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1799 S-189 Cent, VG10 Bold Reverse 'Mintmark' 1799 1C S-189, B-3, R.2, VG10 PCGS. A small die imperfection leaves a raised lump between the E in ONE and the T in CENT on this example. That feature varies in size and is often called the 'mintmark' that signifies a genuine 1799 S-189 Normal Date cent. This piece is atypical of 1799 cents, displaying pleasing light brown and tan surfaces. Scattered marks are present, although the surfaces are much finer than normally encountered. This piece has a bold date and weak LIBERTY, with related peripheral weakness at the lower reverse. An important opportunity to acquire the elusive "Mickley cent." Our EAC grade VG8. Ex: August U.S. Coins Signature (Heritage, 8/2020), lot 3015.
1801 S-216 Cent, MS62 Brown Normal Dies 1801 1C S-216, B-6, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. Breen Die State II. Despite the order presented in Dr. Sheldon's Penny Whimsy, this variety was struck after S-221 that shares the obverse die. The reverse die was used for early die states of S-216 as offered here, all states of S-217, and finally the late states of S-216. Dark blue-steel toning appears on the high points of this lovely Mint State cent with further splashes in the obverse field. Both sides of this lovely golden-brown example retain traces of faded mint red. Population for all 1801 varieties: 13 in 62 Brown, 10 finer (6/24). From The Kekionga Collection.
1801 S-216 Cent, MS62 Brown Normal Dies 1801 1C S-216, B-6, R.1, MS62 Brown PCGS. Breen Die State II. Despite the order presented in Dr. Sheldon's Penny Whimsy, this variety was struck after S-221 that shares the obverse die. The reverse die was used for early die states of S-216 as offered here, all states of S-217, and finally the late states of S-216. Dark blue-steel toning appears on the high points of this lovely Mint State cent with further splashes in the obverse field. Both sides of this lovely golden-brown example retain traces of faded mint red. Population for all 1801 varieties: 13 in 62 Brown, 10 finer (6/24). From The Kekionga Collection.
1807/6 1C Large 7 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/76 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 829,221.(Registry values: P1)
1C, R.2, Newcomb-1, Pop 2/4 Notable Doubling on the Obverse on Liberty on the BERT Very nice with original mint luster
EX. The Gold Coast Collection 1850-C G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 1. The 1850-C boasts a low mintage of only 6,966 pieces. In Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint, third edition, Doug Winter writes, "From the standpoint of overall rarity, it is tied with the 1859-C as the second rarest gold dollar from this mint." An 150 to 250 pieces are believed known in all grades. This Mint State coin displays bright yellow-gold surfaces and sharply rendered devices, with minor abrasions that define the grade. Population: 14 in 61, 9 finer (2/22). From The Gold Coast Collection.
EX. The Gold Coast Collection 1850-C G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 1. The 1850-C boasts a low mintage of only 6,966 pieces. In Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint, third edition, Doug Winter writes, "From the standpoint of overall rarity, it is tied with the 1859-C as the second rarest gold dollar from this mint." An 150 to 250 pieces are believed known in all grades. This Mint State coin displays bright yellow-gold surfaces and sharply rendered devices, with minor abrasions that define the grade. Population: 14 in 61, 9 finer (2/22). From The Gold Coast Collection.
EX. The Gold Coast Collection 1850-C G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 1. The 1850-C boasts a low mintage of only 6,966 pieces. In Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint, third edition, Doug Winter writes, "From the standpoint of overall rarity, it is tied with the 1859-C as the second rarest gold dollar from this mint." An 150 to 250 pieces are believed known in all grades. This Mint State coin displays bright yellow-gold surfaces and sharply rendered devices, with minor abrasions that define the grade. Population: 14 in 61, 9 finer (2/22). From The Gold Coast Collection.
EX. The Gold Coast Collection 1850-C G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 1. The 1850-C boasts a low mintage of only 6,966 pieces. In Gold Coins of the Charlotte Mint, third edition, Doug Winter writes, "From the standpoint of overall rarity, it is tied with the 1859-C as the second rarest gold dollar from this mint." An 150 to 250 pieces are believed known in all grades. This Mint State coin displays bright yellow-gold surfaces and sharply rendered devices, with minor abrasions that define the grade. Population: 14 in 61, 9 finer (2/22). From The Gold Coast Collection.
1850-O G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 1. Doug Winter writes: "The 1850-O is easily the rarest of the five Type One gold dollar produced at the New Orleans Mint. It is the only one of these issues which is hard to find in strictly Uncirculated grades and it is rare above properly graded MS62." This impressive example displays lustrous yellow-gold surfaces and a pinpoint-sharp strike throughout. Small grazes and marks are superficial. Population: 12 in 62, 11 finer (6/21).(Registry values: N2998)
1850-O G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 1. Doug Winter writes: "The 1850-O is easily the rarest of the five Type One gold dollar produced at the New Orleans Mint. It is the only one of these issues which is hard to find in strictly Uncirculated grades and it is rare above properly graded MS62." This impressive example displays lustrous yellow-gold surfaces and a pinpoint-sharp strike throughout. Small grazes and marks are superficial. Population: 12 in 62, 11 finer (6/21).(Registry values: N2998)
1850-O G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 1. Doug Winter writes: "The 1850-O is easily the rarest of the five Type One gold dollar produced at the New Orleans Mint. It is the only one of these issues which is hard to find in strictly Uncirculated grades and it is rare above properly graded MS62." This impressive example displays lustrous yellow-gold surfaces and a pinpoint-sharp strike throughout. Small grazes and marks are superficial. Population: 12 in 62, 11 finer (6/21).(Registry values: N2998)
1850-O G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 1. Doug Winter writes: "The 1850-O is easily the rarest of the five Type One gold dollar produced at the New Orleans Mint. It is the only one of these issues which is hard to find in strictly Uncirculated grades and it is rare above properly graded MS62." This impressive example displays lustrous yellow-gold surfaces and a pinpoint-sharp strike throughout. Small grazes and marks are superficial. Population: 12 in 62, 11 finer (6/21).(Registry values: N2998)
Ex. Gold Coast Collection 1851-D Gold Dollar, MS62 Conditionally Rare Dahlonega Type Coin 1851-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 3-E. The leaf is positioned centrally under the second 1 in the date. From a mintage of just 9,882 coins, the 1851-D is the secondmost available date in the series among Dahlonega issues after the 1849-D. Winter (2013) estimates that only 15 to 20 Mint State representatives are extant, primarily in MS60 and MS61. This example features light yellow-gold surfaces. The strike is generally sharp with typical softness on the stars below Liberty's portrait, on LLA in DOLLAR, and on 85 in the date. Good for type. Population: 15 in 62, 10 finer (2/22). Ex: PNG Dallas Invitational (Heritage, 2-3/2015), lot 3198.
Ex. Gold Coast Collection 1851-D Gold Dollar, MS62 Conditionally Rare Dahlonega Type Coin 1851-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 3-E. The leaf is positioned centrally under the second 1 in the date. From a mintage of just 9,882 coins, the 1851-D is the secondmost available date in the series among Dahlonega issues after the 1849-D. Winter (2013) estimates that only 15 to 20 Mint State representatives are extant, primarily in MS60 and MS61. This example features light yellow-gold surfaces. The strike is generally sharp with typical softness on the stars below Liberty's portrait, on LLA in DOLLAR, and on 85 in the date. Good for type. Population: 15 in 62, 10 finer (2/22). Ex: PNG Dallas Invitational (Heritage, 2-3/2015), lot 3198.
Ex. Gold Coast Collection 1851-D Gold Dollar, MS62 Conditionally Rare Dahlonega Type Coin 1851-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 3-E. The leaf is positioned centrally under the second 1 in the date. From a mintage of just 9,882 coins, the 1851-D is the secondmost available date in the series among Dahlonega issues after the 1849-D. Winter (2013) estimates that only 15 to 20 Mint State representatives are extant, primarily in MS60 and MS61. This example features light yellow-gold surfaces. The strike is generally sharp with typical softness on the stars below Liberty's portrait, on LLA in DOLLAR, and on 85 in the date. Good for type. Population: 15 in 62, 10 finer (2/22). Ex: PNG Dallas Invitational (Heritage, 2-3/2015), lot 3198.
Ex. Gold Coast Collection 1851-D Gold Dollar, MS62 Conditionally Rare Dahlonega Type Coin 1851-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 3-E. The leaf is positioned centrally under the second 1 in the date. From a mintage of just 9,882 coins, the 1851-D is the secondmost available date in the series among Dahlonega issues after the 1849-D. Winter (2013) estimates that only 15 to 20 Mint State representatives are extant, primarily in MS60 and MS61. This example features light yellow-gold surfaces. The strike is generally sharp with typical softness on the stars below Liberty's portrait, on LLA in DOLLAR, and on 85 in the date. Good for type. Population: 15 in 62, 10 finer (2/22). Ex: PNG Dallas Invitational (Heritage, 2-3/2015), lot 3198.
CAC A wonderful near-GEM example of this popular New Orleans mint gold dollar. A strong mint luster radiates boldly with an intense brilliance. Well struck and nicely preserved, the surfaces are clean and free of any kind of distracting marks of any kind. The outstanding eye appeal is further enhanced by a warm orange-gold coloration. Conditionally challenging any finer! Ex Maurice Storck Collection, Heritage, October 2020, lot 18309.
1852-C Gold Dollar. Winter-2. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. This is one of the most exciting Charlotte Mint gold coins of any denomination or date that we have offered in recent sales. It is a thoroughly PQ example with quality and eye appeal seldom seen in Southern gold coins from this mint. The luster is full, bright and frosty, and the fields are modestly semi-reflective. The coin exhibits vivid medium gold color throughout, as well as a bold to sharp strike. Most features are fully rendered, in fact, and softness in the center of the reverse affecting the letters LA in DOLLAR is the result of a shallow, Mint-made depression in the planchet that is also present on the 2008 Winter plate coin, among others that we have handled over the years. (This feature is likely the result of foreign matter adhering to the reverse die.) In the absence of significant marks, this is a smooth-looking coin in hand with exceptional eye appeal. From a mintage for the date of just 9,434 pieces, down more than 31,833 pieces from the Charlotte Mint gold dollar output of the preceding year. This elusive issue is found in VF or EF more often than not, and even pleasing Choice AU coins are definitely among the minority of the 250 to 350 examples thought to exist. Mint State survivors of all stripes are rare, while with the quality, originality and eye appeal offered here they are exceedingly so. This is the last Charlotte Mint gold dollar until the Type II 1855-C, and after that the Carolina Mint issued gold dollars in just two years, 1857 and 1859. A fantastic condition rarity that would do equal justice to a gold dollar collection or an advanced Southern gold cabinet. Winter-2 is the more readily obtainable die pairing of the 1852-C gold dollar, and it is readily identifiable by repunching to the digits 18 in the date. The offered coin reveals faint clash marks in the fields when studied under magnification. PCGS Population: 1; 1 finer (MS-65 finest). CAC Population: 4; 1. The former total includes coins certified both MS-64 and MS-64+.
Was purchased as NGC certified MS61, sent into PCGS March 2023 and crossed to PCGS AU58
Was purchased as NGC certified MS61, sent into PCGS March 2023 and crossed to PCGS AU58
An uncommonly attractive survivor of this challenging Type II gold dollar. Both sides exhibit bright honey-gold color with intermingled pale apricot highlights. Abundant frosty to semi-reflective luster remains to surfaces that reveal only a trace of rub, and no sizeable or otherwise singularly notable marks. The digit 8 is softly defined, and the hair curls above Liberty's brow are blunt and devoid of finer detail. Otherwise, however, we note bold to sharp detail throughout the design. The surfaces show clash marks in the fields around the central design elements, typical of the type. Preserved with uncommon care for an issue that suffered a high rate of attrition through circulation and melting, this is a superior 1855-D in all categories that is sure to please discerning bidders. The 1855-D is one of the rarest gold dollars struck at the Dahlonega Mint, if not the entire series, and it is also eagerly sought as the only Type II gold dollar minted at the Georgia facility. A scant 1,811 coins were produced, all in February of the year. Fewer than 150 coins are extant, and most are well worn, often impaired. Among high grade survivors (AU and Mint State) poor striking detail, inferior luster quality and below average eye appeal are the norm. On the other hand, the rather "rustic" nature of this issue is part of its charm. The vast majority were struck on imperfectly made planchets and often show considerable weakness in the centers, especially at the digit 8 in the date on the reverse, as here. In addition, the dies clashed early in the production run, so that these clash marks are often prominent on surviving specimens. Clearly, locating an above average 1855-D gold dollar at any grade level is a formidable challenge. It is little wonder that this issue is the second rarest in its series in an absolute sense, and the rarest in grades above EF-45. Interestingly for such a low mintage issue, two die marriages are known for the 1855-D, featuring a single obverse paired with two reverse dies. Doug Winter (2013) speculates that the inferior quality of strike on the earliest coins produced prompted mint employees to switch to a new reverse die. The two reverse dies used to produce this issue can be distinguished by the relative positioning of the right ribbon bow to the first digit 5 in the date. For the Winter 7-I attribution, represented here, the ribbon bow is centered under that digit, as opposed to under the left edge of the 5 on Winter 7-J examples. This is a late die state example with a crack extending from the border into the ribbon to the right of the mintmark. Provenance: From the George Schwenk Collection.
Superior Mint State 1855-O Gold Dollar Challenging Type II Design 1855-O Gold Dollar. Type II. Winter-2. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. A fascinating coin in a Type II gold dollar, especially one from a Southern branch mint. Both sides are strongly lustrous for the grade with vivid, satiny, golden-honey surfaces. The strike is as close to full as one could realistically expect for the issue, the central devices bold apart from a touch of softness to the letters LL in DOLLAR and the digit 8 in the date; the balance of the features are razor sharp. Overall smooth with a pleasant appearance, this coin is sure to excite advanced Southern gold specialists and mintmarked type collectors alike. Eagerly sought in all grades, the 1855-O is not only the final New Orleans Mint gold dollar, but it is also the only one of the short-lived and challenging Type II design. The reported mintage is 55,000 pieces, and of the 400 or 500 coins believed extant, well worn and/or impaired pieces are very much the norm. There are fewer than 75 Mint State coins known, perhaps fewer than 60. The premium MS-61 example offered here ranks among the more desirable in this group due to coveted CAC approval. It is a lovely and significant coin that is sure to see spirited bidding at auction. Provenance: From the Srotag Collection. CAC Stickered Population: 16 in all Mint State grades.
Desirable Choice AU 1860-D Gold Dollar with CAC Approval 1860-D Gold Dollar. Winter 12-P, the only known dies. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. This gold dollar offers exceptional surface quality for the elusive and challenging 1860-D issue. Satiny with even deep honey-orange color, this example also displays impressively bold striking detail on Liberty's portrait. The reverse wreath is also crisp save for an area of bluntness at and around the ribbon knot, as is typical. The center on that side allows ready appreciation of all elements in the denomination 1 DOLLAR and date 1860, although the letter O is a tad soft at right. The obverse periphery is characteristically incomplete for the issue, with the letter U in UNITED absent, but NITED are crisp. The offered coin is a superior representative of one of the most challenging dates in this Southern gold series. Production of gold dollars at the Dahlonega Mint was never extensive but took a distinct nose dive at the eve of the Civil War. In 1860 only 1,566 gold dollars were made, one of the lowest productions for the denomination at Dahlonega. Because of economic uncertainty in the midst of talk of secession, many 1860-D gold dollars were pulled from circulation soon after their release. Thankfully, this helped make the survival rate and overall level of preservation somewhat higher than for earlier Dahlonega Mint gold dollars. Even so, the 1860-D gold dollar is among the rarest from this minting facility. Only 90 to 115 specimens are thought to exist in all grades (per Doug Winter, 2023). With Mint State examples exceptionally rare, this Choice AU example with coveted CAC approval will attract significant attention. Provenance: From the Srotag Collection. PCGS Population: 16; 24 finer, 12 of which are Mint State (MS-63 finest). CAC Stickered Population: 4; 8.
Vivid Choice Mint State 1805 Half Eagle 1805 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-3+. Perfect 1, Close Date. MS-63 (PCGS). Gorgeous surfaces exhibit colorful overtones of pinkish-rose to a base of warmer medium golden-olive. The reverse is a bit more vivid than the obverse, and both sides are well struck for the type with intense mint luster. The absence of sizeable marks provides a strong in hand appearance that is one of Choice Mint State quality. BD Die State a/a. The output of the 33,183 half eagles coined at Philadelphia dated 1805 was achieved through four obverse dies and two reverse dies in a total of five known combinations. The obverse of the Bass-Dannreuther 1 die marriage is easily identified by having a complete bottom left serif in the numeral 1 in the date; a broken punch was used for the second obverse. The reverse is discernible by carefully observing that one of the two rightmost leaves in the branch in the eagle's talons just touches the extreme left corner of the letter I in AMERICA, and the letters IT in UNITED are closely spaced. The BD-1 die pair proved to be among the more resilient, lasting for an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 impressions before the reverse die eventually failed with a massive cud covering most of the tops of the letters UNIT in UNITED (BD Die State c/c). While almost all early gold half eagles are rare due to the mass meltings of the 1820s and 1830s, this is one of the more available varieties even in Mint State. Dannreuther estimates that approximately 175 to 225 examples of the BD-1 pairing survive, likely accounting for little more than half the total number of 1805 half eagles thought to remain. Attractive in every regard, the present specimen would be just right for a high grade type set or specialized early gold collection. Provenance: From the Dr. William M. Aden Collection. To view all items from the Dr. William M. Aden Collection,
Vivid Choice Mint State 1805 Half Eagle 1805 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-3+. Perfect 1, Close Date. MS-63 (PCGS). Gorgeous surfaces exhibit colorful overtones of pinkish-rose to a base of warmer medium golden-olive. The reverse is a bit more vivid than the obverse, and both sides are well struck for the type with intense mint luster. The absence of sizeable marks provides a strong in hand appearance that is one of Choice Mint State quality. BD Die State a/a. The output of the 33,183 half eagles coined at Philadelphia dated 1805 was achieved through four obverse dies and two reverse dies in a total of five known combinations. The obverse of the Bass-Dannreuther 1 die marriage is easily identified by having a complete bottom left serif in the numeral 1 in the date; a broken punch was used for the second obverse. The reverse is discernible by carefully observing that one of the two rightmost leaves in the branch in the eagle's talons just touches the extreme left corner of the letter I in AMERICA, and the letters IT in UNITED are closely spaced. The BD-1 die pair proved to be among the more resilient, lasting for an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 impressions before the reverse die eventually failed with a massive cud covering most of the tops of the letters UNIT in UNITED (BD Die State c/c). While almost all early gold half eagles are rare due to the mass meltings of the 1820s and 1830s, this is one of the more available varieties even in Mint State. Dannreuther estimates that approximately 175 to 225 examples of the BD-1 pairing survive, likely accounting for little more than half the total number of 1805 half eagles thought to remain. Attractive in every regard, the present specimen would be just right for a high grade type set or specialized early gold collection. Provenance: From the Dr. William M. Aden Collection. To view all items from the Dr. William M. Aden Collection,
Vivid Choice Mint State 1805 Half Eagle 1805 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-3+. Perfect 1, Close Date. MS-63 (PCGS). Gorgeous surfaces exhibit colorful overtones of pinkish-rose to a base of warmer medium golden-olive. The reverse is a bit more vivid than the obverse, and both sides are well struck for the type with intense mint luster. The absence of sizeable marks provides a strong in hand appearance that is one of Choice Mint State quality. BD Die State a/a. The output of the 33,183 half eagles coined at Philadelphia dated 1805 was achieved through four obverse dies and two reverse dies in a total of five known combinations. The obverse of the Bass-Dannreuther 1 die marriage is easily identified by having a complete bottom left serif in the numeral 1 in the date; a broken punch was used for the second obverse. The reverse is discernible by carefully observing that one of the two rightmost leaves in the branch in the eagle's talons just touches the extreme left corner of the letter I in AMERICA, and the letters IT in UNITED are closely spaced. The BD-1 die pair proved to be among the more resilient, lasting for an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 impressions before the reverse die eventually failed with a massive cud covering most of the tops of the letters UNIT in UNITED (BD Die State c/c). While almost all early gold half eagles are rare due to the mass meltings of the 1820s and 1830s, this is one of the more available varieties even in Mint State. Dannreuther estimates that approximately 175 to 225 examples of the BD-1 pairing survive, likely accounting for little more than half the total number of 1805 half eagles thought to remain. Attractive in every regard, the present specimen would be just right for a high grade type set or specialized early gold collection. Provenance: From the Dr. William M. Aden Collection. To view all items from the Dr. William M. Aden Collection,
Vivid Choice Mint State 1805 Half Eagle 1805 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-3+. Perfect 1, Close Date. MS-63 (PCGS). Gorgeous surfaces exhibit colorful overtones of pinkish-rose to a base of warmer medium golden-olive. The reverse is a bit more vivid than the obverse, and both sides are well struck for the type with intense mint luster. The absence of sizeable marks provides a strong in hand appearance that is one of Choice Mint State quality. BD Die State a/a. The output of the 33,183 half eagles coined at Philadelphia dated 1805 was achieved through four obverse dies and two reverse dies in a total of five known combinations. The obverse of the Bass-Dannreuther 1 die marriage is easily identified by having a complete bottom left serif in the numeral 1 in the date; a broken punch was used for the second obverse. The reverse is discernible by carefully observing that one of the two rightmost leaves in the branch in the eagle's talons just touches the extreme left corner of the letter I in AMERICA, and the letters IT in UNITED are closely spaced. The BD-1 die pair proved to be among the more resilient, lasting for an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 impressions before the reverse die eventually failed with a massive cud covering most of the tops of the letters UNIT in UNITED (BD Die State c/c). While almost all early gold half eagles are rare due to the mass meltings of the 1820s and 1830s, this is one of the more available varieties even in Mint State. Dannreuther estimates that approximately 175 to 225 examples of the BD-1 pairing survive, likely accounting for little more than half the total number of 1805 half eagles thought to remain. Attractive in every regard, the present specimen would be just right for a high grade type set or specialized early gold collection. Provenance: From the Dr. William M. Aden Collection. To view all items from the Dr. William M. Aden Collection,
ovely Mint State 1892-CC $20 Gold 1892-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). A refreshing and inviting double eagle awash in vibrant satin to semi-prooflike luster. Both sides are also bathed in lovely honey-apricot color that appears more vivid than usual in a coin of this type due to the fullness and intensity of the finish. The centers on both sides are razor sharp in strike, and the reverse is also well defined around the periphery. The obverse periphery is a bit softly struck in isolated areas, especially over stars 1-3, which lack centrils. This is the most often encountered striking quality among extant 1892-CC double eagles. Uncommonly well preserved for the issue, there are no sizeable or otherwise individually distracting marks. Near the end of Carson City coinage, the 1892-CC double eagle enjoyed an above average rate of survival, but was long considered unobtainable in Mint State. Unlike early date CC-Mint twenties, which were largely used in domestic commerce, many examples from this 27,265-piece issue were exported, although the ones that were not shipped overseas circulated heavily in the American West. Rusty Goe (2020) estimates that perhaps 1,050 to 1,300 examples survive of this issue, and, from that number, only 195 to 255 are Mint State - most of which were repatriated from European bank hoards in the second half of the last century. With any high quality 1892-CC double eagle representing a true numismatic prize, this premium Mint State example should attract strong bids when it crosses the auction block.
ovely Mint State 1892-CC $20 Gold 1892-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). A refreshing and inviting double eagle awash in vibrant satin to semi-prooflike luster. Both sides are also bathed in lovely honey-apricot color that appears more vivid than usual in a coin of this type due to the fullness and intensity of the finish. The centers on both sides are razor sharp in strike, and the reverse is also well defined around the periphery. The obverse periphery is a bit softly struck in isolated areas, especially over stars 1-3, which lack centrils. This is the most often encountered striking quality among extant 1892-CC double eagles. Uncommonly well preserved for the issue, there are no sizeable or otherwise individually distracting marks. Near the end of Carson City coinage, the 1892-CC double eagle enjoyed an above average rate of survival, but was long considered unobtainable in Mint State. Unlike early date CC-Mint twenties, which were largely used in domestic commerce, many examples from this 27,265-piece issue were exported, although the ones that were not shipped overseas circulated heavily in the American West. Rusty Goe (2020) estimates that perhaps 1,050 to 1,300 examples survive of this issue, and, from that number, only 195 to 255 are Mint State - most of which were repatriated from European bank hoards in the second half of the last century. With any high quality 1892-CC double eagle representing a true numismatic prize, this premium Mint State example should attract strong bids when it crosses the auction block.
Condition Census PCGS AU-55 Grade 1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-154, B-18. Rarity-5. AU-55 (PCGS). Offered is one of the finest survivors from this elusive and challenging die pairing of the 1799-dated silver dollar issue. It is a handsome piece with rich, smoky pewter gray patina on the obverse that gives way to a blush of iridescent charcoal-blue centered on star 1. The reverse is lighter, although also nicely toned, with glints of power blue to dominant golden-gray iridescence. The strike is nicely centered and well executed, the borders fully denticulated and framing design elements that are generally bold to sharp in detail. Only in the centers do we see mentionable softness, affecting the hair curls below Liberty's ear and, on the reverse, the eagle's head, breast, the surrounding stars and the center of the ribbon. Much luster remains in a satiny texture that is brightest when observed with the aid of direct lighting. BB Die State III. After BB-151, the BB-154 is the second rarest die variety of the 1799-dated Draped Bust dollar issue. Writing in the 2013 reference The Encyclopedia of United States Silver Dollars: 1794, 1804, our own Q. David Bowers asserts that only 60 to 100 examples are extant in all grades. The elusiveness of survivors can probably be laid almost entirely at the feet of the early and advanced break up of the reverse die, which is unknown in any other pairing. Most examples display a sharp break from the border between the letters ED in UNITED that extends into the top of the shield, as well as several other lengthy cracks around the periphery, all of which are plainly evident here. This coin was inexplicably overlooked in the Winter 2023 revision to Stephen J. Herrman's AMBPR for early silver dollars, but based on the listing therein it is tied for CC#3 after an MS-63 and a pair of AU-58 coins. It is the final example in the list of Notable Specimens in the aforementioned Bowers reference, although its provenance is incorrectly combined with that of another ex Hesselgesser coin, that one in PCGS/CAC AU-55 that appeared as lot 5077 in Ira & Larry Goldberg's September 2011 Pre-Long Beach Auction. Whether you are assembling a high grade type set or advanced early dollar collection, this important 1799 BB-154 is worthy of serious consideration. Provenance: Ex Hesselgesser Collection; Ira & Larry Goldberg's Pre-Long Beach Auction of May-June 2011, lot 895.
Condition Census PCGS AU-55 Grade 1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-154, B-18. Rarity-5. AU-55 (PCGS). Offered is one of the finest survivors from this elusive and challenging die pairing of the 1799-dated silver dollar issue. It is a handsome piece with rich, smoky pewter gray patina on the obverse that gives way to a blush of iridescent charcoal-blue centered on star 1. The reverse is lighter, although also nicely toned, with glints of power blue to dominant golden-gray iridescence. The strike is nicely centered and well executed, the borders fully denticulated and framing design elements that are generally bold to sharp in detail. Only in the centers do we see mentionable softness, affecting the hair curls below Liberty's ear and, on the reverse, the eagle's head, breast, the surrounding stars and the center of the ribbon. Much luster remains in a satiny texture that is brightest when observed with the aid of direct lighting. BB Die State III. After BB-151, the BB-154 is the second rarest die variety of the 1799-dated Draped Bust dollar issue. Writing in the 2013 reference The Encyclopedia of United States Silver Dollars: 1794, 1804, our own Q. David Bowers asserts that only 60 to 100 examples are extant in all grades. The elusiveness of survivors can probably be laid almost entirely at the feet of the early and advanced break up of the reverse die, which is unknown in any other pairing. Most examples display a sharp break from the border between the letters ED in UNITED that extends into the top of the shield, as well as several other lengthy cracks around the periphery, all of which are plainly evident here. This coin was inexplicably overlooked in the Winter 2023 revision to Stephen J. Herrman's AMBPR for early silver dollars, but based on the listing therein it is tied for CC#3 after an MS-63 and a pair of AU-58 coins. It is the final example in the list of Notable Specimens in the aforementioned Bowers reference, although its provenance is incorrectly combined with that of another ex Hesselgesser coin, that one in PCGS/CAC AU-55 that appeared as lot 5077 in Ira & Larry Goldberg's September 2011 Pre-Long Beach Auction. Whether you are assembling a high grade type set or advanced early dollar collection, this important 1799 BB-154 is worthy of serious consideration. Provenance: Ex Hesselgesser Collection; Ira & Larry Goldberg's Pre-Long Beach Auction of May-June 2011, lot 895.
Condition Census PCGS AU-55 Grade 1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-154, B-18. Rarity-5. AU-55 (PCGS). Offered is one of the finest survivors from this elusive and challenging die pairing of the 1799-dated silver dollar issue. It is a handsome piece with rich, smoky pewter gray patina on the obverse that gives way to a blush of iridescent charcoal-blue centered on star 1. The reverse is lighter, although also nicely toned, with glints of power blue to dominant golden-gray iridescence. The strike is nicely centered and well executed, the borders fully denticulated and framing design elements that are generally bold to sharp in detail. Only in the centers do we see mentionable softness, affecting the hair curls below Liberty's ear and, on the reverse, the eagle's head, breast, the surrounding stars and the center of the ribbon. Much luster remains in a satiny texture that is brightest when observed with the aid of direct lighting. BB Die State III. After BB-151, the BB-154 is the second rarest die variety of the 1799-dated Draped Bust dollar issue. Writing in the 2013 reference The Encyclopedia of United States Silver Dollars: 1794, 1804, our own Q. David Bowers asserts that only 60 to 100 examples are extant in all grades. The elusiveness of survivors can probably be laid almost entirely at the feet of the early and advanced break up of the reverse die, which is unknown in any other pairing. Most examples display a sharp break from the border between the letters ED in UNITED that extends into the top of the shield, as well as several other lengthy cracks around the periphery, all of which are plainly evident here. This coin was inexplicably overlooked in the Winter 2023 revision to Stephen J. Herrman's AMBPR for early silver dollars, but based on the listing therein it is tied for CC#3 after an MS-63 and a pair of AU-58 coins. It is the final example in the list of Notable Specimens in the aforementioned Bowers reference, although its provenance is incorrectly combined with that of another ex Hesselgesser coin, that one in PCGS/CAC AU-55 that appeared as lot 5077 in Ira & Larry Goldberg's September 2011 Pre-Long Beach Auction. Whether you are assembling a high grade type set or advanced early dollar collection, this important 1799 BB-154 is worthy of serious consideration. Provenance: Ex Hesselgesser Collection; Ira & Larry Goldberg's Pre-Long Beach Auction of May-June 2011, lot 895.
1806 BD-3 Five Dollar, AU58 Pointed 6, 8x5 Stars Six to 10 Pieces Known 1806 $5 Pointed 6, 8x5 Stars, BD-3, R.7, AU58 PCGS. Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection. Bass-Dannreuther Die State c. BD-3 is the rarest of the five Pointed 6 die marriages known for the 1806 half eagles (the singular Knob 6 variant is the most plentiful). The main diagnostics for the variety are the flag of the 1 buried in the lowest hair curl and the broken foot on the T in LIBERTY. John Dannreuther suggests a surviving population of only six to 10 representatives, three of which were retained as part of the Bass Core Collection (the others were an MS62 and an AU55, each in different die states). This near-Mint example showcases a crack through stars 1 to 3 and 9 to 13. Light yellow-gold surfaces display minor strike softness over the centers and superficial marks on each side. There is distinct trace of semiprooflikeness in the fields. A rare offering for the die variety specialist. Ex: John A. Beck Collection, Part I (Quality Sales Corporation, 1/1975), lot 357.
1886 1C Type Two MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (163/45 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (88/39 and 0/1+). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64.
1804 Small 8 Half Eagle, MS62+ Scarce BD-3, Possibly the Finest Known 1804 $5 Small 8, BD-3, R.5, MS62+ PCGS. Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/b. Broken flag on the 1 in the date. The 4 is repunched north. The base and crossbar from the first impression remain clear. The 4 is also entered high, as the tip overlaps the bust. At one time, Bass possessed four examples of the scarce BD-3 (40 to 50 pieces known, per Dannreuther), since he collected by die state. The present coin is a middle die state example that shows a horizontal crack from Liberty's lips to the rim. The reverse displays a rim-to-rim crack inherited from the reverse die's BD-2 service. The peach-gold surfaces are richly detailed and show few identifying marks. A tick is west of the first S in STATES, and a few thin lines are on the portrait near the jaw. The overall eye appeal is pleasing, and we know of no finer examples of the die variety. The finest previously seen at Heritage was the Amon G. Carter, Jr. specimen, MS62 PCGS CAC, from our January 2009 FUN Signature. A Roster of Significant Examples provided by Ron Guth of the Numismatic Detective Agency 1. MS63 PCGS. Amon G. Carter, Jr. Family Collection (Stack's, 1/1984), lot 646, $8,250; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2009), lot 4049, $24,150. 2. MS63 Uncertified. ANA Auction (New England Rare Coin Auctions, 7/1979), lot 137, $7,200. 3. Brilliant Uncirculated Uncertified. Auction '90 (RARCOA, 8/1990), lot 932, $5,500; GNA Sale (Mid-American Rare Coin Auctions, 5/1992), lot 1379, $4,620. 4. MS62+ PCGS. Herbert Tobias, sold privately on 10/24/1972; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation Collection (HBCC# 3088). The present coin. 5. MS62 PCGS. Shelby Collection (Paramount, 5/1982), lot 1296; Rajj Collection (Stack's Bowers, 8/2011), lot 9349, $23,000. 6. MS61 NGC. Exclusively Internet Auction (Heritage, 1/2002), lot 11375, $6,900; Antigo Collection (Heritage, 8/2006), lot 5480, $12,650; Denver Signature (Heritage, 8/2006), lot 5480, $12,650; ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2010), lot 3477, not sold. 7. MS60 NGC. ANA Sale of the Millennium (Bowers and Merena, 8/2000), lot 2218, $5,290. 8. AU58 PCGS. Pennsylvania Cabinet (Bowers and Merena, 1/1999), lot 1403, $6,210. 9. AU58 PCGS. Auction '87 (RARCOA, 8/1987), lot 1424, $5,775; Michael I. Keston Collection (Superior, 1/1996), lot 89, $5,280. 10. AU58 NGC. US Coins Signature Sale (Heritage, 8/2012), lot 5348, $11,750; Dr. James A. Ferrendelli Collection (Stack's Bowers, 8/2014), lot 11076, $10,575; Rarities Sale (Stack's Bowers & Sotheby's, 2/2016), lot 199, $9,988. From The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Core Collection, Part III.
D-3 Variety rarest die marriage Ex: Harry Bass Jr. Collection 1849 G$1 Open Wreath, D-3, Distant Stars, MS64+ PCGS. CAC. Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection. John Dannreuther documents five die varieties of 1849 gold dollars including one Closed Wreath variety and four Open Wreath die pairs. The D-3 variety has an initial L on Liberty's neck truncation, and has the star at 6:30 directly below the bust point and close to the border. This spectacular bright yellow-gold example that has been off the market for half-a-century features a brilliant, prooflike obverse and a satiny reverse. Both sides exhibit a bold strike and exceptional eye appeal. Ex: Abner Kreisberg (privately, 4/23/1973). From The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Core Collection, Part II.
