May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10
Lot 1067
1850 Pattern cent,
Judd-116, Pollock-134, Rarity-6. Billon, with perforation. PCGS graded
Proof 63 Original. Plain edge. For a coin with 90 percent copper and only
10 percent silver, the color and surfaces sure look like silver. One side says
CENT and 1850, with two flowers in between, and the other side U.S.A. and ONE
TENTH SILVER below. Scarce and always popular with pattern collectors.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,300.
From a B. Max Mehl Sale, unknown date,
number 1565 with his original yellow envelope included.
Lot 1068
1851 Pattern cent,
Judd-127, Pollock-149, Rarity-6. Original, billon, plain edge. PCGS
graded MS-65. Lovely original toning on both sides, with antique gray
shades and hints of luster beneath. Sharply struck, and a rare example of this
curious perforated pattern issue. Only 3 have been graded this high, with none
graded higher! .
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 1069
1852 Pattern Gold Dollar,
Judd-138, Pollock-165, Rarity-7. Silver, plain edge. NGC graded Proof
65. This is an extremely rare pattern issue, and although there isn't much
to this coin, what is present is in gem condition. Toned with deep gray shades
and free of distractions. We note that this was struck over a half dime, and
you can just make out the flattened letters of UNITED STATES in the left
obverse field between the date and U.S.A. The large hole at the center has been
the subject of derisive comments by certain dealers, and such things just add
more color to our little industry. One of the finest graded by NGC, only 4
awarded MS-65 and none graded higher, only 1 this grade seen by PCGS, also none
higher from that service.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
Lot 1070
1853. Pattern Cent.
Judd-149, Pollock-178, Rarity 5. German Silver, reeded edge. NGC graded
Proof 30. This piece has been circulated as its was probably "passed off"
as a Quarter Eagle as the regular die obverse of the $2.50 Liberty was used for
this experimental piece. A problem-free example for the grade.
Estimated
Value $1,200-1,500.
Lot 1071
1854 Pattern Cent,
Judd-160, Pollock-187, Rarity-4, copper or bronze, plain edge. NGC
graded Proof 65 Brown. This is very similar to the regular issue large cent
of 1854, except there are no obverse stars and the diameter is a bit smaller.
Toned a medium brown on both sides with very clean surfaces. NGC has graded 8
this high, with 2 graded higher in Brown, and 3 graded as PF-65 RB too,
according to a recent NGC report.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 1072
1854 Electrotype. Pattern
cent, Judd-161, Pollock-187. A decent electrotype of this popular pattern
issue, the surfaces have been lightly cleaned and show minor hairlines, and
hints of lead show through around the edges from its manufacture. Electrotypes
have long been used by collectors who were unable to obtain the originals, and
are today highly collectible in their own right.
Estimated Value $50-100.
Lot 1073
1855 Pattern cent,
Judd-168, Pollock-193, Rarity-4, Original, copper or bronze, plain edge.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. The alloy of this issue has been
determined to be 89.7 % copper; 5.9 % tin; 2.4 % zinc and the balance trace
elements. Perhaps this curious combination of elements produces the wood grain
toning familiar on many pattern issues with similar metallic composition. The
obverse is about one third dark brown, with the balance a pinkish tan, darker
on the reverse, with the toning a bit more even. Clash marks are noted on the
obverse. Boldly struck and well preserved, with clean surfaces and no signs of
abuse.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.
Lot 1074
1855 Pattern cent,
Judd-168, Pollock-193, Rarity-4. Copper or bronze, plain edge. PCGS
graded Proof 63. This one is somewhat weakly struck on the high points of
the eagle, and at the central reverse on the denomination. We note one tick
mark below the eagle, and another on his tail, but the surfaces are pretty nice
considering the moderate grade. Lovely mahogany color on both sides. Scarce in
all grades.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.
Lot 1075
1855 Pattern Cent,
Judd-172, Pollock-198, Rarity-7. Copper or bronze, plain edge. NGC
graded Proof 64 Brown. Boldly struck for this die pairing with full details
on the eagle's breast, tail and wing feathers. The toning ranges from a muddy
brown to a streaky dark brown in places, as usually seen on copper patterns of
the period. Only a few have been graded, and coin remains as a rarity-7
variety. Nearly a gem, and worth a strong bid from pattern specialists.
Estimated Value $1,500-1,700.
Lot 1076
1859 Pattern Half Dollar,
Judd-237, Pollock-293, Rarity-4. Silver, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof
64. A fairly common pattern issue, as such things go, but this is one of
the finer ones to survive time and torment. Only 7 graded as PR-64 by PCGS,
with 4 graded higher. Delicate gold toning around the edges, minor hairlines in
the fields, and boldly struck, with a clean cheek on Liberty. A lovely early
pattern coin.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Purchased many years ago
at a cost of $125. on the old paper envelope.
Lot 1077
1859 Pattern half dollar,
Judd-240, Pollock-296, Rarity-5. Copper, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof
65 Red. Magnificent color on this scarce pattern issue, which ranges from
full red in the fields to radiant orange-red on the devices. One thin scratch
below the first S of STATES (very tiny) and a minor cheek nick keep this from
utter perfection. Free of spots or other detriments, and faint hairlines can be
seen in the fields. According to PCGS, this is the only Red example graded of
Judd-240, and none are graded higher in either Brown or Red Brown.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,500.
Lot 1078
1838 Pattern half dollar,
Judd-255, Pollock-81, Rarity-8. Copper, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 62
Brown. Struck from very rusted dies, especially on the reverse, with
numerous raised pits in the fields. Weakly struck at the centers notably on the
lower obverse, with some of the curls weak, as made. Pollock notes only 2 are
known, and just a single coin has been recorded in the NGC and PCGS Population
reports, this coin (graded MS-62 at each). Deep brown in color, with reddish
highlights on the reverse. If you want to own a complete pattern set, you must
buy this coin, as perhaps two are known, hardly an opportunity to pass up.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Lot 1079
1862 Pattern Half Dollar,
Judd-295, Pollock-353, Rarity- 6. Silver, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof
62. Nice for the grade, the coin is toned a medium gray in color, with
decent fields that show minor hairlines. We note some minor encrustation from
jewels rouge or some other cleaning solvent adhering to the devices and
lettering. Most of this issue is found in similar grades, and none have been
graded higher than PR-64. Boldly struck throughout with the motto GOD OUR TRUST
above the eagle. Seldom offered. Identifiable by a small planchet flake below
and inside of the inner point of the second star.
Estimated Value
$1,000-1,500.
Purchased from Abe Kosoff's California State Numismatic
Association Sale, October-November, 1968, lot 1140, with envelope included.
Lot 1080
1862 Pattern Eagle,
Judd-298, Pollock-357, Rarity-6. Copper, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof
65 Brown. This is one of the finest graded by PCGS, with only one other
coin graded this high by that service. Toned a deep mahogany red on both sides,
as always seen. A few trivial small spots are noted. Clean for the grade,
without handling marks or other impairments. As a pattern issue, the only
change from the regular dies was the addition of the motto "GOD OUR TRUST"
above the eagle on the reverse, and the planchet choice of copper instead of
gold. Put away some time ago, as the paper envelope that this came with states
the price of $60.
Estimated Value $3,000-4,000.
With a small paper
envelope with the price $60, from some decades back.
Lot 1081
1863 Pattern Two cent
piece, Judd-305, Pollock-370, Rarity-4. Copper or bronze, plain edge.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. This coin has even brick red color and was
likely cleaned many years ago, and has mellowed to a more natural appearance
today. As to the surfaces, they are free of all but minute specks and show few
signs of toning back. Minor hairlines are noted in the fields. According to
Lester Merkin, this one weighs 87.3 grs. Boldly struck on both sides and quite
pleasing. One minor lint mark in the field above and left of the left obverse
star.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
From Lester Merkin's famed
September 1968 Sale, lot 415, with original envelope included.
Lot 1082
1863 Pattern two cent
piece, Judd-312, Pollock-377, Rarity-4. Copper or bronze, plain edge.
PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Deep mahogany brown in color and very
lovely. We note a couple of very small old spots on both sides, and these
should be addressed at some point, and the sooner the better. Clean surfaces
throughout and boldly struck. Only 2 have been graded higher in the various
color combinations, making this about as nice as these are ever found.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
With an old Abner Kreisberg envelope
with the price $135 noted.
Lot 1083
1863 Pattern dime,
Judd-328, Pollock-398, Rarity-7. Postage currency, Aluminum, reeded edge.
PCGS graded Proof 64. An extremely rare postage currency issue, this
one has lovely surfaces and fields, with just a hint of hazy toning. Only 2
coins graded by PCGS, one a bit better, and this example, so don't wait until
you can pick from several, they probably don't exist! Simple design elements in
keeping with the crisis during the Civil War years, the need for small change
was very great, and any solution was examined with interest by Congress.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
With an old paper envelope with the
price $110.
Lot 1084
1863 Pattern dime,
Judd-331, Pollock-402, Rarity-7. Nickel or silver-nickel alloy, reeded edge.
PCGS graded Proof 64. The obverse of this curious pattern is the
regular issue seated dime, but without the date. On the reverse, the design is
plain and simple, and states POSTAGE CURRENCY; 10 CENTS 1863; ACT JULY 1862.
Apparently this is the only example of this pattern graded by PCGS, and
naturally it is the finest, as well as the worst, graded. Obviously, this is a
very rare issue, which is seldom encountered. Hazy gray toning on both sides,
clean surfaces and fields, with a small speck near Liberty's face.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
With a small white envelope with the
price $90, from many years ago.
Lot 1085
1863 Pattern quarter
dollar, Judd-336, Pollock-408, Rarity-7. NGC graded Proof 65 Brown.
Of the 8 graded by both PCGS and NGC, this is tied for the finest technical
grade, although others have more original mint red to varying degrees. This
particular coin is deeply toned with dark umber in the fields and deep blue on
the devices. Spot free and clean surfaces for the grade, with no handling ticks
worth noting.
Estimated Value $2,000-3,000.
Lot 1086
1863 Pattern Half Dollar,
Judd-340, Pollock-412, High rarity-6. Silver, reeded edge. PCGS graded
Proof 64. The obverse design is the regular Seated Liberty design as used
on coinage, the reverse employs the motto "GOD OUR TRUST" above the reverse
eagle, on what otherwise is the regular reverse die for seated coinage too.
This coin is silvery white with just a bit of gold toning around the periphery.
As to the planchet, it shows heavy streaking in the form of countless fine
vertical lines, which still show in the mirror fields. Only scattered
hairlines, and no problems otherwise. Over a dozen have been graded, which tips
this one out of the rarity-7 category. Curiously, most grade PR-64, with 11 so
graded by PCGS and NGC, but just a single coin graded higher.
Estimated
Value $2,000-2,500.
Purchased from Kosoff's California State Numismatic
Association Sale, October-November, 1968, lot 1143, with envelope included.
Lot 1087
1866 Pattern nickel,
Judd-461, Pollock-535, Rarity-6. Nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof
65. One of the finest graded of this important and popular Washington
nickel pattern. The recent PCGS Population Report shows just 4 graded this high
with none graded higher! The surfaces are untoned with only the most minute
signs of specks on the obverse, and one tiny speck on the lower reverse edge.
Free of hairlines or other problems. The planchet is a bit rough when examined
with a glass, as made, perhaps the Mint was having trouble working with the
various alloys used, and tiny pits can be seen on both sides of the coin.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 1088
1866 Pattern nickel,
Judd-486, Pollock-575, High rarity-6. Nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded
Proof 64. The popular Lincoln obverse, and a very rare coin indeed. Only 6
have been graded by NGC and PCGS, this one is tied with 4 others as the best
seen, and one coin is graded a notch below. With the assassination of President
Lincoln, there was a ground swell of patriotism, patterns of both George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln were struck, but not enough pressure was brought
to have either become the standard for circulation. This one has a nice
portrait of Lincoln, with simple motifs. Minor flakes in the planchet, but no
problems worthy of note.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
Lot 1089
1867 Pattern nickel,
Judd-570, Pollock-638, High rarity-5. Nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded
Proof 64. This coin appears to be a bit better than the grade awarded, as
there are no hairlines or problems whatsoever. Perhaps there is something on
the cheek, but its very minor, and shouldn't keep this from the gem class.
Nevertheless, here it is, with deeply frosted devices and well mirrored fields.
One of 5 so graded by PCGS, with just 5 graded higher (all PR65) by that
service.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
With an old yellow coin
envelope with the price $100, obviously from some time ago.
Lot 1090
1868 Pattern nickel,
Judd-623, Pollock-692, High rarity-5. Nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded
Proof 65. A sparkling jewel that boasts mint fresh frost on the devices and
clean reflective fields. The planchet show some light roughness, which is
visible on the devices only. Free of hairlines or handling marks, and
apparently the only true gem yet graded. PCGS has seen 8 graded a notch lower,
and this lone coin as PR-65. Carefully preserved since its day of issue, and
last sold in 1968.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Purchased from Abe
Kosoff's October 1968 California State Numismatic Association, lot #1150, with
white envelope included.
Lot 1091
1869 Pattern cent,
Judd-666, Pollock-743, Rarity-6. Nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof
64. Nicely frosted on the devices and boldly struck. The mirror fields show
several lines either from die polishing or planchet preparation, but these are
as made, and not hairlines. On the reverse is a planchet pit left of the I in
the denomination. One of 7 graded as such by PCGS, with just 2 graded higher.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
With an old B. Max Mehl envelope,
unknown date, lot 1571 stamped in green ink.
Lot 1092
1869 Pattern cent;
Judd-666, Pollock-743, Rarity-6. Nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof
58. This one may have been a pocket piece for a brief time, as the reverse
fields show a few minor circulation ticks, as well as some scattered green
specks. One of only 31 graded, this at the low end currently.
Estimated
Value $300-500.
Lot 1093
1869 Pattern nickel,
Judd-684, Pollock-763, Rarity-5. Nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof
64. This one has a few trivial and small flyspecks on each side. Deeply
frosted devices and nicely mirrored fields. The fields show some hazy toning,
but this coin is still quite bright and fresh. Scarce, even in this grade.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.