May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10
Lot 1426
1881 Double Date,
Breen-6714. ANACS graded MS-61. The date on this coin is wildly
recut to the left, and an example of this die error is nicely enlarged in the
Breen Encyclopedia, the first photo under Breen-6714. Noted as rare, this kind
of repunching is seldom seen on any denomination. As to the coin itself, it is
nicely toned with copper highlights around the periphery, decent luster and
light handling marks. There are some hairlines, but no other problems.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Lot 1427
1881 and 1893. Both
grade MS-60. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $300-325.
Lot 1428
1881. MS-60.
Nice luster and surfaces.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 1429
1882-CC. NGC graded
AU-53. Flashy and well preserved, this coin lacks the normally seen
profusion of tick marks. One for the date collector.
Estimated Value
$500-600.
Lot 1430
1884-S. MS-60.
Frosty luster and well struck, with typical bag handling marks.
Estimated Value $240-260.
Lot 1431
1884-S and 1898-S.
The 1884-S grades VF-20, the 1898-S grades VF-30. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1432
1885-S. PCGS graded
MS-63. Bright yellow-gold luster and well preserved. Minor bag marks on
both sides, none of which deserve special mention. In the old style green PCGS
insert holder.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1433
1885-S. MS-60.
A few hairlines on the obverse.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 1434
1886-S. PCGS graded
MS-63. A choice coin that boasts flashy luster and a bit of hazy toning.
Excellent surfaces that show scattered marks in the fields.
Estimated Value
$550-650.
Lot 1435
1891-CC. SEGS
graded MS-62. Minor handling marks on both sides with faint hairlines
visible with a glass.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 1436
1891-CC. EF-40.
Cleaned and retoned with nice coppery shades near the devices.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1437
1893. PCGS graded
MS-63. Hazy gold toning on both sides, with good luster underneath.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1438
1895. AU-50.
Average surfaces for this lightly circulated coin.
Estimated Value
$100-125.
Lot 1439
1898-S and 1906-D Half
Eagles. The 1898-S grades Fine 15, but is lightly polished and the
1906-D graded EF-40. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $200-225.
Lot 1440
1899; 1901 and 1908
Liberty half eagles. These grade from AU to Unc. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1441
1900-S. NGC graded
MS-64. Toned with coppery hues which make the surfaces appear really smooth
and fresh. This one sports good luster and is well struck.
Estimated Value
$1,200-1,800.
Lot 1442
1902. NGC graded
Proof 64. A totally brilliant proof specimen with very few scattered
hairlines, most of which in fact, appear to be on the holder. A tiny die chip
appears next to the date and can be used to identify this little gem. Only 162
proofs struck, only a handfull or so exist this choice.
Estimated Value
$9,000-11,000.
Lot 1443
1902, 1903-S, 1904 and
1906-D. Each grades EF-40 to AU-50. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated
Value $400-450.
Lot 1444
1902-S. ANACS
graded MS-62 Prooflike. As sometimes seen on these "S" Mint coins, the
fields are prooflike. And, not unlike proofs, the fields magnify every tiny
tick or mark that touches them. Hence the moderate grade. Well struck and
appealing.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1445
1902-S. PCGS graded
MS-62. Moderate handling ticks on both sides, but nice luster throughout.
Estimated Value $180-200.
Lot 1446
1903 The Finest
Graded. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. Of the 154 half eagle proofs
struck in 1903 this coin is the finest graded by either grading service. One
other Proof-68 has been graded by NGC, but it is not a "Cameo" designation.
Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that this is the very finest 1903 Proof
half eagle. And one can see why, the surfaces are nearly perfect in every way.
Deep mirror fields show none of the usual problems or tick marks. On the
reverse, there are some small copper toning specks which are the only signs of
age on this coin, otherwise it appears as if it were struck yesterday and
carefully handled from the moment it was struck.
For the entire type, there
are only 5 coins graded this high by NGC. PCGS has not awarded any half eagles
of this type a grade of PF-68. So, if you want the very best, the most
perfectly preserved coin of the date, which includes the desirable cameo
designation, then you simply must purchase this lot. Once it sells, it may not
again be offered in many years, perhaps decades! A superb example for the most
advanced collector. Color photo.
Estimated Value $70,000-UP.
Lot 1447
1906. NGC graded
MS-66. One of the finest seen of this date, the surfaces are simply
outstanding and the coin boasts brilliant luster and light coppery toning. A
couple of faint marks on Liberty's chin and jaw, otherwise we note well struck
devices and pristine fields. NGC has graded 11 this high, with 5 graded higher.
Estimated Value $3,500-4,000.
Lot 1448
1907. PCGS graded
MS-63. Choice yellow gold luster and well preserved for the date.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1449
1907. PCGS graded
MS-63. Frosty mint luster and with choice surfaces throughout.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1450
1907-D. PCGS graded
MS-63. A high end coin for the grade, the surfaces show only minor handling
ticks, while the luster remains bright and fresh.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1451
1907-D. MS-60 Plus.
Clean for the grade and lustrous. We note some doubling around the reverse
periphery in the lettering.
Estimated Value $150-175.
Lot 1452
1908. MS-60 Plus.
Clean surfaces for the moderate grade assigned.
Estimated Value
$150-200.