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CAC Approved. Plain 4, no stems. In 1804 12 varieties were produced from 5 obverse and 6 reverse dies. The plain 4/no stems variety was coined from a single die pair (Cohen 13; Obverse 5/Reverse G). Uncirculated examples are scarce but are the most common 1804 half cent variety. Brown Mint State examples, like mine above, are the easiest to find. Red-Brown examples are much tougher and full red examples are exceedingly rare. The strike and luster on my example are phenomenal.
CAC Approved. Plain 4, no stems. In 1804 12 varieties were produced from 5 obverse and 6 reverse dies. The plain 4/no stems variety was coined from a single die pair (Cohen 13; Obverse 5/Reverse G). Uncirculated examples are scarce but are the most common 1804 half cent variety. Brown Mint State examples, like mine above, are the easiest to find. Red-Brown examples are much tougher and full red examples are exceedingly rare. The strike and luster on my example are phenomenal.
CAC Approved. Plain 4, no stems. In 1804 12 varieties were produced from 5 obverse and 6 reverse dies. The plain 4/no stems variety was coined from a single die pair (Cohen 13; Obverse 5/Reverse G). Uncirculated examples are scarce but are the most common 1804 half cent variety. Brown Mint State examples, like mine above, are the easiest to find. Red-Brown examples are much tougher and full red examples are exceedingly rare. The strike and luster on my example are phenomenal.
CAC Approved. Plain 4, no stems. In 1804 12 varieties were produced from 5 obverse and 6 reverse dies. The plain 4/no stems variety was coined from a single die pair (Cohen 13; Obverse 5/Reverse G). Uncirculated examples are scarce but are the most common 1804 half cent variety. Brown Mint State examples, like mine above, are the easiest to find. Red-Brown examples are much tougher and full red examples are exceedingly rare. The strike and luster on my example are phenomenal.
CAC Approved. Had is crossed from a NGC into a PCG slab. Great cartwheel luster, clean fields, even toning, solid strike! EAC MS62. Looks to be Breen's State VI to VII (with prominent clash marks within the wreath on the reverse.
CAC Approved. Had is crossed from a NGC into a PCG slab. Great cartwheel luster, clean fields, even toning, solid strike! EAC MS62. Looks to be Breen's State VI to VII (with prominent clash marks within the wreath on the reverse.
CAC Approved. Had is crossed from a NGC into a PCG slab. Great cartwheel luster, clean fields, even toning, solid strike! EAC MS62. Looks to be Breen's State VI to VII (with prominent clash marks within the wreath on the reverse.
CAC approved. Early Die State. CoinFacts MS65B example. Only one coin grades higher in Brown. 147,672 minted.
CAC approved. Early Die State. CoinFacts MS65B example. Only one coin grades higher in Brown. 147,672 minted.
CAC approved. Early Die State. CoinFacts MS65B example. Only one coin grades higher in Brown. 147,672 minted.
CAC approved. Early Die State. CoinFacts MS65B example. Only one coin grades higher in Brown. 147,672 minted.
Cac Approved. BW-1a obverse (no rust pit). Was in a NGC slab. I converted it to PCGS and then had CAC approve it. 55,358 minted.
Cac Approved. BW-1a obverse (no rust pit). Was in a NGC slab. I converted it to PCGS and then had CAC approve it. 55,358 minted.
Cac Approved. BW-1a obverse (no rust pit). Was in a NGC slab. I converted it to PCGS and then had CAC approve it. 55,358 minted.
N-3; Noyes Die State C/D. (No N-3 attributed MS65s in the PCGS census, but 2 in MS66). This is the usually seen die state with a small rim break over star 6. Nearly all known examples of this variety have a similar rim break at this location. The reverse has a thin horizontal bisecting die crack. Lustrous medium brown surfaces with hints of pale blue color. An attractive example for the date. EAC 60. Provenance: from the ESM Collection. Earlier from Heritage’s sale of the Ohio Collection, Jan. 2002 Fun Signature Sale, lot 5402; Heritage’s sale of the Craig A. Stevens Registry Collection of Large Cents, April 2006 CSNS Signature Auction, Lot 286
N-3; Noyes Die State C/D. (No N-3 attributed MS65s in the PCGS census, but 2 in MS66). This is the usually seen die state with a small rim break over star 6. Nearly all known examples of this variety have a similar rim break at this location. The reverse has a thin horizontal bisecting die crack. Lustrous medium brown surfaces with hints of pale blue color. An attractive example for the date. EAC 60. Provenance: from the ESM Collection. Earlier from Heritage’s sale of the Ohio Collection, Jan. 2002 Fun Signature Sale, lot 5402; Heritage’s sale of the Craig A. Stevens Registry Collection of Large Cents, April 2006 CSNS Signature Auction, Lot 286
N-3; Noyes Die State C/D. (No N-3 attributed MS65s in the PCGS census, but 2 in MS66). This is the usually seen die state with a small rim break over star 6. Nearly all known examples of this variety have a similar rim break at this location. The reverse has a thin horizontal bisecting die crack. Lustrous medium brown surfaces with hints of pale blue color. An attractive example for the date. EAC 60. Provenance: from the ESM Collection. Earlier from Heritage’s sale of the Ohio Collection, Jan. 2002 Fun Signature Sale, lot 5402; Heritage’s sale of the Craig A. Stevens Registry Collection of Large Cents, April 2006 CSNS Signature Auction, Lot 286
CAC Approved. Head of 1838 (N-9). Beaded hair cord, small letters. Great Luster. Late die state. Wright’s die variety 7/G. Noyes die state 7D/GD.
CAC Approved. Head of 1838 (N-9). Beaded hair cord, small letters. Great Luster. Late die state. Wright’s die variety 7/G. Noyes die state 7D/GD.
CAC Approved. Head of 1838 (N-9). Beaded hair cord, small letters. Great Luster. Late die state. Wright’s die variety 7/G. Noyes die state 7D/GD.
CAC Approved. N-5. "Head of 36" Plain Cord & Small Letters (N5 = the only Small Letter die pair). A bold, swirling luster flows uninterrupted along light brown surfaces that have an icy, steel blue iridescent hue over smooth fields. Tinges of gold and hints of original mint red cling to protected areas of the devices. Bluntly struck, as typical for the variety (Breen pg. 209) and displaying the extensive obverse die crack that identifies the marriage. Sold on 11/05 and 2/09 through Heritage as a “Head of 38”.
CAC Approved. N-5. "Head of 36" Plain Cord & Small Letters (N5 = the only Small Letter die pair). A bold, swirling luster flows uninterrupted along light brown surfaces that have an icy, steel blue iridescent hue over smooth fields. Tinges of gold and hints of original mint red cling to protected areas of the devices. Bluntly struck, as typical for the variety (Breen pg. 209) and displaying the extensive obverse die crack that identifies the marriage. Sold on 11/05 and 2/09 through Heritage as a “Head of 38”.
CAC Approved. N-5. "Head of 36" Plain Cord & Small Letters (N5 = the only Small Letter die pair). A bold, swirling luster flows uninterrupted along light brown surfaces that have an icy, steel blue iridescent hue over smooth fields. Tinges of gold and hints of original mint red cling to protected areas of the devices. Bluntly struck, as typical for the variety (Breen pg. 209) and displaying the extensive obverse die crack that identifies the marriage. Sold on 11/05 and 2/09 through Heritage as a “Head of 38”.
CAC Approved. N-5. "Head of 36" Plain Cord & Small Letters (N5 = the only Small Letter die pair). A bold, swirling luster flows uninterrupted along light brown surfaces that have an icy, steel blue iridescent hue over smooth fields. Tinges of gold and hints of original mint red cling to protected areas of the devices. Bluntly struck, as typical for the variety (Breen pg. 209) and displaying the extensive obverse die crack that identifies the marriage. Sold on 11/05 and 2/09 through Heritage as a “Head of 38”.
CAC Approved. N-7. Head of 38: Petite Head. Small Letters, Beaded Hair Cords. (All 16 1838 die pairs have beaded cords) N-7. Wright's die variety 7/G. Unbelievable luster. CAC Approved.
CAC Approved. N-7. Head of 38: Petite Head. Small Letters, Beaded Hair Cords. (All 16 1838 die pairs have beaded cords) N-7. Wright's die variety 7/G. Unbelievable luster. CAC Approved.
CAC Approved. N-7. Head of 38: Petite Head. Small Letters, Beaded Hair Cords. (All 16 1838 die pairs have beaded cords) N-7. Wright's die variety 7/G. Unbelievable luster. CAC Approved.
CAC Approved. N-7. Head of 38: Petite Head. Small Letters, Beaded Hair Cords. (All 16 1838 die pairs have beaded cords) N-7. Wright's die variety 7/G. Unbelievable luster. CAC Approved.
CAC Approved. N-13; R-2. Nicely re-punched star 12; die cracks through much of United States and, contrary to Noyes, Wright and Newcomb were right in a 3rd crack through ES. Remnants of the initial orange red in protected regions, but the open fields and high points are brown. Red cartwheel luster and crisply struck with only trivial marks save for an unobtrusive tick on the O of ONE and a small obverse rim depression at 1:30. CAC by me.
CAC Approved. N-13; R-2. Nicely re-punched star 12; die cracks through much of United States and, contrary to Noyes, Wright and Newcomb were right in a 3rd crack through ES. Remnants of the initial orange red in protected regions, but the open fields and high points are brown. Red cartwheel luster and crisply struck with only trivial marks save for an unobtrusive tick on the O of ONE and a small obverse rim depression at 1:30. CAC by me.
CAC Approved. N-13; R-2. Nicely re-punched star 12; die cracks through much of United States and, contrary to Noyes, Wright and Newcomb were right in a 3rd crack through ES. Remnants of the initial orange red in protected regions, but the open fields and high points are brown. Red cartwheel luster and crisply struck with only trivial marks save for an unobtrusive tick on the O of ONE and a small obverse rim depression at 1:30. CAC by me.
CAC Approved. N-13; R-2. Nicely re-punched star 12; die cracks through much of United States and, contrary to Noyes, Wright and Newcomb were right in a 3rd crack through ES. Remnants of the initial orange red in protected regions, but the open fields and high points are brown. Red cartwheel luster and crisply struck with only trivial marks save for an unobtrusive tick on the O of ONE and a small obverse rim depression at 1:30. CAC by me.
CAC Approved. One die pair (N-8) for all coinage, and only 200,000 minted. Braided Hair, beaded hair cord. The beginning of the "Braided Hair" large cent series (1839-1857). First year for the new Petite Head Braided Hair design. Deep lavender and blue tones with phenomenal luster. Very tough to find in MS64 or better, especially when CAC certified.
CAC Approved. One die pair (N-8) for all coinage, and only 200,000 minted. Braided Hair, beaded hair cord. The beginning of the "Braided Hair" large cent series (1839-1857). First year for the new Petite Head Braided Hair design. Deep lavender and blue tones with phenomenal luster. Very tough to find in MS64 or better, especially when CAC certified.
CAC Approved. One die pair (N-8) for all coinage, and only 200,000 minted. Braided Hair, beaded hair cord. The beginning of the "Braided Hair" large cent series (1839-1857). First year for the new Petite Head Braided Hair design. Deep lavender and blue tones with phenomenal luster. Very tough to find in MS64 or better, especially when CAC certified.
CAC approved. Small Date. N-1; DS b; R 2. Only 3 coins grade better. Lustrous mahogany-brown with reddish-violet accents shine on the silken surfaces. Ms. Liberty’s tresses are fully struck and razor sharp. This Small Date is free from all but the tiniest tick here or there, the eye appeal is wonderful.
CAC approved. Small Date. N-1; DS b; R 2. Only 3 coins grade better. Lustrous mahogany-brown with reddish-violet accents shine on the silken surfaces. Ms. Liberty’s tresses are fully struck and razor sharp. This Small Date is free from all but the tiniest tick here or there, the eye appeal is wonderful.
CAC approved. Small Date. N-1; DS b; R 2. Only 3 coins grade better. Lustrous mahogany-brown with reddish-violet accents shine on the silken surfaces. Ms. Liberty’s tresses are fully struck and razor sharp. This Small Date is free from all but the tiniest tick here or there, the eye appeal is wonderful.
One of two graded MS65 Brown by PCGS. N3; DS b; R1. Prime CoinFacts example.
One of two graded MS65 Brown by PCGS. N3; DS b; R1. Prime CoinFacts example.
One of two graded MS65 Brown by PCGS. N3; DS b; R1. Prime CoinFacts example.
One of two graded MS65 Brown by PCGS. N3; DS b; R1. Prime CoinFacts example.
CAC approved. N-10; R-3; Die State a. Attrition not on slab. The strike definition is impressively crisp and full on this attractive Near-GEM example. A lustrous example with beautifully clean surfaces and scattered small carbon flecks that keep it from an even finer grade.
CAC approved. N-10; R-3; Die State a. Attrition not on slab. The strike definition is impressively crisp and full on this attractive Near-GEM example. A lustrous example with beautifully clean surfaces and scattered small carbon flecks that keep it from an even finer grade.
CAC approved. N-10; R-3; Die State a. Attrition not on slab. The strike definition is impressively crisp and full on this attractive Near-GEM example. A lustrous example with beautifully clean surfaces and scattered small carbon flecks that keep it from an even finer grade.
CAC approved. N-10; R-3; Die State a. Attrition not on slab. The strike definition is impressively crisp and full on this attractive Near-GEM example. A lustrous example with beautifully clean surfaces and scattered small carbon flecks that keep it from an even finer grade.
CAC Certified. Even brown color, solid strike, few dings. The grade limiting flaws are a few slight scratches on the obverse and a subdued luster, less so on the reverse. The 1846 Medium date is the rarest of the 3 1846 date sizes, and is found only on the N-11 die pair.
CAC Certified. Even brown color, solid strike, few dings. The grade limiting flaws are a few slight scratches on the obverse and a subdued luster, less so on the reverse. The 1846 Medium date is the rarest of the 3 1846 date sizes, and is found only on the N-11 die pair.
CAC Certified. Even brown color, solid strike, few dings. The grade limiting flaws are a few slight scratches on the obverse and a subdued luster, less so on the reverse. The 1846 Medium date is the rarest of the 3 1846 date sizes, and is found only on the N-11 die pair.
CAC Certified. Even brown color, solid strike, few dings. The grade limiting flaws are a few slight scratches on the obverse and a subdued luster, less so on the reverse. The 1846 Medium date is the rarest of the 3 1846 date sizes, and is found only on the N-11 die pair.
CAC Certified. N-20; R-3. Top of the brown population. Not seen by CAC or PCGS in a higher grade. A lustrous über-GEM example with lovely, pristine, satiny surfaces and original red in the devices.
CAC Certified. N-20; R-3. Top of the brown population. Not seen by CAC or PCGS in a higher grade. A lustrous über-GEM example with lovely, pristine, satiny surfaces and original red in the devices.
CAC Certified. N-20; R-3. Top of the brown population. Not seen by CAC or PCGS in a higher grade. A lustrous über-GEM example with lovely, pristine, satiny surfaces and original red in the devices.
CAC Certified. N-20; R-3. Top of the brown population. Not seen by CAC or PCGS in a higher grade. A lustrous über-GEM example with lovely, pristine, satiny surfaces and original red in the devices.
CAC approved. N1; R1. Attrition not on slab. Grellman Die State b, the die cracks not far advanced. Bold peach and rose overtones grace textured medium-brown surfaces that have been carefully preserved. CAC by me. Cool old fingerprint on the reverse--could have been Lincoln's.
CAC approved. N1; R1. Attrition not on slab. Grellman Die State b, the die cracks not far advanced. Bold peach and rose overtones grace textured medium-brown surfaces that have been carefully preserved. CAC by me. Cool old fingerprint on the reverse--could have been Lincoln's.
CAC approved. N1; R1. Attrition not on slab. Grellman Die State b, the die cracks not far advanced. Bold peach and rose overtones grace textured medium-brown surfaces that have been carefully preserved. CAC by me. Cool old fingerprint on the reverse--could have been Lincoln's.
CAC Approved; N-8, DS a, R-3---only 2 coins grade better in Brown. Attrition not on slab and zero MS66 N-8s graded by PCGS or NGC.
CAC Approved; N-8, DS a, R-3---only 2 coins grade better in Brown. Attrition not on slab and zero MS66 N-8s graded by PCGS or NGC.
CAC Approved; N-8, DS a, R-3---only 2 coins grade better in Brown. Attrition not on slab and zero MS66 N-8s graded by PCGS or NGC.
CAC Approved; N-8, DS a, R-3---only 2 coins grade better in Brown. Attrition not on slab and zero MS66 N-8s graded by PCGS or NGC.
CAC approved. N-4, DS a; R-1. UPRIGHT 55 now on slab. A hoard of EDS Mint State examples has been dispersed and this lovely cent is one of those coins, featuring substantial orange mint luster blended with light chocolate overtones. Purchased from Aspen Park Rare Coins (2/2012). Crossed from NGC (133637-009) to PCGS on 4/11/17. CAC then approved it.
CAC approved. N-4, DS a; R-1. UPRIGHT 55 now on slab. A hoard of EDS Mint State examples has been dispersed and this lovely cent is one of those coins, featuring substantial orange mint luster blended with light chocolate overtones. Purchased from Aspen Park Rare Coins (2/2012). Crossed from NGC (133637-009) to PCGS on 4/11/17. CAC then approved it.
CAC approved. N-4, DS a; R-1. UPRIGHT 55 now on slab. A hoard of EDS Mint State examples has been dispersed and this lovely cent is one of those coins, featuring substantial orange mint luster blended with light chocolate overtones. Purchased from Aspen Park Rare Coins (2/2012). Crossed from NGC (133637-009) to PCGS on 4/11/17. CAC then approved it.
N10; R1; DS-a; R-1. N-10 attribution not on slab. 7 of the 20 die pairs were UPRIGHT 5. The reverse has two strong die lines from the dentils over R of AMERICA, a hallmark of the scarce early die state. This is a lovely Mint State example with frosty light brown surfaces and traces of original orange mint color on the obverse.
N10; R1; DS-a; R-1. N-10 attribution not on slab. 7 of the 20 die pairs were UPRIGHT 5. The reverse has two strong die lines from the dentils over R of AMERICA, a hallmark of the scarce early die state. This is a lovely Mint State example with frosty light brown surfaces and traces of original orange mint color on the obverse.
N10; R1; DS-a; R-1. N-10 attribution not on slab. 7 of the 20 die pairs were UPRIGHT 5. The reverse has two strong die lines from the dentils over R of AMERICA, a hallmark of the scarce early die state. This is a lovely Mint State example with frosty light brown surfaces and traces of original orange mint color on the obverse.
N10; R1; DS-a; R-1. N-10 attribution not on slab. 7 of the 20 die pairs were UPRIGHT 5. The reverse has two strong die lines from the dentils over R of AMERICA, a hallmark of the scarce early die state. This is a lovely Mint State example with frosty light brown surfaces and traces of original orange mint color on the obverse.
CAC Approved. N-14; DS b; R-1. Purchased as a NGC coin which I had crossed into a PCGS holder before having it CAC approved.
CAC Approved. N-14; DS b; R-1. Purchased as a NGC coin which I had crossed into a PCGS holder before having it CAC approved.
CAC Approved. N-14; DS b; R-1. Purchased as a NGC coin which I had crossed into a PCGS holder before having it CAC approved.
Won through Heritage as an NGC CAC coin. I then crossed it into a PCGS slab and had it re-approved by CAC.
CAC certified FS-01-1955-101 (021.8). CONECA DDO-001. CAC 128/7. Even beautiful medium chocolate-brown toning encompass this coruscating and virtually unabraded cent. The reverse displays a few pinpoint flecks that keep it from GEM status. Well-struck and vastly superior in quality to most survivors. The most famous of all doubled die varieties.
CAC certified FS-01-1955-101 (021.8). CONECA DDO-001. CAC 128/7. Even beautiful medium chocolate-brown toning encompass this coruscating and virtually unabraded cent. The reverse displays a few pinpoint flecks that keep it from GEM status. Well-struck and vastly superior in quality to most survivors. The most famous of all doubled die varieties.
CAC certified FS-01-1955-101 (021.8). CONECA DDO-001. CAC 128/7. Even beautiful medium chocolate-brown toning encompass this coruscating and virtually unabraded cent. The reverse displays a few pinpoint flecks that keep it from GEM status. Well-struck and vastly superior in quality to most survivors. The most famous of all doubled die varieties.
CAC certified FS-01-1955-101 (021.8). CONECA DDO-001. CAC 128/7. Even beautiful medium chocolate-brown toning encompass this coruscating and virtually unabraded cent. The reverse displays a few pinpoint flecks that keep it from GEM status. Well-struck and vastly superior in quality to most survivors. The most famous of all doubled die varieties.
The Big One (FS-101 (33.3). There are not many MS 67 (98) or 68 (1) Red big ones available---but there are MORE than of the previous normal control strike.
The Big One (FS-101 (33.3). There are not many MS 67 (98) or 68 (1) Red big ones available---but there are MORE than of the previous normal control strike.
The Big One (FS-101 (33.3). There are not many MS 67 (98) or 68 (1) Red big ones available---but there are MORE than of the previous normal control strike.
This is my normal) strike "control" to compare with the subsequent doubled die varieties. 52 in MS67 Red and 5 in MS67+ red. This coin is scarcer in MS67 condition than the big 1972 DDO (FS 101).
This is my normal) strike "control" to compare with the subsequent doubled die varieties. 52 in MS67 Red and 5 in MS67+ red. This coin is scarcer in MS67 condition than the big 1972 DDO (FS 101).
This is my normal) strike "control" to compare with the subsequent doubled die varieties. 52 in MS67 Red and 5 in MS67+ red. This coin is scarcer in MS67 condition than the big 1972 DDO (FS 101).
This is my normal) strike "control" to compare with the subsequent doubled die varieties. 52 in MS67 Red and 5 in MS67+ red. This coin is scarcer in MS67 condition than the big 1972 DDO (FS 101).
CAC approved. Breen 2913; Heavy Date. Prominent clash marks are visible on each side. Essentially untoned with traces of champagne on each side. Originally purchased as an NGC slabbed coin I had it CAC approved before forwarding to PCGS for a successful crossover (and had the CAC sticker replaced).
CAC approved. Breen 2913; Heavy Date. Prominent clash marks are visible on each side. Essentially untoned with traces of champagne on each side. Originally purchased as an NGC slabbed coin I had it CAC approved before forwarding to PCGS for a successful crossover (and had the CAC sticker replaced).
CAC approved. Breen 2913; Heavy Date. Prominent clash marks are visible on each side. Essentially untoned with traces of champagne on each side. Originally purchased as an NGC slabbed coin I had it CAC approved before forwarding to PCGS for a successful crossover (and had the CAC sticker replaced).
CAC approved. Breen 2918: Heavy Date. Well detailed GEM that displays vibrant mint luster and attractive shades of champagne-gold and lavender toning. I had it CAC approved.
CAC approved. Breen 2918: Heavy Date. Well detailed GEM that displays vibrant mint luster and attractive shades of champagne-gold and lavender toning. I had it CAC approved.
CAC approved. Breen 2918: Heavy Date. Well detailed GEM that displays vibrant mint luster and attractive shades of champagne-gold and lavender toning. I had it CAC approved.
CAC Approved 22,200 minted. Frosty with excellent mint brilliance and a hint of natural color. Very scarce as a business strike. Filled 2 (not uncommon).
CAC Approved 22,200 minted. Frosty with excellent mint brilliance and a hint of natural color. Very scarce as a business strike. Filled 2 (not uncommon).
CAC Approved 22,200 minted. Frosty with excellent mint brilliance and a hint of natural color. Very scarce as a business strike. Filled 2 (not uncommon).
CAC Approved. A lustrous and totally original GEM example. Subtle iridescent gold tone with some icy blue mingling about attests to the originality. Sharply struck from a shattered obverse die. Essentially without flaw with outstanding eye appeal. None finer that are CAC approved.
CAC Approved. A lustrous and totally original GEM example. Subtle iridescent gold tone with some icy blue mingling about attests to the originality. Sharply struck from a shattered obverse die. Essentially without flaw with outstanding eye appeal. None finer that are CAC approved.
CAC Approved. A lustrous and totally original GEM example. Subtle iridescent gold tone with some icy blue mingling about attests to the originality. Sharply struck from a shattered obverse die. Essentially without flaw with outstanding eye appeal. None finer that are CAC approved.
CAC Approved. A lustrous and totally original GEM example. Subtle iridescent gold tone with some icy blue mingling about attests to the originality. Sharply struck from a shattered obverse die. Essentially without flaw with outstanding eye appeal. None finer that are CAC approved.
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From the Hansen Collection. In my opinion the only thing that keeps this beauty this from a higher grade, and CAC approval, is a hunk of organic matter under the I in UNITED (it literally has a hair in it--and it should have been removed prior to slabbing).
From the Hansen Collection. In my opinion the only thing that keeps this beauty this from a higher grade, and CAC approval, is a hunk of organic matter under the I in UNITED (it literally has a hair in it--and it should have been removed prior to slabbing).
From the Hansen Collection. In my opinion the only thing that keeps this beauty this from a higher grade, and CAC approval, is a hunk of organic matter under the I in UNITED (it literally has a hair in it--and it should have been removed prior to slabbing).
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Full Strike and CAC approved. Outstanding New Orleans GEM—in every respect! Only one better at CAC.
Full Strike and CAC approved. Outstanding New Orleans GEM—in every respect! Only one better at CAC.
Full Strike and CAC approved. Outstanding New Orleans GEM—in every respect! Only one better at CAC.
Full Strike and CAC approved. Outstanding New Orleans GEM—in every respect! Only one better at CAC.
CAC Approved. Small Date; Fotrin 103a variety; R-3. Best in CoinFacts as a F103.
CAC Approved. Small Date; Fotrin 103a variety; R-3. Best in CoinFacts as a F103.
CAC Approved. Small Date; Fotrin 103a variety; R-3. Best in CoinFacts as a F103.
CAC Approved. Small Date; Fotrin 103a variety; R-3. Best in CoinFacts as a F103.
Fortin Variety 112 (Closed 54, Die cracks Left and Right of Base). R-4.
Fortin Variety 112 (Closed 54, Die cracks Left and Right of Base). R-4.
Fortin Variety 112 (Closed 54, Die cracks Left and Right of Base). R-4.
CAC approved. Fortin Variety 107; R-3. Type Two Obverse (two lines above E). High end and just sensational! Remarkable silver-gray surfaces are original, satiny white, and clean. Fantastic overall eye appeal with some light die clashing. A full booming luster beams from all over. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and well struck. None graded finer by CAC.
CAC approved. Fortin Variety 107; R-3. Type Two Obverse (two lines above E). High end and just sensational! Remarkable silver-gray surfaces are original, satiny white, and clean. Fantastic overall eye appeal with some light die clashing. A full booming luster beams from all over. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and well struck. None graded finer by CAC.
CAC approved. Fortin Variety 107; R-3. Type Two Obverse (two lines above E). High end and just sensational! Remarkable silver-gray surfaces are original, satiny white, and clean. Fantastic overall eye appeal with some light die clashing. A full booming luster beams from all over. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and well struck. None graded finer by CAC.
CAC approved, near the top of the population. From the Rockford Collection, Part 3. Beautiful proof-like luster and orange/gold/blue peripheral toning. Could be a MS67 if not for a strike weakness on the reverse, at the right top of the wreath.
CAC approved, near the top of the population. From the Rockford Collection, Part 3. Beautiful proof-like luster and orange/gold/blue peripheral toning. Could be a MS67 if not for a strike weakness on the reverse, at the right top of the wreath.
CAC approved, near the top of the population. From the Rockford Collection, Part 3. Beautiful proof-like luster and orange/gold/blue peripheral toning. Could be a MS67 if not for a strike weakness on the reverse, at the right top of the wreath.
CAC approved, near the top of the population. From the Rockford Collection, Part 3. Beautiful proof-like luster and orange/gold/blue peripheral toning. Could be a MS67 if not for a strike weakness on the reverse, at the right top of the wreath.
Based on Breen's description (page 334) I believe that this die pair was used to make the 12 "proofs" for this date. "These dies were later used (retaining initial polish) on business strikes, still later cracking" (as seen on the obverse).
Based on Breen's description (page 334) I believe that this die pair was used to make the 12 "proofs" for this date. "These dies were later used (retaining initial polish) on business strikes, still later cracking" (as seen on the obverse).
Based on Breen's description (page 334) I believe that this die pair was used to make the 12 "proofs" for this date. "These dies were later used (retaining initial polish) on business strikes, still later cracking" (as seen on the obverse).
B-1. R.3. Small Letters. Tompkins Die State 1/3. There is no die rust around the date, but the reverse has numerous peripheral die cracks. Several border stars are weak but the central devices are sharp. Deep blue, amber, and russet border toning frames light golden interiors on both sides. A thin, faint pinscratch near Liberty's nose is the only mentionable surface flaw.
B-1. R.3. Small Letters. Tompkins Die State 1/3. There is no die rust around the date, but the reverse has numerous peripheral die cracks. Several border stars are weak but the central devices are sharp. Deep blue, amber, and russet border toning frames light golden interiors on both sides. A thin, faint pinscratch near Liberty's nose is the only mentionable surface flaw.
B-1. R.3. Small Letters. Tompkins Die State 1/3. There is no die rust around the date, but the reverse has numerous peripheral die cracks. Several border stars are weak but the central devices are sharp. Deep blue, amber, and russet border toning frames light golden interiors on both sides. A thin, faint pinscratch near Liberty's nose is the only mentionable surface flaw.
B-1. R.3. Small Letters. Tompkins Die State 1/3. There is no die rust around the date, but the reverse has numerous peripheral die cracks. Several border stars are weak but the central devices are sharp. Deep blue, amber, and russet border toning frames light golden interiors on both sides. A thin, faint pinscratch near Liberty's nose is the only mentionable surface flaw.
CAC approved. Great luster. Reverse die crack from rim near left wingtip through shield.
CAC approved. Great luster. Reverse die crack from rim near left wingtip through shield.
CAC approved. Great luster. Reverse die crack from rim near left wingtip through shield.
CAC approved. Great luster. Reverse die crack from rim near left wingtip through shield.
CAC approved. Very rare in this condition. PCGS (4)/3; NGC (2)/1. CAC 7/2. Super nice toning. Weak strikes are common, which makes this date extremely hard to find above the GEM level.
CAC approved. Very rare in this condition. PCGS (4)/3; NGC (2)/1. CAC 7/2. Super nice toning. Weak strikes are common, which makes this date extremely hard to find above the GEM level.
CAC approved. Very rare in this condition. PCGS (4)/3; NGC (2)/1. CAC 7/2. Super nice toning. Weak strikes are common, which makes this date extremely hard to find above the GEM level.
CAC approved. Very rare in this condition. PCGS (4)/3; NGC (2)/1. CAC 7/2. Super nice toning. Weak strikes are common, which makes this date extremely hard to find above the GEM level.
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O-102; The 3 in the date is sharply re-punched below.
O-102; The 3 in the date is sharply re-punched below.
O-102; The 3 in the date is sharply re-punched below.
O-102; The 3 in the date is sharply re-punched below.
O-102; The 3 in the date is sharply re-punched below.
CAC Approved. Outstanding luster! Won through Heritage as an NGC coin with a CAC stamp. I crossed it into a PCGS holder and had CAC re-approve it.
CAC Approved. Outstanding luster! Won through Heritage as an NGC coin with a CAC stamp. I crossed it into a PCGS holder and had CAC re-approve it.
CAC Approved. Outstanding luster! Won through Heritage as an NGC coin with a CAC stamp. I crossed it into a PCGS holder and had CAC re-approve it.
Was an MS66 in and NGC holder. I sent it to PCGS and the crossed it over and also upgraded it to a 66+
Was an MS66 in and NGC holder. I sent it to PCGS and the crossed it over and also upgraded it to a 66+
Was an MS66 in and NGC holder. I sent it to PCGS and the crossed it over and also upgraded it to a 66+
VERY few out there in MS 67, zero total in a higher grade: 18 in MS67, 1 better.
VERY few out there in MS 67, zero total in a higher grade: 18 in MS67, 1 better.
VERY few out there in MS 67, zero total in a higher grade: 18 in MS67, 1 better.
CAC Certified. OC-6 Low; R.3. The date is re-punched, and a fine line connects the D in GOD to the eagle’s head. This beautiful and lustrous near GEM is on the cusp of a conditional rarity (only 5 coins have been certified by CAC that are numerically higher (4 in MS65 1 in MS66).
CAC Certified. OC-6 Low; R.3. The date is re-punched, and a fine line connects the D in GOD to the eagle’s head. This beautiful and lustrous near GEM is on the cusp of a conditional rarity (only 5 coins have been certified by CAC that are numerically higher (4 in MS65 1 in MS66).
CAC Certified. OC-6 Low; R.3. The date is re-punched, and a fine line connects the D in GOD to the eagle’s head. This beautiful and lustrous near GEM is on the cusp of a conditional rarity (only 5 coins have been certified by CAC that are numerically higher (4 in MS65 1 in MS66).
CAC Certified. OC-6 Low; R.3. The date is re-punched, and a fine line connects the D in GOD to the eagle’s head. This beautiful and lustrous near GEM is on the cusp of a conditional rarity (only 5 coins have been certified by CAC that are numerically higher (4 in MS65 1 in MS66).
CAC certified. With only four coins finer, this beauty ranks among the finest examples available to collectors. Sharply struck throughout, the devices are crisp, and the satiny luster is flawlessly drenched on both sides. The eye appeal is simply stunning.
CAC certified. With only four coins finer, this beauty ranks among the finest examples available to collectors. Sharply struck throughout, the devices are crisp, and the satiny luster is flawlessly drenched on both sides. The eye appeal is simply stunning.
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CAC. Boldly defined. Both sides have brilliant and frosty silver luster with light gold toning.
CAC certified. Tripled die obverse. Frosty silver surfaces beneath light gold and iridescent toning.
CAC certified. Well struck and supremely lustrous, with lovely light gold, steel-green, and pink toning. Nearly blemish free.
Should be CAC. Lustrous light brown with subtle overtones of bluish steel, particularly on the obverse. Traces of mint red remain on the obverse and at least 5% on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny, and the eye appeal excellent. Just a few microscopic marks, including a spec of dark toning in the field under the chin, some hairlines at stars 12 & 13, and at the feet of the second A in America. MDS with very fine flowlines. The center dot is tiny but visible. EAC MS60 but it has the eye appeal of a higher grade.
Should be CAC. Lustrous light brown with subtle overtones of bluish steel, particularly on the obverse. Traces of mint red remain on the obverse and at least 5% on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny, and the eye appeal excellent. Just a few microscopic marks, including a spec of dark toning in the field under the chin, some hairlines at stars 12 & 13, and at the feet of the second A in America. MDS with very fine flowlines. The center dot is tiny but visible. EAC MS60 but it has the eye appeal of a higher grade.
Should be CAC. Lustrous light brown with subtle overtones of bluish steel, particularly on the obverse. Traces of mint red remain on the obverse and at least 5% on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny, and the eye appeal excellent. Just a few microscopic marks, including a spec of dark toning in the field under the chin, some hairlines at stars 12 & 13, and at the feet of the second A in America. MDS with very fine flowlines. The center dot is tiny but visible. EAC MS60 but it has the eye appeal of a higher grade.
Should be CAC. Lustrous light brown with subtle overtones of bluish steel, particularly on the obverse. Traces of mint red remain on the obverse and at least 5% on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny, and the eye appeal excellent. Just a few microscopic marks, including a spec of dark toning in the field under the chin, some hairlines at stars 12 & 13, and at the feet of the second A in America. MDS with very fine flowlines. The center dot is tiny but visible. EAC MS60 but it has the eye appeal of a higher grade.
CAC Approved. Choice lustrous medium steel brown and light olive with a third of the mint red remaining on both sides. The only notable marks, and they are trivial, are a small puff of darker bluish steel toning at the dentil tips right of star 11 and faint traces of an old fingerprint on the front of the face. MDS. The die cracks on the reverse are clear (an un-cracked example is unknown) and fine die clash marks are visible on both sides. Not seen by Noyes or Bland. The N3 attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the label. Tied for finest RB of the variety at both services. Ex Heritage 1991 Spring ANA Sale, lot 92 (lot ticket included).
CAC Approved. Choice lustrous medium steel brown and light olive with a third of the mint red remaining on both sides. The only notable marks, and they are trivial, are a small puff of darker bluish steel toning at the dentil tips right of star 11 and faint traces of an old fingerprint on the front of the face. MDS. The die cracks on the reverse are clear (an un-cracked example is unknown) and fine die clash marks are visible on both sides. Not seen by Noyes or Bland. The N3 attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the label. Tied for finest RB of the variety at both services. Ex Heritage 1991 Spring ANA Sale, lot 92 (lot ticket included).
CAC Approved. Choice lustrous medium steel brown and light olive with a third of the mint red remaining on both sides. The only notable marks, and they are trivial, are a small puff of darker bluish steel toning at the dentil tips right of star 11 and faint traces of an old fingerprint on the front of the face. MDS. The die cracks on the reverse are clear (an un-cracked example is unknown) and fine die clash marks are visible on both sides. Not seen by Noyes or Bland. The N3 attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the label. Tied for finest RB of the variety at both services. Ex Heritage 1991 Spring ANA Sale, lot 92 (lot ticket included).
Top of the PCGS population. Good luck finding one of these in MS66 Red (there are currently only 4 with none better). In fact, they are as scarce as the FS-104!
Top of the PCGS population. Good luck finding one of these in MS66 Red (there are currently only 4 with none better). In fact, they are as scarce as the FS-104!
Top of the PCGS population. Good luck finding one of these in MS66 Red (there are currently only 4 with none better). In fact, they are as scarce as the FS-104!
There are currently 14 107s in MS66 RED, with just one better (MS67).
There are currently 14 107s in MS66 RED, with just one better (MS67).
There are currently 14 107s in MS66 RED, with just one better (MS67).
There are 42 in MS66 RED, with just one better (in MS66+). Brought raw and had PCGS slab it.
There are 42 in MS66 RED, with just one better (in MS66+). Brought raw and had PCGS slab it.
There are 42 in MS66 RED, with just one better (in MS66+). Brought raw and had PCGS slab it.
There are 42 in MS66 RED, with just one better (in MS66+). Brought raw and had PCGS slab it.