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Sale 51
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
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Lot 1085 |
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1799 Draped Bust $1 B-19, BB-155. Rarity 5. PCGS graded VF-35. An choice-looking Draped Bust silver dollar, a coin with pleasing color and a fair amount of details from the dies that on this variety tended to strike uneven examples. Minor weakness occurs at portions of the left wing and associated ribbon where E PLURIBUS is unreadable. Attractive toning suggests that the present specimen spent much of its life in an old style coin collector's cabinet or protective paper envelope which imparted even toning to both sides.
From same die as BB-154, but with die crack from border under bust, through bottom of last 9, center of 179, and first three stars on left to border. Another crack from second star to hair. The obverse is invariably quite weak, possibly as a result of these and other (reverse) breaks. Obverse die used to strike 1799 BB-154 (early use) and BB-155 (later use). 1799 BB-155 is one of the key rarities of the year. Estimates put the surviving numbers at only 70 to 110 today (PCGS # 6878) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1086 |
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1799 Draped Bust $1 B-5, BB-157. PCGS graded AU-58. A highly lustrous About Uncirculated example with a splashes of lovely blue toning on both sides, all of which is underpinned by a full "antique silver" foundation. Struck from typically-sharp dies that imported bold texture to Liberty's hair and drapery, the eagle's wings, ribbon with motto, and shield, and especially at the outer periphery where the legends are crisply defined.
1799 BB-157 is now considered to be one of the more plentiful issues of the year. About 650 to 1,000 are extant today. As with many varieties in the 1790s, nearly all specimens are in well circulated grades through Very Fine, with a scattering of Extremely Fine pieces as well. Higher grade pieces, like this handsome AU58 are few and far between. A spectacular coin for this elusive grade. Note also the low census: Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 40049) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1087 |
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1799 Draped Bust $1 B-6, BB-162. Rarity 4. PCGS graded VF-25. Attractive surfaces exhibit multiple levels of toning from light silver gray in the open areas and tops of the motifs to deep grays in the protected areas. Nicely struck for the variety, with some normal circulation wear present, though nothing approaching abraded. Higher grade examples are rare (PCGS # 40053) .
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1088 |
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1799 Draped Bust $1 B-15, BB-152 Irregular Date, 13 Stars. Rarity 3. NGC graded AU-53. Some luster remains like a secret visitor within and around the devices, and sharpening the already sharp details of Liberty's hair curls; largely toned surfaces of this near-perfect AU53 specimen.
This famous variety (found in the Redbook) has a "blundered" reverse from the same die as BB-123 and BB-124 of the 1798 dollars. The 5 berries are the smallest of any variety of the 1799 date. A die crack joins stem end to border below. This is significant as the only 1799 dollar with a "line pattern " of stars on the reverse. Most seen are very weakly struck on the reverse stars. Far right edge of A is over cloud 3. Pop 2; 2 finer; 1 in 64; 1 in 65. Only 12 examples graded for the variety at NGC.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1089 |
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1799/8 Draped Bust Dollar. 15 stars on reverse. NGC graded AU-58. A well struck example on a problem-free planchet with plenty of mint luster intact. The surfaces exhibit light to medium mottled golden toning on both sides with lovely honey-gold shades around the periphery. Luster extends right across the coin from center to periphery in a veritable extravaganza of beauty.
BB-141 is made famous by 15 stars on reverse; this is definitive, although to the uninitiated the two extra stars are not readily seen, at least at first. The two supernumerary stars are nearly lost in cloud 1 and cloud 8, and just the points show. The one protruding from the bottom of cloud 1 is the most easily seen. The result is a blundered arc pattern of stars with five (instead of six) stars in the top row, six (instead of five) in the second row, and the usual one to each side of the eagle's head, plus the superfluous star points peeking out from the bottoms of clouds 1 and 8.
The process was accomplished as follows: The engraver first punched seven stars in the top row, six in the second row, and the normal single stars to each side of the eagle's head. He then took count and realized that he had one too many stars in the top row, and one too many stars in the second row, for a total of 15. To disguise his blunder, he enlarged clouds 1 and 8, making them greatly oversized to cover up the first and last stars in the top row, reducing the count to an abnormal five (instead of the normal six), so that the abnormal six (instead of five) in the second row would not have to be altered. The normal star arrangement, top to bottom, is: 6-5-2. Before alteration, this reverse die was 7-6-2. After alteration, it was 5-6-2.
Leaf point under left upright of I in America. Die crack near border above ATES. Another crack above OF AM. The D in UNITED is repunched and there are die flaws in the right side of this letter. Far right edge of A is over cloud 3. Reverse usually not fully struck up at the center, due to sinking of the die, although on this particular coin, the design is much crisper than average and so enhances the desirability all the more. Pop 4; 4 better with 1 in 61, 2 in 62, 1 in 64.
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.
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Lot 1090 |
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1800 Draped Bust $1 B-16, BB-187. Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-55. A short band of roughness on Liberty's neck. An impressive example with medium purple-gray toning and smooth surface highlights; lacks the usual marks or rim bumps. Representative strike for the date which is mainly details, somewhat smooth at the head and breast area of the reverse, but still choice where objective quality is concerned. Pop 2; 1 finer in 63. Only 4 examples graded for the variety at PCGS. (PCGS # 40073) .
Die notes: On this obverse, which is unique to BB-187, there is a close date in which the 1 almost touches the curl. The 8 is too low, and top tipped too much to right. Last O near bust. Die dot just to left of highest curl on top of head. On the left, stars 1, 2 and 3 are more widely spaced from each other than are stars 5, 6, and 7. On the right, stars 9 and 10 are more widely spaced than are any others. The ray of star 10 that is nearest to an adjacent ray of star 11 is misaligned with that ray of star 11. Die flaws between top of R and T in LIBERTY.
Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1091 |
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1800 Draped Bust $1, B-8 BB-188. NGC graded AU-55 Rarity 4. Lovely blue toning. A sleek, original toned specimen, lustrous and with a wealth of underlying positive qualities to recommend it, the toning shifts from light silver gray high points to medium gray with glints of the aforesaid blue in the peripheries. Nicely struck in all areas with just a touch of incompleteness at the right wing of the eagle. An attractive Bust dollar coin. Pop 44; 49 finer; 34 in 58; 1 in 61; 4 in 62; 6 in 63; 1 in 64; 3 in 65.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500.
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$9,200 |
Lot 1092 |
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1800 Draped Bust $1 B-2, BB-182. Rarity 6. NGC graded EF-45. Wonderful medium gray surfaces are flourishing with rich natural color and a virtual absence of little abrasions. A small rim bruise noted above star 6. Well struck for the date, with some reverse details mostly present including full, readable E PLURIBUS UNUM on the ribbon, though nothing approaching "full" can be said. Fully struck coins of this scarce date are rarely seen.
According to the authoritative Bowers encyclopedia on Silver Dollars, "1800 BB-182 is one of the great rarities of the year. Only an estimated 30 to 50 are known to exist. Years ago, the issue was regarded as unique. J.W. Haseltine knew of only one, and M.H. Bolender stated the same, noting that it may have been the Haseltine specimen that came under his view. Thus, when Bolender's book went to press in 1950, it was believed that there was just a single coin extant.
"Since then, additional pieces have been recognized. BB-182 is not only remarkable for its rarity, but also for the fact that all known specimens show evidence of circulation. Among examples which have been reported, not a single piece makes the AU level. It appears that the finest grade is about EF40." Pop 3; 1 finer in 55. Only 6 examples graded for the variety at NGC.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1093 |
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1800 Draped Bust $1 B-5, BB-189. Rarity 5. PCGS graded EF-45. A first-rate Extremely Fine example with richly permeating shades of old-silver patina that flow across the choice, mark-free surfaces. The color is lightest in the central region atop Liberty and the eagle, and then develops greater saturation to steel gray around the stars and legends. Satisfactorily struck for the date, too, indeed, about as excellent as this BB-189 variety is ever found. The coin's next owner will love this one!
About 200 to 350 examples of 1800 BB-189 are estimated to survive, making it one of the rarer varieties of the year. Still, specimens appear for sale often enough that the specialist will experience no difficulty in acquiring one. Pop 3; None finer at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 40075) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Ex; Miller/Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1094 |
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1800 Draped Bust $1 B-2, BB-182. Rarity 6. PCGS graded VF-30. Only 2 graded for the variety. Somewhat softly struck on both sides. Medium wide date, figures evenly spaced. Upper point of 8th star is very close to top right tip of Y. The R in LIBERTY is double punched. On the left, stars 6 and 7 are more widely spaced than are any of the others. On the right, stars 11 and 12 are more closely spaced than are any of the others. This obverse die was used to strike 1800 BB-182, BB-183, and BB-184.
Reverse as in BB-181, in which a leaf touches lower right corner of serif of I in AMERICA. Point of star touches point of lower part of eagle's beak. A in AMERICA touches only 3rd feather. First T in STATES is double punched. AME joined at lower part. A over clouds 2 and 3. Tip of arrowhead under center of U in UNITED (PCGS # 40068) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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1800 Draped Bust $1 B-12, BB-184. Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-40. A coin with a cocktail of underlying shades from soft smoky gray to patches of silvery iridescence, softly struck yet not harmed by its travels through circulation. Devices are typically softly struck in the centers with crisp details aplenty in the outer areas. Pop 2; 2 finer; 1 in 50; 1 in 55. Only 4 examples graded for the variety at PCGS. (PCGS # 40070) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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1800 Draped Bust $1 B-17, BB-196 12 arrows. Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-40. Choice smoky lavender-gray surfaces with rich deeper accents in the shield stripes. Not quite full eagle and scroll details on the reverse. A nice representative specimen of a common die variety for the year 1800.
A "collar" (clash mark) shows along Liberty's neck about half the length of bust on this variety, due to clashing from the reverse die. A line extends to left from just above foot of 1 in date. Upper left star very distant from L, almost as far as first star is from hair, between 2 and 3 mm. 180 in date close, 1 originally cut too far to the left. This obverse die used to strike 1800 BB-196 only (PCGS # 40079) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1097 |
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1800 Draped Bust $1 B-19, BB-192 "AMERICAI". Rarity 2. PCGS graded VF-35. A fittingly choice example for the grade, of the optimum quality in terms of color and absence of nicks and scuffs for this widely popular and collected silver dollar design.
After the word AMERICA, an almost vertical line or stray mark (apparently, not a die crack), perhaps from a punch or from a stray piece of metal during the die making process, appears to form an added "I". Nowhere else in the silver dollar series has a stray die mark done so much for a coin's fame in the eyes of collectors.
Other characteristics: Star enters eagle's mouth; point of lower part of beak touches star lightly below point. Upper part of beak does not quite touch. Point of leaf slightly right of being under left upright of I in AMERICA. Middle berry is small and joined to a leaf point by what seems to be a die scratch. A touches 3rd feather only, and ME almost join at bottom. Center of A over cloud 3. Only 10 examples graded for the variety at PCGS. (PCGS # 40082) .
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1098 |
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1801 Draped Bust $1 B-3, BB-213. Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-55. Struck with elongated dentils at the obverse right, fading away to a tight thin rim along the left side. A smooth gray example with highly concentrated detail in Liberty's hair waves and curls, the shoulder area, and even a full lovelock on the neck, with about the only area of weakness the lower curve of the bust. Stars at the left are sharp; those along the right-hand side weaken to flatness by the 13th one. For its part, the reverse shows just outstanding detail, including full E PLURIBUS UNUM on the ribbon, and nicely delineated shield stripes and horizontal lines. The only flatness is in the area of AMERICA which does not rise off the surface in as sharp a detail as on some other varieties, but this is nitpicking. The entire coin is a real charmer to examine and describe for you.Pop 1; 1 finer in 62. Only 4 examples graded for the variety at PCGS. (PCGS # 40085) .
Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000.
Ex; Flanigan/Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1099 |
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1801 Draped Bust $1 B-4, BB-214. Rarity 4. PCGS graded EF-40. There is a small mark in the field above the hair ribbon. Otherwise smooth surfaces and fine details the main attractions. Light to medium toning. Choice rims on both sides.
Whereas during the period 1794-99 the intrinsic value of the silver dollar had not exceeded its face value, in 1800 the dollar became worth slightly more as bullion than face value. In 1801 a silver dollar was worth about $1.03, making them profitable to melt. For this reason, mintages declined. As silver dollars continued to be worth more than face value, most (including earlier-minted coins on hand) were exported. The situation grew intolerable, and in 1804 production ceased. Only 54,454 pieces minted in 1801. Pop 1; 1 finer in 45. Only 2 examples graded for the variety at PCGS. (PCGS # 40086) .
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser/Queller Collection.
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Lot 1100 |
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1802/1 Draped Bust $1 B-4, BB-232 Closed Date. Rarity 4. PCGS graded AU-53. A gorgeous AU53 example of the finest order. The highly lustrous surfaces exhibit mingled medium to deep "antique silver" color throughout. Nicely struck as well, not fully so, but near enough to merit mention here.
Only 41,650 silver dollars were reported as having been coined in calendar year 1802. However, the proportionately large number of extant specimens indicates that many more than that must have been coined bearing the 1802 date, in 1803 and/or 1804. Overdates exist in narrow date and wide date form. Pop 1; 2 finer in 55. Only 5 examples graded for the variety at PCGS. (PCGS # 40092) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1101 |
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1802 Draped Bust Dollar. Rarity 5. PCGS graded EF-45. Variegated toning, somewhat deeper at the rims and around the stars and legends. A small oval of toning on the reverse beneath UNUM.
With an estimated population of only 75 to 140 specimens, 1802 BB-242 is at once the rarest (by far) non-overdated 1802, and the second rarest (after 1802/1 BB-235) variety of the year. In 1881, this was the only variety of 1802 that Haseltine designated as rare. This explains the low PCGS census: Pop 2; 3 finer; 2 in 53; 1 in 58. Only 6 examples graded for the variety at PCGS. (PCGS # 40089) .
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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1802 Draped Bust $1 B-6, BB-241. Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-45. A lovely EF that spares no compromises with its detail. Strike is much sharper than average for the issue, with none of the usual minor weakness at the centers. Meanwhile, the color is typical for this hand-picked collection of silver dollars, medium gray with subtle accents and no spotting or tarnish streaks to draw stares. Moreover, the rims are choice throughout.
In terms of availability, 1802 BB-241 dominates every other die variety and is many times more available in the desirable, affordable collector grades like this. Pop 2; 3 finer; 2 in 50; 1 in 53. Only 9 examples graded for the variety. (PCGS # 40088) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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1802 Draped Bust $1, B-6 BB-241 Narrow Date. PCGS graded EF-40 Rarity 1. Toned. Here, too, we are pleased to describe a full EF40 of the later Large or Heraldic Eagle design whose surface is adorned with dappled shades of old-gray toning on quality surfaces. There are a few expected tiny abrasions for the grade. Relatively sharp for the date, the legend E PLURIBUS UNUM is readable though faint in places, with balanced wear on both wing edges and flight feathers of the eagle. Only 9 examples graded for the variety at PCGS. Pop 2; 5 finer; 2 in 45; 2 in 50; 1 in 53. (PCGS # 40088) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400.
Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.
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1802/1 Draped Bust $1 B-1, BB-231. Rarity 4. Sharpness of Fine-12. Cleaned years ago but now it has adjusted and become an attractive light to medium gray color almost indistinguishable from century-old toning. A desirable and affordable coin to represent this historic American silver dollar design. The overdate feature is a bonus.
Estimated Value $650 - 700.
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$1,553 |
Lot 1105 |
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1802 Draped Bust Dollar. Narrow date. PCGS graded AU-50. Well struck and quite choice with smooth, very attractive surfaces. Lovely blue and golden toning on a base of light, neutral gray -- "antique silver" originality that all Draped Bust silver dollar collectors yearn to see. The U.S. government (and the Mint) was no fool. It was plain to see in the early years of the 19th century that exporters and banks preferred half dollars to the standard or "Unit" silver dollar silver coin. This is the reason why mintage figures fell dramatically after the large production of 1799-1800. By 1801-03, the numbers were extremely low, with this well-cared-for 1802 a pleasing representative. Low PCGS grading census, as well: Pop 2; 1 finer at AU-53 (PCGS # 40088) .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500.
Ex Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.
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$7,188 |
Lot 1106 |
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1836 Gobrecht Dollar. Designer's name on base. Circulation issue. NGC graded Proof 63 PQ, Rarity 1. Lovely blue and golden toning. Proof Gobrecht Dollars from this year are estimated to have been originally produced for circulation, even though struck in Proof finish, and of the number of survivors a liberal group are circulated. Choice Proofs like this are all too un-common nowadays. This specimen shows the diagnostic razor-sharpness in all features including the shield, and the reverse is struck an intricately prepared die that the Philadelphia Mint used to produce what many consider to be the most beautiful silver dollar ever issued in the United States. The watery reflectivity is unabated, interrupted only now and then by a few wispy hairlines underneath the lovely toning. The coin's originality and lack of injury should attract spirited bidding. Pop 18; 8 finer; 6 in 64; 2 in 65. (PCGS # 11227) .
Estimated Value $38,000 - 40,000.
Ex: Share Collection.
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Lot 1107 |
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1836 Gobrecht Dollar. Designer's name on base. Circulation issue. PCGS graded Proof 58. Nicely toned on both sides. A razor-sharp example of the kind of quality one likes to describe for bidders of this actively collected Gobrecht Name on Base variety. Smooth light to medium gray color blends easily with paler silvery highlights on the incredibly detailed devices.
This year is notable for the appearance of the most famous Pattern silver dollar denomination of them all, a coin which for years collectors though was not regularly issued for circulation but struck mainly for exhibition purposes as a Proof.
According to a letter by Edward Cogan, published in the American Journal of Numismatics in June 1867, Mr. Patterson, the director of the Mint, was so highly pleased with the workmanship of the dies that he insisted that Mr. Gobrecht should have his name upon it. In accordance with the request, Mr. Gobrecht inserted it between the date and the base of the design. "The press in discussing the merits of this Pattern piece, made some uncalled for remarks about the conceited German putting his name so conspicuously on the coin, and it hurt the old gentleman's feelings so much, that he immediately after reading this criticism, took his name off the die. Mr. Patterson, however, still insisted that it should be on the dollar and it was then put on the base of the figure of Liberty, but in such small letters as to be scarcely discernible to the naked eye." (Thus originated the Name on Base variety.) (PCGS # 11227) .
Estimated Value $19,000 - 20,000.
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Lot 1108 |
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1836 Gobrecht Dollar. Designer's name on base. Circulation issue. Proof 53. J-60. Name on base. Original coin alignment. Attractive light toning. A very pleasing problem free example for the grade free from dings and serious marks. An exceptionally smooth-surfaced Gobrecht Dollar in all respects, the devices are bold and unyielding, while natural toning is exhibited on both sides. The strike is finely detailed at the eagle, the surrounding stars, and on Liberty's gown and shield, bold as ever seen on virtually any 1836-dated Gobrecht that comes along. Always in great demand for the type.
Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000.
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Lot 1109 |
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1836 Gobrecht Dollar. Designer's name on base. Circulation issue. PCGS Genuine Original, Coin Alignment. Our grade is Sharpness of Fine. Evenly toned. It may be difficult for present-day collectors to understand, but the Gobrecht dollars of 1836 were intended to circulate, even though they were struck as Proofs! And circulate many of them did, since this was the first use of the $1 denomination since the mint closed itself to their production back at the end of 1803! The handsome specimen being offered has normal wear that has left behind typical mixed gray coloration, with the more open areas lighter, "rubbed silver" looking while the more protected areas around the devices retain a deeper shade of gray to charcoal color from normal day-to-day transactions in commerce. Because the fields aren't badly scarred from its trip into circulation, and because the rims are choice on both sides, the coin has an appearance every silver dollar collector can appreciate (PCGS # 11225) .
Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000.
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Lot 1110 |
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1839. Designer's name omitted. Judd-104. Pollock-116. NGC graded Proof 63. Uniform midnight blue toning on both sides. Except for a few presentation pieces, most 1839 dollars were intentionally placed into circulation at face value and therefore are regular issue coins and not patterns, although they are listed in the Judd and Pollock pattern books. Today, many 1839 dollars are found in circulated, impaired, or damaged condition. Not so with this exciting blue-toned Choice Proof. The coin exhibits true old-fashioned care in its preservation. It exhibits razor-sharp detail. In fact, it exhibits all the fine qualifications for the Proof 63 grade and a whole lot beyond! Pop 9; 25 finer with 15 in 64, 8 in 65, 2 in 66. (PCGS # 11446) .
In December 1839 the coiner delivered 300 silver dollars, the last with the flying eagle reverse. Like the 1838 dollars, these had reeded edges. The 1839 coinage ended the period of experimentation to see if the dollar would again be acceptable. Apparently, the answer had been yes because in 1840 the Mint struck silver dollars in much larger numbers than it had during the period 1836-1839.
With only two exceptions -- the 1836 with name on base, plain edge, and starry reverse field; and the 1839 with reeded edge and starless reverse field -- all Gobrecht silver dollars dated from 1836 to 1839 are patterns. However, many collectors have included them among the regular series in their cabinets, much as the pattern 1856 Flying Eagle cent is desired by collectors of small cents, and the pattern $4 gold stellas of 1879 and 1880 are included in many holdings of regular gold coins.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 27,000.
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1845 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded Proof 64 Variety with Recut Date. Light toning featuring hues of gold, blue and lilac. This is a deeply mirrored example whose multiple shades of color dance across both sides. The mirrored surface in the fields smartly meets the devices without any transitional area, including within the vertical shield stripes on the reverse. This is an exemplary Proof 64 quality example, and one of only a few known examples of the 1845 Proof seated Liberty dollars. Pop 7; 3 in 65, 2 in 66, 1 in 67.
Die notes: An interesting situation with 1845 Proof dollars is a combination of two obverse dies and one reverse die. These two obverse dies are distinguished by having a Recut Date or a Normal Date. The Recut Date obverse has the date positioned slightly farther to the right, so that the shield point is over the left serif of the digit 1. In the Normal Date, the shield point is approximately over the center of the upright of this digit. The position of the date in relation to the shield is an easier benchmark to identify in older catalog photos when seeking to trace the provenance of these rare coins.
Estimated Value $28,000 - 30,000.
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$32,200 |
Lot 1112 |
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1846-O Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded MS-61. Mostly untoned with semi-reflective surfaces. We have handled a few other 1846-O dollars in mint condition that come as close to the quality of this example but it is always an uplifting experience to offer one for sale. Both sides are lightly frosted with pearl white luster. The strike is complete except for a few usual stars on the right, and the surfaces indicate some residual swirling cartwheel effects in fields. Very scarce in Mint condition. Only 59,000 struck. Pop 7; 11 finer, 9 in 62, 1 in 63, 1 in 65.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500.
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Lot 1113 |
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1850-O Seated Liberty $1. EF-45. Lightly toned around the edges. Untoned in the centers. Well struck with significant luster still intact which is always appreciated on the elusive 1850 New Orleans issue; scarce in all grades. Has the look of a higher grade. Only 40,000 pieces minted.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300.
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$1,380 |
Lot 1114 |
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1850-O Liberty Seated Dollar. NCS graded Details of EF-40 harshly cleaned. Lightly toned and cleaned at one time but will adjust eventually. Only 40,000 pieces struck, this is an elusive O-mint date that was the subject of a detailed history in the 1970s by noted numismatic scholar Bruce R. Lorich whose keen insight into this coin's elusive nature was well ahead of the dealer and collector community. Once his research report was released, it shook the foundations of seated dollar temple as prices advanced smartly and hundreds of new collectors began showing an interest in the 1850 New Orleans Mint silver dollar. New Orleans put its distinctive O-mintmark on only 4 dates in the series: 1846-O, 1850-O, 1859-O, and 1860-O, the latter two of which are common coins.
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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$633 |
Lot 1115 |
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1853 Liberty Seated Dollar. NCS graded Details of MS-60. Nice golden toning. Improperly Cleaned. Still a desirable example. Long ago someone pointed out that Liberty has a goatee beard on the 1853 issue. It turns out, this is caused by die clash marks from the other side! Only 46,110 pieces minted.
Estimated Value $500 - 525.
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$978 |
Lot 1116 |
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1859 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66. Old holder. Mostly untoned and well struck/ A cameo example graded before cameos were described on the NGC holder. The surfaces are radiant and each side has nicely animated mirror-deep patina that whips and tosses as it alternates between lighter and darker shades as light falls on it. Light penetrates deeply into the fresh mirrors. From these, the frosted devices rise in splendid elegance, razor-sharp including most (but not all) of the stars. In reference to the strike, now that the luster has been told, we see a meticulous strike at Liberty's figure and hair, the shield at her side; keeping to this theme, the eagle's body is also resplendent, with needle-sharp feathers including the neck feathers, detailed claws, and a full sharp shield as well. The picture of careful preservation in a seated Liberty dollar. Only 800 Proofs struck. Pop 18; 4 in 67.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000.
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$25,300 |
Lot 1117 |
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1859-S Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded AU-55. A hint of light toning over smoothly preserved, mar-free surfaces, the rims are also very choice on this low mintage date. 20,000 minted. A long line of collectors stands ready to bid on this handsome coin. Pop 16; 39 finer.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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Lot 1118 |
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1860 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Well struck and attractively toned featuring deeper iridescent hues. Only 1330 proofs struck. The Philadelphia Mint prepared 1,000 sets of Proof silver and minor coins this year. In addition, anticipating further interest in the silver dollar, Philadelphia struck 330 additional Dollars in anticipation. As it happened, sales of both the sets and singles failed to meet expectations. All but 527 of the Proof Seated dollars were melted at the end of the year. David Bowers, in his silver dollar encyclopedia (1993) estimates that somewhat more than 270 Proofs of this issue remain in collections. Pop 36; 51 finer (PCGS # 7003) .
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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$3,795 |
Lot 1119 |
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1860 Liberty Seated Dollar. AU-55. Light hairlines and nicely toned, the surfaces replete with soft, satiny luster over both sides.
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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$633 |
Lot 1120 |
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1860-O Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. A nice white example with a few light hairlines present, none disturbe the smooth satiny flow of the luster from the center outwards. Limited numbers of bagmarks also define this as a choice, above-average MS62 example (PCGS # 6950) .
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600.
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$2,415 |
Lot 1121 |
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1861 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. A nice white coin. This is a dazzling silver specimen in choice condition, a coin whose burning-white mint bloom and powerful strike means it is preserved with virtually no flaws other than a few tiny bagmarks in the field. In many ways, the strike is almost more important than the mint bloom for 1861, a rather scarce year in the seated Liberty dollar series. Sheer boldness of strike furnishes the next owner something to crow about and something for today's bidders to appreciate. 77,500 struck. Pop 64; 4 finer in 65.
Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000.
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$8,050 |
Lot 1122 |
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1867 Liberty Seated Dollar. MS-60 Plus. Lovely warm multi-color sunset toning on both sides. Possibly retoned years ago, nevertheless, well struck and quite attractive.
Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800.
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$1,783 |
Lot 1123 |
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1870-CC Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded MS-61. A better than average strike with very attractive natural antique toning. We note a blending of violet and blue hues which conceal the light handling marks, none of which are too serious. Rare low mintage date as only 11,758 were coined. As the first U.S. silver dollar from the fabled Nevada branch mint, the '70-CC has long enjoyed great popularity among collectors. Rare at this grade level, all the same it is the most frequently seen CC-mint Seated Dollar in Mint condition, the feature of the double mintmark having made the '70-CC a time-honored focus of contemporary numismatics since most other 1870-CC denominations either are unavailable in Mint State or are prohibitively expensive.
This lustrous representative is has attractive patina and both sides are sharply struck overall, while the surfaces present as uncommon attractiveness for the MS-61 designation. A rare survivor of a popular and historically important Carson City Mint issue, this 1870-CC Dollar is easily one of the more valuable offerings in the business strike portion of the present silver dollar section.
Several die varieties are reported Q. David Bowers' Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia. Today the 1870-CC dollar is very scarce in Mint State, with an estimated 20 to 35 exist. The true number may be fewer, since 1870-CC is often a candidate for return trips to the grading services. No such fear for the present piece, which is a solidly original MS61! No doubt the bidder who takes this home with him will find it to be a true joy to study and present at coin club meetings. Pop 8; 7 finer.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000.
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Lot 1124 |
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1874-S Trade Dollar. NGC graded MS-62. Untoned and frosty, the Trade dollar is unique in U.S. numismatics as being the only coin intentionally made to be exported. Most of the early issues from the Western region of the country (San Francisco & Carson City Mints) were sent to China for payment of goods. This is an attractive, lustrous example which never circulated.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.
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$1,150 |
Lot 1125 |
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1875-CC Trade Dollar. NGC graded AU-58. Untoned with lustrous fields and devices. Desirable for its CC mintmark in addition to the choice quality of the coin.
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150.
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Lot 1126 |
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1875-S Trade Dollar. NGC graded MS-61. Frosty and untoned, the fields much choicer than the modest grade might suggest, all fields and devices are silvery and lustrous.
Estimated Value $800 - 850.
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$920 |
Lot 1127 |
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1877-S Trade Dollar. ANACS graded MS-60. Well struck and nicely toned. What is most noticeable when one first examines this coin is its smooth mint luster -- it swirls effortlessly from side-to-side and we notice only light abrasions from bag contact; natural, if somewhat mottled, russet and gray patina. A coin graded accurately and of importance to the Type Set collector (PCGS # 7046) .
Estimated Value $800 - 850.
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Lot 1128 |
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1879 Trade Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo PQ. Wonderful golden toning on both sides. Lustrous with full watery mirrors and almost devoid of any hairlines. A very pleasing example of this Proof-only issue. So ends the discussion of the luster. Now on to the detail: This Trade Dollar is not just close to, but completely and sharply struck, with terrific detail at the key features such as the stars, Liberty's gown folds, and the eagle's plumage. Only 1,541 pieces struck. In our opinion this coin should be re-submitted to the grading service for an upgrade. Pop 103; 64 finer (PCGS # 87059) .
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000.
Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.
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Lot 1129 |
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1880 Trade Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Well struck and fully white. This is a flashy, bright Gem whose surfaces are free of bothersome handling marks or spotting. The otherwise untoned surfaces reveal the supple "watery" effect of the mirror surface better than most, and on both sides. Richly frosted over the devices with a needle sharp strike. The 1880 is more desirable Proof-only date to locate in high grades than some other dates in the Trade Dollar series. Pop 21; 59 finer.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000.
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Lot 1130 |
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1882 Trade Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. Only 1,097 pieces minted. Wonderful blue and golden toning on both sides. Sleek mirrors on both sides seems to roll with the iridescent colors, the hypnotic brilliance is very alluring. Of course, collectors seeing the photos understand this lovely Gem Proof is sharply struck for a Proof-only date, best of all entirely so, including stars. Certainly a coin that gets proper mention where completeness of detail always leads to active participation in the bids. Pop 39; 25 finer (PCGS # 7062) .
Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000.
Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.
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