January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23
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1272 1794 High Relief head. C-4a (Rarity 4). PCGS graded AU-55. Late die state. Well struck with some clash marks on both sides as made. The planchet is quite clean, save for some minor porosity on the obverse edge after LIBERTY. The surfaces are quite choice with nice glossy medium chocolate brown color. This example fits high in the Condition Census rating, either fourth or fifth. A marvelous example that will be cherished by all future collectors. Estimated Value $7,500-8,000. |
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1273 1797. 1 above 1, plain edge. C-1. Sharpness of Very Good. Struck on a porous planchet. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1274 1804. Crosslet 4, stems. C-10, R.1. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Glossy, olive-brown surfaces with three spots of lighter color on the obverse. Softly struck at the denticles, as often seen on this variety. A choice example with great eye appeal. PCGS reports 5 at this level, 7 in MS-63, and 2 in MS-64. Thus, finding a nicer one would be both expensive and difficult. Estimated Value $1,200-1,500. |
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1275 1805. Large 5, stems. C-4 (Rarity 2). EF-40. Glossy reddish-brown with sharp details throughout. Estimated Value $150-200. |
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1276 1806. Small 6, stemless. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Here is a beauty! Well struck and problem free. The glossy surfaces are reddish brown in color and overall, a delightful half cent, perfect for a date or top quality type set. We suggest the new owner reholder this coin as the plastic is scratched up. Pop of 8 with only 2 higher in MS-65. Estimated Value $2,500-2,800. |
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1277 1806. Small 6, stemless. NGC graded MS-61 Brown. A lustrous example, light brown in color. A wonderful example for the draped bust type. Estimated Value $600-700. |
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1278 1826 and 1854. Both C-1. Both EF-45. Both are light chocolate brown. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $130-150. |
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1279 1828. 13 stars. C-3. PCGS graded MS-63 Red & Brown. Far more red than brown, here is a lovely Classic Head half cent in an old green holder. Estimated Value $300-350. |
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1280 1828. 13 stars. PCGS graded MS-63 Red & Brown. Well struck with plenty of mottled mint red color intact. Estimated Value $300-350. |
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1281 1828. 13 stars. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Uniform reddish-brown overlays the lustrous surfaces. Estimated Value $200-240. |
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1282 1828 13 stars and 1854. EF-45. Each is a pleasing problem free coin. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $90-100. |
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1283 1829. MS-64 Brown. Iridescent medium brown over lustrous surfaces. Estimated Value $400-500. |
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1284 1834. MS-60 Plus Brown. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1285 1835. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Well struck with plenty of nice mint red color still visable. Estimated Value $400-500. |
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1286 1835. C-1. MS-64 Red & Brown. Well struck with a natural mellowing of fiery mint red. Estimated Value $400-500. |
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1287 1835. C-2. MS-64 Red & Brown. Well struck with full mint red on the obverse and an area of toning on the reverse. Estimated Value $400-500. |
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1288 1835. NTC graded MS-61. Uniform dark reddish-brown. Estimated Value $125-150. |
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1289 1835. C-2. MS-60 Brown. Semi reflective surfaces with slight iridescence. Estimated Value $140-150. |
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1290 1851. N-3 Late die state. PCI graded MS-60 Brown. Uniform dark reddish-brown in color. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1291 1855. C-1. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Mostly fiery mint red with some minor fly-specks scattered about. In an older holder. Estimated Value $400-450. |
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1292 1855. C-1. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Mostly brown with some mint red still present. In an older holder. Estimated Value $400-450. |
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1293 1855 Mint Error. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown Cracked Planchet. Nice and lustrous with lovely shades of brown iridescence. The planchet is cracked at 4:00 on the obverse. Estimated Value $300-350. |
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1294 1855. MS-60 Brown. Needle sharp with semi reflective surfaces with are slightly iridescent. Estimated Value $120-140. |
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1295 1857 Mint Error - Curved Clip at 3:00. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Some faded Mint red still present; otherwise, the coin is olive-brown and wine-red in color. The clip is very minor but can be seen on the right side of the obverse, where a depression in the rim can be seen (the clip prevented the metal from flowing into the deepest recesses of the die). Half Cent errors of any magnitude are rare and desirable, especially on this tougher, last-year-of-the-type issue. Estimated Value $300-350. |