The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5

Patterns

Lot 1054
1855 Pattern Large Cent, J-168, rarity 4, bronze, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 58 Original. Pollock-193, AW-200. Dark chocolate brown in color with a scrape and a ding above the date. Large eagle on the obverse surrounded by 13 stars, ONE CENT in larger, thicker letters on the reverse, with a laurel wreath. Perhaps the minor marks account for the grade, otherwise pretty much as issued aside from the natural color. Scarce.
With an old envelope which has AW-200 on it, and the cost of $42, from the Madison Collection.

Lot 1055
1855 Pattern Large Cent, J-168, rarity 4, bronze, plain edge. AU-55. Pollock-193, AW-197 and 200. The obverse features a large flying eagle design surrounded by 13 stars with the date below, the reverse with ONE CENT at the center, surrounded by a circular wreath, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the perimeter. Mottled brown color and with light wear on the upper devices. This one must have circulated briefly.
From the Madison Collection.

Lot 1056
1855 Pattern Large Cent, J-168, rarity 5, bronze, plain edge. Sharpness of AU-50. Pollock-193, AW-200. There are some unfortunate reverse scratches hidden under the toning. Nicely toned and otherwise well preserved. Always popular for the large eagle obverse.

Lot 1057
1855 Pattern Large Cent, J-170, rarity 6, copper and nickel, plain edge. Proof 60. Pollock-195, AW-195 and 199. Large, flying eagle on the obverse with 13 stars surrounding, date below, the reverse with ONE CENT at the center, a delicate laurel wreath and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Some weakness in the strike, as the mint had trouble using nickel as an alloy, it was much harder than usual planchets of copper, silver or gold. Thus, weakness is noted on some of the stars and the eagle's wing tips. Struck from sharply clashed dies.
From Empire Coin Company of Johnson City, NY, at a cost of $30, then to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1058
1856 Pattern Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-184, rarity 6. PCGS graded Proof 63. Regular dies of the Flying Eagle Cent on the obverse, the reverse with an oak wreath with a large, broad shield at the top. Thought to have been extremely rare by Judd, more have turned up and the rating has been reduced to Rarity-6 today. A glass notes some minor hairlines and a couple of small planchet flakes on the upper obverse in the field.

Lot 1059
1858 Pattern Cent, J-191, rarity 5, copper-nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 63. Pollock-233, not listed in AW. The obverse has a large flying eagle with small letters, the reverse is the regular 1859 reverse seen on Indian cents. Milky toning on both sides over mirror fields. One minor planchet flake above the date.
Purchased from Empire Coin Company, at a cost of $145, then to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1060
1858 Pattern Flying Eagle Cent, J-193, rarity 5, copper-nickel, plain edge. Proof 64. Pollock-236, AW-253. This is the regular flying eagle obverse die, paired with a reverse which is similar to that adopted in 1859 for the Indian cent, but with a broad shield at the top. Delightful rose and pink hues on both sides, and nearly a gem, save for some light hairlines in the fields. Worth a look as the color and surfaces are really choice.
From the Madison Collection.

Lot 1061
1858 Pattern Cent, J-204, rarity 5, copper-nickel, plain edge. Proof 64. Pollock 248, AW-257. A near gem example of the skinny eagle design, with the oak leaf reverse with broad shield at the top. Thought to have been designed by Anthony C. Pacquet as the letters are tall and thin, with the awkward eagle found on many of his other designs. Rosy-pink copper color on both sides, and well centered and struck on a thick planchet. Minor hairlines are the only detriment, free of the usual heavy spotting often seen on these.
From the Madison Collection.

Lot 1062
1858 Pattern Flying Eagle Cent, J-204, rarity 5, copper-nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 61. Pollock-248, AW-257. This is an example of the famous "skinny eagle" thought to have been designed by A. C. Paquet. Beautiful color and toning, but the surfaces have moderate tick marks accounting for the grade. This coin has "gem" color and eye appeal, but will be priced far less due to the grade.
From the Madison Collection.

Lot 1063
1858 Pattern Cent, J-208, rarity 4, copper-nickel, plain edge. Proof 64. Pollock-253, AW-264. Nearly a gem with most of the original mint color present, lightly toned around the periphery. There are a couple of very minor spots on the extreme edge of both sides, probably mounted in an album for many years. A glass fails to locate more than minute signs of contact. With the design elements as adopted in 1859, a proud Indian headdress on Liberty on the obverse, with the delicate wreath (no shield above), and ONE CENT at the center.
From the Madison collection.

Lot 1064
1859 Pattern Cent, J-228, copper-nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded MS-65. Pollock-272, AW-312. One of the most common pattern coins, PCGS has graded a total of 49 in this grade, with just 8 graded higher. This transitional coin has the shield at the top of the wreath on the reverse, with the normal obverse as adopted. One streak of toning on the right side of the obverse, otherwise pretty much as struck. Perfect for the Indian or pattern specialist.

Lot 1065
1859 Pattern Half Dollar, J-240, rarity 5, copper, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Pollock-296, AW-296. A delight to behold with mahogany color on both sides with hints of original red beneath. Superbly struck by the dies, although we note that the upper left leaf of corn is detached from die polishing. This is the popular Longacre design with the head of Liberty crowned with a wreath of oak and vine leaves, with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY around her neck. Reverse with 1/2 DOLLAR within "cereal wreath" composed of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat and oak leaves. Always popular with collectors, to find a coin like this with unmolested surfaces is a delight, further enhanced by a great pedigree.
From Numismatic Funding Corporation as a "Choice Proof" at a cost of $810 decades ago, then to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1066
1863 Pattern Two Cent, J-305, rarity 4, copper or bronze, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red and brown. Pollock-370, AW-405. Popular obverse of bust of Washington facing right with the motto GOD OUR COUNTRY around and the date 1863 below. The reverse has the denomination 2 CENTS within wreath of wheat, with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Lovely mellowed copper red color throughout and boldly struck. One old spot is noted on the R of COUNTRY.
From Empire Coin Company at a cost of $115 to the Lenox R. Lohr Collection, then to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1067
1866 Pattern Cent, J-456, rarity 6+, copper-nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 63. Pollock-530, AW-597. Regular dies trial piece, but struck in the old style copper-nickel composition rather than the new copper planchet. One minor spot on the F of OF has been scraped away. Only 6 have been graded, none of which are full gems in 65 or better. Choice mint frost on both sides, and fully lustrous, with even color starting to form.
From Numismatic Funding Corporation at a cost of $800, then to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1068
1866 Pattern Nickel, J-470, rarity 6, nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 65. Pollock-562, AW-548. Lightly toned on the obverse, with hazy nickel yellow. Popular design with Washington on the obverse, with a busy, detailed wreath on the reverse, with a short 5 at the center. The second 6 of the date is larger than the first. Problem free and a true gem. One of 4 so graded by PCGS, with 2 graded higher.
From Bowers Coin Company, Birmingham NY, at a cost of $97.50, then to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1069
1868 Pattern Cent, J-608, rarity 4, nickel, plain edge. Proof 64. Pollock-673, AW-700. The obverse design is that of the three cent nickel, but smaller to accommodate the tiny planchet used to strike these, the reverse is a simple design with a large 1 at the center, surrounded by a wreath. Nicely preserved, with clean mirror fields and frosty devices. Minor flyspecks as usual and untoned save for a delicate streak on Liberty. Scarce in this state of preservation.
From Empire Coin Company at a cost of $45, then to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1070
1868 Pattern $5, J-659, rarity 6+, aluminum, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 63 Premium quality. Pollock-732, AW-655. Designed by Anthony C. Pacquet for an international five dollar piece. The obverse consists of a head of Liberty, hair bound with ribbon on which is a star and the word LIBERTY, incused. On the reverse the center has 5 DOLLARS 25 FRANCS within a wreath of laurel and oak. Usually these are found with corrosion, not so here, the surfaces show only light toning around the bust, and moderate hairlines from an ancient cleaning. Frosty on the devices, and well preserved for this stab at an international coinage, not unlike the Euro today.
From Empire Coin Company many years ago at a cost of $150, then to the Madison Collection the last several years.

Lot 1071
1869 Pattern Dime, J-713, rarity 7, aluminum, plain edge. Proof 61. Pollock-792, AW-784. Choice appearing for the grade, but the obverse knife rim has been filed away at the top. The reverse is still nice, and shows few other signs of handling. There is a heavy knife rim on the right side of the reverse. Standard Silver issues are always popular with collectors, the design elements are well executed, and in this case well preserved.

Lot 1072
1869 Pattern Quarter Dollar, J-733, R-5, silver, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 66. Pollock-814. As this coin is in a holder, we are not sure if its a thick or thin planchet but more likely the thin one, as it is more common. One of the ever popular STANDARD SILVER pieces that boasts deep blue and gold toning on both sides over mirror fields. The strike is not full on the curls around Liberty's ear, and only a portion of LIBERTY is visible, slightly weak on the reverse on the word CENTS. A few minor hairlines are visible with a glass, but no other problems worthy of note. Apparently tied for the finest known, as NGC has only graded 2 this high, as has PCGS, with neither service grading any higher of this pattern issue. A coin that should be inspected to appreciate its subtle beauty.

Lot 1073
1869 Pattern Half Dollar, J-748, rarity 5, silver, reeded edge. Proof 64. Pollock-831, AW-745. A Standard Silver issue with the head of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY in raised letters, with one star, IN GOD WE TRUST in raised letters on a scroll below. Reverse with 50 CENTS at the center surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves, STANDARD SILVER above and the date 1869 below. Lovely antique rose gold and gray toning on both sides, with frosted devices atop the mirror fields. Examination will note a couple of stray hairlines, but these are ancient and toned over. One for the specialist that is seldom found better.
With an old 2 X 2 holder that notes the price of $55, perhaps from a few years ago, then to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1074
1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar, J-910, rarity 7, aluminum, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 65. Pollock-999, AW-944. A Standard Silver issue with the head of Liberty wearing a liberty cap decorated with three stars, on the reverse 25 CENTS in an oak and laurel wreath, with date below and STANDARD SILVER above. A true gem that looks like it was made today, the mirror fields are mint fresh and show few signs of handling or even hairlines, while the design elements show high quality mint frost. One or two minor ticks from perfection. Clearly the finest graded, with a single coin graded a notch below, these are the only two seen by PCGS.
From Empire Coin Company at a cost of $47.50, then to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1075
1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar, J-916, rarity 7, aluminum, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 65. Pollock-1013, AW-956. One of the popular Standard Silver series with gem eye appeal, mirror surfaces seem to drop away from the frosted devices. Liberty sports a pony tail and diadem inscribed LIBERTY, with IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon below Liberty's bust. The reverse has STANDARD SILVER above the wreath, with 25 CENTS at the center and the date 1870 below, the wreath consists of laurel on the left and oak leaves and acorns on the right. Identifiable by a small planchet flake below Liberty's chin. PCGS has only graded one other J-916, it a Proof 67, confirming the extremely high rarity of this issue. The Farouk coin only grades EF and like all coins in that collection, was cleaned.
From Empire Coin Company, Inc. at a cost of $47.50, next to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1076
1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar, J-922, rarity 7, aluminum, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 65. AW-1027, AW-950. One of the really rare Standard Silver issues, this is the only coin graded by PCGS of this pattern number. Well preserved for an aluminum piece, with deeply frosted devices and well preserved mirror fields. Problem free and worth a premium. The Standard Silver issues were made to promote trade overseas. Perhaps this coin is even rarer than indicated, with none graded aside from this piece by PCGS, who knows if any other well preserved ones exist? An opportunity for the specialist.
From Empire Coin Company at a cost of $47.50, then to the Madison Collection.

Lot 1077
1870 Pattern Half Dollar, J-939, rarity 6, silver. PCGS graded Proof 61. Standard Silver. Reeded Edge. P-1066. Some shiny hairlines but this coin has great brilliance and is darned sharp: a nice coin that is very affordable.

Lot 1078
1870 Pattern Silver Dollar, Judd-1008, rarity 7, Pollack-1141, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 62. A lovely design by Longacre of the Indian headdress seated on a rock, her right hand holds a pole supporting a liberty cap, the left rests on a globe inscribed LIBERTY; two flags behind, one with twenty-two stars; LONGACRE below the base. Reverse with 1 DOLLAR in a wreath of cotton and corn, STANDARD above. The color ranges from a bit gray to cloudy, and the delicate mirror fields show moderate hairlines. Deeply struck by the dies, the design elements quite beautifully executed and impressive.