Oct 1-2, 2001, The George Mouhtouris Collection, Sale 11
Lot 5
Oak Tree Sixpence 1652. PCGS graded VF-20. 34.1 grs. As usual, poorly struck-up on the obverse, however, the reverse is quite clear. Even gun-medal grey toning on both sides. Although
struck with the same date as the better executed Pine Tree coinage, the Oak Tree issues were made at least 6 years earlier. Highly desirable for the type and seldom offered in any grade.
Estimated Value $1,750-UP.
Lot 6
Pine Tree Shilling, small planchet 1652, 70.1 grs. PCGS graded EF-40. One of the better examples of this popular colonial to survive, PCGS has graded 13 this high with 5 graded higher
(best AU-53). Steel gray fields with lighter silver on the devices, and golden toning around the tree. Well centered and struck, and a worthy coin for the specialist.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
Lot 7
St. Patrick Copper "Farthing". PCGS graded EF-40. One of the better ones seen by PCGS, most of these circulated widely and were not saved, as all coinage was in great need in early
America. Medium brown in color and with clean surfaces from circulation, we note central roughness on both sides, but the devices are generally well struck. An impressive example of this scarce colonial issue. One of 4 graded this high by PCGS, with
3 graded higher (best AU-53).
Estimated Value $1,000-1,250.
Lot 8
1722 Rosa Americana Penny, inscribed "VTILE DVLCI". PCGS graded VF-20. Bold and beautiful, this one boasts unusual brown color on the high points of the devices. One pit on George's jaw.
This is a rare and undervalued variety, with just 3 coins graded by PCGS in all! This one, and two graded higher.
Estimated Value $500-650.
Lot 9
1722 Rosa Americana Penny, inscribed "UTILE DULCI". PCGS graded AU-55. Deep brown in color with some mottling on the upper right rim of the obverse. Nearly a mint state coin, and the
planchet shows light roughness. Boldly struck, with ample curls on George, and a well defined flower at the center of the reverse.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 10
1722 Hibernia Halfpenny, harp at left. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. A lovely coin for the grade, the surfaces are a pleasant brown shade with just a bit of red coloring on the reverse. Struck
from rusty dies, which show up as small raised lumps on the coin, but these are as made, of course. There are hints of original color tucked in close to the lettering on the obverse. We note some slight breaks in the toning on the highest design
elements. The current PCGS Population Report (online) shows only 3 graded this high, with 3 graded higher (best MS-65 BN).
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 11
1723 Hibernia Halfpenny. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Magnificent brown surfaces with some slightly darker areas on the high points of the obverse. Free of spots or pitting, this coin will no
doubt find a happy buyer out there, and many who wished they had bid a bit more.
Estimated Value $500-700.
Lot 12
1773 Virginia Halfpenny, period after "GEORGIVS". PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. One of the finest graded and in a group of around 50 in the various color combinations seen by PCGS, with just a
couple graded higher by that service. Note how clean the surfaces are, even under the scrutiny of a glass, and few contact marks can be found on either side. In the color department this one is quite nice, light brown and evenly toned throughout,
and free of all the usual problems. One minor red area is noted near the end of George III's bust. This is certainly a premium coin for the grade, and well worth a strong bid.
Estimated Value $650-750.
Lot 13
1760 Hibernia-Voce Populi Farthing. Large letters. PCGS graded AU-53. The large letters variety is much scarcer than others of this type. PCGS has only graded 7 coins thus far, of those
this is the second best, just behind an AU-55 piece. Clean surfaces and well preserved for a colonial coin of the period. Note the mahogany color and well struck devices, as these are often weakly impressed. A rarity that will please the specialist.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 14
1766 Pitt Token Halfpenny. PCGS graded EF-45. A well struck, medium to dark brown example that is problem free. Seldom found at all, and almost never this nice. If you need one, be sure
to check it out.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 15
1783 Chalmers Shilling. Birds, short worm. PCGS graded EF-45. One of the finest graded by PCGS, their recent report notes a single coin graded as EF-45 (this one, obviously), and a single
coin graded a notch higher (AU-50). There are none graded higher than the AU-50. Struck on a good planchet, without a flaw, and the color is steel gray with darker hues in the fields. As to the strike, it is a touch weak at the center, and we note a
tiny spot on the top inside left of the N in SHILLING, which will help to identify this one. Another opportunity for the advanced colonial specialist to purchase a rare and condition census coin.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
Lot 16
1720-R French Colonies 6 Deniers. PCGS graded EF-40. Well struck by the dies and with a lovely even brown tone throughout. One small planchet void above the first A of GRATIA. This one is
in an early PCGS holder with the green insert.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 17
1740-AA French Colonies Half Sou Marque. PCGS graded AU-55. Clean surfaces for the grade, and nearly a mint state coin. Steel gray in color with luster in the fields and boldly struck on
both sides. An impressive example for the specialist.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 18
1738-A French Colonies Sou Marque. PCGS graded MS-64. A lovely example of this scarce issue, the surfaces are lustrous and delicate gold peripheral toning is present. Clean surfaces as
expected for the grade, and this one has a good strike on most of the devices. These were struck in France and intended to circulate in the Americas, where most ended up.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 19
1739-AA French Colonies Sou Marque. PCGS graded AU-50. Mottled toning on both sides but well balanced overall. Problem free surfaces aside from minor circulation marks, expected for the
grade.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 20
1755-A French Colonies Sou Marque. PCGS graded MS-62. Tin hues over coppery shades in the fields and we note that this coin may have been double struck, as we see hints of the crown
rotated to the right about 30 degrees, and the L has a band through its center. Examination welcomed. The early French pieces circulated widely in the French colonies of America, and were part of the makeup of coins in circulation as the world
powers divided up the continent. Seldom found in mint state.
Estimated Value $400-500.