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| Flowing Hair Half-Dollar, 1794-1795 | ||||||||
| 1795 2-leaves | O.122, T-5 | R.5 | PCGS VF 35 | NEW. A tough die pair. No UNCS known. This one lies just outside the Condition Census. Tompkins die state 5/2. Detail in the curls and wings fit an XF coin but insufficient luster for that grade. Medium grey toning, obverse; lighter on the reverse. All natural. | $5,500 |
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| Draped Bust, Small Eagle Half-Dollars, 1796-1797 | ||||||||
| 1796 16 Stars | O.102 | R.5+ | PCGS Fine Details | Ex John Story Jenks. Offered in Henry Chapman's sale of the Jenks Collection, December 1921, lot 5913. Barry Broyde, BHNC #104, acquired it for $18,400 in Stack's December 1987 sale where lot 537 was offered as a raw VF. PCGS properly notes that the coin was cleaned, not harshly I should add. The coin is nicely detailed for its modest grade. Hints of luster survive in protected areas of the eagle's wings and some letters of the legend. If the time has arrived to fill that gaping hole in your date or type set without shelling out $50,000 or more we should talk. A photocopy of Broyde's Dec. 14, 1987 invoice for the coin is available upon request. | $37,000 |
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| The Beaver Falls Collection - Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Half-Dollars, 1801-1807 | ||||||||
| 1805 | O.108, T-9 | R.5 | PCGS XF 40 | NEW. A spectacular "40!" Just back from PCGS. This well struck 1805 oozes luster across untoned surfaces. Last offered by Steve Ivy in Aug. 1980 as AU 50, lot 2234. A lock, I should think, to earn a green CAC sticker if sent that way. | $2,500 |
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| 1806/5 | O.101 | R.3 | PCGS AU 50 | Cert. no. 43607843. Untoned. Luster stronger through stars and legend. Evenly struck with most breast feathers showing. From Southwest Numismatic Corp., Aug. 22, 1971. | $3,150 |
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| 1806 Pt. 6, Stem | O.120a | R.4 | PCGS AU 53 | Cert. no. 43698478. Thin halo of copper toning through dentils, otherwise brilliant. Strong luster for a "53" and well struck throughout. Private purchase during the July 1979 ANA Convention. | $2,900 |
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| Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Half-Dollars, 1801-1807 | ||||||||
| 1805 | O.104a, T-10 | 6+ | PCGS VG 08 | With 13 or 14 known specimens, this die state [Tompkins' DS-5] barely escapes an R.7 rarity rating. Aside from the Jules Reiver specimen (that sold instantly) I've not handled an example since the Meyer VF sold for $6,750 in 2008. Until the appearance of this coin there was but one auction offering in the past decade, a dismal looking piece graded F.12 by ANACS at $5,000 in June 2012. Barry Broyde's F.12 was a steal in November 2019, selling for $2,400. This offering features dark grey fields, lighter devices. The full, retained cuds at stars 10-12 sounded a death knell for the obverse die; they are, however, an Ode to Joy for the growing number of collectors who covet early US coins with magnificent cuds. | $2,495 |
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| 1805 | O.111 | R.3 | PCGS VF 25 | NEW. Just back from PCGS (4/23). From the collection of Donald Parsley. Lightly toned centers surrounded by a halo of album toning. A no-problem 1805. PCGS TrueView photo here: https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089338. | $1,200 |
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| 1806 Pt. 6, No Stem | O.109 | R.1 | PCGS XF 45 CAC | NEW. Soft luster flows under a rainbow of original, album toning. Color freaks will jump on this one. The 1806 pointed 6, no stem through claw is a distinct Redbook variety. It earns a modest premium despite being one of the more common die pairs of the year. | $2,750 |
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| 1806 Over Inverted 6 | O.111"b", T-11 | R.7 | PCGS VF 30 | The coveted terminal die state. Two magnificent rim cuds flank UN and TED of UNITED; a swooping die break bisects the obverse from the rim above ER in LIBERTY to the rim below the 8 in the date. Luster flickers through the stars and legend. The smooth, grey surfaces are free of distractions. The coin was uncovered by Dave Kahn some time ago and sold privately into the collection of Dr. Charles Link. I find no auction record of the piece. In Sept. 2018 Heritage offered an O.111"b" graded PCGS VF 20. It brought $3,480. https://coins.ha.com/itm/early-half-dollars/half-dollars/1806-50c-6-over-inverted-6-o-111-b-t-11-r7-vf20-pcgs-pcgs-148730-/a/1279-3651.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515#. The Kahn-Link coin is a bit nicer. | $3,600 |
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| The Beaver Falls Collection - Capped Bust Half-Dollars, 1807-1836 | ||||||||
| 1809 | O.114a | R.5- | PCGS XF 40 | Soft luster brightens the natural grey patina. A decent strike. The weak left wing is unavoidable on this rare die pair. Rated R.7 when offered in Steve Ivy's Dec. 10, 1976 auction, lot 1233B. In the nearly 50 years since, a plethora of low grade, off-quality examples appeared, dropping the rarity to R.5-. Choice VF or better 114s remain a problem for discerning collectors. | $2,100 |
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| 1812/1 Small 8 | O.102 | R.1 | PCGS AU 55 | Another choice AU example of this popular overdate. Rub confined to Liberty's cheek; luster a tad more subdued than the preceding AU 58. The coin comes from Stack's Oct. 1981 sale of the Harold Bareford Collection, Part 2, lot 351. Bareford owned an astounding number or rarities and high quality gold and silver coins, including a proof 1832 O.123 (considered to be the discovery piece of the R.7+ die pair). Bareford acquired this 1812/1 from Stack's in the Summer of 1952 as "Brill Unc." The original Stack's envelope (with Bareford's notes) and auction tag (from 1981) are preserved for the next owner. | $1,950 |
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| 1814 E/A | O.108a | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | Full, frosty luster. Just a trace of friction on the cheek. The obverse is sharply impressed. The reverse strike is better than most despite weakness at the eagle's head and the top of the left wing. Light toning through stars 1-7 and portions of the legend. Discard the R.1 rarity rating if you aspire to an AU 1814 E over A. Check your AMBPR to see the excitement surrounding the appearance of a top notch example. From Bowers & Ruddy's June 28, 1979 sale of the Oscar Pearl collection, lot 356, with tag. | $5,700 |
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| 1819 | O.110 | R.4 | PCGS AU 58 | Even light grey toning. Slightly (for the grade) subdued cartwheel luster. Not a match for Keith Davignon's AU 58 that brought $4,406 in MB 38 but a nice, high grade example of this scarce die pair. Last offered in Bowers & Ruddy's August 22, 1978 ANA sale. PCGS cert # 43607884. TrueView photo copied and displayed here. | $1,625 |
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| 1823 Broken 3 | O.101 | R.2 | PCGS AU 55 | A well struck, lustrous example of a VERY popular Red Book variety. Broken 3s have been harder to find in AU than their Patched and Ugly 3 cousins. There can be no quarrel with the PCGS grade. From Kagin's Jan. 1979 NASC sale, lot 423, with tag. | $3,100 |
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| 1824 | O.115 | R.2 | NGC AU 55 | Untoned with bold cartwheel luster. The short drift mark by Liberty's nose cost this one at least 3 grading points. I note just a trace of friction on the portrait. The reverse is UNC. From Paul Padgett, Feb. 18, 1984. Cert. no. 6448862-004. | $495 |
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| 1826 | O.114 | R.4 | PCGS AU 55 | Untoned with boistrous luster. A decent strike for this often poorly impressed die pair. The marriage is tougher than its R.4 rating suggests, especially in high grade. Decent AU examples generally bring 4 figures at auction. Acquired privately in December 1976; then rated R.5. | $925 |
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| 1832 Dash Date | O.112 | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 | A fully lustrous untoned example with great "flash." A trace of friction on the cheek. Nowhere else. The very tiny pock mark on Liberty's jaw is an indentation, likely the result of something clinging to the die at the time the coin was struck. From New England Rare Coin Auctions (Jim Haplerin's early life), July 1976, lot 1067 with tag. PCGS #43220079. TrueView photo copied and displayed here. | $850 |
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| 1833 | O.103 | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 | A twin to the preceding O.101. Trace of friction on the cheek. Nowhere else. Well struck with strong luster, befitting a nice "58." From Pine Tree's January 1977 FUN Show Sale, lot 376, with tag. | $850 |
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| Capped Bust Half-Dollars, 1807-1836 | ||||||||
| 1809 | O.103 | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | Superbly toned in subtle shades of iridescent grey, gold, rose and turquoise. The softly struck eagle's head and upper left wing are standard for the die pair. Color, eye appeal and originality are a winning trio - confirmed by CAC's seal of approval. | $3,250 |
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| 1809 XXX Edge | O.108a | R.R.4+ | PCGS VF 30 | A wonderful example of this VERY tough die marriage. The XXX edge is a nice bonus. Soft luster permeates the devices and fields, especially on the reverse. Natural auburn toning contributes to the eye appeal. This is a special O.108a. | $1,200 |
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| 1809 III Edge | O.109a | R.2 | PCGS AU 50 | PRICE REDUCED! Ex Tom Sears. Evenly toned, light grey with hints of pale gold; smooth surfaces and loads of luster. A first rate "AU 50." |
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| 1810 | O.104a | R.3 | PCGS AU 58+ | NEW. An original coin, never wiped or dipped. Silver-grey toning with virtually full luster. Two short drift marks appear under the A and E in AMERICA. The "look" reminds me of the pristine hoard of capped bust halves assembled in the 1820s by the ancestors of George Plimpton and his siblings. See Keith Davignon's essay in the Nov. 2022 issue of the J.R. Journal, Vol. 32, No. 3, p.3, a "must read" if you are not familiar with these remarkable coins. The 1810 offered here came from a similar hoard assembled by James Allaire Millholland (1842-1911). The Millholland collection was disbursed this year by Stack's-Bowers. | $3,500 |
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| 1810 | O.105 | R.2 | PCGS MS 61 | PRICE REDUCED! An original bust half with a handsome “grey dirt” obverse and an outrageously colorful reverse that features shades of magenta and crimson. Weak rims suggest a late die state. The central devices, however, are decently impressed. Recently removed from an NGC MS 62 capsule. (The NGC label accompanies.) From Heritage’s 1999 FUN Show Sale, lot 6725. This is a “killer” date in AU and UNC. |
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| 1811 Sm. 8 | O.108 | R.2 | PCGS Shield AU 58 | PRICE REDUCED! Ex Tom Sears. Flashy luster, lightly toned. Drawn stars attest to the late die state. Pleasing surfaces. A "rim pinch" beneath 18 of the date is Mint made - and not a "pinch." The blank planchet failed to make a 180° rotation in the Castaing Machine. The upshot, of course, was a failure to raise the rim in the flattened area. This minor mint error does not affect value but certainly adds to our fascination for these products of the early Mint. |
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| 1811 Small 8 | O.113 | R.5 | PCGS XF 40 | NEW. The KEY die pair of the year. Both dies were well worn from prior use. This explains the invariable weakness at the rims and a generally soft overall impression. This example offers nice compensation. Pleasant medium grey toning is original. The surfaces are remarkably free of contact. Ex James Ross, offered earlier in Heritage's Jan. 2015 FUN Sale, lot 10234 where it brought $1,410. | $1,500 |
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| 1812/1 Large 8 | O.101 | R.5 | PCGS VF 30 | NEW. A new discovery, offered to me by a dealer while in an NGC XF 40 capsule. I crossed it to PCGS. The coin is wonderful. The surfaces are remarkably smooth for a circulated coin. Soft luster in protected areas highlights the natural grey toning. The coin is essentially without faults, respite from the sad number of examples that reflect abuse from circulation, storage or misguided "improvement" projects. Redbook and die variety collectors converge on the 12 over 11 large 8, driving the price ever upword. You will be proud to have this one in your collection. (NGC label accompanies.) | $11,500 |
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| 1812/1 Small 8 | O.102a | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 | NEW. Full, flashy luster graces the smooth surfaces. A later die state -- but note the detail in Liberty's curls and drapery and the strength of the eagle's neck and wing feathers. This is a high quality 1812/1, ready to enhance anyone's Redbook or Registry Set of capped bust halves. | $3,600 |
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| 1813 | O.103 | R.1 | PCGS AU 50 CAC | NEW. Silver grey centers, darker at the rims with russet toning through the stars and legend. Soft luster glows in the fields and highlights the devices. Strong eye appeal earned a CAC sticker. | $795 |
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| 1814 Single Leaf | O.105a | R.4 | PCGS AU 55 CAC | A marvelous 1814 Single Leaf. The eye appeal is head and shoulders above the darkly toned AU 55 CAC I offered in 2014 (lot 91, MB 39 @ $5,341, reappearing in a March 2017 Legend auction @ $6,325). Shimmering luster graces the silver-grey toning. The surfaces are exceptionally smooth save for a tick, right of the date; adjustment marks in the upper left of the reverse are unusual and fascinating but do not enter a discussion of value. A glance at auction records will tell you that high grade examples of this Red Book staple are rare. This CAC approved example belongs in a top-flight Red Book or PCGS Registry set. | $5,000 |
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| 1814 | O.106 | R.5- | PCGS XF 45 CAC | Early die state and spectacularly original! Luster abounds under the antique toning. There would be no quibble had this R.5 rarity graded AU. Ubiquitous softness (worn die) on the obverse befuddled the PCGS graders. More than a match for Dr. Link's PCGS XF 45 (no CAC) offered in MB 52 (lot 72) that settled at $2,640. | $2,500 |
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| 1814 E/A | O.108a | R.1 | PCGS AU 55 | NEW. A Red Book condition rarity - though “R.1” to die variety collectors. Why are there so few AU or nicer examples? I don’t have the answer. This untoned example sports extravagant luster, obverse and reverse. Weakness at the eagle’s head and left wing is a hallmark of the variety and stark contrast to the well-detailed obverse portrait. Unless you find clash marks a bother, you will adore the nearly mark-free surfaces. Formerly in the collection of Dr. Tom Sears; last offered in MB 51, lot 28, Feb. 2021. | $3,800 |
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| 1817 Punctuated Date | O.103 | R.2 | PCGS AU 55 | PRICE REDUCED! Strong cartwheel luster rolls across the smooth, untoned surfaces. The punctuation mark between 1 and 7 is sharp. A light, vertical toning streak crosses the right side of the eagle. Choice AU examples of this Red Book variety never go unnoticed. This one brought $4,700 in Legend's Sept. 2018 sale of The Konstantine Collection. |
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| 1817 Punctuated Date | O.103 | R.2 | PCGS Gold Shield AU 55 | Pale grey toning with just the right dose of cartwheel luster. The strike is generally balanced though some weakness shows in the eagle's claws and neck. The centers are framed by high, well separated dentils. Having two choice AU examples of this popular Red Book variety at the same time is a rare and welcome event. | $3,650 |
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| 1817 | O.104 | R.6+ | PCGS Genuine Gd. Details | Ex Jerome Zonca. A fabled rarity, with somewhere 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, coining the moniker, “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, the 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. | $4,250 |
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| 1818/7 Small 8 | O.102a | R.2 | PCGS MS 61 | NEW. An original crust of antique grey toning cavorts with iridescent flashes of aqua and crimson through the stars and legend. This is a connoisseur's coin with full, caky luster. The sole impediment, denyng the coin a choice uncirculated designation, is a scuff at the tip of Liberty's bust, extending into the dentils. Exceptional eye appeal for an "MS 61." The coin brought $6,600 when Stack's-Bowers offered it as part of the Abigail Collection in April 2022, lot 2095. | $5,500 |
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| 1820/19 Curl Base 2 | O.102 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | Stone grey toning, obverse and reverse, with full cartwheel luster and distinctly prooflike surfaces on the reverse. Minor ticks from short term circulation may have denied this one a CAC sticker. It is an old friend. I purchased it at a Heritage auction in 2014 (at $3,525) and sold it to Dr. Tom Sears. Though more common than its square base 2 sibling, no high grade 1820, overdate or not, is to be ignored. Only the 1807 and 1815 mintages are lower in the Capped Bust series. Six of the eight Overton die varieties are also Red Book varieties. | $3,500 |
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| 1822/1 | O.102 | R.4 | PCGS AU 50 | A killer R.4 – and probably the only true overdate of the year. (A consensus has formed proclaiming the O.101 a doubtful overdate.) This is a very pretty example, much nicer than the similarly graded coins offered by Heritage in Dec. 2010, lot 7934, and Dec. 2021, lot 91256. Iridescent gold and turquoise toning at the peripheries enhances the eye appeal. The surfaces are almost free of contact marks. Do not pass up a chance to capture an eye appealing `22/1-102. Consider a phone call if you want this high grade rarity. Last offered in MB 46, lot 42, Jan. 2018, bringing $3,247. PCGS cert no. 2818225, noting the Overton attribution. | $3,250 |
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| 1822 | O.103 | R.4 | PCGS AU 53 | NEW. A stunning, fully prooflike example of the key to a die variety set of 1822s. The brilliant surfaces, though gently wiped, show minimal signs of actual circulation. The strike, as expected on this early die state, is sharp throughout. All 13 stars display center points. I remain somewhat skeptical of the demotion of the O.103 from R.5. Your experience may vary but I've found very few in 40 years of searching bourse floors. | $3,750 |
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| 1822 | O.106 | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 | Ex Eliasberg-Link. Provenance and attribution displayed on the PCGS label. The familiar crusty-grey toning sported by most of Eliasberg's bust half-dollars is instantly recognized by those who previewed the coins. Light friciton on the portrait but no contact marks suggesting acutal circulation. Every collector should have an Eliasberg coin in his or her collection. | $1,725 |
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| 1822 | O.115 | R.3 | PCGS AU 55 | A twin to the preceding 1822 O.109, perhaps a point or two better, with lovely surfaces, strong luster and a sharp strike. A CAC sticker is there for the taking should it matter to the next owner. A first rate provenance will impress the veterans. Gehring Prouty chose the coin when I offered him 1st shot on Elton Dosier's collection in late 1997. PCGS cert # 31722131. | $1,025 |
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| 1824 | O.108a | R.4 | PCGS AU 55 | Beautifully toned. Subtle hues of cobalt blue bathe the surfaces. First rate luster and surfaces argue for a "58" designation. Overton attribution shown on the PCGS label, cert # 81785815. | $975 |
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| 1825 | O.115 | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 CAC | NEW. Antique grey with generous splashes of gold and russet contribute to an A for Eye Appeal. Cartwheel luster runs deep beneath the toning. The CAC sticker, one imagines, was applied without hesitation. The comparable Newman coin (NGC AU 58 CAC) brought $3,290 in Nov. 2013. It took $1,740 to land this lovely 1825 in April 2022. | $1,850 |
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| 1825 | O.115 | R.2 | PCGS MS 65 | NEW. A true GEM. Immaculate surfaces, shimmering luster and gorgeous, original toning. Fully struck central devices. What else to say?! From the Howard Sharfman Collection offered by Legend in Sept. 2021, lot 82 at $5,405. | $5,950 |
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| 1825 | O.116 | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 | Start your examination with Liberty's exquisitely detailed curls. Then hunt for any sign of circulation. I suggest you will come up empty handed. A crust of light grey toning envelopes the coin. The caky, cartwheel luster is unbroken. An upgrade candidate of the first order. PCGS cert #31973344. | $1,150 |
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| 1826 | O.101a | R.2 | PCGS AU 55+ CAC | NEW. A "WOW" coin. Antique grey toning, brought to life with generous helpings of iridescent gold and turquoise. Strong luster and lovely surfaces. Exceptional eye appeal for the assigned grade. | $1,225 |
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| 1826 | O.113a | R.4- | PCGS AU 55 | Ex Gehring Prouty. A consummate example of a "grey dirt" bust half, sure to appeal to experienced collectors. Nice surfaces with luster that befits the grade. Scarce subvariety, worth a premium. | $975 |
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| 1827 Sq. Base 2 | O.117 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | Simply stunning eye appeal! A rainbow of iridescent toning blankets the surfaces. The few circulation ticks are nearly invisible to the naked eye. Were the coin offered at auction I'd expect runaway bidding. From the cabinet of Lance Keigwin. | $1,750 |
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| 1828 Sq. Base 2, Sm. 8's, Lg. Lt. | O.122 | R.3 | PCGS MS 64 | NEW. Extraordinary eye appeal! Fully struck (the rim break at stars 5-6 just beginning) with iridescent aqua, copper and burnt orange toning. Almost certainly in the Condition Census for this sticky die pair. | $4,500 |
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| 1829 Sm. Lets | O.107 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | Fully struck early die state. Take a moment to examine the detail in Liberty's curls, drapery and clasp. Then move to the eagle's head, neck, wings and claws. Die lines below the bust proclaim this offering to be among the first struck from the O.107 die pair. Blazing luster, with a whisper of friction on the cheek, tells us the coin never entered circulation. From the collection of Barry Broyde, BHNC member #104, offered by Stack's/Bowers as part of the "Horatio Morgan" collection in Nov. 2019, lot 7170, bringing $1,020. An amazing coin for those seeking the best of the best, without venturing into the stratospheric prices attending "gem quality" coins. PCGS cert #38264028. | $1,300 |
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| 1830 Small 0 | O.119 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | Embers of a dying campfire brighten the primeval patina on this original 1830. Nice coin for the date or type collector. PCGS cert #13392017. | $795 |
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| 1831 | O.109 | R.1 | PCGS Gold Shield MS 65 | A gem bust half with smooth, satiny surfaces, robust luster and spectacular iridescent toning. The central devices are sharp. Note the detail in Liberty's curls and eagle's feathers. Slight weakness at the lowest drapery lines and motto opposite is typical for this die pair. (Compare the Overton plate coin.) A delight for the date or type collector. | $5,750 |
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| 1831 | O.109 | R.1 | PCGS MS 64 | NEW. Sharply impressed, near gem. Lightly toned with smooth surfaces expected of the lofty grade. A wonderful type coin. | $2,850 |
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| 1831 | O.118 | R.3 | PCGS Gold Shield AU 58 | Untoned with full luster. The centers well struck, slight weakness in the motto. A flashy 1831! | $720 |
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| 1832 Sm. Lets. Dash Date | O.112 | R.2 | PCGS Gold Shield MS 62 | PRICE REDUCED! The dash date variety, also found on the R.7 proof-only 1832 O.123. Even, light to medium grey toning. Unbroken luster supports the mint state designation. |
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| 1833 | O.103 | R.2 | PCGS MS 63 CAC | NEW. Subtle gold and aqua iridescence highlight this beautifully toned 1833. The surfaces are gem quality. Perhaps PCGS worried about the drawn stars and weak rims. I foresee an upgrade in the future of this marvelous coin. | $2,250 |
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| 1833 | O.104 | R.1 | PCGS MS 64 | NEW. Iridescent cobalt blue frames the pale sunset centers of this eye-catching 1833. Booming luster rolls beneath the toning. Well struck devices save for slight weakness in the motto. | $2,950 |
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| 1833 | O.109 | R.3 | PCGS MS 61 | NEW. Original, through and through. A translucent crust of antique grey toning shields deep, unbroken mint luster. The full motto and well struck devices are a welcome bonus. This is one heck of an "MS 61!" | $1,450 |
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| 1834 Lg. Date, Sm. Lets. | O.107 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | Brilliant with undiminished luster in the fields. Light gold toning highlights the stars and legend. | $775 |
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| 1834 Sm. Date & Letters | O.109 | R.1 | PCGS MS 62 | NEW. Attractive antique grey with iridescent highights. Well struck centers, high rims and complete dentils. A type collectors dream. | $1,550 |
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| 1834 Sm. Date & Letters | O.118 | R.4 | PCGS MS 63 | NEW. A pristine, original coin. Grey toning, with a splash of pastel copper beneath the bust. This is a genuinely scarce die pair from the most common date of the series. As with the earlier 1810 O.104a the coin escaped the ravages of misguided improvement efforts as it sat in the viewing tray of James Allaire Millholland for the last 150+ years. | $2,125 |
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| 1836 | O.114 | R.2 | PCGS AU 58 | Where's the rub? Nowhere, I suggest. Unabated luster flows through the fields and across the devices. Hints of iridescent rose and turquoise punctuate the stars and legend. A gossamer veil of light grey toning fails to diminish the bold luster. The coin is essentially without faults | $1,295 |
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| 1836 50/00 | O.116 | R.2 | PCGS MS 61 | NEW. Another offering from the Millholland Collection, with the same original look and surfaces as the preceding 1834 O.118 and 1810 O.104a. Unbroken, caky luster rolls across the fields and devices. Minor contact marks account for the conservative grade. The R.2 rarity rating is misleading when on the hunt for choice AU or Mint State examples of the "50 over 00." It takes but one hand for me to count the number of UNC examples I've handled. | $3,500 |
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| 1826 | O.114 | R.4 | PCGS AU 53 | Even silver-grey toning. A long underrated die pair. High grade examples are rare. Adequate luster for the grade; the surfaces a bit busy though free of distracting ticks or marks. Ex MB 26, May 2001, lot 207. | $600 |
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| 1833 | O.115 | R.5 | PCGS Genuine (VF Details) | Ex Donald Frederick and Charlton E. Meyer, Jr. A classic rarity, unknown to Al Overton when he published his 1st and 2nd editions in 1967 and 1970. Don Frederick discovered the variety in 1972. Tim purchased this coin from Charlton Meyer shortly after Meyer acquired the incomparable PCGS MS 63 example, ex-Downey-Schertz-Parsley, in September 1999. Meyer told Tim that this coin came to him from Don Frederick, leaving open the question whether it was the Discovery Coin. It now appears that Don kept the lesser quality Discovery Coin (Fine details with altered surfaces) when he sold this coin to Meyer. Frederick’s notes on the discovery piece accompanied its sale by Heritage in April 2010, lot 3308. Dr. Charles Link was the winner, later consigning it to my Mail Bid Sale No. 43, August 2016, lot 72. The Frederick-Meyer-Osborne coin, offered here, has kraft envelope toning that nicely obscures hairlines from an improvident cleaning. The surfaces are otherwise free of distractions. | $900 |
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| 1834 Sm. Date & Lets | O.112 | R.3 | PCGS AU 55 | Full cartwheel luster encased in an ancient grey patina. A trace of friction on the cheek. That's it. A lock to grade AU 58 today. Ex Jules Reiver - as NGC AU 58 - Jan. 2006, lot 23297. | $525 |
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| 1807 Lg. Stars 50/20 | O.112 | R.1 | PCGS VF 35 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089339. Lightly toned with flickers of luster throughout. Acquired from Floyd Farley, BHNC #2, in November 1989. Farley's 2x2 insert accompanies, showing his acquisition from "Schulman" in December 1973. | $1,125 |
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| 1807 Large Stars | O.114 | R.3 | PCGS VF 30 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089340. Antique toning, lighter on the central devices. Evenly struck with luster highlighting the stars and legend. Nice surfaces. | $1,225 |
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| 1808 | O.104 | R.3 | PCGS AU 50 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089341. Soft steel-grey toning with strong luster for the grade. Exceptionally nice surfaces. | $1,400 |
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| 1809 | O.104 | R.5- | PCGS VF 20 | Light to medium grey toning. Usual soft impression on the reverse. There are 15 die pairs dated 1809. Five are rated R.5. Completing the set is a challenge. Most collectors opt for examples in the mid-level grade range, Fine to XF. PCGS cert no. 29872614. | $395 |
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| 1810 | O.101a | R.1 | PCGS OGH AU 58 | Untoned with blinding luster. Well struck devices, save for slight weakness at the top of the eagle's left wing. Just a trace of friction on the high points. 1810s this nice are SO tough to find! | $2,750 |
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| 1810 | O.106 | R.3 | PCGS AU 53 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089344. Virtually full luster. A thin halo of russet toning encases the brilliant centers. | $900 |
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| 1810 | O.108 | R.3 | PCGS XF 45 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089345. Light grey toning. Enough luster to support an AU designation. Clash marks and die breaks abound. | $575 |
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| 1811 Small 8 | O.113 | R.5- | PCGS VF 25 | Usual softness from worn dies. This is the stopper for those seeking a die variety set of 1813s. Smooth surfaces are a bonus on this VF example. | $575 |
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| 1812 | O.103 | R.1 | PCGS XF 40 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089346. A generous helping of luster glows beneath the antique toning. A VERY sweet coin for the grade. | $450 |
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| 1812 | O.109a | R.2 | PCGS AU 53 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089347. Light grey with bold luster throughout. Minimal signs of circulation. | $825 |
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| 1813 | O.105 | R.1 | PCGS AU 55 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089348. Cartwheel luster flows under pale gold toning. A handsome 1813! | $1,200 |
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| 1814 E/A | O.108a | R.1 | PCGS OGH XF 45 | Housed in an old green label holder, this lustrous example is almost sure to grade AU by today's standards. Struck from well-worn dies with few signs of actual circulation. | $2,000 |
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| 1817 | O.113 | R.2 | PCGS AU 53 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089349. Blazing luster with a ring of copper toning at the peripheries. An eye-catching 1817 that many will grade AU 55. | $1,150 | SOLD | ||
| 1819/8 Large 9 | O.104 | R.2 | PCGS AU 50 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089350. Light toning. Soft luster. No problems. | $750 |
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| 1823 | O.106a | R.2 | PCGS MS 63 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089353. A stunning coin. Brilliant, with all devices razor sharp. I expected PCGS to catagorize the coin as a mint error. The letters ATE in STATES were struck through grease or perhaps a thin piece of cloth. A fascinating coin that will appeal to sophisticated collectors as well as those collecting mint errors. | $2,000 |
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| 1823 | O.108 | R.3 | PCGS AU 55 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089354. Struck from freshly polished dies, lending a slightly prooflike aura to the surfaces. Very little actual wear. The obverse die was later used to strike the RARE 1823 O.109. | $795 |
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| 1823 | O.109 | R.5 | ANACS EF 40 Details | An R.6 die pair in Overton's 1st, 2nd and 3rd editions. The `23-109 remains a great rarity in XF or better. An improvident cleaning knocks the value of this example down $1,000 or more. Parsley had to pay $2,695 for the coin in the mid-1990s. Even light grey toning. | $1,750 |
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| 1823 | O.111 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089355. Silver-grey with hints of copper at the peripheries. Strong double profile, common on this date, adds interest without affecting value. | $825 |
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| 1824 | O.104 | R.3 | PCGS MS 62 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089356. Extravagant luster underlies amber toning, lighter and more delicate on the reverse. An original, unquestionably mint state 1824. | $1,525 |
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| 1824/4 | O.109 | R.2 | NGC AU 53 | Attribution noted on the NGC label. Lustrous and untoned. The recut 4 is bold. Solid for the grade. | $525 |
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| 1824/4 | O.110 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089357. A trace of friction on Liberty's cheek. Nowhere else. Full, caky luster. A prize for the date, die variety or Redbook collector! | $1,595 |
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| 1824 | O.117 | R.2 | PCGS AU 55 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089358. The reverse is UNC; the obverse with light friction. Probably deserves an AU 58 designation. Untoned with virtually full luster. Note the detail in the eagle's feathers and claws. | $700 |
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| 1825 | O.102 | R.2 | PCGS AU 50 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089359. Brilliant with full luster in the fields. Striking weakness in the portrait may explain the conservative grade. | $420 |
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| 1825 | O.113 | R.1 | PCGS OGH MS 61 | Luster runs deep under steel-grey toning, a bit uneven on the obverse. The strike is first rate. Housed in an old green label holder. | $1,225 |
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| 1826 | O.110 | R.2 | PCGS AU 53 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089363. Brilliant, untoned with strong luster for the grade. | $325 |
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| 1826 | O.112a | R.2 | PCGS MS 62 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089361. An impressive strike despite the later die state. Feast your eyes on Liberty's curls and the eagle's head, feathers and claws. Creamy, pale grey toning. In all, a lovely "MS 62." | $1,250 |
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| 1826 | O.118a | R.1 | PCGS MS 63 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089362. Unbroken luster enlivens the antique grey toning. An original coin that escaped the cleaning and dipping craze of the 1950s and 1960s. | $1,750 |
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| 1826 | O.119 | R.4 | NGC XF 45 | From the Jules Reiver Collection, noted on the label (along with the attribution). Luster survives in the stars, legend and portions of the reverse field. Striking weakness in the central devices. Natural, dusty grey toning. Reiver's 2x2 envelope, with notes, accompanies. | $245 |
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| 1827/6 | O.103 | R.4 | ANACS EF 40 | Rather soft impession, as usual for this die pair. Both dies show wear from prior use, the obverse on the 1827/6 O.101 and 102, the reverse on the 1827 O.119 (and later on the 1826 O.103). Nicely toned with excellent surfaces. The grade is right. | $325 |
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| 1827 Sq. Base 2 | O.121 | R.4 | ANACS EF 45 | (Photo not available.) A twin to the preceding 1827/6: nicely toned, pleasing surfaces. Should have more luster for the assigned grade. I'd settle on XF 40. A genuinely scarce die pair. | $220 |
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| 1827 Sq. Base 2 | O.124a | R.5 | PCGS AU Details | An important coin with a distinguished pedigree. Henry Hilgard located the coin in the 1980s. He sold it to Charlton Meyer in March 1991 for $2,500. The coin next appeared in my Mail Bid Sale 34, lot 25, August 2009. Dr. Glenn Peterson prevailed at $2,558, When Dr. Peterson sent it to PCGS the graders concluded that it was (lightly) cleaned. It came back with its current Gold Seal label, noting the Overton attribution and the Peterson provenance. The coin was undoubtedly considered for a "straight grade" of AU 53 and may yet achieve that status in a future submission. It shows only light wear and retains generous portions of its original mint luster. In a private transaction, Dr. Peterson sold the coin to Don Parsley for $2,800 a few years ago. PCGS TrueView photo here: https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089363. |
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| 1827 Sq. Base 2 | O.132 | R.3 | PCGS MS 62 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089365. A wonderful coin for the date or type collector: high rims, sharp stars, fully struck centers and caky, undisturbed luster. Nice! | $1,300 |
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| 1827 | O.141 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089366. Frosty, untoned with minor disturbances in the fields. Few, if any, signs of contact. | $750 |
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| 1827 Curl Base 2 | O.146 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089367. From Superior's May 1995 Sale, lot 2593, with auction tag. Luster glows beneath atractive medium grey toning. | $1,400 |
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| 1828 Sq. 2, Sm. 8s, Lg. Lets | O.115 | R.2 | PCGS AU 53 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089368. Iridescent album toning encases the stars and portions of the legend. Soft luster througought. A model "AU 53." | $400 |
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| 1828 Sq. 2, Sm. 8s, Lg. Lets | O.120 | R.1 | PCGS OGH AU 58 | A coin that might have graded MS 62: hard to find a luster break. Well struck with silver-grey toning and hints of amber (probably from kraft envelope storage). A top flight "58," housed in an old green label holder. | $1,250 |
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| 1828 Sq. 2, Sm. 8s, Lg. Lets | O.122 | R.3 | PCGS XF 45 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089369. Light to medium grey with good luster throughout. Parsley acquired the coin from my sale of the Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Schertz Collection in 1994. | $250 |
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| 1829 | O.109a | R.4+ | PCGS AU 53 | [Dr. Glenn] Peterson provenance noted on the label. Don Parsley acquired it in a BHNC auction for $1098.90. Striking weakness on the reverse comes with the territory on this genuinely rare die state. Brilliant, untoned with a bushel of luster for the assigned grade. The fields display minor handling marks, otherwise a solid "55." A comparable PCGS AU 53 example was offered in MB 46, lot 72, Jan. 2018; it brought $1,210. Don't expect this one to linger. | $795 |
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| 1829 Lg. Lets Reverse | O.110a | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089370. Light toning at the peripheries. Otherwise brilliant. Flashy luster with a trace of friction on the cheek. Well struck | $795 |
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| 1829 | O.112 | R.1 | PCGS AU 55 | Sharply struck early die state, the reverse partly prooflike. Full luster. Lightly wiped fields demoted the coin from AU 58. A flashy 1829 with good eye appeal. | $460 |
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| 1829 | O.113 | R.4- | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089371. Another brilliant, untoned 1829. Bare friction on the portrait. | $795 |
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| 1830 Sm. 0 | O.109 | R.4+ | ANACS MS 60 | A VERY scarce, underappreciated die pair. The obverse die is in its 3rd use; the reverse die, in its 2nd use. Soft obverse rims and a slightly blunt portrait make the O.109 a stepchild for date collectors. This uncirculated specimen enjoys full luster, the reverse more vibrant. "Grey dirt" toning with flashes of russet iridescence through the legend. Housed in one of ANACS tiny, old holders. | $850 |
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| 1830 Sm. 0 | O.117 | R.2 | PCGS OGH MS 62 | An amazing strike, full luster and immaculate surfaces -- all one might hope for. Truly a PQ MS 62. Housed in an older green label holder. | $1,650 |
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| 1830 Large 0 | O.122 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089374. The reverse is UNC. A little "cabinet friction" on the obverse. Liberty's curls and drapery lines are particularly sharp. Brilliant, with full luster. | $775 |
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| 1831 | O.106 | R.3 | PCGS AU 50 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/28464456. (No photo.) Late die state, displaying a generally soft impression. Nearly full luster; too much for a "50." Light grey toning. | $400 |
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| 1831 | O.114 | R.3 | PCGS AU 55 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089377. Nearly full luster; only faint signs of circulation. Brilliant, untoned. | $425 |
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| 1831 | O.116 | R.1 | PCGS AU 55 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089378. A pleasing mix of grey and gold toning. Luster highlights the devices. Note the the 4-dot monogram of the ejection mechanism, on and above Liberty's bosom. | $425 |
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| 1831 | O.116 | R.1 | PCGS AU 53 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089379. Well struck centers. Untoned with flashy luster. | $375 |
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| 1832 Large Letters | O.101a | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089380. Where's the rub? Here is a very high-end "58." The coin never saw circulation. Bold cartwheel luster and sharply struck. Lightly toned. This one has it all. | $1,325 |
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| 1832 Sm. Lets. | O.104 | R.4 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089381. Unrecognized as a scarce die pair until recently. This untoned example enjoys full, vibrant luster. Weak obverse rims are the sole complaint. | $875 |
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| 1832 Sm. Lets. | O.109 | R.4- | PCGS AU 53 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089383. Light toning with virtually full luster - enough to support an AU 55 designation. Softness at the tip of the bust probably influenced the PCGS graders. Al Overton considered the die pair to be R.5. A plethora of lower grade examples led to the demotion. High grade coins remain scarce and worth a premium. | $425 |
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| 1832 Sm. Lets. | O.110 | R.1 | NGC MS 62 | Ex Elton Dosier, my principal mentor; renowned for his attribution skills and sharp eye. Caky luster and immaculate surfaces earmark this impressive 1832. Scrutinize, if you will, Liberty's curls and the eagle's claws and feathers. Elton loved well struck coins. The O.110 always presents with weakness in the motto. C'est las vie. | $1,450 |
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| 1832 Sm. Lets | O.110 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089384. Boistrous luster rolls across the untoned, mark-free surfaces. Traces of friction on the portrait. | $825 |
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| 1832 Sm. Lets. | O.111 | R.1 | PCGS MS 61 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089385. Brilliant, untoned and well struck. Maybe a little cabinet friction on the cheek. Maybe not. Close call. The assigned grade is a proper compromise. | $1,175 |
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| 1832 Sm. Lets. | O.119 | R.3 | PCGS OGH AU 55 | Gorgeous iridescent gold toning with subtle infusions of rose and aqua. Full luster. Luster confined to the cheek: an "AU 58" by today's standards. Note the old green label. | $650 |
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| 1832 Sm. Lets. | O.122 | R.1 | PCGS AU 50 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089386. Handsome album toning at the peripheries, the centers a bit lighter. Good luster. Just a couple of circulation ticks away from AU 55. | $385 |
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| 1833 | O.101 | R.1 | PCGS AU 50 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47089387. Thin halo of copper toning frames the lightly toned centers. Plenty of luster for a "50." | $385 |
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| 1834 Sm. Date & Letters | O.111 | R.1 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47072475. Crisp strike, including 13 stars with center points. Bold luster blankets the untoned surfaces. Friction on the cheek and tip of the bust. That's it. A solid "58." | $700 |
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| 1834 Small Date & Letters | O.112 | R.1 | ANACS MS 61 | Housed in a small, old ANACS capsule. This one should cross to the grading service of your choice. Richly toned in shades of iridescent grey and pale gold. Luster flows, undisturbed, across the devices. A nice coin! | $850 |
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| 1836 | O.109 | R.4- | PCGS MS 62 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47072477. Vibrant luster animates the untoned surfaces. A faint halo of gold suggests storage in a Wayte Raymond album. | $1,450 |
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| 1836 | O.117 | R.3 | PCGS AU 58 | https://www.pcgs.com/cert/47072481. Hints of golden toning intermingle with the brilliant, fully lustrous surfaces. A handsome 1836. | $800 |
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