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A superb Pine Tree Large Planchet Noe 1. Most unusually, it is almost perfectly round, nicely struck, a very early die state (with no cuds or breaks - and rare as such), superb color with original luster (with just enough superficial dirt to connote originality) and, most amazingly, it exceeds the standard weight at 73.15 vs 72 (the very few seen that do exceed the standard weight have extra silver outside the outer beaded border, but this one doesn't - it's just thick).
A superb Pine Tree Large Planchet Noe 1. Most unusually, it is almost perfectly round, nicely struck, a very early die state (with no cuds or breaks - and rare as such), superb color with original luster (with just enough superficial dirt to connote originality) and, most amazingly, it exceeds the standard weight at 73.15 vs 72 (the very few seen that do exceed the standard weight have extra silver outside the outer beaded border, but this one doesn't - it's just thick).
Vlack 1-A variety. A pleasing, problem-free, golden brown example of this large cent-sized issue specifically authorized to circulate in 17th century New Jersey.
Vlack 1-A variety. A pleasing, problem-free, golden brown example of this large cent-sized issue specifically authorized to circulate in 17th century New Jersey.
FROM STACKS WEBSITE (FORD IX LOT 144): 1723 Rosa Americana Twopence. Stop after REX. No stop after 1723. Br.92. Choice Uncirculated. Bath metal. 182.5 gns. Thin flan. A lovely example and a great type coin. Both sides are a rich deep brown color in the fields while the peripheries still show some light brassy yellow gold color around the protected areas. The surfaces are speckled with a myriad of tiny pits all as made. The central devices are all very sharp. There is a full border of denticles around each side. This piece is far nicer than most seen. Ex Waldo Newcomer, E.H.R. Green Collections, B.G. Johnson, F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
FROM STACKS WEBSITE (FORD IX LOT 144): 1723 Rosa Americana Twopence. Stop after REX. No stop after 1723. Br.92. Choice Uncirculated. Bath metal. 182.5 gns. Thin flan. A lovely example and a great type coin. Both sides are a rich deep brown color in the fields while the peripheries still show some light brassy yellow gold color around the protected areas. The surfaces are speckled with a myriad of tiny pits all as made. The central devices are all very sharp. There is a full border of denticles around each side. This piece is far nicer than most seen. Ex Waldo Newcomer, E.H.R. Green Collections, B.G. Johnson, F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
A distinctive Redbook variety that is far rarer than the typically seen perfect date issue. And this one is fantastic; lovely, lustrous original chocolate brown with some very faded color near the rims and a look that defies the grade on the old PCGS holder. But what is most unusual here is the absolutely hammered strike, with deep, bold denticles and full central reverse detail not normally seen on this issue.
A distinctive Redbook variety that is far rarer than the typically seen perfect date issue. And this one is fantastic; lovely, lustrous original chocolate brown with some very faded color near the rims and a look that defies the grade on the old PCGS holder. But what is most unusual here is the absolutely hammered strike, with deep, bold denticles and full central reverse detail not normally seen on this issue.
One of the nicest Ship tokens that can be seen of any variety. Totally, completely and thoroughly original, very sharply struck, with a lovely old-world patina and flashes of underlying brilliant golden brass on both the obverse and reverse. Ex Stack's May 2004 sale of the John Ford Collection, Part II, lot #265 (and there described as 'Gem Uncirculated').
One of the nicest Ship tokens that can be seen of any variety. Totally, completely and thoroughly original, very sharply struck, with a lovely old-world patina and flashes of underlying brilliant golden brass on both the obverse and reverse. Ex Stack's May 2004 sale of the John Ford Collection, Part II, lot #265 (and there described as 'Gem Uncirculated').
Considered to be Rarity-3 (though more like Rarity-7+ in this condition). Color and surface quality you never find on Machin’s coinage of any date, let alone one of these popular 1776 issues. Heritage Description: 1776 1/2P Machin's Mills Halfpenny XF45 PCGS Vlack 6-76A, W-7790, R.4. The single finest PCGS-certified 1776-dated Machin's Mills halfpenny, as of (3/09). Light tan-brown toning with minor build-up in the legends and unabraded surfaces save for a pair of inconspicuous field marks near the forehead. The devices are deliberately softly brought up to convey the appearance of wear, which in turn implies prior acceptance in circulation. Listed on page 64 of the 2009 Guide Book. (#460)
Considered to be Rarity-3 (though more like Rarity-7+ in this condition). Color and surface quality you never find on Machin’s coinage of any date, let alone one of these popular 1776 issues. Heritage Description: 1776 1/2P Machin's Mills Halfpenny XF45 PCGS Vlack 6-76A, W-7790, R.4. The single finest PCGS-certified 1776-dated Machin's Mills halfpenny, as of (3/09). Light tan-brown toning with minor build-up in the legends and unabraded surfaces save for a pair of inconspicuous field marks near the forehead. The devices are deliberately softly brought up to convey the appearance of wear, which in turn implies prior acceptance in circulation. Listed on page 64 of the 2009 Guide Book. (#460)
One of the most popular issues in the American colonial series. And this is an attractive golden brown example with pleasing surfaces for the issue. Just a couple of small marks within the obverse letters, but nothing too distracting and, on balance, this is a nice piece for the grade level.
One of the most popular issues in the American colonial series. And this is an attractive golden brown example with pleasing surfaces for the issue. Just a couple of small marks within the obverse letters, but nothing too distracting and, on balance, this is a nice piece for the grade level.
A nice, lustrous, Choice AU example of this classic colonial era issue.
A nice, lustrous, Choice AU example of this classic colonial era issue.