September 15, 2003, Pre-Long Beach Sale - Coins, Sale 21

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Small Cents (Flying Eagle and Indian Head)
 
Lot 48        1856. Snow 9, "Second Restrike". PCGS graded Proof 64. Nice color, with a red and gold obverse and a brown and gold reverse. Small planchet void (as struck) in the center of the reverse. Housed in an old green-label PCGS holder. Snow calls this a Second Restrike and places the date of manufacture sometime in 1860(?!), presumably when they were struck to satisfy collector demand. This example is a Middle Die State, with the obverse showing a fine line from the I of UNITED to the rim and another thin die line running from the eagle's beak through the U to the rim. The reverse has a center dot, tying it to several other Restrike varieties (according to Snow, this die has never been found on circulation strikes). This is a great chance to finally own an 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, the date that started the immensely popular Small Cent series off with a bang (Photo).
Estimate $11,000-13,000.
 
Lot 49        1857 Flying Eagle Cent. NGC graded MS-64. Nice even toning, saddle borwn in color (Photo).
Estimate $650-750.
 
Lot 50        1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Large letters. PCGS graded MS-64. Glossy, medium brown surfaces. Always in demand as a type coin because of the incredibly short life of the series. Variety collectors will appreciate the interesting, fine die cracks that appear on the obverse by the eagle's leading wing and across her tail (Photo).
Estimate $950-1,050.
 
Lot 51        1858 Flying Eagle Cent. 8 over 7. NGC graded AU-50. Popular overdate. Pleasing uniform chocolate brown in color. Pop 2 in this grade by NGC (Photo).
Estimate $1,000-1,200.
 
Lot 52        1862 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65. A boldly struck gem and fully lustrous with a hint of light lilac. In an old green PCGS holder (Photo).
Estimate $650-700.
 
Lot 53        1863 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice deep impression and light tan in color. An impressive coin (Photo).
Estimate $700-750.
 
Lot 54        1863 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-63. Nicely toned in streaky, reddish-brown colors.
Estimate $100-115.
 
Lot 55        1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". ICG graded MS-65 Red & Brown. A decent strike with gold and lilac toning. An impressive example of this key date issue (Photo).
Estimate $950-1,050.
 
Lot 56        1865 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red. Nice original mint red (Photo).
Estimate $300-350.
 
Lot 57        1865 Indian Head Cent. Fancy 5. NGC graded MS-65 Red. A stunning bright red example and fully struck (Photo).
Estimate $1,400-1,500.
 
Lot 58        1866 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. A blazing red example that has just a hint of toning starting to form on the surfaces. Boldly struck from somewhat worn dies. A scarce date as the mints settled back into more normal times, now that the Civil War was finally over. An impressive and enticing example of this scarce date, free from spots or problems (Photo).
Estimate $2,200-2,400.
 
Lot 59        1867 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. An exceptional coin for the grade, the surfaces are enhanced by bright original mint red. One tiny toning area between the lowest feathers. Sharply struck and very pleasing for the moderate grade assigned (Photo)

Ex: From our Heathgate Collection Sale, Feb., 2001, Lot 1225. Prior, from the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister.
Estimate $1,600-1,700.
 
Lot 60        1868 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. One half of the mint red is still visible. An outstanding example of this sought after date (Photo).
Estimate $700-775.
 
Lot 61        1870 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Blazing original mint red throughout, with just a touch of fading in the fields. Well struck and frosty. An impressive coin that will no doubt find many buyers (Photo).
Estimate $1,500-1,700.
 
Lot 62        1871 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red. An outstanding gem example. Fully struck exhibiting beautiful nearly full original mint red with just a bit of natural fading. One of the rarer dates in the series. Don't expect to find a better one than this, they probably do not exist! Pop 4, none higher by NGC. (Photo).
Estimate $6,000-7,000.
 
Lot 63        1872 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Well struck with fiery mint red color throughout. Free from noticeable fly specks or other toning areas, this full RED example is quite choice for the grade. This example is certain to please the collector who has been searching for a near gem example of this rare date. Pop 40 with 11 in MS-65RD and 2 in MS-66RD (Photo).
Estimate $6,000-7,000.
 
Lot 64        1872 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. 20% original mint red, the balance converted to a rich, reddish-brown color that appears in streaks across both sides. Choice, problem-free surfaces. Reasonably scarce in this grade -- the rarity of finer examples keeps the price high on this grade (Photo).
Estimate $2,700-3,000.
 
Lot 65        1872 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. A "blazer" in full mint red with a few flyspecks scattered about. Only about 950 proofs were made. In an old green holder.

The 1872 proof issue was struck in about the same quantities as the other dates in the early 1870's, but for some reason, are much scarcer than other dates in gem full red grades. Most of the encountered examples are some shade of red brown. There is strong additional date demand for this issue due to the rarity of the non-proof format issues (Photo).
Estimate $1,800-190.
 
Lot 66        1874 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Well struck, bright and natural golden orange in color. Rare in full RED condition (Photo).
Estimate $1,300-1,500.
 
Lot 67        1875 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. Rich golden toning with a hint of violet in the center. This coin is high end for the grade with frosted devices, spotless surfaces and moderate mirrors, as is typical for this issue. This is a very tough date in full red. In an old green PCGS holder.

This is a year where the production of proofs was not given the quality control seen in other years. Every denomination in the proof set is hard to find in the higher grades due to this lack of quality standards. For years they were unknown in PR 65RD. A few are now known, but it is perhaps because the grading services lowered their expectations due to the quality of extent examples (Photo).
Estimate $2,000-2,200.
 
Lot 68        1875 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Very well struck and ablaze with full mint red color. One faint toning spot in the field before the headdress. In this grade, this coin is notable in full RED condition (Photo).
Estimate $1,300-1,500.
 
Lot 69        1875 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. The even fiery mint red is starting to tone. In an old green PCGS holder (Photo).
Estimate $1,300-1,500.
 
Lot 70        1876 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. A well struck specimen exhibiting dazzling mint red color on both sides. Truly an amazing coin due to the freshness of the bright mint color (Photo).
Estimate $1,400-1,500.
 
Lot 71        1877 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded AU-55. Light chocolate brown with underlying luster still evident (Photo)

Ex: Benson Collection.
Estimate $1,400-1,700.
 
Lot 72        1877 Indian Head Cent. ANACS graded Good-6. A nice example for the grade, medium brown in color (Photo).
Estimate $375-425.
 
Lot 73        1877 Indian Head Cent. ANACS graded Good-6. Decent for the grade with even wear and even dark brown in color (Photo).
Estimate $350-400.
 
Lot 74        1877 Indian Head Cent. NTC graded Good-4. A very clear date, but the rims are worn (Photo).
Estimate $250-300.
 
Lot 75        1877 Indian Head Cent. NTC graded VG-8. Our grade is G-4. Date is clear but the rims are worn (Photo).
Estimate $250-300.
 
Lot 76        1877 Indian Head Cent. ANACS graded Good Details Net About Good-3 Corroded. Slightly corroded on both sides (Photo).
Estimate $150-200.
 
Lot 77        1877 Indian Head Cent. ANACS graded AG Details Net Fair-2 Scratched & Corroded (Photo).
Estimate $125-175.
 
Lot 78        1881 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red. Well struck and a full mint red example (Photo).
Estimate $800-900.
 
Lot 79        1883 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red. Beautiful red and rose colors, simply, a stunning gem (Photo).
Estimate $800-900.
 
Lot 80        1883 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. Lustrous, with iridescent colors on the reverse (Photo).
Estimate $600-650.
 
Lot 81        1884 Indian Head Cent. EF-45. Major Mint Error Blank on one side. Quite impressive (Photo).
Estimate $400-500.
 
Lot 82        1884 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Well struck with full fiery mint red color (Photo).
Estimate $400-500.
 
Lot 83        1884 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. A nice bold strike with great red color. Some toning spots about the borders (Photo).
Estimate $400-500.
 
Lot 84        1885 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red. Well struck and ablaze with fiery mint color fading to red (Photo).
Estimate $750-800.
 
Lot 85        1885 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Full blazing mint red color with a tiny spot above the 5 in the date. In an older green PCGS holder (Photo).
Estimate $600-650.
 
Lot 86        1885 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. In an old green holder. Pop 35 with 41 better, best being MS-66 Red (Photo).
Estimate $300-400.
 
Lot 87        1890 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Some small scattered fly specks with considerable fiery mint red luster (Photo).
Estimate $350-400.
 
Lot 88        1890 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Full mitn red although slightly toned on the reverse (Photo).
Estimate $350-UP.
 
Lot 89        1897 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo Red. This is one of the most spectacular Proof Indian Cents you will ever see. It has ultra deep mirrors and bright frosted devices. The "orange peel" fields are on fire which also gives the impression that this could be one of the first examples struck off these dies. Wonderful gold and lilac colors add additional appeal. If you are after top quality for your collection, this is it. As of this time, this is the only Deep Cameo graded by PCGS. One of the best Indian Cents ever graded! (Photo).
Estimate $20,000-24,000.
 
Lot 90        1897 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red. Full mint red, well struck and frosty (Photo).
Estimate $500-550.
 
Lot 91        1901 Indian Head Cent. ICG graded MS-65 Red. A trifle softly struck on the uppermost feathers, nice bright and frosty throughout (Photo).
Estimate $225-250.
 
Lot 92        1906 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. More red than expected for a RB coin (Photo).
Estimate $200-225.
 
Lot 93        1909-S Indian Head Cent. ANACS graded VF-35. We note a few small marks on the obverse. Sharp detail and even medium brown in color (Photo).
Estimate $250-300.
 
Lot 94        A Lot of Small Cents. Lot of 4 coins. Consists of: 1895 NGC MS-64 R&B; 1934 NGC MS-67 RD; 1938 PCGS PR-65 R&B; 1939-S NGC MS-66 Red..
Estimate $100-130.