Penny, UTILE AU55 PCGS. Breen-116. This is a relatively pleasing example that retains appreciably bold definition despite some light wear across the highpoints. Mottled medium brown and tan-brown shades compete for dominance over both sides, neither of which reveals any bothersome abrasions. There are, however, some isolated areas of roughness toward the borders, particularly over the upper right reverse. Listed on page 21 of the 2003 Guide Book. (PCGS# 113)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5012 » Colonials

1722 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny, Type One VF35 ANACS, Breen-144, glossy light brown surfaces with light micropitting on both sides; and a 1787 Connecticut Copper VG8 Uncertified Miller 33.3-W.1, R.5, dark chocolate, microgranular surfaces with light roughness on the primary devices and a planchet flaw near R in AUCTORI. (Total: 2 coins) (PCGS# 167)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5013 » Colonials

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny MS62 Brown PCGS. Breen-155. Smooth, brownish-tan surfaces that are semi-lustrous. There is a small spot of corrosion by the rim at 5:00 on the obverse; no other problems of note. A pleasing example of this type. Listed on page 24 of the 2002 Guide Book. (PCGS# 180)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5015 » Colonials

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Breen-159, the "Beaded Cincture" variety. Red devices and outlines contrast nicely with medium brown fields. Surfaces are smooth and lustrous, and exhibit a very appealing, natural reflectivity and shine. There are a couple of minor field marks before the seated figure on the reverse. Also, there are very faint clash marks from the exergue in the fields above the bust on the obverse indicative of a likely intermediate die state. Perhaps the most notable aspect of this coin, besides its remarkable eye appeal, is the beaded cincture that appears across the waist of the seated figure on the reverse, opposite the head of the angel on the harp. Five beads are fully visible and sharp under magnification, and can be seen as well with the naked eye. Breen describes this variety as "very rare"; the cataloguer surmises the existence of a few more specimens than that, and knows of several minor varieties exhibiting this distinctive trait, but nevertheless agrees that it is still a very scarce type. A very intriguing piece. This coin would make a pleasant home in any collection, but should be of special interest to variety specialists. Listed on page 24 of the 2002 Guide Book. (PCGS# 181)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5017 » Colonials

1767-A 9DEN French Colonies Copper Sou, RF Counterstamp VF25 PCGS. Breen-701. The counterstamp is well centered below the crown. Dark brown fields with light brown devices. No relevant abrasions, but both sides have some verdigris. Listed on page 32 of the 2002 Guide Book. (PCGS# 158637)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5021 » Colonials

1788 1C Massachusetts Cent VF30 Corroded Uncertified, no period variety, porous and with a few planchet fissures, well centered; 1787 Connecticut Copper VF20 Corroded Uncertified, M. 33.16-Z.15, R.4, glossy dark fields with tan devices; 1787 New Jersey Copper Large Planchet, Plain Shield VF20 Corroded Uncertified, M. 63-S, dark fields, the legends are sharp but the surfaces are pitted; and a Undated Washington Double Headed Cent VF30 Corroded Uncertified, Baker-6, a planchet flaw (as made) near the obverse rim at 6 o'clock. (Total: 4 coins) (PCGS# 311)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5024 » Colonials

1788 1C Massachusetts Cent AU50 PCGS. Ryder 10-L, R.3. Smooth, light brown surfaces. A number of vertical, variegated streaks of darker brown toning on both sides. There is a tiny planchet flaw above H in MASSACHUSETTS on the reverse, as well as a spot of dark corrosion between the olive branch and tail that is not too noticeable. Listed on page 40 of the 2002 Guide Book. (PCGS# 311)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5025 » Colonials

1785 COPPER Connecticut Copper, African Head XF40 Corroded Uncertified, M. 4.1-F.4, R.1, the legends are somewhat faded; 1786 Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left XF40 Corroded Uncertified, nicely detailed but porous; and a 1787 New Jersey Copper, Small Planchet, Plain Shield, well centered with bold details. All three coins are dark with heavy corrosion. (Total: 3 coins) (PCGS# 319)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5027 » Colonials

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Horned Bust XF45 PCGS. Breen-768, M. 4-L, R.1. Even deep chocolate-brown color, with a spot of green verdigris near the forehead. The strike is relatively sharp, although the hair and shield are typically soft. Fairly well centered, with a full date and only the very tops of a few letters off the flan. (PCGS# 364)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5029 » Colonials

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left XF45 PCGS. Miller 33.39-s.1, R.4. Predominantly smooth, milk chocolate surfaces. There is some planchet granularity in the centers of both the obverse and reverse designs as is often found on this variety, although there is still considerable detail in these areas. There are a couple of small, short planchet striations, most noticeably one on the cheek and another through the final cinquefoil on the obverse, as well as a couple by the center of the seated figure on the reverse. Small clip at 12:00 on the obverse. Well centered with strong detail, legends, and punctuation on both sides, and most of the date visibly on the planchet. A high grade example of this scarce variety. (PCGS# 370)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5030 » Colonials

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left XF45 PCGS. Miller 33.16-Z.15, R.4. Predominantly smooth, light brown surfaces, with some microgranularity visible under closer scrutiny. There is some light roughness on the cheek of the bust, as well as on the lower portion of the seated figure on the reverse. The obverse is marginally sharper than the reverse, as all lettering and punctuation is fully bold, and the eye and many drapery folds are also visible. The reverse appears to be somewhat softly struck in the center, a diagnostic noted on several of other specimens of this variety that the cataloguer has seen. All in all, a nice example of this variety with lots of detail and attractive color. (PCGS# 370)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5031 » Colonials

1787 1/2P Machin's Mills Halfpenny XF40 PCGS. Vlack 17-87B, R.2. Medium brown surfaces with light, even granularity that is not distracting. Tiny flaw in the lower right reverse field and a brighter toned mark on the cheek of the king. This specimen is from late die states, with a spidery break running through the right obverse legend, and a fainter crack going through the tops of GIVS to the rim. There are also a couple of die lumps, most notably at the first G in GEORGIVS on the obverse and at RI in BRITANNIA on the reverse. Considering the late states of the dies, the design details and inscriptions are remarkably sharp. Attractive and intriguing, both as a type coin and as a variety. (PCGS# 469)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5035 » Colonials

1786 COPPER Vermont Copper, VERMONTENSIUM VF20 PCGS. RR-8, Bressett 6-E, Low R.4. Nice detail on both the landscape on the obverse and on the all-seeing eye on the reverse, and practically all the legend is bold. This specimen, unlike many Landscapes that are seen, is almost perfectly centered and generally well-struck. The plow is somewhat softly struck as a result of the later die states. The coin is an attractive chocolate brown. However, perhaps the most remarkable aspect of the coin is its surfaces. They are very smooth and fairly glossy, and are virtually problem-free except for a few very negligible flaws on the obverse. Landscape pieces tend to suffer from numerous surface problems and planchet striations as a result of the usually poor quality of the copper; this piece, however, has excellent eye appeal, and is quite clearly an exception to that rule. As if that wasn't enough, RR-8 is the scarcest of the three 1786 Landscape varieties (though only by a slim margin). An excellent specimen for the grade that ought to please even the greatest of critics. (PCGS# 545)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5037 » Colonials

1781 TOKEN North American Token Fine 12 PCGS, Breen-1144, medal turn, softly struck on the upper obverse and reverse, slightly porous, a few faint slide marks; and a 1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Large Military Bust VF30 PCGS, Breen-1203, mahogany patina, nicely detailed, scattered light abrasions, verdigris in obverse legends. (Total: 2 )

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Auction 300 | Lot 5052 » Colonials

1783 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Small US XF40 PCGS. Breen-1107, Crosby 2-B, R.1. Boldly struck on a smooth, medium brown planchet. Although this is the most common Nova Constellatio variety, it is a sharp, attractive piece with no problems of note, and would be a pleasing coin in any collection. (PCGS# 801)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5053 » Colonials

1783 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Blunt Rays AU55 PCGS. Breen-1109. This is the most attractive representative of the Breen-1109 variety that this cataloger has handled. The surfaces exhibit a smooth, mostly medium brown sheen that is interrupted in a few obverse areas by reddish tinting. The strike is well centered, and the ample remaining definition suggests that it was also sharp. A problem-free coin for the assigned grade, and an issue that is listed on page 34 of the 2003 Guide Book. (PCGS# 807)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5054 » Colonials

1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays XF40 PCGS. Crosby 3-B, R.1. Smooth, glossy dark chocolate surfaces. Well-struck and bold. Several scattered contact marks on both sides, primarily in the fields. Listed on page 34 of the 2002 Guide Book. (PCGS# 813)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5038 » Colonials

1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thick Planchet, Plain Edge MS61 Brown PCGS. Breen-1020. Richly toned, the obverse is medium brown in shade while the reverse exhibits more of a reddish-brown cast. The central obverse is rather well detailed for the type, this despite the often seen die break (as struck) in the upper left field. The central reverse is softly impressed with some surface roughness and a pinscratch over the eagle's left (facing) wing. Listed on page 54 of the 2003 Guide Book. (PCGS# 603)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5042 » Colonials

(1792-94) TOKEN Kentucky Token, LANCASTER Edge MS64 Red PCGS. Breen-1156 (?). We suspect that the attribution is correct, as those LANCASTER Edge pieces struck to the Heavy London standard are more common than those produced to either the Tower or Irish standards. Both sides are mostly pink-red in color with modest hints of brightness here and there. The central devices are extraordinarily well struck for the type, and there are no singularly mentionable abrasions. Scattered reverse spots, however, preclude a full Gem grade, and a planchet flaw (as produced) is noted near 9 o'clock on the obverse rim. Listed on page 55 of the 2003 Guide Book. (PCGS# 625)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5048 » Colonials

Undated 1C Washington Double Head Cent AU58 PCGS. Baker-6, R.1. Smooth, dark chocolate surfaces. Well struck and well centered. Several minute corrosion spots on the rim at 12:00 on the obverse. Listed on page 59 of the 2002 Guide Book. (PCGS# 692)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5050 » Colonials

1793 1/2P Washington Ship Halfpenny, Copper, Lettered Edge VF30 PCGS. Baker-18, R.3. Choice smooth, dark chocolate surfaces. There are several minor abrasions on the bridge of George's nose that cause it to be a lighter brown color. Overall, a very appealing coin for the grade, with nice color, surfaces, and strike. Listed on page 61 of the 2002 Guide Book. (PCGS# 734)

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Auction 300 | Lot 5045 » Colonials

1783 1C Washington Unity States Cent AU50 PCGS. Baker-1, R.1. Smooth, golden brown surfaces with some scattered darker spots as well as some microscopic pitting on the obverse. There are a few roller marks visible on the reverse, as struck. Some of the obverse lettering and date is somewhat weakly struck, as these pieces often come, but nevertheless better struck than most pieces the cataloguer has seen. Listed on page 29 of the 2002 Guide Book. (PCGS# 689)

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