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Auction 358 | Lot 7410 » Half Dollars » Bust Half Dollars

1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters MS64 NGC. O-114, R.1. Golden-brown, apple-green, and pearl-gray colors dominate this satiny and undisturbed near-Gem. Well struck aside from the stars, which generally have flat centers. The Capped Bust and the eagle are boldly defined, however. Whether one collects by type, date, or die marriage, the present piece is an suitable addition that should not require an upgrade. (PCGS# 6166)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7538 » Silver and Related Dollars » Early Dollars

1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves VF30 PCGS. B-4, BB-14, R.3. This die marriage is easily attributed, first by the pairs of leaves under eagle's wings, and by the placement of the final star completely under the bust of Liberty resulting in its nickname, the "hidden star" variety. The blue-gray surfaces are well balanced and lighten somewhat on the highpoints of the devices. There are no mentionable adjustment marks noted on either side. (PCGS# 6853)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7617 » Silver and Related Dollars » Seated Dollars

1860 $1 PR64 ANACS. Even though 1,330 proofs were minted of this issue, most were melted and today very few survive. Lightly toned with appreciable contrast between the mirrored fields and frosted devices and a few scattered hairlines in the fields. Some weakness is evident in the upper stars and Liberty's head, not uncommon to this issue. For pedigree purposes, a tiny planchet indention resembling a black spot is seen above the E of ONE on the reverse. (PCGS# 7003)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7698 » Classic Commemoratives » Commemorative Silver

1937 SET Arkansas PDS Set MS63 to MS64 Uncertified. The set is accompanied by the original black display box of issue including the insert card and slice of packing material, all from Stack's, New York, the "official" distributor. The Insured Mail outer box has a pre-cancelled (New York) Benjamin Harrison 13 cent stamp and is postmarked May 3, 1937 from New York City. Some minor doodling is noted over the street address, but this hardly detracts. The display box is in excellent condition with near-pristine velvet lining, a functional brass locking clasp, and bright gilt lettering, OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTERS STACKS NEW YORK, N.Y. The lettering on the top is faded but still decipherable: 1937 ARKANSAS COMMEMORATIVE HALF DOLLARS. The P-mint grades MS63, the D-mint is MS64, and the S-mint is MS63. All three coins are essentially brilliant with a just hint of mottled patina on the obverses. They are well struck with typical contact marks so often encountered that limit the grade(s). Certainly a rare opportunity for the advanced Commemorative Half Dollar specialist to bid on this superbly preserved, original Arkansas set of which only 5,005 were minted. (PCGS# 9244)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7906 » Classic Commemoratives » Commemorative Silver

1927 50C Vermont MS67 PCGS. The bright, satiny mint luster flows uninterrupted across both sides and the face of Ira Allen is unimpaired by even the smallest abrasions. Full original brilliance is seen over each side. Undoubtedly one of the finest Vermont Halves in existence, both from a technical as well as an aesthetic viewpoint. Population: 18 in 67, 0 finer (9/04). (PCGS# 9401)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7290 » Patterns and Prototypes

1850 P1C One Cent, Judd-119 Original, Pollock-134, Low R.6, PR63 PCGS. The obverse displays the denomination CENT at the top, the date 1850 at the bottom, two rosettes at the sides, and a perforation in the center. The central reverse is also perforated with the inscriptions USA and ONE TENTH SILVER around. Struck in billon (10% silver, 90% copper) with a plain edge. The reverse was struck from a shattered die, as were most extant representatives of this scarce pattern. The ring cents of 1850 were made in response to Congressman Sam F. Vinton of the House Ways and Means Committee, who drafted a resolution in 1849 to reduce the size of the One Cent piece. Deep steel-gray patina covers each side except for a bit of coppery patina that surrounds the devices. Population: 10 in 63, 9 finer (9/04). (PCGS# 11511)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7291 » Patterns and Prototypes

1854 P1C One Cent, Judd-160, Pollock-187, R.4, PR65 Brown NGC. This pattern cent is smaller diameter than the large cents of the period, yet considerably larger than the small cent issues of 1856 and beyond. The obverse utilized the head punch from the Braided Hair large cent in a plain field with the date below. The reverse is similar to the regular-issue large cents, although the wreath and denomination are much smaller. This is a lovely cocoa-brown color with slightly reflective fields. A short and small scratch on Liberty's chin is the only blemish. (PCGS# 11659)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7305 » Patterns and Prototypes

1866 5C Shield Five Cents, Judd-489, Pollock-577, Low R.6, PR66 NGC. A Shield design on the obverse is quite similar to the regularly issued design, although the shield is lower in the field, with the ball at the bottom dividing the date. At the top of the obverse, IN GOD WE TRUST is in very small letters. The reverse has a fancy Arabic 5 inside a wreath consisting of two laurel branches tied at the bottom by a ribbon with bow. Dr. Judd called the large 5 on the reverse a "Dutch 5." Outside the wreath, the statutory legend begins at 8 o'clock and ends at 4 o'clock. Andrew Pollock listed thin and thick planchet variations for this pattern issue. As no weight is recorded on the slab, it is impossible to determine which variety this is. This is a lovely Gem with deep mirrored fields and contrasting devices, a touch of pale gold accenting each side.
From The A. James Evans Collection. (PCGS# 60685)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7316 » Patterns and Prototypes

1870 10C Standard Silver Ten Cents, Judd-850, Pollock-957, High R.6, PR64 PCGS. This entry in the Standard Silver series presents a bust of Liberty facing right with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll below. LIBERTY is not present on the headband. The reverse has 10 CENTS and the date in the center of a wreath of cotton and corn with STANDARD above. Struck in silver with a plain edge. A flashy and nicely struck near-Gem that has good eye appeal and only a few insignificant hairlines. (PCGS# 61094)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7325 » Patterns and Prototypes

1871 25C Standard Silver Quarter Dollar, Judd-1096, Pollock-1232, Low R.7, PR66 NGC. This combination of the Indian Princess obverse and the Standard Silver reverse exists for all denominations from half dime to silver dollar, and these were sold to collectors in five-piece sets. This Gem Proof is essentially brilliant save for the faintest champagne toning. The reflective fields are slightly hazy, while the devices have full luster, yielding light cameo contrast.
From The A. James Evans Collection. (PCGS# 61355)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7352 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves Good 4 ANACS. O-102, R.5. A deep lavender example of this popular early silver type. The devices are nicely detailed and portions of the rim possess clear denticles. Stars 9 through 12 are well worn. A rare variety, no other Overton-102 has appeared in a Heritage Signature or Bullet Auction this year.
From The Rafael Romero Collection. (PCGS# 6052)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7353 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves VG8 ANACS. O-110, R.4. Dusky olive-gray patina envelops this relatively sharp survivor. The right obverse field has been extensively smoothed, and the obverse is unnaturally glossy.
From The Dr. Gary Hogg Collection. (PCGS# 6052)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7354 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1795 50C 2 Leaves--Obverse Double Struck, Fine 12 PCGS. O-104, R.4. A difficult coin to grade, as the doubling on the obverse tended to obscure some details. The reverse is typically weak on all examples. The rotation between strikes appears to be approximately 30 degrees. Most of the details from the first strike are no longer visible, however, the neck line is clearly evident on Liberty's neck from the first strike. The back of the head is visible on top of the original head. There is no evidence of doubling on the reverse suggesting that this double strike occurred under special circumstances. Either the coin was struck once, and then struck a second time after the obverse die rotated 30 degrees (unlikely), or two planchets were fed into the press at the same time, creating two uniface coins, after which he was normally struck (more likely). In this scenario, there should be an O-104 half dollar with a doubled reverse. The odds that both pieces would have survived for over 200 years is slim. This attractive half dollar has pale gray coloration with olive toning on the reverse.
Ex: R.K. Hoffman Collection (Herbert Melnick, 11/1982), lot 196.
From The Mark Hayfield Collection of Mint Errors. (PCGS# 6052)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7355 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1797 50C Fair 2 PCGS. O-101a, R.5. The Draped Bust Small Eagle half dollar, bearing the dates 1796 and 1797, and having a reported mintage of just 3,918 pieces, is one of the great rarities in U.S. coinage. There is a large disparity in the published estimates of the number of surviving specimens, from around 100 to about 300 examples! While surviving pieces are known in all grades, it is the general opinion of most numismatists that the majority are in low grades of from Poor to Good. This cataloger's ongoing research into the series, however, has accounted for, thus far, around 220 examples, of which only about 25, or 11%, are in grades Poor through Good. The Fair 2 representative offered here is thus an unusual opportunity to acquire this rare type coin at a "relatively affordable" price. This problem-free specimen reveals just honest wear. While the reverse is worn nearly smooth, there is enough detail to confirm the variety. Both sides display light to medium gray patina. Liberty is outlined, with slight detail apparent in the eye, lower hair curls, and the cleavage and drapery lines near star 15. The date is strong, all the stars along the left border are outlined, and most of Liberty and the stars along the right border show. Again, this is a tremendous opportunity to complete an early type set with a highly respectable piece of Americana. (PCGS# 6060)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7356 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1803 50C Large 3 VF35 ANACS. O-103, R.3. Powder-blue and pink-gray colors embrace this glossy but sharp example. Liberty's cheek and shoulder are worn, as expected, but E PLURIBUS UNUM is complete. The obverse has some small charcoal spots and a few wispy slide marks. Only four die pairings are known for this scarce date. (PCGS# 6066)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7357 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1803 50C Large 3 XF40 ANACS. O-103, R.3. A very nice, clean example of this variety, showing relatively light wear on the highpoints. The surfaces have toned a smooth, even dove-gray color in the centers, with light apricot rim toning also noticeable on each side of the piece. Die clash marks (as struck) are present over Liberty's ear and on her upper chest. (PCGS# 6066)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7358 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1803 50C Small 3--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. O-104, R.3. A bit bright from a moderate cleaning, a vertical pinscratch on the neck is not especially distracting. A small rim bump is at 7 o'clock. Substantial luster remains, and the borders possess apricot patina. The only Small 3 die marriage, and hence Overton-104 receives its own Guide Book listing. (PCGS# 6067)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7359 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1803 50C Small 3 AU58 NGC. O-104, R.3. Beautiful rose and ocean-blue patina endows the peripheries of this nicely struck example, which has extensive radiant luster and an extremely clean reverse. The right obverse field has a few unobtrusive marks. The sole Small 3 variety, and hence Overton-104 receives its own Guide Book listing. A die crack (as made) journeys through the T in LIBERTY to the hair, and portions of the date and Liberty's bust are die clashed across the upper reverse. Presumably within the Condition Census, which the Overton reference depicts as 58, 55, 50, 50, 50. NGC has certified one Small 3 piece as AU58 with none finer (the present coin has not been attributed by NGC.) PCGS has certified a solitary MS64 example, but none other above AU55. (PCGS# 6067)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7361 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1805/4 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. O-102, R.3. A glossy representative that has rich original toning that is deepest near the borders. The obverse field and Liberty's bust have a few tiny marks. The underdigit is bold, and the legends, save for E PLURIBUS UNUM, are clear. (PCGS# 6070)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7360 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1805 50C XF45 ANACS. O-112, R.2. An arc-shaped die crack through the letters S in STATES identifies the Overton variety. A bold dove-gray and orange example that has a couple of moderate marks in the field near the chin.
From The Dr. Gary Hogg Collection. (PCGS# 6069)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7368 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1806/5 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. O-101, R.3. A rich blanket of silver-gray patina is occasionally accompanied by golden-brown color. Noticeable luster shimmers from protected areas. The fields have wispy hairlines, but the cleaning is not harsh. (PCGS# 6077)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7366 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem XF45 PCGS. O-109a, R.4. A late die state of this popular Guide Book variety, caused when the engraver neglected to enter the olive branch stem into the die. Battleship-gray and apricot colors dominate, although the left reverse border has a swath of charcoal patina. Both sides have wispy marks, but none are apparent to the naked eye. (PCGS# 6073)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7367 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem AU58 NGC. O-109a, R.4. This is the scarce advanced die state, with the break from star 12 extending more than halfway to Liberty's neck. Moderate golden-steel toning with flashes of blue iridescence partially framing each side. (PCGS# 6073)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7362 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem--Scratched, Tooled--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. O-120, R.3. Navy-blue and lavender-gray colors embrace this hairlined piece, which has a noticeable scratch on the neck and cheek and a series of pinscratches at 6 o'clock on the reverse.
From The Dr. Gary Hogg Collection. (PCGS# 6071)

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Auction 358 | Lot 7363 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF30 ANACS. O-121, R.4. Both sides are lightly hairlined, but the deep charcoal-brown and turquoise patina is attractive and there are no individually mentionable handling marks. The bases of AME virtually touch, while the left side of the obverse has several bold die cracks. (PCGS# 6071)

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