Oct 1-2, 2001, The George Mouhtouris Collection, Sale 11
Lot 1072
1877-CC. PCGS graded MS-63 Premium Quality. This example has a slightly doubled CC at the top and is just starting to tone around the periphery. Bright and frosty on the obverse, and
quite well struck for this date. We note minor hairlines, and some small areas of raised verdigris in the reverse lettering and devices, seen on several of this hoard.
Estimated Value $800-900.
Lot 1073
1877-CC. PCGS graded MS-63 Premium Quality. Bright and flashy, with good luster in the fields and clean surfaces. Close examination finds a couple of minor bag ticks, and light
hairlines, but nothing too distracting. Apparently a small hoard of these were found, as 39 have been graded this high, with 43 graded higher by PCGS, which is quite a few considering that only 1,420,000 were struck. This one has sharply defined
devices and is starting to tone around the periphery.
Estimated Value $800-900.
Lot 1074
1877-CC. PCGS graded MS-62 Premium Quality. This is an example of the recut 77 in the date, with doubling visible on the lower part of each number. Somewhat prooflike and well
preserved, with frosty devices and great quality for the moderate grade. Hints of toning are starting to form about the periphery.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 1075
1877-CC. PCGS graded MS-62 Premium Quality. This one has a few wispy hairlines in the fields and also shows strong cameo contrast. Well struck by the dies, and we note light peripheral
toning on the reverse, while the obverse remains white and untoned. Delicate die cracks are present on both the obverse and reverse through the periphery.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 1076
1877-CC. PCGS graded MS-62 Premium Quality. A truly great coin for the moderate grade assigned, as the luster is full and fresh, and the strike sharp. No distracting marks or hairlines,
just the usual minor stuff which scarcely warrants the grade. One tiny mint flaw on the upper shield lines. Double 77 in the date, and with a hint of mottled toning as seen on most of this group, but mostly white in color.
Estimated Value
$700-800.
Lot 1077
1877-CC. PCGS graded MS-62 Premium Quality. Nice for the moderate grade, this coin boasts fresh luster and frosty devices, and a general scattering of handling marks and hairlines. This
is one of a small hoard which was recently submitted to PCGS, but we believe the total known in mint state grades to be around 150 pieces for the entire year, which is precious few given over a 1,400,000 were coined.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 1078
1877-CC. MS-60+. This is the double date variety, with the 77 obviously recut at the bottom. Frosty luster and well struck by the dies. We note minor hairlines in the fields, and a
couple of microscopic spots, including one on either side of the eagle's head. One tiny edge scrape above the C of AMERICA. A sparkling and beautiful coin for the grade.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 1079
1877-CC. MS-60+. A frosty and bright mint state coin but we note hairlines in the fields and some surface disturbances above the eagle which may have been in the planchet prior to
striking. Excellent frost on the devices, and always popular for the "CC" Mintmark.
Estimated Value $600-700.
Lot 1080
1879. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. This coin is basically white, without signs of toning on either side. The fields are deeply reflective while the surrounding devices are frosty and
white, providing a high degree of contrast. PCGS has recently started grading "Cameo" as a separate designation from a generic "proof", and this coin clearly stands out from the run of mill example. Identifiable by a two dentil stain near the first
star.
Estimated Value $700-900.
Lot 1081
1879. Proof 60. Steel gray and untoned, the fields show rather extensive hairlines and there is a shallow scrape on the lower reverse.
Estimated Value $350-400.
Lot 1082
1879. MS-63. A real beauty for the grade, with soft gold and rose toning around the periphery and well frosted devices. Minor hairlines in the fields, as always. One of the tough dates
and always popular with collectors.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 1083
1887. NGC graded MS-64. Gold and lilac in color with hints of deeper shades at the rims. We note some minor fritzies on the obverse devices and rims, perhaps accounting for the grade,
as well as some hairlines. Well frosted on the devices, and a highly appealing example of this scarce date.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 1084
A lot of 4 half dollars. The following are included in this lot: 1854-O Arrows, ANACS graded EF details, net VF-30, cleaned; 1857 ANACS graded AU details, Net EF 40, cleaned; 1858 ANACS
graded AU details, net EF 45, cleaned and 1936 Walking Liberty half dollar, ANACS graded AU 50, Double Die Obverse. The 1936 shows little evidence of doubling, although we note a touch on the end of the 3 in the date. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $125-175.