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Sale 98
The Pre-Long Beach Auction June 4-7, 2017
| Heard - French Colonies in America |
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Lot 208 |
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1755-A French Colonial Sou Marque Vlack-351 Rarity-1 PCGS graded AU55. Frosty light silvery gray with darker steel gray toning on the devices. No marks or other defects, just a touch of friction on the highpoints. This variety has been identified by Vlack as a contemporary counterfeit that is nearly identical to the Paris Mint original. The variety is relatively common, but this piece was struck twice and was flipped over between those impressions. Both strikes were centered on the planchet. Undertype from the initial strike is evident on both sides, clearest in the centers. A neat piece. Listed on page 55 in the "Redbook." Estimate Value $200 - UP
Ex eBay 10/12/12-Gene Heard Collection.
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$235 |
Lot 209 |
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1767-A French Colonial Copper Sou Breen-700 PCGS graded VF35. Choice glossy light to medium chocolate brown blending to olive brown in protected areas. Smooth and essentially flawless, just moderately worn. The date and legends are complete and strong. Version without the usually seen "RF" counterstamp that identifies pieces used in the West Indies. The unstamped examples were used in the American Colonies, particularly in Louisiana. Struck at the Paris Mint. The Heard provenance is noted on the PCGS label. Listed on page 55 in the "Redbook." Estimate Value $200 - UP
Ex John Agre (CoinRaritiesOnline) 8/12/2012-Gene Heard Collection.
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$306 |
Lot 210 |
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1783 Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays & Large U.S Crosby 1-A rarity-1 PCGS graded AU50, CAC Approved. Choice glossy light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Smooth and quite attractive, just lightly worn. Well struck with complete legends, and the large US is strong. A premium example of a variety that is difficult to find in high grade. Listed on page 56 in the "Redbook." Estimate Value $1,000 - UP
Ex John Agre (CoinRaritiesOnline) 6/6/2013-Gene Heard Collection.
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$1,410 |
Lot 211 |
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1788 Massachusetts Cent with Period Ryder 10-L rarity-2 PCGS graded VF35, CAC Approved. Very attractive medium brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. A choice example, lightly worn and void of any notable defects. Sharply struck and well centered on the planchet. A nice example of a common die variety, perfect for a type coin. Listed on page 61 in the "Redbook." Estimate Value $500 - UP
Ex John Kraljevich (JK Americana) 5/25/2011-Gene Heard Collection.
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$646 |
Lot 212 |
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1787 Connecticut Miller 33.17-r.1 Rarity-1 PCGS graded VF30, CAC Approved. Draped Bust Left type. Slightly glossy light to medium steel brown. The surfaces appear smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals microscopic traces of greenish verdigris in the center of the portrait. Otherwise this piece is very nice. The date and devices are complete and strong. Listed on page 64 in the "Redbook." Estimate Value $200 - UP
Gene Heard Collection.
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