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1793-C1-R3-Liberty-Cap-Half-Cent-ANACS-AG3-details ($1,100.00)
1793 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3+. This coin easily has been authenticated and graded by ANACS as AG3 details, corroded. The date is mostly visible, and the color is a nice medium brown. The corrosion is mostly limited to top center reverse, but there are also a few light spots on the obverse. Purchased from a recent auction for $862.50.
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1793-C1-R3-Liberty-Cap-Half-Cent-PCGS-F15 ($13,500.00)
1793 C1 Liberty Cap Half Cent, Head Left, Smooth Bust Line, 109.4 grains, R3+. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it is virtually CHOICE for the grade. But the best part is that this is a terminal die state (M3.0) example with a heavy reverse rim break over F AMER on the reverse (it's hard to see thru the PCGS holder). This coin has been recorded as F15 in the Noyes Condition Census, coin #89399. The pedigree includes Jim McGuigan EAC 1996; Ray Rouse; Steve Grabski, and of course, yours truly. This is the exact 1793 half cent that I wanted for my own collection due to the combination of grade, price, and the terminal die state - the C1 is the only 1793 half cent that offers a rim break, and it's also the rarest of the four Cohen varieties. My thanks to Steve Grabski for remembering to offer me this coin when the time came for him to sell it - THANKS, STEVE!
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1793-C1-R3-Liberty-Cap-Half-Cent-Raw-PR1 ($750.00)
1793 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3+. This coin is just a PR1 filler with finely rough surfaces, but the date digits can be made out and the color is still decent. Not a great coin, but if you just need a 1793 filler for the date, this one is "affordable" and the visible date is a huge plus. Attributable as C1 by the smooth bust line on the obverse and the leaves under ST on the (unrotated) reverse.
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1793-C2-R3-Liberty-Cap-Half-Cent-Raw-VG8-net-AG3 ($1,650.00)
1793 C2 Liberty Cap half cent, smooth bust line, R3. This coin easily has VG8 details, but the planchet is lightly and evenly granular. The date is still visible, as is all of the reverse details. VG8 net AG3+ and decent eye appeal and light brown color.
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1793-S1-R4-Chain-Large-Cent-Raw-VF20-net-F12 ($19,999.00)
1793 S1 Chain Large Cent, AMERI. reverse, R4. This coin has at least VF20 details with tons of flowing hair, but the surfaces are very faintly granular. The surfaces and rims are 100% mark-free, and the color is a very dark brown. My grade is VF20 net F12+, and the eye appeal is very nice. The coin would probably improve with some CARE or Blue Ribbon, which would give the matte surfaces a more appealing gloss.
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1793-S1-R4-Chain-Large-Cent-Raw-VG8-net-G5 ($9,999.00)
1793 S1 Chain Large Cent, AMERI. reverse, R4. This coin is a very dark VG8+ with all details complete, including a full date. However, the planchet is dark from light, even granularity, and there are some very fine scratches on the obverse. This coin looks MUCH better than my photo, and with Choice AG3's bringing $7500, this coin should be a good value in comparison. My grade is VG8+ net G5 Average-.
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1793-S10-R4-Wreath-Large-Cent-PCGS-VF25 ($12,500.00)
1793 S10 Wreath large cent, Vine and Bars edge, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it has great color and strong details. This is the "injured rim" variety due to the injury to the obverse beaded border at K2-K3, and that feature is clear on this example. Very strongly and evenly struck, with full beaded borders on each side. The color is really nice medium brown, and the surfaces are basically clean other than a couple of tiny spots on the reverse: one above the U in UNITED, and another beneath the second zero in the fraction. There is also a thin, shallow planchet fissure above NIT, as-struck. This is a really nice example, and a little tougher variety at R4. THIS COIN IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD FOR A WANT LIST CUSTOMER - PLEASE CONTACT ME TO CHECK ON AVAILABILITY!
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1793-S11a-R4-Wreath-Large-Cent-PCGS-VF20 ($13,500.00)
1793 S11a Wreath large cent, Vine and Bars edge, R4+. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20, and it is CHOICE for the grade! Oustanding surfaces and light brown color, all details strong except for the fraction which is a ghost. This is a tough R4+ variety, and certainly one of the nicest "condition-wise." Recorded in the Noyes condition census as #37444, F12 net VG10, PLUS, CC17. I think VG10 is ridiculous - what do YOU think?! Ex-Bowers and Merena 06/96 lot 47 as F15 at $2750; unknown; Jim McGuigan 04/18/08 to Shawn A. Yancey; to James M. Rehmus 03/05/10; to Shawn A. Yancey 08/04/10.
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1793-S13-R4-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-Raw-G6 ($6,500.00)
1793 S13 Liberty cap large cent, R4-. This coin is a decent G6 with some very light granularity and a greenish tint to the color. The obverse is very strong with a full date; the reverse is weaker as usual. This is a decent example of the toughest of the three 1793 large cent types.
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1793-S2-R4-Chain-Large-Cent-Noyes-VF25-net-VF20-Tied-CC19-22 ($19,999.00)
1793 S2 Chain Large Cent, AMERICA reverse, R4+. This chain cent is a CHOICE VF25 with some obvious as-struck planchet flaws on the obverse. Recorded by Bill Noyes in his Condition Census as #35028, VF25 net VF20 Average and tied for CC19-22. Without the planchet flaws, this becomes a $50,000 prize-winner, and even though the flaws are as-struck, they do affect the eye appeal. But in terms of color, surfaces, and details, WOW!
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1793-S2-R4-Chain-Large-Cent-PCGS-Genuine-AG3 ($3,999.00)
1793 S2 Chain Large Cent, AMERICA reverse, R4+. This is an original, sharp AG3 with a very bold obverse. The coin is nice and smooth but for a heavy dig on the reverse, which is why PCGS put the coin in a GENUINE holder. The date is not visible, but most of LIBERTY is present along with a fully-outlined bust. The reverse is stronger as usual, with a bold chain, fraction, and ONE CENT, and UNITED and AMERICA very clear. STATES OF are fainter but remnants still remain. This is the rarest of the four Sheldon chain varieties, and this is a decent example with just one small defect. ON MEMO WITH ANOTHER DEALER - PLEASE CONTACT ME TO VERIFY AVAILABILITY!
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1793-S3-R3-Chain-Large-Cent-Raw-AG3 ($2,999.00)
1793 S3 Chain Large Cent, AMERICA reverse, R3-. This coin is a raw AG3 with smooth surfaces and nice color. The date is not visible, but you can make out parts of the 93 under a good light. The obverse is perfect, but the reverse has four small hits on the rims. AG3 net FR2, with a nice look about it. ON MEMO WITH ANOTHER DEALER - PLEASE CONTACT ME TO VERIFY AVAILABILITY!
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1793-S5-Wreath-Large-Cent-Electrotype-COPY-Raw-F-VF ($499.00)
1793 S5 Wreath Large Cent, Vine and Bars edge, ELECTROTYPE COPY! Aside from being a smooth and gorgeous example of an electrotype copy, what I really like about this coin is that the host coin can be easily identified thanks to the unique reverse of this example. In this case, the host coin was Noyes #25543, pedigreed to "JDW". This is a really pretty copy with great color; the seem is clearly visible on the edge. Ex-Don Bowlby, 02/16/10.
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1794-C1a-R3-Liberty-Cap-Half-Cent-PCGS-VF30 ($2,999.00)
1794 C1a Liberty Cap half cent, large edge letters, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF30, and it is really a pretty example. Strong details include lots of hair strands. The reverse is slightly rotated - see the bottom right slab photo for an idea of the degree of rotation.
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1794-C2a-R2-Liberty-Cap-Half-Cent-PCGS-EF40-CHOICE ($6,250.00)
1794 C2a Liberty Cap half cent, small edge letters, R2+. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it is CHOICE for the grade with strong, evenly-struck details on both sides, smooth surfaces, and outstanding color. No obvious defects, and a light streak of carbon attests to the coin's completely original surfaces. About as nice as you will find at this grade level. Ex-Gene Braig to CVM as EAC VF25+. I think EAC VF25+ is VERY conservative, and PCGS definitely got the ANA grading-guide grade 100% correct. Premium quality and guaranteed to please.
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1794-S17a-R5-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-Raw-VG8-Head-of-1793 ($2,250.00)
1794 S17a Liberty cap large cent, Head of 1793, R5-. One of the tougher Head of 1793 varieties, this one being an R5-. Solid VG8 details with a bold date, but the planchet has some woodgrain streaking to it, and there is a small rim bump on the reverse above ME in AMERICA. VG8 net G5 and still "Average" I think due to the nice eye appeal.
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1794-S24-R1-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-PCGS-F12 ($999.00)
From the Jack D. Young collection of 1794 large cents. 1794 S24 Liberty Cap large cent, Head of 1794, "Apple Cheeks" variety, R1. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it's a pretty coin for the assigned grade. Dark chocolate fields with lighter highpoints. Smooth and nearly problem-free: the only marks worth mentioning is a dull depression under the L on the obverse, and a tiny rim bump over IT on the reverse. Ex-H. Craig Hamling to Jack D. Young.
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1794-S28-R2-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-PCGS-G6 ($599.00)
From the Jack D. Young collection of 1794 large cents. 1794 S28 Liberty Cap large cent, Head of 1794, R2. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6. This coin is pedigreed to the Bowers and Merena auction 03/01/08, lot #66, where it realized $546.25. A solid VG8 with a couple of light rim bumps within LIBERTY, and an even tinier bump over I in AMERICA on the reverse. The date is faint but 100% full to the naked eye. Pretty medium brown color, and average surfaces.
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1794-S40-R5-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-Raw-FR2 ($999.00)
1794 S40 Liberty Cap Large Cent, Head of 1794, R5+. This is a very TOUGH variety that is one of the "married field" obverse types. The marred field is clear on this coin, and the reverse die crack between U N in UNITED makes for an easy attribution as the very rare S40. This coin has choice color and FR2 details, with some light scratches on the obverse that are certainly not out of line for a coin in this grade. This variety gets mega-expensive in higher grades, so this example represents a more affordable choice for an S40. One of Dan Demeo's duplicates that I purchased at EAC 2010.
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1794-S41-R3-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-PCGS-F15 ($999.00)
From the Jack D. Young collection of 1794 large cents. 1794 S41 Liberty Cap large cent, Head of 1794, R3. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it's an average coin for the grade. Smooth and problem-free except for some tiny rim bumps, including two at the date area. Both reverse die cracks are visible thru D and between A-T. The color is very dark brown and the surfaces are average. Ex-CVM 02/10/09; Shawn A. Yancey #7727 06/16/09; Jack D. Young.
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1794-S42-R4-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-Raw-VF20 ($1,499.00)
1794 S42 Liberty Cap large cent, Head of 1794, R4. This coin is a really pretty VF20+ with some very fine granularity to the planchet. The roughness is VERY minor, much less so in person than in my photo, and the eye appeal is terrific thanks to the great color. There is a tiny as-struck planchet clip that affects the denticles under the date and at the corresponding location at the top of the reverse. The EAC grade should be at least VF20+ net F12+, and this pretty coin looks even prettier in person than it does in my photo because the color is lighter and the surfaces are smoother. Ex-Silberman sale #6015 11/16/88; Tom Reynolds to Ray Medhurst at FUN 01/89. CONSIGNMENT COIN - NET PRICED!
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1794-S49-R2-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-Raw-AG3- ($165.00)
1794 S49 Liberty cap large cent, Head of 1794, R2. This coin is a decent AG3 with light surface roughness and dark brown color. The obverse features a bold LIBERTY and VG bust details, but the date is very faint, almost gone. This is a late die state (LDS) example with a strong die crack on the obverse behind the E in LIBERTY.
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1794-S51-R5-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-Raw-VG8-net-G5 ($290.00)
1794 S51 Liberty Cap large cent, Head of 1794, R5-. This coin has VG8 details but it is very dark with minor pitting on each side. Consignment coin - net priced! PRICE REDUCED FROM $335 TO $290 ON 07/31/10!
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1794-S55-R2-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-ANACS-G4-Graffiti-Corroded ($130.00)
From the Jack D. Young collection of 1794 large cents. 1794 S55 Liberty Cap large cent, Head of 1794, R2. Authenticated and graded by ANACS as G4 details, graffiti / corroded. This coin is ex-John Ashby 01/80; Bob LaForme collection; WDS (?) 11/07; eBay 01/24/08 $161.50; Shawn A. Yancey #6957; 11/09/09 to Jack D. Young. Comes with a Grellman grading card as FR2.
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1794-S59-R3-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-Raw-VG10 ($999.00)
1794 S59 Liberty Cap Large Cent, Head of 1794, R3. This coin is a sharp VG10 with gorgeous color but with minor surface roughness. The eye appeal is exceptional despite the minor roughness, and I bought the coin because it's just so "pretty." This coin was lot #153 in the EAC 2010 auction, where it was EAC-graded as VG10 net VG8 and realized $825.
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1794-S64-R5-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-PCGS-Genuine-G6-LDS ($599.00)
From the Jack D. Young collection of 1794 large cents. 1794 S64 Liberty Cap large cent, Head of 1794, NO FRACTION BAR, R5-. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as Genuine. The coin has strong G6 details with light, even porosity on both sides. A LDS example with a strong die crack on the reverse thru the D in UNITED. Purchased raw from Tom Reynolds; Jack D. Young.
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1794-S66-R5-Liberty-Cap-Large-Cent-Raw-G4-Split-Pole ($1,750.00)
1794 S66 Liberty cap large cent, Head of 1794, "Split Pole" variety, R5. This coin is a raw net G4 that is ex-Goldberg 09/14/08, lot #316, where it realized $977.50. In the catalog, the coin was EAC-graded as G4 with a stronger obverse and a weaker obverse. Dark brown color with basically smooth surfaces. This is a MDS example with the split pole feature clear but not fully-developed. A very tough R5 variety, and only the 2nd or 3rd I have handled.
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1795-C1-R2-Liberty-Cap-Half-Cent-PCGS-VF25 ($2,499.00)
1795 C1 Liberty Cap half cent, Lettered Edge, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and it has choice, fantastic color! 100% full, bold rims on BOTH sides, and smooth surfaces. There is some light dirt hidden within the reverse devices which attest to the totally original surfaces. Really a pretty coin to behold, and the tougher "Lettered Edge" subtype.
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1795-C6a-R2-Liberty-Cap-Half-Cent-PCGS-VG10-WOW ($1,499.00)
1795 C6a Liberty Cap half cent, Plain Edge No Pole, R2. This coin is ex-Heritage 03/25/10 lot #7035, where it realized $1,495. This is the nicest, most-choice 1795 C6a half cent I have ever seen, and one of the most attractive coins in my entire collection. CHOICE, mark-free surfaces, full details including a strong date, and the most desirable light tan color possible. Definitely a WOW coin!
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1796-C2-Liberty-Cap-Half-Cent-PCGS-Genuine-G4 ($9,999.00)
1796 C2 Liberty Cap Half Cent, With Pole, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as GENUINE, with code #98 for damage. The coin exhibits G-VG details and great, medium brown color, but the planchet has been beat up and looks a bit wavy. However, the date is 100% BOLD and plenty of the reverse details are strong, too. I love key-date coins like this because although it has minor problems, the color and eye appeal is still decent, the date is completely bold, and the light damage makes the coin much more "affordable." YES, I know how crazy it sounds to call an $9999 coin "affordable," but this is a 1796 HALF CENT folks!
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1796-S100-R5-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-G4 ($3,499.00)
1796 S100 Draped Bust Large Cent, Reverse of 1797, R5+. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G4, and the S100 attribution is on the PCGS label. This coin was lot #172 in the Goldberg / Dan Holmes auction from 09/06/09, where it realized $3,680. Part of the reason the coin brought $3,680 is the high R5+ rarity, and the rest of the reason is the very interesting late die state. The die state is Breen III Late, with a retained cud on the reverse. Here is the exact description from the Goldberg auction:
"1796 S-100 R5+ Draped Bust. Good-4. The obverse is slightly sharper while the reverse is a bit weaker, the G4 grade an average of the two. Rather glossy steel brown and chocolate with darker olive brown toning in the protected areas. The two-tone appearance helps accent the details, which is especially helpful with a low grade cent. There is some microscopic roughness under the mostly glossy patina, but overall the surfaces are decent for the grade. The date and LIBERTY are complete and easily readable but not strong, and about two-thirds of the reverse remains readable. Extremely rare M-LDS, Breen state III late, with a strong die crack through the tops of ATES OF with the area above the crack sunken into a retained cud. Removed from an NGC slab graded AG3 (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2861.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Provenance: Ex Kabealo 7/55-Dorothy Paschal-Dr. Charles Ruby, Superior 2/11/74:438-William R. T. Smith 3/7/77-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:19282.
Realized $3,200" + 15% auction fee = $3,680
I just took this coin in trade, and I am happy to be able to offer it for much less than it brought in the Dan Holmes auction.
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1796-S105-R5-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-G4 ($1,250.00)
1796 S105 Draped Bust Large Cent, Reverse of 1797, R5-. This is a nice, clean, low-grade example that has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G4. Problem-free except for an obvious dig beneath the chin on the obverse. But for this rare variety, this is about as nice as you can hope to find at this grade level, and in a PCGS holder.
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1796-S111-R5-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-VG8 ($2,499.00)
1796 S111 Draped Bust Large Cent, Reverse of 1794, R5-. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and it's a smooth, pretty example. The obverse is smooth and full, with a couple of tiny depressions on the bust. The reverse is completely mark-free with FULL rims, but the central details are weakly-struck. Really a pretty coin for this tough R5- variety. Purchased raw from Tom Reynolds at EAC 2009; Gene Michaels 06/01/09; Shawn A. Yancey 06/19/10.
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1796-S115-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-G5-TDS ($650.00)
1796 S115 Draped Bust Large Cent, Reverse of 1797, R3. This is a very solid, very pretty G5 example in a way-cool terminal die state (TDS) with a heavy arcing crack thru the date and a bold rim cud over TY. The surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal is quite nice. Yet another duplicate purchased from Dan Demeo at EAC 2010.
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1796-S98-R4-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-G6 ($999.00)
1796 S98 Draped Bust Large Cent, Reverse of 1795/1796 with Single Leaves, R4. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as G6, and it is nearly CHOICE for the grade. Outstanding light brown color and smooth surfaces that would be perfect but for a shallow cut on the reverse at the C in AMERICA. Really a pretty coin in hand, and a little better variety at R4.
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1796-S98-R4-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-F15-net-F12 ($3,250.00)
1796 S98 Draped Bust Large Cent, Reverse of 1795/1796 with Single Leaves, R4. This coin has been recorded by Bill Noyes as F15 net F12 for being recolored. The coin is #61134 in the Numistudy condition census, and it is tied for CC12. In my opinion, the obverse is fully VF20 - I speculate that Bill called it F15 for some striking weakness at OF on the reverse? Anyway, a really nice, dark brown example that features smooth surfaces and nice eye appeal. Important as a top-12 coin for the S98 variety. Ex-David Johnson 07/22/10.
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1797-S120b-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-F15 ($1,250.00)
1797 S120b Draped Bust large cent, Reverse of 1796 with Gripped Edge, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F15, and it is a smooth, dark chocolate, original example. This coin does not possess the choice light tan color that I prefer (see the S145), but it is problem-free, and the S120 / S121 die pairings are VERY hard to find in middle grades. There are a lot of AG-VG and several EF-UNC, but the nice F12-VF35 coins seem to be nonexistent. This is a nice clean example for the grade, and it's also an important Redbook variety.
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1797-S138-R1-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-EF40 ($2,499.00)
1797 S138 Draped Bust Large Cent, Reverse of 1797 with Stems, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40 / XF40, and it is a great, solid example for the grade. S138 is a common R1 variety, so this example would be perfect for a date, type, or Registry set. Sharp details and no defects to speak of, just nice and clean early copper.
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1797-S140-R1-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-VF20 ($999.00)
1797 S140 Draped Bust large cent, Reverse of 1797 with Stems, R1. This coin is a very sharp VF20 that has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20. VERY strong details including bold rims, and the color is attractive medium brown. The only defect I can see is a very light scratch on the obverse which is visible in my top photo. THE SCRATCH IS NOT THAT VISIBLE IN PERSON - THE COIN LOOKS LIKE THE BOTTOM PHOTO NOT THE TOP PHOTO, BECAUSE IN THE TOP PHOTO, THE LIGHTING MAKES THE SCRATCH LOOKS WORSE THAN IT REALLY IS. So take my word and PCGS' word for it, the scratch is light!
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1798-S145-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-F15 ($999.00)
1798 S145 Draped Bust Large Cent, Style 1 Hair, R3. This is an Ultra-Choice example with perfect light brown color and nearly flawless surfaces. The only marks are two TINY obverse ticks, one at the mouth and another at the ear. Full, sharp rims on both sides, and really stunning to behold, the kind of coin that EVERYBODY wants for their collection! This is the coin I have chosen for the Draped Bust type in my personal coin collection.
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1798-S157-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-G6-Ave ($165.00)
1798 S157 Draped bust large cent, Style 1 Hair, R2. This coin is a really pretty G6 that is clearly Average Plus for the grade. Great color and surfaces, and VERY close to VG8. Early die state (EDS) with perfect, unrusted dies.
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1798-S161-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-VG8 ($399.00)
1798 S161 Draped Bust Large Cent, 1st Hair Style / Style 1 Hair, R2. This coin is an early die state example with very dark brown color, and smooth surfaces. The only defect is a spot of darker toning on the obverse in front of Liberty's nose. The reverse is struck slightly off-center to K3. Really a solid example for the grade, and the contrasting color between dark fields and light highpoints gives the coin great eye appeal. Authenticated and (under)graded by PCGS as VG8, with the look of at least F12.
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1798-S167-R1-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-EF40 ($1,999.00)
From the RAINBOW Registry Set collection. 1798 Draped Bust large cent, S167, Style 2 Hair, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and it is problem-free for the grade. Smooth surfaces are a little dusky and could stand a brushing, but the details are very sharp. The die crack from the face to the rim is bold, and there is a little bit of striking weakness at OF on the reverse. A great type coin due to the common variety and excellent grade to price ratio.
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1798-S174-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Struck-30-Off-Center-Mint-Error-PCGS-Genuine ($499.00)
1798 S174 Draped Bust Large Cent, 2nd Hair Style, R2. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as Mint Error: Struck 30% Off-Center; Genuine for being holed in the center of the coin. The date is for all intents and purposes not visible, but the heavily incused bust on the reverse is a dead giveaway for the S174 variety. WAY off-center, and incredibly rare as such. Of course I would like to upgrade this one since it has been holed, but frankly 1798 errors like this are so rare that it might take me a LONG time to find an upgrade!
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1799-S189-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-AG3- ($3,999.00)
1799 S189 Draped Bust Large Cent, Normal Date, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and this coin has a very strong date for the grade. The obverse is nice and smooth with great color, but the reverse has some light scratches. The scratches are certainly minor and did not bother PCGS. I prefer my 1799 large cents to show the reverse die chip, and that feature is very strong on this coin (for those of you that don't know what that means, most GENUINE 1799 large cents have a chip out of the die that causes a raised "mint mark" underneath the E in ONE on the reverse - you can see that feature plainly on this coin). Not perfect, but still above average for a 1799 large cent.
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1800-S197-R1-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Q-Variety-Raw-AG3 ($75.00)
1800 S197 Draped Bust Large Cent, Q-Variety, Normal Date, R1. This coin is a nice AG3 from the Bob Laforme collection, 11/21/09.
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1800-S199-R4-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-G5 ($250.00)
1800 S199 Draped Bust Large Cent, Normal Date, R4. This coin is a very solid, very average G5 with nice contrasting chocolate and peanut butter color. The reverse is starting to fail, but the rim break at OF is not developed yet.
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1800-S200-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-F12 ($999.00)
1800 S200 Draped Bust large cent, Normal Date, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it's a great coin for the grade. Excellent color and surfaces, clearly above average. Sruck on what appears to be an oversize planchet, although it's difficult to tell in the PCGS holder.
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1800-S203-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-F12 ($499.00)
1800 S203 Draped Bust Large Cent, Normal Date, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as F12, and it's a nice example for that grade level. This variety is EASY to attribute thanks to the incused bust on the reverse at S OF. The coin exhibits bold hair definition on the obverse, and the color is very attractive. The only defect is that there are a few too many light nicks on the obverse. This coin was ex-Heritage 09/20/08 lot #7123, where it realized $402.50.
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1800-S203-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-VF20 ($1,100.00)
1800 S203 Draped Bust Large Cent, Normal Date, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20, and it's an incredibly nice example for that grade level. This variety is EASY to attribute thanks to the incused bust on the reverse at S OF. The coin exhibits bold hair definition on the obverse, as well as a lot of the leaf ribbing on the reverse, and overall, it looks like a much higher grade than VF20. There are a few light circulation marks on the neck on the obverse, and a tiny spot to the bottom left of the fraction on the reverse. The pedigree includes Stacks 07/30/09, lot 129, where the coin was graded as VF20+ net F15 and it sold for $488.75. I did not purchase the coin from Stacks, but instead purchased the coin raw from Greg Hannigan on 10/15/09. This is an example of the 1800 date that will make somebody VERY happy, and in this case, the value in CQR for EAC F15 is the exact same value as the PCGS Price Guide for VF20: $1,100. If you like the photo, you will love the coin!
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1800-S203-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-Choice-AG3 ($99.00)
1800 S203 Draped Bust large cent, S203, R3. Choice AG3, Breen IV with reverse incused bust at S OF. Tiny mint-made planchet clip at K8. Ex-Bob Laforme collection, 04/19/09.
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1800-S209-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-AG3 ($75.00)
1800 S209 Draped Bust large cent, Normal Date, R3. Average AG3 with some minor marks. Ex-EAC 1982 lot #289 as an S208; Bob Laforme collection 11/21/09.
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18001798-S191-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-F15 ($999.00)
1800/1798 S191 Draped Bust Large Cent, 1800/1798 Overdate with 1st Hair Style, R3. Simply a pretty coin with great contrasting color. I bought the coin raw as a VF20, and I think PCGS net-graded the coin to F15 for a couple of tiny nicks behind the ribbons on the obverse and near the fraction on the reverse. An early die state with some delicate reverse die cracks but before the massive failure that causes the fraction area to crumble.
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18001798-S191-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-AG3-TDS ($99.00)
1800/1798 S191 Draped Bust Large Cent, 1800/1798 Overdate with 1st Hair Style, R3. Simply an outstanding coin for an AG3, smooth planchet with medium brown color. Terminal die state (TDS) with heavily crumbled fraction and reverse die cracks. ex-Michelle Cahill 05/23/10.
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180079-S192-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-G5 ($225.00)
1800/79 S192 Draped Bust Large Cent, 1800/79 Overdate with 2nd Hair Style, R3. This coin is a nice, solid EAC G5+ with no real problems to speak of. The overdate feature is quite full and bold, and for a G+, this example is pretty clean. Ex-Doug Bird 02/12/10.
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180079-S196-R1-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-VF20 ($1,100.00)
From the RAINBOW Registry Set collection. 1800/79 Draped Bust large cent, S196, Overdate with Style 2 Hair, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF20, and it is above-average and problem-free for the grade. Very dark chocolate color with only a single light mark behind the hair as an identifier. This is the ultimate type coin for the 1800/79 overdate because the S196 is the MOST common variety, and also the BOLDEST overdate.
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1801-S223-R1-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-G5 ($99.00)
1801 S221 Draped Bust large cent, Fraction 1/000, R1. This coin is a nice solid G5 with a clear date and 1/000 error fraction. Ex-Doug Bird 02/12/10.
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1802-S231-R1-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-VG8 ($150.00)
1802 S231 Draped bust large cent, Stemless Reverse, R1. This coin is a nice VG8 with average surfaces and color. Ex-Oakwood Coins 02/27/10.
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1802-S232-R1-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-AG3 ($50.00)
1802 S232 Draped bust large cent, Normal Reverse, R1. This coin is a nice AG3 in a late die state with a rim break cud over ATE on the reverse. Ex-Spotlight Coins 10/15/09.
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1802-S237-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-VF25 ($799.00)
1802 S237 Draped Bust Large Cent, Normal Reverse, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VF25, and I think they were quite strict on their grading here. My grade is VF30 net VF25 due to a slight depression in front of the neck, which is possibly as-struck. VERY sharp hair details, and dark brown color with smooth surfaces. The hair detail is fully EF, and I hope that shows up in the photo. There is also a LOT of detail to the ribbing of the leaves on the reverse. Overall a very excellent example for the date, type, or Sheldon variety. Purchased raw from Tom Reynolds 02/12/10.
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1802-S240-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-ANACS-G6 ($250.00)
1802 S240 Draped Bust Large Cent, Normal Reverse, R3. This coin has been authenticated and graded by ANACS as G6, and I think they were quite strict on their grading here. My grade is VG8, and the coin is quite nice for the grade. The diagnostic die crack on the obverse extending up from the bust tip is quite clear on this example, and there are some faint reverse die cracks, as well. The only defect is a tiny rim bump at K3 obverse. ex-Heritage internet auction.
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1803-S243-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-ANACS-F15 ($290.00)
1803 S243 Draped Bust Large Cent, Stemless Reverse, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by ANACS as F15. The coin is a nice original with a TINY rim bump visible on each side. Consignment coin - net priced. PRICE LOWERED FROM $335 TO $290 ON 07/31/10!
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1803-S243-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-G5-TDS ($110.00)
1803 S243 Draped bust large cent, Stemless Reverse, R2. This coin is a dark G5+ with minor surface roughness. Interestingly, this coin is a terminal die state with an obverse cud over TY. ex-Bob Laforme 04/19/09.
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1803-S245-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-VF35 ($2,999.00)
1803 S245 Draped Bust Large Cent, Small Date Small Fraction, "Unicorn" variety, R3. WOW! That is the best place to start with this coin! To begin with, the coin has choice color. Add to that choice surfaces. Add to that an incredible variety with a "Unicorn" defect on Liberty's forehead and a boldly incused leaf in front of the neck. Add to that a terminal die state with a HUGE reverse rim break / cud over RICA on the reverse! Add it all up and you have an incredible example, one of the neatest coins I have handled when taken as a whole, and the color and surfaces cannot be overstated. Truly a coin for the connoisseur! Purchased raw from Doug Bird on 10/15/09. EAC Grade VF35 and virtually choice.
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1803-S249-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-AG3 ($75.00)
1803 S249 Draped bust large cent, Corrected Fraction 100/000, R2. This coin is an well-worn AG3 with a full date and fraction. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as AG3, and the "100/000" feature is listed on the PCGS insert.
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1803-S249-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-G5 ($89.00)
1803 S249 Draped bust large cent, Corrected Fraction 100/000, R2. This coin is an average G5 with a bold date and fraction. Average surfaces and color, ex-Larry Briggs 02/13/09.
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1803-S262-R3-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-Raw-G5 ($199.00)
1803 S262 Draped Bust large cent, Small Date Small Fraction, R3. This is an average G5 example of a very tough R3 variety. Better than G5 details with some tiny rim bumps. Ex-Charles A. Brown 05/21/10.
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1804-S266c-R2-Draped-Bust-Large-Cent-PCGS-VG8 ($3,999.00)
1804 S266C Draped Bust Large Cent, Original mint issue, LDS, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as VG8, and it is very strong for the assigned grade. Dark brown fields with lighter devices give the coin a very attractive cameo, but frankly I would prefer this coin to be a choice light tan instead. The only visible defect is a light, shallow cut thru the first T in STATES on the reverse. The date is quite full and bold, and this is a late die state example, Noyes state C, with rim breaks on both the obverse and the reverse. This is the coin that I have selected for the 1804 date in my personal coin collection, but this is one that I might try and upgrade if the right coin appears.
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1810-S285-R2-Classic-Head-Large-Cent-PCGS-EF40 ($1,999.00)
From the RAINBOW Registry Set collection. 1810 Classic Head Large cent, S285, Normal Date, R2. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40. Sharp details, the obverse is a little flat and needs a brushing, but the reverse is quite fresh and exhibits underlying mint luster. Excellent surfaces with one small carbon spot to the right of star 6.
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1812-S289-R1-Classic-Head-Large-Cent-Raw-VG8 ($225.00)
1812 S289 Classic Head large cent, Large Date, R1. This is a mushy, late-die state example with VG8+ details that is nearly CHOICE for the grade! Excellent surfaces and color, as well as eye appeal that surpasses what you see in my photo. Guaranteed to please!
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1813-S292-R2-Classic-Head-Large-Cent-Raw-G6 ($110.00)
1813 S292 Classic Head large cent, Distant Star, R2. This coin is a clean G6 with a reverse that is easily VG8. There is a VERY light obverse scratch that shows up in my photo that is almost unnoticeable in person. For a low grade coin, I think this is a pretty nice one. Ex-CVM 05/14/10.
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1818-N7-R1-Coronet-Large-Cent-PCGS-MS62BN-Dan-Holmes ($650.00)
1818 N7 Coronet Large Cent, R1. This coin is a gorgeous, lustrous, medium brown beauty that has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as MS62BN. Part of the incredible Dan Holmes middle date large cent collection auctioned by Superior in May 2010. Here is the description from the Goldberg Website:
"Lot 94 1818 N-7 R1. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. A mint state cent that has three small, closely spaced nicks over star 2 and a single nick over star 3. Otherwise the surfaces are choice. Glossy bluish steel brown with underlying lustrous very faded mint color peeking through in the fields and a small "6" neatly added in dark ink under the wreath. MDS. The fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines, the die crack that connects stars 6 & 7 is clear, and there is minor die crumbling at stars 5 & 7. The usual die state. Our grade is AU55. Pop 1; 1 in 66. Only 3 graded at PCGS for the variety. DWH #0462 (PCGS # 36619) .
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Henry Chapman-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/6/84:1588.
Realized $500"
This coin realized $575 in the Dan Holmes auction, and I am pleased to offer it on consignment at $650.00 net. If you were not able to add one of the Dan Holmes middle dates to your collection, here is a nice example and one of the more affordable lots!
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1820-N10-R2-Coronet-Large-Cent-PCGS-AU55 ($650.00)
1820 N10 Coronet Large Cent, Large Date, R2. This is a very lustrous example with lustrous, medium brown color and abundant mint red peaking through on both sides. This is NOT one of the Randall Hoard varieties, and it commands a better price in this grade as a result. The photo is a little "washed-out" on this coin - it really looks great in person.
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1821-N2-Coronet-Large-Cent-PCGS-AU50-CAC ($3,999.00)
1821 N2 Coronet Large cent, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU50, and it has also been CAC-certified as CHOICE for the grade. Fully and evenly-struck with great medium brown color and glossy surfaces, definitely the nicest 1821 I have ever handled.
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18242-N1-Coronet-Large-Cent-Raw-VF30 ($799.00)
1824/2 N1 Coronet large cent, Overdate, R1. A nice, sharp VF30 with gorgeous, original color and surfaces. These are very hard to find at this grade range and higher, and this is a really pretty example.
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1825-C2-R1-Classic-Head-Half-Cent-PCGS-AU58 ($799.00)
1825 C2 Classic Head half cent, R1. This coin has been autenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and it is GORGEOUS! Abundant mint luster, fully-struck, and purchased raw as an UNC. PCGS sees a light rub and has graded the coin as AU58. EAC grade should be AU55 - totally original and flashy with some light carbon spots to attest to the coin's originality. A somewhat tougher date in the series.
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1828-C3-R1-Classic-Head-Half-Cent-PCGS-MS64BN ($599.00)
1828 C3 Classic Head half cent, 13 Stars Obverse, R1. This coin has been autenticated and graded by PCGS as MS64BN and it is GORGEOUS! Abundant mint luster, fully-struck, and purchased raw as an UNC. A tiny spot on the bust line and another in the field over HALF, otherwise this coin would be GEM. Hard to believe that you can buy a mint state coin from 1828 at this price level!
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1833-N6-R1-Coronet-Large-Cent-NGC-MS64BN-Electric-Greenie ($1,499.00)
1833 N6 Coronet large cent, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by NGC as MS64BN, and it's simply an astounding coin! This is the "Electric Greenie" that I offered several months ago as part of the "Rainbow Registry Set Collection." YES, this coin appears to be totally original, and it is even greener, flashier, and more deeply-mirrored in person!
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1839-N8-R1-Coronet-Large-Cent-Head-of-1840-NGC-PCGS-AU53 ($699.00)
1839 N8 Coronet Large cent, Head of 1840, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU53, and the "Type 1840" attrbution is on the PCGS insert. This is a soft, light brown example with excellent color and surfaces. This particular Redbook variety is quite difficult to locate in AU50 and higher.
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18396-N1-R3-Coronet-Large-Cent-Raw-G5 ($599.00)
1839/6 N1 Coronet large cent, Overdate, R3+. A very solid, average G5 with a bold overdate. EDS before any trace of the bisecting obverse die crack.
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1840-Original-Proof-Braided-Hair-Half-Cent-PCGS-PR25 ($3,499.00)
1840 Braided hair half cent, Original Proof, R6-. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as PR25, and it is a nice, wear-only example. 1840 is a proof-only date.
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1841-Breen-1a-Original-Proof-Braided-Hair-Half-Cent-ex-PCGS-PR58 ($3,999.00)
1841 Breen 1A Braided hair half cent, Original Proof, R6. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as PR58, but at some point it was removed from the PCGS holder and is now RAW. This coin was lot #122 in the 09/08 Goldberg auction of the Ray Rouse collection, where the coin realized $2,990. The pedigree includes Jim McGuigan 10/05; Ray Rouse; Goldberg 09/08/122:$2990. This is a nice, dark brown example that retains plenty of gloss.
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1846-N11-R1-Braided-Hair-Large-Cent-PCGS-EF40-Medium-Date ($150.00)
1846 N11 Braided Hair large cent, Medium Date, R1. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and a very nice coin for that grade. Important as the Medium Date Redbook variety for 1846 - I believe that N11 is the only example of the Medium Date (????).
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1847-N7-R2-Braided-Hair-Large-Cent-PCGS-EF40 ($125.00)
1847 N7 Braided Hair large cent, Normal Date, R2+. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF40, and a very nice coin for that grade.
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1848-N6-R1-Braided-Hair-Large-Cent-PCGS-AU58 ($450.00)
1848 N6 Braided Hair Large Cent, R1. This is a cool middle die state example (MDS) with a retained cud over MER on the reverse. This example certainly appears both later and nicer than Goldberg / Naftzger lot #837 from 09/07/09, which realized $460, and which was also PCGS AU58. My example is better, later, and CHEAPER!
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185181-N3-Braided-Hair-Large-Cent-PCGS-AU58-CAC ($599.00)
1851/81 N3 Braided Hair large cent, Overdate, R1. This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as AU58, and it is a choice example for the grade. Early die state with clear overdate and strong die lines behind the head. CAC-certified as CHOICE for the assigned grade. Original, lustrous medium brown color with a streak of darker carbon toning at the bottom of the reverse. Exceptional quality and eye appeal for the grade. Ex-Kevin Parsons 06/01/10.
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1852-N1-N2-R1-Braided-Hair-Large-Cent-PCGS-EF45 ($115.00)
1852 N1/N2 Braided Hair large cent, R1. Authenticated and graded by PCGS as EF45, and a very nice coin for that grade. Original dark brown with some toning around stars 3-4 and behind the hair bun.
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1857-N3-R5-Braided-Hair-Large-Cent-NGC-PR64BN ($7,999.00)
1857 N3 Braided Hair large cent, small date, proof-only variety, R5-. This coin is a gorgeous, glossy dark brown example that has been authenticated and graded by NGC as PR64BN. The coin appears to be totally original with some light orange toning behind the hair that attests to the coin's originality. Deep mirrors and fully struck. This is a rare proof-only variety, and this is the FIRST proof large cent that I have ever handled!
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1857-SR-14-Restrike-Braided-Hair-Half-Cent-PCGS-PR64BN ($6,500.00)
1857 SR-14 Braided Hair Half Cent, Restrike, R?. This is a sharply-struck restrike proof that has been authenticated and graded by PCGS as PR64BN. The color is a dark brown with rainbow hues over both sides. The coin exhibits mirrored surfaces underneath the toning, again visible on BOTH sides. The mirrors do NOT show up in my photos, but they are there. The only detraction is an original spot of orange toning on the obverse rim at K3. A coin that looks much nicer and much flashier in person. Ex-David Lawrence Rare Coins.
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