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Sale 110
The June 2-5, 2019 Pre-Long Beach Auction
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Lot 1109 |
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1838 Pattern Dollar. Silver, plain edge. Judd-85. Pollock-94. High Rarity 7. NGC graded Proof 66. Star. Boldly struck with lovely toning. The obverse is bright white with golden accents around the rims, with highly relective fields and well frosted devices. The eye appeal and quality is incredible for any Gobrecht silver dollar, but to find this level of quality on a coin of this rarity is simply amazing. The reverse is well matched to the obverse, with bold definition mostly bright silver with a few traces of pale blue and golden russet intermixed. Again, the sufaces are simply incredible, with nary a nick or mark to be found. Given this is one of about 6 known, and the finest of that tiny group, we consider this a fantastic opportunity for any astute numismatist to seriously consider purchasing this great rarity.
The obverse is the regular Liberty Seated syle as later adopted (in 1840) with the date below and surrounded by 13 small stars. The reverse depcts the eagle in full flight, level (die alignment III) with the legends UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and ONE DOLLAR below with stops between legends. Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services. (PCGS # 11354) Estimate Value $150,000 - UP
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1839 Pattern Dollar. Silver, plain edge. Judd-105. Pollock-117. Low Rarity 7. NGC graded Proof 65. The obverse is mostly untoned save for a bit of gold, while the reverse has lovely steel blue and russet toning. The strike is bold and crisp throughout. While this is otherwise identical to the more common J-104 silver pattern, this J-105 has a plain edge, which quickly identifies it as the J-105 pattern. The obverse is the regular Liberty Seated design for the dollar, adopted in 1840, surrounded by 13 stars with a small date below. For the reverse the large flying eagle is present, flying level, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above, and ONE DOLLAR below between stops. The surfaces are immaculate, and this prized rarity has obviously been carefully preserved since the day it was struck. A simply stunning and elegant coin that will be a major highlight of any advanced patern collection. Pop 3; 1 finer in 66. (PCGS # 11448) Estimate Value $100,000 - UP
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Lot 1111 |
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1852 Pattern Gold Dollar. Copper-nickel, plain edge. Judd-140. Pollock-167. Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC. PQ. A lovely example. As noted in Judd "This pair of dies was never intended for regular coinage, but was made to test the concept" It is interesting to note that several metallic planchets were tested to see how these would hold up as well, as these dies struck coins known in gold, silver, copper, copper-nickel and nickel. For the obverse the design consists of the letters U.S.A. at the top and date below, with the center dominated by a large perforation. The reverse has seven pairs of olive leaves with berries in a circle. This test piece was an important step in the development of the Gold dollar, lanched in 1849 for general circulation. Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services. (PCGS # 11589) Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
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Lot 1112 |
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1852 Pattern Gold Dollar. Gold, plain edge, thick planchet. Judd-145. Pollock-173. Low Rarity 6. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC. Struck in gold. A lovely pattern. The obverse displays a rich orange gold color which is matched on the reverse. For the obverse, the design includes the simple legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with date below and an ornamental border below with a large central preforation. The reverse simply states DOLLAR above with an open wreath below. Pop 2; 1 finer in 67+. (PCGS # 11602) Estimate Value $25,000 - UP
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1854 Pattern Cent. Bronze, plain edge. Judd-161. Pollock-187. Rarity 4. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Uneven chocolate toning on both sides perhaps reflecting the bronze alloy. The mint began experiments with making a smaller sized cent, as the current Large Cents were viewed as too large and cumbersome for daily commerce. For the obverse the usual head of Liberty was employed, with the date below. No stars are present, thus the obverse has a cameo appearance. For the reverse the same style elements were used as seen on the current Large cent, but smaller in size. Hence the devices are more elegant and less cumbersome in appearance. This has always been a popular transitional pattern coin. Pop 45; 26 finer at PCGS for all colors. (PCGS # 11663) Estimate Value $1,900 - 2,000
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1866 Pattern Five Cents. Copper, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. CAC. PQ. Well struck. The obverse is the regular dies of the nickel of this year, while the reverse shows the tall 5 at the cener, surrounded by an open open laurel wreath with fruit, tied at the base with a ribbon. Above the wreath is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. This is a handsome design and is too bad the reverse pattern was not adopted along with the obverse. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 65 RB, 1 in 66 BN, 1 in 67 BN. (PCGS # 60698) Estimate Value $7,000 - UP
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1867 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-590. Pollock-654. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC. PQ. Vivid mint reddish color remaining. The obverse and reverse are the regular dies but struck in copper instead of silver. This is pattern rarity with only a few known in private hands. Pop 2; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 70802) Estimate Value $7,000 - 7,500
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1868 Pattern Half Dime. Nickel, plain edge. Judd-638. Pollock-710. Rarity 6. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC. Lightly toned with antique tawny gold over bright nickel surfaces. These were struck with he same dies used to strike the regular issue proofs in silver. A handsome gem example of this scarce pattern issue. Pop 8; 8 finer, 7 in 66, 1 in 67 Cameo. (PCGS # 60856) Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
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1869 Pattern Cent. Nickel, plain edge. Judd-666. Pollock-741. Rarity 4. NGC graded Proof 65. A glittering gem specimen. Housed in an Old Style Holder. The obverse depicts the Liberty head from the Thee Cent nickel in reduced size with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and date below. The reverse shows an open laurel wreath tied below with a ribbon, within the center is placed a large I for 1 cent. Pop 6; 17 finer at NGC. (PCGS # 60890) Estimate Value $1,500 - UP
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1869 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Aluminum, reeded edge. Judd-737. Pollock-818. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 64. Bright mirror surfaces with some natural spotting on both sides. This is one of the Standard Silver quarters, but struck in aluminum. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 64 Cameo, 1 in 65, 1 in 65 Cameo. (PCGS # 60964) Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
Ex Auction '90 Lot 1716.
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Lot 1119 |
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1869 Pattern Half Dollar. Copper, plain edge. Judd-745. Pollock-826. Low Rarity 7. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. Beautiful sunset iridescent toning. The obverse has the Standard Silver bust with Liberty facing right and wearing a cap with two stars. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and IN GOD WE TRUST below on a raised ribbon. The reverse shows an open laurel and oak wreath tied at the bottom, within which is a large 50 and CENTS below, around the wreath is STANDARD SILVER and date below. A gorgeous coin for the bold devices and elegant toning. Downright rare too. Pop 1; 4 finer, 2 in 65, 1 in 66, 1 in 66 Star. (PCGS # 60973) Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
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1870 Pattern Dime. Silver, reeded edge. Judd-825. Pollock-915. Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 64. A brilliant creamy specimen and very choice. The obverse employs Barber's Liberty Seated design, with Liberty facing left and the cap surrmounted high on the pole. A shield stands behind her held by her right hand and a ribbon is draped down the shield inscribed LIBERTY. The reverse has an open cereal wreath with 10 CENTS within on two lines and STANDARD in tiny letters above. This is a rare and handsome pattern coin. Pop 6; 4 finer in 64 Cameo. (PCGS # 61069) Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
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1870 Pattern Dime. Copper, plain edge. Judd-828. Pollock-918. High Rarity 6. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Beautiful electric blue and violet iridescent toning. The obverse has the Standard Silver design of Liberty Seated facing left (Barber's design), with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounding and the date below. The reverse has an open cereal wreath within which is 10 CENTS in two lines. A pleasing example of this scarce and desirable issue. Pop 5; 1 finer in 67+ BN. (PCGS # 61072) Estimate Value $1,500 - UP
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1870 Pattern Dime. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-839. Pollock-930. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC. Beautiful soft rainbow tones on both sides. The obverse has the Standard Silver style with Liberty's bust facing right, wearing a cap with 3 stars, legend above and Motto below on a raised ribbon. The reverse has an open cereal wreath with 10 / CENTS / 1870 within, and Standard in tiny letters above. A rare pattern issue that is seldom seen or offered. Pop 1; the only Red & Brown example graded at PCGS. (PCGS # 71083) Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
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1870 Pattern Dime. Silver, plain edge. Judd-856. Pollock-936. High Rarity 6. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC. PQ. A nice slightly toned pattern. The obverse has a bust of Liberty facing right, with a cap and 3 stars, above is the legend and below the Motto on a raised ribbon. For the reverse there is an open oak and laurel wreath enclosing 10 CENTS, with date below and Standard Silver above. A rare and desirable pattern issue at this lofty grade level. Pop 2; 1 finer in 66+ Cameo. (PCGS # 61100) Estimate Value $2,500 - 2,600
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1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-878. Pollock-975. Low Rarity 7. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. Well struck with lovely medium brown hues. This Standard Silver issue does not have the name of our country on either side, and this combination of dies was certainly illogical. The obverse is Barber's Liberty Seated design facing left, with stars surrounding and date below. For the reverse there is an open agricultural wreath with Standard above and 25 / CENTS within. Pop 1; 6 finer at NGC. (PCGS # 61122) Estimate Value $3,200 - 3,400
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Lot 1125 |
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1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Silver, plain edge. Judd-889. Pollock-988. Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC. Gorgeous light iridescent toning on both sides. The obverse has the Liberty head facing right with cap and three stars, legend above and Motto below on a raised ribbon. The reverse has an open agricultural wreath enclosing 25 / CENTS / 1870. A glorious example of this rare pattern issue in outsanding condition. Pop 1; 2 finer in 67. (PCGS # 61133) Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
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1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-902. Pollock-1017. Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red & Brown. Sunset reddish highlights. Both dies show bold evidence of clashing and excellent color. The obverse has the Standard head of Liberty facing right, with a headband inscribed LIBERTY and a star, legend surrounds and Motto below on a raised ribbon. The reverse has an open agricultural wreath enclosing 25 / CENTS / 1870. Standard above. Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 64 BN, 1 in 64 RB. (PCGS # 71146) Estimate Value $1,500 - UP
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1871 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1094. Pollock-1230. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. CAC. Lovely toning with generous mint red remaining. The obverse has Longacre's Indian Princess design alone save for the date below, much like a cameo. For the reverse the regular quarter die of the year is employed. A most elegant and desirable pattern issue. Pop 1; 1 finer for Red Brown in 65+. (PCGS # 71353) Estimate Value $6,500 - UP
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1877 Pattern Half Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1513. Pollock-1677. Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC. PQ. The popular Morgan's "Defiant Eagle". The obverse depicts the usual Mogan head (from the 1878 dollar) in reduced size for the half dollar, with a fine circular border which has E PLURIBUS UNUM at the top, 13 stars, and date below. For the reverse Morgan's defiant eagle dominates facing left, and olive sprig in the field with legends above and HALF DOLLAR below. This is a rare and desirable pattern issue which is seldom offered. A fantastic gem for the astute numismatist. Pop 2; 4 finer, 1 in 65 RB, 1 in 66 RB, 2 in 66+ RB. (PCGS # 61851) Estimate Value $20,000 - 25,000
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Lot 1129 |
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1878 Pattern Goloid Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1559. Pollock-1751. High Rarity 7. NGC graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Reddish tan with iridescent under tone. The obverse die by William Barber has a head of Liberty facing left with the word LIBERTY incuse on her headband. Date below and E PLURIBUS UNUM above with 13 stars. For the reverse the legend is above with 38 stars in a small circle wihin which is GOLOID 1 G / 24 S / 9 FINE / 258 GRS. and ONE DOLLAR below at the base. Of the three known planchets used, this copper one is the rarest. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 65 RB; 1 in 65+ RB Cameo; 1 in 66 RB. (PCGS # 71921) Estimate Value $6,500 - UP
Ex William Rau Collection, Heritage January 2000 Auction Lot 746.
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1879 Pattern Metric Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1623. Pollock-1819. Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red & Brown. A gorgeously toned copper pattern dollar. The obverse has a Liberty head facing left, with tight hair bun and LIBERTY inscribed on a ribbon on her head, date below, 13 stars surround and E PLURIBUS UNUM above. For the reverse there is a circle of dots at the center enclosing 895.8 S. / 4.2--G. / 100--C. / 25 GRAMS, this within an open wreath of wheat and cotton. DEO EST GLORIA in a cartouche above. Around the border UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR. Pop 1; 6 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 72001) Estimate Value $4,500 - UP
Ex William Rau Collection, Heritage January 2000 FUN Auction Lot 763.
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1880 Pattern Metric Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1646. Pollock-1846. Low Rarity 6. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. A magnificent fiery red example. Liberty head by William Barber from the $50 of 1877 and later (like J-1617) with head facing left, wearing coronet inscribed LIBERTY and with top border of coronet ornamented with beads. Hair is wavy and thick, 13 stars at border, E PLURIBUS UNUM above and 1880 below. For the reverse a circle of dots at the center enclosing 895. S. / 4.2--G. / 100--C. / 25 GRAMS, this within an open wreath of wheat and cotton. DEO EST GLORIA in a cartouch above. Around border is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and ONE DOLLAR below. A prized pattern issue that will always command great attention when offered for is beauty and rarity. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 65 RD Cameo, 1 in 66 RB, 1 in 66+ RD Cameo. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
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