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Auction 420 | Lot 49 » Half Cents

1804 1/2 C Crosslet 4, No Stems MS63 Brown PCGS. C-12, B-11, R.2. The No Stems reverse die is known with Plain 4 and Crosslet 4 obverse dies. The Plain 4 obverse (identified as C-13), is often encountered in Mint State grades, while this Crosslet 4, No Stems variety is much scarcer in high grades. This piece has glossy brown surfaces with excellent cartwheel luster. The obverse has a crescent of light brown with considerable darker brown color above, as well as a few small splashes of ebony. The reverse is fully light brown with hints of olive. EAC 50. (PCGS# 1072)

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Auction 420 | Lot 125 » Small Cents » Indian Cents

1877 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. The 1877 has always held a favored position as the key issue in the Indian cent series. Its low mintage of only 852,500 pieces explains its scarcity in all grades. It is especially difficult to locate in Mint condition and with remnants of original mint color. This is an attractive coin that is well defined. Most of the original mint red is still evident beneath the woodgrain pattern of brown that overlies each side. The only trace of carbon we see is a small spot beneath the ribbon end on the lower reverse. An exceptionally good value and sure to be of interest to a wide range of collectors.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2128)

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Auction 420 | Lot 135 » Small Cents » Indian Cents

1909-S 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Light brown centers are bordered by straw-gold luster. Nicely struck, and only minor carbon is distributed. Among regular issues, the low mintage 1909-S is the second key to the series, behind the 1877. (PCGS# 2239)

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Auction 420 | Lot 187 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1914-D 1C MS64 Red PCGS. This date is one of the important issues among early Lincoln cents, from a limited mintage and with few high quality survivors. Both sides have satiny orange luster and the usual tiny flecks that are invariably seen on these coins. This is an excellent opportunity for the Set Registry collector to cross another one off the list.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 2473)

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Auction 420 | Lot 194 » Small Cents » Lincoln Cents

1917-S 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. A nicely struck Gem with good luster and abundant orange-gold color. A small toning spot is noted between the A and M of AMERICA. Population: 26 in 65 Red and Brown, 0 finer (10/06). (PCGS# 2502)

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Auction 420 | Lot 415 » Nickels » Buffalo Nickels

1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS63 PCGS. The Three-Legged variety of the 1937-D Nickel usually doesn't grade any better than XF. This is a very nice Mint State coin that has original, satiny surfaces that are argent-gray overall with strong underlying crimson-rose iridescence. This piece shows a typically soft strike near the centers on both obverse and reverse, but is actually much sharper than average near the peripheries. There is a mark on the Indian's lower jaw on the obverse, while a few trivial abrasions are seen on the reverse. A grainy orange-peel texture is common throughout, the result of heavy die erosion. A solid Mint State representative of this ever-popular variety.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 3982)

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Auction 420 | Lot 561 » Dimes » Mercury Dimes

1916-D 10C MS64 Full Bands PCGS. The 1916-D Mercury Dime is a key-date issue with a production of just 264,000 coins that were all delivered in November of that year. It seems that the coinage was halted so that Denver Mint personnel could concentrate on production of six million quarter dollars at the end of the year. Nearly all of these dimes that have survived the past century have done so in lower grades, with most examples showing considerable signs of circulation. Choice and Gem Mint State examples are not often seen, especially with full bands like this piece. Both sides have deep and vibrant iridescent toning over satiny luster. A few tiny surface ticks have undoubtedly prevented a higher grade.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 4907)

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Auction 420 | Lot 702 » Quarters and Twenty Cents » Standing Liberty Quarters

1916 25C MS63 Full Head PCGS. The 1916 quarter, struck in a transitional year between the Barber and Standing Liberty designs, is one of the most famous 20th century silver rarities. Only 52,000 pieces were struck and very few survive today. This is a satiny example that is essentially untoned, only showing trace amounts of color on either side. Well struck for this often poorly defined issue, and displaying just two or three trivial nicks on the obverse. The surfaces display a very distinct matte-like texture in the field areas, which actually serves to increase the noteworthy visual appeal of the piece. This exceedingly scarce key date quarter is housed in an earlier PCGS holder with a pale green label.
From The Park Cities Collection. (PCGS# 5705)

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Auction 420 | Lot 797 » Half Dollars » Early Half Dollars

1806 50C Knobbed 6, Small Stars XF40 ANACS. O-106, R.4. Lightly and evenly worn with violet-charcoal patina at the obverse periphery and the reverse. The remainder of the piece has gold-gray toning. Well struck overall, though the right clouds above the eagle are weak. (PCGS# 6075)

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Auction 420 | Lot 843 » Half Dollars » Seated Half Dollars

1862 50C PR62 PCGS. An exquisite strike is one of the prime attributes of this pleasing Civil War issue. Proof surfaces are lightly toned, and exhibit hints of cameo contrast, particularly on the reverse. A few minim handling marks preclude a higher grade. (PCGS# 6416)

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Auction 420 | Lot 918 » Half Dollars » Walking Liberty Half Dollars

1933-S 50C MS65 PCGS. A bright, flashy, virtually untoned example of this Depression-era San Francisco issue, boldly struck, and showing only a few pinpoint marks. The last date of the so-called "early Walkers." A very nice, upper-end representative of this scarce issue (PCGS# 6591)

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Auction 420 | Lot 3 » Colonials

Undated 2PENCE Rosa Americana Twopence, Label AU55 PCGS. Breen-88. The holder notes that this piece was the plate coin for the 56th Edition of the Guide Book. A highly appealing piece, medium-brown with streaks of deep red, that has strong detail and only a touch of wear. Listed on page 40 of the 2007 Guide Book. (PCGS# 92)

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Auction 420 | Lot 4 » Colonials

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny MS62 Brown NGC. Nelson-8, Breen-157. Well struck with warm brown surfaces that have olive and violet accents. Die roughness is noted, particularly at the reverse on the seated figure, which makes the attribution speculative; without clarity at the waist, it is impossible to tell if this is a Beaded Cincture piece. Listed on page 43 of the 2007 Guide Book. (PCGS# 180)

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Auction 420 | Lot 5 » Colonials

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny MS63 Brown NGC. Nelson-8, Breen-159. The Beaded Cincture variety of this popular Colonial piece. The deep walnut-accented chocolate-brown surfaces display no trace of wear and only minor marks. Listed on page 43 of the 2007 Guide Book. (PCGS# 180)

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Auction 420 | Lot 12 » Colonials

1760 1/2P Hibernia-Voce Populi Halfpenny AU53 PCGS. Z. 3-A, N.15. A golden-brown and steel-gray halfpenny. The smooth surfaces have only a few minor flaws, which include slight spotting and a thin scratch in the right obverse field. Listed on page 47 of the 2007 Guide Book. (PCGS# 262)

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Auction 420 | Lot 7 » Colonials

1751-A SOU M French Colonies Sou Marque AU55 NGC. Vlack-31, R.6. Breen-405, "Extremely rare." Substantial silvering cedes to light gray fields. Struck about 3% off center toward 9:30. Slightly granular, as made, where not fully struck. Listed on page 51 of the 2007 Guide Book.
Ex: Richard Margolis, 8/21/68; John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part 13 (Stack's, 1/06), lot 138. (PCGS# 158615)

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Auction 420 | Lot 8 » Colonials

1720-BB Liard AU55 NGC. Gadoury-270. Glimpses of crimson luster are particularly plentiful on the obverse. Minor planchet flaws and a couple of tiny dark spots are noted. A fingerprint is present near the chin.
Ex: John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part 13 (Stack's, 1/06), lot 309. (PCGS# 167113)

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Auction 420 | Lot 9 » Colonials

1720-X 1/3 Ecu French Colonies MS60 NGC. Gadoury-305. Medium golden-brown, olive, and powder-blue fields accompany steel-gray devices. Well struck at the centers, while the borders at 12 and 6 o'clock are softer and display roughness from the planchet. A vertical die crack crosses the king's neck.
Ex: Richard Margolis, 5/22/94; John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part 13 (Stack's, 1/06), lot 357. (PCGS# 167113)

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Auction 420 | Lot 25 » Colonials

1778-1779 TOKEN Rhode Island Ship Token, Wreath Below, Copper AU58 PCGS. Breen-1141, Betts-563. Despite the satirical nature of this token, economic necessity permitted it to circulate along with other non-monetary coppers of the era. This piece, coined in copper or brass, is deep brown with streaks of pumpkin-orange on the reverse. Listed on page 48 of the 2007 Guide Book. Population: 5 in 58, 3 finer (10/06). (PCGS# 576)

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Auction 420 | Lot 10 » Colonials

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, Period MS63 Brown PCGS. Seven harp strings. Newman 25-M. Five basic types exist for the Virginia halfpennies, combining two obverse types with three reverse types. Obverse dies have or lack a period after GEORGIVS while reverse dies have six, seven, or eight harp strings. The six harp string reverse is only known with the No Period obverse type. Both obverse types are known with seven and eight harp string reverse dies. Mostly olive-brown on both sides with hints of lilac and traces of original red color, not quite sufficient for a Red and Brown designation. The fields are mildly reflective, especially on the obverse. Listed on page 43 of the 2007 Guide Book. (PCGS# 240)

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Auction 420 | Lot 11 » Colonials

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, Period MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Seven harp strings. Newman 27-J. Lovely silver-blue, rose-red, and gold patina embraces this nicely struck, shimmering, and unblemished example. Listed on page 43 of the 2007 Guide Book. (PCGS# 241)

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Auction 420 | Lot 14 » Colonials

1776 $1 Continental Dollar, CURRENCY, Pewter, EG FECIT AU58 NGC. Crosby Pl. VIII, Breen-1095, Newman 3-D, R.3. The EG FECIT variety, with the initials EG representing engraver Elisha Gallaudet. Fecit is Latin for "made it." This near-Mint Continental dollar is of great interest to the specialist, since it shows the latest state of the reverse dies that we have been able to locate within our vaunted Permanent Auction Archives. Although Breen states, "Dies usually cracked through links," the cracks have evolved into breaks on the present piece, and nine links display the break, which consumes the S in N. HAMP'S. The obverse also has small cuds at 4:30 and 6 o'clock. Noticeable luster emerges from the unmarked and slightly wavy surfaces. Evenly struck, and pleasing despite a subtle gray obverse spot at 9 o'clock. Listed on page 81 of the 2007 Guide Book. (PCGS# 795)

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Auction 420 | Lot 21 » Colonials

1783 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Small US XF45 PCGS. Crosby 2-B, R.2. A lightly worn mocha-colored piece that has a slightly darker area at the lower left obverse. Highly appealing despite typical minor planchet defects. Listed on page 52 of the 2007 Guide Book. (PCGS# 801)

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Auction 420 | Lot 15 » Colonials

1788 1C Massachusetts Cent, Period XF45 PCGS. Ryder 3-A, Low R.4. A walnut-brown representative with smooth fields and a bold CENT on the eagle's shield. The Indian's clothing lines exhibit moderate wear. Listed on page 57 of the 2007 Guide Book. (PCGS# 311)

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Auction 420 | Lot 16 » Colonials

1788 1C Massachusetts Cent, Period AU53 PCGS. Ryder 1-D, R.3. A bold medium brown piece with moderate obverse clash marks, as made and uncharacteristic of the series. The obverse shows a couple of unimportant laminations, and the reverse field is minutely granular. Listed on page 57 of the 2007 Guide Book. (PCGS# 311)

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