The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 2251
1810. O-102a, R-2.
PCGS graded MS-63. Gorgeous lilac gray toning over lustrous fields
on both sides of this specimen. As always seen, the devices are weak at the
centers around Liberty's chin and on the left wing of the eagle. Both sides
have a peripheral die crack, and we note tiny marks between the TA of STATES.
Clean on the face of Liberty, and very choice for the grade. These early dates
are seldom offered this nice, and we note that PCGS has graded 13 this high,
with only 6 graded higher, all MS-64 of the date! An opportunity.
Estimated
Value $2,250-2,750.
Lot 2252
1811. Small 8. O-107, R-4.
NGC graded AU-58. A scarce variety which is seldom offered in high
grade, this pleasing AU-58 boasts ample luster and desirable golden lilac
toning on both sides. Minor handling ticks expected for the grade, but none
worthy of particular mention. Sharply struck on all but a couple of the upper
left stars, and a later die state with encircling cracks on the reverse.
Although there are a couple of mint state coins known, recent auction
appearances quickly drop to EF and below grades for this variety. An impressive
coin for the grade, and worth a strong bid.
Estimated Value $500-600.
Lot 2253
1812. 2 over 1, small 8,
O-110, R-1. PCGS graded MS-64. Magnificent deep steel blue toning on
both sides, with areas of lighter gold near the edge. Well struck for this
early series, with problem free devices and fields. A few minor hairlines can
be seen as always, and there is a small irregular toned area behind Liberty's
head on the ninth star. Fiery luster comes alive when examined under a light.
PCGS has only graded 6 this high, with a single coin graded higher of the small
8 variety.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,000.
Lot 2254
1812, O-105, R-1.
ICG graded MS-67. Full cartwheel luster on this early Bust Half
dollar, with light steel gray color throughout. The dies show many light cracks
on the obverse and clash marks as well. As expected, the surfaces are nearly
perfect and show few signs of handling keeping this coin at the high end of the
gem class, quite a miracle for a coin that's 190 years old! Certainly one of
the very finest known of the date and variety, and worthy of a strong bid for
the outstanding quality it possesses.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Lot 2255
1813, O-108a, R-2.
EF-45. A later die state that shows only partial milling on the left
side of the obverse, and strongly clashed die on the reverse. Toned a medium
steel gray in color with darker hues at the edges.
Estimated Value
$100-150.
Lot 2256
1814. O-103, R-1.
NGC graded MS-67. An exceptionally beautiful coin because of the
majestic blue and gold toning on both sides. Of course the surfaces are nearly
perfect, with only trace signs of handling visible with a strong glass. Both
the obverse and reverse periphery are deeply toned with royal bright blue which
fades to dark gold at the inner star points. Blazing luster beneath the toning
and the strike is also sharp. There is a curious die line connecting the top
left eagle's wing to the motto ribbon above, and the dies show light multiple
clash marks, as usual for the variety. NGC has graded only 4 coins of this date
as such, with none graded higher, making this one tied for the finest known.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Lot 2257
1815. 5 over 2, O-101,
R-2. AU-50. A rare date in high grade, but this one has been cleaned
and retoned with mottled irregular areas around the obverse periphery, while
the reverse remains a more pleasing russet gray with blue highlights on the
devices. As is normal for this date, both dies show strong and multiple clash
marks. Examination will find decent surfaces, although we note some trivial
faint marks in the obverse fields. Importantly, the obverse curls are well
struck and the devices show virtually no wear from circulation. All in all, a
very presentable example of this highly coveted date which boasts a low mintage
of 47,150.
Estimated Value $2,500-3,500.
From Irving Goodman's
Collection.
Lot 2258
1825, O-102, R-1.
AU-50. We note a partial double profile on Liberty, especially on
her neck and chest. Light gold and blue toning at the rims, and white at the
centers. Well struck and pleasing for the grade, despite a few hairlines and
minor handling ticks.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 2259
1828. Curl base, knob 2,
O-107, R-2. EF-40. Steel gray with nice color and surfaces. Traces
of luster in the devices.
Estimated Value $60-80.
From Irving
Goodman's Collection.
Lot 2260
1828. Square base 2, large
8's, O-108, R-3. AU-58. Sharp at the centers, but the stars show
slight weakness. Steel gray in color, with hints of colorful toning around the
periphery. Faint hairlines in the fields as expected on these.
Estimated
Value $200-250.
From Irving Goodman's Collection.
Lot 2261
1828. Square base 2, small
8's, O-115, R-2. AU-58. Evenly toned with gray gold hues over
luster, we note the usual hairlines in the fields too. A decent strike from a
later die state with several light reverse cracks present.
Estimated Value
$200-250.
Lot 2262
1829, O-107, R-4.
NGC graded MS-65. Almost certainly the finest known of this scarce
variety, the gem boasts steel gray toning over mint fresh luster in the fields.
The surfaces are pristine, and show only the faintest signs of handling. Toned
with sunset gold hues around the periphery, with greens intermixed. Satiny in
texture and composition, this coin will dazzle the eye long after the price is
paid to obtain it. NGC has graded 14 this high, with only 4 graded higher of
the date.
Estimated Value $4,000-5,000.
Lot 2263
1834. Large date, small
letters, O-107, R-1. AU-50. Steel gray in color with traces of
luster in the fields, but generally untoned. Sharply struck and we note the
ever present hairlines from brief circulation or handling.
Estimated Value
$150-200.
Lot 2264
1837. PCGS graded
MS-64 Premium Quality. Creamy and bright white in color, without a trace of
toning to be found. The fields and face on Liberty are exceptional for the
grade, and we can locate only the faintest traces of hairlines from gentle
handling. Fully struck by the new steam press at the Philadelphia Mint, with
excellent details on the uppermost curls on Liberty and similar sharpness on
the eagle's feathers and claws. Perfect for the type collector who needs
something quite beautiful. When examined, not in particular the full "spin" or
cartwheel luster that this coin boasts.
Estimated Value $5,000-6,000.
Lot 2265
A small group of bust half
dollars. This group includes the following: 1813 VG-8, 1827 VF-20, 1830
F-15, 1833 F-12 and 1837 F-15 cleaned. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value
$120-140.