May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10
Lot 1
Oak Tree Shilling 1652,
Noe-5. PCGS graded VF-30. This one weighs 73.0 grains according to
PCGS. All oak tree shillings are rare, and this one has lovely color and clean
surfaces. It was probably bent at some point in the past and circulated wearing
parts of the tree more than other areas, causing localized weakness there. Well
struck and preserved on the reverse. An important coin for the specialist.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,500.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 2
Pine Tree Sixpence 1652.
PCGS graded AU-50. The recorded weight on this one is 31.9 grains,
and this is noted on the PCGS insert. This appears to be Noe-33, with the two
pellets that flank the tree. As always seen, the coin is not well centered on
the reverse (tree side), with most of the lettering off at the top. The obverse
(dated side) is well centered and the strike is sharp. Examination will note a
small disturbance on the D of ENGLAND. Lovely silvery gray in color with
otherwise problem free surfaces and rims. PCGS has graded 2 as such, with just
5 coins graded higher (MS-64 is the best).
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 3
Pine Tree Shilling, small
planchet 1652, 70.8 grains. PCGS graded VF-30. A lovely coin that is
toned an antique gray color with lighter shades on the devices, darker in the
fields. Scattered handling marks as expected for the grade, mostly hidden in
the lettering. One small planchet irregularity between MA on the obverse.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 4
St. Patrick Copper "Farthing"
and Halfpenny. Both grade VG-8. The Farthing has glossy brown
surfaces and is free of problems while the Halfpenny has some rim bumps and
uneven wear. Both are nice coins to represent the type. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $300-375.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 5
(1688) James II Plantation
Token tin farthing. Restrike. PCGS graded AU-55. According to Breen
in his Encyclopedia, this is one of the restrike issues, struck around 1828 by
a London coin dealer named Matthew Young, who obtained the original dies and
edge devices. All show a die break in the right obverse field, which is not
seen on the originals. Nevertheless, these are collected along with the
originals, and almost all examples have heavy tin pesting throughout, as seen
here. Virtually no wear, but with the ever-present surface problems.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 6
Rosa Americana Twopence
(undated). VF-25. Dark brown in color and with average surfaces.
Minor handling marks from circulation and some areas of raised verdigris,
especially near the rims. Smooth edges and overall a decent example for the
grade.
Estimated Value $400-500.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 7
1722 Rosa Americana
Halfpenny, inscribed "DEI GRATIA REX UTILE DULCI". VF-30. Nice color
and surfaces but there is an unfortunate spot above RE of REX which looks
active. Sharply impressed and medium brown with some brassy highlights on both
sides. A couple of minor rim ticks and scrapes can be seen.
Estimated Value
$350-450.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 8
1722 Rosa Americana
Halfpenny, inscribed "DEI GRATIA REX UTILE DULCI" Electrotype. VF-30.
A nice electrotype of this popular colonial issue. Nice surfaces and color.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 9
1722 Rosa Americana Penny,
inscribed "UTILE DULCI". PCGS graded AU-50. These were struck in
"bath metal" (75% copper, 24.7% zinc and .3% silver). and hence have brass
colors outlining the devices. Boldly impressed by the dies and free of all but
minor handling marks. An impressive example of this early American colonial
struck in England.
Estimated Value $600-900.
From the Fairchild
Family Trust.
Lot 10
1723 Rosa Americana
Halfpenny. VF-30. This is a nice coin for the grade, it is glossy
from a protective coat of wax applied years ago. Minor roughness is noted in
the fields, but it is not offensive. Boldly struck by the dies and impressive
in every way.
Estimated Value $200-250.
From the Fairchild Family
Trust.
Lot 11
1723 Rosa Americana
Halfpenny (3 pieces) and 1724 Rosa Americana Halfpenny. These range in
grade from Very Good to Fine. One of the 1723s is the overdate, and two
have nice surfaces while the other two are somewhat rough from corrosion. Lot
of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $200-300.
From the Fairchild Family
Trust.
Lot 12
1723 Rosa Americana Penny.
VG-8. Slightly rough surfaces but nice color and device detail on
both sides.
Estimated Value $75-100.
From the Fairchild Family
Trust.
Lot 13
1723 Rosa Americana
Twopence. PCGS graded AU-58. As nice as these are usually found,
just a couple of mint state coins have been graded to date. Note slight surface
roughness on both sides, from long exposure to a moist environment, and we also
note some red areas on the King and in the field on the reverse. Medium to dark
brown in color and with a generally pleasing appearance.
Estimated Value
$1,000-1,400.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 14
1722 Hibernia Farthing,
inscribed "D:G: REX" and 1723 Hibernia Farthing. The first grades F-12
and the second G-4. The first is nice for the grade, although there is a
planchet crack extending up from the lower obverse rim, while the second has
some minor roughness and porosity.
Estimated Value $175-225.
From
the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 15
1722 Hibernia Halfpenny,
harp at left. PCGS graded AU-55. Boldly struck on the devices on
both sides and with nice brown color throughout. We note some fine scrapes in
the field before the face and around the neck, and a hint or red patina behind
the head.
Estimated Value $400-500.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 16
1722 Hibernia Halfpenny,
harp at right. VF-25. Light brown in color with decent surfaces for
the grade. We note some scattered marks, but none are deep or distracting. A
well made coin that has strong device detail.
Estimated Value $125-150.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 17
1723 Hibernia Farthing,
inscribed "DEI GRATIA REX" (2 pieces). The first grades VF-20 and the
second F-12 with some porosity. We note both have some dark olive patina,
the first is glossy while the second is more matte in appearance, and both have
some rim marks. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $150-175.
From the
Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 18
1723 Hibernia Farthing,
inscribed "DEI GRATIA REX" and 1724 Hibernia Halfpenny. The Farthing
grades VG-8, but is porous and the Halfpenny grades VG-8. As to the color,
the first is dark olive but otherwise decent for the grade, the second is much
nicer with lighter brown colors from a careful cleaning, but we not a slight
bend in the rim near 2 o'clock on the obverse. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated
Value $125-175.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 19
1723 Hibernia Halfpenny.
EF-40. This one is very sharply struck and well preserved with
medium brown surfaces and no signs of corosion or similar problems. A couple of
breaks in the toning on the high points, but these are trivial. An impressive
example of this scarce issue.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 20
1773 Virginia Halfpenny,
period after "GEORGIVS". PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Choice glossy
surfaces that are graced by delicate brown tones and are clean for the grade.
There are two dark spots on the lower obverse, one behind George's head, the
other below his bust. Boldly struck and very well preserved for this issue.
Estimated Value $600-800.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 21
(1680) London Elephant Token
Halfpenny. Thick planchet. PCGS graded MS-63 Red and Brown. This
scarce example has excellent surfaces and retains a small amount of original
mint red color but the coin is mostly toned. However, the planchet is
defective, with long fissures running across at an angle on the obverse, and a
few minor pieces are missing from the rim, as struck. On the reverse, the
planchet doesn't show the fissures, but there are dark areas mostly inside the
shield. One of the few found with any remnants of original mint red, and highly
desirable as such. Perhaps ten are known that show some red in the color, with
the balance toned various shades of brown.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 22
(1680) London Elephant Token
Halfpenny. Thick planchet. VG-7. Even wear but there are two rim
bumps both on the lower obverse. All devices are well preserved and defined.
Medium brown and pleasing for the moderate grade.
Estimated Value $150-175.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 23
1760 Hibernia-Voce Populi
Halfpenny. PCGS graded EF-45. A high grade example of this scarce
issue. Fully struck on the devices and struck from badly clashed dies on both
sides. As to the color, it's a medium brown and there are only faint signs of
surface problems or spots. Another nice colonial which is rarely found this
nice.
Estimated Value $400-500.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.
Lot 24
1760 Hibernia-Voce Populi
Halfpenny. SEGS graded VF-30. Nicely struck and preserved with
pleasing light brown surfaces. We note some trivial verdigris embedded in the
devices, but it is minor considering how nice the coin is overall. Scarce and
worth a premium.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 25
1766 Pitt Token Halfpenny.
VF-25. Nice color and surfaces throughout, but there are some
unfortunate scratches in the left obverse field and similar scratches on the
reverse near the ship. All lettering and device detail is clear to the unaided
eye and this is a nice coin despite the minor scratches.
Estimated Value
$800-900.
From the Fairchild Family Trust.