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Lot 1 |
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1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Shilling Noe-14 Rarity-4 VF25. Choice glossy light steel gray with darker gray toning in the protected areas. The planchet is smooth and displays only a few trivial signs of contact. A tiny scratch at the left side of the N in NEW is a good identifying mark. The obverse is slightly misaligned to the bottom leaving the tops of IN and the adjacent MA off the planchet, but everything else is complete and easily readable. The reverse is perfectly centered with complete legends. The date and XII denomination are bold. A very nice, well-balanced example of the "Spiny Tree" type. Listed on pages 38-39 in the 2013 edition of the "Redbook." Weight 68.7 grains.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:2 (lot ticket included).
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$4,370 |
Lot 2 |
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1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree 6 Pence Noe-16 Rarity-5 VF30. Type with IN on the Reverse. Frosty light silvery steel and medium gray. The planchet is a bit uneven and there is an obvious void at the N in NEW on the reverse, but the Oak Tree is complete and clear. Struck slightly off center to K-7 leaving much of the legend off the planchet, but the date and denomination are bold. Overall quite nice for this scarce denomination. Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook." Weight 33.6 grains.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
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Lot 3 |
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1662 Massachusetts Oak Tree 2 Pence Noe-33 Rarity-7 PCGS graded VF30. Very attractive glossy steel gray with lighter silvery gray toning on the devices. Nicely centered on a defect-free planchet with clear legends and all the border beads showing around both sides. The only mark is a dull dent under the right foot of the first N in ENGLAND, and this dent caused a slight bulge under the second S in MASATHVSETS. A premium example of this very rare variety with the "Large 2" in the date. Slightly finer than the single example in the John Ford sale. Listed on page 38 in the "Redbook." Weight shown as 10.8 grains on the PCGS label.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Harry Laibstain.
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Lot 4 |
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1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-1 Rarity-2 AU50. Type with Pellets at the Trunk. Choice glossy medium gray and steel, the devices slightly lighter than the fields and protected areas. Sharply detailed and essentially flawless except for three small dents around the first T in MASATHVSETS. The Pine Tree, date, and denomination are all bold and the legends are complete except for the upper edge of IN on the obverse and the opposing EN in ENGLAND, which are tight to the edge of the planchet. A superior example of the Large Planchet type. Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook." Weight 70.5 grains.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
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Lot 5 |
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1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-16 Rarity-2 PCGS Genuine, VF Details, Damage or Tooling. Small Planchet type. Frosty medium gray with lighter steel toning covering the devices. Nicely centered on the planchet, but the opposing tops on both sides were weakly struck, and those areas show several old, light scratches. Additional scratches are visible under magnification, but they are not distracting. The Pine Tree, date, and denomination are all clear. The legends are complete except for those few letters affected by the weak strike at the top of both sides. Our grade is VF25 net F15+. Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook." Weight listed on the PCGS label as 60.80 grains.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
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Lot 6 |
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1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree 6 Pence Noe-33 Rarity-3 Fine-15. Slightly sharper but cleaned with microscopic granularity covering the protected areas on both sides. In addition there is some light tooling under the M left of the base of the Pine Tree and similar tooling to strengthen the devices at the base of the second N in ENGLAND. Perhaps this piece was holed and repaired since these tooled areas are exactly opposite one another, but this possibility was not recognized in the lot description provided in the previous auction appearance. The only other notable mark is a depression at the left foot of the I in VI. The date and VI denomination are bold and most of the legend is easily readable. The obverse (tree side) was struck a bit off center to K-11 (as always with this variety) while the reverse is off center only slightly to K-6. Frosty light bluish steel and silvery gray. A decent if imperfect example of the "Pellets at Trunk" type. Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook." Weight 31.4 grains.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex American Numismatic Rarities 8/15/2004:1 (lot ticket included).
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$1,035 |
Lot 7 |
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1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree 3 Pence Noe-34 Rarity-4 VF30. Many of the details are sharper than the assigned grade but the wear is uneven due to a wavy planchet. Fortunately the Pine Tree and the III denomination are bold, and most of the legends are easily readable even though it was struck slightly off center to K-12. The top of the 5 in the date is flattened by wear but the remainder of the date is strong. Glossy medium gray with lighter silvery gray toning on the devices. A very acceptable example of the "Pellets at Trunk" type of this tough denomination. Listed on page 39 in the 2013 edition of the "Redbook." Weight 17.4 grains.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex 2004 ANA Sale, Heritage 8/18/2004:5004-Tom Rinaldo.
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$2,128 |
Lot 8 |
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(1667-69) Saint Patrick's Halfpenny Breen-204 Vlack 4-E VG10. The "Small Letters Both Sides" type. Rather glossy light to medium chocolate brown blending to dark chocolate in the protected areas. The brass "splasher" at the crown is a lighter shade of golden tan. Mostly smooth with decent surfaces, essentially just worn. A dull, very old scratch through the top of the harp to the rim left of the crown is the only notable mark. A quite acceptable example of the halfpenny denomination of the St Patrick or Mark Newby type, much rarer than the farthing denomination. Listed on page 41 in the "Redbook." Weight 146.6 grains.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/13/2003:13 (lot ticket included).
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$633 |
Lot 9 |
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(1667-69) Saint Patrick's Farthing Breen-208, Griffee G1-2/0d Rarity-5 F15. Type with "Nothing Below King" according to Breen. Ten points sharper but the surfaces are a bit uneven and fine granularity covers all but the highpoints. No verdigris, and the legends are complete. Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. Listed on page 41 in the "Redbook." Weight 55.4 grains.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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$920 |
Lot 10 |
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(1667-69) Saint Patrick's Farthing Breen-212 Griffee G35-5/5a Rarity-7+ PCGS graded VF30. Type with "Sea Beasts below King" according to Breen. Choice glossy medium brown. The surfaces are exceptional for a St Patrick farthing, free of any hint of roughness and no contact marks. The brass splasher on the crown is obvious. An interesting feature of this variety is obvious repunching of the E in REX which causes it to read "RIEX." This feature was not visible on the Griffee specimen due to weakness in that area, but it is clear on this piece. Four were known to Griffee, and this one is clearly better than the Griffee specimen. Comes with a certification signed by Walter Breen. Listed on page 41 in the Redbook."
Estimated Value $350-UP.
The Arden Collection.
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Lot 11 |
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(1667-69) Saint Patrick's Farthing Breen-213 Griffee G42-5/5a Rarity-6 F12. Type with "Sea Beasts below King" according to Breen. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Well centered on a smooth, problem-free planchet. Choice for the grade, especially for a St Patrick farthing. The brass splasher is located at the bottom of the harp instead of on the crown as intended. A rare type of error for these small coppers. LDS with a pair of strong die cracks at the top of the obverse clearly later than the Griffee example. Listed on page 41 in the "Redbook. Weight 75.5 grains.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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$1,323 |
Lot 12 |
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(1667-69) Saint Patrick's Farthing Breen-218 Griffee G81-2/2c Rarity-8 F15. Variety with what Breen calls a "Martlet below King." Slightly glossy medium brown and light chocolate with darker golden olive toning on the "splasher" that covers the crown. The surfaces are decent but do display uniform extremely fine granularity on all but the highpoints, which are smooth. Nicely centered on a planchet with a diameter of 25mm, which is quite large for this denomination. The strike is a bit uneven with some elements stronger and others weaker, but the tiny "Martlet" under the king is strong. John Griffee, who was a dedicated student of this series, knew of only a single example of this die variety. This piece brings that count to at least 2 since it is not his discovery coin. Listed on page 41 in the "Redbook." Weight 83.6 grains.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex Tom Rinaldo.
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$2,128 |
Lot 13 |
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(1688) American Plantation Token Breen-78 Newman 4-E MS60. Frosty light to medium gray with darker gray toning on the highpoints and delicate overtones of light bluish steel in the protected areas. Clearly never circulated, but there are a few of the usual spots of "tin pest" on both sides, mostly near the rims. There is no way to determine with certainty whether this piece is an original or a restrike as both were struck using the same dies. The originals were struck in 1688 near the end of the reign of England's James II, before the "Glorious Revolution" resulted in his "removal from office." The dies were obtained much later by a London coin dealer by the name of Matthew Young, and he struck an undetermined quantity of examples circa 1828. Since the pieces struck from the Newman 4-E die pair never show the die crack present on the restrikes of the Newman 5-D die pair, you can never be certain of the version you have. However, it is safe to assume an example in this high state of preservation is one of those restrikes. Listed on page 41 in the "Redbook." Weight 151.4 grains.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex 2004 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/13/2004:11 (lot ticket included).
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$920 |
Lot 14 |
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(1672-94) London Elephant Halfpenny Breen-186 Rarity-4 PCGS graded AU53. Variety without diagonals in the center of the shield. Struck on a thick planchet, as usual. Choice glossy chocolate brown with frosty luster showing in the protected areas. Smooth and very attractive. The only marks are a few barely visible bumps on the rims, none notable. Comes with a certification signed by Walter Breen. Listed on page 46 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $500-UP.
The Arden Collection.
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$1,265 |
Lot 15 |
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(1672-94) London Elephant Halfpenny Breen-186 Rarity-4 VF20. Variety without diagonals in center of shield, struck on a thick planchet. Glossy chocolate brown delicately woodgrained with lighter brown toning on the obverse (elephant side). Smooth and very attractive, just worn. The only defects are some faint hairline scratches on the elephant and a couple very light rim bruises on both sides. Listed on page 46 of the "Redbook." Weight 244.4 grains.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
Ex 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:15 (lot ticket included).
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$719 |
Lot 16 |
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(1722) Rosa Americana 2 Pence Breen-88 (Motto on Ribbon) MS60. Attractive glossy chocolate brown with hints of underlying golden tan bleeding through thanks to the brass planchet. Sharply struck, apparently twice since all the devices show fine doubling. The only defect is a small spot of shallow golden tan crud under the C in AMERICANA. Listed on page 42 in the "Redbook." Weight 220.1 grains.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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$1,581 |
Lot 17 |
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1722 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny with Harp Left Martin 4.2-Bd.1 Rarity-5 NGC graded AU58. Frosty steel brown and chocolate with traces of faded mint red showing on both sides. The only defect is a low spot covering the middle of the seated figure into the field before her face, as struck. Otherwise this piece is choice and the eye appeal remains excellent. LDS with strong die cracks on the reverse. Clearly superior to the Martin plate coins for the variety. Listed on page 44 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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Lot 18 |
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1722 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny with Harp Left Martin 4.3-Bc.1 Rarity-4 NGC graded AU50. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with a streak of darker olive brown planchet impurity at the E in REX. Choice and void of marks except for the small mint-made planchet impurity. Nicely struck and well centered on the planchet. The small "eyebrow" (as Martin calls it) is clearly visible above the period left of HIBERNIA on the reverse. Listed on page 44 of the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Tom Rinaldo.
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$414 |
Lot 19 |
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1722 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny with Harp Left Martin 4.4-Be.1 Rarity-5 F12. Slightly sharper but there are spots of greenish verdigris on the obverse, mostly below the portrait, while the reverse is smooth and choice. Mostly glossy chocolate brown with hints of reddish chocolate on both sides. The date and legends are clear. Listed on page 44 in the "Redbook." Weight 102.6 grains.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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$92 |
Lot 20 |
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1723/2 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Martin 4.60-Da.1 Rarity-2 AU50. Choice glossy steel brown and chocolate offering excellent eye appeal. The only marks are a couple tiny ticks on the cheek and a speck of verdigris well hidden in the hair left of the eyebrow. Variety with 11 harpstrings. The popular 3 over 2 overdate feature is obvious. Listed on page 45 in the "Redbook." Weight 108.9 grains.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:45 (lot ticket included).
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$253 |
Lot 21 |
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1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Martin 4.64-Gc.30 Rarity-4 NGC graded MS64 Brown. Beautiful lustrous steel and chocolate brown with faded mint red in the protected areas on both sides. The surfaces are satiny and this piece has the eye appeal of a gem. The only defect is a bit of uneven toning around HIBE on the reverse. Listed on page 45 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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$978 |
Lot 22 |
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1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Martin 4.91-Gc.24 Rarity-5 VF35. Very attractive choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and virtually flawless offering outstanding eye appeal. And it was struck two times. The first strike was centered on the planchet and the second was 5% off center to K-2. Evidence of the first strike is obvious on both sides. A beautiful and very rare type of mint error on Wood's halfpennies. Listed on page 45 in the "Redbook." Weight 125.9 grains.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Ex Carvin Goodridge collection.
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$288 |
Lot 23 |
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1723 Wood's Hibernia Farthing Breen-172 VF25. Glossy medium chocolate brown. Nice eye appeal for the grade, only a few light contact marks from choice. The date and legends are strong. Variety with 11 harpstrings. Listed on page 44 of the "Redbook." Weight 61.0 grains.
Estimated Value $75-UP.
Ex 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:52 (lot ticket included).
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$86 |
Lot 24 |
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1760 Voce Populi Halfpenny Nelson-2 Rarity-3 AU55. Choice glossy medium brown with frosty luster covering the fields and protected areas on both sides. Great eye appeal. The only defect is a spot of shallow reddish corrosion at the base of the V in VOCE. All the fine die preparation lines remain visible in the fields on both sides. The centers are softly struck, as usual, due to the competition for planchet metal between the principal obverse and reverse devices. Listed on page 49 in the "Redbook." Weight 116.8 grains.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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Lot 25 |
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1760 Voce Populi Halfpenny Nelson-3 "VOOE" Variety Rarity-3 PCGS graded VF35. Glossy medium brown blending to olive brown in protected areas. Smooth and attractive, free of any notable marks or planchet defects. The "VOOE" feature (closed C in VOCE) is bold, and it is noted on the PCGS label. Listed on page 49 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:59 (lot ticket included).
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Lot 26 |
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1760 Voce Populi Halfpenny Nelson-4 Rarity-3 PCGS graded XF40. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown. Great eye appeal for the grade, essentially flawless. A tiny pinprick near the dentils above the back of the head is the only mark. Early die state, before any die rust on the obverse. A common variety, perfect for a type coin. Comes with a certification signed by Walter Breen. Listed on page 49 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Lester Merkin 6/12/1968:72 (lot ticket included) The Arden Collection.
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Lot 27 |
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1760 Voce Populi Halfpenny Nelson-4 Rarity-3 VF35. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown blending to darker chocolate and olive brown in protected areas. A beautiful example for the grade, clearly choice in every respect. Struck very slightly off center to K-7 on the obverse and K-10.5 on the reverse. The border beads on the obverse are complete but the tops of HIBERN on the reverse are tight to the edge or slightly off the planchet. A common variety but very nice as a type coin. Listed on page 49 in the "Redbook." Weight 127.2 grains.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/13/2003:43 (lot ticket included).
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$299 |
Lot 28 |
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1766 Pitt Halfpenny Token in Copper Breen-251 PCGS graded VF30. Glossy light olive and chocolate with slightly lighter toning on the highpoints from a very delicate cleaning. Smooth surfaces, void of any notable marks. The legends are clear on both sides, although a part of the reverse legend is tight to the edge of the planchet thanks to that side being slightly misaligned. Very nice for the grade. Listed on page 50 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/13/2003:49.
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Lot 29 |
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1773 Virginia Halfpenny Breen-180 MS60. Variety with a stop following GEORGIVS. Glossy chocolate and olive brown. Sharply struck. Smooth and very nice for the grade, essentially flawless. Variety with 7 strings in the harp. Listed on page 45 in the "Redbook." Weight 113.8 grains.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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Lot 30 |
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1773 Virginia Halfpenny Breen-180 PCGS graded AU58. Variety with a stop following GEORGIVS. Frosty bluish steel and olive brown. There are a few minor contact marks, mostly on the cheek, but no visible signs of wear. Comes with a certification signed by Walter Breen. Listed on page 45 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $200-UP.
The Arden Collection.
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Lot 31 |
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1773 Virginia Halfpenny Breen-181 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Variety without a stop following GEORGIVS. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown, about 15% of the original mint color remaining. A very attractive piece. The only marks are a collection of microscopic ticks in the field before the portrait and a light scrape in the center of the reverse. There are 8 strings in the harp on this example. Listed on page 45 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $750-UP.
The Arden Collection.
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Lot 32 |
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1779 Rhode Island Ship Medal without Wreath Breen-1139, Betts 562 PCGS graded Mint State-62. Frosty dark olive brown and chocolate with peeps of brassy golden tan in protected areas on both sides. Sharply struck and quite attractive, free of any notable defects. Most of VLUGTENDE located under the ship was carefully removed during the production process, as usual for this medal, but traces of it remain visible. Listed on page 50 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/13/2003:50.
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$4,370 |
Lot 33 |
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1783 Maryland Chalmers 6 Pence Breen-1015 PCGS Genuine, Holed and Plugged. Type with Large, Narrow Numerals in the Date. Sharpness VF25 but a hole through the I in ANNAPOLIS has been plugged and the missing designs were reengraved into the plug (although the repair work was not of the highest quality). The only other defects are two irregular pin scratches below the date. Glossy light gray and steel. This is the rarest of the three denominations struck by John Chalmers in Annapolis, Maryland, to satisfy the demand for acceptable small change. Seldom offered in any grade. Listed on page 51 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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Lot 34 |
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1720-AA French Colonies Liard (John Law Related) Metz Mint VF30. Glossy chocolate and olive brown with slightly lighter toning on the highpoints. Sharply struck and quite attractive for the grade. The only marks are some old, light scratches hidden under the toning in the field left of the shield on the reverse. These pieces were issued by authority of the Compagnie des Indes under John Law's control when the company had the right to mint French coinage. This coinage was backed by the natural resources of France's "Mississippi" holdings (think "Louisiana Purchase"). This piece was displayed as part of the "Coinage of the Americas Conference" exhibit, and it comes with the small display tag from that event. See page 52 in the "Redbook" for a discussion of similar pieces. Similar to Breen-298 but a smaller denomination. Weight 47.4 grains.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova, 2004 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/13/2004:14 (lot ticket included).
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$396 |
Lot 35 |
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1762-BB French Colonies Sou Marque Strasbourg Mint Vlack-276 Rarity-1 PCGS graded XF40. Frosty silvery gray with darker gray toning on the devices. Nicely centered. The date and legends are clear. The only mark is a tiny planchet fissure at the edge left of LUD (as struck). Listed on pages 52-3 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/13/2003:58.
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$98 |
Lot 36 |
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1767-A French Colonies Copper Sou Breen-700 VF30. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate mixed with some slightly darker chocolate tones. The highpoints are a couple shades lighter thanks to a very delicate cleaning. No planchet defects or notable marks, just a few tiny ticks of no consequence. Nicely struck with clear, complete legends. This version, without the "RF" counterstamp, is less available than the counterstamped one. Listed on page 53 in the "Redbook." Weight 213.5 grains.
Estimated Value $125-UP.
Ex Steve Tanenbaum-Tom Rinaldo.
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$138 |
Lot 37 |
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1767-A French Colonies Copper Sou Breen-700 PCGS graded VF25. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate fading to darker chocolate brown in protected areas. The strike is a bit uneven, weak on the left edge on both sides but strong elsewhere. Listed on page 53 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Tom Rinaldo.
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$138 |
Lot 38 |
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1767-A French Colonies Copper Sou Breen-701 with "RF" counterstamp Fine-15. Glossy steel brown and chocolate blending to darker chocolate brown in protected areas. The only mark is a small chip out of the planchet at the edge over the C in BENEDICTUM. The "RF" counterstamp in the center of the obverse is clear. Listed on page 53 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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$92 |
Lot 39 |
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1783 Nova Constellatio with Small US and Pointed Rays Crosby 2-B Rarity-1 VF20. Ten points sharper but covered with uniform fine roughness. No marks or verdigris. Slightly glossy chocolate and dark steel brown. The date and designs are complete and easily readable. Listed on page 54 in the "Redbook." Weight 98.9 grains.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
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$138 |
Lot 40 |
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1783 Nova Constellatio with Small US and Blunt Rays Crosby 3-C Rarity-3 VF20. Sharpness VF35 but protected areas of the planchet are a bit uneven under attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate toning. No verdigris or contact marks. Nicely centered and well struck showing a strong date and clear legends. Listed on page 54 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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$184 |
Lot 41 |
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1785 Nova Constellatio with Pointed Rays Crosby 3-B Rarity-1 PCGS graded AU58. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. No defects, just a touch of friction on the highest points from mint state. Later die state with obvious die rust showing on both sides. A premium example of the type, nicely struck and well centered on a flawless planchet. Listed on page 54 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex Tom Rinaldo.
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$1,323 |
Lot 42 |
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1785 Nova Constellatio with Pointed Rays Crosby 3-B Rarity-1 VF35. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Very nice for the grade offering outstanding eye appeal. The only mark is a tiny rim bruise over the E in CONSTELLATIO. Listed on page 54 in the "Redbook." Weight 121.9 grains.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex Stack's 3/2/2010:2125 (lot ticket included).
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Lot 43 |
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1785 Nova Constellatio with Pointed Rays Crosby 3-B Rarity-1 PCGS graded F15. Glossy light chocolate and steel with darker chocolate brown toning in protected areas. There are traces of very fine roughness in a couple of the protected areas but no significant marks or other defects. Struck slightly off center to K-1.5 leaving a few letters of the legend tight to the edge of the planchet. Comes with a certification signed by Walter Breen. Listed on page 54 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $150-UP.
The Arden Collection.
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Lot 44 |
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1785 Nova Constellatio with Pointed Rays Crosby 3-B Rarity-1 Fine-15. Five points sharper but the protected areas show extremely faint roughness while the highpoints are smooth. No verdigris and the only mark is a tiny rim nick over the E in ET on the obverse. Slightly glossy dark olive brown with slightly lighter brown toning on the highpoints. The date and legends are clear except for some weakness on the script US in the center of the obverse (thanks to minor die swelling in that area). Listed on page 54 in the "Redbook." Weight 106.7 grains.
Estimated Value $80-UP.
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$138 |
Lot 45 |
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1787 Nova Eborac with Large Head Breen-985 Rarity-6+ F15. Choice glossy chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning on the devices offering excellent eye appeal for the grade. There is a trace of extremely fine granularity in the fields and protected areas but the devices are smooth. No verdigris. The only mark is sharp, small dig in the field under the I in VIRT before the seated figure. The field before the portrait is swollen, as usual. Struck very slightly off center to K-7 leaving a few letters of the legend tight to the edge, but the date is strong and the legends are easily readable. A very nice example of the rare Large Head type. Listed on page 68 in the "Redbook." Weight 148.2 grains.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
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Lot 46 |
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1787 Nova Eborac with Figure Seated Left Breen-986 PCGS graded AU58. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown. Smooth and very attractive, virtually perfect. Just a hint of rub on the highest points from mint state. The obverse is misaligned slightly to K-10 while the reverse is nicely centered on the planchet. A premium example that offers outstanding eye appeal. Listed on page 68 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Tom Rinaldo.
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Lot 47 |
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1787 Nova Eborac with Figure Seated Left Breen-986 VF20. Sharpness considerably better, perhaps near EF40, but the planchet is covered with uniform fine granularity and there is shallow greenish verdigris in protected areas on the center of the seated figure. No marks or other flaws. Slightly glossy dark chocolate and mahogany. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-10 (as usual) but the reverse is nicely centered on the planchet. Listed on page 68 in the "Redbook." Weight 125.3 grains.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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$207 |
Lot 48 |
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1787 Nova Eborac with Figure Seated Left Breen-986 VF30 but Counterstamped "S. RUSK". Choice glossy chocolate brown. Essentially flawless except for the bold counterstamp down the obverse. This stamp is not listed in Brunk. The date is bold. Listed on page 68 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Carvin Goodridge collection.
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$219 |
Lot 49 |
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1787 Nova Eborac with Figure Seated Right Breen-987 VF30. Ten points sharper but covered with very fine roughness that does not detract from the excellent eye appeal offered by this piece. No verdigris, and the only marks are a very dull scratch in the field off the chin and a thin nick right of the T in VERT. LDS with a cud break at the edge before the legs of the seated figure. The obverse is misaligned slightly to K-2 while the reverse is centered on the planchet. The date is complete and strong and the legends are bold except for the top of EBORAC, which is off the planchet due to the die misalignment. Listed on page 68 in the "Redbook." Weight 111.2 grains.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Coin Galleries 4/10/1985:1107 (lot ticket included).
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$403 |
Lot 50 |
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1772 Imitation British Halfpenny Reverse Brockage VF25. Glossy chocolate and steel brown. The surfaces are smooth and there are just a few minor contact marks. A tiny planchet lamination at the waist of the seated figure on the normal (not incuse) side is the best identifying mark. This is a full reverse brockage with no offset (shift) between the normal and incuse sides. These error strikes occur when a planchet is struck between the reverse die and the reverse of a previously struck piece that remained in the coining chamber of the press. The date and legends are readable on both sides. A very nice example of this type of mint error. Listed on page 65-6 in the "Redbook." Weight 115.4 grains.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:525 (lot ticket included).
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$483 |
