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Fr. 485, 1882 $5 "Brown Back" National Bank Note, Creede Colorado, Ch. 4716, VF35 PPQ PCGSFr. 485, 1882 $5 "Brown Back" National Bank Note, Creede Colorado, Ch. 4716, VF35 PPQ PCGS. Sold for US$101,790 inc. premium
Charles I, 1625-1649, Gold Triple Unite, 1642Charles I, 1625-1649, Gold Triple Unite, 1642. Sold for US$87,750 inc. premium

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1873-S Arrows 25C AU53 NGC Argent-gray surfaces display some spotty charcoal patina in selected recessed areas, with only light wear and wispy abrasions to report. This conditionally scarce 1873-S Arrows quarter has an original mintage of just 156,000 pieces. Desirable either as a date or type representative. (PCGS 5493)
1932-D 25C AU58 PCGS Radiant silver-white surfaces are devoid of most toning and any mentionable abrasions. We note only light rub on the highest points of the design that suggests a short stint in active circulation. (PCGS 5791)
1805 50C AU58 PCGS O-111, R.2. A pleasing, lightly circulated representative of this early Bust Right half dollar type, both sides retain much of the original mint finish. There are a few isolated areas of soft striking detail, but the overall impression is suitably bold, and the wear is light and largely confined to the highpoints. Otherwise silver-gray in sheen, with blushes of pale rose tinting evident as the surfaces dip into a light. Problem free for the assigned grade, this coin would fit nicely into any high-grade circulated type set. (PCGS 6069)
1811 50C Large 8 AU55 PCGS O-104a, R.1. A diagnostic die crack extends across the top of the Large Date. Original light-gray, lavender, and golden-brown toning is intermingled through the fields and centers, while gorgeous electric-blue patina decorates the peripheries. Lightly worn with considerable luster still evident. (PCGS 6096)
1812/1 50C Large 8 VF30 PCGS O-101, R.5. According to the "United States Early Half Dollar Die Varieties, 1794-1836," (4th Ed.): "The only rare variety is the O.101 which is one of the two over-date varieties for the year. This rare variety has the large 8 in the date." This example is a well struck specimen, with the reverse die rotated clockwise by approximately 20 degrees. Modest wear is consistent with the grade, and few surface marks are apparent; a couple of shallow pin scratches are noted on the upper reverse, near the eagle's head. The pearl-gray coloration turns lighter on the highpoints. An attractive near-XF coin which will satisfy the needs of a serious early half dollar specialist. (PCGS 6102)
1842-O 50C Medium Date MS62 NGC WB-102, R.3. Handsome toning of russet-gold to the centers and framed in rich teal around the rims. Lustrous fields enhance the appeal, and minimal surface marks are found when examined. The strike is reasonably sharp and this is a scarce issue when found so well preserved. As these initial Seated half dollars were examined, it was determined that the reverse lettering should be larger, so larger letters were introduced early on, which are found on the present coin. These helped to protect the fields and support the rim as well, increasing the expected circulation time for these important half dollars. NGC Census: 4 in 62, 6 finer (MS67 finest). (PCGS 6242)
1842-O 50C Reverse of 1842. Frosty and bright with residual luster in the fields and clear evidence of a solid strike on the devices. Clean surface quality from brief circulation, with minimal field or device marks, and abundant eye appeal with light toning for this scarcer date and mint. (PCGS 6242)
1844-O 50C This originally preserved example displays dominant olive-brown and gold patination. The sharply struck features are overall smooth despite light handling. A few edge nicks are present at the top of the obverse. All-in-all, a very pleasing example for the grade. (PCGS 6246)
1846-O 50C Medium Date MS61 NGC WB-101, R.4. Attractive toning spans the obverse and reverse that couples teal and gold over lustrous fields. The strike is reasonably sharp, although minor softness is noted on a few of the feathers near the tips. While a dozen or so likely quality at the Mint State level, most are in the lower grade ranges, making this elegant coin a worthy selection for the specialist. NGC Census: 6, 8 finer (MS66 finest) within the Medium Date designation. (PCGS 6255)
1846-O 50C Medium Date Attractive olive-gold and reddish-russet toning decorates each side, particularly the obverse. A few minor handling marks and scuffs are seen from light circulation. (PCGS 6255)
1846-O 50C Tall Date This is a scarce variety in all grades, with Wiley and Bugert (1993) ranking XF/AU examples as R.5. We offer here a moderately toned olive-gray survivor that is boldly to sharply defined in the presence of overall light wear. Hardly any abrasions are noted, and these hardly detract. (PCGS 6256)
1847-O 50C Originally preserved with dusky olive-gray toning, particularly over the obverse. This O-mint type candidate is well struck and problem-free. (PCGS 6259)
1848-O 50C Satiny and quite vibrant in the (remaining) luster category, both sides are dusted with mottled olive-russet toning. Sharply defined in the context of the grade, and conditionally scarce for this otherwise relatively obtainable pre-Civil War New Orleans Mint issue. (PCGS 6261)
1849-O 50C A handsome piece with bold, original toning in dominant olive-gray patina, warmer russet overtones are in the most protected areas. Sharply defined and overall quite smooth. (PCGS 6263)
1853 Arrows & Rays 50C Light gray and mottled russet toning is seen over slightly worn surfaces, particularly over the obverse. A popular one-year type coin in a popular collector grade. (PCGS 6275)
1888 50C MS66 PCGS CAC Sticker. An interestingly toned Gem specimen. Primary colors of golden-russet and tan form a "wood grain" appearance over the obverse. These colors are accented with subtle hues of lime-green and turquoise-blue. The reverse shows similar colorations, but in a more solid fashion across the lower portion. Minor striking softness is seen at the top of the obverse. One of only 12,001 business strikes. Population: 16 in 66, only 5 finer. (PCGS 6370)
1917-S Reverse 50C MS65 PCGS CAC Sticker. Rare at the Gem level and prohibitive any finer. Bathed in frosty white luster with a textured satin frost as always seen on these 1916 and 1917 half dollars. The strike is reasonably sharp with just a hint of softness on the central devices, common to this design. Of course the most important feature is the quality of the surfaces, which display on the faintest signs of contact. Hints of golden-russet toning are forming around the rims. PCGS has seen 40 examples (at most) at this level, with another 8 a point finer with the mintmark placed on the reverse. Population: 40, 8 finer (MS66+ finest). (PCGS 6573)
1795 $1 Three Leaves VF20 PCGS CAC Sticker. B-5, BB-27, R.1. This common variety is easily identified by a thick diagonal line to the left of Liberty's highest hair curl, along with the Three Leaves reverse. The surfaces are light-gray with rose field accents and olive-russet peripheral patina. A lengthy ancient scratch and a shallow abrasion are both noted on Liberty's cheek. (PCGS 6852)
1802 $1 B-5, BB-242, R.5. The BB-242 "Wide Normal Date" is the rarest 1802-dated Guide Book variety. This moderately circulated Heraldic Eagle dollar displays a deeply toned, unnatural appearance due to a one-time cleaning. (PCGS 40087)
1803 $1 Large 3 AU58 PCGS B-6, BB-255, R.2. Bright silver-gray centers yield quickly to deeper steel and slate toning at the rims. A bold amount of lively mint luster engages the central devices, especially among Liberty's tresses. Marks of moment are negligible to the unaided eye, and low magnification does little to alter the first impression. Though PCGS has graded 280 examples of this date in all grades, just nine examples have been accorded the AU58 or finer designation. An impressive Bust dollar at every turn, and one that will fit comfortably in any early dollar or type collection currently being formed. Population: 3 in 58, 6 finer (MS63 finest). (PCGS 6901)
1845 $1 Although probably cleaned at one time, this boldly defined, nominally circulated survivor is now toned with warm, olive-gray patina. There are no sizeable or otherwise individually distracting abrasions. A low mintage affair with just 24,500 pieces produced, the 1845 vies with the 1844 and 1848 as the scarcest Philadelphia Mint Seated dollar date from the 1840s. (PCGS 6931)
1850-O S$1 MS62 NGC The second of only four New Orleans Mint issues in the Seated dollar series of 1840-1873, the 1850-O is also the rarest in all grades. Despite the onset of the California Gold Rush the previous year and the consequent rise in silver prices, some bullion was deposited in the New Orleans Mint in 1850 for silver dollar coinage. Even so, the amount was minimal, and only 40,000 examples were delivered that year. Unlike in the North, where most 1850s Seated dollar issues were exported and/or melted, many examples of the 1850-O saw widespread circulation throughout the antebellum South. Other pieces were undoubtedly melted, the combined effect being the loss of much of the original mintage. An important find even in problem-free XF and AU grades, the 1850-O is a major condition rarity in Mint State. A contender for Condition Census standing, this Uncirculated example is richly toned over the obverse, the reverse is much lighter (nearly brilliant) with just a hint of peripheral toning. The obverse is more vivid with splashes of crimson-orange and turquoise-blue iridescence to a base of lavender-gray toning. The strike is suitably sharp by the standards of the type, and there are no individually distracting abrasions to report. A rarity par excellence from a very challenging silver dollar series. NGC Census: just 4 in 62, with a mere four finer (MS64 finest for the issue). (PCGS 6938)

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1850-O S$1 MS62 NGC
The second of only four New Orleans Mint issues in the Seated dollar series of 1840-1873, the 1850-O is also the rarest in all grades. Despite the onset of the California Gold Rush the previous year and the consequent rise in silver prices, some bullion was deposited in the New Orleans Mint in 1850 for silver dollar coinage. Even so, the amount was minimal, and only 40,000 examples were delivered that year. Unlike in the North, where most 1850s Seated dollar issues were exported and/or melted, many examples of the 1850-O saw widespread circulation throughout the antebellum South. Other pieces were undoubtedly melted, the combined effect being the loss of much of the original mintage.

An important find even in problem-free XF and AU grades, the 1850-O is a major condition rarity in Mint State. A contender for Condition Census standing, this Uncirculated example is richly toned over the obverse, the reverse is much lighter (nearly brilliant) with just a hint of peripheral toning. The obverse is more vivid with splashes of crimson-orange and turquoise-blue iridescence to a base of lavender-gray toning. The strike is suitably sharp by the standards of the type, and there are no individually distracting abrasions to report. A rarity par excellence from a very challenging silver dollar series. NGC Census: just 4 in 62, with a mere four finer (MS64 finest for the issue). (PCGS 6938)

US$11,000 - US$13,000
1871 S$1 Lightly toned surfaces with generally bold detail noted for the devices. Despite the light cleaning, there are no mentionable marks or other distractions on either side. (PCGS 6966)
1878-CC $1 MS63 PCGS Reddish-russet toning deepens at the border areas. Fully lustrous and attractive. (PCGS 7080)
1880-O $1 Frosty and fully lustrous with deep russet and gold tones overall. Somewhat scarcer in Mint State grades than its mintage of 5.3 million pieces suggests. (PCGS 7114)
1883-CC $1 GSA Together with miscellaneous Morgan Dollars, 1878-S, 1879-S, 1880-S, 1882-CC, 1884-CC, 1889, 1896, 1898-O, 1904-O, 1921-D; Silver Eagles, 2006, 2007.
1889 G$1 MS66 NGC Last of the gold dollar issues prepared for general circulation, the 1889 is a low mintage affair with just 28,950 business strikes produced. Many examples were saved, however, as the gold dollar had long since lost its popularity as a circulating denomination by the late 1880s. This fact, coupled with the high quality of manufacture and preservation for most survivors, makes the 1889 a perennial favorite among gold type collectors. The present Gem does not disappoint in this regard, being a fully struck, fully lustrous and smooth looking piece. Green-gold in color. (PCGS 7590)
1802/1 $2.5 AU55 PCGS BD-2, High R.5. Bright and lustrous yellow-gold with lively olive highlights and somewhat reflective fields. An abrasion under stars 5 and 6 and another at the rim above star 8 are the only blemishes to be seen by the unaided eye. The design motifs are fairly crisp given the amount of circulation, and the overall eye appeal is bold. From a mintage for the date of 3,035 pieces, a low mintage by most standards, but a moderately "large" mintage within the design type. Indeed, the 11 dates and varieties that make up the design type, 1796 to 1807, saw a total mintage of just 19,487 pieces, or an average for each date of just over 1,771 coins. A pleasing specimen that would fit well in an advanced gold type set. (PCGS 7650)
1843-D $2.5 Small D AU55 PCGS Winter 4-D. Deep gold with traces of soft rose-gold accents. Inviting traces of luster remain on both sides. There are presently four different varieties identified for this issue, all of which share the same obverse. On this variety, the reverse die is identified by a relatively heavy crack through the first S of STATES; it is assumed that the die eventually shattered completely and required replacement. (PCGS 7730)
1846-D $2.5 XF45 PCGS Light yellow-gold with traces of luster in the most protected recesses. Nuances of toning on the higher points. This date is ranked by Doug Winter as the 16th rarest of the 20 different quarter eagle dates produced at Dahlonega, and typical examples are in the Very Fine to Extremely Fine realm. (PCGS 7742)
A pair of Liberty Quarter Eagle Cuff Links Included are two cufflinks, one dated 1850, the other 1906, each with a soldered chain and fastener on the back. An interesting pair of very old style cufflinks.
1911 $2.5 MS63 Numistrust Attractive, soft straw-golden and orange mint luster. Well struck with pleasing surfaces. (PCGS 7942)
1929 $2.5 MS62+ PCGS A near-Select example with a small reddish toning spot in the headdress on the obverse. (PCGS 7953)
1874 $3 Bright and lustrous with attractive greenish-gold hues and the usual sharp strike. Minor hairlines from a past wiping and virtually new. (PCGS 7998)
1808 $5 MS63 PCGS BD-3, R.4. Attractive for the lustrous fields that surround the satiny devices, and all are well preserved. The strike is crisp and complete on the stars, curls and feathers. No adjustment marks detract from the rims or fields, and no spots or specks are seen. Perhaps one percent of the original 55,578 pieces minted survive, precious few of these can claim Mint State. One of the finer examples and a coin with solid eye appeal for the astute numismatist. Population: 16 in 63, 16 finer (MS65 finest). (PCGS 8102)
1808 $5 AU58 PCGS BD-4, R.3. Bold cartwheel luster supports a wealth of varied orange toning highlights on the satiny surfaces of this attractive early half eagle. The mint frost is deeply embedded in the protected design areas, and the few surface marks present are only visible to the unassisted eye. Pleasing and problem-free examples of this short-lived design type, 1808 to 1812, are always in demand with type coin specialists and early half eagle enthusiasts alike. Choice for the grade. (PCGS 8102)
1838-C $5 XF45 NGC Opening its doors for coinage in 1838, the Charlotte Mint delivered 17,179 half eagles that year. They proved to be the only C-mint fives delivered with William Kneass' Classic design. Although this issue is not known for particularly sharp striking detail, this Choice XF survivor holds up relatively well in that regard. The obverse portrait is suitably bold despite noticeable highpoint rub, and the star centrils are the only features on that side to display noteworthy softness of detail. On the reverse, the eagle is also notably worn across the highpoints, but much of the plumage still retains bold delineation. A noticeable diagonal die crack extends across the reverse from 2 o'clock to 7 o'clock. A bit scuffy from time spent in circulation, yet no more so than one should expect for the assigned grade. As a one-year type in the C-mint gold series, the 1838-C enjoys unflagging collector demand at all levels of preservation. (PCGS 8177)

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1838-C $5 XF45 NGC
Opening its doors for coinage in 1838, the Charlotte Mint delivered 17,179 half eagles that year. They proved to be the only C-mint fives delivered with William Kneass' Classic design. Although this issue is not known for particularly sharp striking detail, this Choice XF survivor holds up relatively well in that regard. The obverse portrait is suitably bold despite noticeable highpoint rub, and the star centrils are the only features on that side to display noteworthy softness of detail. On the reverse, the eagle is also notably worn across the highpoints, but much of the plumage still retains bold delineation. A noticeable diagonal die crack extends across the reverse from 2 o'clock to 7 o'clock. A bit scuffy from time spent in circulation, yet no more so than one should expect for the assigned grade. As a one-year type in the C-mint gold series, the 1838-C enjoys unflagging collector demand at all levels of preservation. (PCGS 8177)

Sold for US$6,435 inc. premium
1846-D/D $5 VF30 PCGS Deep honey gold with a decided olive and reddish cast. Evenly worn but not heavily marked. Several ancient scratches are at the center of the reverse. A popular variety with the D mintmark first punched high in the die and well into the branch and arrow feathers above, then repunched in a more central location with no particular attempt to efface the first D. (PCGS 8229)
1859-C $5 XF40 PCGS Despite an original mintage (31,847 pieces) that is similar to that of the 1857-C and 1858-C, the 1859-C is scarcer in all grades, and considerably so in high grades. This typically worn example is evenly colored in sandy-gold shades. The strike is overall soft, particularly on the reverse, but the surfaces are quite smooth despite the time spent in circulation. One lateral pin scratch is noted across the obverse under close examination. Both the date and the C mintmark, however, are clearly discernible. (PCGS 8281)
1881 $5 Frosty and sharply struck. Brilliant at the centers with hints of lime at the peripheries. (PCGS 8354)
1913 $5 MS64 NNC Soft honey-gold color overall with strong luster on both sides. A couple of very light marks become apparent under low magnification though none are sizable enough to warrant individual mention. (PCGS 8525)
1914 $5 MS64 PCGS Balanced straw-golden fields and design features are aglow with an offering of warm, underlying mint frost. The strike is clearly sharper than the norm as the headdress on the obverse and the eagle's feathers on the reverse are well defined. (PCGS 8527)
1803 $10 Small Stars Reverse, XF45 PCGS BD-3, R.4. A single obverse die was combined with six different reverse dies to create the six known 1803 eagle marriages. The BD-3 die combination uses the same die that previously appeared on 1801 BD-2 eagles; that variety recognized as the most plentiful in the early eagle series. Subtle reddish-gold surfaces exhibit traces of original mint luster within selected crevices of the devices and legends. Typical wear for the assigned grade with no singularly mentionable large or detracting abrasions. Some striking weakness is evident on the left side of the obverse. Certainly a noteworthy early eagle destined for a fine type collection. (PCGS 8565)
1902-S $10 MS63+ PCGS Lustrous medium gold with olive highlights and an overall appearance that bespeaks a finer grade. (PCGS 8751)
1908 $20 No Motto MS64 NGC Sharply defined for the issue, this second year "Saint" would do very well in a Mint State type set. Even olive-yellow patina over softly frosted surfaces. (PCGS 9142)
1914-S $20 MS66 NGC Sharply impressed with bountiful mint luster, both sides also possess richly original color in a subtle rose-gold shade. The 1914-S may be among the more plentiful pre-1923 issues in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series, but high-end Gems such as this are still very scarce from a condition standpoint. Only one example has been graded finer at NGC. (PCGS 9166)
1924 $20 MS64 PCGS Attractive light green-gold luster with a few small scuffs. Clean and exceptional for the Choice grade. (PCGS 9177)
1925 $20 MS64 PCGS Frosty, bright golden color exhibits a slight greenish tinge as the coin is closely examined. Minimally marked for the assigned grade. (PCGS 9180)
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