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Sale 65
The Pre-Long Beach Auction
| Selections from the Davy Collection of US Half Cents Part 2 |
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Lot 300 |
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1804 C-13 R1 Plain 4 without Stems G6. Clipped Planchet. Slightly sharper but the surfaces are covered with minor roughness. No notable marks or verdigris. Slightly glossy dark olive brown and chocolate with slightly lighter chocolate toning on the devices. The date and legends remain clear. A curved planchet clip touches the right top of the Y in LIBERTY and affects the dentils over RI in AMERICA. Davy #04.13.39.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 7/28/1992.
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$63 |
Lot 301 |
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1804 C-13 R1 Plain 4 without Stems EF40. Cracked Planchet. Slightly sharper but there are some very light rim bruises on both sides plus a dull rim nick at the first S in STATES and another just left of the fraction. Glossy chocolate and steel brown with underlying frosty luster showing through in the fields and protected areas. EDS, Manley state 1.0. There is an obvious planchet crack from the rim off the bust tip extending into the hair over the shoulder where if fades away. The same planchet crack extends from the rim down the left edge of the O in OF into the leaves below. A sharp, attractive example of this simple yet rare type of mint error. Davy #04.13.46.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 2/6/1998.
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$357 |
Lot 302 |
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1804 C-13 R1 Plain 4 without Stems VF20. Controversial Die State. Five points sharper but there is a light circular scratch hidden in the hair left of the earlobe. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and attractive, void of any roughness or other defects. Glossy olive and chocolate brown. M-LDS, Manley state 2.0 late. The dentils on the obverse are mostly gone but many dentils remain visible on the reverse. The arcing die line in the field behind the portrait remains clear. This is a normal example but it created a minor dust-up between Roger Cohen and Walter Breen (certainly not the only disagreement between these two half cent titans). Walter decided there was a rim cud break over ICA and he used this same coin to establish what he called die state IV in his half cent encyclopedia (page 250). Roger (correctly in my opinion) decided there was no rim cud at ICA on this piece. But this coin (Ruby I:237) carries a special cache since it was specifically mentioned by Breen in his encyclopedia. Roger, in his usual understated style, added "The rim break is BS!!" on his collection envelope. This envelope, the earlier Ruby auction envelope, and the Cohen lot ticket are included with the coin. Another small piece of our colorful collecting history. Davy #04.13.34.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex C. French's 5/2/1952-Dr. Charles S. Ruby, Superior 2/11/1974:237-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:211.
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$322 |
Lot 303 |
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Pair of 1803 & 1804 Half Cents. Includes 1803 C-3 EDS (Manley 1.0) VG7 (Davy #03.3.8) and 1804 C-1 E-MDS (Manley 1.0 late) VF20 net VG8 for hairline scratches on the obverse (Davy #04.1.6). Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Both are ex Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992, lots 119 and 136.
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$127 |
Lot 304 |
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Trio of 1804 Half Cents. Includes C-1 E-MDS (Manley 1.0 late) VG7 (Davy #04.1.7), C-5 Spiked Chin EDS (Manley 3.0) G4 (Davy #04.5.5), and C-8 Spiked Chin M-LDS (Manley 4.0) VG10 (Davy #04.8.20). A couple are very slightly sharper with minor defects. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
All are ex Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992, lots 137, 147, and 184.
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$242 |
Lot 305 |
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Trio of 1804 C-6 Die States. Includes EDS+ (Manley 2.0) VG10+ (Davy #04.6.21), MDS (Manley 5.0) G6 (Davy #04.6.12), and MDS (Manley 6.0 late or 6.5 early) F15 (Davy #04.6.23). All are slightly sharper with minor defects. These are tough die states of the popular Spiked Chin variety. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Sources in order are Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:1917; 1980 EAC Sale, lot 58; and Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:1922.
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$661 |
Lot 306 |
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Quartette of 1804 C-6 Die States. Includes MDS (Manley 7.0) VG8 (Davy #04.6.25), MDS (Manley 8.0) VG10 (Davy #04.6.15), M-LDS (Manley 9.0) VF20 (Davy #04.6.13), and LDS (Manley 12.0) G6 (Davy #04.6.18). A couple are slightly sharper with minor defects. All show the "Spiked Chin" feature. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Sources in order are Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:1924, Steve Fischer 5/1/81, Jim McGuigan 8/18/80, and M&R Auctions 12/7/87:59.
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$414 |
Lot 307 |
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Pair of 1804 C-6 Die States. Includes MDS (Manley 6.5) VG8+ (Davy #04.6.16), and M-LDS (Manley 9.0) VG8 (Davy #04.6.27). Both are smooth and attractive, and they show the "Spiked Chin" feature. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Sources in order are Jim McGuigan 5/1/81 and Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:1928.
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$311 |
Lot 308 |
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Trio of 1804 Half Cents. Includes C-1 LDS (Manley 2.0) VG8+ (Davy #04.1.2), C-5 Spiked Chin MDS (Manley 4.0) VG7+ (Davy #04.5.4), and C-8 Spiked Chin M-LDS (Manley 4.0 late) VG7 (Davy #04.8.9). An attractive group, just worn. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Sources in order are Stack's 2/4/72:210 (group lot), M&R Auctions 12/7/87:55, and Bill Weber 2/1/82.
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$299 |
Lot 309 |
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Trio of 1804 Half Cents. Includes C-6 Spiked Chin M-LDS (Manley 9.0) F15 (Davy #04.6.26), C-8 Spiked Chin LDS (Manley 6.0) F15 (Davy #04.8.11), and C-9 LDS (Manley 5.0) F12 (Davy #04.9.8). All are sharper with defects. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Sources in order are Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:1926, M&R Auctions 12/7/87:74, and Chris McCawley 5/17/88.
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$345 |
Lot 310 |
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Quartette of 1804 Half Cents. Includes C-1 LDS (Manley 2.0) G5 (Davy #04.1.9), C-5 Spiked Chin EDS (Manley 3.0) VG8 (Davy #04.5.9), C-8 Spiked Chin LDS (Manley 6.0) VG10 (Davy #04.8.1), and C-13 Plain 4 without Stems Fair-2 (Davy #04.13.12). All are sharper with defects but have a clear date. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Sources in order are Joe Rose 5/7/92, Don Valenziano 10/9/01, Stack's 2/4/72:213, and Mike Demling 3/12/82.
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$242 |
Lot 311 |
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1805 C-1 R2- Stemless Wreath. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate brown blending into olive with smooth, satiny surfaces. This piece offers excellent eye appeal. The only defects are a short, light scuff that barely breaks the satiny luster under the lower ribbon tip behind the head and a couple barely visible hairlines under ER in AMERICA. MDS, Manley state 1.0 late, with the reverse rotated 15 degrees CW. A small but clearly defined rim cud right of the fraction covers 4 dentils. An attractive example, at the lower end of the condition census. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Davy provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Comes with a nice provenance. Davy #05.1.3.
Estimated Value $2,500-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.
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$6,900 |
Lot 312 |
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1805 C-1 R2- Stemless Wreath G5. Double Struck with Minor Rotation, Reverse Brockage Maker. Very slightly sharper but there are too many small contact marks for the higher grade. Two identifying marks are a thin rim nick at IB in LIBERTY and a short scratch under EN in CENT. Glossy chocolate brown and steel. The date is strong and the legends are clear except for weakness at UN in UNITED. Double struck with a small rotation between impressions, perhaps a half millimeter. The doubling is obvious along the profile and hair ribbons, but there is no trace of doubling on the reverse. Instead, that side displays the usual swelling associated with having been struck against a new blank planchet, thereby creating a reverse brockage. In fact, it's the swelling that caused UN to be weak. The repunching at the top of the 5 remains clear and the stemless wreath feature is visible. Davy #05.1.16.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano 4/16/1999 (during the EAC Convention).
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$102 |
Lot 313 |
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1805 C-1 R2- Stemless Wreath G5. Double Struck Reverse. Very slightly sharper but this piece was lightly cleaned and recolored an attractive glossy chocolate and steel brown. The surfaces are smooth without any hint of corrosion or verdigris. The notable marks are a small pinprick in the field above the bust tip and a fine vertical hairline scratch over the L in HALF. The reverse is clearly double struck with an offset of about a half millimeter between impressions, clearest on the wreath. The obverse, however, displays no trace of doubling. While it is possible the obverse was struck against a new blank planchet during the second strike, there is no hint of swelling that is evidence of being a brockage maker. One possibility is that the obverse stuck to the die and the coin was struck a second time by both dies without any shift between strikes on the obverse side. Another option is that this is a dramatic example of a chatter strike error (caused by die bounce or operator error). The repunching above the 5 remains sharp and the stemless wreath feature is obvious. Davy #05.1.15.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Source unrecorded 4/15/1995.
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$127 |
Lot 314 |
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1805 C-1 R2- Stemless Wreath VG10. Chatter Struck Obverse. Sharpness VF20 but the obverse is covered with very fine roughness and there is similar roughness in a couple places on the reverse. Several old, light pinscratches show on the obverse, mostly in the field before the portrait. Rather glossy chocolate and steel with darker olive brown toning in protected areas. The date, LIBERTY, and the profile from the top of the head down to the tip of the bust all show clear, sharp doubling from die bounce. The reverse displays no trace of doubling and the very small offset between impressions on the obverse suggests the error was die bounce (today we often call this "machine doubling") rather than a real double strike. Of course, there is always the possibility that the reverse became a brockage maker during a second strike with a new blank planchet in the press. The tiny offset between impressions on the obverse would limit the amount of swelling produced on the reverse during the brockage strike. LDS, Manley state 2.0, showing a clear rim cud break right of the fraction. The repunching above the 5 and stemless wreath feature are both obvious. Davy #05.1.14.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/8/1994:68.
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$334 |
Lot 315 |
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1805 C-1 R2- Stemless Wreath G6. Double Struck with Rotation, Reverse Brockage Maker. A point or two sharper but the surfaces are covered with extremely faint roughness under a rather glossy chocolate brown patina. The devices are a lighter shade of chocolate and the contrast helps accent the details. There is some waxy crud caked into protected areas, especially around the date and wreath, but no significant signs of contact. Double struck. The first strike was normal but the coin failed to eject while a second planchet was inserted into the press and another strike occurred. There was a 15 degree CCW rotation between the impressions, and the second strike was slightly off center to K-11. The doubling is obvious on the portrait, strongest at the chin. The reverse was struck against the new blank planchet during the second strike creating an incuse reverse brockage on that planchet and leaving areas of obvious swelling on the reverse of this piece. The error is apparent to the unaided eye. Davy #05.1.20.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano 9/10/1996.
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$173 |
Lot 316 |
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1805 C-3 R4 Small 5 with Stems G6. A point or two sharper but the fields and protected areas are covered with fine granularity while the devices are mostly smooth. No verdigris, and the only marks are a couple light scratches under AMER and another above LF in HALF, but they certainly do not catch your eye. Dark reddish olive brown and steel. The highpoints are rather glossy but the protected areas are closer to matte. The date and legends are complete and clear except for strike weakness on HA and CE in HALF CENT, which is typical on this variety. Rare EDS, Manley state 1.0. The field before the portrait is just starting to display minor swelling. The strike on the right side of the reverse is clearly stronger than on the left side, as always for this variety due to non-parallel die faces. Davy #05.3.7.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Paul Munson-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:216.
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$891 |
Lot 317 |
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1805 C-3 R4 Small 5 with Stems VG7. Several points sharper but covered with fine roughness, strongest in the protected areas. No marks or verdigris. Somewhat glossy chocolate brown blending to darker olive brown in protected areas. The date and legends are complete and clear except for HA and CE, which were softly struck as usual. MDS, Manley state 2.0, with gentle swelling covering most of the field before the portrait. The strike on the left side of the reverse is weaker than on the right side, which is always the case for this variety. Davy #05.3.5.
Estimated Value $700-UP.
Ex McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions #4355, 12/7/1987:84.
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$575 |
Lot 318 |
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1805 C-3 R4 Small 5 with Stems VG10. Glossy dark olive brown with medium brown toning on the highpoints leaving an attractive two-tone look that accents the details and enhances the eye appeal, which is excellent. Very nice for the grade, close to VG10. There is some extremely fine roughness hidden under the glossy toning in the fields and protected areas, but no verdigris. The only marks are a half dozen tiny pinpricks on the lower reverse, mostly around the wreath ribbon, plus a small rim nick at RT in LIBERTY and a dull pinprick on the base of that E. LDS, Manley state 2.0, with strong swelling in the field before the portrait. The reverse is rotated 20 degrees CW. The date is bold and the legends are complete, including HA and CE in HALF CENT in spite of the usual strike weakness on those letters. An attractive lower grade example of this tough "Redbook" variety. Davy #05.3.2.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Anderson duPont Sale, Stack’s 11/11/1954:1087-Stack’s 3/1975:835.
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$1,553 |
Lot 319 |
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1805 C-3 R4 Small 5 with Stems G6. A couple points sharper but the rim was shaved at the bust tip and lightly tapped all around using a sharp tool to add crude reeding for no good reason. Retoned glossy dark olive brown and bluish chocolate with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. The planchet is mostly smooth but there are a few specks of shallow verdigris or planchet scale on the reverse, and these are visible only with the aid of a glass. The date and legends are strong except for the usual weakness on HA and CE in HALF CENT. LDS, Manley state 2.0, with strong swelling in the field before the portrait and the reverse rotated 20 degrees CW. Davy #05.3.8.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Paul Munson-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:221.
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$529 |
Lot 320 |
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1806 C-1 R1 Stemless Wreath VF25. Triple Struck Reverse, Obverse Brockage Maker, Incomplete Planchet. Sharpness VF35 but the coin was lightly cleaned and retoned an attractive glossy chocolate brown with overtones of light bluish steel. There are a few light contact marks on both sides but most of the surface distractions are the result of an incomplete planchet. The planchet is thin and wavy near the rim on the right side of the obverse and on the opposing areas on the reverse with the deepest void at AME. It appears this planchet was cut a bit too close to the end of a planchet strip where the thickness was not up to standard. In addition, the reverse shows clear evidence of having been struck at least three times, especially on the left half of the wreath and most of HALF CENT. There is no trace of more than one strike on the obverse, but that side does show some minor swelling that suggests it was struck against a new blank planchet creating an obverse brockage. The stemless wreath feature is obvious. Weight 81.4 grains, a bit lighter than the 84.0 grain standard, which you would expect for an incomplete planchet. Davy #06.1.21.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex 1998 EAC Sale, lot 61.
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$230 |
Lot 321 |
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1806 C-1 R1 Stemless Wreath. ANACS graded Fine-12. Double Struck Obverse, Reverse Brockage Maker. Rather glossy dark olive brown and chocolate with slightly lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. No corrosion or verdigris, just light contact marks consistent with the grade. These include a few faint hairline scratches on the cheek and bust plus a stronger one under IB into the hair below E. Double struck. The obverse was struck twice by the obverse die but rotated 15 degrees between the impressions leaving clear doubling on the neck, bust, and along the back of the head. The reverse was struck by the die first, then against a new blank planchet during the second strike creating a reverse brockage on the new planchet. The characteristic swelling associated with being a brockage maker is clearly evident on the reverse, especially at UNIT into the wreath below. Our grade is VG10. The "Obv Dbl Struck" feature is noted on the ANACS label. Davy #06.1.22.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano 4/16/1999 (during the EAC Convention).
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$311 |
Lot 322 |
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1806 C-1 R1 Stemless Wreath VG8. Double Struck Reverse. A couple points sharper but there are far too many light contact marks for the sharpness grade, especially on the obverse. No corrosion or verdigris. Mostly glossy chocolate and steel brown. The reverse was double struck but the offset between strikes is very small, less than a half millimeter. The doubling is clear on the wreath and HALF CENT, but the small offset makes it difficult to differentiate between a "chatter strike" or "double strike." And there is no hint of doubling on the obverse and no swelling that would suggest that side may have been a brockage maker. Davy #06.1.23.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Richard Gross 4/7/2000.
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$127 |
Lot 323 |
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1806 C-1 R1 Stemless Wreath G5. Double Struck Reverse. Sharpness VG10, especially on the obverse, but cleaned and retoned glossy dark bluish steel and olive brown. There are fine pinscratches on both sides, strongest at ERTY, plus an obvious nick in the field behind the head. The reverse was double struck with clear doubling visible on the wreath and HALF CENT. The offset is largest at the bottom of the wreath thanks to a minor rotation, and the denominator, although quite faint, reads 2200 rather than 200. The obverse shows no doubling at all, very similar to the preceding lot, and that side may have been struck against a new blank planchet creating an incuse brockage impression. However, there is no swelling on the obverse to help support that position. Davy #06.1.6.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Richard Gross 3/12/1982 (during the EAC Convention).
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$69 |
Lot 324 |
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1806 C-1 R1 Stemless Wreath VF25. Planchet Rims Partially Upset. Ten points sharper with numerous tiny contact marks scattered over both sides. Glossy light chocolate brown with frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas. What makes this piece special (or at least different) is the apparent shape of the planchet. It appears to have been struck outside the collar, at least on major parts of the planchet, giving it a slightly out-of-round appearance. However, a careful look at the rim suggests that the planchet upsetting procedure was incomplete leaving parts of the planchet upset and ready for striking while other significantly large areas representing more than a third of the rim were not upset at all. The areas that were not upset oppose each other (K-11 to K-2 and K-5 to K-7), which supports this theory, since the rims were upset in a manner similar to the way edge lettering was added to earlier planchets using a Castaing machine. Blank planchets that have not been upset have a squared edge with flat rims (Breen's stage I) while the upset ones have a rounded edge and raised rims (Breen state II). This piece has some of both. Therefore, your cataloger sees this as a planchet preparation error rather than a striking error. While I have seen numerous examples of this variety that give the appearance of having been broadstruck because the planchet was not upset at all before striking, this is one of only a very few seen where the upsetting appears to have been partial. An odd-looking piece and an interesting mint error. Davy #06.1.16.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 11/9/1990.
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$161 |
Lot 325 |
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1806 C-1 R1 Stemless Wreath F12. Fake Planchet Clip. Sharpness EF40 and quite nice for that grade except for a fake planchet clip at IBE. The arc of this "clip" is too small to have come from a half cent planchet cutter, and the rim inside the clip shows some tool marks. Also working against this being a genuine clip is the absence of the Blakesly effect (weakly struck dentils across from the clip). Glossy chocolate and olive brown with underlying frosty flowline luster covering the fields and protected areas. Davy #06.1.17.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 9/12/1992:61.
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$102 |
Lot 326 |
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1806 C-1 R1 Stemless Wreath G5. Fake Planchet Clip. Sharper by a few points but there are some small marks on both sides including several on the rim before the portrait. In addition, there is a small curved arc out of the planchet that simulates a planchet clip left of the hair ribbons. This "clip" shows light tool marks on the edge indicating it was (probably) made outside the mint. Glossy chocolate and steel. The date and stemless wreath feature are clear. Davy #06.1.18.
Estimated Value $20-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 7/28/1992.
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$46 |
Lot 327 |
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1806 C-1 R1 Stemless Wreath Counterstamped F15. Counterstamped with the numeral "3" in the obverse fields, once before and once behind the portrait. Otherwise the host coin is very nice, nearly flawless for a piece with F15 sharpness. Attractive glossy chocolate brown. The reverse is rotated 40 degrees CW. The stamp is not listed in Brunk. Davy #06.1.5.
Estimated Value $30-UP.
Ex C. W. Brown 8/19/1981.
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$52 |
Lot 328 |
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1806 C-2 R4 Small 6 with Stems VG10. Sharpness close to F12 but there are a few light contact marks. These include a dull nick on the shoulder, a vertical scratch above the nick, a collection of faint hairline scratches above the date, and a couple more over ENT in CENT. All the marks blend perfectly into the attractive glossy chocolate brown toning and the coin offers excellent eye appeal for the grade. MDS, Manley state 2.0, with clear die clashmarks at RT in LIBERTY but no crack from the 6 through the bust tip. Struck with the obverse slightly misaligned to K-10 while the reverse is properly centered on the planchet. The date is strong and the legends are clear. Davy #06.2.2.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Joe Flynn 1/17/1973.
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$506 |
Lot 329 |
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1806 C-2 R4 Small 6 with Stems VG8. Sharpness VF25 but the planchet is covered with extremely fine granularity with small patches of stronger corrosion scattered over both sides. A few of these corroded areas contain traces of reddish or greenish verdigris and a glass reveals fine hairline scratches on both sides. Obviously this is an unattractive half cent. Fortunately it does offer excellent detail; the date and legends are complete and strong. Slightly glossy olive and steel with lighter chocolate and steel toning on the devices. M-LDS, Manley state 3.0 early. A fine but faint die crack extends from the 6 through the bust tip. This crack is clearest where it exits the bust trip. Davy #06.2.1.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex William K. Raymond 8/10/1972.
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$150 |
Lot 330 |
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1806 C-2 R4 Small 6 with Stems G5. Very slightly sharper but there are many faint hairline scratches in the fields, mostly on the reverse. The only marks visible without a glass are a group of very light, dull pinpricks on the neck, a couple nicks off the bust tip, and a dull scratch down through CE in CENT. No corrosion or verdigris. Glossy dark chocolate and olive. The date and legends are complete and clear. LDS, Manley state 3.0, with a strong die crack from the 6 to the bust tip. This piece is listed in the Manley book as an example of the late die state (Cohen:231). Davy #06.2.6.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Ray D. Munde-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:231.
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$150 |
Lot 331 |
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1806 C-3 R6 Small 6 with Stems VG10. Choice glossy chocolate with lighter brown toning in the protected areas and a small splash of darker olive brown toning at the C in AMERICA plus an even smaller one under that ER. The notable marks are a tiny scratch at the left top of the T in LIBERTY and a fine diagonal hairline scratch through the leaves on the right top of the wreath. Extremely rare M-LDS, Manley state 2.0 late, with a slightly raised retained cud break over ICA. One of only two known with the raised retained cud. Plated in the Breen book to illustrate his die state II. A beautiful example of an extreme rarity. Tied for CC#7 in the Spurlock census. A highlight of this important offering of half cents. Davy #06.3.4.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex R. T. Herdegen, Schulman Coin and Mint 12/10/1973:173-William K. Raymond 9/8/1976.
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$52,900 |
Lot 332 |
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1806 C-3 R6 Small 6 with Stems AG3. A couple points sharper with a dull dent from the B to the top of the head creating a bulge that obliterates the fraction on the opposing side. Otherwise the planchet and surfaces are very nice; smooth and virtually flawless. Attractive glossy chocolate brown fading to olive brown in protected areas. Extremely rare LDS, Manley state 3.0, with a strong cud break at ICA (Manley reports 5 known). The date is strong and most of the legends are clear, the fraction and most of LIBERTY being the exceptions due to the dent. However, the second A in AMERICA is missing completely; apparently it did not strike up at all, perhaps due to the severe die failure in that area. This is the discovery coin for the die variety (see the Breen half cent encyclopedia, Remarks, page 272) and it comes with a nice provenance. Davy #06.3.3.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex W. W. Neil, B. Max Mehl 6/17/1947:2235-Joseph Brobston, Stack's FPL 1/1963-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.
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$6,038 |
Lot 333 |
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1806 C-4 R1 Large 6 with Stems G5. Clipped Planchet. Very slightly sharper but there is an old horizontal scratch under TES in STATES, a couple more through the fraction, and traces of minor roughness inside the wreath. No verdigris. Mostly glossy chocolate and steel brown, the devices a couple shades lighter than the protected areas. A curved planchet clip touches the top of the T in LIBERTY and affects the dentils right of the fraction. The dentils across from the clip are weak on the obverse, the so-called Blakesly effect that comes with most mint clips. Struck with the reverse rotated about 10-15 degrees CW relative to a normal head-to-foot die orientation. The date is strong and the legends are complete except for weakness at OF. Davy #06.4.13.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano 10/31/2000.
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$69 |
Lot 334 |
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1807 C-1 R1 EF40. Glossy dark steel brown with reddish brown toning in protected areas. A tiny nick on the eyebrow, another in the middle of the neck, and a shallow low spot under the first T in STATES (as struck) are the only marks worthy of any mention. Extremely rare earliest die state, Manley state 1.0 early, with fine die clashmarks on the obverse and sharp dentils all the way around the obverse. There are strong die polishing lines in the field down from the chin and others connecting the bust to the dentils below. (Breen noted in his discussion of die state II that an example with obverse die clashmarks and strong dentils was unknown, but that one probably existed. This piece proves he was correct. See the Breen half cent encyclopedia, page 278.) The reverse is rotated 10 degrees CCW. Plated in the second edition of the Cohen book to illustrate the early die state (page 65). Davy #07.1.31.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Thompson 6/1956-Bill Weber, McCawley and Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/3/2002:2345.
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$3,795 |
Lot 335 |
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1807 C-1 R1 VF25. Sharpness EF40 but covered with small nicks, none notable but far too many for the sharpness grade. A tiny diagonal nick in the field over the tip of the nose can help identify this piece. Glossy chocolate and steel with frosty lighter brown in protected areas. There are a couple small puffs of darker olive toning on both sides and a swipe of reddish chocolate in the center of the reverse. Rare EDS, Manley state 1.0. Similar to the preceding lot, but the clashmarks and die polishing lines found on the obverse of this example are fading. The dentils around the obverse, however, are complete. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW. Davy #07.1.32.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex California State Numismatic Association bourse 5/1984-Bill Weber, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/3/2002:2346.
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$357 |
Lot 336 |
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1807 C-1 R1 F15+. Sharpness near VF25 but there is some light scratches and nicks on both sides. The strongest of these is a light diagonal scratch through the top of the eye, another slanting under NT in CENT, and one under ITE in UNITED. Attractive glossy chocolate and steel brown mottled with some lighter brown on the reverse. Sharply struck EDS, Manley state 1.0. The die clashmarks and polishing lines found on the earliest state of the obverse are faint or missing but the obverse dentils are complete and sharply impressed. Davy #07.1.10.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Jim McGuigan 8/18/1982.
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Lot 337 |
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1807 C-1 R1 G5. Double Struck Off Center. Glossy chocolate and steel brown with subtle splashes of reddish chocolate toning on both sides. No corrosion or verdigris, only minor contact marks consistent with the grade. Double struck. The first strike was 15% off center to K-7 and the second strike was centered on the planchet and rotated 15-20 degrees CCW relative to the off center impression. Much of the portrait from the off center strike shows on the obverse and the top of the 7 from this initial strike shows under the 1 of the second date. The undertype from the first strike is a bit less obvious on the reverse, but some clear evidence shows at D-S where several leaves fill the space between those letters and the right wreath stem shows boldly under the T in CENT. Additional undertype shows on both sides, but that gives you the idea. A neat mint error in spite of the relatively low grade. Davy #07.1.23.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 9/14/1992:64.
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$311 |
Lot 338 |
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1807 C-1 R1 VF20. Double Struck with Tab Indent. Sharpness EF40 but there is a scuff of very light hairline scratches across the lower half of the obverse and a patch of shallow planchet erosion covers much of the right side of the reverse. No verdigris. Glossy chocolate and steel brown with splashes of darker chocolate brown and olive toning on the reverse. Double struck with a small offset between impressions, perhaps a half millimeter or even less. Sharp, clear doubling shows on both sides, especially on LIBERTY, the profile of the portrait, the wreath, and at the fraction. In addition, there is a tab on the rim above the bust tip where a new blank planchet slightly overlapped this piece as it was being struck the second time. The resulting tab indent is smooth, without any dentils or design elements from being struck by a die. LDS, Manley state 3.0. An impressive multiple error strike in spite of the defects. Davy #07.1.6.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Bill Weber (trade) 11/11/1980.
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$184 |
Lot 339 |
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1807 C-1 R1 G4. Double Struck with Rotation, Reverse Brockage Maker. Several points sharper but there are numerous contact marks. These include some fine scratches on the obverse, several small rim dents at UNIT, and a shallow dig at the top of the ribbon bow under the N in CENT. Mostly glossy chocolate and steel brown. The date and legends are complete and clear. Double struck, and both strikes were centered on the planchet. The second impression was rotated 15 degrees CCW relative to the first and strong evidence of the double strike shows on the face where the lips of the second strike show above the tip of the nose from the first (dominant) strike. Additional but less obvious doubling shows on the bust and ribbons. There is no trace of doubling on the reverse. Instead of being struck by the reverse die during the second strike, that side was pressed into a new blank planchet thereby creating an incuse reverse brockage impression. Subtle swelling from being struck against the new planchet shows on the reverse, strongest at the top of the fraction which is opposite the strongest part of the second strike on the obverse. The error is obvious to the unaided eye in spite of the low grade. MDS, Manley state 2.0. Davy #07.1.17.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano 6/19/1989.
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Lot 340 |
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1807 C-1 R1 Fair-2. Double Struck. Very slightly sharper but covered with light corrosion. No marks or verdigris. The date is weak but readable and most of the legend can be made out with a bit of effort. Slightly glossy dark olive with light olive toning covering the devices. The two-tone appearance accents the designs and aids the eye appeal (which is not great anyway). This piece was double struck. We know this because there is part of a wreath under CENT where the ribbon bow should be. There is no visible evidence of doubling on the obverse, but the heavy wear and surface condition can hide a lot of stuff and I suspect there was doubling on that side as well. Davy #07.1.27.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Chris Young 4/19/1997 (during the EAC Convention).
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$69 |
Lot 341 |
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1807 C-1 R1 VG7. Double Struck. Perhaps slightly sharper, especially on the reverse, but there is a small and relatively deep dig at the top of the N in CENT. Otherwise the planchet is smooth and void of any significant marks. Glossy steel brown and chocolate, possibly lightly cleaned and retoned but still attractive for the grade. MDS, Manley state 2.0. Double struck. One strike was normal and centered on the planchet but there was a second strike 40% off center in the form of an arc of dentils across the hair right of the ribbon. It is possible, perhaps probable, that the arc came first and the planchet then was reinserted into the press for a proper strike. There is no evidence of a double strike on the reverse. Not the most impressive version of a double strike, but the evidence is clear to the unaided eye. Davy #07.1.26.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 5/3/1996.
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$86 |
Lot 342 |
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1807 C-1 R1 VF35. Double Struck. Five points sharper but there are some very faint hairline scratches at D-STA, all hidden in the attractive glossy chocolate brown toning. Both sides have a few small splashes of darker olive brown toning in the mix. Underlying frosty flowline luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. This piece was struck two times. One strike was normal and centered on the planchet. The other strike was against a blank planchet positioned 65% off center against the obverse. The sequence of strikes is speculative. Since there is no trace of doubling from die strikes on either side, it would appear the impressed arc came first. But this is only a guess. What is certain is that this piece is very attractive and the indented arc is obvious. LDS, Manley state 3.0. Davy #07.1.29.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex USCoins.com 1/4/2000, Sale #8, lot 31.
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$201 |
Lot 343 |
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1807 C-1 R1 G5. Planchet Rims Partially Upset. Glossy steel and chocolate with darker steel toning on the obverse highpoints. There is a spot of very light corrosion on the eye and a few light contact marks scattered over both sides, none notable. The date is clear and the legends are readable although portions are weak. LDS, Manley state 3.0. This piece was struck on a planchet with the rims upset only part of the way around the planchet (similar to the 1806 C-1 earlier in this sale). The rims were not upset from K-9 to K-11 and across the planchet from K-4 to K-6, but they were upset on the remainder of the planchet. As a result the strike near the rims in those places is weaker than normal and mushes outward. The effect is not as clear on this piece as it is on the earlier 1806 C-1 due to the vastly different grade of the coins, but the errors are similar. Davy #07.1.24.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano 10/27/1992.
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$58 |
Lot 344 |
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1807 C-1 R1 Washington & Lafayette Counterstamp Brunk L-46 VG7. Attractive glossy chocolate brown with smooth surfaces, most likely used as a pocket piece for a long time. The half cent is worn nearly slick (the date remains readable) but the counterstamps are sharper, perhaps VG7, and show General Lafayette with the 1824 date below the bust on one side with George Washington on the other side. These apparently were made to honor General Lafayette during his extended visit (goodwill tour) to the United States that began in August 1824. Brunk lists examples of this counterstamp on large cents, dimes, quarters, half dollars, English pennies, and Spanish colonial silver one and two real pieces, but no half cents. Therefore this piece appears to be unique. Made by Joseph Lewis of Philadelphia. An important memento of American History. Weight 78.8 grains. Davy #07.1.30.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova at the 2000 EAC Convention, 6-9 April 2000.
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$2,300 |
Lot 345 |
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Pair of 1806 & 1807 Half Cents. Includes 1806 C-1 Stemless Wreath LDS VF20 net F12 for recoloring (Davy #06.1.10), and 1807 C-1 EDS (Manley 1.0) VG8 (Davy #07.1.12). A decent pair. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Sources in order are Raymond Smith 10/3/1984 and M&R Mail Bid Auction 2/18/1987:4229.
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$150 |
Lot 346 |
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1808/7 C-2 Overdate 8 over 7 VF25. Slightly sharper with a few light contact marks, all blended perfectly into the glossy chocolate and medium brown toning. There are a couple small puffs of darker olive brown toning on both sides. The surfaces are smooth except for a small spot of fine carbon dust near the dentils behind the head. The notable marks are a small pinprick in the field off the chin and a light hairline scratch under LIBE. Excellent eye appeal for the grade and the overdate feature is bold. EDS, Manley state 1.0, without any trace of a die crack at TY. The fields on both sides are smooth and slightly reflective. Davy #08.2.9.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Jack Beymer 4/7/1984-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1967.
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$3,450 |
Lot 347 |
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1808/7 C-2 Overdate 8 over 7 VG10. Glossy chocolate and dark steel blending to olive brown. Smooth and attractive for the grade with only a few minor marks. The notable ones are a dull nick on the eye extending into the field close before the eye and a shallow planchet lamination near the dentils left of the hair ribbon. EDS, Manley state 1.0. The obverse is uncracked and the overdate is clear. Davy #08.2.11.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:247.
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$426 |
Lot 348 |
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1808/7 C-2 Overdate 8 over 7 VG7. A few points sharper but there are several contact marks on both sides, including a few fine scratches on the bust into the field above and a collection of pinpricks inside the wreath. The surfaces are mostly smooth but a glass reveals some tiny pits at the top of the head. Rather glossy chocolate and light olive brown mixed with some reddish chocolate toning on both sides. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0 early, with a light die crack through the tops of ERTY. This piece is mentioned in Manley as an example of state 2.0 (JHR:1968). The overdate is clear. Davy #08.2.10.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex R. K. Ivey 1/7/1983-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1968.
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$345 |
Lot 349 |
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1808/7 C-2 Overdate 8 over 7 G6. Glossy chocolate and steel brown. Smooth and choice for the grade. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0 late, with a slightly sunken retained cud break over TY. The die crack through the tops of BERTY is clear and it becomes stronger as it progresses toward the Y. An attractive lower grade example of this rare intermediate die state. Mentioned by Manley in his list of state 2.0 examples (RSC:248). The date and legends are clear and the overdate is obvious. Davy #08.2.12.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Paul Munson-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:248.
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