The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 1914
1797 Double Struck.
ANACS graded Good-4 Double Struck. The first strike was
approximately thirty percent off center towards the upper left of the obverse,
the second and primary strike was centered properly. The outline of Liberty's
profile can be seen above where her ear should be, and the date is plainly
visible from the second strike. Similar on the reverse, with a few design
elements clearly and dramatically doubled. The surfaces are finely granular and
there are some light scratches up from the ribbons behind Liberty's head. These
early mint errors are always in high demand, even in comparatively moderate
grades.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 1915
1803. Small date, small
fraction, S-263, R-3. Sharpness of VF-25 but porous surfaces. This
is a later die state with the full cud below the date, and the heavy arc crack
on the reverse. The obverse has an area of medium brown color from Liberty's
face to the rim, and down to her bust, while the balance is slightly rough red
patina, the reverse is an even light brown to red color. Well struck, and an
interesting study piece for the die state.
Estimated Value $100-135.
Lot 1916
1805. Sheldon-269,
Rarity-1. NGC graded MS-62 Brown. An important example of this
common variety which is high in the condition census. We note a small scrape on
Liberty's face from her mouth into her cheek, and a shallow tick on the rim
above the R of AMERICA and a tick below that same letter for identification
purposes. Satiny brown luster and well struck with minor weakness on the high
points. The obverse shows clash marks around Liberty.
Estimated Value
$5,000-6,000.
Lot 1917
1814. Plain 4.
Good-5. This one has a curious counterstamp centered on the obverse,
it is in the form of a large flower like object with five large arms, and two
smaller ones for a total of seven. As the punch is located near the center of
the coin, and punched very deeply into the obverse, the back is slightly bent,
which allows the coin to spin freely when turned. All counterstamps are
popular, and this might be of some significance, especially located on a
Classic Head large cent. It appears that the coin did not circulate widely
after it was counterstamped, as the reverse wear patterns don't reflect wear on
the high point caused by the counterstamp.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Lot 1918
No date. Mint Error, full
brockage obverse of a Large Cent. PCGS graded VF-25. This is a
classic error coin, the reverse is normal, but where there should be an obverse
we have a mirror image reverse, with the devices incuse into the planchet.
These are caused when a previously struck coin sat directly on top of this one
and it was struck again, hence the struck piece is pushed into the blank
planchet causing a mirror image, or brockage, as seen here. Large cents are
scarce, and extremely popular with error collectors. This one has decent
surfaces for the grade, we note a minor spot above the D of UNITED on the
regular reverse, while the obverse shows only minor surface scratches and is
otherwise average for the grade. Medium brown in color. Of course, there is no
date on this coin, but with some patience perhaps it could be determined when
this reverse die was used.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
Lot 1919
1828. Large narrow date,
N-6, R-1. MS-65 Red and Brown. This one is mostly red, with slight
mellowing in the color notably on Liberty's face and on the high points of the
wreath. The surfaces show a trace of haze, but no problem spots or similar
detriments. Free of all but minor handling marks. A later obverse die state
with both cracks as noted in the Noyes book. Although a common hoard coin, this
one is certainly nicer than most seen.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 1920
1833. N-3, R-1+.
NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Struck from a very worn obverse die, with
nice brown luster in the fields. Minimal handling marks, and well preserved.
Dark brown on the obverse, a touch lighter in color on the reverse.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 1921
1848. N-19. PCGS
graded Proof 64 Brown. An excellent example of this scarce proof issue, the
surfaces are spot free and toned a dark chocolate brown in color. Fully struck
as expected, with no significant signs of handling whatsoever. Faint hairlines
perhaps account for the moderate grade. The 1 is recut with a thin line through
the lower part of the upright, extending both left and right (probably the base
of an erroneously cut high 1), and the second 8 is slightly recut at base. PCGS
has graded 6 as PR-64 and 2 higher, in the various color combinations, although
none have been seen in full Red by that service. One for the date or type
collector.
Estimated Value $4,500-5,500.
From the Michael Riordan
collection.
Lot 1922
1852 N-11. NGC
graded MS-65 Red and Brown. Mostly brown in color, but there is still
substantial dark red in the fields. Clean surfaces overall, but we note a small
nick on Liberty's neck, and a minor streak through the first A of AMERICA.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 1923
1852 N-6. NGC
graded MS-64 Brown. This coin boasts lovely medium brown toning and a minor
red speck above the third star. Well struck and preserved.
Estimated Value
$250-350.
Ex. Naftzger per our consignor.
Lot 1924
1853. NGC graded
MS-64 Red. Blazing red in color with no problems or surface disturbances
worth noting. Struck from worn dies, with roughness seen in the fields,
especially at the periphery.
Estimated Value $700-900.
Lot 1925
1855. Upright 5's.
NGC graded MS-65 Red and Brown. Glowing red in color, with just a
few traces of carbon and slightly toned on Liberty's head which must have
accounted for the "brown" portion of the color designation. Nearly full red,
and worth a look. Sharply struck on all but a couple of obverse stars.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 1926
1857. Small date, N-3.
PCGS graded Proof 64 Red and Brown. Hazy light brown with hints of
red in the stars and through Liberty's hair, with more red color on the
reverse. Boldly struck by the dies, as expected for a proof, but this one is
particularly spot free and pleasing. Mintages for proofs climbed in 1857, and
this is one of the more available dates. PCGS has graded 5 in PR-64 RB, with 4
graded higher.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
From the Michael
Riordan collection.
Lot 1927
A small group of 13 Large
cents. These grade from AG to VF. As always, inspection a must to
check for varieties and grades. Lot of 13 coins.
Estimated Value $100-125.