January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23
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1385 1909. VDB. NGC graded MS-67 Red. Magnificent! Bright and fiery red throughout. Pop of 67 with only 1 higher in MS-68 Red. Estimated Value $450-500. |
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1386 1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. An exceptional example of this ever-popular key date. The original red color is fully present and vibrant. Superb, golden-orange color and surface quality. Only 484,000 struck, most of which entered circulation at the time of issue. Some were saved as the first of their kind, and this is likely one that was set aside and carefully preserved since the day it was made. Estimated Value $4,000-4,500. |
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1387 1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Well struck and choice for the grade. Nearly full Red, a fact downplayed by the RB designation. Minting of this coin stopped because of the "offensive" initials of the designer at the base of the reverse. Had the reverse been left alone, this would probably have turned out to be a very common issue! Housed in an older generation, green-label holder, hinting at a possible upgrade. Estimated Value $2,500-3,000. |
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1388 1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Delicious orange-brown surfaces, still with 80-90% original mint red. An extremely popular and desirable coin, always in demand with collectors. Well struck and spot-free -- a true Gem. Estimated Value $2,500-3,000. |
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1389 1909-S. VDB. MS-64 Red. A well struck beauty that deserves careful consideration. The luster is outstanding and completely undisturbed. The coin sparkles with full golden mint luster and delicate rose toning. About the only blemish we can find is a tiny spot on the right reverse wreath. This coin could stir considerable bidder interest among those that take the time to examine it. Estimated Value $2,500-3,000. |
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1390 1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Fiery orange-brown color on both sides, mixed with numerous, tiny flecks of carbon. This popular "key" date issue has been advancing in price recently, so now might be a good time to buy one for your collection, before the price goes up any further. The Mint was chastised for allowing Brenner's initials to appear so "openly" at the base of the reverse, so they promptly took them off, inadvertently creating a rarity for collectors. Brenner's initials were not restored until 1918, when they were placed (hidden actually) on the truncation of Lincoln's bust. Estimated Value $2,000-2,500. |
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1391 1909-S. VDB. MS-63 Red. A few scattered fly specks are noted, still quite choice. Estimated Value $1,200-1,500. |
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1392 1909-S. PCI graded MS-63 Red. A lovely coin exhibiting full mint brilliance. We have no problem with the assigned grade. Estimated Value $200-250. |
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1393 1910. PCGS graded Matte Proof 63 Red. PQ. Nice and satiny with some scattered light fly-specks and a touch of delicate rose toning. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1394 1910 Matte Proof-64 Red and 1912 MS-63 Red. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $300-330. |
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1395 1911. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown PQ. Needle sharp and very choice for the grade. Partial mint red still visible. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $300-500. |
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1396 1911. PCGS graded Matte Proof 63 RB. Needle sharp with the satiny surfaces exhibiting a spectrum of sunset colors. This beauty has tremendous eye appeal and is a Premium Quality example for the grade. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1397 1911-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Sunset red in color. A rare coin in this grade. Pop of 102 with 13 in MS-66 RD and 1 in MS-67 RD. Estimated Value $1,000-1,150. |
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1398 1913. PCGS graded Matte Proof 63 RB. PQ. Satiny mint surfaces with plenty of mint red brilliance. A very choice Premium Qualityy example and in an old green holder. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1399 1914. PCGS graded Matte Proof 63 Red. Nice mint red color with some fly-specks scattered about. In an old green holder and a Premium Quality example for the grade. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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1400 1916-D and 1925-D. MS-63 Red & Brown. The later is nearly full mint red. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100-130. |
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1401 1918. MS-64 Red. Golden to red in color and nice for the grade. The usual fingerprint fragment below LIBERTY. Estimated Value $50-60. Benson Collection. |
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1402 1920. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. This one has especially bright color on the obverse, the reverse a bit faded with an old fingerprint on the lower portion. Sharply impressed and scarce this nice. Estimated Value $30-40. Benson Collection. |
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1403 1922. No D. Strong reverse. PCGS graded Good-6. Well-worn but problem-free, plus the strong reverse ensures that no trace of the mintmark is present. Estimated Value $300-350. |
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1404 1934. PCGS graded MS-67 Red. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $800-1,000. Benson Collection. |
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1405 1934. PCGS graded MS-67 Red. A splendid offering of superb mint red gems. Lot of 15 coins. Estimated Value $1,000-1,500. Benson Collection. |
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1406 1934. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 33 coins. Estimated Value $400-500. Benson Collection. |
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1407 1935. PCGS graded MS-67 Red. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $500-700. Benson Collection. |
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1408 1935. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 31 coins. Estimated Value $400-500. Benson Collection. |
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1409 1936. PCGS graded MS-66 Red (2 pcs);. 1936-D PCGS MS-66 Red (3 pcs); 1938 PCGS MS-67 Red. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $125-175. Benson Collection. |
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1410 1936. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. A brilliant spot-free gem. In a first generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $1,400-1,600. |
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1411 1937. NGC graded Proof 66 Red. A blazer! In an old NGC holder. Color photo. Estimated Value $350-400. |
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1412 1937. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 33 coins. Estimated Value $400-500. Benson Collection. |
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1413 1937-D. PCGS graded MS-67 Red. Lot of 15 coins. Estimated Value $800-1,000. Benson Collection. |
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1414 1937-D. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 32 coins. Estimated Value $400-500. Benson Collection. |
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1415 1937-S. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $200-250. Benson Collection. |
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1416 1938. PCGS graded MS-67 Red. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150-200. Benson Collection. |
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1417 1938. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 17 coins. Estimated Value $200-300. Benson Collection. |
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1418 1938. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 16 coins. Estimated Value $200-300. Benson Collection. |
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1419 1941 Off-Metal Mint Error or Pattern. PCGS graded MS-64. Struck an a planchet made of 90% Copper, 5% Zinc, and 5% Tin (the normal Bronze composition is 95% Copper and 5% Tin and Zinc). Several possibilities exist to explain this coin: 1) it was an improperly mixed alloy, 2) it was struck on a planchet intended for a foreign coin, or 3) it was an early attempt at reducing the amount of Copper in the Cents in anticipation of the need for Copper in the war effort. The premiums for coins in categories 1 and 2 would be small; for Category 3, the premium would be large because now you're talking "Pattern." Estimated Value $500-600. |
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1420 1941 Thick Planchet. PCGS graded AU-55. An interesting piefort piece that predates the 1942 Thick Planchet Pattern Cents by a full year. In fact, this piece may be a Pattern issue rather than a mint error, as we know of no possible thick planchet foreign coins that were being struck at Philadelphia at the time. PCGS calls this a Mint Error, which is a safe designation for the time being, until more research can be completed. In any event, we've estimated this piece at a fraction of the 1942 White Metal and Bronze Piefort pieces we offered in our May 2003 sale. Estimated Value $2,000-3,000. |
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1421 1941 Thick Brass Planchet. ANACS graded EF-40. Struck on a planchet intended for an unknown foreign coin (the U.S. Mints have provided coins for other countries for many years). Estimated Value $500-600. |
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1422 1941-D. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $140-175. Benson Collection. |
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1423 1943-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Lot of 9 coins. Estimated Value $150-200. Benson Collection. |
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1425 1944 on a Thick Planchet. Pollock-2078, Rarity-7. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Nice brown and blue toning. Listed as "experimental" pieces in earlier editions of Judd, but dropped from the recently published 8th edition. Pollock explains one possible scenario for these unusually thick pieces: "Other numismatists regard them to be mint errors; i.e., struck on planchets cut from sheets of rolled stock intended for the production of foreign coins." However, we wonder which coins they might be, as we are unaware of any 1944-dated (or 1944 era) world coins struck on thick planchets! Estimated Value $1,200-1,500. |
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1426 1945 Struck on an Ethiopian 1 Cent Planchet. NGC graded MS-65 Red. Glittering red and brown surfaces. Looks like a normal 1945 Cent, but the weight is a mere 2.7 grams (compared to the standard of 3.11 grams), plus the planchet it slightly under-sized. Estimated Value $2,500-3,000. |
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1427 1945 Struck on a Netherlands East Indies 1/2 Cent Planchet. NGC graded MS-64. An otherwise normal 1945 Cent, struck on an under-weight and under-sized planchet. The Mint was busy making copper coins for Ethiopia (beginning in 1944) and the Netherlands East Indies (in 1945). Despite their best efforts at quality control, a few of those planchets made their way into the Cent press and came out like this. They are every bit as rare as the 1943 Copper Cents, but can be had for a fraction of the price. Estimated Value $2,000-3,000. |
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1428 1948-D. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $200-250. Benson Collection. |
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1429 1949. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Each is a superb red gem. Lot of 12 coins. Estimated Value $500-750. Benson Collection. |
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1430 1949-D. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 12 coins. Estimated Value $200-220. Benson Collection. |
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1431 1949-S. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lot of 9 coins. Estimated Value $100-150. Benson Collection. |
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1432 1952-1955 PCGS Graded Proofs. Consisting of the following: 1952 PR-66 Red (2 pcs); 1952 PR-67 Red; 1953 PR-66 Red (2 pcs); 1953 PR-67 Red (2 pcs); 1954 PR-65 Red; 1954 PR-67 Red (2 pcs); 1955 PR-66 Red; 1955 PR-67 Red. Lot of 12 coins. Estimated Value $250-300. Benson Collection. |
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1433 1952-D Mint Error. MS-63 Red & Brown. Struck 25% off-center. Estimated Value $100-150. |
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1434 1955. Doubled die obverse. ICG graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Nearly full Mint Red, at least 75% (if not more) remains. Most 1955 Double Die Cents have toned down to a brown color, and finding anything with better than 50% Red is a real challenge. This variety was discovered at the Mint in a larger batch of coins. Rather than destroy the entire batch, the coins were released into circulation. As a result, Gems are very rare, since the variety was not even reported to collectors until January 1956! Estimated Value $5,500-6,000. |
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1435 1955. Doubled die obverse. ICG graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Gorgeous, glossy brown surfaces, with some mint red still visible. Small spot near the obverse rim at 2:30. A beautiful, high-end example of this most famous Lincoln Cent variety. Estimated Value $4,250-4,750. |
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1436 1955. Doubled die obverse. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. 75% red, with only slight mellowing of the original color. A premium-quality example of both the grade and the variety. Estimated Value $4,000-4,500. |
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1437 1955. Doubled die obverse. NGC graded AU-55 Brown. Well struck and glossy chocolate brown in color. Estimated Value $800-900. |
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1438 1955. Doubled die obverse. EF-45. Lightly cleaned at one time, now a pleasing light reddish-brown. Estimated Value $500-600. |
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1439 1962. PCGS graded Proof 69 Red Deep Cameo. Tied with 29 others as the finest graded by PCGS. A near-perfect coin and a "must-have" piece for anyone competing in the Registry Set arena. Estimated Value $400-500. |
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1440 1972. Doubled die obverse. NGC graded MS-66 Red. Popular modern Red Book variety. Pop of 95 with 6 a point better. Estimated Value $700-800. |
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1441 1984. Doubled ear. PCGS graded MS-66 Red PQ. Lincoln appears to have doubled ears. A full blazing gem example of this popular Red Book variety and a Premium Quality example "to boot". In an old green holder. Estimated Value $300-335. |
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1442 1930-P to 1955-S. Group of 24 different dates and mints. Each is NGC graded MS-67 Red (except the 1943-P and 1943-S which are steel and thus graded MS-67). A superb gem quality lot that deserves careful inspection. Estimated Value $500-700. |
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1443 1934-1958 Gem Brilliant Unc Set of Lincolns. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Mounted into a custom Capital plastic holder. Lot of 71 coins. Estimated Value $100-150. |
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1444 Large Lot of Lincoln Cents. 1909 to Date. Consists mostly of common coins, many in rolls. Some of the later rolls are brilliant uncirculated. Needs to be checked carefully. Approximately $75.00 in face value. Includes 2 complete sets of 1934 to 1959-D cents in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Estimated Value $300-400. |
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1445 A Group of PCGS Graded Mint State 67 Red Cents. Consists of the following MS-67 Red Cents: 1934 (4); 1935 (2); 1937; 1937-D (2); 1948-D (2).. Many are of Premium Quality and we suggest careful inspection. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $400-500. Benson Collection. |
