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| Lot # | Date | Variety | Rarity | Grade | Description | Number of Bids | High Bid | Maximum Bid | Total Price | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1808 | O.107a | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | Iridescent grey, gold and auburn toning. Unquestionably original. The surfaces are immaculate save for a minuscule tick on Liberty’s cheek. Undisturbed luster glows beneath the toning. Traces of friction on the chin and neck kept the coin away from a choice mint state designation. We may be sure that it never entered circulation. This is a wonderful 1808. From Bowers & Merena in 2005. Estimate: $4,500 to $5,500 |
7 |
$5,700
Reserve met |
$6,700 | $6,270 |
|
| 2 | 1809 | O.103 | R.2 | PCGS OGH AU 58 CAC | Think blazing luster. Then kick it up a notch. The eye appeal is “off the charts.” I’ve not encountered an `09-103 with a better reverse strike. The left wing, traditionally weak, is all there. The leaves, claws and talons, razor sharp. The surfaces – impeccable. A whisper of cabinet friction on the cheek hardly deserves mention. Private treaty, October 1991. Estimate: $3,000 to $4,000 |
13 |
$4,800
Reserve met |
$5,978 | $5,280 |
|
| 3 | 1809 XXX Edge? | O.108a | R.4+ | PCGS OGH XF 45 CAC | A condition rarity of the first order -- by all accounts the 3rd finest known of the die pair and possibly the finest known of the later die state. The lustrous, beautifully impressed Dosier-Prouty O.108, PCGS AU 53, is the best I’ve seen. NYC dealer Jim O’Donnell had that coin in his case at a 1985 Long Beach Show. I spotted it and immediately passed it to Elton Dosier. Elton died in 1997. Gehring Prouty added the coin to his incomparable collection. When I sold the Prouty collection in 2000 it went to a doyen of the BHNC where it remains today. Dr. Charles Link also owns an 1809 O.108 graded PCGS AU 53. It is plated on PCGS Coin Facts and is generally considered 2nd finest, behind the Dosier-Prouty coin. The coin offered here is the highest graded O.108a. It is softly lustrous throughout, with wholly original, near faultless surfaces. Antique grey toning contributes to its eye appeal. The recently applied CAC sticker was automatic. I’d venture an AU designation were the coin to be offered for grading today. This die pair comes with both XXX and III edges. Early die states generally have the III edge. Later examples, as here, usually have an XXX edge. The coin was encapsulated before PCGS recognized edge varieties and the holder does not allow us to see the edge. The consignor found this prize at New England coin show in 1994. Estimate: $3,500 and up |
4 |
$3,000
Reserve met |
$5,376 | $3,300 |
|
| 4 | 1810 | O.108a | R.4 | PCGS OGH AU 58 CAC | Shimmering, unbroken luster is this coin’s calling card. The late die state weakened the stars and dentils. Happily, Liberty’s curls and drapery lines are well detailed. The reverse displays a marvelous vertical die break, rim to rim. Clash marks surround the devices. Three CAC certified PCGS AU 58s have appeared in the last year, each bringing more than its predecessor. (Check your AMBPR.) Paul Gerrie’s handsome piece led the way at $6,600 this past August. (Heritage, lot 3347.) The demand for high grade 1810s is unabated! This coin has been off the market since the consignor acquired it in October 1991. Estimate: $4,000 to $5,500 |
1 |
$4,000
Reserve met |
$4,122 | $4,400 |
|
| 5 | 1811/10 | O.101 | R.1 | PCGS AU 55 CAC | Gorgeous album toning penetrates the stars, legend and dentils, subsiding to pale rose, aqua and gold in the centers. This is the “look” that prompts runaway bids. Pleasing surfaces. Intermediate die state showing some weakness at the rims. Acquired from your cataloguer in February 1991. Estimate: $2,700 to $3,200 |
23 |
$5,700
Reserve met |
$5,755 | $6,270 |
|
| 6 | 1812 | O.109a | R.2 | PCGS OGH AU 55 CAC | Another original early date. The antique grey patina, flecked with gold, sparkles with luster. Smooth, unabraded surfaces. The curious die injury under the left wing lends mystique to this die pair. More eye candy for the discerning collector. A New England coin show acquisition in April 1994. Estimate: $1,200 to $1,500 |
18 |
$2,111
Reserve met |
$2,800 | $2,322 |
|
| 7 | 1813 | O.109 | R.3 | NGC AU 58 CAC | Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. It was 1994 when Robbie Brown chose to encapsulate and part with his nearly complete die variety set of bust half-dollars. NGC included his name on the label. This 1813 was among the herd of tantalizing, high grade coins that Brown consigned to me. Lustrous and richly toned in iridescent shades of gold and cobalt. Weakness at the rims is standard for this issue. The surfaces are first rate. After 30+ years the coin returns to the market. (Senior collectors label older NGC holders as “fatties” or “no line.”) Estimate: $2,500 to $3,000 |
15 |
$3,600
Reserve met |
$4,056 | $3,960 |
|
| 8 | 1814 E/A | O.108a | R.1 | PCGS AU 53 CAC | Album toning graces this high grade example of a popular Red Book variety. The eagle’s head and surrounding devices are softly struck -- as usual. Exceptionally nice surfaces. If this is your grade level, this is your coin. A July 2002 acquisition from your cataloger. Estimate: $3,000 to $3,500 |
6 |
$2,900
Reserve met |
$3,250 | $3,190 |
|
| 9 | 1817 | O.111 | R.2 | PCGS AU 55 CAC | Boisterous luster sparkles beneath a veneer of silver-grey toning. High rims frame the well struck devices. A nifty coin for the date or type collector. The consignor displayed a keen eye when he purchased this coin in January 1978(!). Estimate: $1,500 to $2,000 |
16 |
$1,875
Reserve met |
$2,800 | $2,062 |
|
| 10 | 1818 | O.104"b" | R.5 | PCGS MS 63 | A panoply of die cracks portends the demise of the obverse die. Herrman suggests R.5 for this die state (unknown to and not described by Overton). Pale gold toning encases this lustrous rarity. Caky luster abounds. This coin was not known to your cataloguer or Heritage when we described the somewhat darkly toned Link-Osborne coin, also PCGS MS 63, in 2021 (MB 52 lot 75) and August 2024 (Heritage lot 3391). Each of us touted that coin as finest known. Here is a match – with first rate eye appeal. Acquired at the July 1993 Baltimore Show. Estimate: $4,000 to $5,000 |
19 |
$7,450
Reserve met |
$8,400 | $8,195 |
|
| 11 | 1819/8 Large 9 | O.102 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | Silver-grey with “hard,” smooth surfaces save for contact marks on the cheek. Strong, unbroken luster. Well struck. The PCGS label incorrectly notes “Small 9.” Acquired during the August 1993 ANA Convention in Baltimore. Estimate: $2,500 to $3,000 |
1 |
$2,200
Reserve met |
$2,200 | $2,420 |
|
| 12 | 1820 Lg. Date, Sq. 2 with Knob | O.104 | R.3? | PCGS 'Rattler' AU 55 CAC | A fabulous example, dating to Superior’s landmark sale of Richard Pugh’s collection in June 1992. This was lot 1122 in that sale. My notes in the margin were simple: original. The beguiling glow of a tropical sunset permeates abundant luster while enhancing the protective antique grey patina. The `20-104 is a tough die pair! I consider the current R.3 rarity rating a bit silly. High grade, eye appealing examples are R-A-R-E! I foresee a battle for this CAC-approved specimen. Estimate: $3,000 and up |
17 |
$6,100
Reserve met |
$6,500 | $6,710 |
|
| 13 | 1821 | O.104a | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | Thirteen stars with center points. High rims, full dentils and sharply detailed centers. All this with full luster. Not a trace of friction anywhere except Liberty’s cheek. A gloss of silver-grey toning augments the eye appeal. Plucked from my bourse case during the January 2001 FUN show. Estimate: $2,200 to $2,750 |
2 |
$2,100
Reserve met |
$2,100 | $2,310 |
|
| 14 | 1823 Patched 3 | O.101a | R.1 | PCGS OGH AU 50 GOLD CAC | Antique grey, jam-packed with luster. Too much for a mere “50.” Thus the coveted gold CAC sticker. The surfaces are virtually free of contact marks. Slight wear on the high points, none in the fields – just the way my daddy told me an AU coin should be. A faint toning streak crosses the obverse, star 3 to star 8. A May 1991 private treaty acquisition. Estimate: $1,800 to $2,500 |
32 |
$6,420
Reserve met |
$6,420 | $7,062 |
|
| 15 | 1824 | O.104 | R.3 | PCGS OGH AU 58 CAC | Album toning, featuring rings of electric gold, blue and sea-green at the peripheries. Well struck and perfectly centered. An ideal coin for the date or die variety collector who prefers colorfully toned coins with pleasing surfaces. Estimate: $1,500 to $2,000 |
21 |
$3,726
Reserve met |
$4,200 | $4,099 |
|
| 16 | 1825 | O.101 | R.1 | PCGS OGH AU 58 | Blazing luster erupts from the brilliant obverse. The reverse sports a delicate blanket of pale rose. The surfaces are free of hairlines. I fail to see even a hint of friction, just a few marks from contact with other coins. I’d expect an MS 61 or 62 grade if PCGS were asked to reconsider its too modest grade. Estimate: $1,300 to $1,800 |
5 |
$1,202
Reserve met |
$1,202 | $1,322 |
|
| 17 | 1826 | O.105 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | Frosty with a delicate veneer of silver-grey toning. Unbroken luster and near spotless surfaces. A whisper of friction on the cheek? More likely just a bit darker toning. From Dave Kahn in March 2017. Estimate: $1,400 to $1,800 |
13 |
$1,500
Reserve met |
$1,605 | $1,650 |
|
| 18 | 1827/6 | O.102 | R.1 | PCGS OGH AU 50 GOLD CAC | An enticing blend of crimson, gold and turquoise toning graces this overdate. A late die state with weak rims and some softness in the central devices. Cartwheel luster only marginally subdued. Eye appeal earned this one its gold sticker. A February 1991 acquisition while touring NYC. Estimate: $1,000 to $1,500 |
27 |
$4,620
Reserve met |
$6,550 | $5,082 |
|
| 19 | 1828 Sq. Base 2, Sm.8 Lg. Lets | O.112 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | Ex Louis Eliasberg. Lot 1840 of the April 1997 Eliasberg Sale, as a raw “MS 60.” Classic look of an Eliasberg bust-half: silver-grey with flashes of iridescence. Lovely surfaces, full luster and a trace of friction on the cheek. The coin comes with a majestic provenance. JRCS founder, Russ Logan, was the winning bidder. It thereafter passed to BHNC stalwarts Mike Summers, Dave Kahn and Dick Graham. The present consignor acquired it at my January 2013 sale of the Graham Collection. Estimate: $2,000 to $3,000 |
7 |
$2,953
Reserve met |
$2,987 | $3,248 |
|
| 20 | 1829 | O.110a | R.3 | PCGS OGH AU 55 | Full luster save for light friction on the high points. The fields are essentially undisturbed. Silver-grey toning, a tad darker on the obverse. Sharply struck obverse. The reverse die has an interesting history. It was first used on the 1828 O.118. Then paired with a new obverse die, the 1829 O.110. The 1828 O.118 obverse die, however, was still in good shape. It was used again in 1829, “remarried” to its original partner. The reverse die outlasted the 1828 obverse and finished life with the die pair offered here, the 1829 O.110a. Acquired from Elliot Goldman (Allstate Coin) during the May 1991 Long Beach Show. Estimate: $450 to $550 |
17 |
$800
Reserve met |
$800 | $880 |
|
| 21 | 1830 Sm.0 | O.108 | R.3 | PCGS “Rattler” AU 55 GOLD CAC | Captivating eye appeal. Iridescent gold accents the stars and legend while framing the central devices. The surfaces are pristine. No one would quibble with an AU 58 grade. The gold CAC sticker is well deserved. A 1993 purchase from Minnesota dealer Gary Adkins. Estimate: $1,200 and up |
20 |
$4,311
Reserve met |
$4,500 | $4,742 |
|
| 22 | 1831 | O.106 | R.3 | PCGS "Rattler" AU 58 GOLD CAC | Another ancient PCGS holder, recently adorned with a gold CAC sticker. Silver-grey toning with flashes of russet iridescence. Extravagant cartwheel luster. The late die state may have confused PCGS. I see no signs of friction on this carefully preserved coin. Lot 1460 in Superior’s June 1992 sale of Richard Pugh’s collection, bringing $330. Auction tag accompanies. Estimate: $1,200 and up |
21 |
$2,900
Reserve met |
$4,250 | $3,190 |
|
| 23 | 1832 Sm. Lets | O.102a | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | Lot 73 from my January 2019 FUN sale. A scrumptious coin. Cartwheel luster whirls under the unquestionably original antique toning. Smooth surfaces and engaging eye appeal will augment your pride of ownership. Formerly in the collection of Jim Ross who acquired the coin from my friend and mentor Mike Summers. Estimate: $750 to $1,100 |
6 |
$1,259
Reserve met |
$1,400 | $1,385 |
|
| 24 | 1833 | O.111 | R.4+ | PCGS AU 58 | The halo of gold and turquoise toning suggests storage in a Wayte Raymond holder. Bold luster throughout. A hint of friction on the tip of the bust. The O.111 die pair is very, very scarce, 2nd to the R.5 O.115 for this year. This is a first rate example. Check your AMBPR to confirm the paucity of high grade pieces. Don Frederick’s PCGS AU 55 brought $2,300 fourteen years ago. The PCGS AU 55 CAC in my August 2023 MB 56 (lot 79) finally settled at $2,915. This is the finest example to appear at auction in more than 15 years. From the Davignon Collection via Dave Kahn, August 2011. Estimate: $3,000 to $3,500 |
11 |
$6,005
Reserve met |
$9,700 | $6,606 |
|
| 25 | 1834 Sm. Date, Lg. Lets | O.108 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58+ | Blinding luster, as bold as the day the coin was struck -- 190 years ago. The reverse is UNC. The obverse with minuscule traces of cabinet friction on the cheek. The coin never entered commerce. Sharply impressed, both sides. The + grade is homage to the eye-grabbing allure of the coin. Privately, from your cataloger, November 2019. Estimate: $1,100 to $1,400 |
1 |
$900
Reserve met |
$900 | $990 |
|
| 26 | 1835 | O.104 | R.4- | PCGS OGH AU 58 | A lightly toned, top-end AU, sporting full mint luster. The fields are unblemished. Another eye-appealing coin from the aptly named Connoisseur Collection. Private treaty, February 2021. Estimate: $900 to $1,200 |
15 |
$1,650
Reserve met |
$1,650 | $1,815 |
|
| 27 | 1836 | O.105 | R.4- | PCGS AU 58 | Caky, undisturbed luster blankets the surfaces. Rub confined to Liberty’s cheek. Light grey toning. Formerly in the collection of Keith Davignon. A private acquisition from Dave Kahn in June 2017. Estimate: $800 to $1,100 |
24 |
$1,650
Reserve met |
$1,650 | $1,815 |
|
| 28 | 1807 Draped Bust | O.104 | R.5- | PCGS XF 40 CAC | The O.104 was the key to completing a die variety set of draped bust 1807s until the 1807 O.115 (4 known) was discovered in 2004. The two rarities share a reverse die. This CAC-approved specimen probably lies at the 5th position in the Condition Census. The softly impressed portrait is typical, a signpost in fact, of the die pair. (Compare the PCGS CoinFacts and Overton plate coins.) This handsome piece is from an early state of the dies. It features pleasing surfaces and natural, antique grey toning. PCGS Price Guide suggests $3,500 in this grade. A private acquisition from your cataloger in January 2013. Estimate: $3,000 to $3,500 |
5 |
$3,177
Reserve met |
$3,400 | $3,495 |
|
| 29 | 1809 III Edge | O.107a | R.4 | PCGS XF 45 | Steel grey with soft luster throughout. The obverse die breaks around stars 11-13 are at their imposing best. A no-problem example of this popular Red Book variety. Estimate: $850 to $1,100 |
10 |
$950
Reserve met |
$1,250 | $1,045 |
|
| 30 | 1813 | O.108 | R.3 | PCGS AU 55 | Light grey with abundant luster. Later die state, though still without the pair of obverse die breaks seen on the O.108a. “Drift mark” (planchet imperfection, as made) crosses the shield. A double profile at Liberty’s nose and chin adds interest and character. Estimate: $1,100 to $1,300 |
1 |
$950
Reserve met |
$1,200 | $1,045 |
|
| 31 | 1814 | O.106a | R.4 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | A magnificent example of this noted rarity – the scarcest die pair of the year. The requisite reverse die breaks are in their infancy, allowing the die to impart a full strike. Steel grey toning, with deep, undisturbed luster. The surfaces are first rate, showing clash marks but virtually no signs of handling or circulation. The similarly graded (NGC AU 58 CAC) specimen is a later die state, displaying a poorly detailed reverse. It brought $5,875 in 2013. This highlight of the Wild Horse Valley Collection will generate stern competition. Estimate: $4,500 to $5,500 |
12 |
$6,700
Reserve met |
$6,700 | $7,370 |
|
| 32 | 1818/7 Small 8s | O.102 | R.2 | PCGS XF 45 | Pale gold toning. Superior eye-appeal and minimally abraded surfaces. Luster befits an AU designation. The colorful Prism Collection example, also PCGS XF 45, found a new home last January when Ray and Phil Hinkelman offered it at $2,200. Our consignor snapped up this example at the September 2011 Long Beach Show. Estimate: $800 to $1,100 |
1 |
$750
Reserve met |
$800 | $825 |
|
| 33 | 1818 | O.107 | R.1 | PCGS MS 64 CAC | An old friend. I offered this pristine 1818 in my June 2015 price list at $5,450. It appeared in a Legend auction the next year. Paul Gerrie took it home for $5,288. The immaculate surfaces feature a creamy texture, infused with a pastel grey/gold patina and great depth of luster. Enchanting eye-appeal. Most would call this a gem. Estimate: $5,000 to $5,500 |
1 |
$4,500
Reserve met |
$7,300 | $4,950 |
|
| 34 | 1818 | O.108 | R.2 | PCGS AU 55 CAC | Popular “pincher 8s” variety. The multihued, iridescent toning is mind boggling! Luster rolls across the fields and devices. The coin appeared on eBay in 2015. It must have rested in a Wayte Raymond holder for much of the 20th century. A “wow” coin that should engender runaway bidding. This die pair sometimes appears with inverted double edge lettering. The older PCGS holder does not allow a peek at the edge. Estimate: $2,000 and up |
27 |
$6,655
Reserve met |
$7,500 | $7,321 |
|
| 35 | 1818 | O.112 | R.2 | PCGS MS 62 | The parade of high quality 1818s concludes with this richly toned mint state example. Cobalt blue electrifies the stars and legend. The centers are deep rose. Luster shimmers beneath the patina. Stack’s/Bowers found a home for this coin in its September 2016 sale where it realized $2,820. Two years later Heritage offered it with a perfunctory description. It sold for a disappointing $2,280. Current Greysheet pricing suggests $3,000 while PCGS optimistically proposes $6,000! Pretty coins bring pretty prices – especially early-date bust halves. Estimate: $2,200 to $3,000 |
14 |
$3,963
Reserve met |
$3,963 | $4,359 |
|
| 36 | 1819 | O.107 | R.4 | PCGS AU 55 | You will need a loupe to see minuscule contact marks on this very lightly circulated coin. Intense luster graces the untoned surfaces. Thirteen stars proudly display center points. A simply charming 1819 that has been off the market since September 2005. The R.4 rarity rating is a nice bonus. Estimate: $1,000 to $1,500 |
6 |
$1,300
Reserve met |
$1,300 | $1,430 |
|
| 37 | 1819 | O.110 | R.4 | PCGS OGH AU 50 | Antique grey toning with iridescent russet highlights, lighter on the reverse. An original coin that no one tried to “improve.” Luster befits the grade. A sticky die pair that has been locked up since our consignor acquired it in August 1991. Estimate: $750 to $1,000 |
2 |
$875
Reserve met |
$1,400 | $963 |
|
| 38 | 1821 | O.105a | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | The ancient patina reminds me of the Norweb bust halves. Opalescent gold and turquoise highlight the stars and legend. Pleasing surfaces with caky luster. A toning spot under Liberty’s lowest curl is a minor blemish. A 1996 acquisition. Estimate: $1,250 to $1,850 |
1 |
$950
Reserve met |
$1,000 | $1,045 |
|
| 39 | 1822 | O.109a | R.5- | PCGS XF 45 | Strong luster with lovely obverse toning. Very scarce late die state with a reverse die break underlining RICA. Very few auction appearances. Purchased at the 1991 ANA Convention in Chicago. Estimate: $400 to $800 |
10 |
$1,250
Reserve met |
$1,550 | $1,375 |
|
| 40 | 1823 Broken 3 | O.101 | R.2 | PCGS MS 61 | Brilliant, with unbroken luster. Not a hint of friction. Perfectly centered and fully struck save for a few stars. The surfaces are free of distractions. This is an important coin. The PCGS pop report shows but a dozen examples graded mint state. Four are designated MS 61. The Pogue MS 65+ holds the top spot. The R.2 rarity rating disguises a paucity of choice AU or mint state examples. The “broken 3” remains a fixture on want lists of advanced collectors. Don your bidding boots! I find no record of this coin appearing at auction. It last traded hands in a 2021 private transaction. Estimate: $7,500 to $9,500 |
2 |
$7,000
Reserve met |
$7,710 | $7,700 |
|
| 41 | 1824 | O.105 | R.2 | PCGS MS 63 | An exquisite, original bust half. The obverse is shrouded with a bronze patina. The reverse teems with subtle blue iridescence and vibrant luster. Here is a coin for the connoisseur. Estimate: $1,800 to $2,300 |
21 |
$3,300
Reserve met |
$3,500 | $3,630 |
|
| 42 | 1824 | O.116 | R.3 | PCGS AU 55 | Another offering for the legion of collectors pursuing coins with album toning. The stars are wrapped in a captivating ring of iridescent toning. Gold and crimson dominate the centers. From my sale of John Crowley’s nearly complete die variety set at the 2001 ANA Convention in Atlanta. Estimate: $700 to $1,000 |
23 |
$2,100
Reserve met |
$2,100 | $2,310 |
|
| 43 | 1825 | O.107 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | Copper and gold are paramount on this beautifully toned 1825. Full luster in the fields. Wear confined to the high points. A scrumptious bust half! Estimate: $1,100 to $1,400 |
8 |
$1,650
Reserve met |
$1,775 | $1,815 |
|
| 44 | 1825 | O.110 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | Even, golden-brown toning has protected this coin for decades. Luster runs deep. You may share my notion that this is a mint state coin masquerading as AU. I see no friction on the cheek, just a slight darkening in the natural patina. (The smudge over Liberty's cap is on the PCGS slab.) Estimate: $1,100 to $1,400 |
2 |
$925
Reserve met |
$1,055 | $1,018 |
|
| 45 | 1826 | O.102 | R.1 | PCGS MS 62 | Pastel gold, the reverse a bit lighter. Garish luster and immaculate surfaces argue for a choice mint state designation. The central devices are razor sharp, marking the coin for date and type collectors. I’m guessing that drift marks on the reverse influenced the PCGS graders. Estimate: $1,500 to $1,900 |
23 |
$2,500
Reserve met |
$2,750 | $2,750 |
|
| 46 | 1826 | O.118a | R.1 | PCGS XF 45 | Beguiling album toning. This time on an affordable XF 45. Friction on the curls and a soft left wing account for the grade. The coin is overdosed with luster and earns a solid “A” for eye-appeal. Estimate: $400 to $600 |
10 |
$825
Reserve met |
$825 | $908 |
|
| 47 | 1827/6 | O.102 | R.1 | PCGS AU 55 | Yes, album toning and easy on the eye. Soft luster throughout, just enough to support the grade. The overdate feature is readily seen though never bold. Estimate: $800 to $1,000 |
9 |
$1,150
Reserve met |
$1,300 | $1,265 |
|
| 48 | 1827/6 | O.103 | R.4 | NGC MS 61 | A scarce die pair, rarely seen in mint state. Here is a brilliant, untoned specimen. No rub on the cheek or anywhere else! Planchet roughness at the tip of the left wing and adjoining leaves deserves mention and undoubtedly limited the assigned grade. The central devices are as sharp as any I’ve seen on this issue. Estimate: $1,500 to $2,000 |
4 |
$2,300
Reserve met |
$2,400 | $2,530 |
|
| 49 | 1827 Sq. Base 2 | O.114 | R.3 | PCGS MS 62 | Gorgeous toning! Nature’s palette of colors decorates the unblemished surfaces. Cartwheel luster is undisturbed. Perhaps a trace of cabinet friction on the cheek. Perhaps not. The coin will fit everyone’s set of mint state bust halves. Terrific eye appeal. Estimate: $1,500 to $1,900 |
12 |
$2,300
Reserve met |
$2,300 | $2,530 |
|
| 50 | 1827 Sq. Base 2 | O.134 | R.4- | PCGS AU 55 | A pale gold veneer fails to suppress the bold luster. Liberty’s curls are exquisitely detailed. Another handsome, properly graded 1827. Estimate: $600 to $800 |
10 |
$1,550
Reserve met |
$1,550 | $1,705 |
|
| 51 | 1827 Sq. Base 2 | O.138 | R.4 | PCGS MS 62 | Blinding luster! This untoned beauty was Don Frederick’s set piece for many years. It brought $1,725 when Heritage offered his collection at the Central States show in April 2010. It appeared again in November 2023. Heritage relegated it to its Internet session. It still brought $2,160, a testament to its quality and the rarity of this die pair. Advanced collectors will relish the opportunity to acquire this important coin. Estimate: $2,000 to $2,500 |
12 |
$2,600
Reserve met |
$2,800 | $2,860 |
|
| 52 | 1830 Large 0 | O.123 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | A rainbow of album toning circles the peripheries. The fields are immaculate, showing no signs of handling or contact. Vibrant luster enhances the eye appeal. A knockout coin last auctioned in November 2003: Heritage, lot 1063. Estimate: $1,000 to $1,200 |
19 |
$1,550
Reserve met |
$2,111 | $1,705 |
|
| 53 | 1832 Sm. Letters | O.112 | R.2 | PCGS MS 62 | Luminous shades of apricot blanket the surfaces. Luster dazzles the eye. A high-end MS 62. Acquired from Oklahoma dealer Jason Carter in 2015. Estimate: $1,400 to $1,800 |
1 |
$1,300
Reserve met |
$1,351 | $1,430 |
|
| 54 | 1835 | O.109 | R.2 | PCGS AU 55 CAC | Luster glows beneath an iridescent patina that features vivid shades of sea green and russet. Yet another bust half to tempt collectors of toned beauties. Estimate: $750 to $950 |
6 |
$725
Reserve met |
$725 | $798 |
|
| 55 | 1835 | O.109 | R.2 | PCGS MS 62 | Same die pair as the preceding 1835. This is a regal coin that combines classic “grey dirt” with delicate iridescence. The central devices are fully struck. Weakness in the motto is standard for the die pair. A CAC sticker must await this prize should the winning bidder ask for it. Estimate: $1,500 to $1,900 |
1 |
$1,300
Reserve met |
$2,123 | $1,430 |
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| 56 | 1805 | O.114 | R.8 | PCGS VG 08 CAC | Overton Plate Coin Ex Richard Pugh, Robinson S. Brown, Jr., Barrett Broyde, Dr. Charles Link. Hands down, the most important coin in this – or most any other sale of early American coins. Richard Pugh spotted it in the bourse case of J.J. Teaparty during the June 1987 Long Beach Show. I will never forget Richard’s sprint up the aisle to my table at the back of the room to share his find and excitement. Thirty-seven years later no other example has appeared. The population remains at – 2! Don Frederick discovered the die pair, probably in the late 1970s. Frederick’s coin, “Fine Detail” with minor damage, sold privately to Dr. Gerald Schertz in June 1992. In December 1997 I sold that coin to the owner of the Overton Collection on behalf of Dr. Schertz. It remains in the Overton Collection. The Pugh coin, now sporting a CAC sticker, is generally thought to be the nicer of the 2 known specimens. Both are plated in Tompkins, p.254. The fields are naturally toned in deep grey. The devices, as expected, are more lightly toned. A very minor disturbance is noted in the weakly struck stars above the right wing. Pugh loaned the coin to Don Parsley (Al Overton’s son-in-law) so it could be photographed and plated in the 1990 3rd edition of Overton's standard reference. It remains the plate coin in the 4th and 5th editions. Brain cancer took Richard Pugh from us in early 1992. His widow asked Superior Galleries to sell his die variety set of bust half-dollars. Along with the 1805 O.114, Pugh’s collection included circulated examples of such rarities as the 1817 O.104, an 1827 O.137, an 1831 O.120 and a pair(!) of 1827 O.148s. At the time all were rated R.7. Superior’s Beverly Hills auction room was packed. I sat in the front row alongside Julian Leidman. Each of us represented several absentee bidders. Julian was executing bids on behalf of Charlton “Swampy” Meyer (and others). I was handling bids for a dozen collectors, including Robbie Brown and Dr. Gerald Schertz. Brown’s secret maximum for the 1805 O.114, I may now reveal, was $43,000. I was puzzled when Dr. Schertz failed to give me a bid for the coin. The explanation came later. Brown won the coin easily at $15,400, including Superior’s buyer’s fee. Shortly thereafter I learned that Don Frederick had agreed to sell Dr. Schertz his coin for the same price that Pugh’s coin brought at the auction – whatever that might be. A smart decision for Dr. Schertz; Frederick was less than thrilled but honored their agreement. Two years later Robbie Brown commissioned me to sell his nearly complete die variety set. I negotiated a sale of the coin offered here to Barrett Broyde, BHNC member #104. Broyde’s collecting interests were not limited to bust halves. He owned superb examples of such classic rarities as an 1894-S dime, an 1838-O half-dollar and the 1884 and 1885 Trade Dollars. Barry was an especially kind and generous man. Whenever I visited New York he insisted on treating me to lunch or dinner. He passed away in September 2018 after a long illness. Stack’s-Bowers received the consignment of Broyde’s collection and offered his collection at auction in November 2019 (using the pseudonym E. Horatio Morgan to identify Mr. Broyde). The Pugh 1805 O.114 was lot 7067 in the sale. Dr. Charles Link, always a genial yet formidable presence at auctions offering important early U.S. coins, made it known that he was interested in the coin. Like the Red Sea, his competition stepped aside, allowing Dr. Link to walk home with the coin (that many thought would bring 6-figures) for $55,200. When Dr. Link’s focus turned to early U.S. patterns and proof coinage he sold the coin to another die variety specialist via private treaty. Estimate: $70,000 to $100,000 |
0 |
$0
|
$0 | Not Sold |
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| 57 | 1807 Bearded Goddess | O.111b | R.4+ | PCGS VF 30 | An enchanting example of a charismatic die pair. The featured die break continues through Liberty’s eye, curls, headband and into her cap – fulfilling everyone’s criteria for a bearded goddess. The original pale tan toning and surfaces are first rate. Luster flickers in protected areas, notably the stars and legend. For the assigned grade, the coin earns an unqualified “A” for eye appeal. It last appeared at auction in January 2018, lot 3644 in Heritage’s FUN sale of the Loma Linda Collection, bringing $8,100. I was the happy buyer, later passing it to the current consignor. Estimate: $9,000 to $12,000 |
9 |
$8,100
Reserve met |
$8,100 | $8,910 |
|
| 58 | 1808/7 | O.101 | R. | PCGS AU 55 | Delicate gold toning blankets the surfaces. Cartwheel luster is undiminished in the fields and across 95% of the central devices. Here is an 1808/7 with the “look” of an AU 58 coin. In the old days we’d have labeled the coin “UNC with cabinet friction.” Nice! Estimate: $3,000 to $4,000 |
3 |
$3,400
Reserve met |
$3,500 | $3,740 |
|
| 59 | 1808 | O.105 | R.3 | PCGS AU 55 | Ex Dr. Charles Link The ancient patina reminds me of coins on display at the Smithsonian. This is a beautifully preserved 1808, virtually free of contact marks. Light friction is confined to the high points. I doubt the coin ever entered circulation. The Link provenance appears on the Gold Shield PCGS label. Estimate: $2,750 to $3,300 |
2 |
$2,600
Reserve met |
$3,800 | $2,860 |
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| 60 | 1809 XXX Edge | O.102 | R.1 | PCGS AU 55 | Crisply struck, early die state. Dentils, stars, Liberty’s curls, cap and drapery are razor sharp. Only the eagle’s left wing has any sign of weakness. Blazing luster enhances the eye appeal of this untoned beauty. In all, a top notch example of the XXX “experimental” edge variety. Quite scarce this nice. Last offered on my website in March 2023 where it sold for $4,000. Estimate: $3,500 to $4,500 |
2 |
$3,400
Reserve met |
$3,500 | $3,740 |
|
| 61 | 1809 III Edge | O.109b | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | Iridescent toning features antique grey with reddish highlights. Very nice surfaces and enough luster to support the lofty grade. Jagged die break through AMERICA marks a late state of the dies. From MB 41, my August 2015 Chicago ANA Sale, bringing $4,719 against a conservative estimate of $3,250. I expect Registry Set combatants to vie for this pretty coin. Estimate: $3,000 to $4,000 |
9 |
$4,057
Reserve met |
$4,057 | $4,463 |
|
| 62 | 1809 | O.112 | R.5- | VF 35 CAC | A wonderful coin for die variety collectors! This circulated coin remained unscathed during times when coins were cleaned and otherwise “improved.” Antique grey toning, lighter on the devices, mimics Grandma’s silver (a depiction coined by my late, great friend Henry Hilgard). The surfaces are remarkably smooth. Completing a set of the 15 die pairs from 1809 is a daunting but doable task. Seven varieties rate R.4 or R.5. This CAC approved rarity is salve for collectors infected with bust half fever. From the Kings Park Collection. Estimate: $400 to $600 |
11 |
$951
Reserve met |
$2,100 | $1,046 |
|
| 63 | 1809 | O.115 | R.3 | PCGS AU 55 | Glittering album toning. As pretty as the photos suggest. Softness in the left wing is excused on coins with such gaudy eye appeal. Pleasing surfaces and vibrant luster complete the picture. A wonderful 1809. Same obverse die as the preceding O.112. From the Kings Park Collection. Estimate: $1,500 to $2,000 |
12 |
$2,875
Reserve met |
$3,200 | $3,163 |
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| 64 | 1811/10 | O.102 | R.4 | PCGS AU 55 CAC | Die variety collectors, take note. The O.102 die pair is much tougher to find in high grade than its counterpart, the 1811/10 O.101. The opportunity to acquire a CAC-approved AU example is cause for celebration. Here is a near-fully lustrous piece, lightly toned with touches of russet. Striking weakness is mandatory. Both dies are in their 2nd use, the obverse on the O.101 and the reverse on the O.103. From the Kings Park Collection. Estimate: $3,000 to $3,500 |
17 |
$4,056
Reserve met |
$4,056 | $4,462 |
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| 65 | 1811 Small 8 | O.113 | R.5- | PCGS VF 20 | The key to completing a die variety set of 1811s. Here is a no-problem example that once graced the collection of Henry Hilgard. Natural toning and nice surfaces were important to Henry. As with many scarce and rare Overton varieties, both dies saw prior use – yielding weak or irregular impressions. Estimate: $350 to $500 |
6 |
$415
Reserve met |
$415 | $457 |
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| 66 | 1813 | O.107 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | The well-struck stars and portrait signal an early die state. Even, medium grey toning with enticing iridescence at the peripheries. Soft luster, unbroken in the fields. An all together pleasing 1813. Estimate: $1,800 to $2,400 |
7 |
$2,111
Reserve met |
$2,478 | $2,322 |
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| 67 | 1814 Double Strike | O.103 | R.1 | PCGS AU 50 | The consignor confessed that he bought this coin for its high grade and eye appeal. Not until he took it home did he notice a row of incused dentils near the top of Liberty’s cap! The obverse (hammer) die needed tightening. After the coin was struck it took a second blow from the edge of the loose obverse die. The error was overlooked by PCGS. The silver-grey coin enjoys a partial halo of electric aqua toning through the left stars and legend. A pretty coin and great conversation piece. Estimate: $800 to $1,200 |
10 |
$1,350
Reserve met |
$1,500 | $1,485 |
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| 68 | 1814 E/A Struck Off Center | O.108a | R.1 | PCGS XF 40 | Struck slightly off-center, allowing a thin arc of the planchet to show from 5:30 to 8:00 on the obverse. Dentils were lost 90° opposite. The coin is charming -- naturally toned and utterly free of distractions. The weakly struck eagle’s head and left wing are virtual hallmarks of the variety and die state. Estimate: $850 to $1,250 |
3 |
$826
Reserve met |
$950 | $909 |
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| 69 | 1817 | O.104 | R.6- | PCGS Genuine Gd. Details | Ex Chris Merrill and Jerome Zonca A renowned rarity, with around 20 examples known in all grades. The obverse die never reached adolescence. It bowed, bulged, cracked and died. John Cobb discovered the die pair around 1966, labeling it the “Moonbreak 1817.” (Most have a circular die break crossing Liberty’s cap.) Cobb proclaimed the 104 to be the greatest find of his career. Sam Nolt, BHNC member No.4, located a 2nd example in the early 1970s. He sold his coin to Dr. Gerald Schertz in 1984. Don Gunnet, another BHNC pioneer, came up with a 3rd example. He traded it to Charlton Meyer in 1977. The coin offered here is the Chris Merrill specimen. When an unfortunate family circumstance dictated the sale of his notable collection, Chris delivered his coins to Heritage. Inexplicably, this 1817 O.104 was relegated to the Internet portion of its Feb. 2018 Long Beach Sale, lot 8028. There was no description or recognition of the importance of the coin. It sold quietly for $4,560. The coin is not as bad as it might seem. Liberty’s countenance is obscured by the faulty die and ensuing tour in circulation, not by damage. The coin is evenly toned, light to medium grey. With proper light, hairlines are seen, supporting the PCGS qualification, “cleaned.” The opportunity to acquire an 1817 O.104 for less than 5 figures is not to be ignored. This coin went unsold in MB 55 (lot 74) and returns with a truly modest reserve. Estimate: $3,500 to $4,500 |
2 |
$3,100
Reserve met |
$4,100 | $3,410 |
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| 70 | 1818/7 Small 8 | O.102a | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 | A captivating veneer of silver and gold grabs the eye. Luster roils beneath the toning, unbroken through the fields and across the devices. First rate surfaces. The centers are nicely impressed, despite the later die state. If AU 58 is your bailiwick, this is your coin. Estimate: $4,000 to $5,000 |
1 |
$3,300
Reserve met |
$4,000 | $3,630 |
|
| 71 | 1818/7 Large 8 | O.103a | R.4 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | A whimsical array of colors adorns this offering. We can only imagine how the coin was stored and cared for over the past 200+ years. Kudos to its stewards! Luster befits the CAC-approved grade. Striking weaknesses, obverse and reverse, are the norm for this scarce late die state. From the Kings Park Collection. Estimate: $3,500 to $4,500 |
5 |
$6,355
Reserve met |
$6,400 | $6,991 |
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| 72 | 1818 | O.104 | R.5 | PCGS AU 50 CAC | A second offering of this rare die state. (See lot 10.) The morass of obverse die breaks is in full flower. Sunset colors encase the stars and legend. Pleasing surfaces and the glow of soft luster confirm the AU designation. From the Kings Park Collection. Earlier in the collection of Dr. Glenn Peterson, noted on the PCGS label. Estimate: $1,200 to $1,800 |
13 |
$2,850
Reserve met |
$2,850 | $3,135 |
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| 73 | 1818 | O.108 | R.2 | PCGS MS 64 | Ex Green-Newman and Dr. Charles Link Lot 33565 in Heritage’s Nov. 2013 sale of Eric Newman’s remarkable collection. As guest cataloger, I noted the drift marks on the reverse. NGC docked the coin for these mint-made planchet imperfections, assigning a grade of MS 62. They were of little concern to PCGS when Dr. Link submitted the coin for crossover. The luster, pastel toning, strike, surfaces and eye-appeal approach gem quality. Here is a prize for the advanced collector. Estimate: $5,000 and up |
1 |
$4,500
Reserve met |
$4,500 | $4,950 |
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| 74 | 1818 | O.115a | R.4 | PCGS VF 25 | If MB 59 were a beauty contest rather than an auction, this not-so-humble VF-25 would be on the short list of likely winners. The album toning is electric. Preview the coin if possible. A few circulation ticks are hidden beneath the toning. The massive obverse die break is at its best, bisecting the coin from 11 to 5. Here is a “wow” coin of the first order! Expect runaway bidding. Estimate: $1,000 and up |
8 |
$2,500
Reserve met |
$2,500 | $2,750 |
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| 75 | 1819/8 Large 9 | O.103a | R.3 | PCGS AU 53+ | This time it is the reverse with a bisecting die break, from 2:30 to 8. Light wear on the portrait, soft luster throughout. A ring of elegant album toning undoubtedly prompted the + designation. The centers are attractively toned in pale gold and silver. From the Kings Park Collection. Estimate: $900 to $1,250 |
10 |
$1,657
Reserve met |
$1,703 | $1,823 |
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| 76 | 1820 Curl 2, Sm. Date | O.103 | R.1 | PCGS MS 62 | Ex Dr. Charles Link and Tim Osborne Tim Osborne acquired this important coin in a trade with Dr. Link. The Link provenance is noted on the PCGS label. Dave Olmstead (Alpine Numismatics), now retired, uncovered the coin in 1998. This is its first appearance at auction. Given the provenance, you may correctly assume that the coin is long on eye-appeal. The obverse shimmers with luster and delicate orange peel toning, darker at the rims. The reverse is dove grey with deep, caky luster. Check your AMBPR, then don your bidding shoes! Charlton Meyer’s AU 58 brought $6,600 at this year’s Heritage ANA sale. Yikes! Estimate: $5,000 and up |
3 |
$5,200
Reserve met |
$5,518 | $5,720 |
|
| 77 | 1820 No Serifs | O.107 | R.5 | NGC VF 30 | A classic rarity, sought by die variety and Red Book collectors. Detail and circulation marks are consistent with the assigned grade. Light to medium grey toning. The surfaces display a subtle sheen, suggesting a brief encounter with a jeweler’s cloth. Generally smooth surfaces. A tiny bruise on the rim under 50 C. RARE! Estimate: $3,500 to $4,500 |
0 |
$0
|
$0 | Not Sold |
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| 78 | 1821 | O.101 | R.1 | PCGS OGH AU 50 | I see a 5 to 8-point upgrade or a gold CAC sticker in the future of this elegant 1821. Frosty mint luster surpasses all expectations for the assigned grade. The toning is off the charts. The surfaces? Nary a blemish. Heritage stuck this treasure in an Internet session of its August 2016 sale. It did not go unnoticed, bringing $1,645. It will do better today. Estimate: $2,000 to $2,500 |
5 |
$2,955
Reserve met |
$2,955 | $3,251 |
|
| 79 | 1822 | O.113 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | Where’s the rub on this fully lustrous 1822? Tough question. The coin oozes mint luster. Pale russet toning frames the brilliant centers. Unfinished die work and a few ticks are seen in the crevice under the eagle’s beak, above the left wing. You’ll need your loupe. Estimate: $1,200 to $1,500 |
2 |
$1,150
Reserve met |
$1,387 | $1,265 |
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| 80 | 1823 Broken 3 | O.101 | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | Ex Dr. Charles Link Nearly a match in appearance and quality with the MS 61 described above, lot 40. A great opportunity to use the one-lot-only option. (Have you read the Terms of Sale?) Even, light grey toning with uninterrupted luster. My hunt for contact marks was fruitless. I wonder whether soft drapery lines and a somewhat weak motto worried the PCGS graders. An ideal coin for Everyman Registry Set collectors. The Link provenance appears on the PCGS label. Estimate: $6.500 to $7,500 |
7 |
$7,200
Reserve met |
$9,000 | $7,920 |
|
| 81 | 1824/1 | O.101 | R.2 | PCGS AU 50 CAC | Everyone’s favorite toning, straight from a Wayte Raymond holder. The iridescent hues enliven the luster. Even wear and problem-free surfaces. Nice coin for your Red Book set. Estimate: $700 to $800 |
28 |
$1,955
Reserve met |
$2,355 | $2,150 |
|
| 82 | 1824 Over Varous Dates | O.103 | R.1 | PCGS MS 62 | Ex Tim Osborne Boisterous luster! A pastel halo of turquoise and gold toning surrounds the brilliant centers. Superb eye -appeal! Note the detail in Liberty’s curls and the eagle’s wings and talons. No marks deserve mention. The R.1 rarity rating, when assigned to a Red Book variety, can be misleading. George Hamilton’s CAC-approved NGC MS 62, for example, brought $9,400 at the 2016 Anaheim ANA. The PCGS graded MS 62 in my 2017 Denver ANA sale, MB 45, sold for $8,525. Pretty coins bring pretty prices! Tim found this one on the bourse floor during the 2011 Chicago ANA Convention. Estimate: $5,000 and up |
1 |
$4,400
Reserve met |
$4,500 | $4,840 |
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| 83 | 1824 Over Various Dates | O.103 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | Another fully-lustrous example. A whisper of friction on the cheek. A minute toning spot on the reverse is the sole blemish -- hardly worth mention. The coin will fit nicely in a mint state set of bust halves. Estimate: $2,500 to $3,500 |
6 |
$3,075
Reserve met |
$3,320 | $3,383 |
|
| 84 | 1825 | O.109 | R.4+ | PCGS XF 40 | Ex Dr. Glenn Peterson and Jerome Zonca A particularly handsome example of this noted rarity. Only the R.7 1825 O.113 offers a greater challenge to completing a die-variety set of 1825s. Luster dances through the stars and legend. Antique grey toning bespeaks originality. This was Dr. Peterson’s set piece until he offered it privately to BHNC clubmate Jerry Zonca. Estimate: $500 to $700 |
6 |
$725
Reserve met |
$725 | $798 |
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| 85 | 1827/6 | O.101 | R.2 | PCGS MS 62+ CAC | Ex Tim Osborne. Another gorgeous Red Book coin. Scintillating luster, infused with iridescent shades of turquoise, gold and crimson. The strike? Wow! The central devices are razor sharp. Here is a coin without faults. Unless you chase 5 figure gems you won’t find a nicer example of this overdate. Tim located and set this one aside in 2009. Estimate: $3,000 to $4,000 |
23 |
$6,200
Reserve met |
$6,255 | $6,820 |
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| 86 | 1827 Sq. Base 2 | O.109 | R.4- | PCGS OGH MS 63 | Ex Keith Davignon and Tim Osborne In December 2013 Keith Davignon passed this remarkable 1827 to Tim Osborne, part of a mutually beneficial trade. Start your examination with a look at Liberty’s curls. Their clarity, depth and definition are uncanny. The same may be said of the eagle’s head, wings and talons. The strike befits that of a proof issue. Brilliant, untoned with bold luster. When he acquired it, Davignon considered the coin to be the finest known of this scarce die pair. The Pogue MS 64+ and a CAC certified MS 64 appeared later and now own the top spots. Estimate: $1,900 to $2,500 |
4 |
$3,965
Reserve met |
$4,444 | $4,362 |
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| 87 | 1827 Lg. Letters Reverse | O.137 | R.6- | PCGS VG 08 | Ex Don Parsley and Jerome Zonca At the 1990 Centennial ANA Convention in Chicago Don Parlsey blessed me with two double-row boxes of raw bust halves, duplicates from the Overton Collection. (Don, you will recall, was Al Overton’s son-in law.) I had special tags printed. I signed each one, attesting to the Overton provenance. Today, those little red tags are about as rare as the coin here offered! You will find one attached to the PCGS slab along with Don Parsley’s personal note, showing its date of acquisition and a suggested grade of F.12. The coin resurfaced in 2013, still raw. It was consigned to my August 2013 ANA Sale, MB 37, lot 120. I graded it VG 10. Jerry Zonca prevailed at $5,148. I offered a short history of this charismatic die pair. It was unknown to Al Overton when he published his 1st Edition in 1966. Al, in fact, never owned an O.137. Don Parsley added this coin to the Overton Collection in April 2013. Floyd Farley discovered the variety in December 1968. The population has worked its way to 20 or so examples, putting it in the R.6 rarity basket with other notables: 1817 O.104, 1823 O.113, 1827 O.148 and 1831 O.120. The coin is just about perfect for the grade. It has natural grey toning, dark at the rims, lighter in the centers. There are no blemishes in the centers, the fields or on the rims. Estimate: $3,500 to $5,000 |
1 |
$3,000
Reserve met |
$4,200 | $3,300 |
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| 88 | 1828 Curl 2, No Knob | O.102 | R.2 | PCGS MS 63 | Ex Tim Osborne. An explosion of luster greets the eye. Impeccable surfaces and intricately detailed central devices stamp this 1828 as perfect for the finicky collector. Brilliant and untoned, the coin belongs in a patiently assembled date or Red Book set of choice, uncirculated bust halves. Tim was the winning bidder at Heritage’s January 2011 FUN Show auction, where it brought $2,600. Estimate: $2,200 to $2,900 |
8 |
$3,000
Reserve met |
$3,805 | $3,300 |
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| 89 | 1828 Sq. Base 2, Lg. 8s | O.109 | R.3 | PCGS MS 63 | Ex Tim Osborne The hues of a tropical sunset decorate the surfaces of this gorgeous coin. Booming luster rolls beneath the natural patina. Once again, Tim delights us with a sharply impressed, eye-appealing coin. He found this one in my bourse case during the 1995 ANA Convention in Anaheim. Estimate: $2,500 to $3,500 |
5 |
$2,532
Reserve met |
$3,750 | $2,785 |
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| 90 | 1829/7 | O.101 | R.1 | PCGS MS 62 | Frosty luster, obverse and reverse. Fully detailed central devices. Antique grey toning, the reverse lighter. Some toning spots on the reverse survived a dipping (probably in the 1950s or 1960s). The surfaces are free of hairlines. Encased in an Old Green Label holder when offered by Heritage in 2009. Reholdered to add the Frank McCarthy pedigree when the Goldbergs auctioned the coin in June 2011, where lot 806 brought $2,013. Previously attributed as O.101a, the consignor and I agree it is O.101. Estimate: $1,800 to $2,500 |
1 |
$1,750
Reserve met |
$1,750 | $1,925 |
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| 91 | 1830 Small 0 | O.103 | R.1 | PCGS AU 55 CAC | Antique grey centers with a coveted halo of iridescent turquoise, crimson and aqua – suggesting storage in a Wayte Raymond album. The reverse will pass as mint state. A few luster breaks on the obverse explain the conservative grade. Top flight eye-appeal! From the Kings Park Collection. Estimate: $600 to $800 |
9 |
$805
Reserve met |
$805 | $886 |
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| 92 | 1830 Small 0 | O.104 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | Ex Keith Davignon A truly old friend, making its 4th appearance in my auctions: MB 16 (as NGC MS 62), MB 41 (to Keith Davignon) and MB 45 (at $1,607). It is a challenge to find wear on this sensational “AU 58.” The surfaces are ablaze with luster. The obverse impersonates a painter’s palette—splashes of vibrant colors sweep across the pristine surfaces. The colorful and more evenly toned reverse is equally captivating. Treat the coin as Mint State and you will be in the hunt. Estimate: $1,400 to $1,750 |
5 |
$1,600
Reserve met |
$2,555 | $1,760 |
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| 93 | 1830 Lg. 0 | O.120 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | Classic antique grey and tan toning. The stars and legend feature iridescent shades of album toning. The centers are decently struck, with slight weakness atop the eagle’s left wing. Another pretty coin from the Kings Park Collection. Estimate: $900 to $1,200 |
4 |
$1,550
Reserve met |
$2,400 | $1,705 |
|
| 94 | 1830 Lg. 0 | O.122 | R.1 | PCGS AU 53 CAC | Exceptional luster for the assigned grade. The surfaces and toning are equally enticing; auburn and pastel gold dominate, with splashes of turquoise, obverse and reverse. The eagle’s wings are a bit soft. That is a nitpick on a coin with outrageous eye-appeal. Estimate: $450 to $700 |
21 |
$750
Reserve met |
$851 | $825 |
|
| 95 | 1833 | O.101 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | Fiery orange, mimicking embers in a nighttime campfire. Luster and iridescence coalesce, never allowing the admiring eye to stray. An enchanting 1833! From the Kings Park Collection. Estimate: $900 to $1,200 |
19 |
$1,850
Reserve met |
$2,355 | $2,035 |
|
| 96 | 1833 | O.103 | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | A sharply struck 1833 – important for this date. The obverse is a paradigm of grey dirt. The patina, ripened over the ages, burns with cartwheel luster. The reverse is similar, with some unevenness and a toning spot between A and M in AMERICA. For those who enjoy wholly original bust halves this is your cup of tea. From the Kings Park Collection. Estimate: $900 to $1,200 |
4 |
$902
Reserve met |
$1,000 | $992 |
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