The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 2356
1842. NGC graded
AU-50. Antique gray in color, with clean rims and surfaces for the grade.
Unlike so many we see, this one is very appealing for the grade, and hence we
recommend it to collectors.
Estimated Value $450-500.
Lot 2357
1847. PCGS graded
Proof 64. A rare early proof issue from the Philadelphia Mint, perhaps 15
were struck, and this is one of the best to come down to us. Fully struck
throughout, and toned a deep bluish gray tone on both sides. The surfaces show
only trace hairlines, and no contacts marks worth describing. PCGS has graded 6
this high, with none graded higher. The devices are well frosted, and they
contrast nicely with the mirror fields. An important offering for the
specialist in the series. We were unable to trace a prior pedigree, this is not
the Heritage 9/95:6060 coin, but they are similar. A rare coin, and no doubt
can be traced with patience as so few are known.
Estimated Value
$20,000-25,000.
From the Michael Riordan collection.
Lot 2358
1867. NGC graded
Proof 66. We suspect that this is an older NGC holder as this one should
have qualified for a cameo designation, as the devices are very well frosted,
and the cameo designations only started in the last few years. Light gold
around the edge, with deeply mirrored fields, and mile high frost on the
devices. One of the nicest of 625 struck in Proof, and truly appealing in every
way. NGC has graded 7 this high with just 3 graded higher.
Estimated Value
$15,000-17,000.