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(1248-50) 1D S-1363 MS63 PCGS #895713

Petronella Bettesley (1248-?); married Sir Thomas Crane (1255-?) 1273 Suffolk, England. Sofie Christine Nilsdotter Tokesen (1250-1293); married Peder Lauridsen Saltensee (1255-1333); died Tystofte, Tjaereby, Vester Flakkebjerg, Soro, Denberg. Esge Olufsen Blis (1250-1290). John Grounde (1250-?); born Amersham, Raans, Buckingham, England. Margery Elleforde (1250-1290); married Peter Arderne (1241-1292) 1271 Aldford, Cheshire, England. William Madog (1250-?)

(1631-32) 2D Briot S-2856 AU55 PCGS #767957

Joseph Safford ,Sr. (1631-1701): Born 29 August Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; married Mary Baker (1637-1683) 4 March 1660 Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; died 29 August Ipswich, Essex, MBC, BCA. Abigail Clark (1632-1710): Born Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; married William Sargent (1624-1716) 10 September 1651 Ipswich, Essex, MBC, BCA; died 8 March Gloucester, Essex, MBC, BCA. Sarah Shattuck (1631-1724): Born 4 April Salem, Essex, MBC, BCA; married Richard Gardner (1621-1688) abt. 1652 Salem, Essex, MBC, BCA; died 4 April Nantucket, Nantucket, MBC, BCA. John Tuttle (1631-1683): Born 8 December Ringstead, Northamptonshire, England; married Katherine Lane (1631-1669) 8 November 1653 Newhaven Towne, New Haven, Connecticut; died 12 November New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, BCA. Sarah Felton (1631-1679): Born Stow, Middlesex, BCA; married John Darby (1633-1669) 1655 Concord Township, Somerset, MBC, BCA; died Massachusetts, BCA. Hannah Eaton (1632-1707): Born 17 October London, Middlesex, England; married William Jones (1623-1706) July 1659 London, Middlesex, England; died 4 May New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, BCA. Ann Lawrence (1632-1695): Born England; married Francis Redford (1615-1693) October 1656 Charles City County, Virginia, BCA; died 2 September Henrico, Virginia, BCA. Margaret Smyth (1631-1681): Born 30 January Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland; married Sir John Buchanan 1st Laird of Blairlusk (1620-1682) 1657 Scotland; died Buchanan, Stirlingshire. Scotland. Mary Parker (1632-1699): Born London, England; married John Hall (1628-1660) 1653 Maryland, BCA; died 24 December Anne Arundel, Maryland, BCA. Dirck Janse Woertman (1631-1694): Born 7 December Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands; married Marritje Teunis Nyssen 7 March 1660 Brooklyn, Kings, New York Colony, BCA; died 10 April Brooklyn, Kings, NYC, BCA. James Brathwaite (1632-1665): Born 6 June Hawkshead, Lancashire, England; married Margaret (1630-1691); died Cumbria, England. Henry White (1631-1671): Born York, Virginia, BCA; married Mary Croshaw (1631-1679) 1653 York, Virginia, BCA; died 6 January York, Virginia, BCA. Mary Croshaw (1631-1679): Born Jamestown, James City, Virginia, BCA; married (see above); died 3 March Pasquotank, Pasquotank, North Carolina, BCA. Elizabeth Prieste (1631-1668): Born 1 January Kingston, Surrey, England; married Henry Wilcock (1634-1684) 13 November 1638 St. Mary Aldermary; died Colony of Maryland, BCA. Valentine Hollingsworth (1632-1710): Born 6 August Ballyvickcrannell, Seagoe, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; married Ann Lee (1628-1671) 7 June 1655 Lurgan, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; died 13 October Newark, New Castle, Delaware, BCA.

(1635-36) 6D S-2813 Crown AU50 PCGS #862005

William Olding (1635-1723): born Kent, England; married Anne Kervill (1646-?) 15 October 1665 Eling, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.

(1640-41) 1/2 Cr S-2779 Star AU50 PCGS #882392

William Haynes (1640-1702): Born Chedworth, Gloucestershire, England; married Margery White (1640-deceased) abt. 1663 Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine; died Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. William Worth (1640-1724): Born Plymouth, Devon, England; married Sarah Macy (1646-1701) 11 April 1665 Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America and later Damaris Sibley (1666-1745); died 11 November in Nantucket. Thomas Howell (1640-?): Born England, married Mary English (1655-1732). Robert Cartwright (1641-1676): Born Droitwich, Worcestershire, England; married Elizabeth Orchard (1643-1676) in 1664 Surry, Surry, Virginia; died Southwark Parish, James City, Virginia, British Colonial America.

(1660-62) 2D S-3316 Second Issue AU55 PCGS #610162

John Guy (1660-????): born London, London, England; married Susannah Hall (1660-????) 14 February 1688. Judith Maddiver (1660-1711): born Purpooduck, Cumberland, Maine, British Colonial America; married Samuel Lunt Ingersoll (1653-1732) 1679 Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; died 1 May Gloucester, Essex, MBC, BCA. Samuel Woods Jr. (1660-1712): born 9 January Cambridge, Middlesex, MBC, BCA; married Hannah Farwell (1667-1739) 30 December 1685 Chelmsford, Middlesex, MBC, BCA: died 19 March Groton, Middlesex, MBC, BCA. Maria Carelszen (1660-1710): born 15 August New Amsterdam, New Netherland (17th century Dutch Colony in NA, (NY, NJ, De, Ct)); married Jacob's DeBevoise (1651-1710) 12 June 1678 NYC, NYC, NYC, BCA.

1660-D 1/12 Ec Gad-115 Juvénile AU55 PCGS #268107

Maria Carelszen Joosten (1660-1710): born 15 August New Amsterdam, New Netherland (17th century Dutch Colony in NA, (NY, NJ, De, Ct)); married Jacob's DeBevoise (1651-1710) 12 June 1678 NYC, NYC, NYC, BCA. Sarah Denison (1660?-1737): born Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; married Tobijah Perkins (1646-1723) 5 November 1680 Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, BCA; died 5 December Topsfield, MBC, BCA. (John Guy (1660-????): born London, London, England; married Susannah Hall (1660-????) 14 February 1688. John Knight (1660-????); born Beverly, Essex, MBC, BCA; married Elizabeth Shapleigh ((1652-1736). James Lewis (1660-1726): born Anne Arundel, Maryland, BCA; married Katherine Randall (1660-1728) 1690 Anne Arundel, Maryland, BCA; died Anne Arundel, Maryland, BCA. Judith Maddiver (1660-1711): born Purpooduck, Cumberland, Maine, British Colonial America; married Samuel Lunt Ingersoll (1653-1732) 1679 Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; died 1 May Gloucester, Essex, MBC, BCA. Mary Marvel (1660-1700); married William Stone (1638-1713) about 1685 Virginia,BCA; died Virginia, BCA. Evert Janssen Van Wickelen (1660-1722): born 17 June Wijckel, Friesland, Netherlands; married Metje Van Arsdalen (1670-1739) 27 February 1690 Flatbush, Kings, New York Colony, BCA; died before 2 February Flatbush, Ulster, New York Colony, BCA. Sarah Warren (1660-1761): born 25 January Roxbury, Suffolk,, MBC, BCA; married Stephen Garnett (1662-1715) 22 December 1687 Hingham, Suffolk, MBC, BCA; died 22 October Hingham, Suffolk, MBC, BCA. Unity White (1660-1695): born York, Virginia, BCA; married Ralph Graves, Jr. 1677 Yorktown, York, Virginia, BCA; died February, New Kent, Virginia, BCA. Samuel Woods Jr. (1660-1712): born 9 January Cambridge, Middlesex, MBC, BCA; married Hannah Farwell (1667-1739) 30 December 1685 Chelmsford, Middlesex, MBC, BCA: died 19 March Groton, Middlesex, MBC, BCA Richard Woolfolk II (1660-1741): born Yorkshire, England; married Elizabeth Hall (1665-1725) 1687 Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, BCA; died Abindon Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, BCA.

1686 4D S-3414 MS61 PCGS #381053

Abraham Hollingsworth (1686-1748): born 18 January Rockland, New Castle, Delaware, British Colonial America; married Ann Robinson (1690-1749) 13 march 1709 Frederick, Virginia, British Colonial America; died 1 October Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, British Colonial America. Richard heaven Sr. (1686-1738): born 7 January Calvert, Maryland, British Colonial America; married Mary Jane Blanford 1705 Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; died 28 February Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America. Anna Maria Van Leeuwan (1686-1752): born 26 April Jamaica, Queens, New York Colony, British Colonial America; married Jakob Probasco (1682-1755); died 22 December Somerset, Somerset, New Jersey, British Colonial America. Elsje Janse Staats (1686-1762): born 7 February Gowanus, Kings, New York Colony, British Colonial America; married Nicasius Jansen van Kouwenhoven (1681-1749) 3 November 1703 Brooklyn, Kings, New York Colony, British Colonial America; died Brooklyn, Kings, New York Colony, British Colonial America.

1689 1/2 Cr S-3434 First Shield AU53 PCGS #616822

Mary Johnson (1689-1766): Born Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, British Colonial America; married James Bundy, Jr. (1688-1762) 1710 Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died after 4 May Preston, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. William DePriest (1689-1737): Born October St. Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America; married Judith (1708-1796) 1725 Goochland, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America; died 2 March Goochland, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America. Mary Royale (1689-1749): Born 24 October Scotland, Chester, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America; married Jeremiah Brown (1687-1767) 1710; died 31 July Rising Sun, Cecil, Maryland, British Colonial America. Mary Wheeler (1689-1761): Born Baltimore, Maryland, British Colonial America; married Major Thomas Williams (1685-1733) 6 December 1706 Baltimore, Maryland, British Colonial America; died Baltimore, Maryland, British Colonial America.

1697 6D S-3538 3rd Bust Large Crowns MS63 PCGS #222377

John Casshatt (1697-1748): born 21 May Bristol, Gloucestershire, England; married Mary Eleanor Broyles (1718-1788) 1739 Rocky River, Chatham, North Carolina, British Colonial America; died 16 November Waterford, Fairfax, Virginia. John Williams (1697-1728): born 1 June Isle of Wight, Virginia, British Colonial America; married Sarah Pierce (1702-1760) 22 February 1725 Perquimans, North Carolina, British Colonial America; died 23 December Perquimans, North Carolina. Joseph Wells, Sr. (1679-1758): born 30 September Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; married Rachel Lindley (1698-1720) 1719 Prince George's, Maryland; died 27 May North Carolina. John Hammond (1679-1753): born 15 October St. Anne's Parish, Annapolis, Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America; married Sarah AnnDorsey (1698-1786) 1722 Baltimore, Maryland; died 23 October Gambrills, Anne Arundel, Maryland.

1698 3D S-3550 MS62 PCGS #348851

Deborah Peavey (1698-1756): born Newington, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonial America; married James Rawlins (1679-1743) 9 April 1717 Newington, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonial America; died 23 November. Hannah Tuttle (1698-1776): born May Milford, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; married John Rowe (1681-1757) 17 June 1736 New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; died 12 November East Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. Theophius Lord (1698-1761): born 19 December Lyme, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; married Deborah Mack 8 May 1728 Lyme, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died 28 February Hamburg, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. Mary Jones (1698-1743): born 6 October New Haven, Connecticut, British Colonial America; married Samuel Elwell III (1696-1783) 12 October 1721; died New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. Major John Salmon II (1698-1762) LCJ2-H28. Augustine Shelburne (1698-1764) MPW4-11Q. Edward Glew Scott (1698-1791) LZFC-RS9. Rachel Lindley (1698-1720)* L4SN-PJS.

1707 Shil S-3610 3rd Bust MS64 PCGS #616019

Thomasin Porter (1707-?): born Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England; married Malcolm Gillies (1703-?) 20 July 1724 Middlesex, England. Mehitable Kimball (1707-1777): born 9 November Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; died 15 February Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Eunice Willard (1707-1767): born Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; married Joseph Daby (1703-1767) 26 September 1724 Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; died Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Mary Wheeler (1707-1790): born 27 August Beverly, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; married Joseph Prentice (1704-1749) 10 November 1725 Griswold, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died 20 March Preston, New London, Connecticut, USA. Jane Langdon (1797-1795): born 2 April Nassau, Richmond, New York Colony, British Colonial America; married Nathan Birdsall, Sr. (1705-1784) 12 April 1726 Jamaica, Queens, New York Colony, British Colonial America; died Haviland, Hyde Park, Duchess, New York, USA.

1711 6D S-3619 MS62 PCGS #162025

Sarah Hurd (1711=1770): born 24 August Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; married Seth Simon Covell (1705-1804) 22 November 1733 Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America; died 22 November Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

1723 Shil S-3647 First Bust S.S.C. Rev MS65 PCGS #616060

1076996 | GREAT BRITAIN. England. William III. (King, 1694-1702). 1698 AR Halfcrown. PCGS MS63. By Roettier. Tower mint (London). Edge: DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI DECIMO. GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA . First laureate and draped bust, right; legend around / MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 98·. Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above; legend around. KM 492.2; SCBC-3494; ESC 554.

"1737" 3P Higley, Brass Bolen Copy MS65 PCGS #535247

Lionel Worth (1737-1805): born 19 April Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America; married Martha Mitchell (1739-1832) 1758 Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America; died 9 August Starksboro, Addison, Vermont, USA. John Rowe (1737-1812): born 1 July New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; married Hepzibah Lord (1737-1799) 26 November 1777; died 22 January Sullivan, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. Hepzibah Lord (1737-1799): born 22 June Lyme, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; married John Rowe (1737-1812) Lyme, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; died 25 April Gilsum, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA.

1745-Mo M 1/2 R Calico-270 MS64+ PCGS #670175

Jonathan Sawyer (1745-????): born August Gloucester. Essex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America; married Dorcas Parsons (1743-1828) 12 March 1767 in Gloucester. Capt. Joseph Hadley ()1745-1793): born 5 October NewCastle, Delaware, British Colonial America; married Mary Cashet (1739-1794); died Halifax, North Carolina, United States. Charity Wright (1745-1822): born 13 February Queen Anne Parish, Prince George's, Maryland, British Colonial America; married Isaac Cook (1743-1820) 1762 Bush River MM, Newberry, South Carolina, British Colonial America; died 13 November Chester Township, Clinton, Ohio,, United States. Caroline Eleanor Welsh (1745-1788): born Anne Arundel, Maryland, British Colonial America; married Elisha Riggs (1742-1777) in 1771; died Montgomery, Maryland, United States.

1756 2D S-3714A MS63 PCGS #348780

Gilbert Smith (1756-1795): born 7 January in Stonington, New London, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America; married Delilah Bundy (1758-1846) on 3 January 1783 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States; died Salem. Washington, New York. Elizabeth Bolton (1756-1821): born Boltby, Yorkshire, England; married James Scurr (1745-1820) 16 January 1782 York, Yorkshire, England; died in May Boltby, Yorkshire, England.

1787 Shil S-3743 Without Hearts MS63 PCGS #616800

Sitie Probasco (1787-1868) MW1P-4NV: born 2 August New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey; married William Woolley (1768-????).

1795 Medal BHM-399 Brass Royal Marriage MS63 PCGS #931109

William Woolley (1768-?): born England; married Sitie Probasco (1787-1868) 1804.

1795 Cent Talbot, Allum & Lee Lettered Edge MS65RB PCGS #641

Margaret Miller (1795-?) KH43-9LG

1796 Medal Washington Repub Ameri MS66BN PCGS #508309

Captain-Blacksmith, George Appleton (1896-1862); born 29 July Ipswich, Essex. Massachusetts; married Mehitable Lovering (1801-1862) 29 May 1821 Hamilton, Essex, Massachusetts; died 21 November Hamilton, Essex, Massachusetts. Letitia: born in Virginia.

1797 Tk 1/2D DH-4 Cheshire, Beeston N1BN PCGS #573918

Lionel Worth Knight (1797-1851): born 14 October Stratford, Stratford, New Hampshire; married Emily Rowe (1803-1874) 1 January 1824 New Haven, Addison, Vermont; died 9 June Starksboro, Addison, Vermont.

1803 50C Large 3 XF45 PCGS #6066

1803 Half Dollars are found with either a Large or a Small 3 in the date. The most noticeable difference between the two varieties is the thickness and shape of the top bar and serif of the 3's. The Large 3 is a fairly common variety and appears to be roughly five times more common than the Small 3 variety. The 1803 Large 3 Half Dollar is extremely rare in Mint State, with only five examples certified thus far by PCGS (as of February 2012). The finest example certified by PCGS is a single MS-64.

1804 Bank $ Esc-1925 S-3768 MS65 PCGS #206345

Elizabeth Dishman (1804-1841): born Barren, Kentucky, USA; married Walker Pettus Redford (1805-1861) 5 November 1825 Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky, USA; died Barren, Kentucky, USA.

1805 10C 4 Berries XF40 PCGS #4477

The 1805 Dime has a mintage of 120,780 pieces, the second highest of the Draped Bust series, but only two varieties comprise the entire mintage. JR-1 has 5 Berries on the reverse and JR-2 has 4 Berries on the reverse. Both are of roughly equal rarity, though the 4 Berries reverse is slightly more common. The finest 1805 4 Berries reverse Dime is the amazing PCGS MS67 from the Knoxville Collection.

1808-P JF Escudo Calico-1523 AU58 PCGS #132151

Jane Hare (1808-1891): born 21 December England; married Hammond Reason Riggs (`1806-1879) 22 October 1828 Belmont, Ohio; died 20 October Batavia, Jefferson, Iowa.

1811 18D S-3771 Esc-2112 MS63 PCGS #205637

Rebecca M. White (1811-1849): Born 10 January; married Jonathan Hadley (1813-1848) 22 July 1834 Lick Creek MM, Orange, Indiana, USA; died 15 January 1849 Vermillion Grove, Vermillion, USA.

1811 Tk Shil Dalton-5 Northamptonshire Peterborough MS64 PCGS #891690

Rebecca M. White (1811-1849): born 10 January; married Jonathan Hadley (1813-1848) 22 July 1834 Lick Creek MM, Orange, Indiana; died 15 January Vermillion Grove, Vermillion, Illinois.

1820 3D Mdy S-3794 PL65 PCGS #203931

John Jay Pittman wasn’t a man of great financial resources but amassed one of the finest collections of United States and world coinage ever assembled. He worked as a chemical engineer for Eastman Kodak Company but spent much of his time as an ambassador for the hobby of numismatics. Between 1997 and 1999 his collection was sold at a series of three public auctions for prices totaling more than $30 million.

1820 4D Mdy S-3793 PL64 PCGS #204198

John Jay Pittman wasn’t a man of great financial resources but amassed one of the finest collections of United States and world coinage ever assembled. He worked as a chemical engineer for Eastman Kodak Company but spent much of his time as an ambassador for the hobby of numismatics. Between 1997 and 1999 his collection was sold at a series of three public auctions for prices totaling more than $30 million.

1825-PTS JL 1/2 R Calico-442 MS65 PCGS #25938

Jane Bradshaw Flinn (1825-1899): born 16 September Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada; married Michael Olding Patterson (1814-1861) 13 April 1842 Merigomish, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 January Milton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

1839 10C No Drapery MS63 PCGS #4571

The 1839 Dime is a relatively common coin that can be found in most grades without too much difficulty, including in top condition. In fact, the PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census includes ten examples that are all MS67 or better. Die variety collectors can choose from nine different varieties (as enumerated by researcher Gerry Fortin), including one die pair that was used to strike both Proofs and coins for circulation. Among the most dramatic coins in the entire series of Liberty Seated Dimes is the 1839 "Pie-Shaped Shattered Obverse" Dime. This extremely rare variety shows heavy die cracks that split the obverse into three triangular areas of almost equal size.

1845 H10C MS63 PCGS #4335

The 1845 Half Dime has the largest mintage of any date/mintmark combination from the 1840s, which translates into a common coin today. This date can be found readily in Mint State, where the most common grade is MS64. Gems are scarce and superb examples are semi-rare. Th best seen thus far is a single PCGS MS67+. Most examples are struck quite well and the overall eye appeal for this date is excellent.

1861 3CS MS63 PCGS #3679

The 1861 Three Cent Silver has the highest mintage of any date in the 1860s, but this is a relative term, since the 1852 (the most common date in the series) has a mintage that is 375 times that of the 1861. This disparate relationship does not translate to the PCGS Population Report, where the census of the 1852 is only twice that of the 1861, but this is due to the fact that most circulated examples never make it to the grading services. The PCGS Condition Census contains a full complement of MS67 examples, meaning that collectors can find some wonderful examples on the market. The 1861 usually comes well struck, seldom with clashmarks, and often with rich, frosty luster. For type purposes, this is a great date, and one that offers excellent value.

1870 10C MS63 PCGS #4651

The 1870 Dime is a common coin, though it is not nearly as plentiful as some of the other large-mintage dates of later years. Nonetheless, it is an affordable date in most grades. The typical Mint State 1870 Dime is MS63, with MS64 a close second. Gems are available -- for a price - but none are known in MS67. Gerry Fortin, who specializes in Liberty Seated Dimes, has identified six different die pairs (actually seven, but one [F-102] appears to have been delisted). One die pair is Proof-only, another was used to strike both Proofs and Mint State examples.

1871 H10C MS64 PCGS #4398

The 1871 Half Dime is one of the most common dates in the series, though it is not as plentiful as dates such as 1837 Large Date, 1853 With Arrows, 1857, 1858, 1860, and 1872-S (Mintmark below wreath). Likewise, Mint State examples are reasonably plentiful, especially in the MS63 and MS64 grades. A dozen or so MS66 examples are known, but PCGS has certified only one MS67 example, with none finer (as of March 2011).

1876 5C MS66 PCGS #3805

The 1876 Shield Nickel has a slighter higher mintage than the 1875, and is slightly less valuable in all grades, mostly due to higher populations. Like most of the common Shield Nickels, this date is seen most frequently in MS-64, can be found withtout too much difficulty in MS-65, becomes scarce to rare in MS-66, and is unobtainable finer. As usual, this date comes with some interesting die cracks. Look for coins that show intense luster and which are as free of spots as possible.

1888 25C MS66+ PCGS #5520

Philadelphia Mint circulation strike quarters from 1879-1889 have low mintages ranging from 5,000 to 15,200. The reason for these tiny mintage figures was the Bland-Allison Silver Act of 1878. The Act mandated the minting of prodigious amounts of dollar coins to satisfy the demands of Western mining interests. This taxed the Mint's coining and die making machinery which resulted in meager production of sorely needed minor coinage. The situation was not corrected until 1892 with the introduction of the new Barber coinage. With survival estimates in the 15% range, circulation strike quarters of these dates were, and still are, highly sought by date collectors, and hoarded by some.

1892 10C MS63 PCGS #4796

The 1892 Dime is the first date of the new type designed by Charles Barber. As a result, many were saved by collectors as a novelty, so high grade examples are fairly plentiful today. Nearly 1,000 examples have been certified in Mint State. most appearing in the MS63 and MS64 grade levels. Even Gems are plentiful up to the MS67 level, where less than a dozen have been certified by PCGS. A look at the PCGS Condition census for this date shows examples with some spectacularly colorful toning.

1892-CC $1 MS63 PCGS #7214

Hoard coins: When the Carson City Mint closed down, quantities of 1892-CC dollars were shipped for storage to the San Francisco Mint and, to a lesser extent, to the Treasury Building in Washington, D.C. From the San Francisco Mint, quantities were paid out over a period of years, including 1925-1926, but particularly in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Some bags, but probably not many, were dispersed from the Cash Room at the Treasury Department in Washington during the same time frame, up through 1950-1953. Then came a quantity dispersal. Dealer Steve Ruddel stated that about 50 bags (50,000 coins) of 1892-CC dollars were released from the Treasury Building in 1955 alone. (Reference: His advertisement in The Numismatist, January 1964.) Historically, the 1892-CC, like the 1990-CC and 1891-CC before it, was never considered to be a rare date. Enough were dispersed at or near the time of mintage that examples have been readily available on the market. However, in comparison to some of the 1878-1885 Carson City dollars sold by the G.S.A. in the 1970s, the 1892-CC is relatively elusive today.

1922-D 1C MS65BN PCGS #2537

As a date, the 1922-D Cent is one of the most common of the 1920's, especially in terms of the number of certified examples. However, the real interest in this date comes from the fact that no Cents were produced at Philadelphia or San Francisco in 1922. Even better, this date is the "father" of the 1922 Plain (actually a 1922-D with a clogged mintmark). Collectors must be very careful with this date because of the degrees by which the mintmark disappears on some dies. Collectors must discern between 1922-D Cents with bold mintmarks, weak mintmarks, "ghost" mintmarks, and coins that appear to have no mintmark at all. The degree to which the mintmark disappears affects the value of the coin directly. Visible mintmarks (strong or weak) carry the least premium. "Ghost" mintmarks, where the mintmark is barely visible, qualify as "Weak Mintmarks", a die variant of the 1922-D, but one which carries a nice premium. Finally, the "Plain" version is the most valuable, and the one with the strong reverse is the most desirable.

1946-S 50C MS67 PCGS #6629

1946-S 50C MS67 Pop. (53/2) (6/14). Mintage: 3,724,000. Trumpet tail S. Splendid aquamarine, cherry-red, and autumn-brown toning encompass this lustrous and well-preserved Superb Gem. The strike is bold for a San Francisco issue, though the branch hand exhibits blending. Marks are limited to the rock above the AR in DOLLAR. Population: 54 in 67 (2 in 67+), 0 finer (4/14).