Oct 1-2, 2001, The George Mouhtouris Collection, Sale 11
Lot 1759
1795. Two leaves beneath each wing, B-1, BB-21, R-2. PCGS graded Fine-15. Perfect for the grade, this one boasts steel gray centers with darker color around the periphery. Nicely struck
by the dies and without any handling problems. It appears that there are some very small rim ticks, but these are expected for the grade, and hard to see in the PCGS holder. One small area of adjustment marks on the reverse, through UNITED and a
couple of other very minor scratches in the obverse fields are scarcely worthy of note. A coin that a collector will long appreciate.
Estimated Value $700-800.
Lot 1760
1795. Two leaves beneath each wing, B-1, BB-21, R-1, URS-12. Sharpness of VG-7 but holed and plugged and repaired. This one is a filler, it has been holed and plugged left of L of
LIBERTY, and with the rotated reverse die the hole lines up beneath the ribbon ends. A long scratch below and through the right wing of the eagle has been scraped down, and we note some healthy rim dents. Needless to say, not the prettiest early
dollar, but someone will appreciate its charms.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1761
1795. Two leaves beneath each wing, B-9, BB-13, R-5, URS-10. Sharpness of VG-7 but holed and plugged. This one has been holed and plugged through the E of LIBERTY which lines up between
the ribbon ends on the reverse. Dark gray in the fields, lighter on the devices, and this coin doesn't have all that bad of an appearance, all things considered. A nice filler for a collector. This is a scarce variety and all of those seen show
strong clash marks from the eagle's wings around Liberty.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 1762
1795. Three leaves beneath each wing, B-5, BB-27, R-1, URS-13. PCGS graded AU-58. One of the most common varieties of all bust dollars, but downright rare in this grade! PCGS has seen
21 this high, with 14 graded higher. An important type coin that is rarely found this nice. As to the surfaces, they are stark white with abundant luster and loads of eye appeal. Boldly struck for this variety, most of these are weak and show little
hair detail, not so here, as Liberty's tresses are sharp and show excellent separation from her temple all the way down to her back. On the eagle, his breast has a some feathers, while the wings show remarkable and seldom seen definition. At a quick
glance we were unable to trace this one, but suspect it could be found with diligent tracing. The familiar bar on the obverse is present, but fairly light, perhaps this one was struck after the dies were lapped and we note the top of Liberty's head
clashed at the lower wreath.
Estimated Value $15,000-20,000.
Lot 1763
1795. B-1, BB-21, R-2, URS-12. ANACS graded Sharpness of Fine-12 Net VG-8 Scratched. Here is a problem coin, the obverse has numerous light pin scratches, especially around the face.
There is also a planchet flaw in the field and touching the twelfth star. Steel gray in the fields and lighter devices. Inspection mandatory.
Estimated Value $500-750.