May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10
Lot 1613
A lovely partial type set
of Commemorative halves. This set grades MS-60 and better. The set
lacks the following type coins: 1925 Ft. Vancouver, 1927 Vermont, 1928 Hawaii,
1935 Hudson and 1935 Spanish Trail. The balance of the set is mounted in a
National Coin Album with the famous Wayte Raymond pages inside. Most of the
coins have light toning, and this is truly an old time and style collection.
Lot of 43 coins.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Lot 1614
A fabulous U.S.
Commemorative Medallion Type Set struck in .999 Fine Silver. This set of
replicas of the 50 most popular commemorative type coins was struck by The
Highland Mint. Each coin is a frosted proof, with the word "COPY"
applied somewhere on the reverse. There were struck in .999 fine silver and
mounted in a custom blue album. Mintage of these replicas was limited to 5000
sets, and this is set number 2015.
Frankly, the quality of these replicas
is outstanding. They are true to the original designs and have finely engraved
details. One might think they were regular mint issues but for the fact that
they are so wonderfully frosted on the devices and obviously proof fields
surrounding.
As stated by Anthony Swiatek, purchasing a gem set of these
(MS-65 or better) would cost in excess of $85,000, putting these out of the
reach of most collectors. This is a pleasant alternative, with the designs
carefully reproduced and finely engraved. Most show a touch of toning around
the periphery from the album. These sets were sold a few years ago at a cost of
$2,000 and they are truly a bargain at that price. Lot of 50 coins, and perfect
for ebay.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Lot 1615
1925 Norse American
Medals, both thick and thin. The thick grades MS-63 and the thin grades
MS-60. Lot of 2 medals.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1616
1893 Isabella Quarter
Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. One of the finest graded of this important
commemorative issue. The surfaces are toned a lovely yellow gold color with
green hints. Of course the surfaces are nearly perfect in every way, with
radiant mint luster. Boldly struck and extremely pleasing for the grade. This
one must have been put away at the time of issue and carefully preserved to
this day. If you demand top quality, then take a look at this piece. Note the
nearly perfect fields and devices, which show pristine luster throughout, and
virtually no signs of contact. This coin is essentially as issued, save for the
delicate hues of toning which occurred naturally over the decades. NGC notes
this is one of 22 graded this high, with 7 graded higher, making this certainly
one of the finest in existence.
Estimated Value $3,500-4,000.
Lot 1617
1893 Isabella Quarter
Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. One of the finest to survive of this
popular issue, this coin boasts deep satiny gray toning on both sides with deep
blue rings and hints of ruby red. Fully struck by the dies, and with
exceptional surfaces for this early commemorative issue. Close examination with
a glass fails to find fault, there are no contact marks worthy of note and the
color is quite magnificent. For the collector who loves toned coins in superb
condition.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 1618
1893 Isabella Quarter
Dollar. Mint State 60. Nice surfaces and color, with original toning
on both sides. Better than the grade implies.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1619
1893 Isabella Quarter
Dollar. MS-60. Light peripheral toning and very nice indeed.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1620
1893 Isabella Quarter
Dollar. AU-50. This coin has been lightly circulated, perhaps as a
pocket piece, then dipped.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1621
1921 Alabama Half Dollar,
no 2 x 2. PCGS graded MS-66. A splendid gem specimen, nice and
frosty with some russet toning resting within the protected areas of the
devices. Seldom seen or offered this choice.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Lot 1622
1937 Antietam Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-67. A lightly toned gem.
Estimated Value $800-850.
Lot 1623
Commemorative Half Lot.
This lot includes the following all ANACS graded as indicated: 1892
Columbian Exposition, MS-63; 1925 Lexington AU-58; 1936-S Bay Bridge MS-63;
1936 Long Island MS-62 and 1946 Iowa MS-65. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated
Value $275-350.
Lot 1624
1936 PDS Arkansas Half
Dollar Set with the original box of issue. This original set is all ICG
graded as follows: 1936 MS-67, 1936-D MS-67 and 1936-S MS-66. The original
black case of issue is included, the clasp is present and the case is in good
condition. These original cases are seldom seen these days, and are very
popular. Now that we are in the modern era, we have new grading service cases,
but these old ones remind us of quaint days of yesteryear. The coins have bands
of gold toning from the original case on the obverse, and are steel gray
elsewhere.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Lot 1625
Eleven piece Commemorative
half lot. The following are inlcuded: 1936 Arkansas; 1925 California;
1892 Columbian Exposition; 1893 Columbian Exposition; 1924 Huguenot; 1925
Lexington (2 pieces); 1923 Monroe (2 pieces); 1920 Pilgrim and 1952 Washington
Carver. These grade MS-60 or better. Some have been cleaned and retoned.
Lot of 11 coins.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 1626
1936 Arkansas Half Dollar.
ICG graded MS-65. White and frosty, with just a couple of tiny
ticks.
Estimated Value $100-115.
Lot 1627
1937 PDS Arkansas Half
Dollar set. This set grades MS-60 to 63. A nice set of these dates.
Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1628
1936-S Bay Bridge Half
Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Bright white and untoned, with abundant
luster and clean surfaces. Fully struck and exceptional for the grade.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1629
A group of Commemorative
Halves. The following are included: 1936-S Bay Bridge; 1925-S
California; 1936 Cleveland; 1923-S Monroe and 1928 Stone Mountain, each grades
MS-60. All are untoned and most have probably been dipped a time or two, as
always, but retain most of the original luster. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated
Value $200-250.
Lot 1630
1935 PDS Boone Half Dollar
set. This set grades MS-63. Light toning on some, and nice for the
grade. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $175-225.
Lot 1631
1935-D Boone Half Dollar
and 1946 Booker T. Washington. Both grade MS 60 or better. Both are
toned, the BTW especially so. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $300-350.
Lot 1632
1935 Boone Half Dollar.
Small 1934 on reverse. NGC graded MS-67. Hazy toning and very well
struck on both sides. Excellent luster and superb surfaces, which show no
significant marks anywhere.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.
Lot 1633
1936 Boone Half Dollar and
1936 Cleveland. Both are NGC graded MS-65. Both are bright and
untoned. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 1634
1938-D Boone Half Dollar.
NGC graded MS-66. Milky white tones with scattered blotches of
color, mostly at the rims.
Estimated Value $700-750.
Lot 1635
1936 Bridgeport Half
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Hazy toning on the obverse and reverse,
with loads of mint luster and super clean surfaces. One of the better ones
graded.
Estimated Value $300-330.
Lot 1636
1952 Carver-Washington
Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Bright and flashy throughout,
untoned.
Estimated Value $25-30.
Lot 1637
1953-S Carver-Washington
Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. With splashes of golden toning on
both sides, quite lovely and scarce in this grade. PCGS notes only 14 graded
this high, with none graded higher, making this perhaps one of the finest
known! Don't miss out.
Estimated Value $350-400.