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DECEMBER 8 - 10 • DALLAS MARKET HALL DALLAS, TEXAS
The D.E. A. and U.S. Marshals
Service Sale
held in conjunction with the Dallas Coin and Stamp Exposition, Inc.
featuring a special Gold Consignment from The Drug Enforcement Administration
and
The National Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Program of the United States Marshals Service and the
Collection of Dr. William J. Held
SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF LOTS
FOR DEALERS ONLY
Tuesday , December 6, 1988 9:00A.M. - 5:00P.M. at our offices 311 Market Street Dallas, Texas
REGULAR EXHIBITION OF LOTS
Market Hall Dallas, Texas
Wednesday, December 7, 1988 9:00 A. M. - 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 8, 1988 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Friday, December 9, 1988 8:00 A.M. -6:00 P.M. Saturday, December 10, 1988 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC AUCTION AND MAIL BID SALE
FIRST SESSION - Thursday, December 8, 1988 6:00 P.M. (Lots 1-939) SECOND SESSION - Friday, December 9, 1988 6:00 P.M. (Lots 940- 1901) THIRD SESSION - Saturday, December 10, 19889:30 A.M. (Lots 1902-3193) - lots are sold at the approximate rate of 1 75 lots per hour -
SALE TO BE HELD AT
Market Hall - North Hall Dallas , Texas
Cataloged and Sold by
HERITAGE NUMISMATIC AUCTIONS, INC.
The Heritage Building, 311 Market Street, Dallas, Texas 75202-9990 (214) 742-2200, WATS: 1-800-US COINS (872-6467)
Fax No. 1-214-939-2346
Auctioneer- Bob Merrill A 0675
Telex No. 704-298
1.1169, 1901 $2'/2 PR 65/65
2. 567, 1824 50c MS 65/65
3. 1802, 1904 Lewis & Clark $1 MS 64/64
4. 1108, 1800 $5 MS 64/64
5. 1881, J-343 50c PR 64/64
6. 1096, 1879 $3 MS 67/67
7. 1356, 1933 $10 MS 63/63
8. 1445, 1883 $20 PR 65/65
9. 82 7, 1878 Trade $1 PR 64/64
10. 1895, J-1075 10c PR 65/65
11. 3173, 1935 New Zealand One Shilling Proof
12. 1235, 1804 $10 MS 63/63
13. 523, 1927 25c MS 64/64
14. 1104, 1879 $4 PR 50/50
15. 1105, 1879 $4 PR 62/62
16. 1106, 1879 $4 PR 66/66
17. 1015, 1894 $2Vi PR 65/65
18. 767, 1795 $1 AU 50/50
19. 1221, 1797 $10 MS 60/60
20. 984, 1880 $1 Gold MS 65/65
21. 162, 1859 3c Silver MS 65/65
22. 796, 1866 $1 PR 64/64
23. 1834, 1922 Grant $1 MS 64/64
24. 835, 1881 $1 PR 66/66
25. 665, 1905-0 50c MS 65/65
26. 1213, 1795 $10 AU 55/55
27. 1277, 1907 $10 MS 65/64
28. 2, 1776 Continental $1 AU 50/50
29. 449, 1889 25c PR 65/65
30. 1854, 1849 Noms $5 EF 40/40
31. 195, 1800 'A 10c MS 62/62
32. 1850, 191 5-S Pan Pac $50 MS 6U63
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33. 1162, 1900 $5 PR 64/64
34. 650, 1894-S 50c MS 63/63
35. 187, 1794 V2 10c MS 64/64
36. 847, 1898 $1 PR 64/65
37. 1016, 1895 $2'/2 PR 65/65
38. 192, 1795 V2 10c MS 60/60
39. 1857, 1851 Assay $50 MS 62/62
40. 3141, 1865 Hannover Taler BU
41. 1558, 1907 $20 High Relief MS 63/63
42. 798, 1867 $1 PR 63/63
43. 1863, 1855 Wass Molitor $50 EF 45/45
44. 1332, 1930-S $10 MS 60/63
45. 991, 1889 $1 Gold MS 66/66
46. 679, 1913 50c PR 64/64
47. 3158, 1801 Scotland 8 Reales VF
48. 470, 1897 25c MS 66/66
49. 402, 1796 25c AU 58/58
50. 1101, 1887 $3 MS 65/65
51. 1452, 1886 $20 PR 64/64
52. 1892, J-1005 $1 PR 65/65
53. 631, 1879 50c PR 65/65
54. 1216, 1797 $10 AU 50/50
55. 1893, J-1004 $1 PR 65/65
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Dear Numismatist:
Welcome to the Dallas Coin and Stamp Exposition! This year’s D.C. S. E. auction promises to be one of our finest ot all time. The auction catalog that you are holding contains one of the most amazing sales ever assembled. The magnitude of the coins in this sale are almost unbelievable: twenty-eight early U. S. Eagles between 1 795 and 1804; three Stellas; three 179625c, and. ..well, you’ll just have to look for yourself.
This auction includes the second portion of the U. S. Gold that was seized from a group of Colorado drug smugglers by the Drug Enforcement Administration San Diego Sheriffs Department and the National Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Program of the United States Marshals Service. Tom Dolan of the D.E. A. , Marshall Jack Egnor and Linda Darne of the National Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Program are among the people most responsible for making this auction a reality.
In our September/October Long Beach Auction, we related the story of these drug smugglers and how they buried their gold. Because we received so many inquiries for details, we decided to share some more information on the seizure of the loot.
Below is a photocopy of a map taken from the diary of one of the conspirators. The map, and other information, led agents to Crawford, Nebraska where the burial spot was discovered.
Because the ground was frozen, a little help was called in and then the Tupperwear canisters were found.
Talk about food for the Gods!
The ground was frozen, making digging by hand impossible.
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Food for the Gods — uncovering the seizure stored in tupperware containers.
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A hackhoe was recruited to help in the excavation.
The second burial site was a little easier to locate. Although the coins had been buried for five years, the agents were able to retrieve these without much difficulty. When the spot was discovered, the hole was already dug. A 2x10 board, laying atop the hole was covered with dirt to prevent someone from literally stumbling into the treasure.
Site location Number 2 was easier to access although evidence indicated the coins had been buried five years.
Easier digging — Agents remove dirt on previously dug hole.
Piece of lumber covered the entrance to the hoard.
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Agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Marshals Service go “Head-over-heels” to unearth Rich Gold Deposit.
Counting and listing coins at the burial site.
Agents tag evidence as burial site #2 yields its golden treasure.
Photographed evidence of the collection confiscated at the 2nd burial site.
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Sincerely.
Bob Merrill Auction Director
Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.
A third location was on a mountain in Colorado where one of the conspirators, apparently tired of buying and burying Tupperwear containers, just decided to leave his briefcase in a rocky crevasse. Obviously, this seizure was easier to find than the other two. Since the case still had a United Airlines baggage claim check on it, there was not any difficulty in determining its owner.
Yes, this tale is certainly interesting, but that is not the end. The question is now, who will be the new and legal owner of these coins? If you have any interest in
Third burial site — A rocky crevasse replaces a hole to hide the coins.
quality numismatics, this is the sale you’ve been awaiting. The D.E. A. /Marshals Service coins and the collection of Dr. William J. Held present a fabulous opportunity for purchasing. Sure it takes knowledge and resources, but it also takes the willingness to jump out and do something. Too often I hear the phrase, “Gosh, I wish I would have bought back in your ’82 A.N. A. auction’’ or “Those prices realized from 1985 were really cheap.” Well, we have 20/20 hindsight. Today’s opportunity is tomorrow’s history. You are just not going to find another auction like this anytime soon.
Wrapping up the case — Final photograph of evidence. . . in this case one photograph is worth thousands of dollars.
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Dr. William J. Held
Dr. W’illiam J. Held was born June 4, 1934, the first child of his parents, in St. Cloud, Minnesota where he worked at his father’s lumber and wrecking company during his high school years. After graduating from Marquette Medical School and completing his Radiology residency in Milwaukee, he spent two years at the Public Health Sendee at the Indian Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona from July 1965 to 1967. He began as a practicing Radiologist at St.
Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minnesota in July 1967.
Because of Bill’s knowledge, precision, and belief in helping people he earned the respect and admiration of his collegues and patients.
Bill and his wife, Catherine, were married in 1957; they had a family of ten children. He moved the family to a farm in 1 972 . While continuing as a Radiologist, Bill opened a large grain and beef company. Bill’s love for the outdoors and agriculture was shared by his family and they worked together to make the farm a viable operation.
Dr. Held continually challenged himself with new ideas and interests. Stamp collecting, began as a childhood hobby and continued avidly to adulthood. Bill looked at life as an opportunity for new horizons, and his yearning for knowledge was exemplified as he used his potential in new endeavors which he shared with his family and colleagues.
His coin collecting, began as a child with Buffalo Nickels and Silver Dollars, expanded as he became more knowledgeable. He was able to channel his resources into his appreciation of rare and beautiful coins until his death on July 4, 1988. He is greatly missed by the medical profession, the numismatic fraternity, and his family-
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Terms and Conditions of Sale
1 . 1 his is a public auction and mail-bid sale held by Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc., a licensed and bonded auctioneer (the “Auctioneer’ Although the Auctioneer may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot, the consignor of the property included in the lot may bid on and purchase the lot at the auction sale for his own account. If he does so, he must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s premium . In addit ion, each consignor of property was permitted, at the time of consignment, to submit to the Auctioneer a reserve bid on such property. Such reserve bid shall be the opening bid on the property, unless a higher mail bid has been submitted . The purchase of a lot by consignor’s reserve bid shall obligate such consignor to pay a special reserve fee, instead of a buyer’s premium, to the auctioneer.
2 . The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer may at his sole discretion immediately put the lot up for sale again . The Auctioneer’s decision shall be final and binding upon all bidders.
3. A buyer’s premium equal to 10% of the successful bid price will be added to each invoice unless the purchase is made by a consignor’s reserve bid and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price.
4. All bids are to be per lot as numbered in this catalog, and no lots will be broken. The Auctioneer reserves the right to group two or more lots together and to withdraw, prior to a call for bids, any lot or lots from the sale. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only.
5 . All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (no credit cards accepted) and are due and payable immediately upon receipt of the auction invoice or, if payment is to be made at the auction sale, simultaneously with receipt of the coins. The Auctioneer reserves the right to void a sale if payment in full of the invoice is not received by the Auctioneer within 15 days after the date of the invoice. Lots delivered in the State of Texas are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate permits are on file with us. Shipping, handling and insurance charges will be added to invoices for lots delivered by mail . Overseas buyers must furnish their own insurance during shipment.
6. If the auction invoice(s) submitted by the Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid, and if the Auctioneer refers the invoice(s) to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by the Auctioneer. The courts of Dallas County, Texas, shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue over any suit initiated by the Auctioneer to collect delinquent invoice(s), and all bidders consent to in personam jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Texas.
7. Mail bidders who have not previously established credit must furnish satisfactory references well in advance of the sale date, or send a deposit of 25% of their bids which is applicable to purchases. Any portion of such deposit not used will be promptly refunded after the sale.
8 . All bidders who have mailing addresses outside the United States of America, the Territories of the U SA, Canada or Mexico, or have addresses through the U. S. Military, must deposit with the Auctioneer 25% of the total amount bid in United States dollars. Any portion of such deposit not used will be promptly refunded after the sale. Also, persons who have APO or FPO box numbers must deposit 25%.
9. The Auctioneer reserves the right to require payment in full before delivery of the merchandise to the buyer. Bidder personally guarantees payment of all successful bids, and if a corporation, an officer or principal in the corporation agrees to personally guarantee such payment. Title shall not pass to the successful bidder until all invoices are paid in full . It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the coins once they are in his possession. Risk of loss shall be borne by the buyer following shipment of the coins.
10. The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to honor any bid or to limit the amount of any bid which, in his opinion, is not submitted in good faith , or, as the case dictates, is not supported by satisfactory references, as the Auctioneer in its sole discretion shall determine. In the event a successful bidder fails to pay all amounts due, the Auctioneer reserves the right to resell the merchandise and the buyer agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale, including a 1 0% seller’s commission, and also to pay any difference between the resale price and the price of his previously successful bid .
1 1 . The Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer, and any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer, to secure payment of the auction invoice(s) and any other amounts due the Auctioneer from the buyer, with respect to which the Auctioneer shall have all the rights of a secured creditor under Article 9 of the Texas Uniform Commercial Code. In addition, with respect to payment of the auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice.
12 . The Auctioneer shall have the right to offset the unpaid amount of any auction invoice(s) against any amount then due to the buyer by the Auctioneer or affiliates of the Auctioneer.
13. No buy or unlimited bids will be accepted . Mail bidders will be awarded lots at a 5- 1 0% advance over the second highest bid . No additional commission (except for the buyer’s premium) is charged for executing mail bids.
14. The Auctioneer cannot be responsible for your errors in bidding, so check your bid sheet carefully. When identical mail bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received . If a mail bidder and a floor bidder have called identical bids, the decision of the Auctioneer and declaration of the winning bidder is final . The Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor is the Auctioneer responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, nor mail bids submitted in person once the auction begins. To insure the greatest accuracy, your bids should be entered on the standard bid sheet form and be received at the Auctioneer’s place of business at least two business days in advance of the sale date.
15. Estimates will be given upon written request. It is recommended that bidders approach or exceed the estimates in determining successful bids.
16. Bids received from persons under 18 years of age will not be accepted.
17. All coins are guaranteed genuine, but are not guaranteed as to grade, since grading is a matter of opinion. No lots may be returned without a written request by the successful bidder and the written approval of the Auctioneer. In the unlikely event of returning a lot, the mail bidder must notify Bryan Renfro in writing of the bidder’s intent, and such notice must be mailed within three (3) days of the mail bidder's receipt of the lot. Coins described with a grade by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) are not graded by Auctioneer, and the grade in the catalog represents the opinion of grading service. The coins graded by PCGS and NGC are offered ‘ ‘as is” and may not be returned for any reason whatsoever including reasons of authenticity. Any lot that is to be returned (for any reason other than authenticity) must be received in our offices within 30 days from the date of sale. AFTER THAT 30 DAY PERIOD, NO LOTS MAY BE RETURNED FOR REASONS OTHER THAN LACK OF AUTHENTICITY. No lots may be returned because of possible differences of opinion with respect to the grade offered by any third party organization, dealer or service. There are absolutely no exceptions to this policy.
Lots returned must be housed intact in the original holder. No lots purchased by floor bidders may be returned (including those bidders acting as agents for others). Late remittance for purchases may be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges. Grading is an art, not a science, and therefore the opinion rendered by the Auctioneer may not agree with the opinion of others (including trained experts), and the same expert may not grade the same coin with the same grade at two different times. The grade assigned at this time and in this catalog represents the Auctioneer’s opinion which is based on experience and prevailing market standards. Except with respect to the preceding sentence that limits both the tune and scope of the grading standards, there is no guarantee or warranty implied or expressed that the grading standards utilized bv the Auctioneer will meet the standards of ANACS, NCI, INS, or anv other grading sendee at any time in the future. THEREFORE, NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANT ADJECTIVIAL OR NUMERICAL DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS CATALOG. Due to changing grading standards over time and to possible mishandling of coins by subsequent owners, the Auctioneer reserves the right to grade coins differently than shown on certificates from anv grading sen ice that accompany the coins. For the same reason as stated above, the Auctioneer reserves the right to grade coins different ly than the grades shown in the catalog should such coins be reconsigned to any future auction.
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IS By special arrangement with some consignors, many ol the coins in this sale have been graded by the Numismatic Certification Institute (NCI - an affiliate of Heritage . Such coins will be identified with a star (*), which will appear after the numerical grade and any adjectival modifiers. For example:
18787 Tail feathers, MS(65/65). Prooflike*. Attractive russet and magenta toning. Well struck.
I he example above, therefore, has been graded MS 65/65 prooflike, by NCI’s standards. The successful bidder may submit that coin to NCI within 30 days of the date ol the auction sale, and purchase a certificate of grading and authenticity for that coin at that grade, including any adjectival modifiers. Contact N.C. I. for rates. In rare cases of typographical errors on NCI graded coins, the Auctioneer’s total obligation will be limited to refund of the total price of the lot(s) purchased, including the buyer’s charge, plus postage. Any coins not received by NCI within 30 days of the auction sale date will be considered sold , even in the case of a typographical error. Coins must be submitted to N.C. I. in the unopened auction flip with lot ft insert.
19. The descriptions provided in this catalog are intended solely for the use of those bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding. All bidders who have inspected the lots prior to the auction will not be granted any return privileges, except for reasons of authenticity. It is presumed that all floor bidders have inspected the lots prior to bidding. Therefore, lots purchased by floor bidders are sold “as is” and may NOT be returned. Floor bidders include those bidders acting as agents for others. No claims of any kind (except for reasons of authenticity) can be considered after the settlements have been made with the consignors. .Any dispute after the settlement date, January 24, 1989 is strictly between the bidder and consignor without involvement or responsibility of the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer or affiliates of the Auctioneer, may consign items to be sold in this auction sale, and may bid on those items or any others in the sale. In the event of a typographical error or attribution error, the Auctioneer may, at the Auctioneer’s sole discretion, correct the error orally at the sale, or, if discovered at a later date, to refund the buyer’s money without further obligation. Under no circumstances shall the obligation of the Auctioneer to any bidder be in excess of the buyer’s premium for any lot in dispute. If any disputes arise regarding payment, authenticity, or grading between the bidder and Auctioneer, the Auctioneer, at its sole discretion, may submit the disputed matter to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Professional Numismatists Guild, to which the bidder, by placing a bid and thereby accepting these Terms and Conditions of Sale, agrees to be bound .
Hinweis fur unsere deutschsprachige Kunden:
1 . Ein Aufgeld von zehn Prozent ( 10%) wird alien Kaufern zuberechnet.
2 . Alle Rechnungen miissen in US Dollar bezahlt werden. Orderschecks mussen auf eine U S Bank bezogen werden .
3 . Jeder Kaufer muss seine Rechnung vor Auslieferung bezw. Versand der von ihm gekauften Losen vollig bezahlt haben. Ausnahmen fur die von uns bekannten Bieter konnen vor der Auktion ausgehandelt werden.
4. Die Lokalumsatzsteuer (Texas Sales Tax) kann mit vorliegen einer Handelsregistereintragung als Handler umgangen werden . Bei Versand entfallt jede Steu
Kaufer im Ausland werden jedoch darauf hingewiesen, dass die Zoll formal ita ten bei Einfuhr von Miinzen in ihren eigenen Landern von ihnen selbst erledigt werden mussen.
Special Note For Buyers
Before any lot consigned by the U. S. Marshals Service will be delivered, the buyer must complete and deliver to auctioneer a ‘ ‘Buyer Information” form . The form is prescribed by the U.S. Marshal s Service for buyers of assets liquidated by this arm of the U.S. Government. The form is very simple and asks only for the name and address of the buyer, the date of birth, and social security number. Copies of the “Buyer Information” form are available before the sale from auctioneer, and will be available at lot viewing and lot settlement at the sale location. _
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It’s Easy. Just complete the mail bid sheet as detailed in the CompuBid section of your Heritage Catalog. Then Call the FAX Hotline at 214-939-2346 and FAX it to us.
It’s Fast. By using the Heritage FAX Hotline your bids are transmitted to Heritage at the speed of light. There’s no faster way to get your important bids to us. With the Heritage FAX Hotline there’s no delay.
It’s Convenient. You can
spend more time carefully examining the Heritage full-color catalog. Take an extra day to weigh your selection and submit the winning bid. The FAX Hotline is open 24 hours a day.
With the FAX Hotline you don’t have to build-in a couple of extra days for regular mail delivery.
It’s Flexible. Even after you’ve submitted a bid there’s still time to change. The FAX Hotline can take your bid right up to the day the sale begins. No need to tie up your time on the telephone, just transmit your change to us.
The Heritage FAX Hotline - The fastest way to speed your bid when time is critical.
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CompuBid gives you more “on-the-scene” bidding clout than you ever had before.
CompuBid ! M is a people-to-people innovation that is, by far, the most advanced and helpful method of mail bidding available in the rare coin marketplace. No other auction company has anything that even compares with its simple sophistication and direct benefits to you.
It increases your chances of success.
CompuBid increases your chances of success over our standard mail bidding system and other conventional mail bidding systems two ways: it increases your chances of bidding on more coins; it increases your chances of buying more of the coins you want.
It puts you where the action is.
The action is at the auction. And CompuBid puts you there. It gives you almost all the advantages of the people attending the auction. In fact, CompuBid gives you so much flexibility, it’s as if you were attending the auction in person.
It maximizes your bidding dollars.
CompuBid enables you to bid on as many coins as you like, yet limit your total purchases to a specific amount. For example you could bid on $25,000 worth of coins, yet limit your total purchases to $5,000. In this example, although you get the opportunity to bid on several coins that interest you, it is still possible to stay within your buying limits. This way, knowing that you have limited your bidding dollars to a specific amount, you can bid with more confidence and flexibility than ever before.
It evens the odds for you.
CompuBid 1 M equalizes your chances of bidding successfully against the bidders at the auction on the coins you want to buy. For example, assume you want to buy either a Seated Dime for $500 or a Seated Quarter for $950. You would bid on both coins in those amounts and place your bidding limit at $950. If you bought the Seated Dime for $500, your bidding limit would be reduced to $450 ($950-$500 = $450), which would be your new bid on the Seated Quarter. However, if you did not buy the Dime, then your bid of $950 on the Quarter would be accepted.
In another example, suppose you wanted to buy one Gem BU Morgan for $500. Assume there are three similar quality Morgan Dollars in the sale, all with the same date and grade. You would bid $500 on all three and limit your purchase to $500. You would buy the first one to sell for $500 (or less) and the other bids would be cancelled.
It’s a tested and proven success.
CompuBid1 M has proven to be the most effective and useful auction mail bidding technique available. No other auction company has the advancements in mail bidding technology and documentation necessary to offer a service as important and historically significant as CompuBid 1 M. In fact, CompuBid1 M is so precise that Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc., unconditionally guarantees that you, the bidder, will not be liable for any purchase over your specified limit.
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1 . Name, Address, City, State, Zip
Your address is needed to mail your purchases. We need your telephone number to communicate any problems or changes that may affect your bids.
2. References
If you have not established credit with us from previous auctions, you must send a 25% deposit, or list coin dealers with whom you have credit established.
3. Lot Numbers and Bids
List all lots you desire to pur¬ chase; on the reverse are addi¬ tional columns; you may also use another sheet. Under ‘ ‘Amount ’ ’ enter the maximum you would pay for that lot (whole dollar amounts only).
We will purchase the coin for you as much below your bid as possible.
4. Total Bid Sheet
Add up all bids and list that total in the appropriate box.
5. Indicate Your Limit
After you have totaled your bid sheet, determine how much you can budget to spend. Check the box for CompuBid™ and list your spending limit.
6. Sign Your Bid Sheet
By signing the bid sheet, you have agreed to abide by the Terms of Sale listed in the auction catalog.
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When time is short and you want to bid now, submit a Mail Bid Sheet on our exclusive CompuBid 1 M Fax Hotline. There’s no faster method to get your bids to us instantly.
Simply use the Heritage Fax Hotline number 2 14-939-2346.
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Mail Bidding At Auction
Mail bidding at auction is both fun and easy and only requires a few simple steps.
1 . Look through the catalog, and determine the lots in which you have an interest.
2. Research the market value of these lots by checking price lists and other price guidelines.
3. Fill out your bid sheet, entering your maximum bid on each lot using your price research and your desire to own the lot ( most coil
at auction are one-of-a-kind, or are of special quality not normally found) .
When bidding by mail, you frequently purchase coins at less than your maximum bid. Here is how a mail bid is recorded by our
auctioneer:
Bids are recorded as they are received . Preference is given to the first bids received in case of a tie.
On the floor of the auction, bidding is opened at 5 to 10% above the second highest mail bid. This bid is submitted by our company acting on your behalf as the highest mail bidderr. If the auctioneer recognizes no other bids from the floor, you are awarded the lot at the opening bid. If bidding proceeds from the floor, the company, acting as your agent, registers bids in 5 to 10% increments over the previous bid. This process is continued until you are awarded the lot, or until the next bid is higher or equal to your maximum bid.
An example of this procedure is set forth under these conditions :
On lot 25, you submit a bid of $ 100, and the second highest mail bid is at $50. In this case, bidding on the floor starts at $55, and is bid by our company on your behalf. If no other bids are submitted by the floor, you purchased the lot for $55 even though you bid $ 100. If other bids come from the floor, we bid for you in 5-10% increments, as set by the auctioneer, until we reach your maximum bid of $ 100. If bidding has passed or equaled your maximum, we take no other action, and the bidding continues on the floor until the final bidder has been recognized by the auctioneer.
The official prices realized list that accompanies our auction catalogs is reserved for bidders and consignors only. We are happy to mail others one upon receipt of $1.00. Written requests should be directed to Rosie Foreman.
The coins in the sale are all graded in accordance with the standards established in the American Numismatic Association Gradinj Guide and the Numismatic Certification Service.
The quantitative grading system is utilized in describing and grading all coins in this catalog. The quantitative grade will be used in conjunction with the traditional letter grade in order to best describe the condition of the coin .
About Good Good Very Good Fine
Very Fine
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4,6
8,10
12,15
20,25,30,35
Extra Fine Almost Uncirculated Mint State Proof
40,45
50,53,55,58
= 60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70 = 60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70
Note: Split Grade Coins such as 60 + or 63 + would be the equivalent of, for example, 60/63 and 63/65 respectively.
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Index To The Sale
First Session
Colonials, Half Cents Large Cents . 1 > 2, 4
Color Plate. Colonials - Indian Cents . 3
Flying Eagle Cents, Indian Cents, Lincoln Cents, Two Cent Pieces, Three Cent Silvers . 4, 5, 6, and 8
Color Plate. Indian Cents - Early Half Dimes . 7
Three Cent Nickels, Early Half Dimes, Seated Half Dimes, Shield Nickels . 9, lOand 12
Color Plate. Liberty Seated Half Dimes/Liberty Seated Dimes . 11
Liberty Nickels, Buffalo Nickels, Jefferson Nickels, Early Dimes, Liberty Seated Dimes . 13, Hand 15
Barber Dimes, Mercury Dimes, Roosevelt Dimes . 15, Hand 18
Color Plate. Liberty Seated Dimes/Early Quarters . 17
Twenty Cent Pieces, Early Quarters, Liberty Seated Quarters . 18, 19, 21, 22
Color Plate. Early Quarters/Barber Quarters . 20
Barber Quarters, Standing Liberty Quarters, Washington Quarters, Early Half Dollars . 23, 25, 26, 27 and 29
Color Plate. Barber Quarters/Early Half Dollars . 24
Color Plate. Early Half Dollars - Liberty Seated Half Dollars . 28
Liberty Seated Half Dollars , Barber Half Dollars . 29,30,31,33,35
Color Plate. Liberty Seated Half Dollars - Barber Half Dollars . 32
Color Plate. Barber Half Dollars - Walking Liberty Half Dollars . 34
Walking Liberty Half Dollars, Franklin Half Dollars, Early Dollars, Liberty Seated Dollars . 35, 36, 37, 40. 41
Color Plate. Liberty Half Dollars - Liberty Seated Dollars . 38
Color Plate. Liberty Seated Dollars - Trade Dollars . 39
Trade Dollars, Proof Morgan Dollars, PCGS, NGC, NCI . 41 , 43, 44-59
Color Plate. Trade Dollars - Proof Morgan Dollars . 42
Second Session
One Dollar Gold Pieces, Quarter Eagles .
Color Plate. One Dollar Gold Pieces - Three Dollar Gold Pieces
Three Dollar Gold Pieces, Four Dollar Gold Pieces .
Color Plate. Three Dollar Gold Pieces - Half Eagles .
Half Eagles .
Color Plate. Half Eagles - Eagles .
Eagles .
Color Plates. Eagles .
Double Eagles .
Color Plates. Double Eagles .
Commemorative Gold, Territorial Gold .
Color Plate. Double Eagles - Commemorative Gold .
Color Plate. Commemorative Gold - Patterns .
California Gold, Patterns .
Color Plate. Patterns - Morgan Dollars .
Third Session
Morgan Dollars .
Color Plates. Morgan Dollars .
Color Plate. Morgan Dollars - Peace Dollars .
Peace Dollars, Commemorative Silver .
Color Plate. Commemorative Silver .
Miscellaneous, Currency, Rolls, Proof Mint and Year Sets .
Sets, Partial Sets and Miscellaneous Lots .
Additional Multiple Lots .
Gold Coins Of The World .
Color Plate. Foreign Coins .
. 50,52,53,54,55,56
. 51
. 56,57,59
. 58
. 60-62,64,65
. 63
. 66,67,69-72,74-76
. 68,73
76,78-81,82-84,86-88 90-94
. 77,81,85,89
. 94,95,97,99, 100
. 96
. 98
. 101, 102, 104
. 103
105, 106, 108-110, 112, 113, 115-118
. 107,111,114
. 119
. 120, 121, 122, 124-127
. 123
. 127-129
. 129-138
. 138-141
. 142, 144-146
. 143
Public Auction Sale
FIRST SESSION
Thursday, December 8, 1988,6:00P.M. (Lots 1-939) Market Hall - North Hall Dallas, Texas
All photographs are of the actual coins offered for sale. So that you may have the best possible reproductions on which to base your bids, we have provided nineteen color plates for your inspection and enjoyment. The color plates are located on pages: 3, 7, 11, 17, 20, 24, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 42, 51, 58, 63,68, 73, 77, 81, 85, 89, 96, 98, 103, 107, 111, 114, 119, 123, and 143.
A 10% BUYER’S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO ALL INVOICES.
Industry-wide grading standards have recently become more conservative. By special arrangement with some consignors, many of the coins in this sale have been graded by the Numismatic Certification Institute (N.C. I . - an affiliate of Heritage) . These coins are identified with a star (*) appearing after the grade and any adjectival modifiers. For example:
1878 7 Tail Feathers MS (65/65). Prooflike*. Attractive russet and magenta toning. Well struck.
In the example above, NCI has determined that the coin would grade “MS 65/65 prooflike” by NCI’s standards. The successful bidder may purchase a certificate for that coin, by submitting it to N.C. I. All such coins must be received in N.C. I.’ s hands within 30 days of the date of the auction sale. Coins must be submitted to N.C. I. in the unopened auction flip with lot # insert.
For further information , please refer to item # 1 8 in the “ Terms and Conditions of Sale.’ ’
COLONIALS
1 1723 Hibernia Halfpenny MINT STATE (60/60) . Brown*. Extreme¬
ly sharp, glossy brown surfaces with burnt -orange highlights in por¬ tions of the date and lettering, (photo)
2 1776 Continental Dollar ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (50/50)*.
Newman 3-D, CURRENCY spelling. EG FECIT variety. An evenly balanced example of this perenially popular Colonial. Free of any problems such as excessive rim dings, tin-pesting, scratches, plan- chet voids, etc. Rather, it is one of the nicest circulated examples we have had the pleasure of offering. This piece is the perfect alter¬ native to the pricey Mint State examples, and would represent the Type well in anyone’s collection. This die variety shows some rais¬ ed lumps of metal at the tips of the sun’s rays. In researching this coin, we are unable to locate a similar die state in any major sale of Colonial coins, including Garrett, Robison, Picker, Roper and Taylor. It is highly unlikely that the obverse die survived much beyond the striking of this particular example! (photo)
3 1779 Rhode Island Ship Token MINT STATE (63/63). Brown*. Without wreath below ship. Undoubtedly, this is one of the finest examples known of this popular Colonial issue. The color is a superb, chocolate brown, with hints of olive undertones. The strike is superb and every one of the ship’s portholes is sharp and bold . Either struck from a late state of the dies, or on a laminated planchet, as there are several raised lumps in the fields which are quite interesting. This piece is sure to excite and please the Colonial specialist. It should be noted that the GUIDEBOOK, in recognition of the rarity of these coins in Mint State conditions, only prices them up to the Extremely Fine level! (photo)
4 1785 Nova Constellatio EXTREMELY FINE (40/40)*. Pointed rays. A very pleasing chestnut-brown specimen. A few ancient and indeed minor marks about the date hardly detract.
5 1787 New Jersey Copper. F- 15/1 5*. Maris 39-a, common, a 1723 Rosa Americana Penny, F- 15/15*, and a 1722 Wood’s Hibernia Halfpenny, F- 15/15*. Second Type. (Total: 3 coins)
6 1794 Franklin Press Medal MINT STATE (64/64) . Red and Brown*. Needle sharp with tinges of burnt-orange coloration hugging the devices. In reality a British trade token, but popular with American collectors because of its link with Ben Franklin. An outstanding example, surely one of the finest extant.
HALF CENTS
1793 VERY GOOD (8/8). C-l, R.3. Terminal state of the die with broken reverse. A few ancient scratches and a hint of porosity detract only slightly. ANACS F-2819-F for authenticity and grade dated 05/11/84. (photo)
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Hall Cents(cont’d)
15 1855 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Fiery original red is in full
evidence on this well struck, totally natural specimen, (photo)
8 1795 MINT STATE (63/63). Brown*. C-6a. Plain edge, no pole
to cap. Glossy brown surfaces with underlying brick-red coloration. Denticle weakness along the right sides, otherwise needle sharp. Struck slightly off center from a rolled out Large Cent. The letters ENT are clearly visible under the date. An extremely desirable Liberty Cap Half Cent, only rarely found in mint state condition, (photo)
9 1806 MINT STATE (60/60). Brown*. B-4:3-C, C-4, G-3, Large 6, Stems. A lovely example, with iridescent steel-blue toning over chocolate brown surfaces. Softly struck at the tip of the bust and on the upper portion of the wreath (as usual for this variety). The surfaces are very lightly abraded, but only to a minimal degree. Overall, this is a very pleasing, original example which probably originated with the Chapman hoard, but, fortunately, lacks the spots normally associated with coins from that source, (photo)
10 1806 MINT STATE (63/63). Red and Brown*. Large 6, with stems. Well faded with only a glimpse of red seen about the borders, LIB in LIBERTY and Miss Liberty’s ribbons. The strike is somewhat soft in portions of the wreath. A deep stain covers the fraction, (photo)
1 1 1 806 MINT STATE (64/64). Brown*. C-4, R. 1 . Large 6 with stems to wreath. Smooth olive-brown surfaces showing minor weakness through ES in STATES and in portions of the wreath. Deep sea- green overtones outline the devices.
12 1806 MINT STATE (67/67). Brown*. C-l, R. 1 . Small 6, stemless
wreath. An exceptionally well preserved Draped Bust Half Cent, nicely mellowed in the 182 years since its minting. The strike is uniformly sharp with just a trace of softness in AM of AMERICA the only exception. The obverse is mostly brown, though tinges of red are seen about the date and inner curls. Close inspection shows an ancient pin scratch through the lower part of the date, but without a glass this is of little or no distraction. Flashes of burnt-orange color are mingled among steel-blue overtones on the reverse. A top rate specimen, worthy of the finest set. (photo)
13 1835 Half Cent MS 60/60 Red and Brown* toned in olive-brown, steel-blue and rose hues; 1 85 1 Half Cent MS 63/63 Red and Brown*, lustrous and razor sharp with rusty-orange overtones clinging to the devices; and an 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent MS 60/60*. (Total:
3 coins)
14 1855 MINT STATE (64/64). Red*. Well struck with a pinkish cast to the satiny surfaces, (photo)
16 1857 MINT STATE (64/64). Brown*. Well struck reddish-brown surfaces with patchy sea-green overtones. Popular final year of Half Cent production.
17 1857 MINT STATE (64/64). Brown*. Olive and sea-green overtones.
LARGE CENTS
1 8 1793 Chain VERY FINE (20/20). Light porosity*, but quite pleasing
nonetheless. S-2, R.4. An extremely rare terminal die state exhibiting a rim break over the last S in STATES to the O in OF, unlisted by Sheldon. Several minor bruises on the obverse rim are noted, though none of a serious nature. Important for both type and variety, but especially because of the advanced state of the dies, (photo)
19 1794 VERY GOOD 8/8*, S-59, R.3., 1795 G-4/4* S-76b, R.L, 1809 VF 30/30, obverse marks* S-280, R.3. (Total: 3 coins)
20 1794 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (50/50)*. S-67, R.3. Aglossy brown, intricately detailed specimen which is quite possibly con¬ dition census for the variety. Lightly porous within the wreath, but nonetheless an above-average AU example of the Liberty Cap type, (photo)
2 1 1794 MINT STATE (60/60). Brown*. S-22, R. 1 . Exquisite glossy
brown surfaces which display the usual “mounded reverse” near the top of the wreath. A coin which one can say nothing but nice things about, so pleasing and problem-free is its appearance. Mid to lower end condition census for this popular Liberty Cap variety, (photo)
22 1797 VERY FINE (30/30)*. S- 1 37. Blemish-free surfaces, medium-
brown in color and quite choice for the grade.
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Colonials - Indian Cents
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1855 l/2c MS 65/65
1855 l/2c MS 64/64
18061 /2c MS 67/67
1806 l/2c MS 63/63
Lot 20 1794 lc AU 50 50
Lot 18
1793 Chain lc VF 20/20
Lot 21 1794 lc MS 60/60
Lot 24 18121c MS 63/63
Lot 25 1833 lc MS 65/65
Lot 29 18511c MS 63/63
Lot 30 18511c MS 65/65
Lot 31 1852 lc MS 65 65
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18551c MS 63/63
18531c MS 65/65
1853 lc MS 64/64
1852 lc MS 65/65
MS 66 66
18571c MS 64 64
1857 lc MS 64 64
18571c MS 64/64
18561c VF 20/20
PR 63 63
Lot 39 1855 lc PR 63/63
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Lot 62 18731c |
Lot 65 1874 lc |
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Lot 79 18771c |
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Large Cents (cont’d)
23 1797 \'ERY FINE (30/30)*. S- 1 34. Fferiod in front of throat. Minor
held marks to the left of Liberty where there is also weakness along the border. Chocolate brown with a whisper of rose highlights on either side.
24 1812 MINT STATE (63/63). Brown*. S-289, R. 1 . Large Date. Im¬
mediately recognized by the distance between the last S of STATES and the point of the leaf, which is greater on this variety than on any other of the year. Most of the original color has faded to a deep, steel-brown, yet hints of golden-brown color appear around most of the lettering and devices. Struck from a late state of the dies, as evidenced by the stretching of the letters towards the rims on the reverse. This Type is very difficult to locate in true Mint State con¬ ditions, and collectors will appreciate the quality and rarity of this piece, (photo)
25 1 833 MINT STATE (65/65). Brown*. Deep glossy luster highlighted in sea-green iridescence. Stars 8-12 are a trifle flat, but the remainder of this lovely copper is sharply defined, (photo)
26 1 846 MINT STATE (63/63) . Brown*. N- 1 8 . Chocolate brown, with glossy, smooth surfaces. Struck from a late state of the dies, with rim cuds starting to develop on the right reverse rim.
27 1850 MINT STATE (63/63). Brown*. Glossy surfaces mellowing to an olive-brown coloration. Tinges of faded red surround the lettering.
28 1850 MS-63/63 Brown*. Appears to be N-16, although no lines are visible in the C of CENT. An attractive, original example; an 1866 Shield Nickel, MS-60/60* With Rays Type. Softly struck in the centers, with some weakness on the horizontal lines of the shield. Light golden color on the reverse; and a 1910 Liberty Nickel, PR-63/63*. Multicolored toning appears on both sides. Two water- stains on the obverse alter the blending of colors. (Total: 3 coins)
29 1851 MINT STATE (63/63). Red and Brown*. Burnt-orange sur¬ faces which deepen to rose-violet and steel-blue, (photo)
30 1851 MINT STATE (65/65). Red and Brown*. A choice, fully lustrous specimen blanketed in colorful rose and sea-green iridescence, (photo)
3 1 1852 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. A well struck, virtually spot- free example. The choice surfaces exhibit a uniform pinkish-red color, (photo)
32 1852 MINT STATE (65/65). Red and Brown, (photo)
33 1853 MINT STATE (63/60). Brown*. N-25. Red and brown col¬ ors blend together on the obverse; the reverse shows mottled brick- red and orange-gold colorations. Softly struck on some of the obverse stars and on the high points of the wreath.
34 1853 MINT STATE (64/64). Red and Brown*. Blemish-free sur¬ faces toned in multicolored pastel shades, (photo)
1853 MINT STATE(65/65). Red and Brown*. Satiny and well struck with uniform coppery-red color, (photo)
36 1853 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. N-25. A blazing, full red ex¬
ample, with just the slightest hint of blue iridescence on the highest points. Softly struck on Liberty’s shoulder, some of the obverse stars and portions of the wreath, but sharp otherwise. Free of spots and distracting marks, (photo)
37 1855 MINT STATE (63/63). Red*. Rich coppery-orange colora¬ tion. (photo)
38 1855 MINT STATE (66/66). Red and Brown*. Upright 5’s. Glorious, full red obverse while the reverse has mellowed in the cen¬ tral portions. An attractive, high grade example of the Braided Hair type, (photo)
39 1855 PROOF (63/63). N-10. Slanted 5’s. Formerly Lot 1424 from NERCA’s 1979 ANA Sale, where it was catalogued as follows: “Chestnut brown. Fully struck with square rims and pointed cor¬ onet and displaying proof die characteristics as described in Breen. An interesting coin.’’ Our observation causes us to question the validity of its Proof status, as it lacks the “look” of Proof Cents of the era. Nevertheless, it is accompanied by ANACS E-7888-C for grade and authenticity dated 10/23/79 as a Proof, (photo)
40 1856 MINT STATE (63/63). Red and Brown*. Upright 5.
FLYING EAGLE CENTS
41 1856 VERY FINE (20/20)*. Light, even wear on the high points with a couple trivial rim bruises. An affordable example of this scarce initial year of small cent coinage, (photo)
42 1856 PROOF (63/63)*. An intricately detailed specimen, partially
subdued by an old cleaning. Appealing tan color which, when closely examined, reveals modest hairlines. Planchet flake between EN in CENT. A prized date, long included with the other regular issue cents despite its official pattern status, (photo)
43 1857 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Sharply struck with attractive color. A solitary spot is seen on the inside portion of the wreath at 9:00. Lot 206 from B & R’s Paxman Sale in November, 1974. (photo)
44 1857 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Lustrous, but somewhat softly struck on the eagle’s head and the corresponding area on the reverse wreath, (photo)
45 1857 MINT STATE (64/64)*. A nicely struck example which displays full feathers and a sharply detailed eagle’s eye. Toned in uniform shades of golden-brown, (photo)
46 1858 Small Letters MINT STATE (63/63). Rim clip* at 7:00 and correspnding reverse. Frosty light-tan surfaces with only a couple minor obverse spots.
INDIAN CENTS
47 1859 PROOF (63/63)*. Nicely struck and free of all but the smallest marks. Toned in delicate shades of golden-brown. Very popular due to the first-year-of-issue status, and quite scarce in Proof conditions. Mintage: 800 Proofs, (photo)
48 1860 Cent MS 64/64*, vibrant, fully struck surfaces, an 1879 Cent PR 64/64 Brown* nicely toned in rose-violet and steel-blue hues, and an 1881 Three Cent Nickel PR 63/63*, two-toned obverse. Faint reverse hairlines. (Total: 3 coins)
49 1860 MINT STATE (66/66)*. Sharply struck. Virtually all of the original mint color remains and the surfaces impart a glittering ‘ ‘cart¬ wheel” effect which is seldom seen on these early Indians. Con¬ siderably above average for the issue, (photo)
50 1 863 MINT STATE (63/63)*.
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Indian Cents (cont’d)
51 1864 Bronze Cent MS 60/60*, an 1879 Cent MS 64/64 Red and Brown* splashes of lavender toning atop deeply lustrous surfaces, and an 1861 Three Cent Silver MS 60/60*, toned in rich russet and turquoise shades. (Total: 3 coins)
52 1 866 MS 60/60*. Olive-gold and rose obverse toning with steel-blue reverse highlights, an 1 886 PR 63/63 Red and Brown*, and an 1 889 PR 60/60 Red and Brown* ample hairlines cover the mirror sur¬ faces. (Total: 3 coins)
53 1 866 MINT STATE (64/64). Red*. Frosty golden-tan surfaces struck in full detail. Several minor carbon spots, the most noticeable at the bridge of Liberty’s nose.
54 1867 MINT STATE (64/64). Red*. A bright, flashy, near-Gem ex¬ ample. Seldom seen with such intensity of color, (photo)
55 1867 PROOF (63/63). Red and Brown*. Rose and olive-gold iridescence adorns this glittering example. Proof mintage estimated at 625 pieces.
56 1868 MINT STATE (64/64). Red and Brown*. Attractive golden- orange patina atop razor sharp surfaces.
57 1868 PROOF (64/64). Red and Brown*. Streaky golden-tan sur¬ faces. Medallic alignment, as is normal for Proofs of this date.
58 1871 PROOF (64/64). Red and Brown*. Subtly reflective beneath deep mottled toning.
59 1871 PROOF (65/65). Red*. A glittering specimen which may have been dipped to its present brilliant state.
60 1872 PROOF (63/63). Red and Brown*. Toned in bright shades of iridescent rainbow colors. Very attractive. Mintage: 950 + Proofs.
61 1873 MINT STATE (64/64). Red. Open 3. A satiny example with full red color and some pink highlights. Very close to Gem quality, (photo)
62 1873 PROOF (65/65). Red*. An attractive, highly reflective specimen which displays pinkish-gold surfaces and obverse devices taking on a more golden hue. (photo)
63 1873 PROOF (65/65). Red*. A watery pinkish-orange example, one of approximately 1,100 Proofs struck.
64 1874 MINT STATE (63/63). Red*. A full strike displaying deep orange coloration.
65 1874 PROOF (65/65). Red*. Agorgeous, deeply mirrored specimen exhibiting rose iridescence framing apple-green centers, (photo)
66 1876 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. An extremely sharp, semi- prooflike piece covered in swirls of rose-gold patina.
67 1876 PROOF (63/63). Red & Brown*. Faintly hairlined beneath a layer of pale green and red-gold toning. The surfaces are nicely mirrored, imparting a bright, original appearance.
68 1876 PROOF (64/64). Red and Brown*. Glittering pumpkin-orange surfaces with milky steel-blue overtones in the obverse fields.
Every Coin Is Different
Like snowflakes, no two coins are absolutely identical. Each one is unique in some way. Coins are a very subjective hobby and every collector has different criteria for judging a coin. If you see any coins listed in this sale, but aren’t sure if they’re exactly what you are looking for, we can probably help. If there’s enough time, and you have established credit with us prior to the sale, we’ll be happy to send you the coin(s) for 24 hour inspection prior to the sale. Just call Bob Vitt of our auction department for more details.
If 24 hour inspection is impossible, a Heritage numismatist will be happy to describe the coin(s) to you in far more detail than we could possibly print in the catalog. Call your account executive for a “second pair of eyes” on any lot(s) in this sale. If you don’t have an account executive, call Heritage, Extension 266, and one will be assigned to you. There is no additional charge for this service.
69 1877 PROOF (64/64). Red and Brown*. A pleasing golden-orange
specimen fading to a steel-blue color in the open areas of the fields. Spot-free with most of the reflective qualities intact. The immensely popular key to the series and one of the most recognized rarities among the collecting public, (photo)
70 1877 PROOF (65/65). Red*. A glittering reddish -orange specimen,
fully struck with no visible spotting. Near ultimate grade on this famous, key date Indian Cent, (photo)
71 1878 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. A razor sharp, wholly original example. The frosty surfaces are an appealing blend of gold and orange with apple-green iridescence on the reverse.
72 1878 PROOF (64/64). Red*. Deeply reflective with faint hairlines on the obverse surface. Small reverse spot near the border at 4:00.
73 1879 PROOF (64/64). Red*. Beautifully toned in vivid iridescent shades.
74 1879 PROOF (66/66). Red*. Rose and golden swirls adorn the obverse while the reverse is a dazzling reddish-orange color.
75 1880 PROOF (65/65). Red and Brown*. Toned in vivid multicolored swirls.
76 A group of Proof-60/60 Indian Cents, including one 1881 and two 1 887’s. All three qualify for NCI Certification at the stated grades. (Total: 3 coins)
77 1881 PROOF (65/65). Red*. Trivial discoloration in the left obverse field.
78 1883 PROOF (64/64). Red*. Sparkling coppery -orange surfaces just beginning to fade on the reverse.
79 1883 PROOF (65/65). Red*. Steel-blue, rose and violet overtones accent the reflective orange surfaces, (photo)
80 1884 PR-63/63 Red*, a 1 90 1 PR-63/63 Red and Brown*, and a 1 909 Indian Cent PR-64/64 Red and Brown*. All three are lightly toned and a few spots are visible here and there. (Total: 3 coins)
81 A lot of Indian Cents, including an 1888 PR-6L64 Red and Brown*, attractively toned, an 1891 MS-65/65 Red*, and a 1904 MS-64 64 Red and Brown*. (Total: 3 coins)
82 1888 PR 65/65 Red and Brown*, an 1890 PR 64 64 Red*, and a 1909 Indian PR 64/64 Red*, vivid orange overtones on the reverse. Total: 3 coins)
83 1888, an 1894 and an 1895, all iridescent toned PR 65 65 Red and Brown* examples. (Total: 3 coins)
Indian Cents(cont’d)
84 188^ MINT STATE ^65 65). Red*. Satiny and unspotted.
85 Three PR-64 64* Indian Cents, including 1889 Red and Brown*, 1891 Red*, and 1899 Red and Brown*. (Total: 3 coins)
86 1891 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Ultra frosty golden-tan surfaces. Light spotting in the Indian’s headdress.
87 1891 PROOF (63/63). Red and Brown*. Deeply toned in rich blends of iridescent red and golden-brown colors. Fully struck and free of spots. Mintage: 2350 Proofs.
88 1892 PROOF (65/65). Red*. Attractive lilac overtones across the obverse surface.
89 1 892 PROOF (66/66) . Red*. A reddish-gold Gem with vibrant mir¬ ror surfaces.
90 1 893 PROOF (64/64)*. The superb color and eye appeal of this coin should more than make up for the insignificant, microscopic marks in the obverse field. A truly beautiful coin.
9 1 1896 PROOF (65/65). Red*. Mirror surfaces shaded in a rich sunset color.
92 1897 PROOF (65/65). Red and Brown*. Attractively toned in rose and violet coloration with pastel highlights on the Indian’s profile.
93 1900 PROOF (65/65). Red*. Splendid greenish-gold and rose iridescence accents this spot-free specimen, (photo)
94 1900 PROOF (66/66). Red*. Exceptionally flashy, displaying remarkable golden-orange brilliance.
95 1902 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Frosty pinkish-gold surfaces struck with intricate detail.
96 1902 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Soft lavender highlights on the devices. A most pleasing, boldly struck specimen.
97 1902 Cent MS 65/65 Red, blazing mint luster; a 193 1-S Nickel MS 65/65*, traces of golden toning at the borders; and an 1899-0 Dollar MS 65/65*, satiny, nearly mark-free surfaces. (Total: 3 coins)
98 1905 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Lustrous and reasonably well struck with attractive reddish-orange color.
99 1906 PROOF (65/65). Red*. Dazzling two-toned surfaces, (photo)
100 1907 Cent MS 65/63, full red. ANACS F-7049-I for grade and authenticity dated 10/30/84; an 1887 Dollar MS 63/65, beautiful¬ ly toned reverse. ANACS F-5 190-E for grade and authenticity dated 03/30/84; and an 1899 MS 63/63, ANACS F-4519-E for grade and authenticity dated 03/26/84. (Total: 3 coins)
101 1907 MINT STATE (65/65). Deep golden luster with attractive peripheral iridescence. ANACS BZZ200 for grade and authentici¬ ty. (photo)
102 1908 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Lustrous rose-gold surfaces.
103 1908 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Sharp and lustrous.
104 1908 Cent PR 63/63 Brown* an 1851 Three Cent Silver MS 63/63*, and an 1872-S Half Dime MS 60/60*, mintmark below bow. (Total: 3 coins)
105 1908-S MINT STATE (63/63). Red and Brown*. Golden brown, with wood-grained toning on the reverse. Scarce and popular as one of only two S-Mint Indian Cents.
106 1908-S MINT STATE (64/64). Red and Brown*. Subtle tan sur¬ faces overlaid in mottled violet-brown toning. A well struck exam¬ ple of this branch mint Indian, (photo)
107 1909 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Frosty golden-orange surfaces, boldly struck down to the tips of feathers.
108 1909 MIN T SI ATE 1 65/65). Red*. A razor sharp example exhibiting a satiny, original appearance.
109 1909 MINT STATE (66/66). Red* A pristine golden-tan specimen which has mellowed to a reddish-gold color about the obverse edge and across much of the reverse. Fully struck and original, (photo)
1 10 1909 PROOF (65/65). Red and Brown*. Mellowing original sur¬ faces, the obverse overlaid in a pastel gold toning.
1 1 1 1909-S MINT STATE (60/60). Brown*. Scarce branch mint issue, much more so than the comparably priced 09-S VDB Lincoln.
1 12 1909-S MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Vibrant luster and color. A choice example struck with unusually bold detail for this key date Indian, (photo)
LINCOLN CENTS
113 1909 PROOF (65/65). Red*. Spot-free matte surfaces. Lacking the intricate detail in Lincoln’s beard and hair, but the squared off rims distinguish this piece as a Proof.
114 1909-S VDB MINT STATE (63/63). Red and Brown*. Mostly brown, though tinges of red are visible within the protected por¬ tions of the edges. Several dark patches, of greatest distraction on Lincoln’s shoulder.
115 1909-S VDB MINT STATE (63/63). Red and Brown*. Yellowish- tan with streaks of dark-brown toning, (photo)
116 1909-S VDB MINT STATE (63/63). Red and Brown*. Faded “woodgrain” appearance.
117 1909-S VDB MINT STATE (63/63). Red*. Bright, lustrous and free of spots or marks. A trifle softly struck on Lincoln’s hair. A scarce and desirable item, (photo)
118 1909-S MINT STATE (63/63). Red*. Full, original mint color re¬ mains on this coin. Only the slightest mellowing of the color has occurred, and no spots have formed, nor have any serious marks or defects been added. This is a great coin for the Lincoln Cent specialist.
119 1909-S MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Fully struck and frosty with the pleasing golden color, typical of this issue, (photo)
120 1910 PR 63/63 Brown*, iridescent-blue highlights, a 1936 PR 63/63 Red and Brown*, and a 1950 PR 65/65 Red*. (Total: 3 coins)
121 1910 PROOF (64/64). Red*. Flashy reddish-orange surfaces with bluish pastels highlighting Lincoln’s profile. This needle sharp specimen is one of 2,405 Matte Proofs struck.
122 1910-S MINT STATE (65/65). Red and Brown*. A choice, spot- free example mellowed to a pleasing pinkish-tan color.
123 1911 PROOF (65/65). Red*. Vivid reddish-orange surfaces display¬ ing hints of rose iridescence. A healthy survivor of the 1 ,733 Matte Proofs coined.
124 1913 PROOF (65/65). Red and Brown*. Lovely original color which has mellowed with age, forming an attractive sea-green iridescence along the obverse edge. Deeply struck with squared off rims and needle sharp detail, even in Abe’s beard. Of the 2,848 Matte Pro¬ ofs minted, this is well above average among the remaining pieces.
125 1914 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. A fully struck, pinkish-gold example. One minor spot is visible just below the second A in AMERICA.
126 1914 MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. A fiery red blazer struck with excellent sharpness. Faint scratch in the obverse field.
127 1914 PROOF (65/65). Olive-tan obverse with a rose and violet cres¬ cent along the left border. Streaks of similar coloration cover the reverse. ANACS G-9276-E for grade and authenticity dated 06/09/86.
128 1915 PROOF (66/66). Red*. A pristine, needle sharp example displaying fiery reddish -orange color. Only 1,150 Matte Proofs were struck and, of these, precious few remain in this extraordianry con¬ dition. (photo)
129 A lot of three 1919 Cents, all grading MS-65/65 Red*. Each of the coins retains its full, original red color. (Total: 3 coins)
Indian Cents - Early Half Dimes
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Lots 99 -201
Lot 146 18652c MS 65/65
Lot 148 18672c MS 64/64
Lot 149 18692c PR 63/63
Lot 150 18692c PR 63/63
Lot 151 18692c PR 65/65
Lot 152 18712c PR 65/65
Lot 162 18593c MS 65/65
Lot 157 18513c MS 65/65
Lot 163 1862 3c MS 65/65
Lot 153 18722c PR 63/63
Lot 154 18722c PR 64/64
Lot 155 1872 2c PR 65/64
Lot 156 18732c PR 64/64
Lot 164 1862 3c PR 63/63
Lot 165 18673c PR 64/64
Lot 166 18703c PR 64/64
Lot 177 18733c PR 65/65
Lot 180 18763c PR 65/65
Lot 172 18673c MS 63/63
Lot 176 18713c PR 65/65
Lot 181 18783c PR 63/63
Lot 185 18863c PR 64/64
Lot 186 1887/6 3c PR 63/63
Lot 187 1794 l/210c MS 64/64
Lot 188 1795 l/210c VF 20/20
Lot 190 1795 l/210c AU 50/50
Lot 182 18793c PR 64/64
Lot 183 1881 3c PR 63/63
Lot 189 1795 l/210c EF 40/40
Lot 195 1800 l/210c MS 62/62
Lot 196 1800 l/210c MS 63/63
Lot 197 18291 /210c MS 63/63
Lot 201 1834 l/210c MS 64/64
Lot 191 1795 l/210c AU 58/58
Lot 192 1795 l/210c MS 60/60
Lot 193 1800 1/2 10c VF 20/20
Lot 194 1800 1/2 10c EF 40/40
Lincoln Cents (cont ’d)
1 30 A trio of 1920- D Lincolns, all fully original MS 65/65 Red* pieces, most certainly from the same source. (Total: 3 coins)
1 3 1 1921, 1925 and a 1926, all gorgeous MS 65/65 Red* specimens bless¬ ed with razor sharp strikes and blazing luster. (Total: 3 coins)
132 192 1 -S MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. A dazzling original specimen, extremely sharp and lustrous for this difficult “S” mint Lincoln, (photo)
133 1922 VERY FINE (30/30)*. An extremely choice, indeed flawless example of this curious Lincoln Cent issue. Die pair two with final 2 in date and reverse detail sharp.
134 1936 PROOF (65/65). Red*.
135 1937 PROOF (66/66). Red*. A splendid, fully brilliant example free of unsightly carbon. Pastel gold highlights at the borders.
136 1939, 1940 and a 1941, all carbonless PR 65/65 Red* specimens. (Total: 3 coins)
137 1 972/72 Doubled Die MINT STATE (66/66) . Red*. Fiery mint red without a trace of carbon, (photo)
TWO CENT PIECES
138 1864 Large Motto MS 63/63 Brown* streaky steel-blue overtones, an 1 865 MS 62/62 Brown* ; and an 1 869 AU 50/50*, artificially toned . (Total: 3 coins)
139 1 864 Large Motto. MS-63/63 Red and Brown*. Satiny, olive brown, with two areas of reddish discoloration on the obverse and one on the reverse. The date is strongly and obviously recut (Breen 2375, listed as “rare”). Also, an 1868 MS-63/63 Red and Brown*, and an 1870 MS-63/63 Red and Brown .* Bright color. (Total: 3 coins)
140 1864 Large Motto MINT STATE (64/64). Red and Brown*. Well faded in all but the protected areas, (photo)
141 1864 Large Motto MS 64/64 Red* overlaid in delicate rose toning, and an 1871 MS 60/60 Red and Brown*, subtle brick-red highlights. (Total: 2 coins)
1 42 1 864 Large Motto MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. Boldly recut date. A needle sharp, golden-orange specimen, ideal for type purposes, (photo)
143 1864 Large Motto MINT STATE (65/65). Red and Brown*. Glossy tan color with patches of darker brown.
144 1864 Large Motto MINT STATE (65/65). Red*. A needle sharp, lustrous specimen, most certainly dipped to its present day brilliance. Quite attractive, nevertheless.
1 45 1 865 MINT STATE (64/64) . Red and Brown*. Glossy, boldly struck surfaces overlaid in rose, pale green and orange pastels, (photo)
146 1865 MINT STATE (65/65). Red and Brown*. Golden-red color emanates from both sides of this lovely Gem. The strike is superb and the surfaces are free of spots and defects. A very pleasing ex¬ ample of this Type, (photo)
147 1866 MINT STATE (63/63). Red and Brown*. Rich golden-tan sur¬ faces overlaid in splashes of rose-violet toning.
148 1867 MINT STATE (64/64). Red*. Pale pinkish-gold surfaces show¬ ing a few trivial carbon flecks within the shield, (photo)
149 1869 PROOF (63/63). Red and Brown*. A deeply reflective exam¬ ple kept from a higher grade by scattered obverse carbon spots, (photo)
150 1869 PROOF (63/63). Red and Brown*. Tinges of red within the friendly confines of the devices. Steel-blue overtones, (photo)
151 1869 PROOF (65/65). Red*. Watery mirror surfaces, free of noticeable carbon or fading, (photo)
152 1871 PROOF (65/65). Red*. A breath-taking, full red example of this Proof issue, with exceptionally clean surfaces and tremendous eye appeal. Two-Cent pieces, whether they be Proofs or Mint Slate examples, are almost never seen with this sort of intensity. Min¬ tage: 100C+ Proofs, (photo)
153 1872 PROOF (63/63). Red*. Reflective pinkish-tan surfaces dominated by golden-orange iridescence, (photo)
154 1872 PROOF (64/64). Red and Brown*. Flashy rose and blue iridescence highlights this watery Proof specimen. A premium date because of the scarcity of mint state pieces, (photo)
155 1872 PROOF (65/64). Red*. Deeply reflective pinkish-gold sur¬ faces, a few wispy hairlines showing on the reverse, (photo)
1 56 1873 PROOF (64/64). Brown*. Rose and steel-blue iridescence peeks
out from the devices. A slightly dullish example of this Proof only, final year of issue, (photo)
THREE CENT SILVERS
157 1851 MINT STATE (65/65). Frosty, with unusually deep, satiny luster and brilliance. A whisper of rainbow pastel colors appears on both sides of this Gem. The only area where this coin might be considered to be lacking is in the strike; some of the shield is weak¬ ly struck, as are most of the rims on the obverse. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding coin, and one which will appeal to most collec¬ tors. (photo)
158 1852 Three Cent Silver AU 55/55*, planchet flaw on the rim at 8:30, an 1858 Three Cent Silver AU 55/55*, hairlined from an old clean¬ ing; and an 1875-S Trade Dollar AU 55/55*, irregular violet-brown toning. (Total: 3 coins)
159 1852 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Satiny pinkish-grey surfaces.
1 60 1 856 Trime. AU-50/50. ANACS Certificate MQK-093 for grade and authenticity; an 1854 Quarter AU-50/50*. Arrows at Date. Olive and steel toned; and an 1854 Quarter AU-58/58*. Arrows at Date. Toned in deep steel and gold colors. (Total: 3 coins)
161 1859 MINT STATE (60/60)*. First year ofthe Type Three design.
162 1859 MINT STATE (65/65)*. Satiny cartwheel luster emanates from beneath a layer of multi-colored toning. The centers are a light gold, which darkens and picks up additional colors as it nears the rims. The strike is nearly full and the overall quality is excellent. A great example for the collector of attractively toned coins, (photo)
163 1862 MINT STATE (65/65)*. A splendid bluish-steel specimen, beautifully preserved but showing some softness in the centers, (photo)
164 1862 PROOF (63/63)*. A needle-sharp, silvery-grey example with steel toning at the peripheries. A few light hairlines keep this out of a higher grade. Otherwise, the appearance is quite pleasing, (photo)
165 1867 PROOF (64/64)*. Frosty devices contrasting with brilliant, mirrored fields. Golden toned at the rims. As nice as many Gems we have seen offered recently, (photo)
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Three Cent Silvers (cont’d)
166 1870 PROOF (64/64)*. A glittering, lightly cameoed example which displays a needle-sharp strike and dazzling Proof brilliance. The overall eye appeal is enhanced by some light golden toning on either side, (photo)
167 1871 PROOF (60/60)*. Sea green colors blend with steel and gold to create a colorful picture. This coin is very well-struck, has loads of Proof brilliance and is well-preserved for the grade. Mintage: 1000 Proofs out of a total mintage of a mere 4000 pieces!
THREE CENT NICKELS
168 1865 MINT STATE (64/64)*. A lustrous golden-grey example with prominent clash marks on either side.
169 1865 MINT STATE (65/65)*. A satiny steel-grey example struck with better than average detail.
170 1866 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Deeply struck and lustrous with ex¬ tensive clash marks.
171 1866 PROOF (63/63)*. Subdued brilliance because of some faint field hairlines and a light, milky toning. Much scarcer than the later date Proofs.
172 1867 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Light green-gold toning graces the peripheries on both sides of this satiny example. Struck from clashed dies, with a full outline of Liberty’s head visible on the reverse. A lovely coin which is actually seldom found so nice, (photo)
173 1 867 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Fully struck. Minor obverse carbon flecks.
174 1871 PROOF (63/63)*. Fully struck and choice, but with muted Proof brillaince.
175 A lot of Three-Cent Nickels: 1871 PR-64/64*, dazzling brilliance with a hint of milky toning on the highest points, an 1873 PR-65/65*, Closed 3, a bright, basically untoned Gem, with some cameo con¬ trast, and an 1884 PR-64/64*, toned in milky gold shades. One small planchet flaw (as made) by the E of UNITED. (Total: 3 coins)
176 1871 PROOF (65/65)*. Both sides show a bright, hard luster and a steely, metallic brilliance. Essentially untoned. The strike is needle- sharp. (photo)
1 77 1 873 PROOF (65/65)*. Closed 3, as are all of the Proofs of this year. Both sides are brilliant and deeply mirrored. The surfaces show some roughness, but this was in the original planchet and should not be considered an impairment. In fact, the original golden ton¬ ing on this piece, plus the lack of problems, combine to make this a highly desirable item. Mintage: 1100+ Proofs, (photo)
178 1874 PROOF (63/63)*. Bright, yet toned in a smoky, silvery-gold color. Mintage: 700+ Proofs.
179 1875 PROOF (64/64)*. A natural steel-grey example struck in full detail.
1 80 1 876 PROOF (65/65)*. Light milky toning rests atop reflective sur¬ faces. Free of spots and defects, except for a trivial planchet flaw on the obverse rim at 4 o’clock. One of 1 150 Proofs struck in this year, (photo)
181 1878 PROOF (63/63)*. Steel-grey with a hint of golden overtones. Proof-only date, (photo)
182 1879 PROOF (64/64)*. Light olive toning rests atop mirrored sur¬ faces. Essentially free of spots and/or hairlines. Mintage: 3200 Pro¬ ofs. (photo)
183 1881 PROOF (63/63)*. Fully struck, with needle-sharp rims and bold details. Lightly hairlined on both sides, (photo)
184 1885 PROOF (63/63)*. The reflective brilliance of the surfaces has been subdued by a layer of milky-gold toning. A few light hairlines are visible on the obverse.
185 1886 PROOF (64/64)*. Milky toned, and actually quite nice Free of spots and hairlines. A scarce. Proof-only issue of 4290 pieces (photo)
1 86 1 887/6 PROOF (63/63)*. Satiny, with a few faint lines in the obverse field. The overdate is readily apparent, even to the naked eye. (photo
EARLY HALF DIMES
187 1794 MINT STATE (64/64)*. V-3, R. 5. In terms of condition and
rarity, this is one of the most important coins in this sale, although it probably won’t be the most expensive. This piece displays some of the most incredible, original toning we have ever seen on an ear¬ ly Type coin. The strike is excellent, with all of Liberty’s hair strands bold and separated; all of the denticles are sharply defined. The surfaces are actually semi-Prooflike, and no adjustment marks are visible, even under a glass. It is hard to imagine a finer coin than this! We won’t go so far as to call this a presentation piece, but it certainly carries the credentials of a carefully manufactured coin. We noticed something interesting while attributing the variety us¬ ing Jules Reiver’s variety identification manual. Valentine 3 calls for 7 berries on the left branch of the wreath, yet there are actually eight! Besides the obvious ones, there is a berry by the lower left of the D in UNITED, and another has been punched onto the lower right serif of the adjacent E! We’re not sure if this blunder has been reported before, but, if nothing else, the find adds that extra ele¬ ment of interest and excitement, (photo)
188 1795 VERY FINE (20/20). Slight Damage*. V-4, R.4. Early die
state, without the rim cud at TY to star 9 and a very nicely detailed example which has been lightly bent at one time, resulting in some waviness in the planchet. A few marks are visible on the obverse, most noticeably on Liberty’s chin. Nevertheless, the details are easily discerned and this will make a great addition to the budget-conscious buyer’s collection, (photo)
189 1795 EXTREMELY FINE (40/40)*. V-4a, R.4. A pleasing little
type specimen, silvery-grey in color with no mentionable defects. Reasonably bold throughout, showing just a trace of softness in the eagle’s right (as viewed) wing. Later die state with die break across top of TY to star 9. (photo)
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Harlv Halt Dimes (cent ’d)
190 1795 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (50/50)*. V-4, R.4., with the
obverse rim cud. This outstanding example shows much of the original mint luster and a light layer of pale, pink and gold toning. The reverse rim opposite the cud on the obverse appears rounded, but this is a striking anomaly caused by the extreme depth of the die at the cud (see the 1800 Half Dimes for similar examples of this). Very little actual wear is evident on this coin, and the only problems worth mentioning are one or two trivial scratches in the upper left obverse field. A pleasing, original example, (photo)
191 1795 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (58/58)*. V-5b, R.3.
Variegated grey, russet and steel-blue toning blankets the well struck surfaces. There is some weakness noted in the eagle, characteristic to the variety. Much of the underlying mint luster remains on this high grade Flowing Hair type, (photo)
192 1795 MINT STATE (60/60)*. V-5, R.3. An interesting example
of this year, in that, first, it is Mint State, and second, in that the original planchet was slightly out of round, resulting in some roughness on the outermost rim at 10 to 12 o’clock and that ap¬ proximately half of the edge reedings are missing! The surfaces im¬ part a full, original luster and a layer of delicate red-gold toning has begun to form on both sides. Liberty’s eye is a trifle weakly struck as are the highest points of both of the eagle’s wings. A very * small test cut has been made at the top of the reverse rim. The missing edge reedings are easily explained - reeding was imparted to the edges of early United States coins by running the blank planchets through a Castaing machine (this machine was also used to letter the edges of the Half Cents, Large Cents, Half Dollars and Silver Dollars). If the blank planchet happened to be out-of-round, the edge would not receive the edge reedings in that area because the planchet would suddenly be too narrow to exert sufficient pressure against the dies of the Castaing machine to receive the impressions. This coin is the result of just such an occurrence. What additional value there is, if any, as a result of this error will be determined by the ultimate buyer. In any case, this coin is worthy of notice! (photo)
193 1800 VERY FINE (20/20). Minor surface marks and retooling*.
V-l, R.2. Medium grey with above average sharpness for the grade. Expertly repaired, perhaps an attempt to undo some of the damage resulting from the same dastardly actions which lead to the scat¬ tered digs, (photoj
194 1800 EXTREMELY FINE (40/40). Lustrous steel-grey surfaces
deepening to a golden-grey coloration in the protected areas. The reverse exhibits areas of weakness from the top left portion of the shield to the eagle’s beak and at the tip of the right wing. ANACS ODR132 for grade and authenticity (1987). (photo)
195 1800 MINT STATE (62/62)*. V-2, R.4., the LIBERTY variety.
The satiny, pink-gold centers are surrounded by a deep, sea-green toning. This piece is actually struck a bit better than normal, as there is less weakness in the stars and lettering on the reverse op¬ posite the tip of the Liberty’s bust. Also, this appears to be an un¬ published late state of the obverse die, with a rim break and sink¬ ing visible to the immediate left of the date. A great coin for the advanced collector, (photo)
196 1800 MINT STATE (63/63)*. V-l, R.3., Perfect obverse. A full
Mint State example of this classic American Type coin. Most of the original mint luster is still in evidence and a light golden toning ap¬ pears near the rims. The strike is excellent, except at the tip of the bust and the corresponding area on the reverse. This is typical of this Type, however, and is caused by the inability of the old screw presses to force the metal into the deepest recesses of the dies. Since the tip of the bust is near the rim, and it represents one of the deepest areas on the obverse die, it is not unnatural to expect it to be weak when the coin is struck. This is borne out by the vast majority of these coins, all of which show this weakness. This is one of those anomalies which adds character to early Type coins, just as adjust¬ ment marks, unusual undertypes, and widely differing varities do. The real attraction presented by this coin is its original status. It is hard to believe that a coin this old could have survived in such a remarkable state of preservation! (photo)
197 1829 MINT STATE (63/63)*. V-2 . Well struck beneath gunmetal- grey toning which is deeper on the obverse. Lot 309 from B & R’s Paxman Sale in November, 1974. (photo)
198 A lot of three Half Dimes: 1830 AU-50/50*, 1860 MS-60/60*, and 1861 MS-60/60*. Each of the coins displays original, steel and gold toning. (Total: 3 coins)
1 99 1 830 MINT STATE (60/60)*. Sea-green and golden toning encircles the central devices.
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Liberty Seated Half Dimes - Liberty Seated Dimes
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Lots 204 -307
Lot 204 1837
No Stars 1/2 10c MS 62/62
Lot 208 1842 1/2 10c MS 64/64
Lot 206 1838
Lot 205 1837
No Stars 1/2 10c MS 63/63
Lot 207 1839 1/2 10c MS 63/63
Lot 210 1854
Arrows 1/2 10c MS 65/65
Lot 209 1845 1/2 10c MS 63/63
Lot212 1859 1/2 10c PR 62/62
No Drai
Lot215 1864 1/2 10c PR 64/64
Lot216 1866 1/2 10c PR 65/65
Lot 219 18691/2 10c PR 65/65
Lot 220 1872-S 1/2 10c MS 66/66
Lot 226 18755c PR 64/64
Lot 224 1872 5c PR 65/65
Lot 223 18695c PR 64/64
Lot 229
Lot 230
Lot 228
Lot 233
Lot 240
Lot 239
PR 64/64
PR 63/63
PR 65/65
PR 63/63
PR 65/65
Lot 256 1912 5c MS 65/65
Lot 257 1912-S5c MS 64/64
Lot 259 1913
Type One 5c MS 66/66
Lot 251 19055c MS 65/65
Lot 275 1918/7-D5c MS 62/62
Lot 242 18865c PR 64/64
Lot 244 18885c PR 66/66
Lot 282 1923-S5c MS 65/65
Lot 284 1924-D 5c MS 65/65
Lot 292 19365c PR 65/65
Lot 293 1937-D5c AU 50/50
Lot 294 1937-D
Three-Legged 5c
Lot 286 1925-D 5c MS 66/66
Lot 278 1920-D 5c MS 65/65
Lot 298 1827 10c MS 62/62
Lot 303 1858 10c PR 63/63
Lot 305 1861 10c PR 66/66
Lot 307 1869-S 10c MS 64/64
Lot 297 1800 10c EF 40/40
Lot 296 179810c AU 50/50
Early Half Dimes (cont'd)
200 1832 MINT STATE v60 60)*. Grey-gold toning rests atop the original surfaces of this example. VCell struck. The final Sof S LAI ES is fill¬ ed, indicating a late state of the dies.
201 1834 MINT STATE 64.64)* A boldly defined specimen blanketed in lilac, gold and steel-blue toning, (photo)
202 1835 MINT STATE v 60. 60)*. Deeply toned in burnt-gold and olive colors. The strike is excellent, as is the overall eye appeal, and the reverse shows some of the original mint brilliance.
203 1 837 MINT STATE (60/60)*. The satiny surfaces are overlaid with a silvery-grey and olive toning. The strike is good, except at the denticles, which show some weakness. The obverse appears to be slightly off-center towards the bottom, an unusual condition for this Type.
SEATED HALF DIMES
204 1 837 No Stars MINT STATE (62/62)*. Sea-green and golden shades dominate the obverse, while the reverse is framed in blue and golden- rose toning, (photo)
205 1837 No Stars MINT STATE (63/63). Toned*. Both sides are uniformly covered in a silky, smokey-grey color. The strike is ex¬ cellent and the surfaces are quite well-preserved. Very rare in this lofty grade, (photo)
206 1838 Stars Obverse, No Drapery MINT STATE (63/63)*. Satiny and lustrous, with light golden colors at the rims. Decidedly rare in this original state, (photo)
207 1839 MINT STATE (63/63)*. No Drapery. Attractively toned in original, steel and burnt-gold pastels. Seldom found in such a pleas¬ ing, original state, (photo)
208 1 842 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Needle sharp with subtle golden ton¬ ing covering the obverse, (photo)
209 1845 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Lustrous and well-struck. A steel toning appears in the protected areas on either side, and golden shadings appear in the fields. Well above-average for the issue, (photo)
210 1854 Arrows MINT STATE (65/65)*. Satiny and needle sharp. Patchy violet toning on and about Miss Liberty. Light die clashing on the reverse, (photo)
21 1 1857 MINT STATE (63/63)*. An unusual item, not only because of the high quality but because of the presence of a very tiny clip on the lower right obverse rim. At first glance, this appears to be damage to the coin, but closer examination reveals its true nature. Confirming evidence is presented on the opposite side of the coin, which exhibits the weakness associated with planchet clips. A highly unusual coin, with attributes desired by both Type and error collectors.
212 1859 PROOF (62/62)*. A bright, glittering example of this scarce and underrated issue. A small, thin scratch runs across the upper obverse. Despite a small premium over the later date Half Dimes, the Stars Obverse Proofs are decidedly rarer. This piece is a nice representative example of the Type, (photo)
213 1 860 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Satiny and needle sharp beneath soft violet-grey and russet toning.
214 A group of Proof Half Dimes, including an 1863 PR-62/62*; 1868 PR-63/63*; and an 1869 PR-63/63*. All three show traces of original toning. (Total: 3 coins)
215 1864 PROOF (64/64)*. The light cameo contrast of this piece is enhanced further by the steel-blue toning which surrounds the devices. Sharply struck and very nearly of Gem quality. As a date, the 1 864 is one of the most popular of the series, due to its low min¬ tage of both Proofs and regular issues, (photo)
216 1866 PROOF (65/65)*. A glittering cameo example, with strong, black-and-white contrast between the frosty devices and the deep¬ ly mirrored fields. A light layer of gold and lilac toning completes the picture. One of the nicest examples to have survived out of the origmal mintage of 725 Proofs. This date is also in greater demand because of the low total mintage of only 10,725 pieces, (photo)
217 1866-S ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (50/55). Prooflike* Hazy golden toning minimizes the luster of this coin.
218 1869 PROOF (63/63)*. Struck from slightly dished dies, giving a first impression of a business strike, an impression enhanced fur¬ ther by the sea-green and lilac toning which tends to mute the Pro¬ of brilliance. Nevertheless, this is undeniably a Proof striking and not a bad one at that. Mintage: 600 Proofs.
219 1869 PROOF (65/65)*. A dazzling beauty, the obverse blanketed in a blend of golden and charcoal-grey toning. Just 600 Proofs were minted, (photo)
220 1872-S MINT STATE (66/66)*. Mintmark below bow. A needle sharp, steel-grey example showing a hint of golden color on the obverse and rich reddish-orange toning oudining the central reverse, (photo)
SHIELD NICKELS
221 1867 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Without Rays. Prooflike on the obverse and satiny on the reverse. A touch of milky toning appears on both sides, and a number of tiny spots appear at the knob of the 5. Seldom found so nice.
222 1868 Shield Nickel PR-60/60 Whizzed*; and a 1926-D Mercury Head Dime MS-63/63 Full Bands*. (Total: 2 coins)
223 1 869 PROOF (64/64)*. A hint of olive toning appears over the bright surfaces of this example. The strike is needle-sharp and there are no spots or defects noticeable on either side. The 1869 is one of the scarcer dates in the series, with only 600+Proofs struck, (photo)
224 1872 PROOF (65/65)*. The glittering Proof surfaces of this exam¬ ple contrast nicely with the lightly frosted devices. A whisper of golden color has begun to form on either side, adding immensely to the overall eye appeal of this Gem. This is easily one of the most attractive Shield Nickels in this sale. Mintage: 950 + Proofs, (photo)
225 1875 Shield Nickel PR-64/64*, bright and attractive; and a 1912 Liberty Nickel PR-64/64*, golden toned and quite pleasing. (Total: 2 coins)
226 1875 PROOF (64/64)*. Bright, but somewhat softly struck for a Proof. Some light spotting is visible on the reverse, but this requires a close examination to see. Golden toned. One of only 700+ Proofs of this year, (photo)
227 1876 PROOF (63/63)*. A milky, steel toning rests atop the Proof surfaces. A small mark or two on the reverse keeps this out of the higher grade levels, where it would be otherwise.
228 1878 PROOF (63/63)*. Proof-only issue, although this piece has surfaces more like those found on business strike Shield Nickels. Lightly toned in an attractive blend of sky-blue and golden toning . Good eye appeal for the grade. Mintage: 2350 pieces, (photo)
229 1 878 PROOF (65/65)*. A lovely example of this scarce, Proof-only issue. Untoned, and with loads of original Proof brilliance and luster. Spot-free and well above-average for the issue. One of only 2350 Proofs struck, the entire mintage for the year. The problem with many 1878 Nickels is that they simply don’t look like Proofs. Ap¬ parently, the quality control at the Mint in this year was somewhat lacking. This coin is one of the happy exceptions to the rule, (photo)
230 1879 PROOF (65/65)*. A fully struck, unimpaired Gem, free of spots, defects, etc. Both sides are milky toned, creating an ap¬ pearance not unlike that of an incredibly well-struck business strike. Mintage: 3200 Proofs, (photo)
231 1883 Shield Nickel MINT STATE (63/63)*. Copious amounts of original mint luster are still in evidence on this example. A few microscopic spots are visible on the obverse, but these are trivial indeed and detract minimally from the overall quality. Pbpular as the last date in the series.
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Shield Nickels (cont’d)
232 1883 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Recut Date, with the original pun¬ ching to the right of the final date. Lustrous, with a few light hairlines on the reverse.
233 1 883 PROOF (64/64)*. A highly appealing ice-blue specimen with tinges of pale golden color on the obverse devices, (photo)
LIBERTY NICKELS
234 1883 No Cents MINT STATE (64/64)*. Deeply struck and lustrous. Minor spotting before Liberty’s face.
235 1883 No Cents MINT STATE (65/65)*. A choice, highly lustrous example displaying swirling pastel toning.
236 1883 No Cents MINT STATE (65/65)*. Semi-Prooflike, with an overall “look” which is head-and-shoulders above most examples known of this date. Although this date is generally considered to be quite common, examples in such high grades as this are excep¬ tionally scarce. The strike is excellent, the surfaces are well-preserved and the eye appeal is strong. What more could you ask for in such a popular Type coin?
237 1883 With Cents PROOF (64/64)*. A pleasing, hairline-free specimen, limited in grade by scattered flyspecks.
238 1884 Liberty Nickel PR-63/63*, a silvery toned cameo; and a 1912 Barber Quarter MS-63/63*, lustrous and toned in motded shades of green-gold. (Total: 2 coins)
239 1885 PROOF (60/60)*. The key date of the series, in Proof condi¬ tion. Lightly hairlined and spotted beneath a layer of gold and olive toning, (photo)
240 1885 PROOF (63/63)*. Lightly hairlined on the obverse, but with a gorgeous, super-clean reverse. Half of each side has acquired a hazy golden toning; the balance of the coin is bright and untoned. Rounded rims; well-struck otherwise. This is actually a very pleas¬ ing, rare coin, (photo)
241 1885 PROOF (65/65)*. Flashy two-toned appearance with golden- violet toning atop the right half of either side. Popular key date, (photo)
242 1886 PROOF (64/64)*. Milky gold toning hides some faint hairlines on the reverse. Very well-struck, yet with the rounded rims seen on Proofs of this era. This date is very popular because of its status as one of the keys of the series, (photo)
243 1887; 1889; and an 1890, all PR 63/63* specimens. The ’87 and ’89 are subdued by golden-steel toning. (Total: 3 coins)
244 1888 PROOF (66/66)*. Hairline-free surfaces, steel-blue in color with a streak of orange-russet toning across the top left portion of the obverse, (photo)
245 1891 MINT STATE (65/65)*. A layer of pastel, milky green-gold toning rests atop the deeply lustrous, satiny surfaces. Both ears of corn show all their kernels.
246 1900 MINT STATE (64/64)*. A satiny, barely toned example which is just shy of the Gem grade.
247 1900 MINT STATE (65/65)*. An unusually flashy example of this first date of the new Century. Despite some light fly-specks, this is an outstanding coin. Toned in bright sky-blue and golden colors.
248 1901; 1902; and a 1903, all sharply struck and grading MS 63/63*. (Total: 3 coins)
249 1901 MINT STATE (65/65). An unusually lustrous example of the date, with traces of golden color on either side. Spot-free and reasonably well-struck. Accompanied by INS Certificate -1001-M for grade and authenticity.
250 1904 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Asteel-toned, boldly struck example.
251 1905 MINT STATE (65/65)*. A frosty Gem, toned in sky-blue and bright gold colors, (photo)
252 1905 PROOF (64 64)*. Both sides of this attractive example displas a bright, hard brilliance. The strike is absolutely perfect , with all details razor sharp. Hints of golden color appear throughout the fields, as do one or two microscopic carbon spots.
253 1907 and a 1908, both lightly toned MS 63/63* examples. Total: 2 coins)
254 191 1 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Speckled golden toning appears on both sides of this near-Gem example. The underlying surfaces are quite lustrous and free of defects.
255 191 1 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Sharply defined beneath hazy golden- steel toning.
256 1912 MINT STATE (65/65)*. A dazzling cartwheel luster emanates from the satiny surfaces of this Gem, and hints of steel and red- lilac toning cavort on either side. Despite a few microscopic marks, this coin is truly exceptional . (photo)
257 1912-S MINT STATE (64/64)*. Not only is this date one of the keys to the series, it is also the only Liberty Nickel struck at the San Francisco Mint. Most examples of this date display a mushy strike and a dull luster, but this piece is unusual in that it is fully lustrous and fully struck. A small scratch by Liberty’s chin keeps this out of the Gem class. This isagreat opportunity for the specialist! (photo)
BUFFALO NICKELS
258 1913 Type One; 1929; and a 1930-S, all solid MS 64/64* examples. (Total: 3 coins)
259 1913 Type One MINT STATE (66/66)*. Gorgeous golden-orange, pastel-blue and rose toning graces this outstanding type specimen, (photo)
260 1913-D Type One MINT STATE (65/65)*. Satiny, lustrous and well- struck for the issue. A touch of green colorations appear on the right side of the reverse (this could be PVC contamination, but is, more likely, original toning).
261 1913-D Type One MINT STATE (65/65). Lustrous and well-struck. Formerly Lot 396 in our Thomas L. Moore sale.
262 1913-S Type One MS 65/65, ANACS G-0186-C for grade and authenticity dated 03/86; 1942 Type Two PR 65/65, ANACS F-2404-Z for grade and authenticity dated 12/85;anda 1940-SMS 65/65, ANACS F-8985-N for grade and authenticity dated 05/85. (Total: 3 coins)
263 1913-S Type One MINT STATE (65/65)*. Splendid steel-grev sur¬ faces overlaid in a splash of delicate golden color.
264 1913-S Type One MINT STATE (65/65)*. Streaks of golden color appear over the unusually bright and lustrous surfaces. The strike, although not completely full, is considerably above average (usually the mint mark appears as a flat “ghost” but in this case it is fully struck and easily discerned). A scarce and desirable item.
265 1913 Type Two MINT STATE (65/65)*. Lustrous, well defined surfaces.
266 1913-D Type Two MINT STATE (65/65)*. Satiny, lustrous and quite well-struck for the issue. This is one of the scarcer dates in the series, in all conditions.
267 1913-D Type Two MINT STATE (65/65). ANACS S-9570-A for grade and authenticity dated 05/84.
268 1913-S Type Two MINT STATE (63/63)*. Sharply defined with olive-gold toning in the recessed areas.
269 1914 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Streaks of red-gold color cross both sides of this satiny piece.
270 A lot of Buffalo Nickels, including 1915 MS-64 64*; 1916-D MS-63/63*; and a 1918 MS-64/64*. Each of these scarce items displays full, original luster and a delicate green-gold toning. The 1915 almost looks like a matte Proof (but isn't). (Total: 3 coins:
271 1915-D MS 63/63*; a 1918-D MS 64/64*; and a 1942 Type Two PR 65/65*. (Total: 3 coins)
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Buffalo Nickels (cont’d)
2^2 1916-D MINT STATE (66 66)*. Boldly struck with lustrous bluish-
steel surfaces overlaid in splashes ot pastel gold. A choice and very desirable example which, like most mintmarked dates trom the teens, is quite scarce in this grade.
273 1918-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. A choice, sharply detailed specimen. The obverse is steel-grey with tinges ot gold near the border. Flashier pastel gold toning frames the steel-blue centers ot the reverse.
274 1918/7-D GOOD (6/6)*. Well worn, but the date remains clearly legible. Faint reverse scratches.
275 1918/7-D MINT STATE (62/62)*. An important mint state example
of this popular twentieth century rarity. The strike is particularly sharp and the steel-grey surfaces are overlaid in a rich golden-orange hue. (photo)
276 1919 MINT STATE (65/65)*. Frosty white with razor sharp defini¬ tion. Light toning appears about the reverse perimeter.
277 A lot of Buffalo Nickels, including a 1919 MS-65/65*; 1924 MS-65/65*; and a 1927 MS-65/65 .* The 1919 is olive toned, while the others are basically brilliant and untoned. (Total: 3 coins)
278 1920-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. A reasonably well-struck exam¬ ple of this scarcer date, with the only weakness appearing on the Buffalo’s head and on the feathers closest to the rims. The date is bold, as is the all-important mintmark. Bright and untoned, (photo)
279 1921 MINT STATE (65/65)*. Well struck beneath pleasing pastel toning.
280 192 1 MINT STATE (65/65)*. A bright, untoned example, with deep, satiny luster and a refreshing, original appearance.
281 1923 MINT STATE (65/65)*. Extremely sharp and lustrous with toning ranging from a pale golden hue on the obverse to a splendid rose-gold reverse color.
282 1923-S MINT STATE (65/65). Toned on both sides in bright, uniform olive and gold shades. Although not full, the strike is above average and the surfaces are decidedly more brilliant than usual. A very scarce coin in this grade, and generally recognized as one of the keys of the series, (photo)
283 1924-D MINT STATE (64/64)*. A bold, fully lustrous specimen layered in golden and rose-violet patina.
284 1924-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. A flashy Gem, with an above- average strike. Toned in bright lilac and steel colors. Decidedly rare in this lofty, original state of preservation, (photo)
285 1925 Nickel MS 64/64*; 1892 Dime MS 63/63*, fully struck with a trace of obverse toning; and a 19 1 7 Dime MS 65/65*, delicate violet patina. (Total: 3 coins)
286 1925-D MINT STATE (66/66)*. A satiny Gem, the golden-grey surfaces struck with especially bold detail for this difficult Denver mint date, (photo)
287 A trio of 1926 Buffalos, all MS 64/64*. (Total: 3 coins)
288 Two 1926 and a 1929- D, all grading MS 65/65*. (Total: 3 coins)
289 1927-D MINT STATE (64/64)*. A very well-struck example of this notoriously weak date (as are most of the Denver Mint issues). Olive and gold toning appears over the lustrous surfaces, and a small mark appears on the buffalo’s foreleg. This piece should command a healthy premium over the usual MS-64 price.
290 1929-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. Deeply struck and lustrous. Splashes of pale golden toning across the obverse.
291 1935-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. Sharply struck for this generally weak issue. Rich russet toning about the Indian and blanketing the reverse.
292 1936 PROOF (65/65)*. Satiny Proof. A high wire rim appears on the right of each side. The satiny surfaces are overlaid with a silky gold and olive toning, creating an impressive visual effect. Very scarce and in great demand in this condition. Mintage: 4420 Proofs total. Initially, the Satin Proofs represented approximately two-thirds of the total mintage, but many were spent because of their similarity to the business strikes of the year. As a result, the Satin Proofs (Type 1) have become rarer than the Brilliant Proofs (Type 2)! (photo)
293 1937-D ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (50/50)*. Three-Legged. A satiny example of this scarce variety which is just shy of the Mint State grade. In fact, this piece is as nice as many we have seen of¬ fered as Mint State. One of the problems with this variety is that it is usually dull, or more properly “satiny”, and fully brilliant pieces are quite rare. As such, and because of the value of Mint State ex¬ amples , the grade is often ‘ ‘ stretched .’ ’ This piece is very, very con¬ servatively graded. The only item worthy of mention is an area of discoloration on the Buffalo’s hind leg. All of the diagnostic characteristics of the variety are present, (photo)
294 1937-D Three-Legged MINT STATE (60/60)*. Subdued luster, as this popular issue most often comes. Quite well struck with creamy golden overtones, (photo)
JEFFERSON NICKELS
295 1942 Type Two PR 65/65, ANACS G-9814-D for grade and authen¬ ticity dated 05/86; 1942 Type Two PR 65/65, ANACS S-3980-Bfor grade and authenticity dated 09/84; and a 1942 Type Two PR 65/65, ANACS G-9533-H for grade and authenticity dated 09/86. (Total: 3 coins)
EARLY DIMES
296 1798 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (50/50)*. JR-4, R.3, Normal Date, Medium 8. A wonderfully original example of this date which has never been cleaned or tampered with. The color is a deep steel- grey, with some sea-green shading in the protected areas. The sur¬ faces are quite clean for the grade, but the strike could be a bit bet¬ ter, especially on the stars on the left side of the obverse. To its credit, this coin is free of adjustment marks and associated problems, and the overall quality is high for the issue. Although the authors of EU SD cite several Mint State examples, our experience has shown these to be out of the price range of most collectors. As an alter¬ native, this piece is highly collectible and easily afforded, (photo)
297 1800 EXTREMELY FINE (40/40)*. V-2, R.5. Sharply and even¬ ly struck on both sides with steel-grey patina and golden highlights. A very scarce and underrated date, second only to the 1 804 among Early Dimes in auction frequency, (photo)
298 1827 MINT STATE (62/62)*. JR-3, R.l. Satiny, with some Pro¬ oflike tendencies on the obverse, but none on the reverse. Well struck on the eagle’s feathers and on Liberty’s hair and cap, but weak on some of the denticles. The obverse shows some golden peripheral toning, while the reverse is more lilac in color. The very fact that this piece is Mint State makes it a very desirable coin, and we ex¬ pect active bidding for this attractive lot. (photo)
LIBERTY SEATED DIMES
299 1 846 VERY FINE/EXTREMELY FINE (35/40)*. A pleasing ex¬ ample of one of the scarcest dates of the Stars Obverse Tvpe(at 3 1 , 300 it has the lowest mintage). Collectors will appreciate the rarity of this piece, especially in such a fine condition. Accompanied by ANACS Certificate -E-6649-A, dated 9/22/77 for grade only.
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Liberty Seated Dimes (cont ’d)
300 A group of Mint State Dimes, including 1849 MS-62/62*; 1857-0 MS-60/60*; and an 1892-S MS-63/63*. All three coins are toned to various degrees, with the Barber Dime being the brightest of the trio. (Total: 3 coins.)
301 1856 MS-60/60 retoned*; and a 1938- D MS-65/65 Full Bands*, satiny and essentially untoned. (Total: 2 coins)
302 A lot of Mint State Dimes, including 1 857-0 MS-60/60*, beautifully toned; 1859-0 MS-60/60*, golden toned; and an 1891-0 MS-62/62*, also toned in rainbow pastels. A very pleasing lot. (Total: 3 coins)
303 1858 PROOF (63/63)*. Golden toned. Despite some light hairlines, the surfaces retain their full Proof brilliance. Good eye appeal on this rare item, (photo)
304 1860 MS 63/63*, vivid russet and sea-green obverse toning; 1861 MS 63/63*, lightly cleaned silverv-grey surfaces with prooflike tendencies; and an 1878 MS 63/63*, subdued violet-grey obverse surface. (Total: 3 coins)
305 1861 PROOF (66/66)*. Dazzling, intricately detailed mirror sur¬ faces blanketed in steel-blue toning. Proof mintage of an even 1 ,000. (photo)
306 1867 PROOF (64/64)*. Superbly struck, with a partial wire rim about the obverse. Steel toned, with some lilac highlights on the reverse. Scarce in all grades, especially this nice, (photo)
307 1869-S MINT STATE (64/64)*. A boldly detailed example display¬ ing soft golden and steel-blue toning, (photo)
308 1870 PROOF (64/64)*. Golden-steel obverse toning atop scattered hairlines. Proof mintage of 1,000 pieces, (photo)
309 1 873 Arrows MS 63/63*; 1 88 1 PR 63/63*; and an 1 888 PR 63/63*, deep steel-grey mirrors. (Total: 3 coins)
310 1875 PROOF (64/64)*. Deeply toned in steel and olive colors. The strike is excellent and the surfaces are quite clean for the grade. In fact, were this coin just a bit brighter, we wouldn’t hesitate to call it a Gem. Mintage: 700 Proofs, (photo)
311 1876 MINT STATE (64/64). Toned in shades of smokey-grey. Somewhat softly struck on Liberty’s head and the upper left side of the wreath.
312 1876 PROOF (63/63)*. A milky-white cameo example. Some roughness is visible in the upper left wreath, caused by imperfec¬ tions in the original planchet which were not obliterated by the strik¬ ing process. Milky toned and quite attractive despite the above- mentioned roughness. One of 1150 Proofs struck, (photo)
313 1876-CC MINT STATE (63/63)*. This unusual piece displays a full strike and deeply mirrored, Prooflike surfaces. A mottled blend of steel and lilac toning appears on both sides and the underlying surfaces appear to be quite clean and well-preserved. This is an ex¬ citing coin for the Liberty Seated Dime specialist.
314 1 877-CC MINT STATE (63/63)*. Rich russet and blue toning covers the left side of the obverse. The reverse is a subdued steel-grey col¬ or with olive-gold overtones.
315 1879 PROOF (63/63)*. Very lightly hairlined, but with some good cameo contrast, a bright appearance and a hint of golden toning. Mintage: 1100 Proofs out of a total mintage of only 15,100 pieces! (photo)
316 1 879 PROOF (63/63)*. Light field hairlines are well-hidden beneath a layer of delicate, lilac, steel and golden toning. Great eye appeal for a coin of this grade, (photo)
3 1 7 1879 PROOF (65/65)*. Attractive two-toned obverse; subdued steel- violet reverse. Popular low-mintage date, (photo)
318 1880 PROOF (63/63)*. Uniformly toned in silvery-grey shades.
319 1 880 PROOF (63/63). Frosty white, with lightly abraded surfaces. One of 1355 Proofs struck.
320 1 880 PROOF (64/64 *. The golden center of the obverse is surround ed by a deep, steel-blue toning. The reverse is brighter in the center but shows the same color around the rims. A very appealing, total ly original example. Mintage: 1355 Proofs, (photo)
321 1883 MINT STATE (65/65)*. The needle-sharp strike and Pro oflike surfaces of the obverse give the impression of a Proof exam¬ ple at first glance. However, the satiny luster of the reverse dispels any such notions and one is left with a sense of awe when regarding this coin. Both sides are layered with an intensely original lilac and steel color, and the quality is superb. Even close examination of the reverse fails to reveal any marks or defects. This piece is sure to please even the fussiest Type buyer, (photo)
322 1885 PROOF (63/63)*. A somewhat dull, lightly hairlined exam¬ ple, with splotchy, milky toning on both sides. Scarce nonetheless, as it is one of only 930 Proofs struck.
323 1886 PROOF (63/63)*. A frosty cameo, with some satiny tenden¬ cies. Barely toned in milky gold colors; softly struck on Liberty’s head. Nicer than our grade or description might indicate.
324 1886 PROOF (64/64)*. A lightly toned, cameo example. Delicate golden colors appear on the top of the obverse and around the reverse rims. Liberty’s head is softly struck and a few faint hairlines are present in the fields, but this is an exceptional example nonetheless. Mintage: 886 Proofs, (photo)
325 1886 PROOF (64/64)*. Frosty white, with sharp cameo contrast. Softly struck on Liberty’s head, but needle sharp on the rest of the coin. Very nearly of Gem quality, (photo)
326 A pair of 1887 Dimes, both well struck MS 63/63* examples. (Total:
2 coins)
327 1890 MINT STATE (67/65)*. Shimmering ice-blue surfaces struck with full definition. Light planchet flake below the M in DIME. A beautiful example of the Liberty Seated type, (photo)
328 1891 MINT STATE (65/65)*. Mottled olive toning appears over the satiny surfaces of this Gem. The strike is excellent for the issue and the surfaces are remarkably well-preserved. Perhaps one could hope for a brighter luster, but the quality is essentially unimprovable, (photo)
329 1891 MINT STATE (66/66)*. A frosty, well struck specimen, the silvery-grey centers outlined in pleasing turquoise and russet ton¬ ing. (photo)
330 1891 PROOF (63/63)*. A flashy cameo example which shows golden peripheral toning surrounding the very lightly hairlined fields. Min¬ tage: 600 Proofs, one of the lower mintages of the series, (photo)
BARBER DIMES
331 1892; 1907; and a 1916 Barber, all toned, fully lustrous specimens grading MS 64/64*. (Total: 3 coins)
332 A lot of PR-63/63* Barber Dimes, including 1892, toned in deep steel shades; 1901, iridescent steel and sea-green; and a 1903, bright, iridescent, green-gold color. (Total: 3 coins)
333 1892 PROOF (63/63)*. A colorful. Gem example which is down¬ graded because of some light slide-marks on Liberty’s cheek. Other¬ wise, the coin is perfect in every respect. The original, golden ton¬ ing is particularly attractive, (photo)
334 1893-S MS-60/60*; 1902-S MS-60/60*; and a 1921 AU-50/50*. All three are pleasing examples; the 1921 is particularly colorful. (Total:
3 coins)
335 1 894 PROOF (63/63)*. Hazy steel-grev toning with underlying Proof brilliance. One of 972 Proofs struck.
336 1 895 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (58/58)*. Very lightly worn and toned in lilac colors. One of the scarcer dates in the series, and popular in all grades.
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Barber Dimes (cent ’d)
337 1895 PROOF (66/66)*. Splendid two-toned surfaces framed in
golden-violet toning. A high quality Proof Barber Dime possess¬ ing a great deal of eye appeal, (photo)
338 1898 PR 60/60*; 1913 MS 63/63*; and a 1916-S MS 63/63* peripheral iridescence. (Total; 3 coins)
339 1901; 1906; and a 1914- D, all MS 62/62*. The ’14- D displays deep iridescent toning in the protected areas. (Total: 3 coins)
340 1 90 1 PROOF (64/64)*. The frosted devices are surrounded by watery Proof fields and golden peripheral toning. Although not a technical Gem, the flash and eye appeal make it appear as such. Mintage: 813 Proofs, (photo)
341 1901 PROOF (65/65)*. A glittering cameo example, with what ap¬ pears to be a straight lintmark on Liberty’s cheek. Barely shaded with a delicate, milky toning. Well above-average for the issue, (photo)
342 1904 PROOF (63/63)*. Deep iridescent toning blankets either side. One of 670 Proofs minted.
343 1904 PROOF (63/63)*. Smokey-grey toning with golden accents surrounding the devices.
344 1904 PROOF (63/63)*. Bright and flashy, but lightly hairlined on both sides. Evenly colored in milky-gold hues.
345 1 906 MINT STATE (63/63)*. A silky, green-gold toning rests atop the satiny, lustrous surfaces of this piece. The strike is excellent and Liberty’s cheek is unusually clean for the grade.
346 1906-0 MINT STATE (64/64)*. The obverse is steel-grey with at¬ tractive toning about the lettering, while the reverse is dominated by turquoise iridescence.
347 1907; 1909; and a 1914, all MS 63/63* specimens ranging from brilliant to moderately toned. (Total: 3 coins)
348 1908 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Speckled steel and burnt-gold ton¬ ing appears over both sides of this near-Gem example. In fact, were this coin a bit brighter, it would be very easy to call it a Gem, and we would not be surprised to see it fetch a bid over current 64 levels. A very pleasing, original example, (photo)
349 1908 PROOF (63/63)*. Bright and untoned. Both sides show a myriad of faint hairlines, possibly from an old cleaning. Attractive nevertheless.
350 1910 PROOF (64/64)*. Dusky steel-blue toning with patches of hazy golden-violet coloration. Just 551 Proofs were minted.
351 1912 MINT STATE (64/64)*. The dazzling cartwheel luster of this piece is unimpeded by the layers of original, golden toning which appear on the obverse and the mottled steel and burnt-gold toning on the reverse. In terms of eye appeal alone, this piece is outstan¬ ding; the exceptional quality is an added bonus. Simply put, this piece is as lovely and as original as they come, (photo)
352 1913 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Satiny, with a light layer of milky gold toning.
353 1914; 1914-D; and a 1916 Barber, each an MS 62/62* example. (Total: 3 coins)
354 1914 PROOF (64/64)*. A flashy example with some cameo con¬ trast between the fields and devices. Green-gold toning appears in the protected areas. Mintage: 425 Proofs.
355 1915 PROOF (64/64)*. The head of Liberty is white, frosty and sits in a pool of watery brilliance. The reverse shows less of a cameo contrast, but is just as bright and flashy. A bright, golden toning appears at the rims on both sides. Very attractive and quite appeal¬ ing. Mintage: 450 Proofs, one of the lowest mintages of the series, (photo)
356 1916 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Frosty and lustrous, with a strong cartwheel effect, especially on the obverse. Barely toned in gold and very well struck. A popular, end-of-series date, (photo)
357 1916-S MINT STATE (64/64)*. Golden toned obverse, steel toned reverse. The underlying fields are satiny, with a deep, frosty luster and they appear to be quite clean and free of problems. Very well struck and very desirable as such, (photo)
MERCURY DIMES
358 Three 1916 Mercuries, all MS 64/64 FSB* examples. (Total: 3 coins)
359 1916 MS65/65* white satiny luster; and a 1928 MS 65/65*, silvery- grey with mottled golden- violet overtones. (Total: 2 coins)
360 1916 MINT STATE (65/65). FSB*. Satiny and bold with light reverse toning.
361 1916 MINT STATE (65/65). FSB*. Another choice, fully struck specimen.
362 1916-S Mercury Head Dime MS-64/64 FB* toned in sea-green shades; 1885 Morgan Dollar MS-64/64 Prooflike* lilac toned; and a 1920 Pilgrim Half Dollar MS-64/64*, toned in green-gold shades but lightly struck in the centers. (Total: 3 coins)
363 1916-S MINT STATE (65/65). Full Bands*. Satiny, with an almost matte appearance. Bright, green-gold color appears on the obverse and the outermost rims of the reverse.
364 1917-S MINT STATE (66/66)*. Streaks of red-gold color stretch across the obverse and reverse fields. The underlying luster of this piece is impressive, as early Mercury Dimes, especially outside of the P-Mint issues, are so incredibly rare. This is one of the pret¬ tiest examples of this date which we have encountered, (photo)
365 1918-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. A satiny Gem, with virtually full bands on the reverse (so, so close). The color is mostly white, although a milky toning has begun to form on either side. This is one of the finest examples we have encountered of this date, and one which is sure to excite advanced collectors. Although this is considered to be an only slightly scarcer date, coins in this condi¬ tion are exceedingly rare.
366 1919-D MINT STATE (65/65). FSB*. Deep satiny luster with a trace of obverse toning.
367 1920-D MINT STATE (66/66). Full Bands*. Frosty white and essen¬ tially untoned. The strike is superb, and there is no question con¬ cerning the splitting of the bands on the reverse. This example is virtually unimprovable, and represents a rare opportunity for the Dime specialist to acquire a Gem example of this tougher date, (photo)
368 1924 MINT STATE (65/65). Full Bands*. Satiny, with loads of can- wheel luster. The rims on both sides have acquired a bright, green- gold color, and the center of the reverse shows some lilac toning. A very attractive, original example of this otherwise common date.
369 A lot of MS-63/63 Dimes, all with Full Bands, including a 1924-D; 1926; and a 1929. All three qualify for NCI Certification at the stated grades. A variety of colors and tonings appears on these coins, but all are attractive, original examples. (Total: 3 coins)
370 1924-D MINT STATE (65/65). Full Bands*. Bright and lustrous, with an almost Prooflike brilliance in the obverse fields. Nicely struck and toned with the barest hint of milky-gold color. Traces of an old fingerprint are evident on the upper reverse, (photo)
16
Liberty Seated Dimes - Early Quarters
1870,
S88®
ununw*
Lots 308 -407
Lot 316 187910c PR 63/63
Lot 317 1879 10c PR 65 65
Lot 320 1880 10c PR 64 64
Lot 321 1883 10c MS 65/65
Lot 324 1886 10c PR 64/64
Lot 330 1891 10c PR 63 63
Lot 327 1890 10c MS 67/65
Lot 329 1891 10c MS 66/66
Lot 325 1886 10c PR 64/64
Lot 328 1891 10c MS 65/65
Lot 337 1895 10c PR 66/66
Lot 333 1892 10c PR 63/63
Lot 340 1901 10c PR 64/64
Lot 351 1912 10c MS 64 64
Lot 355 1915 10c PR 64 64
Lot 348 1908 10c MS 64/64
Lot 341 1901 10c PR 65/65
Lot 391 1970 10c PR 67/67
Lot 370 1924-D 10c MS 65/65
Lot 356 191610c MS 64/64
Lot 357 1916-S 10c MS 64/64
Lot 364 1917-SlOc MS 66/66
Lot 367 1920-D 10c MS 66/66
Lot 384 1942 10c PR 65/65
Lot 392 187520c MS 63/63
Lot 394 1875-S20c MS 60/60
Lot 399 187820c PR 65/65
Lot 398 187720c PR 65/65
Lot 397 187620c PR 64/64
Lot 395 1875-S20c MS 62/62
Lot 396 187620c PR 63/63
Lot 400 179625c VF 35/35
Lot 403 180425c EF 45/45
Lot 404 180525c AU 55/55
Lot 402 179625c AU 58/58
Lot 407 1806/5 25c AU 50 50
Lot 401 179625c EF 40/40
Mercury Dimes (cont’d)
TWENTY CENT PIECES
371 1924- S MINT STATE (65/65)*. Nicely struck, except at the bands in the center of the reverse. Lilac toning appears on either side. Way above-average for the issue.
372 1925-S MINT STATE (64 64). FSB* The obverse is toned in rich mottled pastels. Tinges of golden color in the reverse lettering.
373 1928-D MINT STATE (65/65). FSB. 30 percent off-center at 1 :00*. A spectacular error in equally outstanding condition. So choice and original are the surfaces that this piece would actually be worth more if it were struck in normal alignment.
374 1928-S MINT STATE (65/65)*. Reverse toning in shades of golden- violet.
375 1936 MS-65/65*, barely toned in milky white shades; 1936-S MS-65/65 Full Bands*, white obverse, golden toned reverse; and a 1940 Walking Liberty Half Dollar MS-65/65* touches of milky green color. (Total: 3 coins)
376 1936 PROOF (63/63)*. Lovely, multicolored pastel toning rests atop lightly hairlined surfaces. Good eye appeal for the grade.
377 1937 PROOF (64/64)*. A near gem overlaid in sky-blue patina.
378 1937-D MINT STATE (65/65). Full Bands*. Very7 well-struck, semi¬ prooflike, and toned in mottled rainbow colors.
379 1938 PROOF (64/64)*. Toned in hazy, milky gold shades, with some sky-blue highlights on the reverse. Mintage: 8728 Proofs.
380 1941 PROOF (63/63)*.
381 1941 PROOF (64/64)*. A layer ofmilky toning covers the obverse.
382 1941 PROOF (64/64)*. Bright, white and untoned.
383 1942 PROOF (65/65)*. A bright, sky-blue example with some milky toning on either side.
384 1942 PROOF (65/65)*. Frosty, brilliant and completely untoned, (photo)
385 1942 PROOF (65/65)*. A touch of milky, sky-blue toning rests atop deeply mirrored, immaculate surfaces.
386 1944 MS-66/66* Full Bands; 1944-D MS-66/66* Full Bands; and a 1945 MS-66/66*. An exciting lot of three original, colorful Dimes, all of which qualify for NCI Certification at the stated grades. (Total : 3 coins)
387 1944-S MS-65/65; 1945-D MS-65/65; and a 1945-S MS-65/65, Micro- S. All three display an intense, original rainbow color and all three qualify for certification by NCI at the stated grades. (Total: 3 coins)
388 1945 MINT STATE (64/64). FSB*. An exceptionally bold exam¬ ple of this notoriously weak Philadelphia product. Pleasing satiny luster with a whisper of obverse toning.
389 1945-S MINT STATE (65/65). Full Bands*. Micro-S. Yellow-gold and lilac toned on the obverse, completely untoned on the reverse. Scarce.
ROOSEVELT DIMES
390 1970 PROOF (65/65). The scarce “S-less” Dime, from an original Proof set. Accompanied by ANACS Certificate -G-1083-J, dated 9/15/86 for grade and authenticity.
391 1970 PROOF (67/67). The rare “S-less” variety, struck in San Fran¬ cisco for inclusion in the Proof sets, from dies which had not received the S mintmark! This example shows a bright blue obverse and an untoned reverse. This is one of the scarcest of all the Roosevelt Dimes, along with the “S-less” Dimes of 1968 and 1975. These are men¬ tioned only in a footnote in the GUIDEBOOK, yet they are among the most eagerly sought-after coins of the Twentieth Century. Ac¬ companied by ANACS Certificate -E-1417-J, dated 7/1/81 for grade and authenticity, (photo)
392 1875 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Needle sharp and lustrous, with a wire rim evident on either side, (photo)
393 1875-S ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (50/50)*. Cleaned to a silvery- grey finish.
394 1875-S MINT STATE (60/60)*. A full. Mint State example which displays no perceptible wear. Toned in fairly deep, speckled golden colors, (photo)
395 1 875-S MINT STATE (62/62). Obverse planchet flaw*. A wonder¬ fully original and attractively toned example of this popular Type, but marred by a planchet flaw (as made) on the left side of the obverse. This appears as a depression at the fourth star. The reverse is from a late state of the dies and shows some interesting die breaks. An interesting and worthy example, despite the flaw, (photo)
396 1876 PROOF (63/63)*. Lightly hairlined, creating a satiny, milky- white appearance on the obverse. The reverse, on the other hand, retains most of its original Proof brilliance, and shows some cameo contrast. As expected, the strike is excellent. Mintage: 1260 Pro¬ ofs. (photo)
397 1876 PROOF (64/64)*. The deeply mirrored fields are overlaid with a milky-gold color. One or two tiny marks and scattered hairlines are all that keep this attractive coin out of the Gem level. Very scarce and elusive in this excellent state of preservation, (photo)
398 1877 PROOF (65/65)*. Glittering mirror surfaces which exhibit a
blend of iridescent colors on the obverse and a steel-toned reverse with rose-gold and blue accents. Miniscule Proof-only mintage of 350 pieces, (photo)
399 1878 PROOF (65/65)*. Two-toned surfaces which display a steel-
grey tint on the obverse. The final year of issue for this short-lived type, one of just 600 pieces struck, (photo)
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EARLY QUARTERS
400 1796 VERY FINE (35/35)*. B-l, R.4. Virtually Extremely Fine
and perfect. It is highly likely that this piece has never been clean¬ ed or tampered with, as the surfaces retain the silvery-grey color normally associated with coins of this era. This is the slightly more common B-l variety which shows the 6 of the date away from the bust, yet shares a reverse with the B-2 variety. This attractive ex¬ ample would be well-received by virtually all Type collectors, (photo)
401 1796 EXTREMELY FINE (40/40)*. A choice, uncleaned exam¬
ple of this rare date Quarter Dollar; also a high-grade example of this scarcer variety. Nicely detailed and evenly worn. No adjust¬ ment marks are visible. A few very old and faint scratches on the obverse are noted with a glass, and two very small rim dings are present on opposite sides of the reverse. All in all, this is an exciting coin and one which is both affordable and highly acceptable, (photo)
403 1804 EXTREMELY FINE (45/45)*. B- 1 , R.4. Immediately iden¬
tified as a B-l by the die defect at star 9. Golden toned, evenly worn and nicely detailed. This piece is considerably finer than the typical Good to Fine examples of this date. The mintage for this date was only 6738 pieces! (photo)
404 1805 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (55/55)*. B-2, R.4. Still
lustrous after all these years, now toned to an iridescent golden col¬ or in the protected areas. Softly struck in the centers and on some of the stars and clouds, but no less than is usually encountered on coins of this Type. There are no adjustment marks or defects wor¬ thy of note, in fact, this coin is head-and-shoulders above most of its counterparts, (photo)
405 1806 GOOD (6/6)*. B-5, R.6. Normally coins of this grade don’t excite collectors, but this happens to be a very rare variety which is seldom encountered in any grade. Additionally, our grade is not the result of any marks or defects, but the result of clean, honest wear. A great coin for the die variety collector.
406 1806 VERY FINE (20/20). B-3, R.3. Silvery-grey, with what ap¬ pears to be original luster in the protected areas. Accompanied by ANACS Certificate VDR071 for grade and authenticity.
407 1806/5 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (50/50)*. B- 1 , R.4. Much of the original mint luster still remains on this pleasing example. A silvery-grey toning appears on the high points and near the rims. Never cleaned, this is a highly desirable example of this early Type coin. Although the details are not as well-struck as one could hope for, there is little actual wear on this coin, (photo)
408 1807 VERY FINE (30/30). B-2, R.2. Silvery grey and uniformly worn.
402 1796 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (58/58)*. B-2, R.5. A classic
American rarity in an eagerly sought-after condition! The superb, smooth surfaces are overlaid with a uniform, steel-grey toning, which appears to be totally original. The reverse shows some characteristic weakness on the eagle’s head and upper right wreath . A trivial rim ding at 12 o’clock on the obverse is mentioned merely for the sake of accuracy. Outside of these defects, this coin is simply outstan¬ ding. This coin is on just about everyone’s want list, and a coin of this quality is doubly desirable. Expect active competition for this lot. (photo)
409 1818 AU-50/50*. B- 1 , R. 1 . Hints of luster still remain beneath burnt-
gold toning, an 1820 AU-50/50*. B-2, R. 1 . Lilac toned, with golden iridescence in the protected areas, and an 1828 EF45/45*. B-3,R.3., the 50/20 reverse. Toned in sea-green and gold pastels. (Total: 3 coins)
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Early Quarters - Barber Quarters
mm
11#®?
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'1889
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Lots 410 - 474
Lot 410 181825c MS 64 64
Lot 413 183425c PR 64/64
Lot411 182825c AU 58/58
Lot 419 185825c MS 64/64
Lot 420 185825c PR 62/62
Lot 423 186225c PR 63/63
Lot 425 186425c MS 63/63
Lot 427 1864 25c PR 63/63
Lot 428 186425c PR 63/63
Lot 429 1865-S25c MS 62/62
Lot 431 186725c PR 63/63
Lot 432 186925c PR 63/63
Lot 434 187225c PR 64/64
Lot 435 187225c PR 64/64
Lot 437 1873
No Arrows 25c PR 64/64
Lot 438 1873
No Arrows 25c PR 65/65
Lot 440 187625c MS 66/66
Lot 441 187625c PR 64/64
Lot 442 187625c PR 65/65
Lot 443 187925c MS 64/64
Lot 444 188025c PR 63/63
Lot 445 188025c PR 65/65
Lot 446 188425c PR 62/62
Lot 447 188725c MS 63/63
Lot 448 188925c PR 62/62
Lot 449 188925c PR 65/65
Lot 451 189025c MS 66/66
Lot 454 189125c MS 63/63
Lot 456 1891-S25c MS 65/65
Lot 463 1892-0 25c MS 64/64
Lot 462 1892 25c PR 65/65
189025c PR 64/64
Lot 465 1893-S25c MS 65/65
189025c PR 65/65
LOt 468
189625c PR 64/64
Lot 470 189725c MS 66/66
Lot 471 189725c PR 65/65
Lot 472 189925c PR 63/65
Lot 473 190025c PR 64/64
189425c PR 64 64
Lot 474 190025c PR 65/65
Early Quarters (cont’d)
410 1818 MINT STATE (64/64)*. B-2, R. 1. Gold and steel-blue ton¬
ing mingles with lots of original mint luster to create gorgeous, satiny eye appeal. Struck quite well, the stars all show their radial lines and all of the eagle’s feathers are visible on the reverse. There are no breaks in the toning on the high points, further attesting to the original status of this coin. This coin has special merit both as an exceptional Type coin and as a condition-census example of the varie¬ ty. (photo)
411 1828 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (58/58)*. B-2, R.3. Semi- Prooflike (an unusual condition for the “Large Size” Quarter Dollars). Lightly worn on only the highest points. The color is a milky white and the surfaces are free of any noticeable defects. A simply lovely example of this scarce Type, (photo)
412 1834 AU-55/55*. B- 1 , R- 1 , the only reverse having two lines in the vertical stripes. Milky gold color, a 1909-D MS-63/63*. Satiny and lustrous, with a hint of golden color, and a 191 1 MS-62/62*. Burnt- gold toning appears on both sides. (Total: 3 coins)
4 1 3 1834 PROOF (64/64)*. B- 1 , R. 1 . No period after C. This fully struck
example has razor sharp details, even on the very highest points of the hair. The fields show strong reflective tendencies and the overall appearance meets and exceeds the requirements of a Proof striking. Lilac highlights surround the peripheral devices and the rest of the coin has toned to an even sea-green and silver-lilac color. In terms of rarity, this is one of the most important coins in this sale - only three to four Proofs are known of this variety! Apparent¬ ly, STATES OF AMERICA was originally started too far to the left on this reverse, (photo)
414 1835 AU-55/55*. B-4, R.5. Late state of the obverse die, showing the cracks described by Reiver under 4c. Lustrous, with some golden toning on the reverse, and an 1836AU 50/50*. B-4, R.4. Late state, showing all the cracks described by Reiver. Uniformly toned in dark gold colors. (Total: 2 coins)
LIBERTY SEATED QUARTERS
415 1841-0 MINT STATE (62/62)*. Typical softness through the centers. Steel-grey with light golden accents.
416 1841-0 MINT STATE (62/62;*. A full Mint State example of this date, with an above-average strike and lovely, lilac and milky-white toning. The appearance of this piece is similar to that seen on pieces from the New Orleans hoard which was uncovered in recent years Because of this hoard, many high grade examples of these early date Quarter Dollars came on the market, essentially making them col¬ lectible. This piece is particularly choice.
417 1848 MINT STATE (60/60)*. Few reverse hairlines*. Double Date; the first date was punched in too far to the left. Splashes of golden toning appear on both sides.
418 1 854-0 MS 60/60*, normal O, toned on milky-lilac shades, an 1857 MS-60/60*, bright steel and sea-green toning, softly struck on Liber¬ ty’s head, and an 1876-S MS-62/62*. Speckled golden toning. (Total: 3 coins)
419 1858 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Satiny and well-struck, except on Liberty’s head. Both sides display an even, grey-gold color. The luster across Liberty’s knee is unbroken and is free of any marks or hairlines. A very tough coin to locate so nice, and very popular as an example of the No Motto Type, (photo)
420 1858 PROOF (62/62)*. Reflective surfaces overlaid with a deep, steel- blue and sea-green toning. The Proof status is confirmed by the reflective surfaces, strong strike and presence of a lintmark in the field left of Liberty. Lightly hairlined . A very scarce item, (photo)
421 1859 PR 60/60*, lightly abraded and toned in milky-white, an 1861 PR 60/60*, hazy grey toning, and an 1863 PR 60/60*. Splotchy milky toning appears on either side. (Total: 3 coins)
422 1862 PROOF (63/63). Flashy, but lightly hairlined and abraded. An iridescent sea-green toning has begun to form at the rims on both sides. Good eye appeal for the grade. Mintage: 550 Proofs.
423 1862 PROOF (63/63)*. Deep sea-green and blue-grey toning sur¬ rounds golden centers. Lightly hairlined, yet with a refreshing, original appearance, (photo)
424 1863 PROOF (60/60)*. Dullish smokey-grey obverse. Just 460 Pro¬ ofs struck.
425 1 864 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Frosty, with some milky gold toning on either side. Well struck and with no unusually deep marks or problems. Very scarce in this condition and much rarer than a Pro¬ of of similar grade. One of only 93,600 business strikes and recogniz¬ ed as one of the tougher dates in the series (as are most of the Civil War era dates), (photo)
426 1 864 PR-60/60 cleaned*, but now nicely retoned, an 1 872 PR 60/60*, and an 1875 PR 60/60*, silvery grey toning. (Total: 3 coins)
427 1864 PROOF (63/63)*. Speckled gold and lilac toning appears over deeply mirrored surfaces. The strike is superb and the surfaces are free of marks. A few light hairlines are present on the obverse, but these are well-hidden by the toning, (photo)
428 1 864 PROOF (63/63)*. Reflective surfaces show some light hairlin¬ ing. All of this is overlaid with a smokey, olive toning, (photo)
429 1865-S MINT STATE (62/62)*. A very rare date in this lofty grade. Uniformly toned in silvery-grey colors. Current price guides list this at about five times the price of a common No Motto type, (photo)
430 1866 PR 60/60*, clouds of milky toning appear on both sides, an 1868 PR 60/60*, attractively toned in gold, but lightly hairlined, and an 1876 PR 60/60, toned in deep, steel-grey shades; rather heavi¬ ly hairlined. (Total: 3 coins)
43 1 1 867 PROOF (63/63)*. Light handling is discemable under smokey steel-grey toning. Just 625 Proofs coined, (photo)
432 1869 PROOF (63/63)*. Deeply mirrored under a silky, sky-blue patina. Mintage: 600 Proofs, (photo)
433 1872 PROOF (63/63)*. Bright, with a deep, hard, metallic ap¬ pearance. Toned in silver.
434 1872 PROOF (64/64)*. Two-toned obverse surfaces encircled in a rich violet coloration. The reverse displays lighter violet and tur¬ quoise highlights surrounding the peripheral devices, (photo/
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Liberty Seated Quarters (cent ’d)
435 1872 PROOF v64 64 * If we went by color alone, this piece would grade MS-67! The strike and luster are equally as strong. In tact, the surfaces aren’t that far behind either. This piece is one of the prettiest Quarters in the sale, (photo)
436 1 872-CC EXTREME LY FINE (40/40)*. A nice circulated exam¬ ple of one of the toughest dates of the entire series. A true collector oriented coin.
437 1873 No Arrows PROOF (64/64)*. Highly reflective mirror sur¬ faces toned in deep violet hues which lighten towards the centers. 600 Proofs of the No Motto type were struck, (photo)
438 1873 No Arrows PROOF (65/65)*. Closed 3 (as are all the No Ar¬ rows Proofs). The frosty white centers of this Gem are surrounded by multi-colored peripheral toning. The obverse shows good cameo contrast, while the reverse is more uniformly brilliant. Naturally, the strike is exceptional and the overall quality is excellent. Although the mintage of this date is almost identical to those of the With Ar¬ rows Type, it usually sells for only half to two-thirds the price. In actuality, this piece should be just as expensive because of the low total mintage of the Closed 3 variety, (photo)
439 1874-S Arrows at Date MINT STATE (62/62)*. Steel toned, with some bright violet undertones in the protected areas. This is a scarce date in a short-lived Type, and one which is difficult to find in vir¬ tually any Mint State condition. Even with the few light abrasions in the obverse field, this is a condition-census item.
440 1876 MINT STATE (66/66)*. A satiny, silvery-grey example, ac¬
cented by rose-gold and iridescent-blue overtones, (photo)
441 1876 PROOF (64/64)*. Milky toned, with some cameo contrast beneath the toning, (photo)
442 1876 PROOF (65/65)*. Peripheral toning accents the cameo obverse. Rich multi-colored hues adorn the reverse. From our December Dallas sale of two years ago. (photo)
443 1879 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Frosty white in the centers and ton¬ ed to pastel shades of violet at the rims. The surfaces display a deep, satiny luster which is very original and appealing. There is no ques¬ tion that this is a business strike, therefore making it much more desirable (and valuable) than a Proof example of this year. Mintage: 13,600 business strikes, (photo)
444 1 880 PROOF (63/63)*. Violet and sky-blue colors blend in a sheet of pastel toning over both sides of this lovely coin. The strike is ex¬ cellent and the underlying surfaces display a full, Proof brilliance. This piece has legitimate claims to the 64 grade. Mintage: 1355 Proofs out of a total mintage of just 14,955 pieces, (photo)
445 1880 PROOF (65/65)*. The obverse of this Gem exhibits a deep, satiny brilliance more commonly associated with the business strike Quarters. The reverse, on the other hand, is covered by a uniform layer of hazy, golden-silver toning. The surfaces are immaculate, without any hairlines, marks or lintmarks. The overall quality is inspirational. This date is under considerable pressure from date collectors, who find the 13,600 business strikes rather elusive in high grades, (photo)
446 1 884 PROOF 62/62)*. Some rather heavy hairlining is covered by a layer of milky-gold toning, (photo)
447 1887 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Burnt-gold peripheral toning sur¬ rounds milky centers. Despite a few light hairlines, this is a bright, well-struck example of the issue, (photo)
448 1889 PROOF (62/62)*. A beautiful cameo example of this date, showing strong, black-and-white contrast between the frosty white devices and the deeply mirrored fields. Some faint hairlines are visi¬ ble on the obverse; the reverse is virtually perfect. The great eye appeal should add to the value of this piece. Mintage: 711 pieces, (photo)
449 1889 PROOF (65/65)*. Formerly Lot 549 in our 1987 Mid-Winter
ANA Sale, where it was described as follows: “Golden obverse patina. The reverse is gorgeously toned in rose violet shades. Faint obverse hairlines but ever so flashy.” (photo)
450 1890 MINT STATE (62/62)*. Brilliant, with hints of Prooflike sur¬
faces on the obverse. Most of the details are well-struck up and the reverse shows a good cartwheel effect. Barely toned in whispers of milky-white.
45 1 1890 MINT STATE (66/66)*. A gem quality example with vibrant
luster and attractive toning framing the central devices, (photo)
452 1890 PROOF (64/64)*. Watery Proof surfaces toned in a milky
orange-lilac hue. One of only 590 Proofs coined, (photo)
453 1890 PROOF (65/65)*. A breath-taking cameo example with in¬
credibly deep contrast. A bright iridescent golden toning appears over most of the coin, but the effigy of Liberty is completely un¬ toned and a frosty white. This is a remarkably well-preserved coin, (photo)
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Liberty Seated Quarters (cont’d)
454 1891 MINT STATE (63/63)*. A frosty white, near-Gem example. The reverse on this piece is of particularly high quality. Essentially untoned, (photo)
455 1891 PROOF (60/60)*. Mottled, cloudy obverse surface; fully brilliant on the reverse. Proof mintage of 600 pieces.
456 1891-S MINT STATE (65/65)*. Satiny and choice. Final year of issue for the Seated Liberty design, (photo)
BARBER QUARTERS
457 1 892 MS 60/60*, golden centers surrounded by deep, steel and sea- green toning. Actually quite nice, but rather lackluster, and an 1 829 Half Dollar AU 58/58 hairlined* golden toned, with what appears to be original luster on the underlying surfaces. (Total: 2 coins)
458 1892, a 1902 and a 1916-D, each a sharply struck MS 63/63* exam¬ ple. All display light to medium toning. (Total: 3 coins)
459 1892 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Dull, light green toning (possibly PVC contamination) appears over lustrous surfaces, fetches of darker green appear on the obverse.
460 1 892 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Satiny and toned in steel-grey shades. The reverse is very clean and shows some golden highlights in the protected areas.
46 1 1 892 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Satiny surfaces appear beneath a layer of pastel cinnamon and light green colors. A small rim bump is notic¬ ed at 9 o’clock on the reverse. A rather pleasing example of the first year of issue.
462 1892 PROOF (65/65)*. Splendid deep mirror surfaces are com¬
plemented by white cameo devices and alluring russet peripheries . A few very light contact marks. This piece has tremendous eye ap¬ peal! From our 1986 Mid-Winter ANA Sale, (photo)
463 1892-0 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Satiny luster with an average or better striking. Uniform steel-grey color turning to a delicate golden- violet hue in the protected areas, (photo)
464 1893 PR-60/60 cleaned*, an 1895 PR-62/62 retoned*, and a 1915 PR-60/60*. (Total: 3 coins)
465 1893-S MINT STATE (65/65)*. Rich, iridescent shades of lilac and gold pastels appear over satiny smooth surfaces. One of the finest, most original examples we have seen of this date, (photo)
466 1894 PROOF (64/64)*. Steel and pastel toning. Proof mintage of 972 pieces, (photo)
467 1895 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Light obverse abrasions are well- hidden beneath a layer of pastel green toning. The reverse is a full Gem, with incredibly attractive rainbow toning. This piece has great eye appeal.
468 1 896 PROOF (64/64)*. The bright, part -cameo obverse is contrasted by a satiny, lightly hairlined cameo reverse. Basically untoned, ex¬ cept for stray patches of iridescent gold, (photo)
469 1 897 MINT STATE (62/62)*. Satiny and untoned, except for two areas of golden color on the reverse.
470 1897 MINT STATE (66/66)*. If it’s a superb Barber Quarter you
are seeking, then look no further. This awe-inspiring coin combines all of the best attributes a coin can have - superb strike, immaculate surfaces, exceptional color and eye appeal, and deep frosty luster. For all intents and purposes, this coin is unimprovable! (photo)
47 1 1897 PROOF (65/65)*. Moderate two-tone effect under a pale steel- blue toning. One of only 731 Proofs struck, (photo)
472 1899 PROOF (63/65)*. The bright obverse of this piece is overlaid with a deep green and steel coloration; a tear-drop of red appears on Liberty’s jawline. The reverse is toned in the same rich colors at the peripheries and as it approaches the center, it changes to lilac and eventually to an untoned area which allows the full intensity of the underlying fields to blaze through, (photo)
473 1900 PROOF (64/64)*. Glittering Proof surfaces appear beneath a whisper of iridescent, green-gold toning. Except for a few distur¬ bances in the luster on Liberty’s cheek, this coin is essentially flawless. A real flashy beauty, (photo)
474 1900 PROOF (65/65)*. Beautiful multicolored toning surrounds Liberty’s profile, while the reverse is deeply toned in steel-blue and olive-gold shades, (photo)
475 1901 PROOF (65/65)*. Iridescent golden toning covers a bright cameo underneath. The strike is needle-sharp and the overall ap¬ pearance is exceptional . A great coin for the quality-conscious Type buyer, (photo)
476 1901-S VERY GOOD(8/8)*. Choice, defect-free surfaces exhibiting a natural golden-grey color. A very pleasing and collectable exam¬ ple of this 20th century rarity.
477 1901-S VERY FINE (30/30)*. Cleaned long ago and now retoned to a dull silvery grey color, with brick-red highlights in the pro¬ tected areas. This rare item is missing from most collectors’ sets, and this is a good opportunity to fill that hole, (photo)
478 1902-S MINT STATE (64/64)*. Lustrous and well-struck for an S-Mint issue, with speckles of burnt-gold and olive-green on both sides. A totally original, high-grade specimen.
479 1904 PROOF (64/64)*. Satiny, violet shades rest atop deeply mir¬ rored surfaces. One or two faint obverse hairlines keep this other¬ wise deserving coin out of the Gem class. Mintage: 670 Proofs, (photo)
480 1905 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Toned in uniform, hazy gold shades.
481 1905 PROOF (63/63)*. Bright, untoned, and rather heavily hairlined on the obverse, (photo)
482 1905 PROOF (64/64)*. Traces of sea-green toning appear in the pro¬ tected areas on either side. The rest of the coin is flashy white and untoned, (photo)
483 1906 PROOF (63/63)*. Dirty, green-gold toning rests atop bright, but lightly hairlined surfaces. Mintage: 675 Proofs.
484 1906-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. Deeply struck and lustrous with just a hint of golden obverse toning. A choice example of this in¬ itial year Denver product, (photo)
485 1907-D MINT STATE (63/63)*. Satiny white and untoned.
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Lot 479 190425c PR 64/64
Lot 481 190525c PR 63/63
Lot 482 190525c PR 64/64
Lot 484 1906-D25c MS 65/65
Lot 489 1913-S25c MS 64/64
Lot 490 191425c MS 66/66
Lot 494 1916-D25c MS 63/63
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Lot 505 191825c MS 64/64
Lot 506 191925c MS 64/64
Lot 511 192125c MS 65/65
Lot 515 1924-D25c MS 65/65
Lot 516 192525c MS 65/65
Lot 520 1926-D25c MS 65/65
Lot 521 1926-D25c MS 66/66
Lot 523 192725c MS 64/64
Lot 526 1927-D25c MS 65/65
Lot 533 192925c MS 65/65
Lot 535 192925c MS 65/65
Lot 539 1929-S25c MS 65/65
Lot 540 1929-S25c MS 65/65
Lot 542 193025c MS 64/64
Lot 543 1930-S25c MS 64/64
Lot 545 1930-S25c MS 65/65
Lot 551 179550c EF 40/40
Lot 557 181850c MS 60/63
Lot 555 180650c MS 61/61
Lot 560 182150c MS 63/63
Lot 561 182150c MS 64/64
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Barber Quarters (cont ’d)
486 1907-0 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Satiny, with a deep, frosty luster. Barely toned in a whisper of silvery-grey color. Way above average for the issue.
487 1908 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Satiny and untoned.
488 1909-0 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Satiny luster is highlighted by violet toning in the protected areas. Very well struck for a New Orleans mint product.
489 1913-S MINT STATE (64/64)*. A very flashy example of this scarce
date, with almost Prooflike tendencies. Mottled gold and steel ton¬ ing appears on the obverse; the reverse is mostly golden in color. The strike is superb and the surfaces are just a mark or two away from the Gem class. Advanced collectors will appreciate the rarity offered by this piece, (photo)
490 1914 MINT STATE (66/66)*. A razor sharp example, the unton¬ ed surfaces abounding in satiny luster, (photo)
491 1915 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Well toned, more deeply on the obverse.
492 1915-D MINT STATE (63/63)*. Satiny, with just a touch of milky- gold color on either side.
493 1915-D MINT STATE (63/63)*. Ample luster appears beneath a dull golden toning. The surfaces are actually cleaner than one might expect on a coin of this grade.
494 1916-D MINT STATE (63/63)*. Satiny luster radiates out from beneath a layer of burnt-gold toning. Nice and original, (photo)
504 1917-D Type Two ALMOST UNCIRCULATED '58 58 • l ull original luster. Just the slightest rub on Miss Liberty’s knee.
505 1918 MINT STATE (64/64). Full Head*. A satiny, lightly toned specimen bordering on choice quality, (photo)
506 1919 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Delightful rose-gold patina in the protected areas of the obverse, lightening across the reverse to a uniform golden color. Frosty and bold, (photo)
507 1919 MINT STATE (64/64). Full Head*. Partial wire rim. Bright, virtually mark-free surfaces.
508 1920 MS 62/62*, 25% full head, and a 1929 MS 65/65 Full Head*, golden toned and semi-Prooflike. (Total: 2 coins)
509 1920-S MINT STATE (63/63)*.
510 1920-S MS 63/65, ANACS F-3641-X for grade and authenticity dated 10/17/85. Lot 470 from the September, 1987 Long Beach Sale; and a 1935-S MS 64/64*. (Total: 2 coins)
511 1921 MINT STATE (65/65). Full Head*. Deeply lustrous with golden toning at the rims. A choice example of this elusive, lower mintage date, (photo)
5 1 2 1924 MINT STATE (63/63). Full Head*. Evenly toned in soft golden hues.
513 1924-D MINT STATE (64/64)*. Lilac and gold pastels delicately cover the obverse. Slight weakness in Liberty’s head and at the top of the date.
514 1924-D MINT STATE (64/64)*. A decent strike draped in milky white patina.
5 1 5 1924-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. A choice, delicately toned exam¬ ple notable for its particularly bold striking, (photo)
516 1925 MINT STATE (65/65). Full Head*. Choice and attractive with scattered specks of russet iridescence attesting to its originali¬ ty. (photo)
517 1926 MINT STATE (64/64). Full Head*. A virtual gem, fully original with russet and apple-green iridescence along the reverse border.
518 1926-D MINT STATE (63/63)*. A typical strike dripping with mint luster.
519 1926-D MINT STATE (64/64)*. A whisper of golden-violet patina covers the frosty obverse surface.
STANDING LIBERTY QUARTERS
495 1916 FINE (12/12)*. Steel-grey with traces of golden toning in the recessed areas. An affordable, defect-free specimen.
496 1917 Type One MS 62/62*, frosty and razor sharp beneath pale golden-steel toning; and a 1930 MS 63/63 Full Head*. (Total: 2 coins)
497 1917 Type One MINT STATE (63/63)*. A needle sharp, rose-gold specimen boasting a deep, satiny luster.
498 1917 Type One MINT STATE (64/64)*. Subdued steel-grey obverse. Pale violet highlights on either side.
499 1917 Type One MINT STATE (64/64). Full Head*. Vibrant satiny luster.
500 1917-D Type One MINT STATE (63/63). Full Head*. Scattered russet iridescence.
501 1917-DType One MINT STATE(64/64). Full Head*. Rich golden- grey toning with deeper charcoal highlights surrouding the eagle and about the perimeter. Pleasing and original, (photo)
502 1917-S Type One MS 60/63*, Lot 476 from B & R’s Paxman Sale in November, 1974, and a 1917 Type Two MS 63/63*, satiny and untoned. (Total: 2 coins)
503 1917 Type Two MINT STATE (63/63). Full Head*. Golden toned obverse.
520 1926-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. An outstanding ’26-D, extremely well struck for the date with full, original luster in evidence, (photo)
521 1926-D MINT STATE (66/66)*. Creamy silvery-gold surfaces outlined in russet iridescence, (photo)
522 1927 MINT STATE (64/64). Full Head*. Toned a uniform golden- grey color.
523 1927 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Boldly struck and only a few pin¬ point marks from gem quality. Partially toned in mottled golden iridescence, (photo)
524 1927 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Virtually complete detail beneath creamy toning.
525 1927-D MINT STATE (63/63). Full Head*.
526 1927-D MINT STATE (65/65). Full Head*. Pale violet toning atop satiny surfaces. Though Liberty’s head is full, other high point definition is lacking, (photo)
527 1928 MINT STATE (64/64)*. A bold, highly lustrous specimen.
528 1928 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Cloudy obverse patina.
529 1928-D MINT STATE (63/63)*. Pale golden toning encircles the central devices.
530 1928-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. Intense luster under soft golden- violet hues.
Standing Liberty Quarters (cont’d)
531 1928-S MINT STATE (63/65)*. A sparkling, lightly toned exam¬ ple, easily choice but for a trivial obverse pin scratch at 5:00.
532 1929 MINT STATE (64/64). Full Head*. Traces of apple-green iridescence along the rims.
533 1929 MINT STATE (65/65). Full Head*. Deep, natural toning blankets this high quality specimen, (photo)
534 1929 MINT STATE (65/65). Full Head*. Gorgeous satiny luster displaying strong eye appeal and originality.
535 1929 MINT STATE (65/65). Full Head*. An exquisite specimen struck with exceptional boldness and toned in glorious iridescent splashes. Perhaps the prettiest Standing Liberty Quarter in the sale, (photo)
536 1929-D MINT STATE (62/62)*. Shimmering luster under patches of rose-gold toning.
537 1929-D MINT STATE (64/64)*. Milky obverse toning combined with a pleasing golden coloration across the reverse surface.
538 1929-D MINT STATE (64/64)*.
539 1929-S MINT STATE (65/65). Creamy mint luster beautifully ac¬ cented by traces of golden and apple-green iridescence visible on either side. ANACS F-9426-W for grade and authenticity dated 10/07/85. (photo)
540 1929-S MINT STATE (65/65)*. Mark-free surfaces which, on the obverse, exhibit a subtle silvery-grey patina, (photo)
541 1930 MINT STATE (63/63)*. A virtual full strike.
542 1930 MINT STATE (64/64). Full Head*. Frosty and original. A few faint obverse marks prohibit a higher grade, (photo)
543 1930-S MINT STATE (64/64). Full Head*, (photo)
544 1930-S MINT STATE (65/65). Full Head*. Rose-gold pastels highlight this creamy, original specimen.
545 1930-S MINT STATE (65/65)*. Satiny and untoned, (photo)
WASHINGTON QUARTERS
546 1935-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. Radiant luster beneath lovely golden hues.
547 1936-D MINT STATE (63/63)*. Golden toning about the reverse border. A scarce modem issue.
548 1936-S MINT STATE (66/66)*. Milky obverse patina.
549 1938-S MINT STATE (65/65)*. A choice specimen, the obverse draped in creamy golden-steel patina.
EARLY HALF DOLLARS
550 1795 VERY FINE (20/20)*. 0-104, R.4. Bright steel-grey surfaces, with deep blue and soft golden accents about the obverse devices. Faint adjustment marks along the obverse border. A sharp, evenly worn example.
551 1795 EXTREMELY FINE (40/40)*. 0-113, R.4. Steel-grey sur¬ faces deepening to russet and charcoal about the stars and letter¬ ing. Minor obverse scuffmess and weakness of strike in Miss Liber¬ ty’s upper curls. Diagnostic die lump between the date and star 15. (photo)
552 1801 VG 8/8*, 0-101, R.4. Variegate grey toning. First year of Heraldic Eagle type and one of just 30,289 minted, and an 1806 VF 20/20*, O- 1 1 5, R. 1 . Pointed top 6, stem through claw. A hairlin- ed, light grey specimen with diagnostic die break at the base of the date through the first five stars. (Total: 2 coins)
553 1805 EXTREMELY FINE (40/40)*. O-106, R.4. VCfcll defined with rose-gold and apple-green iridescent highlights in the stars and let¬ tering. Diagonal adjustment marks through Liberty s curls, a couple extending to the border at top.
554 1806 EXTREMELY FINE (40/40)*. 0-116, R.3. Pbinted top 6, stem through claw. The late die state of this golden and steel -grey example has resulted in poor definition through the centers. Much of the original luster, though, remains in the recessed areas.
555 1806 MINT STATE (61/61)*. 0-120, R.4. Smokey-grey toning
covers both sides. The underlying surfaces appear lustrous and the details are good, especially on the reverse. Coins of this calibre are rare, indeed, and usually generate considerable excitement among Type collectors and advanced variety collectors. This piece has the original “look” for which everyone is searching, (photo)
556 1811 AU 55/55*, satiny luster under pale golden toning, an 1829 AU 58/58*, a well struck piece, lightly toned at the obverse border, and an 1831 AU 58/58*, delicately toned in soft pastel hues. (Total: 3 coins)
557 1818 MINT STATE (60/63)*. 0-104, R.3. Deep iridescent-blue and lilac toning surrounds Miss Liberty’s profile and blankets the reverse. Lot 528 from B & R’s Paxman Sale in November, 1974. (photo)
558 1818/7 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (55/55)*. O-102a, R.2. Bright silvery luster. Upper loop of final 8 nearly filled.
559 1819 MS 60/60*, a razor sharp strike toned in a blend of golden- violet and iridescent-blue shades, and an 1826 AU 58/58*, full original luster beneath a uniform, highly appealing golden toning. Just a trace of facial friction removes this lovely piece from mint state classification. (Total: 2 coins)
560 1821 MINT STATE (63/63)*. 0-105, R. 1 . Extremely lustrous and quite well struck. The steel-grey and russet surfaces are accented by an iridescent blue about the borders. A most appealing exam¬ ple of this popular 19th century type, (photo)
561 1821 MINT STATE (64/64)*. 0-103, R.2. Uniformly toned in
iridescent blends of steel-blue and lilac shades. The strike is good and the cartwheel luster beneath the surfaces appears strong and undisturbed, (photo)
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Early Half Dollars (cont’d)
562 1821 MINT STATE (64/64)*. 0-105, R.l. Extremely sharp
throughout including full radials on the stars. Colorful blue and sea-green iridescence frames the light silvery-grey centers. Tinges of russet toning are also seen about the eagle, (photo)
563 1 822 AU 58/58*, peripheral obverse toning with hazy reverse pastels. Planchet flaw from left wing to border between UN in UNITED, an 1834 AU 58/58*, and an 1836 Lettered Edge EF 45/45*, modest hairline scratches on the obverse. Toned about the stars and letter¬ ing. (Total: 3 coins)
564 1823 MS 60/60*, 0-107, R. 1 , an 1 825 MS 60/60*, dullish steel-violet coloration with sea-green and orange iridescence about the devices, and an 1832 AU 50/50*, O-101a, R.3. Variety indentified by a massive die break from the olive leaves through the left wing. (Total: 3 coins)
565 1823 MINT STATE (63/63)*. 0-103, R.l. Rich golden-russet and violet-grey centers are outlined in blue and green iridescence. Ver¬ tical die lines between the eagle’s left wing and head, (photo)
566 1824 MS 60/60*, double profile. Exceedingly lustrous with pleas¬ ing iridescent toning about the edges, an 1827 MS 60/60*, sharply defined golden-steel surfaces; and an 1832 MS 60/60*, richly ton¬ ed in mottled greyish-tan and olive-gold colors. (Total: 3 coins)
567 1824 MINT STATE (65/65)*. 0-117, R.l. An exquisite, boldly
defined specimen, spectacularly toned and bursting with mint luster. Colors on this magnificent piece range from rich golden-violet to turquoise and apple-green in the protected areas, (photo)
568 1825 MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-116, R.l. Lustrous, with a good cartwheel effect underneath a uniform layer of satiny lilac and sea- green toning. Softly struck on the upper left reverse (as is usual for this variety). A lovely, original example of the variety, (photo)
569 1826 MS 60/60*, toned in hazy, mottled shades of steel-grey and rose-gold, an 1831 MS 60/60*, rich autumn hues dominate this typically struck specimen. Reverse rim nick at 12:00; and an 1834 MS 60/63*, squiggly hairline scratch from Liberty’s neck to her shoulder. (Total: 3 coins)
570 1826 MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-110, R.3. This attractive exam¬ ple has acquired a lovely steel-blue peripheral toning, with some golden highlighting towards the center of the coin. The strike is good and the luster is above-average. The only mark worth men¬ tioning is a small ding on Liberty’s bust, midway between the drapery and her throat, (photo)
571 1826 MINT STATE (63/63). O-l 18. Exceedingly lustrous and (>>10 Minute hairline scratch from border through stars 8 and 9.
572 1826 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Fully brilliant with excellent high point definition. A perfect type coin for those that shy away from toned examples.
573 1827, an 1830 and an 1834, all AU 58/58* specimens ranging from brilliant to modestly toned. (Total: 3 coins)
574 1827 MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-146, R.3. The toning on this piece captures virtually every color of the rainbow and scatters them over the surfaces. A few light marks may be seen on either side, yet the overall quality is more consistent with the 63 grade. Certainly, the luster and original appearance of this coin is much nicer than one would expect on a 62 coin. Great eye appeal, (photo)
575 1827 MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-104, R. 1 . Bright, colorful, irides¬ cent toning rests atop deeply lustrous surfaces. The strike and eye appeal are well above-average for this issue. Although the variety is common, it is seldom seen in such lofty grades.
576 1828 MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-104, R.3. Beautifully toned with stunning electric-blue iridescence at the rims. The obverse may have been lighdy wiped, but the impressive color limits this distraction, (photo)
577 1829 MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-119, R.2. Sharply struck and displaying a hard silvery-grey brilliance. Soft golden-violet toning covers the right half of the obverse. Traces of similar coloration about the reverse perimeter.
578 1829 MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-116, R.4. Once gently cleaned on the obverse surface, but since retoning to a steel-grey color with russet and turquoise accents, (photo)
579 1829 MINT STATE (63/63). Prooflike*. An unusual item which possesses an almost medallic appearance due to the Prooflike sur¬ faces and the strong strike. A deep olive toning has formed in the protected areas, further highlighting the lettering and devices. A top-notch coin for the advanced collector, (photo)
580 1829 MINT STATE (63/63). O-l 12, R. 1. Attractive steel-blue and rose- violet surfaces of considerable prooflike depth. A couple of stars show flatness, but otherwise extremely sharp, (photo)
581 1830 MINT STATE (63/63)*. 0-103, R.l. Full cartwheel luster framed in rich burnt-orange and blue iridescence. A flashy type specimen, (photo)
582 1830 MINT STATE (64/64)*. 0-108, R. 1 . A sharply struck, richly toned specimen gleaming with underlying mint luster, (photo)
583 1832 ALMOSTUNCIRCULATED(55/55)*. A well struck example toned in rich shades of turquoise, rose and golden-violet.
584 1832 MINT STATE (62/62)*. O-l 18, R. 1 . The dark face of Liber¬ ty is surrounded by iridescent blue, sea-green and lilac peripheral toning. The reverse shows similar toning at the rims, while the center is a bright golden color. Well-struck and fully lustrous, (photo)
585 1832 MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-102, R. 1 . Burnt-orange iridescence hugs the peripheral devices of this golden-steel toned specimen.
586 1832 MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-106, R.l. Mottled grey and irides¬ cent toning, subduing the underlying luster.
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Early Half Dollars - Liberty Seated Half Dollars
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Lot 565 182350c MS 63/63
Lot 567 182450c MS 65/65
Lot 568 182550c MS 62/62
Lot 570 182650c MS 62/62
Lot 574 182750c MS 62/62
Lot 576 182850c MS 62/62
Lot 578 182950c MS 62/62
Lot 579 182950c MS 63/63
Lot 581 183050c MS 63/63
Lot 580 182950c MS 63/63
Lot 591
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183350c MS 64/64
Lot 593 183450c MS 62/62
Lot 597 1836
Reeded Edge 50c MS 60/60
Lot 595 1835 50c MS 64/64
Lot 598 183750c MS 64/64
Lot 601 1839 50c MS 63/63
Lot 600 1839-0 50c AU 55/55
Lot 606 185650c MS 63/63
Lot 607 1856-0 50c MS 63/63
Lot 608 185750c PR 64/64
Lot 610 185950c PR 63/63
Early Half Dollars (cont ’d)
587 1832 MINT STATE (65/65)*. 0-102, R. 1. A glittering Gem, with
bright, hard luster beneath a layer of iridescent sea-green and red- gold toning. In terms of color and eye appeal, this is one of the most attractive Bust Half Dollars in this sale, (photo)
588 1833 MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-112, R. 1. Finely hairlined obverse beneath cloudy steel and rose-gold toning which blankets either side.
589 1833 MINT STATE (63/63)*. 0-107, R.3. Scattered weakness as seems normal for the variety. Lustrous golden-grey surfaces with no mentionable problems.
590 1833 MINT STATE (63/63)*. 0-102, R.2. An especially sharp strike overlaid in a rich golden-steel color, with golden and sea-green highlights, (photo)
591 1833 MINT STATE (63/63)*. 0-106, R.2. Frosty silvery-grey sur¬ faces showing only localized weakness in the stars and legend. Scat¬ tered toning, at or near the borders, (photo)
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592 1833 MINT STATE (64/64)*. 0-108, R.l. Splendid satiny luster made more impressive by a beautiful layer of pinkish-gold and blue pastel toning. A borderline gem sure to please even the fussiest Bust Half Dollar nut. (photo)
593 1 834 MINT STATE (62/62)*. O- 1 16, R. 1 . Dazzling semi-prooflike luster. Hazy pastel shades adorn the reverse surface, (photo)
594 1834 MINT STATE (63/63)*. 0-120, R.4. Golden toned obverse with steel-blue accents on the highest points. Untoned, highly lustrous reverse.
595 1835 MINT STATE (64/64)* 0-103, R.2. Normal striking weakness through the centers is easily overlooked because of the impressive array of golden-tan and iridescent toning. Lustrous and highly appealing, (photo)
596 1836 Lettered Edge MINT STATE (62/62)*. 0-122, R.l. Abold, untoned specimen with fully unbroken luster.
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597 1836 Reeded Edge MINT STATE (60/60)*. From our 1988 ANA
Sale, where it was described as follows: “Previously catalogued as the ‘First December Strike Recorded!’, alluding to the 200 pieces struck in the latter part of December 1 836 on the Mint ’s new steam presses under the old standard of 208 grains. The placement of this coin in that category is based upon its weight of 207. 1 grains, which is higher than the new standard of 206.25 grains put into effect in 1837. ‘As the few pieces struck in 1836 were apparently released by the Mint itself to any interested visitors as examples of the new steam coinage, nearly all are circulated enough to make identifica¬ tion by weight almost impossible.’ Because the differences in the weight are indeed small, one requires a Mint State example to pro¬ ve definitely that a given coin came from either the 1836 or 1837 strikings. Further, because Mint State examples are so very rare, only a few coins have been definitely assigned to either category. This piece is significant for two reasons - it s grade and the fact that it is the first coin definitely attributable to the 1836 minting of only 200 pieces!” (photo)
598 1837 MINT STATE (64/64)*. A breathtaking Reeded Edge Half exhibiting frosty, naturally toned surfaces. The strike is basically sharp, save for a hint of softness along the lower reverse border. Lot 656 from Stack’s March, 1984 Sale and a coin which should stir considerable interest among floor bidders, so splendid and original is its appearance, (photo)
599 1839 MINT STATE (62/62)*. Toned in silvery-grey and olive col¬ ors. The stars on the left side of the obverse are softly struck, yet the balance of the coin is nicely detailed . This date is quite scarce in such a high grade.
600 1839-0 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (55/55)*. A needle sharp strike which has been unfortunately cleaned, leaving the silvery- grey surfaces finely hairlined. Still, a very popular New Orleans issue in a higher grade than is typically encountered, (photo)
LIBERTY SEATED HALF DOLLARS
60 1 1839 With Drapery MINT STATE (63/63)*. Light golden, sea-green and lavender toning on this scarce issue. A lustrous piece with an above-average strike, (photo)
602 1843 AU 50/50, toned. ANACS MQK084 for grade and authen¬ ticity, an 1846 AU 50/50*, hazy steel-grey and dullish-orange col¬ oration, and an 1854 Arrows AU 58/58*, retoned in deep multicolored hues. (Total: 3 coins)
603 1845 MINT STATE (63/63). lightly cleaned*. Frosty white and un¬ toned, except for a small spot of color on the right side of the reverse. Nicely struck and considerably above-average in spite of the clean¬ ing (which is not readily apparent).
604 1853 Arrows and Rays ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (58/58)*. A satiny borderline unc. displaying boldly struck, untoned surfaces. Perfectly suited for type.
605 1854 Arrows at Date MINT STATE (63/63)*. From our 1985 P.R. Franchville Sale. Bright, with a deep, metallic luster. Struck on a lightly striated planchet. Scarce Type.
606 1856 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Fully struck with frosty luster that is overlaid by a layer of golden-brown patina. A sharp, essentially choice No Motto Half Dollar, (photo)
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Liberty Seated Halt Dollars (cont’d)
60" 1856-0 MINT STATE (63 63'* Fully lustrous with a pale violet
urn about the obverse periphery. Sharply defined within the centers, but a hint a softness can be seen in some of the stars and lettering. Lot 642 from B & R's Paxman Sale in November, 1974. (photo)
608 1857 PROOF (64/64)*. Watery mirrored surfaces overlaid, on the
obverse, in a mixture of steel-violet and golden-orange. The reverse exhibits more vivid iridescent shades of bright-rose, electric-blue and fiery-orange. A flashy example of this very scarce early Proof issue, one of less than 20 pieces reportedly extant, (photo)
609 1858 PROOF (60/60). Cleaned*. One of the scarcest Proof emis¬ sions of this series, and actually the first date which was officially offered to the general public (it was possible to obtain Proofs of earlier dates, but these were special items generally struck to order or for presentation). Therefore, this piece has additional, special significance beyond its grade and rarity. This example has been light¬ ly hairlined on the obverse from an old cleaning; the reverse ap¬ pears to have been spared this treatment. Both sides are now toned in a mottled golden color. Despite the problems, this is a very scarce and desirable coin.
610 1 859 PROOF (63/63)*. Bright Proof surfaces appear under a uniform layer of iridescent sky-blue and golden toning. This piece lacks ex¬ cessive hairlines and marks, and is actually quite attractive for a coin of this grade and date. Much scarcer than the later date Pro¬ ofs, but not quite as scarce as the 1858. (photo)
611 1859 PROOF (63/63)*. A watery Proof specimen overlaid in bland violet-grey and steel-blue toning. Scattered hairlines visible when closely examined. Average or better quality from one of these early Proof issues, (photo)
612 1859 PROOF (66/66)*. A beautiful mixture of olive-gold and sea-
green iridescence covers the obverse, while the rose-violet reverse is accented by bluish-green coloration on the eagle. Faint contact marks in the obverse field, but the flash and brilliance of this early Proof issue more than atones for these, (photo)
613 1861 PROOF (60/60). Cleaned* and eventually retoned in a dullish golden-steel finish. Proof mintage of an even 1,000 pieces.
614 1861-0 MS-60/60*, lustrous, but softly struck near the rims. Popular because of its Civil War status and its close association with the Con¬ federate Half Dollars, an 1868-S MS-60/60*, an unusually bright example of this date, with deep luster and a touch of light, milky toning, and an 1876-S MS-60/60*, lilac peripheral toning. The sur¬ faces are lustrous but lightly abraded. (Total: 3 coins)
615 1861-0 PROOF (60/60). An intricately detailed specimen displaying watery brilliance. Deep violet and iridescent-blue toning, mainly in the protected areas. A coin which the prospective buyer should definitely inspect, for only six branch mint proofs are listed by Breen, (photo)
6 1 6 1862-S MINT STATE (64/64)*. Frosty luster cavorts beneath mold¬ ed sea-green and lilac tones. The strike is superb and the luster emanates from the surfaces in a dazzling cartwheel effect. Some light granularity in the planchet is visible near Liberty’s head and right arm. This is easily one of the finest known examples of this underrated date. Formerly Lot 610 in Stack’s March 1973 sale and Lot 710 in Stack’s March 1984 sale. A very rare item, (photo)
617 1863 PROOF (64/64)*. A bright, attractively toned example of this date. The obverse shows some hairlines, while the reverse is vir¬ tually superb. Sea-green toning appears at the peripheries, and the center of the reverse has some lilac highlights. Mintage: a scant 460 Proofs, (photo)
618 1865 PROOF (63/63)*. Toned in deep shades of smokey, steel-blue colors. Underneath the toning, some light hairlines are visible on the obverse. Otherwise, the quality is excellent and the overall eye appeal is good. A pleasing example of the scarcer No Motto Type, (photo)
619 1866 PROOF (66/66)*. A virtually perfect example, with needle-
sharp details, impeccable surfaces and remarkable colorations. The strong strike has created a wire rim almost completely around the circumference of the obverse and on part of the reverse rim. The fields are free of marks or hairlines and the overall quality is superb. This piece is sure to please even the fussiest Type buyer. Its original, steel-silver color further enhances its desirability, (photo)
620 1867 PROOF (64/64)*. Sharply struck, with some cameo contrast beneath a layer of iridescent lilac and steel toning. Just a hairline or two from the Gem level. Mintage: 625 Proofs, (photo)
62 1 1 868 PROOF (63/63)*. The deeply mirrored surfaces are overlaid with as deep, uniform blend of dirty gold and steel-blue toning. Light hairlines are visible beneath the toning. One of 600 Proofs struck in this year, (photo)
622 1869 PROOF (63/63)*. Lightly hairlined but not to any excessive degree. The rims have acquired a lovely, original, golden toning. The strike is superb and razor-sharp. Mintage: 600 Proofs, (photo)
623 1 871 PROOF (63/63)*. A flashy, white example with strong cameo contrast. Some cloudy toning is present on the lower reverse while the rest of the coin is untoned. Lightly hairlined. (photo)
624 1871 PROOF (63/63)*. Red-gold highlights blend with even, steel- grey toning to create a pleasing, attractive appearance. The underly¬ ing surfaces are free of marks and all but the most trivial of hairlines. Overall, this is an outstanding example of the grade, (photo)
625 1 872 PROOF (62/62)*. A light, cameo example with hints of lilac toning on both sides. Lightly hairlined, but only minimally so. Min¬ tage: 950 Proofs, (photo)
626 1873 Arrows at Date PROOF (64/64)*. A bright, glittering exam¬ ple, with frosty devices and watery Proof fields. The fields are a dazzling sky-blue color, and a golden highlighting appears over both sides. Very attractive, very scarce, and very popular because of the short life of this Type. In fact, one has to choose a coin out of the total mintage of only 1250 Proofs for the entire Type! Considering that most of the survivors have been cleaned or impaired, this ex¬ ample should be doubly attractive, (photo)
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Liberty Seated Half Dollars (cont ’d)
627 1874 Arrows PROOF (60/60)*. A glittering, but thoroughly hairlin- ed example of this popular, short-lived type, (photo)
628 1876 PROOF (62/62)*. Bright and barely toned, with some cameo contrast. Lightly hairlined, but still attractive enough. Mintage: 1150. (photo)
629 1877 PROOF (62/62)*. An unusual item in that it displays a soft¬ ness of strike usually reserved for business strikes. However, the deeply mirrored surfaces and the strong reverse reveal its Proof status. Sea-green toning rests in the protected areas and hints of lilac under¬ tones appear under a light source. Mintage: only 510 Proofs, (photo)
630 1 878 PROOF (64/64)*. Golden toned over light hairlines. Mintage: 800 Proofs, (photo)
63 1 1879 PROOF (65/65)*. A gorgeous Gem example of this scarce date.
Immaculate surfaces overlaid with a gorgeous blend of rainbow col¬ ors, darkening toward the peripheries. Needle-sharp strike, (photo)
642 1891 PROOF (64 64)*. Reflective surfaces which display a pal« vu.l< i tint about the devices. A mere 600 Proofs were struck this final year of Liberty Seated coinage, (photo)
BARBER HALF DOLLARS
643 1892 MINT STATE (60/60)*. Peripheral toning on the obverse. Deep iridescent toning on the reverse.
644 1892 MINT STATE (60/60)*. Brilliant, with a bold strike.
645 1892 MINT STATE (64/64)*. An exquisitely lustrous coin with mottled original toning, (photo)
646 1 892-0 MINT STATE (60/60)*. Light golden-green toning on this elusive issue, (photo)
647 1894 PROOF (62/62)*. Fully brilliant, with hairlined fields, (photo;
648 1894 PROOF (62/62)*. Deep violet peripheral toning. A coin with more eye-appeal than the grade might indicate.
632 1881 MINT STATE (62/62)*. Sparkling semi-prooflike fields hindered by modest contact marks. Golden-russet toning covers much of the obverse surface with a lighter golden color seen along the reverse perimeter. Just 10,000 business strikes coined, (photo)
633 1881 PROOF (64/64)*. Hazy steel-toned obverse with milky ice- blue patina over the much of the reverse. Popular, low-mintage date, (photo)
634 1882 PROOF (65/65)*. Milky golden toning across the lower obverse. Tiny lint mark between Liberty’s head and staff. Sparkl¬ ing two-toned reverse, (photo)
635 1884 PROOF (64/64)*. Watery steel-grey surfaces showing a few wispy hairlines when examined closely. Miniscule total mintage of 5,275 pieces, (photo)
636 1885 MINT STATE (64/64)*. A satiny, razor sharp example of this scarce business strike issue. The obverse is framed in russet and turquoise toning while the reverse displays similar, but more even¬ ly distributed color, (photo)
637 1885 PROOF (64/64)*. The obverse is subdued by hazy steel-blue and golden toning. Glittering golden-violet reverse. Another limited issue date from the 1880’s, (photo)
638 1885 PROOF (64/64)*. Mottled golden, rose and blue iridescence atop glittering mirror surfaces. Always popular, low-mintage date, (photo)
639 1 886 PROOF (62/62)*. Attractive lavender toning with golden-green accents. Hairlines in the fields account for the technical grade, but this coin exhibits considerably more eye-appeal than most pieces grading PROOF (62/62). (photo)
640 1888 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (50/50). Highly whizzed*. A scarce business issue which at some point experienced an unfor¬ tunate close encounter with a wire brush. Nevertheless, this bold¬ ly struck coin is deceptively attractive.
641 1891 PROOF (62/62)*. Moderate scuffs and hairlines but full Pro¬ of brilliance remains. Black spot between Liberty’s head and staff. One of only 600 Proofs issued, (photo)
649 1894-0 PROOF (64/64)*. Mottled violet-grey toning overlays the
fully reflective surfaces. Branch mint proof issues will always cause discussion, even controversy among numismatists, and this glit¬ tering specimen is no exception. However, the intricate detail and mirror-like finish clearly indicate a special striking of some sort, (photo)
650 1 894-S MINT STATE (63/63)*. Attractive iridescent toning on both sides, (photo)
651 1895 MINT STATE (62/62). A sharply struck coin with russet and violet toning on both sides, (photo)
652 1 895-0 MINT STATE (62/62)*. Lustrous, with a hint of pale golden toning at the periphery. The strike is far above average for this somewhat better issue, (photo)
653 1895-S MINT STATE (60/60). Cleaned*. Mottled pastel toning on this better date.
654 1898 MINT STATE (64/65)*. A choice, intricately detailed specimen, the obverse exhibiting a soft steel-blue and golden patina. Dazzling, fully brilliant reverse, (photo)
655 1898-0 MINT STATE (64/64)*. Smokey steel-grev toning subdues the hard brilliance of this boldly struck example.
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Seated Half Dollars - Barber Half Dollars
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Lots 611 -652
Lot 611 185950c PR 63/63
Lot 612 185950c PR 66/66
Lot 615 1861-0 50c PR 60/60
Lot 616 1862-S 50c MS 64/64
Lot 617 1863 50c PR 64/64
Lot 618 186550c PR 63/63
Lot 619 186650c PR 66/66
Lot 620 186750c PR 64/64
Lot 621 186850c PR 63/63
Lot 622 186950c PR 63/63
Lot 623 187150c PR 63/63
Lot 624 187150c PR 63/63
Lot 625 187250c PR 62/62
Lot 626
1873 Arrows at Date 50c PR 64/64
Lot 627
1874 Arrows 50c PR 60/60
Lot 628 187650c PR 62/62
Lot 629 187750c PR 62/62
Lot 630 187850c PR 64/64
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188550c PR 64/64
Lot 639 188650c PR 62/62
Lot 641 1891 50c PR 62/62
Lot 642 189150c PR 64/64
Lot 645 189250c MS 64/64
188550c PR 64/64
Lot 646 1892-0 50c MS 60/60
Lot 647 189450c PR 62/62
Lot 649 1894050c PR 64/64
Lot 650 1894-S 50c MS 63/63
Lot 651 189550c MS 62/62
Lot 652 1895-0 50c MS 62/62
Barber Half Dollars (cont’d)
656 1898-0 PROOF (63/63). An important branch-mint proof rarity,
with no more than three examples known. This coin is accompanied by a September 9, 1981 letter of authenticity from Walter Breen, perhaps the world’s leading authority of proof coinage. Breen writes, “This certifies that the accompanying coin is the one I examined at the ANA convention in New Orleans, and I unhesitatingly declare it a genuine 1898-0 half dollar and a proof striking.” Breen cites the striking quality and the proof surfaces as the primary basis for his judgment. Indeed, the coin is exceptionally bold, with deeply mirrored fields. Brilliant, with a hint of light golden toning on the obverse, this piece did suffer from an ill-advised cleaning some time ago. Nevertheless, its importance as an unusual American rarity cannot be overstated, (photo)
657 1899 PROOF (62/62)*. Light golden toning masks most of the hairlines in the fields.
658 1900 PROOF (64/64)*. Spectacular concentric iridescent toning on both sides, (photo)
659 1902 PROOF (60/60)*. Mottled dark toning helps to obscure the rather severe hairlines that populate the fields and devices.
660 1904 PROOF (63/63)*. Rich iridescent toning compensates for minor hairlines, (photo)
661 1904-0 MINT STATE (65/65)*. Pale lavender and golden toning over impeccable surfaces and devices. A lustrous coin with a small area of struck-through die grease bisecting the second star. Very scarce and exceedingly desirable, (photo)
662 1905 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Lustrous surfaces beneath mottled golden toning, (photo)
663 1905 PROOF (64/64)*. A flashy, brilliant proof with a suggestion of light patina, (photo)
664 1905 PROOF (66/66)*. An exquisite proof with lovely mottled irides¬
cent toning on both sides. The technical quality of the surfaces and devices is above reproach, (photo)
665 1905-0 MINT STATE (65/65)*. Lustrous, with attractive mottl¬ ed golden-brown toning. The strike is superior to that usually found on this elusive issue, (photo)
666 1906 MINT STATE (62/62)*. Well-struck, with a hint of light patina.
667 1906 MINT STATE (63/63)*. Brilliant and extremely lustrous, with just a hint of pale golden toning.
668 1906 MINT STATE (64/64)*. A sharply struck coin with a hint of pale golden toning. The fields are semi-prooflikc. photo ,
669 1906-D MS 60/60* with light golden toning and a 191 5- D MS 62 62* with mottled golden-brown toning. (Total: 2 coins.
670 1906-S MINT STATE (67/67)*. Unimprovable quality in a
business-issue Barber Half. Exquisite luster radiates through pastel hues of gold, lavender and sea-green. In addition, this coin possess a remarkable strike and surfaces which are immaculate. An impor¬ tant opportunity for the specialist in Barber coinage, or for one who simply desires a magnificent example of the type, (photo)
671 1907 ALMOST UNCIRCULATED (50/50). A lightly toned ex¬ ample. Accompanied by ANACS certificate BOS013 for authen¬ ticity and grade.
672 1907 PROOF (64/64)*. A boldly struck, deeply mirrored proof with just a hint of light golden patina, (photo)
673 1910 PROOF (64/64)*. Mottled lavender and golden toning over watery proof surfaces. A surprisingly elusive date in such choice condition, (photo)
674 1910 PROOF (65/65)*. Deep watery mirrors w'ith modest two-tone
effect. Hazy steel-violet toning lessens the impact of wispy obverse hairlines. One of just 551 Proofs minted, (photo)
675 1910 PROOF (65/65)*. An unusually choice example of this date.
A black-and-white cameo with attractive golden-brown toning on both sides. The fields and devices boast exceptional quality, (photo)
676 1911 MINT STATE (62/62)*. Violet and pastel toning covers bright¬ ly lustrous surfaces.
677 1912 PROOF (63/63)*. Light golden-brown toning with accents of azure, (photo)
Barber Half Dollars - Walking Liberty Half Dollars
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Lot 654 189850c MS 64/65
Lot 656 1898-0 50c PR 63/63
Lot 662 190550c MS 63/63
Lot 658 190050c PR 64/64
Lot 660 1904 50c PR 63/63
Lot 661 1904-0 50c MS 65/65
Lot 663 190550c PR 64/64
Lot 664 190550c PR 66/66
Lot 665 1905-0 50c MS 65/65
Lot 668 190650c MS 64/64
Lot 670 1906-S 50c MS 67/67
Lot 672 1907 50c PR 64/64
Lot 673 191050c PR 64/64
Lot 674 191050c PR 65/65
Lot 675 191050c PR 65/65
Lot 679 1913 50c PR 64/64
Lot 678 1912 50c PR 64/64
Lot 677 1912 50c PR 63/63
Lot 680 191350c PR 64/64
Lot 681 191350c PR 65/65
Lot 682 1913-D50c MS 65/65
Lot 683 1913-S50c MS 63/63
Lot 684 191550c MS 63/63
Lot 685 1915-D50c MS 64/64
Lot 688 191650c MS 64 64
Lot 691 1916-D50c MS 65/65
Lot 693 191 7-D Obverse 50c MS 63/63
Lot 694 1917-D Reverse 50c MS 63/63
Lot 695 1917-S
Obverse 50c MS 60/60
Lot 696 191850c MS64/64
Lot 716 1937-S50c MS 65/65
Lot 699 1929-D50c MS 63/65
Lot 697 1928-S 50c MS 63 63
Lot 704 1934-S 50c MS 65/65
Lot 712 193750c PR 65/65
Lot 717 1938 50c PR 66 66
Barber Half Dollars (cont’d)
678 1912 PROOF (64/64)*. Light cloudy patina over watery proof sur¬ faces. (photo)
679 1913 PROOF (64/64)*. Mottled violet and lavender toning over watery proof surfaces. Proof half dollars of 191 3 have experienced some date pressure because of the scarcity of choice business strikes, (photo)
680 1913 PROOF (64/64)*. Mottled iridescent toning on both sides. Additionally desirable because of the limited availability of choice business strikes, (photo)
681 1913 PROOF (65/65)*. A truly exceptional example of this very
desirable issue. Lovely iridescent toning over deep proof surfaces which are all but hairline-free, (photo)
682 1913-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. A magnificent specimen, and quite
elusive in such choice condition. Attractive light golden toning covers lustrous surfaces which are delightfully free of the abrasions which typically plague Denver issues. A premium example of both date and type, with a superior strike, (photo)
683 1913-S MINT STATE (63/63)*. A sharply struck, lightly toned ex¬ ample of this better date, (photo)
684 1915 MINT STATE (63/63)*. A lustrous example of this better date. Even pale golden toning on both sides, (photo)
685 1915-D MINT STATE (64/64)*. A sharply struck example with lustrous surfaces beneath light pastel patina, (photo)
686 1915-S MINT STATE (63/63)*. Light golden toning on both sides.
687 1915-S MINT STATE (63/63)*. Mottled golden-brown toning on both sides.
WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLARS
688 1916 MINT STATE (64/64)*. An attractive example of this first- year-of-issue coin. Boldly struck, with pale golden toning, (photo)
689 1916- D MINT STATE (63/63)*. Hazy steel-blue toning with pastel highlights on Miss Liberty.
690 1916-D MINT STATE (63/63)*. Light golden toning on both sides.
691 1916-D MINT STATE (65/65)*. A dazzling example of this first- year-of- issue coin. Frosty luster radiates from beneath pale lavender and golden toning. The fields and devices are pristine. For the col¬ lector who is serious about putting together a superior set of Walkers, (photo)
692 1917 MINT STATE (64/64)* Pale golden and lavender toning
693 1917-D Obverse MINT STATE (63/63)*. A lightly toned example of this elusive issue. Boldly struck, (photo)
694 1917-D Reverse MINT STATE (63/63)*. Light golden and russet toning on both sides of this elusive issue, (photo)
695 191 7-S Obverse MINT STATE (60/60)*. A lightly toned example of this scarce issue. Sharply struck, (photo)
696 1918 MINT STATE (64/64)*. A boldly struck specimen with pale golden toning, (photo)
697 1928-S MINT STATE (63/63)*. Mottled light golden toning. Typical strike, (photo)
698 1929-D MINT STATE (63/63)*. A boldly struck coin with light patina. An attractive example of this better date.
699 1929-D MINT STATE (63/65)*. A sharply struck coin with light golden patina, (photo)
700 1934 MS 64/64*; 1937-S MS 65/65*, milky golden toning; and a