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Auction 380 | Lot 5019 » Federal Contract Coinage

1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, Cinquefoils MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Newman 13-X, R.3. Crimson and sky-blue colors grace this lustrous and virtually unabraded Gem. Well struck aside from slight softness on the initial letters in MIND and BUSINESS. Struck from a clashed obverse die. The familiar reverse die has several wispy cracks. Listed on page 69 of the 2005 Guide Book.

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Auction 380 | Lot 5093 » Small Cents » Indian Cents

1881 1C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. Honey-gold and rose hues endow this intricately struck Gem. A small tick beneath the O in OF, otherwise the preservation is exemplary. Proof Indian Cents from the 1880s are not rare, but most have toned or spotted over the years. Population: 4 in 65 Red Cameo, 3 finer (5/05). (PCGS# 82332)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5260 » Nickels » Liberty Nickels

1883 5C No Cents PR67 Cameo NGC. The 1 in the date is noticeably repunched above its upper serif and base. A razor-sharp Superb Gem with pleasing cameo contrast and a hint of gold patina. Gorgeously preserved, and desirable as a high grade single year type coin. Population: 11 in 67 Cameo, 0 finer (5/05). (PCGS# 83878)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5311 » Nickels » Jefferson Nickels

1942-P 5C Type Two PR68 NGC. Just a hint of opaque patina lightly overlays each side of the pristine, fully original specimen. A razor sharp strike is complemented with a virtual absence of visual impairments as would be expected of the grade. For the finest collection. Population: 16 in 68, 0 finer (5/05). (PCGS# 4180)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5357 » Dimes » Seated Dimes

1844 10C XF40 ANACS. LIBERTY and the stars are sharp, and the only remotely relevant mark is a short pinscratch beneath the E in DIME. The popular and low mintage 'Little Orphan Annie' Dime, which, when encountered, is generally in lowly circulated grades.
From The Empire State Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 4585)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5640 » Quarters and Twenty Cents » Washington Quarters

1971-D 25C MS68 NGC. To date, this is the single finest '71-D Quarter certified by either NGC or PCGS (5/05). The surfaces are smooth and tinted a light silver-gray color throughout. As an identifier, one tiny abrasion is seen under magnification above Washington's eye. (PCGS# 5888)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5653 » Quarters and Twenty Cents » Washington Quarters

1976-S 25C Clad PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. A magnificent Bicentennial specimen that has frosty devices and impressively mirrored fields. Population: 62 in 70 (5/05). (PCGS# 96007)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5727 » Half Dollars » Seated Half Dollars

1878-CC 50C AU53 ANACS. Apparently most of the mintage of '78-CC Halves entered circulation and stayed there, as pieces approaching Mint State are quite elusive. Only 62,000 coins were struck, production being halted to convert the mint's equipment to churn out the new Morgan Silver Dollars. Very sharply struck, there are no obvious surface impairments. Some golden color is scattered about the margins on each side.
From The Empire State Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 6359)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5752 » Half Dollars » Barber Half Dollars

1895 50C MS60 ANACS. Bright silvery surfaces exhibit nice luster and a wisp of peripheral gold color. Some grade-limiting contact marks occur on Liberty's cheek and neck. Still, a decent overall specimen. (PCGS# 6471)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5002 » Colonials

1722 PENNY Rosa Americana Penny, VTILE MS63 Brown PCGS. Breen-113, "Rare." GEORGIUS, short ribbons obverse. This unabraded, high grade piece has brassy pale gold color throughout the reverse and across portions of the obverse, which also displays darker and minutely granular deep brown toning. Listed on page 27 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 110)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5003 » Colonials

1722 PENNY Rosa Americana Penny, UTILE AU58 PCGS. Ex: Roper. Breen-119, "Very Rare." No stop after REX, rosettes before and after ROSA AMERICANA. The King's cheek exhibits highpoint friction, but this well struck olive and golden-brown representative approaches a Mint State grade. There are no troublesome marks. Although PCGS gives the pedigree as Roper, this piece is unlisted in the 12/83 Stack's auction that bears his name. This is, however, the Breen Encyclopedia plate coin. Listed on page 27 of the 2005 Guide Book. Population: 3 in 58, 0 finer (5/05). (PCGS# 113)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5005 » Colonials

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, Period MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Newman 23-R. Original peach-gold color is especially prominent on the reverse, although the cheek has mellowed in tan and lilac hues. A nicely struck and unblemished example of this pre-revolution issue. Listed on page 30 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 241)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5008 » Colonials

1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left AU50 NGC. M. 5.4-G, R.2. A bold and well centered reddish-brown example. There are no untoward contact marks, and both verdigris and granularity are limited. A charming representative of the type, which is certainly scarcer than its 1787 Draped Bust Left counterpart. Listed on page 47 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 331)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5009 » Colonials

1786 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Narrow Shield, Straight Beam MS65 Brown NGC. Maris 14-J, Breen-896, R.1. Struck from a late state of the dies with the obverse buckled diagonally across the lower part of the horse and the plow. This is one of the Rahway Mills coins attributed by Walter Breen to Thomas Goadsby and Albion Cox. These coins were produced from November 1786 through the latter part of the next year. Because of various personal problems, Albion Cox fled to England and Thomas Goadsby eventually found his way to Vermont. In 1792, Cox was persuaded to return to Philadelphia as the first assayer of the United States Mint.

This example is a wonderful Gem with lustrous light brown surfaces and hints of mint red, especially through the letters on the obverse. The buckled state of the dies left some roughness visible at the center of the obverse. Surprisingly the reverse is fully struck without any evidence of weakness opposite the obverse bulge. All of the design elements are boldly defined. This is a gorgeous example that will please any collector. (PCGS# 496)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5010 » Colonials

1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Running Fox AU58 NGC. Maris 75-bb, R.4. The always-popular Running Fox, located on the lower reverse legend, is actually a mintmark that identifies Bailey's Mint in New York City. According to Dan Freidus, "if the variety were to be named today there would probably be equal numbers of people wanting to call the animal a horse or dog." Examples of this variety were produced there between January and April 15, 1788, and they are punchlinked with the Nova Eborac and Excelsior Coppers, as well as the Brasher Doubloons. The 75-bb variety is a much scarcer die combination. It is characterized by a long die cud over (UNU)M, and another, even more prominent break from 7 to 9 o'clock on the obverse. The surfaces are glossy, dark brown, and show remarkably strong definition. A few more obvious marks are located in the center and to the right of the shield on the reverse. (PCGS# 524)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5011 » Colonials

1786 COPPER Vermont Copper, VERMONTENSIUM Fine 12 PCGS. RR-7, Bressett 5-E, R.3. An ebony-brown example, bold for the grade although the top of the plow is weak, as usual for the variety. A scratch through the right edge of the plow and a few wispy nearby marks require mention. A hint of verdigris is appropriate for the grade. Listed on page 57 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 545)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5017 » Colonials

1785 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays MS63 Brown PCGS. Crosby 3-B, R.2. The wreath has a die break above the date, as is often encountered on this variety. While not especially challenging in circulated grades, Uncirculated pieces, such as this, are quite elusive. Softly struck on the NOVA side, the lustrous surfaces have a reddish-brown coloration with no obvious abrasions. (PCGS# 813)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5012 » Colonials

1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thick Planchet, Plain Edge MS62 Brown NGC. Breen-1020. This charming chocolate-brown example has a small, curved, mint-made clip near 12 o'clock. The die break from the upper left clock corner is well advanced, nonetheless, the eagle has a decent strike for the die state. Struck with close to medal turn. Listed on page 60 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 603)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5013 » Colonials

1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thin Planchet, Plain Edge MS63 Brown PCGS. Breen-1021. Scarcer than its thick counterpart, this is an earlier striking with only slight evidence of the die break on the upper left side of the clock. The striking details are remarkably strong, especially in the centers, and each side is a lovely, medium brown. Listed on page 60 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 604)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5014 » Colonials

1794 1C Talbot, Allum & Lee Cent, NEW YORK MS66 Brown PCGS. Breen-1032. These trade tokens were of great importance to the young American republic as they were extensively used in the channels of commerce in the 1790s, and many were cut down and used as planchets for half cents in 1795. Very rarely is a TAL encountered with this degree of preservation. The surfaces are glossy with brown centers and a significant presence of original red still in evidence around the margins. Listed on page 62 of the 2005 Guide Book. (PCGS# 634)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5018 » Federal Contract Coinage

1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, Cinquefoils VF30 PCGS. Newman 8-X, R.3. A light olive-brown Cent with smooth surfaces. The reverse die is slightly misaligned toward 1:30. A late die stage with a large break (as struck) across the center of MIND YOUR BUSINESS, the upper reverse is softly defined due to metal flow to the break. Listed on page 69 of the 2005 Guide Book.

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Auction 380 | Lot 5020 » Half Cents

1794 1/2 C AU55 Obverse Scratch, Uncertified. Large Letters Edge, B-1a, C-1a, R.3. A well struck light golden-brown Half Cent that has only faint highpoint wear on the portrait. A vertical pinscratch is on the field near the profile, a tiny dig is above the 9 in the date, and a nick on the reverse rim is at 2 o'clock. Struck from boldly clashed dies. Despite the physical challenges, this is a pleasing example with excellent color and eye appeal for the variety. (PCGS# 1003)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5021 » Half Cents

1797 1/2 C 1 Above 1--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net VG10. B-1, C-1, R.2. All legends are legible aside from the ICA in AMERICA. A dark and rough example that has a minor rim ding at 7:30 on the obverse. (PCGS# 1042)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5022 » Half Cents

1803 1/2 C AU50 NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. Close 03 in date, but misattributed by NGC as Widely Spaced 3, C-3. A smooth mahogany-brown piece that has traces of original gold color near protected areas. A couple of trivial ticks on the neck, above the bow, and after the D in UNITED. (PCGS# 1060)

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Auction 380 | Lot 5023 » Half Cents

1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems VG8 ANACS. B-3, C-3, R.4. A deep brown piece, the legends are clear aside from the left side of HALF CENT. The obverse field is minutely granular, but the only mark of any consequence is a horizontal pinscratch below the HA in HALF. Sinking of the obverse die causes a mint-made bulge in the right obverse field. (PCGS# 1087)

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