Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 65

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 100		1793 C-3 R3 Liberty Cap, Head Left Counterstamped G5. Counterstamped "R.C" in relatively large letters in the center of the obverse. The stamp is strongly and evenly impressed, and it created a bulge in the center of the reverse that obliterates most of HALF CENT. This counterstamp is not listed in Brunk. Otherwise the date is clear and the legends are readable. Slightly glossy dark olive brown with lighter chocolate toning on the devices. The planchet is covered with very fine roughness and there are streaks of fine planchet striations across the obverse from NW to SE. In addition, there is a small, curved planchet clip right of the date and at the opposing edge over F-A, but this clip does not affect any of the designs. Weight 95.7 grains. Davy #93.3.3. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Stack's 5/13/1982:932. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 101		1794 C-1c R7+ Liberty Cap, Head Right with Plain (Unlettered) Edge AG3+. Missing Edge Letters. Sharpness G5 with fine roughness under a dark chocolate brown and olive patina with lighter steel brown and chocolate toning on the devices. No significant marks or verdigris. The date is weak but complete and most of the legends can be made out without much difficulty. The edge letters are missing indicating this planchet failed to pass through the Castaing machine (technically making this a mint error rather than a different die variety). The reverse is rotated 35 degrees CW. While several examples of this variety are known with blundered edge lettering, pieces that failed to pass through the Castaing machine and have no edge lettering are excessively rare. Weight 102.3 grains. Davy #94.1.6. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Tom Katman-Rick Leonard-Bill Weber 2/1992. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 102		1794 C-2a R2+ Liberty Cap, Head Right G6. Small Edge Letters. The obverse is a couple points better while the reverse is a couple points weaker, G6 being in the middle. The planchet displays very fine roughness in the fields and protected areas while the devices are relatively smooth. In addition, the reverse is covered with shallow planchet voids or fissures, strongest at UNITED. No verdigris or notable signs of contact. Lightly cleaned and retoned a somewhat glossy chocolate and steel brown mixed with a bit of lighter brown on the obverse. The date is bold and the legends are readable. Rare EDS, Manley state 1.0, before any die clashmarks appear on the obverse. Weight 96.8 grains. Davy #94.2a.4. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Superior 6/5/1988:3888-Bill Weber, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/3/2002:2247 (via Don Valenziano). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 103		1794 C-2c R7+ Liberty Cap, Head Right with Plain (Unlettered) Edge G5. Missing Edge Letters. Sharpness several points better where properly struck up but the planchet is covered with fine porosity. No verdigris. The only notable marks are dull rim nicks at IB in LIBERTY and below the left edge of the fraction. Dark steel brown with gloss on the devices but relatively matte in the protected areas. The date is clear and most of the legend is clear as well, although AMERICA is missing due to an uneven strike. EDS, Manley state 1.0, with the reverse rotated 15 degrees CW. The edge lettering is missing (planchet failed to pass through the Castaing machine). Similar to the 1794 C-1c listed earlier. An extremely rare mint error rather than a separate die variety; only one other example is known to this cataloger (McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/6/1996:57). Weight 97.5 grains. Davy #94.2.3. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 9/1992:1. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 104		1794 C-4a R3 Liberty Cap, Head Right F12. Small Edge Letters. Choice glossy light olive and chocolate brown. Smooth and virtually flawless offering outstanding eye appeal. The best identifying mark, and it takes a good glass to see it, is a tiny pinprick-like planchet chip in the field close before the eye. Rare EDS, Manley state 1.0, without any trace of die clashmarks before the neck and no hint of swelling at the lowest curl. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW from a perfect head-to-foot die orientation. A premium mid-grade half cent in every respect; the rare die state is a bonus. Weight 105.4 grains. Davy #94.4.11. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Richard Gross-Jeff Isaacs-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:21. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 105		1794 C-4a R3 Liberty Cap, Head Right. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown Plus. Small Edge Letters. Lustrous bluish steel brown and olive with faded mint red covering 20% of the obverse, 15% of the reverse. The fields are satiny and this piece is virtually flawless. The best identifying marks are a very shallow and barely visible planchet flake at the dentils well above the end of the pole and a microscopic diagonal tick just right of the top of the F in OF. A fine double profile (caused by die bounce) shows on the lips and tip of the nose. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, with very clear die clashmarks on both sides but no swelling at the curls. A beautiful piece in every respect, which probably helps explain the plus (+) designation added to the grade by PCGS. Our grade is MS60+, close to MS63. Tied for CC#6 honors in the Mike Spurlock census. Weight 108.0 grains. The attribution and Davy provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Weight 108.0 grains. Davy #94.4a.8. Estimated Value $35,000-UP. Ex Hans M. F. Schulman (Kreisberg/Schulman) 4/3/1959:868-Mrs. R. Henry Norweb-Norweb Estate-Raymond Henry Norweb, Jr., Bowers & Merena 10/12/1987:9. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $74,750
Lot 106		1794 C-4a R3 Liberty Cap, Head Right AG3. Blundered Edge. Small Edge Letters. Sharpness VG10 but the rim is damaged (flattened) before the face and on the opposing area at MERICA. The only other mark is a dent in the dentils under the 94 in the date. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and attractive, void of any notable defects. Glossy chocolate and steel brown. The date is bold and the legends are clear except where affected by the edge damage. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0. The edge lettering is blundered and reads "TWO HUNDREDFOR A DOLLAR". HUNDRED and FOR appear as a single word. Apparently the Castaing machine was not properly reset to the starting (null) position before adding the edge lettering to this planchet. Weight 102.0 grains. Davy #94.4a.13. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex 2001 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 3/31/01:31. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 107		1794 C-4a R3 Liberty Cap, Head Right VF35+. Small Edge Letters. Five points sharper but there is a tiny, very light rim bruise opposite the chin, a shallow planchet flake in the field off the chin, a couple faint hairlines in the field before the face, and a small nick on the jaw. Otherwise this piece is beautiful. Choice glossy medium brown with some small spots of darker toning on the bust tip and inside the planchet flake off the chin. Traces of satiny mint frost show in protected areas, especially on the reverse. M-LDS, Manley state 3.0 late, with strong die clashmarks on both sides and obvious swelling at the lower curls, but without the die crack through the M in AMERICA. The reverse is rotated 10 degrees CCW. The E in HUNDRED (of the edge lettering) is normal, not defective or broken at the bottom as sometimes seen on the late state of this variety. Weight 108.5 grains. Davy #94.4.9. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. Ex Julian Leidman 3/1988. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 108		1794 C-4a R3 Liberty Cap, Head Right VF30. Small Edge Letters. Sharpness EF40 with patches of microscopic pitting, strongest at the 94, L, and TY. Otherwise the planchet is smooth and void of verdigris offering excellent eye appeal. A small, very light rim bruise at F-A is the only notable sign of contact. Glossy steel and chocolate with frost covering the protected areas on both sides. Rare LDS, Manley state 4.0, with a strong die crack from the rim down through the M in AMERICA. The die clashmarks are dull but obvious and the swelling at the lower curls is strong. In addition, the bottom of the E in HUNDRED (of the edge lettering) is defective (broken) making it appear more like an "R", which is sometimes seen on examples in the late state. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW. Weight 112.7 grains. Davy #94.4.10. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Julian Leidman 3/23/1991. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 109		1794 C-5a R4+ Liberty Cap, Head Right EF45. Small Edge Letters. Choice frosty medium chocolate brown. A fantastic piece for the grade offering outstanding eye appeal. Nearly flawless with satiny fields and sharply impressed devices. The only defects, and they are microscopic, are a few very tiny planchet chips around LIBERTY (as struck) and a light vertical scratch through the Y in LIBERTY into the field below where it fades away. A good identifying mark is a very tiny planchet chip under the L in LIBERTY. EDS, Manley state 1.0, without any die clashmarks. The dies are close to a perfect head-to-foot alignment, perhaps 5 degrees CCW. A premium half cent and a highlight of the Davy II offering. Clearly near the top of the condition census, which contains no mint state examples. CC#4 in the Spurlock census. Weight 106.6 grains. Davy #94.5.3. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. Ex Harlan P. Smith, S. H. & H. Chapman 5/8/1906-Elmer S. Sears-unknown-James A. Stack, Sr., Stack's 11/29/1989:27. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $26,450
Lot 110		1794 C-5a R4+ Liberty Cap, Head Right VG7. Small Edge Letters. Rather glossy olive brown with lighter chocolate brown toning covering the devices. The two-tone appearance accents the details and adds to the eye appeal, which is excellent for the grade in spite of extremely fine roughness that covers the fields and protected areas. No marks or verdigris. The date and legends are complete and clear. Rare LDS, Manley state 2.0, with strong die clashmarks at the throat and neck. This piece is the only one mentioned by Manley for the die state. Weight 99.7 grains. Davy #94.5.5. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Ray D. Munde-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:27. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,121
Lot 111		1794 C-8 R5 Liberty Cap, Head Right VG10. Slightly sharper but there are a few too many small contact marks for the higher grade. None of these marks is significant, but there are too many to ignore. The notable ones are a thin diagonal nick under the eye, a vertical one left of the fraction, and a tiny rim nick above the F in OF. Glossy chocolate brown shifting to olive brown in protected areas. The planchet is smooth and void of corrosion or verdigris except for a small spot under the lowest curl. EDS, Manley state 1.0, prior to the die crack down through the second T in STATES. The reverse is slightly misaligned to K-4 and is rotated 15 degrees CCW. Weight 103.1 grains. Davy #94.8.4. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Paramount's 1972 ANA Sale, lot unknown-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:32. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 112		1794 C-8 R5 Liberty Cap, Head Right F12. Sharpness VF20 but dark olive and covered with extremely fine roughness that's mostly hidden under the glossy patina. No notable signs of verdigris, and the only contact marks are a dull scratch from the bottom of the eye to the dentils at right and a faint scuff of horizontal hairlines across the bottom of the reverse. All the marks are blended perfectly into the natural patina so their effect is minimal. The date and legends are strong. LDS, Manley state 2.0, with a clear die crack from the dentils down through the second T in STATES and the wreath into the field above AL in HALF where it fades away. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW and is badly misaligned to K-6. Weight 104.4 grains. Davy #94.8.2. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Superior 2/11/1974:185 (where plated). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 113		1794 C-8 R5 Liberty Cap, Head Right G6. Sharpness near VF30 but corroded, strongest on the obverse. The entire obverse is covered with fine to moderate porosity and similar roughness shows at UNITED while the remainder of the reverse is relatively smooth and glossy. Olive brown and dark chocolate with lighter toning on the highpoints. There are a few areas of very shallow reddish verdigris and the only marks of any significance are a rim nick over the E in LIBERTY and another at the I in UNITED. The date and legends are complete and easily readable in spite of the roughness. LDS, Manley state 2.0. The die crack down through the second T in STATES is strong. The reverse is slightly misaligned to the bottom and is rotated 15 degrees CCW. Weight 99.1 grains. Davy #94.8.5. Estimated Value $600-UP. Ex Joe Gallo-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:35. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 114		1794 C-9 R2 Liberty Cap, Head Right VF25+. Close to VF30 and very attractive, nearly choice. Glossy medium chocolate brown with frosty lighter brown toning covering the protected areas on both sides. Great surfaces and eye appeal with only a few trivial contact marks. The notable ones are a very light rim bruise at TE in UNITED, a similar one at TA in STATES, and a tiny rim nick over the E in AMERICA. EDS, Manley state 1.0, before the die crack from the dentils to the left edge of the cap. The reverse is slightly misaligned to K-4.5 while the obverse is perfectly centered on the planchet. A premium example for the grade. Weight 110.1 grains. Davy #94.9.4. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Jim McGuigan 7/25/1984. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 115		1794 C-9 R7 Liberty Cap, Head Right VG8+. Thin Planchet with Lettered Edge. Sharpness F12 with microscopic porosity in the fields and protected areas while the highpoints are relatively smooth. No verdigris, but there are some faint hairline scratches on the obverse and a planchet flake on the rim at IB in LIBERTY, as struck. Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel with chocolate brown toning on the highpoints. The date is strong and the legends are complete. The planchet is thin but the edge lettering is normal (although portions of the letters hang off the planchet due to its decreased thickness). What makes this piece special is the fact that it was struck on a lightweight (thin) lettered edge planchet that weighs 80.7 grains versus the 104.0-grain standard for 1794 half cents. This planchet is closer in weight and thickness to those struck according to the 84.0-grain standard authorized in January 1796. Only 5 examples of 1794 half cents (all the C-9 die variety) are known struck on a thin lettered edge planchet, although a few of the 1795 C-1 and 1795 C-2a variety are known on similar lightweight planchets (see page 45 in the Ron Manley book on the half cent series where this and the following two pieces are specifically mentioned). Some researchers have suggested that the pieces struck on lightweight planchets deserve a different variety number (such as C-9b in this case). This makes sense if you accept the suggestion that they were struck on planchets intentionally prepared at the lighter weight, perhaps as a test in preparation for the change to the 84.0-grain standard for half cents. One of only 5 known struck on a thin lettered edge planchet, and this is the finest of that small group. LDS, Manley state 3.0, with the reverse rotated 10 degrees CCW. The obverse is properly centered but the reverse is off slightly to K-7 and is rotated 10 degrees CCW. Weight 80.7 grains. Davy #94.9b.1. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Jonathan Kern-Julian Leidman 10/22/1990. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 116		1794 C-9 R7 Liberty Cap, Head Right G5. Thin Planchet with Lettered Edge. Several points sharper but covered with uniform fine granularity. No verdigris, and the only marks are a few light hairline scratches well hidden in the natural toning on both sides. Dark steel brown and chocolate fading to darker chocolate and olive in protected areas on the obverse. The obverse details are sharper than those on the reverse. The date and LIBERTY are strong but parts of the reverse legend are weak, especially at UNI. MDS, Manley state 2.0. What makes this piece special is the fact that it was struck on a lightweight (thin) lettered edge planchet that weighs 87.2 grains versus the 104.0-grain standard for 1794 half cents (see the preceding lot). The edge lettering is clear but some of the letters hang off the planchet due to its reduced thickness. This piece is also mentioned on page 45 of the Manley book on half cents. Weight 87.2 grains. Davy #94.9b.2. Estimated Value $600-UP. Ex Jonathan Kern 1/29/1991. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 117		1794 C-9 R7 Liberty Cap, Head Right G4. Thin Planchet with Lettered Edge. The obverse is slightly sharper while the reverse is a bit weaker, which is typical for lower grade examples of this variety due to the differences in the height of the protective rims (the reverse has virtually no protective rim, which allows that side to wear more quickly than the obverse). The surfaces are decent for the grade but not perfectly smooth, and patches of very shallow corrosion can be found on both sides. No verdigris or notable signs of contact. The date is complete and easily readable but not strong, and the legends are nearly complete. MDS, Manley state 2.0. Struck on a thin lettered edge planchet that weighs 85.6 grains versus the standard weight of 104.0 grains for all 1794 half cents. The edge lettering is complete and strong, although some letters hang off the planchet due to its reduced thickness. Similar to the preceding two lots making this an unprecedented offering of 3 of the 5 known examples. An extremely rare mint error (or intentional sub-variety depending on your position in the debate). Weight 85.6 grains. Davy #94.9b.3. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Mike Bristow 5/3/1996. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 118		1794 C-9 R2 Liberty Cap, Head Right VG7. Thick Planchet with Plain (Unlettered) Edge. A few points sharper with too many nicks on both sides for the sharpness grade, strongest on the neck. None of these marks is distracting but there are far too many to ignore. The glossy chocolate and steel brown patina creates decent eye appeal in spite of the marks. The edge is unlettered (and unaffected by any damage or other defects that could possibly hide weak or partial edge lettering). An extremely rare mint error created when the planchet was struck without passing through the Castaing machine. This is the only thick planchet example of the variety known to us with an unlettered edge (see the following lot). The date is strong and the legends are clear except for HALF CENT, which is mostly gone. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The crack from the dentils to the cap is clear and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees CCW. Weight 106.2 grains. Davy #94.9.5. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Julian Leidman 10/30/1987. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 119		1794 C-9 R8 Liberty Cap, Head Right AG3+. Thin Planchet with Plain (Unlettered) Edge. The obverse is a point or two better while the reverse is weaker. The surfaces are covered with microscopic roughness but are free of any verdigris. Cleaned and retoned olive and dark bluish steel. There is a dull scratch left of the fraction but no other significant marks. The date is clear, about half the reverse legends can still be made out with some effort, and the edge is clean revealing no trace of edge lettering. One of only a very few thin planchet strikes known of this variety, and this is the only one known that is missing the edge lettering. Obviously this planchet failed to pass through the Castaing machine to add the edge lettering during the planchet preparation process. An excessively rare mint error, apparently unique for the variety. Weight 89.7 grains. Davy #94.9.8. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Stuart Levine 2/16/2000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 120		1794 C-9 R2 Liberty Cap, Head Right Electrotype Copy in White Metal VG8. Slightly sharper, especially on the obverse, but the surfaces are covered with extremely fine granularity. The only mark is a light rim bruise left of the lowest curl. There is no trace of copper plating, and the piece has the look of a cast copy except for the seam around the edge, which is consistent with an electrotype copy. The date is clear and the legends are complete but not strong. The edge in plain (not lettered) and the planchet is thicker than normal for a genuine half cent. Weight 136.5 grains. Davy #94.9.9. Estimated Value $50-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds 1/15/2002. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 121		1795 C-1 R7+ Lettered Edge G5. Thin Planchet with Lettered Edge. Glossy dark olive brown with medium brown highpoints creating an attractive two-tone appearance. The only notable defects are a few shallow pitmarks in the wreath at NI in UNITED. The date is strong and the legends are clear except for HALF CENT, which is only partially visible. EDS, Manley state 1.0. Struck slightly off center to K-9 on a thin planchet weighing only 77.2 grains (against the standard weight of 104 grains). Only three lightweight examples are known to this cataloger (although I suspect others may exist), and this piece is the lightest of that small group (all of which are in this sale). Similar to the thin planchet 1794 C-9 examples offered earlier in this sale. According to Manley, only three die varieties of lettered edge half cents are known struck on seriously underweight planchets weighing at or near the 84.0-grain standard authorized in January 1796. They are 1794 C-9, 1795 C-1, and 1795 C-2a. Lightweight examples of all three varieties are represented in this sale. Weight 77.8 grains. Davy #95.1b.3. Estimated Value $600-UP. Ex Joseph Brobston, Stack�s FPL 1/1963-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:42. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 122		1795 C-1 R7+ Lettered Edge G5. Thin Planchet with Lettered Edge. Slightly sharper but the fields and protected areas are covered with very fine roughness. No marks or verdigris. The date and legends are complete and easily readable. Somewhat glossy chocolate and steel. The planchet is thinner than normal and weighs 95.9 grains versus the standard of 104.0 grains. The edge lettering is complete and strong, although some of the letters hang off the planchet due to the reduced planchet thickness. Similar to the preceding lot and the thin planchet 1794 C-9 examples offered earlier in this sale. Weight 95.9 grains. Davy #95.1b.4. Estimated Value $600-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:794. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 123		1795 C-1 R2 Lettered Edge Fair-2. Thin Planchet with Lettered Edge. No defects, just heavily worn. The surfaces are smooth and there are no notable marks. Glossy dark chocolate brown. The date is weak but readable while the legends on the reverse are mostly worn smooth. The edge lettering is complete and clear, although many of the letters hang off the thin planchet. The planchet weighs 91.9 grains versus the standard of 104.0 grains for this lettered edge variety. Similar to the preceding two examples, just more worn. Weight 91.9 grains. Davy #95.1b.1. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Jim McGuigan (as part of a swap of 1796 half cents) 8/18/1982. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 124		1795 C-1 R2 Lettered Edge Counterstamped G4. Lettered Edge. Counterstamped "RR" in the center on both sides. Glossy chocolate and steel, slightly lighter on the devices than in the fields. The date and legends are complete and easily readable except for inside the wreath. The "RR" counterstamp was not added by Ray Rouse (a previous owner), but it certainly fits. The date and legends are complete and easily readable except for HALF CENT, which was worn smooth thanks to the bulge created by the counterstamp. Weight 96.6 grains which is a bit light relative to the 104-grain standard. Davy #95.1.8. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Bill Weber, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/3/02:2410-Ray Rouse, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg's 9/14/2008:22. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 125		1795 C-1 R2 Plated Cast Copy EF40. Glossy reddish chocolate brown with steel gray highpoints where the plating has worn down into the base metal. Otherwise essentially as made from a mint state or nearly mint state model in the early die state. The edge is plain. A decent copy. Weight 129.4 grains. Davy #95.1.7. Estimated Value $50-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds 1/15/2002. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 126		1795 C-2a R3 Punctuated Date, Lettered Edge. PCGS graded AU-58 Plus. Mint state sharpness with a couple fine hairline scratches on the cheek, a dull nick on the neck, another on the bottom of the first S in STATES, and traces of microscopic roughness on the cap. None of these marks is visible without the aid of a strong glass. Lustrous medium brown and chocolate with generous splashes of dark steel on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas. Excellent eye appeal in spite of the minor marks. Sharply struck LDS, Manley state 3.0, with die clashmarks from the F in OF to the leaf below. The "Punctuated Date" feature (comma between the 1 and 7) is bold. Plated on page 132 in the Breen book to illustrate the die variety (the large photos) and on page 20 in the second edition of the Cohen book. Our grade is AU55. Solidly in the condition census, one of the finest known of the "Punctuated Date" type regardless of die variety. Tied for CC#5 in the Spurlock census. The attribution and Davy provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Weight 107.8 grains. Davy #95.2a.2. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. Ex a British dealer-F. S. Werner-New Netherlands Coin Co.-Jon Hanson 11/1973-RARCOA (privately) 5/13/1978. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,525
Lot 127		1795 C-2a R3 Punctuated Date, Lettered Edge AU50. Frosty light brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints and a couple splashes of darker chocolate brown toning, especially in the right obverse field and at ERICA. The only marks, and they are mint-made flaws, are a large planchet void at K-3 on the obverse that weakened the dentils at the opposing area over ER in AMERICA, and a small planchet chip hidden in the hair at the temple. Sharply struck LDS, Manley state 3.0, with clashmarks connecting the F in OF to the leaf below. A beautiful early half cent, but the planchet flaw certainly catches your eye. Weight 103.4 grains. Davy #95.2a.4. Estimated Value $4,000-UP. Ex Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:43. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 128		1795 C-2a/b R7+ Punctuated Date, Thin Planchet with Lettered Edge AG3. Thin, Underweight Planchet. A couple points sharper but lightly corroded, mostly in the fields and protected areas. No marks or verdigris. The date and legends are weak but readable, although some letters are distorted by the corrosion. Slightly glossy dark chocolate and olive brown. The edge lettering is only partially readable and some of the letters hang off the thin planchet because they are taller than the planchet is thick. Weight 89.2 grains versus the 104.0-grain standard. Manley lists three examples of the 95C2a variety known on a thin lettered edge planchet. The transition from thick 104.0-grain lettered edge planchets to thin plain edge 84.0-grain planchets occurred during production of this die variety. Therefore it is reasonable to conclude that a few of the planchets got misdirected. Several of the thin planchets received edge lettering while at least one thick planchet escaped the Castaing machine and was struck without edge lettering (see Manley page 49). Weight 89.2 grains. Davy #95.2c.3. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Jon Lusk 11/15/97. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 129		1795 C-2a/b R7+ Punctuated Date, Thin Planchet with Lettered Edge AG3. Thin, Underweight Planchet. Very slightly sharper with a dozen pitmarks on the obverse, the largest ones on the back of the head, plus a light horizontal hairline scratch across the obverse passing through the mouth. A dull dent near the back of the head created a slight bulge on the reverse that caused excessive wear inside the wreath obliterating HALF CENT. Slightly glossy steel brown with dark olive brown toning in the fields and protected areas. The date is clear and most of the legends remain visible, although not strong. Struck on a thin planchet that has a clearly lettered edge, although the letters don't quite fit on the limited space available. Obviously this is a thin planchet that went through the edge lettering process in error. Weight 82.1 grains. Davy #95.2c.2. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex 1997 EAC Sale, lot 53. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 130		1795 C-4 R3 Punctuated Date, Plain Edge G6. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown. There are a few faint hairline scratches hidden under the attractive glossy toning, but overall this piece is near choice for the grade from a post-minting perspective. However, there is a stray planchet cutter impression at opposing places on both sides plus a couple obvious indents in the planchet, one on the obverse and two on the reverse. These marks are consistent with a piece that was struck more than once or struck on a planchet that was cut down from a spoiled cent, but I can find no definitive evidence of either event. LDS, Manley state 2.0. The bulge in the field before the portrait is clear and the central part of the reverse is weakly struck. The date is clear and the comma between the 1 & 7 is visible. Weight 76.5 grains. Davy #95.4.8. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Don Valenziano 9/10/1996. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 131		1795 C-4 R3 Punctuated Date, Plain Edge G5. Off Center. A couple points sharper but there are shallow dents in the obverse dentils from K-3 to K-5 with similar dents or distortions in the dentils at F-AME. A nick through ME and a vertical scratch up from the H in HALF are the other notable marks. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and attractive. Glossy olive and chocolate brown, possibly retoned. The date is bold, including the comma punctuation between the 1 & 7. Struck 5-10% off center to K-9. Weight 85.9 grains. Davy #95.4.6. Estimated Value $300-UP. Source unrecorded 1993-1996. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 132		1795 C-5a R3 No Pole, Thin Planchet EF40+. Glossy olive brown and steel with frosty lighter brown and chocolate toning in the protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and virtually flawless except for some very tiny planchet chips, as struck, in the left obverse field and at D-ST on the reverse. The strike was uneven, strong everywhere except where the chips are located (normally these natural planchet flaws or chips "strike out" and disappear when a half cent is properly struck). The remainder of the fields are hard and very slightly reflective. Obviously this piece would rate a higher grade if the strike was evenly balanced. EDS with the reverse rotated 20 degrees CCW. The bisecting die crack slanting across the upper reverse is clear but not strong (an uncracked example is unknown). Weight 77.7 grains. Davy #95.5a.3. Estimated Value $4,000-UP. Ex Philip M. Showers (Stack's privately 1969)-Willis I. duPont-Fred Werner (from New York, also known as Freddie Werner) 2/20/1977-Larry Goldberg 2/22/1977-Joe Flynn 4/26/1977. (Note: There is a story that comes with this provenance. In Larry Goldberg's own words, "I bought the deal from Fred Werner of New York. Fred was at our February 1977 auction and he showed the Showers collection to us prior to the auction. I remember looking at the coins and by the time I finished looking at the 1797 half cents I decided to buy the collection. The coins were spectacular. The 1796 half cents were the best I have ever seen. I then saw Joe Flynn during lot viewing a day or so later and showed him this great half cent collection. He was shown the coins an hour before our US session in the back of the store on 7th Street. I quoted Joe a price and he bought the deal after looking at only half the collection. We bought the collection to make an auction sale; however it was sold to Joe."). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 133		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet G5. Double Struck with Rotation. Very slightly sharper, especially on the reverse, but there are faint hairlines covering much of the reverse, all blended into the glossy chocolate and steel brown toning. The date is weak but readable and the legends are clear. Double struck. Both strikes were reasonably well centered on the planchet but the second impression (the dominate strike) was rotated 10-15 degrees CCW relative to the first. The doubling is clearly visible on both sides, but it is not strong. Weight 83.6 grains. Davy #95.6a.40. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Kostal Estate Auction #405, Hastings NE 6/30/91-1998 EAC Sale, lot 49. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 134		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet G5. Double Struck over TAL Cent. Glossy dark chocolate brown. The surfaces are smooth with only a couple traces of microscopic roughness on the reverse. No verdigris. The only marks are a few hairline scratches on both sides, strongest in the field left of the curls. This piece was double struck. The initial strike was centered on the planchet but the reverse was struck a second time 10-15% off center to K-7.5. The doubling on the reverse is obvious, especially at the fraction. The obverse, however, displays no trace of a second strike, and the only impression on that side is centered on the planchet. Perhaps a new blank planchet had been inserted into the press and the obverse was pressed into that planchet creating a brockage impression. Traces of undertype from a Talbot Allum & Lee (TAL) cent are visible left of the cap. Weight 77.0 grains. Davy #95.6a.6. Estimated Value $250-UP. Ex William K. Raymond 4/23/75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 135		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet AG3. Double Struck Off Center. A couple points sharper but the surfaces are a bit uneven and covered with extremely faint porosity on all but the highpoints. No marks or verdigris. Rather glossy dark chocolate and olive brown with slightly lighter toning on the devices. The lighter toning on the devices helps bring out the design details, but the date remains faint. Double struck, but the doubling is only evident on the reverse. The first strike was slightly off center to K-9 but all the designs remained on the planchet. Then it was struck a second time about 35% off center, and strong evidence of the second impression remains visible on the reverse. ME from AMERICA is located along the right side of HALF CENT and parts of a fraction are located near the rim between the U and adjacent ribbon end. There is no firm evidence of a second strike on the obverse, but there may be some undertype above LIBERTY and left of the cap. Or this may be from a TAL cent as suggested by the cataloger of the Ruby sale. The low grade makes such a determination difficult at best. Weight 72.4 grains. Davy #95.6a.22. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Superior 2/11/74:198-McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions #4369, 2/27/88:399. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 136		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG7. Double Struck with Small Offset. Sharpness VF20, perhaps slightly better on the reverse, but the planchet displays very fine corrosion and the obverse was lightly smoothed to minimize the roughness. No verdigris or notable contact marks. Rather glossy olive brown and dark steel with lighter chocolate toning on some of the highpoints. Double struck very slightly off center to K-9. The shift between impressions was very small, perhaps a millimeter at most, but the doubling is sharp and obvious, especially on the cap and at the fraction. The date now reads "117995" although it takes a glass to make out all the numerals. Weight 77.7 grains. Davy #95.6a.37. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 1/6/94:165. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 137		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG7. Double Struck with Small Offset. Slightly sharper but the planchet is uneven near the rim before the portrait where a pinch caused a minor bend. The remainder of the planchet is smooth and attractive except for a spot of raised verdigris on the R in LIBERTY. A couple small pinpricks in the field before the portrait round out the notable defects. Glossy chocolate brown. Nicely struck with a clear date and complete legends. Double struck with an offset between impressions of about a millimeter. The doubling is obvious at the cap, neck, and bust but it is more subtle on the reverse, clearest at the fraction and AMERICA. This piece may have been struck over a TAL cent as there appears to be undertype above ST in STATES, but I can't be sure. Weight 83.3 grains. Davy #95.6a.30. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex 1991 EAC Sale, lot 32. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 138		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG7. Flipover Double Strike. Several points sharper but the obverse is covered with hairline scratches and there is a stronger, dull scratch in the field before the neck. No corrosion or verdigris, and the only other defect is a planchet crack in the dentils left of the bottom of the cap passing through to the top of the D in UNITED. Otherwise the planchet is smooth and attractive, especially on the reverse where the mint-made planchet crack is the only significant flaw. This piece was double struck and both strikes were off center. The first strike was about 15% off center. Then the planchet was flipped over and struck a second time 5% off center to K-11. AME is clearly visible in the field at the bottom of the cap and the bottom of ED (from UNITED) plus parts of the wreath are obvious right of the Y in LIBERTY. The top of Ms Liberty's cap shows over ICA on the reverse. Additional undertype from the initial strike can be found on both sides. The date and legends from the second strike are complete and clear. (Note: The diameter of this piece is about a millimeter larger than normal for the variety, 24.5mm versus 23.5mm. We can attribute this to being struck a second time with the extra strike further squeezing the metal outward. Remember, at this time there was no tight collar to restrict the radial flow of the planchet metal. The planchet crack most likely resulted from the extra stress on the planchet metal which had already been hardened by the initial strike.) Weight 80.2 grains. Davy #95.6a.42. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena Rarities Sale 1/3/2001:5. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 139		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG7. Flipover Double Strike over 1794 TAL Cent. Very slightly sharper but there are a few very faint hairlines across the bottom of the neck and a dull scratch at TAT in STATES. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and attractive, void of any notable defects other than a mint-made planchet crack at the edge left of the portrait and at the D in UNITED. Glossy olive brown and chocolate. Double struck and flipped over between those strikes on a cut-down 1794 TAL cent. Both strikes were reasonably well centered on the planchet, the first off perhaps 10% to K-9. Evidence from the reverse of first strike is obvious on the obverse of the dominant second impression and includes AMERICA in the field under the cap down to the date, ED STA near the edge before the forehead, the fraction at LI, and parts of the wreath on the cap. Undertype from the obverse of the first strike is less obvious on the reverse, but the bust tip and neck show under OF, the top of the cap is located at the right end of the denominator, and LI from LIBERTY is visible under NIT in UNITED. In addition to the evidence of the double strike there is ample undertype from the TAL cent that was cut down to make the planchet. The RK from NEW YORK of the TAL, which identifies this as a 1794-dated example, is visible at the rim before the mouth. The diameter is a half millimeter larger than normal thanks to the extra strike, and the planchet crack on the edge of the planchet is most likely a result of the second impression (similar to the preceding lot). The date and legends are complete and easily readable although STATES is relatively weak. Weight 80.8 grains. Davy #95.6a.55. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex American Numismatic Rarities 6/23/04:2082. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 140		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet AG3+. Off Center. Several points sharper where properly struck up and there are no significant defects. The planchet is reasonably smooth. There is no verdigris and the only notable mark is a pinprick over the R in AMERICA. Rather glossy dark steel brown and olive. Struck 15-20% off center to K-10.5, and this certainly contributed to the uneven strike. The date is weak but readable and the legends that made it onto the planchet are mostly clear. Weight 78.7 grains. Davy #95.6a.28. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Don Valenziano 7/18/90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 141		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet AG3+. Off Center over TAL Cent. The obverse is slightly weaker while the reverse is clearly sharper and would grade a couple points higher. No roughness or verdigris and only minor contact marks consistent with the grade, including an obvious pinprick nick on the top of the T in CENT. The best identifying mark is a thin planchet crease on the edge at the top of the reverse, as struck. The crease most likely came from overlapping TAL planchets as they were being rolled down to half cent planchet thickness. Glossy dark steel and olive brown. Struck 15% off center to K-10.5 (same as on the preceding lot). The date is faint but can be made out with some effort and the legends that made it onto the planchet are clear. Undertype from the TAL cent can be found off the bust tip. Weight 86.3 grains. Davy #95.6a.44. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Don Valenziano 3/30/2001. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 142		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet AG3. Off Center. Sharpness VG7 but this piece is banged up a bit, including a dull dent across the eye and small contact marks scattered over both sides. The planchet is slightly bent, mostly as a result of the dent across the eye. No corrosion or verdigris, and the color is a rather attractive glossy chocolate brown. The date is faint but readable and the legends are clear. Struck 5-10% off center to K-9. Weight 76.0 grains. Davy #95.6a.16. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Mike Packard 3/12/82 (during EAC Convention). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 143		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet Fair-2. Off Center. Sharper but covered with pitmarks and contact marks. There is some reddish planchet slag in recessed areas inside the wreath but no other verdigris. The color is a decent and slightly glossy olive brown with lighter chocolate toning on the highpoints. The date is readable, although part of the 7 is missing thanks to a strong nick, and the legends are readable except for HALF CENT, which is gone. Struck 5% off center to K-9. Weight 72.0 grains. Davy #95.6a.18. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Jim Corrado 4/13/85 (during EAC Convention). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 144		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG8. Struck on a planchet cut from a copper die trial of the 1795 half dollar Overton-117, Judd-22, variety. Glossy chocolate and olive brown. No corrosion or verdigris, only tiny nicks scattered over the fields on both sides. Otherwise this piece is close to VG10. EDS, Manley state 1.0, without any hint of a bulge right of the Y in LIBERTY. Struck over a cut-down copper trial strike of a 1795 Overton-117 half dollar, which is listed as a pattern strike in the Judd book on US patterns, J-22. Evidence of the half dollar is relatively obvious on this piece, which is not the case for several of the pieces confirmed as having been struck over a half dollar die trial. "LIBERTY" from the undertype shows at the top of the cap extending to the Y in LIBERTY of the half cent, and portions of the undertype wreath show at ED-ST and elsewhere on the reverse. There is enough undertype to positively attribute the undertype to the O-117/J-22 die variety. By our count only 6 examples of the 1795 C-6a half cent are known struck over cut-down copper trial strikes of 1794 & 1795 half dollars. This specific coin is mentioned on page 152 of the Breen half cent encyclopedia and it is plated on page 476 in the "Whoops" chapter in that same reference. Manley mentions this piece on page 63 in his book where he lists the three examples known to him at the time. An extremely rare and significant piece. Weight 77.0 grains. Davy #95.6a.10. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. Ex Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Superior 2/11/74:196-University of Wisconsin sale, Superior 10/3/77:133. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 145		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG7. Struck on a planchet cut from a copper die trial of the 1794 half dollar Overton-104, Judd-17 variety. Sharpness VG10 or a bit better with patches of microscopic granularity on both sides. No verdigris or notable marks, but the uneven texture created by the microscopic roughness is a clear distraction, particularly on the obverse. Slightly glossy dark chocolate and steel. EDS, Manley state 1.0, before any trace of a bulge right of the Y in LIBERTY. Struck over a cut-down copper trial strike of a 1794 Overton-104 half dollar, which is listed as a pattern strike in the Judd book, J-17. Very clear undertype from the half dollar remains visible on this piece, which makes it especially important. "STATES" from the half dollar shows in the field before the portrait, the "17" and top of the "9" from the 1794 of the half dollar show over ES in STATES of the half cent, and additional undertype from the half dollar shows on both sides. By our count, 6 examples of the 1795 C-6a half cent are known struck over a cut-down copper die trial of a 1794 or 1795 half dollar. Our census includes 1794 O-101 (1), 1794 O-102 (1), 1794 O-104(1), 1794 O-105 (2), and 1795 O-117 (1). It may be safe to assume there are a few more out there misidentified as being double struck or struck over a TAL Cent. This piece is mentioned on page 152 of the Breen half cent book and plated on page 476 in the "Whoops" chapter in that book. Manley lists this piece on page 63 in his book. An extremely rare and very important piece that documents the final disposition of one more of the early copper half dollar trial strikes in copper. Weight 75.1 grains. Davy #95.6a.8. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell-William K. Raymond 9/8/1976. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 146		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VF20. Struck over 1794 TAL Cent. Ten points sharper but lightly cleaned and retoned glossy dark chocolate and steel with frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas on the reverse. No roughness or verdigris and only a few trivial marks, including some tiny rim nicks at the bottom of the reverse. Sharply struck on a planchet cut down from a 1794 TAL cent. Undertype from the TAL cent is clearest left of the fraction. LDS, Manley state 2.0. The swelling in the field near the dentils right of the Y is obvious. A very attractive piece that offers the eye appeal of a higher grade. Weight 85.4 grains. Davy #95.6a.45. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Don Valenziano 10/1/93. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 147		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG10. Struck over 1794 TAL Cent. Sharpness VF30 or slightly better but covered with very fine roughness under a slightly glossy dark olive patina. No verdigris or notable contact marks. Sharply struck and rather well centered on the planchet. EDS, Manley state 1.0, before any swelling right of the Y in LIBERTY. Struck over a 1794 TAL cent. The undertype is confirmed by "NEW" (from NEW YORK, which is limited to the 1794-dated version of the TAL cents) clearly visible left of the date. Weight 93.1 grains. Davy #95.6a.31. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Coin Galleries MBS 11/13/1985:1466-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:62. (The Coin Galleries and Cohen lot tickets are included.). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 148		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG7. Struck over 1794 TAL Cent. Attractive glossy light chocolate brown with darker chocolate and olive toning in protected areas. No roughness or verdigris. The only marks are a few thin nicks at the top of the first T in STATES and a couple more left of the O in OF. The date and legends are complete and clear. Very nice for the grade. MDS, Manley state 2.0 early. The swelling right of the Y in LIBERTY is just starting to show. Struck over a 1794 TAL cent with obvious undertype on both sides. The "RK" from NEW YORK shows clearly in the dentils over TE in STATES. Weight 83.8 grains. Davy #95.6a.20. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Stack's 6/1986:354. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 149		1795 C-6a R2 No Pole, Thin Planchet VG7. Struck over 1794 TAL Cent. Glossy chocolate and steel. No roughness or verdigris. The only notable marks are a hairline scratch from the top of the cap to the throat, a collection of very faint hairline scratches across the date, and a small planchet crack (as struck) on the rim right of the bust tip and the opposing rim right of the F in OF. The date is complete and easily readable but not strong and the legends are clear. EDS, Manley state 1.0. Struck over a 1794 TAL cent with undertype showing right of the neck and bust tip. Removed from a PCGS slab graded VG8 (old green PCGS label included). Weight 77.8 grains. Davy #95.6a.52. Estimated Value $300-UP. Source unrecorded. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633

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