Oct 1-2, 2001, The George Mouhtouris Collection, Sale 11
Lot 2211
1907. No periods. ICG graded MS-63. A satiny mint beauty with golden orange and light olive highlights. A candidate for any certification service.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,200.
Lot 2212
1908-S. With motto. PCGS graded MS-67. Wow, a wonder coin here! Check out the superb surfaces and radiant luster. Despite the low mintage of 59,850, a few of this date have been found
in these wonder grades. In fact, PCGS has graded 5 this high, and even more remarkable, there are 3 graded higher (!), all MS-68. Nevertheless, this is still a rare coin in gem grades, and if you want something spectacular for your date set, or type
set, then take a long careful look at this superb gem and see if it's the coin for you. Identifiable by a tiny copper spot on the lower leaf above the S Mintmark. An opportunity for the astute buyer. Color photo.
Estimated Value $40,000-60,000.
Lot 2213
1909-S. VF-20. Lovely antique copper toning.
Estimated Value $210-230.
Lot 2214
1910. PCGS graded MS-64. All Indian $10 pieces in this grade are scarce as a glance at the PCGS Population Report will demonstrate. Few true gems have been found and graded. This
particular coin boasts blazing luster and ample mint bloom. The fields are textured, which gives the coin a special appearance seen on only a few years of these. One minor nick on Liberty's cheek from an even higher grade, and most will be very
proud to own a coin as nice as this.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.
Lot 2215
1910. MS-60. Good luster and well struck for the date. No large or distracting bagmarks.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 2216
1910-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Choice surfaces and color throughout, with few ticks present on either side. A fairly common date.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 2217
1911. MS-63. Good luster and a sharp strike.
Estimated Value $400-450.
Lot 2218
1911. AU-53. Light wear.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 2219
1911. AU-53. One small rim tick on the reverse.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 2220
1912. MS-60+. A remarkably blemish free specimen with a nice clean cheek on the Indian, all overlaid with pale golden toning.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 2221
1912-S. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the finest graded by PCGS, with only 5 graded as such, with a single coin graded higher. Deep orange gold toning on both sides, and boldly struck
throughout by the dies. An impressive example of this date, and a worthy coin for the advanced numismatist to aspire to own. Clean fields and face on Liberty, and we expect this coin to do quite well when it crosses the block. Color photo.
Estimated Value $30,000-40,000.
Lot 2222
1914-S. PCGS graded MS-64. A scarce date that is downright rare in high grades. PCGS reports only 38 graded as MS-64, with a mere 8 coins graded higher, all MS-65. Glowing luster and
rich gold in color, this appealing coin will find many who desire to own it, but only one will capture the prize this day. Clean surfaces that show minimal signs of handling, and an excellent face on Liberty. Color photo.
Estimated Value
$7,000-8,000.
Lot 2223
1914-S. PCGS graded MS-63. A delightful, completlely original mint state example with warm toning on both sides. Quite scarce in such choice condition.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 2224
1915. PCGS graded MS-64. Flashy luster and very appealing. A few minor scuffs on Liberty's cheek, but they are small and not that detracting. Coppery gold in color, with splashes of
deeper shades on both sides. PCGS has graded 141 this high, with just 30 graded higher. Color photo.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.
Lot 2225
1916-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A condition rarity in gem, PCGS has graded 7 this high, with just 6 graded higher! Knee-deep in frost and with superb surfaces. Collectors of these know how
few are encountered in gem condition. Take a look at the cheek on Liberty, or the surrounding fields, and you will see the absolute quality required for a gem grade. Bright yellow gold in color, with abundant luster throughout. Minor weakness in the
strike, as always for the San Francisco Mint of the period. Color photo.
Estimated Value $10,000-12,500.
Lot 2226
1920-S. PCGS graded MS-65 Premium Quality. This is a superb coin, one of the very finest to exist of this rare date. Throw away the mintage of 126,500 and check out the number graded.
PCGS has seen just 46 coins in all grades, the lowest number besides the ultra rare 1933! In gem grades, there are 2 coins seen, this one as a magnificent MS-65, and a single coin graded higher, that an MS-67. Orange gold toning over well struck
devices on the obverse, the reverse similar with frosty luster and boldly struck on the eagle's breast and wing, the only weakness is on the thigh and foot of eagle, typical of the San Francisco Mint of the period. The surfaces are outstanding, we
note two tiny ticks on Liberty's forehead, and a small tick on her chin, and a small copper spot below and right of star nine. On the reverse, we see a couple of tiny ticks on the eagle's tail feathers, near the tips. If you have ever considered
building a date set of these, and demand high grade coins, then this is one you will want to own. Color photo.
Estimated Value $150,000-200,000.
Lot 2227
1926. PCGS graded MS-64. Average quality for the grade, with scattered marks on both sides keeping it from the gem class by a notch. Nice luster and rich golden color.
Estimated
Value $600-700.
Lot 2228
1932. PCGS graded MS-64. Beautiful copper color and abundant luster. Minor handling marks on both sides, visible with a glass. Far better than most encountered.
Estimated Value
$900-1,100.