Michael Aron
Rare Coins
Public Auction #145
Auction begins at 12:30 p.m.
Lot viewing at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Van Nuys, California
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
VAN NUYS MASONIC HALL
Michael Aron Rare Coins Auction
14750 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA
Auction conducted by:
Larry Brasler
Licensed Auctioneer
Catalog publication services and coin photography by:
Greg Burns, [email protected]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A 10% Buyers Commission will be added to individual lots sold in
this sale. This amount is based on the total amount of the final bid
and is then added to all invoices.
Any prices listed are only estimates and may reflect other degrees of
preservation. As there are no pre-set reserve bids in this auction, you
may bid higher or lower. Please note all auction lots are available
for your viewing at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Auction begins at
12:30 p.m. Lots may also be examined during the auction.
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Van Nuys Masonic Hall, 14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, Calif.
2 1/2 blocks east of the 405 Freeway; 1/2 block west of Van Nuys Boulevard
Terms of Sale
1. This is a public auction sale held in Van Nuys, California by a licensed and bonded auction company.
2. The lots described in this catalog contain the property of multiple consignors and may include consignments from Michael Aron Rare Coins (“M.A.R.C.”) or their employees.
3. A Buyer’s Commission of ten percent (10%) on each lot will be added to all purchases made by bidders, and will be based on the total amount of the final bid.
4. Although there are no preset reserves or minimum bids in this sale, consignors may be permitted to bid
on their own lots. In all cases, a commission would be charged for any reacquisitions.
5. Grading is an art and not a science. BECAUSE GRADING IS SUBJECTIVE IN NATURE AND NO
TWO PEOPLE OR SERVICES WILL ALWAYS GRADE THE SAME COIN ALIKE, YOU SHOULD
RELY ON YOUR EXAMINATION OF THE LOTS OFFERED IN THIS SALE AND NOT ON THE
GRADE INDICATED IN THIS CATALOG. CONSIGNOR MAY HAVE DETERMINED GRADE
IN CATALOG. We accept no liability whatsoever for the grade or descriptions offered in this catalog.
Standards for grading have varied over given periods of time, depending on changing market conditions, and will probably do so in the future. M.A.R.C. places no value or future potential on the coins in
this sale.
6. Lots are not sold on approval. All material is on display before and during the auction. Bidders are
encouraged to inspect any and all items of interest prior to bidding as all sales are final.
7. Auctioneer is not responsible for errors in bidding. Because other bidders and consignors are present,
the winning bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the bidder has made a mistake.
8. Floor bidders must register and secure a bid number as they enter the hall before lot viewing. Those
awarded lots may pick them up at any time during the sale, but all transactions must be completed at
the conclusion of the auction.
9. Lots are on display at the Auction Hall from 9:30 a.m. on the morning of the sale and may be examined
both preceding and during the auction.
10. Sales tax will be charged where applicable. Existing California sales and use tax law exempts bulk sales
(one thousand five hundred dollars or more) of numismatic coins from this tax. The Buyer’s Fee (10%)
is part of the purchase price and is either subject to the sales tax or to the bulk sales exemption.
11. Every item in this catalog is guaranteed to be genuine. This is a limited warranty that the item sold
is not counterfeit, and that its date or mintmark has not been altered. Any other warranty is expressly
disclaimed. MARC OFFERS NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT A COIN HAS OR
HAS NOT BEEN CLEANED, THAT ANY TONING IS NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL. OR THAT
ANY COIN WILL MEET THE STANDARDS OR GRADE OF ANY THIRD PARTY GRADING
SERVICE. A statement concerning this is a matter of opinion only.
12. Auctioneer shall have the right to immediately rescind any lot offered should a dispute arise during the
sale of a lot, and put the lot up for sale again. In all cases, Auctioneer’s decision shall be final. Auctioneer may reduce mail bids, or floor offers to the established bidding increments. All mail bids must be in
even dollar amounts.
13. Mail bids will be executed at no more than 5% to 10% over the second highest mail bid received. Bid
the maximum you are willing to pay and in some cases you will be awarded the lot for substantially
less than the amount of your bid. Postage, handling and insurance will be added (minimum: $5.00). A
deposit of 25% is required from mail bidders whom we have had no previous transaction.
14. Terms are pre-approved check, cashier’s check, cash, Mastercard, and/or Visa.
15. To be certain your mail bids are recorded, we should receive them no later than Friday, two days prior
to the auction. Please send to: M.A.R.C., P 0 Box 4388, San Clemente CA 92674-7388. Our FAX
number is 949.489.8233. Deadline for FAX bidding is 3:00 p.m. Saturday, one day prior to the auction.
16. Prices listed are estimates only. They are intended only as an indication of approximate current market
trends. Higher or lower prices may prevail.
17. Purchaser hereby agrees that any dispute arising shall be litigated exclusively in the courts of the State
of California, and not elsewhere, regardless of any party’s current or future residence or domicile within
six months of the final sale date. Purchaser further agrees that venue shall be in the Superior Court for
Orange County, in the State of California.
18. Bidding in this sale constitutes acceptance by the bidder of all the foregoing terms and conditions of
sale.
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Michael Aron
Rare Coins
Auction
July 19, 2009 • 12:30 p.m.
14750 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, California
Dear Friends and Auction Clients:
All of us are facing challenging economic times which require innovation
to conduct business and remain competitive. Others are simply relieved to make
the mortgage payments. Difficult choices are never easy, but must be made with
the long term in mind.
After much consideration, I have decided to close our Van Nuys auctions.
Today’s 145th sale will be our final live auction. Every auction firm is experiencing declining consignments as well as reduced buyer activity. My company is
not exempt from this. Now is the time to focus on our core numismatic business
that I founded in 1972.
You may call on me anytime to help with the dispersing of your coin collection or provide me with your “want list”. I will continue to offer an array of
numismatic services including the purchase of rare coins and paper money, and
professional consultation.
As far as today’s sale is concerned, it is a grand one! I hope all of our floor
bidders will be in attendance.
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All photographs in this catalog are of the actual items for sale. Note that the images of the lots in
the catalog are normally printed at a nominal 2” in size, or life-size if the actual item is larger and
space allows. High-resolution digital copies of the images are available for those lots pictured in this
catalog. Simply e-mail us at [email protected] and request them!
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UNITED STATES PAPER MONEY
1
2
1934 $5 Silver certificate. Fr. 1650. PCGS MS64PPQ
Four consecutive Star silver certificates:
Series 1957, Gem crisp uncirculated. (4) notes
3
Pair of Gold certificates:
An attractive matching set of Series 1928 $10 and $20 notes, Fr. 2400 & 2402.
Each PCGS certified VF25PPQ. (2) notes
4
Complete denomination set of Hawaii issues:
Includes one each of the $1, $5, $10 and $20 FRN produced during World War II.
Grades range from VG to VF. (4) notes
5
Four 1929 F.R. Bank notes:
Includes one each of the $10 and $20, and two $50’s, VG to VF. (4) pcs
6
Three consecutive 1950A $5 FRN:
Gem crisp uncirculated. (3) notes
7
Four consecutive 1950 $20 FRN:
Gem crisp uncirculated. (4) notes
U.S. PROOF & MINT SETS
8
1950 Proof set.
A choice set of the first “Franklin” proof issue. Mintage of 52,000 equals the 1916
Standing Liberty quarter. However, these five coins will most likely sell for less
than $5,000.
9
1952 Proof set.
Another choice early set in original mint box.
10
1953 Proof set. Original mint box
11
1953 Proof set. Original mint box
12
1953 Proof set. Custom holder
13
More Proof sets from the 1950’s:
Includes two of the 1954, and one 1955. (3) sets in custom holders.
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Large lot of Proof sets:
2-1956, 2-1957, 2-1958, 1-1961, 2-1964, 6-1968, 10-1969, 6-1970, 9-1971,
9-1972, 13-1973, 12-1974. Total of (74) sets
15
Flat pack Proof sets:
1958, 1961, 1964. (3) sets missing mint envelopes.
16
Proof sets from the 1970’s:
6-1971, 3-1972, 1-1976, 2-1978. Boxes missing and/or case damage. (12) sets
17
Large lot of Proof sets:
17-1975, 12-1976, 3-1976 Bicentennial, 9-1977, 6-1978, 1-1979, 5-1980, 5-1981,
6-1982. (64) sets
18
Five 1979 Proof sets:
Includes a mixture of Type 1 and Type 2 coins. Look these over! (5) sets
19
Late date Proof sets:
14-1983, 9-1984, 9-1985, 8-1986, 9-1987, 5-1988, 7-1989, 9-1990, 4-1991. (74)
sets
20
Proof sets from the 1990’s:
4-1991, 8-1992, 7-1992 Silver, 4-1992 Premier silver, 8-1993, 6-1994, 6-1995,
8-1996. (51) sets
21
Final lot of Proof sets:
9-1997, 9-1998, 1-1999, 2-1999 Quarters, 9-2000, 4-2001, 5-2001 Quarters,
2-2004, 2-2004 Quarters, 8-2005, 2-2005 Quarters. (53) sets
22
Large lot of Mint sets:
2-1976 Bicentennial, 1-1985, 24-1987, 10-1988, 9-1989, 9-1990, 9-1991. The
1987 sets are the only source for the P & D Kennedy halves as none were issued
for circulation. (64) sets
23
More Mint sets:
9-1992, 9-1993, 9-1994, 9-1995, 9-1996, 9-1997, 4-1998. 6-2000, 9-2001,
2-2004, 2-2006. Each of the 1996 sets includes the key date 1996W Roosevelt
dime. (77) sets
Thinking about selling the family coin collection? Michael Aron Rare
Coins has bought and sold millions of dollars worth of rare and not so
rare numismatic material. Find out why your local dealer most likely
sells his coins to us! Call Antoinette or Michael at 949.489.8570.
How may we be of service? Financial and trade references available.
Professional, confidential transactions since 1972.
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COINS OF HAWAII
24
1883 quarter. PCGS MS63 Choice mint state
25
1883 quarter. NGC AU58
26
1883 half dollar. XF45
27
1883 half dollar. XF40
28
1883 half dollar. VF25
LARGE CENTS
29
Ten large cents:
1802, 1816, 1827, 1831, 1837, 1838, 1839, 1848, 1849, 1854. Grades range from
Fair2 to Fine15. (10) pcs
30
1813 Classic. XF40
Well centered with pleasing surfaces. Very elusive at this grade level as indicated
by the COINValues price of $2,500. Previously in a SEGS XF45 holder.
31
1839 Coronet. AU details, harshly cleaned
32
1841 Braided Hair. XF45
33
1848 Braided Hair. MS60BN
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INDIAN HEAD CENTS
34
1859 XF45 One-year variety without shield
35
1859 XF40 Rim nick
36
1860 MS61 Well struck
37
1862 PCGS MS63
Bold luster with a sharp strike. Ideal for the copper-nickel type.
38
1863 MS64
39
1864-L XF45 details.
400
Moderate to severe corrosion, with LIBERTY and the “L” sharp and defined.
40
1869 XF40
Scarce and popular semi-key issue. Lightly cleaned
41
1872 Good4
42
1873 XF45 Some porosity
43
1874 XF45
44
1876 AU58
Attractive example of this scarce, centennial year Indian cent.
45
1883 PCGS MS64RB
46
1883 MS61RB
47
1888 MS63BN
300
Scarce and underrated in mint state.
48
1889 MS63RB
49
1891 MS64RED
Unusual at this grade level. Expect several bids in the area of $350 to $500.
50
1895 MS64RB
51
1906 MS63RB
52
1907 MS64RED
Tiny spot between OF and AMERICA is the only distraction.
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53
1908-S VF35
54
1908-S Fine12
55
1909 MS64RB Nearly full red.
LINCOLN CENTS
56
1909-VDB PCGS MS64RB
75
57
1909-VDB PCGS MS64RB
75
58
1909 MS64RB
59
1910 MS65RED Brilliant
60
1910-S AU50
61
1911-S AU53
Reverse planchet laminations. COINValues at $125.
62
1912-D PCGS AU58
63
1915-S XF45
64
1915-S XF40
65
1916-S PCGS MS63RB Premium quality!
66
1917-S MS65BN
With an MS65RED listed in COINValues at $45,000, this “brown” offers great
value in the area of $600 to $750. Examine this tough, mint-marked issue.
A Buyer’s Commission of ten percent (10%) on each individual
lot will be added to all purchases made by all bidders and will be
based upon the “hammer” price (amount of the final bid). The
Buyer’s commission will be added to all invoices.
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1919-D NGC MS64RB
68
1920 MS65RED
69
1921-S XF45
70
1922 Plain, weak reverse. VG8
Due to a recession, fewer than 7.5 million cents were coined this year. It was the
smallest mintage of cents since the 1870’s. This rare variety resulted from a filled
die at the Denver mint.
71
1930-D PCGS MS64RED
72
1934-D MS65RED
73
1939 PCGS Proof64RED
74
1956-D/S FS-1956D-511. NGC MS66RED
Sold by a major west coast firm in 2008 for $475
75
1972/72 Double die. PCGS MS64RED
76
1972/72 Minor double die.
750
One of several sub-varieties that has a much less dramatic shift. Still, more distinct than the 1995/95 issue and easily seen with a 5X glass.
77
1995/95 Double die. NGC MS67RED
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TWO CENTS, THREE CENTS, HALF DIMES
78
1864 Two cent piece, Small motto. NGC VF20BN
Vastly underrated issue, especially when problem-free and certified.
79
1869 Two cent piece. PCGS Proof63RB
A splendid example of this rare type coin that is certified in the earlier green label.
Roughly 600 were coined for the year. Should be worth $500 - $600.
80
1869 Two cent piece. VF30
81
1851 Three cent silver, Type 1. MS64
Lustrous with a trace of toning. First year of issue for these popular, tiny coins.
82
1858 Three cent silver, Type 2. VF30
83
1869 Three cent nickel. MS62
84
1873 Three cent nickel, Open 3. NGC MS62
85
1874 Three cent nickel. NGC Proof66
Redbook lists the mintage at “700+”. Very few of this small number could match
the level of quality on this Gem. COINValues at $2,500
86
1889 Three cent nickel. NGC Proof64
87
1834 Bust half dime. Fine12
88
1835 Bust half dime. ANACS VF details, cleaned. Net Fine15
89
1859 Liberty Seated half dime, stars obverse. XF45
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SHIELD NICKELS
90
1866 With Rays. PCGS MS63
This classic design was used only in 1866 and part of 1867. Both are considered
scarce to rare in mint state. Underrated at it’s COINValues list of just $600.
91
1867 With Rays. PCGS VF20
92
1867 No Rays. NGC MS64
93
1867 No Rays. MS62
94
1867 No Rays. AU55
95
1881 PCGS Proof64
96
1883 NGC Proof65
Last year of issue. Remember when these wholesaled for $3,000+ during 1980.
97
1883 ANACS MS61
LIBERTY NICKELS
98
1883 With Cents. XF40
99
1886 Good4 Full rims
100
1887 XF40
101
1888 PCGS Fine12
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102
1892 AU50
103
1895 AU58 Borderline uncirculated.
104
1896 Clipped planchet error. XF40
105
1897 MS64
250+
Lustrous and well struck. All of the pre-1899 issues are scarce in mint state.
106
1898 AU58
107
1898 AU55
108
1899 AU58
109
1900 AU50
110
1901 PCGS Proof64
111
1901 AU55
112
1903, 1907. Each an XF40. (2) pcs
113
1904 AU58
114
1905 “Double chin variety”. MS64
115
1906 AU58
116
1908 AU55
375
Auctioneer’s Bidding Increments: these are the usual bid increments accepted by our auctioneer:
$1 to $29
$1
$30 to $68
$2
$70 to $145
$5
$150 to $490
$10
$500 to $975
$25
$1000 to $1950
$50
$2000 to $9900
$100
$10,000 – up
$250
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1909 MS60
Scarcest of the post-1900 Philadelphia dates. Affordable in the range of $100 $150.
118
1910 AU55
119
1911 MS61
120
1911 AU50
121
1912 AU58
122
1912-S VF30
Key date with a mintage of just 238,000. Strong hair detail and scarce as such.
123
Collection of Liberty nickels, 1883-1912:
Complete except for 1885, 1888, and 1912S. Mostly lower grades. (30) pcs in a
Whitman album
BUFFALO NICKELS
124
1913-D Type 1. NGC MS64
The Denver Type 1 is about six times scarcer than the 1913P at less than double
the price.
125
1913-S Type 1. Good6
126
1913 Type 2. PCGS MS63
127
1913-D Type 2. VF30 Mild porosity.
128
1913-D Type 2. Good4
129
1913-D Type 2. Good4 Darker than most.
130
1913-S Type 2. NGC VG10
131
1913-S Type 2. VG8 Numerous marks.
132
1914 PCGS MS64
400
A great value grade with a price ratio of approximately 8 to 1 for an MS64 to a
G4. The 1927S, for example, is closer to 3,000 to 1!
133
1914 MS64
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1914-D VG8
135
1916 MS64
Amazing multi-colored toning. For the serious color specialist
136
1921-S VG10
137
1923-S AU55
450+
A virtual full strike with a minor planchet lamination. COINValues at $400
138
1924 MS64 Very close to an MS65 grade.
139
1924 ANACS MS62
Another attractively toned Buffalo with iridescent highlights.
140
1924-D PCGS XF45
Like other mint-marked Buffalo nickels of the 1920’s, this date is plagued with
strike problems, laminated planchets, etc. The present offering is the exception
and just one of 22 certified by PCGS at this grade level.
141
1924-S Fine15
142
Scarce 1927-S Buffalo nickel
Elusive in all of the higher grades, especially with a bold strike. COINValues lists
higher grade 1927S nickels up to $20,000. From an investor’s portfolio formed
during the 1980’s.
143
1928 PCGS MS64
144
1929-S PCGS MS64
145
1935 MS65 Brilliant.
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1935-D PCGS MS64
147
1935-D MS63
148
1935-S MS65
Brilliant luster, nicely struck with lots of flash.
149
350
1938-D PCGS MS67
Every bit as nice as you would expect for an MS67 Buffalo nickel.
150
1938-D/D ANACS MS65
One of the nicer 1938D/D Buffalos we’ve handled over the past couple of years.
Much scarcer than the D/S with a COINValues price of $500.
JEFFERSON NICKELS
151
1941 PCGS Proof66
152
1941 NGC Proof66
153
1942 Type 1. PCGS Proof66
154
1971 No S. PCGS Proof68CAMEO
Only 9 graded higher, although we thought this one was a PR69. With an estimated mintage of 1600, this rarity is seldom offered for sale. At age 16, this writer
was fortunate to receive an “S-less” 1971 proof set from the U.S. Mint for $5 in
December, 1971. After being displayed at the Glendale Coin Club at their next
meeting, it was sold to Western Coin Exchange for $440.
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LIBERTY SEATED DIMES
155
1838 Small Stars. XF40, partial luster remains.
156
1839 MS63
Needle sharp strike on this early date. A fine example of Christian Gobrecht’s
classic design. Expect many offers from the floor!
1,000
157
1843 AU50, light cleaning.
158
1849-O VF20 Scarce New Orleans’ issue.
159
1850-O AU50
Surfaces just a bit porous, but very well struck. Underrated date in higher grade.
160
1853 Arrows at date. MS61 Light, golden patina.
161
1853 Arrows at date. AU53
162
1874 Arrows at date. XF40
163
1876-CC AU details, light cleaning.
164
1885 NGC MS65
An exceptional example of the “Legend obverse” type that deserves a minimum
of the MS65 grade level. While scarce in MS65, the 1885 is one of the more affordable dates in the series.
165
1886 ANACS AU53
166
1887 XF40
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1891 MS64
Brilliant mint luster adds to the eye-appeal of this choice type coin.
575
BARBER DIMES
168
1892 MS63 Natural toning.
169
1893-S VG10
170
1903-O MS63
Original toning over choice surfaces. Very scarce in all mint state grades.
171
1903-O PCI AU50
172
1906-S VF35
173
1910-D PCGS AU50
174
1911-S AU50
175
1912-D MS62
176
1914 AU55
177
1915 MS62 Rustic toning.
178
1916 PCGS MS64 First of four mint state 1916 Barber dimes.
179
1916 MS64
180
1916 PCGS MS63
181
1916 NGC MS63
600
MERCURY DIMES
182
1916 PCGS MS65FB
Can’t afford a Gem first-year-of-issue 1916 quarter for $30,000? Try this Mercury
dime.
183
1916 NGC MS64FB
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Collection of early Mercury dimes, 1916-1931:
Complete set of pre-1934 dates, except the three keys, 1916D and the 1921P&D.
Mostly lower grades. (39) different dates
100+
185
Collection of early Mercury dimes, 1916-1931:
Complete set of pre-1934 dates, except the three keys, 1916D and the 1921P&D.
Mostly lower grades. (39) different dates
100+
186
1916-S MS64FB
187
1918-D NGC MS64
188
1919-S PCGS MS64
A premium quality example of this rare date. Features 90% full bands and lots of
flash!
189
1921-D Fine15
225
190
1921-D Fine15
225
191
1923 PCGS MS64FB
192
1927-S AU55 Natural, uncleaned surfaces.
193
1929 MS64FB
194
1931 PCGS MS65
195
1931-D PCGS MS65
196
1931-S PCGS MS65
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1934-D MS65FB
198
1935 PCGS MS66
199
1935-S MS65FB
200
1936 PCGS Proof65
Superb, with rose and lilac highlights. Certified in the earlier green label.
1,900+
201
1936 PCGS MS65FB
202
1936-D MS65
203
1936-S PCGS MS65FB
204
1937 PCGS MS65FB
205
1937-S MS65FB
206
1938 PCGS MS65FB
207
1938 MS65FB
208
1938, 1943D. Each a PCGS MS64FB (2) pcs
209
1938, 1938S, 1942, 1943. Each a PCGS MS65 (4) pcs
210
1939-S MS65FB Highly sought after with bands.
211
1939-S pair: Each an AU55 (2) pcs
212
1941, 1941S, 1942. Each a PCGS MS66 (3) pcs
213
1941, 1941D, 1944D. Each a PCGS MS65FB (3) pcs
214
1942 PCGS Proof65
225
215
1942 ANACS Proof65
225
216
1942-S PCGS MS65FB
217
1944 MS66FB Blazing mint frost.
218
1944-S PCGS MS66FB
219
1945-S Micro S. MS66
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TWENTY CENT PIECES
220
1875-CC PCGS VF20
100% problem-free with natural, gray surfaces. This date is in extremely strong
numismatic demand as the only collectible Twenty cent piece from the Carson
City mint. (The 1876CC is a major six figure rarity.) We sold another 1875CC in
Very Fine three months ago for $725.
221
1875-S PCGS XF40
LARGE SIZE BUST QUARTERS
222
1818 XF40
Light cleaning and a few hairlines are the only distractions. COINValues at
$2,000
223
1819 Fine12
224
1820 VG10
LIBERTY SEATED QUARTERS
225
1839 No Drapery. VF30
226
1842-O Large date. XF45
227
1851 VF30 details, gouge near 12 o’clock by first star.
175
SALES TAX INFO: Effective January 1, 2009 the State Board of
Equalization raised the minimum amount for sales tax exemption
(purchases and buyer’s fee) from $1,000 to $1,500.
All prospective floor bidders are required to register prior to
viewing auction lots.
It’s easy to bid in our auctions! Absentee bidders may bid by mail
(Send to P O Box 4388, San Clemente, CA 92674), or by FAX at
949.489.8233 QUESTIONS? Call Antoinette at 949.489.8570.
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1855-O AU details.
Cleaned and/or polished with light toning. Problem-free 1855O quarters in AU
have brought upwards of $5,000. The present coin should be worth $750 to $950.
229
1856 XF45
230
1857-O XF40
231
1860 XF40
232
1860-O AU50, mark in obverse field.
233
1861 AU53 A sharply struck “no motto” quarter.
234
1869-S VF20
Slightly darker than some, but LIBERTY is bold. Rare and underrated date. 600+
235
1877 MS62 Nicely struck and untoned.
236
1877-S MS63
A choice mint state L.S. quarter destined for a high grade type set.
237
1877-S AU58
238
1878-CC AU55
This was the final year for quarter production in Carson City as the mint began
producing large quantities of Morgan dollars from Comstock silver.
239
Sixteen different Liberty Seated quarters:
1853A&R, 1854Arr, 1855Arr, 1857, 1858, 1859, 1861, 1875, 1876, 1876S, 1877,
1877S, 1878, 1888S, 1891, 1891S. Grades are mostly Good to Very Fine. (16) pcs
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BARBER QUARTERS
240
1892 AU58
241
1892 AU55
242
1899 AU50
243
1902 AU50
244
1907-O ANACS MS63 Frosty mint luster, sharply struck.
245
1909 MS63
246
1909-D XF40
247
1912 AU50
248
1914 NGC AU58
165
249
1915-D NGC AU58
165
250
1916-D MS61
251
1916-D MS60 Reverse planchet flaw.
252
Mixed Barber, Standing, and Washington quarters:
475
Includes four Barbers, two S.L., and 13 Washingtons. All dated between 1895 and
1944, mixed grades. (19) pcs
STANDING LIBERTY QUARTERS
253
1917-S Type 1. PCGS Fine12
254
1918-S PCGS XF40
255
1919 XF45
256
1920-D AU50 Bold date, tiny reverse mark.
257
1921 PCGS VG8
225
An affordable, certified example of the key date. Easily worth $225 - $250
258
1924-S PCGS XF40
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1924-S XF40
260
1926 PCGS MS63
261
1926-D XF40
262
1926-S XF40
263
1927-D NGC MS64
One of only three dates with a mintage under 1 million.
264
1927-S Good6
265
1929-S AU50
266
1930 PCGS MS63 A virtual full head.
500
WASHINGTON QUARTERS
267
1932 PCGS MS65
Exceptional quality for this first year of issue
268
1932 MS65
269
1934 MS64
270
1935-S MS63
271
1937 Proof65
485
Only 5,542 coined this year. Redbooks for $750
272
1937 trio: Each an MS64 (3) pcs
273
1937 trio: Each an MS64 (3) pcs
274
1937-S XF40
275
Three better dates from San Francisco:
1942S, 1951S, 1952S. Each an MS64 or MS65. (3) pcs
276
1955-D MS65
Mintage of just 3.2 million. Redbooks at $60
277
1955-D MS65
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1955-D MS65
279
1955-D MS65
CAPPED BUST HALF DOLLARS
280
1809 VF30 Slight weakness in centers due to strike.
281
1829 AU50 Probably cleaned and retoned some time ago.
282
1829 XF45
283
1837 Reeded edge. AU50 Light cleaning.
284
1838 Reeded edge. VF30 Light cleaning.
LIBERTY SEATED HALF DOLLARS
285
1839 No Drapery. VF30
Just a few scattered marks as expected for the grade. Scarce, one-year-variety.
286
1840 Small letters, rev. of 1839. AU50
287
New Orleans’ trio:
1847O, 1848O, 1850O. VG8 to Fine15. (3) pcs
288
1853 Arrows & Rays. AU53
289
1855 Arrows at date. AU50
290
1855-O Arrows at date. VF30
291
1857-O AU58
600
A very scarce date in the higher grades. COINValues at $600
292
1858 Fine12
293
1860-O AU details. Polished with some roughness in the fields.
294
1860-S AU55
A few light hairlines are barely visible. COINValues at $500
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1865-S Rare reverse cud error. VG8
296
1866-S No motto. PCGS XF40
400+
Breen states that the 1866S NM halves are rare in all grades. This original and
certified example is the nicest we’ve handled over the past thirty years. Robert
Hughes recently advertised a VF for sale in Coin World at $2,500. An Extremely
Fine could bring $4,000+
297
1868 AU50 Another better date in the higher grades.
298
1872 AU50 Light hairlines.
299
1873 Arrows at date. AU53
300
1873-S Arrows at date. AU50 Small rim nick, retoned.
301
1874-S Arrows at date. XF40
302
1875-S PCGS MS63
Just a couple of hairlines from a higher grade. Certified in the earlier green label.
1,000
303
1876 AU details. Light cleaning.
304
1877-CC XF40
305
1882 Proof64Cameo. Brilliant luster, minor planchet lamination.
2,100
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Collection of Liberty Seated half dollars:
An ideal “starter set” of these scarce type coins that include the following dates1841O, 1842 Small date, 1844, 1844O, 1847 Normal date, 1848, 1849O, 1853O
Arrows & rays, 1854 Arrows, 1854O Arrows, 1855O Arrows, 1856O, 1857,
1857O, 1858O, 1859O, 1860O, 1862S, 1863S, 1868S, 1869, 1869S, 1870, 1871,
1872S, 1873 Arrows, 1875, 1876, 1876S, 1877, 1877CC, 1877S, 1878. Grades are
mixed. (33) pcs in a Dansco album.
BARBER HALF DOLLARS
307
Key date San Francisco half dollars:
1893S, 1896S, 1897S. Each is an AG3. (3) pcs
308
1897-S Good4
309
1898-O VG10
310
1899 PCGS MS64 A premium quality Barber half!
311
1899-S AU50
312
1900 XF40
313
1900-S AU53 Fully struck.
314
1905-S XF45
315
1907 Slightly off-center error. AG3
316
1907-O XF45 Light cleaning.
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1912 PCGS MS63 Brilliant, 100% white.
318
1915 VG8 Mintage of only 138,000.
319
1915-S VF25
875
WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLARS
320
1916-S Good4
321
1917 MS64 Brilliant.
322
1918-D Fine15
323
1918-S Walking Liberty half dollar.
75% white with underlying mint frost and mark-free surfaces. Better struck than
most with just slight weakness in the centers. COINValues lists higher grades up
to $50,000! From the consignor of the 1918D Walking Liberty sold in our March
15, 2009 auction.
324
1919 VF20 Redbooks at $275.
325
1919-S VF35
Redbooks at $300 in VF20 and $850 in XF40.
326
1921-S Good4
327
1929-D NGC MS63
As we look back to our 145 auctions conducted in Van Nuys, CA, there were approximately four mint state 1929D halves offered. Here is one final opportunity.
900
328
1929-D XF40
329
1935 MS65
Creamy mint frost with a needle sharp strike. COINValues at $500.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO FLOOR BIDDERS:
All prospective floor bidders are required to register prior to
viewing auction lots.
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1935-S PCGS MS64
A choice example of this elusive issue. With an MS65 worth $2,500, this high end
MS64 should sell in the range of $750 - $850.
331
1936-D PCGS MS65 COINValues at $1,000.
332
1938-D XF45 Light cleaning.
333
Dealer’s lot of 1938D Walkers:
Grades range from VG8 to Fine15. (4) pcs
334
1939D, 1944S. Each an NGC MS64. (2) pcs
335
1940S, 1943S. Each a PCGS MS63. (2) pcs
336
1941 PCGS Proof65
400+
Without designer’s initials. Proofs coined from January through October, 1941
are from dies excessively polished so that the initials A.W. were unintentionally
removed. Breen says these account for about 75% of the mintage.
337
1941 PCGS Proof65
With designer’s initials. Proofs issued in November and December have the A.W.
on the reverse as do all the business strikes. Brreen says these make up approximately 25% of the mintage.
338
Collection of Walking Liberty half dollars, 1941-1947PDS:
Often referred to as the “short set”, the later dates are quite affordable in mint
state. Each is a PCGS MS64 with several P.Q. coins. Housed in two deluxe custom cases. (20) pcs
2,000
339
1941-S MS64
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341
1943 NTC MS65
1943-S PCGS MS65
Beautiful, iridescent toning with a bold strike. Looks more like an MS66.
342
1944-D Hand engraved initials. FS-901. PCGS MS65
First of this rarity we have handled! The A.W. looks very crude and is easily seen
with a 5X glass. PCGS has certified 3,532 regular 1944D halves in MS65, with
only 12 of this variety. Expect a price in the range of $1250 to $1750 from the
specialist of this series.
343
1945 MS65
344
1946-D MS65
FRANKLIN HALF DOLLARS
345
Collection of NGC MS65 Franklin half dollars:
An exceptional set of all thirty-five issues, each NGC certified MS65. We sold this
set to the consignor several years ago and suggested that he resubmit those coins
with obvious full bell lines. He never “got around to it”, so we can only assume
that the new owner will consider this option. COINValues at only $5,620 in MS65
(without FBL) and more than $40,000 with bell lines. (35) pcs
346
1949-S MS64
Uncirculated examples of this date (MS62-MS63+) wholesaled for nearly $500 in
1980.
347
Four certified Franklin halves:
1952S PCGS MS64, 1956 PCI PR65, 1961 PCGS PR67, 1961D PCGS MS64. (4)
pcs
Following a thirty minute break, we will proceed with
Lot No. 348
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LIBERTY SEATED SILVER DOLLAR
348
1872 With motto. VG10 Light cleaning.
TRADE DOLLARS
349
1874 AU53
350
1876-S Trade dollar
525
Attractive fields with a sharp strike and bold mint frost. It is very unusual to see
a large silver coin in this degree of preservation. Purchased at public auction as
“Gem BU” from a major eastern numismatic firm during the 1980’s.
MORGAN SILVER DOLLARS
351
1878 7/8 Tail feathers. MS63
352
1878 7 Tail feathers, reverse of ‘78. PCGS MS63
353
1878 7 Tail feathers, reverse of ‘78. MS63
354
1878-CC PCGS MS63 Partial ring of iridescence.
355
1878-CC PCGS VF35
356
Carson City trio:
1878CC, 1882CC, 1884CC. Grades range from AG3 to VG8. (3) pcs
357
1878-S PCGS MS64
358
1878-S MS64DMPL Very scarce with deep, reflective fields.
359
1878-S PCGS AU50
360
1879 PCGS MS64 Certified in the earlier green label.
361
Common date Morgan dollars, 1879-1921:
Mixed grades. (13) coins
362
1879-CC VG8
363
1879-O Fitzgerald collection. NGC Almost Uncirculated.
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364
1879-S Reverse of 1878. PCGS MS63
365
1879-S Reverse of 1878. PCGS MS62
366
1879-S Reverse of 1878. PCGS MS61
367
1879-S Reverse of 1878. PCGS MS60
368
1880 PCGS MS65
Soft, satin smooth fields and devices. A difficult Philadelphia issue in Gem grade.
We have handled only eight or ten PCGS MS65 coins. We sold our first one in
1989 to a dealer for $6,800. Current COINValues lists the 1880 at just $900.
369
1880 MS64
370
1880-CC PCGS VF25
Scarcer in the middle circulated grades, as most survivors are either heavily worn
or in mint state from the government’s GSA hoard.
371
1880-O Morgan dollar
Satiny mint luster, 100% fully struck. A rare New Orleans’ date in Gem grade.
The present offering exhibits outstanding eye-appeal with virtually immaculate
fields. COINValues lists finer grades as high as $27,000.
372
1880-O MS63
373
1880-O PCGS MS62
200
374
1880-O NGC MS62
200
375
1880-S NGC MS64* Looks like a prooflike to us.
376
1881-CC VF details. Cleaned and retoned.
377
1881-O MS64
378
1881-O MS63PL Scarce with two-sided PL fields.
379
1881-S PCGS MS65
380
1881-S PCGS MS64
381
1882-CC PCGS MS65 Brilliant mint frost.
382
1882-CC PCGS Fine12
383
1882-CC pair: Each a Good4, with a few rim nicks. (2) pcs
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384
1882-O NGC MS65
100% fully struck. Highly sought after in MS65 condition. Should bring around
$1,500.
385
1882-O PCGS MS64
386
1882-O NGC MS64
387
1882-O/S mint mark
A sharply struck example of this rare and popular variety. Always a favorite of
date & mint collectors, as well as the “VAM” hobbyists. COINValues prices mint
state pieces from $300 to $50,000. Consigned to us at the Central States convention held last April in Cincinnati, Ohio.
388
1882-O/S. Vam-3. ANACS MS61
389
1882-O/S. Vam-4. ANACS MS60
390
1882-S MS65
391
1882-S MS64 Beautiful turquoise and emerald hues.
392
1883-CC PCGS VG8
393
1883-CC Good4
394
Attractive 1883-S Morgan dollar
Brilliant luster with a full strike. Bold detail above Liberty’s ear, with strong
breast feathers on the reverse. Like the 1884S, this issue was heavily circulated
and those that have remained in mint state are usually bag-marked. COINValues
lists finer examples up to $35,000.
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396
1883-S AU58 Borderline uncirculated.
Pleasing 1884-S Morgan dollar
Well struck with an abundance of eye-appeal. Higher grade 1884S silver dollars
are elusive with virtually all of the 3.2 million mintage entering general circulation. Nicer examples of this issue are priced up to $125,000. We expect this to sell
for a small fraction of that figure.
397
1884-S AU55
398
1884-S PCGS AU50
399
1885, 1885O. Each an MS63. (2) pcs
400
1885O, 1899O. Each an MS63. (2) pcs
401
1885-S AU53
402
1886 NTC MS66
403
Select 1886-O Morgan dollar
A choice representative of this rare New Orleans’ issue. Bold luster over pleasing surfaces adds immeasurable eye-appeal. Once sold as Choice mint state, it
is certain that this coin would not meet today’s standards for Greysheet Bids in
MS64 at $9,200 or MS65 at $160,000. One of several rare ‘O’ mints to be sold in
today’s sale.
404
1887, 1900O. Each a PCGS MS63. (2) pcs
405
1887-O foursome:
Two are PCGS certified MS62 and two are PCGS MS61. (4) pcs
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406
1887-S PCGS MS63
407
1888-O PCGS MS65
A New Orleans’ date that is surprisingly tough in Gem grade.
408
1888-O MS64
409
1889 MS65 Attractive, peripheral toning.
410
1889-O AU55PL
411
1889-S PCGS MS65
750+
A premium quality Morgan that was certified in the earlier green label. The
Redfield hoard had some quantity of this date, but most likely 99% of those were
in the MS60 to MS63 range. Good value if purchased at the COINValues list of
$2,500.
412
1889-S PCGS AU58
413
1889-S AU58
414
1890-CC XF40
415
1890-O PCGS MS63
416
1890-O Vam-6. ANACS MS62
417
1890-S NGC MS63
418
1890-S MS63
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419
1891 Morgan dollar
Superior quality for this Philadelphia issue. A very difficult date in choice or Gem
mint state. Most are weakly struck or have numerous marks. Finer quality 1891
dollars are listed in COINValues up to $16,000.
420
1891 MS64
421
1891 PCGS MS63
422
1891 PCGS MS63
423
1891-CC NGC MS63 Fully struck.
775
424
1891-CC MS63 Fully struck.
775
425
1891-O NGC MS63 Brilliant luster.
426
1891-S MS64
Previously sold as an MS65.
427
1892 PCGS MS63
428
1892-CC VG10
429
1892-S AU50
500+
300+
Original mint luster remains on this better San Francisco issue. Liberty exhibits
strong hair detail and the eagle’s feathers are sharp and well-defined. COINValues
lists the date in AU50 at $2,500.
430
1892-S PCGS VF30
431
1893 XF45
Two tiny reverse rim nicks. COINValues at $375.
432
1893-CC VG8
433
1893-O ANACS AU53
Underrated in this grade. Only 300,000 minted, with most either melted or heavily
worn. Expect many offers on this key date in the range of $1,000 to $1,200.
434
1894 PCGS XF45
Second only to the 1893S as the scarcest date in circulated grades. COINvalues
lists only the XF40 grade at $3,000.
435
1894 NGC XF40
COINValues at $3,000.
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436
1894-O AU50 Natural toning.
437
1894-S NGC MS64
Premium quality example of this rare date. Certified in the “chubby” holder during the early years of the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
438
1896 PCGS MS63PL
439
1896, 1898O, 1901O. Each a PCGS MS63. (3) pcs
440
1896-O MS62
Rare in all mint state grades. Anticipate a price in the $2,000 - $2,500 range.
441
1896-O MS60 Sharply struck.
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442
1897-O Morgan dollar
Bright luster over pleasing surfaces. Strike is nearly full with strong detail over
Liberty’s ear and distinct breast feathers on the reverse. Another elusive New
Orleans’ issue that should attract the attention of the advanced Morgan dollar
aficionado. Better grade 1897O dollars list up to $65,000 in COINValues.
443
1897-O MS61
Another pleasing New Orleans’ Morgan dollar with strong mint luster.
444
1897-S PCGS MS63
445
1897-S PCGS MS63
446
1898-S MS63 Lustrous with a delicate patina.
447
1899 MS62 Lower mintage than the 1889CC.
448
1899-S AU55
449
1899-S AU50
450
1900O, 1902O. Each a PCGS MS64. (2) pcs
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451
1901 Morgan dollar
This elusive Philadelphia date retains much of it’s original luster and is well
struck. Considered a rarity in all mint state grades as a business strike. COINValues lists 1901 dollars up to $60,000 in choice uncirculated.
452
1901 NGC AU55
453
1901 ANACS AU50
454
1901 AU50
455
1902 PCGS MS64 Beautiful, two-sided toning.
456
1902-O MS64DMPL
Seldom seen with deep mirrors. Greysheets at $2,500.
457
1903 NGC MS65
Possibly the nicest MS65 in today’s auction sale.
458
1903 PCGS MS64
459
1903 MS63DMPL
Very rare with PL surfaces. COINValues at $1,700.
460
1903-S XF45
461
1904 AU58
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1904-S ANACS AU50
Original and problem-free. Scarce in grades above Very Fine.
463
675
1921-D NGC MS65
The only year that the Denver mint coined Morgan dollars.
464
1921-S PCGS MS64
465
1921-S PCGS MS63
PEACE DOLLARS
466
1921 PCGS VF35
467
1922 pair: Each an NGC MS63. (2) pcs
468
1922-S NGC MS64
Blast white luster. So close to an MS65 without the $3,000 price tag.
469
1922-S trio: MS62 or MS63. (3) pcs
470
1923 PCGS MS65
471
1923 PCGS MS64
472
1923 PCGS MS63
473
1923-D NGC MS62
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474
1923-S Peace dollar
Brilliant luster beams from this scarce mint marked Peace dollar. Nicely struck
with an unmistakable “cartwheel” effect. Free of the typical marks and abrasions
that seem to plaque most 1923S silver dollars. From a collection of San Francisco
Peace dollars.
475
1923-S threesome: Each an MS63. (3) pcs
476
Another 1923-S trio: Each an MS63. (3) pcs
477
1924 MS64
478
1924-S MS64
Lustrous with uniform color and superior eye-appeal.
479
1,250+
1925-S Peace dollar
An exceptional example of this rare Peace dollar. Sharply struck with outstanding
luster and eye-appeal. Creamy, satin smooth surfaces give the viewer an impression that this coin was minted at Philadelphia until the coin is turned over to
display a sharp ‘S’ mint mark. COINValues lists finer 1925S dollars at $25,000.
From a collection of San Francisco Peace dollars.
480
1925-S MS63
481
1925-S MS63
482
1925-S MS63
483
1926 MS63
484
1926-S PCGS MS63
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1926-S ICG MS63
486
1926-S trio: MS62 or MS63. (3) pcs
487
1927 PCGS MS63
488
1927 PCGS MS62
489
1927 MS61
490
1927-D PCGS AU50
491
1927-S PCI MS62
492
1928-S Peace dollar
Strong luster radiates from this key date silver dollar. Another San Francisco issue that is seldom seen in the higher grades. Gem mint state 1928S dollars list in
COINValues up to $40,000. From a collection of San Francisco Peace dollars.
493
1928-S PCGS MS64 Premium quality. COINValues at $1,800.
494
1928-S MS63
495
1928-S MS63
496
1928-S PCGS MS62
497
1934 PCGS MS64
Mintage for the 1934 is lower than the key date 1934S. However, many of the
Philadelphia coins were saved in mint state while virtually all of the 1934S mintage went into circulation.
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498
1934-D MS62
499
1934-S XF45
500
1935 PCGS MS62
ONE DOLLAR GOLD
501
1849 Type 1. Open wreath, with L. ANACS XF40
502
1852 Type 1. NGC MS61
503
1854-S Type 1. AU55
Lightly cleaned surfaces detract little from this rare date. Nicely struck with
problem-free rims and a bold mint mark. In 1854, the Philadelphia mint produced
more than 1,600,000 gold dollars while the San Francisco mint coined just over
14,000. COINValues at $1,500.
504
1854 Type 2. PCGS AU55
505
1854 Type 2. PCGS AU50
506
1854 Type 2. PCGS XF40
507
1855 Type 2. PCGS AU55
508
1855 Type 2. NGC XF40
509
1881 Type 3. PCGS XF40
Low mintage of only 7620 coins. In XF40, this is the only one certified!
510
1884 Type 3. PCGS AU55
Mintage of just 5230. PCGS shows a population of 5 for the date and grade.
$2.50 GOLD QUARTER EAGLES
511
1851 Liberty. NGC AU58
512
1872-S Liberty. XF40
One of just 18,000 coined. Evenly worn, attractive for the grade.
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1892 Liberty. NGC MS60
Extremely low mintage of 2440, rare in mint state. Throw away the price guides
because this coin will most likely sell for more than the COINValues list of just
$950.
514
1907 Liberty. NGC AU58
515
1909 Indian Head $2.50
Sharp mint luster, well struck with clear detail seen in the reverse feathers. Elusive
in any of the higher grades, as are all of the earlier (1908-1915) issues. Purchased
many years ago from California dealer Jerry Cohen.
516
1910 Indian Head. PCGS XF40
517
1911 Indian Head. NGC MS61
518
1914-D Indian Head. NGC AU58 “GSA”
(General Services Administration). Unusual designation for a U.S. gold coin and
the first we have handled. No population figures are available from NGC.
519
1914-D Indian Head $2.50
Lustrous, with full mint bloom. Rare in choice mint state, this 1914D was hand
picked from a group of two dozen $2.50 Indians many years ago. COINValues
lists finer 1914D quarter eagles at $40,000.
520
1915 Indian Head. NGC AU58
521
1915 Indian Head. AU58
$3.00 INDIAN PRINCESS
522
1855 PCGS VF35
523
1874 Net AU50
1,000
More accurately, an AU58 with light cleaning. A very attractive example of the
type.
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524
1886 NGC AU55
Flashy with semi-prooflike fields. Rare in all grades with a mintage of 1000.
Expect many offers in the range of $3,750 to $4,500.
$5.00 GOLD HALF EAGLES
525
1836 Classic. XF40
One tiny rim nick. COINValues at $1,100.
526
1881 Liberty. MS63
Bold mint luster over choice surfaces. An affordable date in this grade.
527
1905 Liberty. MS60
528
1910-S Indian Head. AU50
529
1911-S Indian Head. AU53
530
1911-S Indian Head. XF45
531
1912-S Indian Head $5.00
An attractive and lustrous Indian $5. Favorable surfaces with a good strike. The
1912S is somewhat available in lower grades, but becomes increasingly elusive in
choice or Gem condition. COINValues lists higher quality pieces up to $32,000.
From a group of S mint $5.00 Indians.
532
1912-S Indian Head. AU55
533
1912-S Indian Head. AU55
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535
1913-S Indian Head. NGC AU55
1913-S Indian Head. AU50
Mint mark weaker than usual.
536
1915-S Indian Head $5.00
Original mint frost over well struck devices. The ‘S’ mint mark is sharper than
usually seen on 1915S half eagles. At 164,000, this date is also one of the lower
mintage dates within the series. Finer 1915S $5 Indians are priced at $40,000 in
COINValues.
537
1915-S Indian Head. AU55
538
1916-S Indian Head. AU58
$10.00 GOLD EAGLES
539
1841 Liberty. NGC XF40
Pleasing early date “No motto” eagle.
540
1896-S Liberty. ANACS AU58
541
1908-D Indian Head $10.00, no motto.
Original and problem-free, this 1908D NM was sold to the consignor as part of a
small lot in the 1980’s. Well struck with nice mint frost and exceptionally clean
fields. This issue is among the “top ten” dates in rarity in choice mint state. Before
the year came to a close, Congress ordered that the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST”
be added to both the eagle and double eagle denominations. Better grades list up
to $45,000 in COINValues.
542
1908-D Indian Head, no motto. AU58
543
1910-S Indian Head. AU58
544
1912-S Indian Head. AU55
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545
1932 Indian Head. MS64
Lustrous, with choice surfaces. This date and 1926 are the most common $10
Indians in all mint state grades.
2,000+
$20.00 GOLD DOUBLE EAGLES
546
1857-S Liberty, Type 1. AU55
No doubt, an example from the S.S. Central America ship. A reasonable alternative to the choice uncirculated pieces offered for sale at $10,000 or so.
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547
1894-S Liberty, Type 3. NTC MS65
Brilliant mint frost with a minimum of abrasions. Not to be confused with an
NGC or PCGS MS65, still a coin with great eye-appeal. Coin Prices lists the date
at $27,500.
548
1909/8 Saint Gaudens overdate. MS61
This variety was the result of using both 1909 and 1908 hubs on a single working
die blank.
549
1910 Saint Gaudens. NNC MS65
A much scarcer date in the higher grades.
550
1913 Saint Gaudens. AU58
551
1914-D Saint Gaudens. PCGS MS63
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552
1915 Saint Gaudens $20
Nicely struck with attractive fields and rims. Rich, original mint frost remains
undisturbed without any noticeable impairments. Finer 1915 Saints are listed at
$30,000 in COINValues.
CLASSIC GOLD COMMEMORATIVES
553
Panama-Pacific $1, 1915S. NGC MS63
554
McKinley, 1916 $1. PCGS MS64
975
Full mint frost with choice fields. Looks like an MS65.
555
McKinley, 1917 $1. PCGS MS63 Brilliant.
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CLASSIC SILVER COMMEMORATIVES
556
Isabella quarter, 1893. AU50
557
Lafayette dollar, 1900. AU50
558
Albany, 1936. NGC MS65
559
Antietam, 1937. PCGS MS66
Exquisite “tab toning” over impeccable surfaces.
560
Arkansas, 1937PDS set, PCGS MS64. (3) pcs
561
Arkansas, 1938D. PCGS MS65
1,250
Key date with a mintage of 3155. Certified in the earlier green label.
562
Boone, 1935/1934PDS set, MS65
This three piece set includes the two lowest mintage silver commemoratives of
the entire 144 coin set. Both the D&S mints have a mintage of only 2,004. Seldom
offered for sale, especially in Gem grade. (3) pcs
2,000+
563
Boone, 1938. NGC MS64
Another low mintage issue of just 2100.
564
California Jubilee, 1925S. NGC MS65
565
Columbian, 1892. PCGS MS64 Beautiful toning.
566
Columbian, 1892. PCGS MS63
567
Columbian, 1893. PCGS MS61
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568
Grant, 1922. PCGS MS65 CAC
Exceptional quality for this early commemorative issue.
569
850+
Hudson, 1935. PCGS MS64
Brilliant mint luster highlights this scarce type.
570
Iowa, 1946. MS64
571
Lexington, 1925. PCGS MS64
572
Lexington, 1925. PCGS MS62
573
Lincoln-Illinois, 1918. NGC MS65
574
Maine, 1920. NGC MS65
575
Monroe, 1923S. NGC MS64
576
New Rochelle, 1938. NGC MS65
577
New Rochelle, 1938. NGC MS64
578
Norfolk, 1936. NGC MS67
550
400
COINValues lists only the MS66 grade at $800.
579
Oregon Trail, 1938S. NGC MS65
580
Pair of 1920 Pilgrim halves: Each an NGC MS64. (2) pcs
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581
Pilgrim, 1921. PCGS MS65
Mintage only about one seventh of the 1920 issue. Silver commemoratives may
offer some of the best potential in the current depressed market. This 1921 wholesaled for $4,100 in 1988. Today, it is unlikely that it will sell for more than $600.
582
Pilgrim, 1921. NGC MS65
Here is your second chance at a Gem 1921 Pilgrim half dollar.
583
Rhode Island, 1936PDS set. Each an NGC MS65.
A well matched set of three with consecutive numbering. COINValues lists the
three coins at $2,275.
584
Rhode Island, 1936S. PCGS MS65
Beautiful, multi-colored crescent toning. COINValues at $1,000.
585
San Diego set: 1935S NGC MS65, 1936D ICG MS65. (2) pcs
586
Sesquicentennial, 1926. PCGS MS64
So close to an MS65. With a COINValues list of $4,500 for an MS65, this MS64
should offer good value at about $500.
587
Texas, 1936. PCGS MS65
588
Vermont, 1927. NGC MS65
Premium quality, nearly immaculate surfaces. Due to the high relief of this design,
this issue is more prone to marks, abrasions, and wear.
589
Washington-Carver, 1952PDS set. NNC MS67
Wishful thinking for the ‘67 grades. Start with the MS66 Greysheet Bid of $1,300
and work backwards! (3) pcs
590
York County, 1936. PCGS MS66
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591
York County, 1936. PCGS MS65
WORLD COINS
592
Japan. Small lot of uncirculated silver coins:
Includes 3-1915 10 Sen, 2-1917 50 Sen, 4-1922 50 Sen, 1-1903 1 Yen, 1-1914.
Grades range from MS60 to MS63. Total of (11) coins
200+
593
Mixed world coins:
Features crown size coins from Canada, Great Britain, Philippines, and Switzerland. (14) pcs
MODERN U.S. COINS
594
Eisenhower silver dollars:
Unc- 8-1971S, 5-1972S, 4-1973S, 5-1974S. Proof- 1-1971S, 1-1972S, 5-1990
commemoratives. Total of (29) pcs
595
(2007) T. Jefferson $1. Missing edge lettering error. PCGS MS67
A scarce variety and more so in this condition. Only 1 has graded higher (MS68)
by PCGS.
596
1984-D $10 Olympic gold. Proof67
597
Proof silver $1 eagles: Lot of (5) 1986S.
598
1997-P silver $1 eagle. Proof65
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599
1998 silver $1 eagle. PCGS MS68
Dramatic, peripheral iridescent toning. Sold in our March, 2009 auction noncertified.
375+
600
2006-P silver $1 eagle. Reverse Proof. NGC Proof69
601
2006-W silver $1 eagle. “20th Ann.” PCGS MS69
602
2006-W silver $1 eagle. “20th Ann.” NGC MS69
MISCELLANEOUS COINS, PAPER MONEY, MEDALS
603
A-Z lot of coins and medals:
Includes several mint produced medals, some as PNC’s. A number of S.B.
Anthony souvenir sets, some partial mint sets, and six proof 1982-S G.W. halves
are also here. Perhaps the most interesting item is a high relief Woodrow Wilson
bronze medal.
604
Miscellaneous lot of mostly U.S. coins:
Features $1 silver eagles, silver Ikes, and a few large size silver world coins. Also
included are approximately 40 low grade Indian cents.
100+
605
Small lot of U.S. coins:
Highlights are- 1853 3C silver F12, 1845 half dime F15, ten mixed Shield & Liberty 5C, and these half dollars- 1906O, 1913D, 1929S. Mixed grades. (15) pcs
606
Four copper coins:
1866 and 1870 Indian cents, 1924D Lincoln cent, and an 1866 two cent piece.
Grades range from Fair2 to VF20. (4) pcs
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607
Miscellaneous U.S. dimes:
1835 Bust, 1855 and 1876 Seated, five mixed Barbers, and two common
Mercurys.
608
75
$2.00 red seal small size notes:
Includes Series from 1928, 1953, 1963. Average circ. to AU58. (54) notes
609
1944-D uncirculated set:
Cent through half dollar, MS64 to MS66. (5) pcs in custom holder.
610
1841 hard times token:
“Webster-Credit-Current” Nice Extremely Fine.
611
S.S. Republic Liberty Seated half dollar boxed set:
Features an 1858-O half dollar with “shipwreck effect” certified by NGC, and a
DVD about the ill-fated steamship that was lost in a violent hurricane on October
25, 1865. A certificate of authenticity and deluxe hard wood box is also included.
Purchased by the consignor for $1,795 about three years ago. A great gift idea for
the early holiday shopper.
1,000+
612
Collection of rare paper money:
Includes national bank notes, confederate currency, Fractional, large and small
size notes, errors, etc. Here are the highlights- 1929 $50 NBN Charter 2777
Newton, Kansas serial number 000009, other notes from Sacramento, CA Charter
11875, Reading, PA Charter 4887, two 1966 $100 red seals, three 1914 $5’s, 1899
$2 silver certificate, three “funny back” $1’s, three Hawaii overprints from WW2,
and a couple of star notes. (30) notes in album
3,000
End of Sale
Thank you for 28 years of fond memories!
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List of Prices Realized, 144th Auction, March 15, 2009
(Prices do not include 10% buyer’s fee)
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1
550
37
23
73
110
109
125
145
50
2
160
38
85
74
46
110
450
146
110
3
460
39
390
75
80
111
200
147
220
4
180
40
46
76
58
112
125
148
260
5
170
41
105
77
34
113
135
149
90
6
300
42
130
78
10
114
40
150
52
7
360
43
125
79
58
115
64
151
25
8
410
44
30
80
300
116
66
152
190
9
100
45
48
81
64
117
550
153
54
10
200
46
625
82
64
118
140
154
100
11
500
47
260
83
380
119
62
155
52
12
600
48
230
84
420
120
11
156
14
13
150
49
125
85
100
121
85
157
56
14
125
50
13
86
64
122
150
158
44
15
105
51
115
87
60
123
90
159
40
16
150
52
40
88
260
124
54
160
38
17
290
53
160
89
105
125
62
161
120
18
310
54
48
90
390
126
64
162
46
19
200
55
100
91
450
127
70
163
40
20
550
56
24
92
170
128
13
164
54
21
500
57
56
93
46
129
15
165
80
22
140
58
350
94
200
130
60
166
62
23
160
59
120
95
190
131
30
167
145
24
160
60
140
96
130
132
140
168
340
25
150
61
42
97
150
133
240
169
270
26
150
62
38
98
200
134
115
170
850
27
44
63
44
99
200
135
60
171
220
28
25
64
525
100
120
136
28
172
875
29
25
65
46
101
200
137
40
173
350
30
36
66
15
102
42
138
160
174
260
31
42
67
64
103
115
139
110
175
420
32
24
68
70
104
135
140
17
176
140
33
90
69
46
105
120
141
34
177
1150
34
34
70
40
106
58
142
75
178
80
35
80
71
21
107
120
143
44
179
180
36
90
72
22
108
280
144
190
180
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List of Prices Realized, 144th Auction, March 15, 2009
(Prices do not include 10% buyer’s fee)
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181
130
217
800
253
60
289
95
325
410
182
500
218
64
254
44
290
48
326
54
183
52
219
54
255
38
291
210
327
85
184
90
220
42
256
100
292
70
328
52
185
66
221
120
257
125
293
52
329
170
186
350
222
170
258
64
294
1000
330
190
187
42
223
250
259
40
295
1400
331
575
188
58
224
140
260
40
296
310
332
160
189
30
225
1050
261
140
297
145
333
1800
190
40
226
50
262
145
298
440
334
320
191
420
227
850
263
105
299
600
335
140
192
550
228
90
264
875
300
120
336
52
193
240
229
68
265
56
301
110
337
75
194
120
230
34
266
52
302
75
338
90
195
56
231
19
267
90
303
46
339
50
196
40
232
40
268
140
304
95
340
135
197
28
233
600
269
150
305
50
341
310
198
29
234
260
270
85
306
64
342
120
199
52
235
460
271
85
307
950
343
95
200
80
236
160
272
90
308
54
344
1100
201
60
237
90
273
54
309
58
345
400
202
25
238
90
274
24
310
500
346
575
203
34
239
160
275
32
311
400
347
130
204
22
240
575
276
34
312
190
348
100
205
9
241
330
277
290
313
575
349
40
206
21
242
525
278
210
314
390
350
150
207
15
243
75
279
160
315
800
351
110
208
190
244
80
280
150
316
600
352
50
209
725
245
105
281
925
317
145
353
42
210
80
246
100
282
42
318
80
354
280
211
75
247
95
283
1600
319
58
355
95
212
160
248
32
284
1100
320
54
356
60
213
68
249
120
285
23
321
110
357
50
214
110
250
420
286
850
322
360
358
105
215
200
251
300
287
1650
323
115
359
240
216
260
252
52
288
1150
324
1200
360
90
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List of Prices Realized, 144th Auction, March 15, 2009
(Prices do not include 10% buyer’s fee)
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361
450
397
48
433
180
469
320
505
125
362
550
398
64
434
180
470
1400
506
260
363
180
399
60
435
180
471
300
507
210
364
390
400
525
436
180
472
290
508
725
365
200
401
160
437
180
473
1400
509
150
366
110
402
85
438
85
474
420
510
95
367
280
403
190
439
75
475
1600
511
85
368
54
404
25
440
145
476
1500
512
64
369
1250
405
85
441
26
477
625
513
170
370
100
406
85
442
120
478
625
514
105
371
290
407
90
443
36
479
1400
515
200
372
54
408
700
444
290
480
625
516
140
373
1200
409
270
445
600
481
1800
517
90
374
700
410
700
446
160
482
1150
518
260
375
130
411
270
447
180
483
1200
519
340
376
1200
412
240
448
105
484
1600
520
120
377
210
413
220
449
115
485
1450
521
240
378
105
414
85
450
400
486
1150
522
300
379
95
415
44
451
220
487
1800
523
900
380
48
416
34
452
140
488
1150
524
70
381
40
417
50
453
330
489
290
525
140
382
100
418
44
454
280
490
270
526
190
383
70
419
250
455
440
491
200
527
140
384
260
420
70
456
350
492
240
528
160
385
180
421
22
457
600
493
250
529
160
386
85
422
310
458
260
494
85
530
44
387
68
423
60
459
340
495
240
531
280
388
46
424
34
460
625
496
370
532
280
389
58
425
18
461
220
497
800
533
180
390
115
426
56
462
600
498
80
534
40
391
54
427
115
463
210
499
62
535
130
392
135
428
450
464
230
500
460
536
80
393
1500
429
115
465
250
501
110
537
85
394
135
430
85
466
310
502
145
538
70
395
150
431
80
467
270
503
210
539
370
396
100
432
180
468
280
504
115
540
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List of Prices Realized, 144th Auction, March 15, 2009
(Prices do not include 10% buyer’s fee)
Lot
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541
130
552
140
563
135
574
1400
585
542
130
553
54
564
32
575
1400
586
370
80
543
130
554
19
565
130
576
1400
587
170
544
230
555
32
566
21
577
1400
588
100
545
40
556
23
567
32
578
1400
589
26
546
320
557
15
568
105
579
900
590
240
547
140
558
330
569
58
580
260
591
100
548
250
559
675
570
56
581
775
592
40
549
850
560
110
571
180
582
360
593
36
550
850
561
70
572
75
583
390
594
340
551
135
562
50
573
110
584
300
Notes
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