May 28, 2001, The Fairchild Family Trust Collection, Sale 10
Lot 1675
1925. Norse American
Centennial. Gold Medal. ICG graded Matte Proof 67. Certainly one of
the very finest known of the issue, only 100 were coined, and apparently 53
were returned to the Mint as unsold. Struck in Matte Proof, the surfaces are
virtually perfect and show no signs of handling or age, aside from a tiny speck
located near the foot of the first N in CENTENNIAL. One tiny rim tick is noted
on the lower right obverse. The lovely design is by James Earle Fraser with the
obverse depicting a Viking with shield and sword, and the reverse with an early
Viking ship under full sail and oar power. These were struck in 1925 at the
request of Minnesota Congressman O. J. Kvale. Official records indicate that 47
were sold, and a single trial piece remained with John R. Sinnock, the Chief
Mint Engraver.
For many years these impressive octagonal medals were
collected along with the regular commemorative coinage and were struck in
copper-bronze, thick and thin silver and gold. A rarity that is seldom offered
and certainly not approaching this quality when occasionally found.
Estimated Value $12,500-UP.
Lot 1676
11 piece Commemorative
Gold set. These grade from EF to Uncirculated. The set contains
several nice coins and they are mounted in a custom Capital Plastics holder.
Worth taking a look to figure your bid, as the set could be broken up easily.
Lot of 11 coins.
Estimated Value $5,000-6,500.
Lot 1677
1922 Grant Dollar, with
star. PCGS graded MS-66. A blazing gem that has full luster and
superb surfaces throughout. High-end for the grade, with a good strike and
virtually no handling marks.
Estimated Value $3,000-3,500.
Lot 1678
1922 Grant Dollar, with
star. PCGS graded MS-65. Held back from an even higher grade by a
faint line on Grant's temple. Vibrant luster and well struck, and a gem in
every regard. One almost expects to see Mrs. Grant waving from the cabin window
in her apron with a fresh baked apple pie, the engraving is so fine.
Estimated Value $2,200-2,700.
Lot 1679
1922 Grant Dollar, with
star. PCGS graded MS-65. Here is a lovely gem that has a strong
strike and excellent luster throughout. No toning and well preserved. Gems are
scarce with the star on the obverse.
Estimated Value $2,200-2,700.
Lot 1680
1922 Grant Dollar, no
star. PCGS graded MS-64. A couple of tiny copper spots are all that
note the passage of time on this one. Excellent surfaces and luster, and the
strike is good too. Perfect for the collector who needs this important issue.
Estimated Value $1,800-2,000.
Lot 1681
1922 Grant Dollar, no
star. MS-60. This one has been cleaned and we note hairlines in the
fields that have disturbed the luster. Well struck.
Estimated Value
$800-900.
Lot 1682
1904 Lewis and Clark
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A near gem that boasts untoned luster and
well struck devices. Clean for the grade.
Estimated Value $2,800-3,200.
Lot 1683
1904 Lewis and Clark
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Hazy toning in the fields with a few
stray lines noted there. Nearly a gem. Both explorers have nice cheeks and
display well struck devices.
Estimated Value $2,800-3,200.
Lot 1684
1905 Lewis and Clark
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright and untoned with abundant luster.
We note some minor surface marks in the left obverse field.
Estimated Value
$1,400-1,700.
Lot 1685
1905 Lewis and Clark
Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. A few hairlines from a higher grade, with
decent luster and a good strike for this issue.
Estimated Value
$1,400-1,700.
Lot 1686
1905 Lewis and Clark
Dollar. EF-45. Bummer, there are some pin scratches on both sides.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 1687
1905 Lewis and Clark
Dollar. Sharpness of AU-50 but used as jewelry. This one was used as
jewelry, with some solder remaining.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Lot 1688
1903 Louisiana
Purchase-Jefferson Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. This is a beauty, well
struck on the devices and without a flaw. An exciting example that must have
just missed the full gem grade.
Estimated Value $900-1,100.
Lot 1689
1903 Louisiana
Purchase-Jefferson Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. This one has gem color
and surfaces, and the only reason it did not receive a gem grade must be the
microscopic lines on Jefferson's cheek. Blazing color, luster and near gem
surfaces throughout.
Estimated Value $900-1,100.
Lot 1690
1903 Louisiana
Purchase-Jefferson Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Scattered tick marks
on both sides, but fresh and original appearing. Popular with collectors.
Estimated Value $340-380.
Lot 1691
1903 Louisiana
Purchase-Jefferson Dollar. AU-55. Choice surfaces that are enhanced
by coppery toning and some mint luster.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 1692
1903 Louisiana
Purchase-McKinley Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A blazing gem
uncirculated example which is untoned and well struck. The only tick mark we
could locate is on the reeding above the TE of STATES, and a couple of shallow,
faint hairlines in the reverse fields.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,400.
Lot 1693
1903 Louisiana
Purchase-McKinley Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. We note some tiny
copper spots on both sides over the mint-fresh luster. Trivial handling ticks
visible with a glass.
Estimated Value $950-1,050.
Lot 1694
1903 Louisiana
Purchase-McKinley Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Sharply struck by the
dies with strong details on McKinley's ear, bow tie and forehead. Bright luster
and free of significant handling marks.
Estimated Value $950-1,050.
Lot 1695
1903 Louisiana
Purchase-McKinley Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Deep reddish copper
toning on both sides, and quite beautiful. Well struck for the date.
Estimated Value $950-1,050.
Lot 1696
1903 Louisiana
Purchase-McKinley Dollar. MS-63. Nice and original, but a touch weak
in the strike on the upper reverse details.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1697
1916 McKinley Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-65. A few scattered ticks on McKinley, otherwise all
is fresh and lustrous. Well struck and gem by todays standards.
Estimated
Value $1,800-2,100.
Lot 1698
1916 McKinley Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck gem that has excellent surfaces and
good luster. Clean on McKinley's face.
Estimated Value $1,800-2,100.
Lot 1699
1916 McKinley Dollar.
PCGS graded MS-65. Deep golden color with hazy shades mixed in on
the devices. A gem in the old green insert holder.
Estimated Value
$1,800-2,100.