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1806 Draped Bust Half Cent, PCGS VF30 BN, Small 6 No Stems variety. Paid $238.35 at eBay 7/29/2012
1806 Draped Bust Half Cent, PCGS VF30 BN, Small 6 No Stems variety. Paid $238.35 at eBay 7/29/2012
1806 Draped Bust Half Cent, PCGS VF30 BN, Small 6 No Stems variety. Paid $238.35 at eBay 7/29/2012
1806 Draped Bust Half Cent, PCGS VF30 BN, Small 6 No Stems variety. Paid $238.35 at eBay 7/29/2012
1806 Draped Bust Half Cent, PCGS VF30 BN, Small 6 No Stems variety. Paid $238.35 at eBay 7/29/2012
1805 Draped Bust Large Cent, S-267 R1 PCGS graded AU53. M-LDS, Breen state III, with a dull die crack through the top of AME and dull die clashmarks on both sides. Glossy steel brown with frosty lighter brown and tan in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent, but there are a few light contact marks. The notable ones are a fine scratch at LIB and a few very light scratches left of the eye. None of these marks is visible to the unaided eye. Our grade is EF40. The S-267 attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS #36427 (variety S-267). Pop 2; 11 graded higher at PCGS for the variety, 10 in MSBN, 1 in MSRB. Estimated value $2,000 - UP. PCGS retail value $3,000 at time of purchase 9/13/2020. Provenance: Ex Douglas F. Bird-Bob Willoughby Collection. Sold as lot 396 in Pre-Long Beach Auction #117 on 9/13/2020 by Ira & Larry Goldberg auctioneers for successful high bid of $1500 + 20% commission + 1% shipping = $1,815 total Few surviving Draped Bust cents offer the strong eye appeal of this lovely AU premium example. The devices are boldy defined, and the surfaces are attractive for a lightly circulated Draped Bust cent. The reverse has an exceptionally nice 2-tone appearance. This exquisite example will appeal to collectors of high grade type coins, and early copper specialists. Variety die state S-267, which is one of 3 die marriages known from the 2 obverses and 2 reverses used. This is the Blunt 1 obverse of the 1805 issue, paired with the reverse die on which the highest leaf in the wreath is under the left side of the final S of STATES. The S-267 variety is similar in overall rarity to S-269, both of which are a bit more plentiful than S-268, the only other die marriage known for this issue. The S-268 is slightly scarcer. Total mintage 941,116 in Philadelphia, but few examples survive in nice collectible condition. At time of purchase, only 150 examples are known to be graded in AU or better condition by PCGS or NGC. The total surviving PCGS population for all 1805 large cents in all grades combined was 378, of which 16 were of the same grade as this coin (AU53), and 61 of higher grade. Only 28 examples with PCGS labels specifically mentioning the S-267 variety attribution. At NGC, an additional 189 cents from 1805 had been graded (all conditions combined), of which 9 were AU53, and 45 of higher grade. In total, there are only 50 known mint state examples from 1805 (53 PCGS; 17 NGC), and only 100 examples in AU condition (58 PCGS; 42 NGC)
1805 Draped Bust Large Cent, S-267 R1 PCGS graded AU53. M-LDS, Breen state III, with a dull die crack through the top of AME and dull die clashmarks on both sides. Glossy steel brown with frosty lighter brown and tan in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent, but there are a few light contact marks. The notable ones are a fine scratch at LIB and a few very light scratches left of the eye. None of these marks is visible to the unaided eye. Our grade is EF40. The S-267 attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS #36427 (variety S-267). Pop 2; 11 graded higher at PCGS for the variety, 10 in MSBN, 1 in MSRB. Estimated value $2,000 - UP. PCGS retail value $3,000 at time of purchase 9/13/2020. Provenance: Ex Douglas F. Bird-Bob Willoughby Collection. Sold as lot 396 in Pre-Long Beach Auction #117 on 9/13/2020 by Ira & Larry Goldberg auctioneers for successful high bid of $1500 + 20% commission + 1% shipping = $1,815 total Few surviving Draped Bust cents offer the strong eye appeal of this lovely AU premium example. The devices are boldy defined, and the surfaces are attractive for a lightly circulated Draped Bust cent. The reverse has an exceptionally nice 2-tone appearance. This exquisite example will appeal to collectors of high grade type coins, and early copper specialists. Variety die state S-267, which is one of 3 die marriages known from the 2 obverses and 2 reverses used. This is the Blunt 1 obverse of the 1805 issue, paired with the reverse die on which the highest leaf in the wreath is under the left side of the final S of STATES. The S-267 variety is similar in overall rarity to S-269, both of which are a bit more plentiful than S-268, the only other die marriage known for this issue. The S-268 is slightly scarcer. Total mintage 941,116 in Philadelphia, but few examples survive in nice collectible condition. At time of purchase, only 150 examples are known to be graded in AU or better condition by PCGS or NGC. The total surviving PCGS population for all 1805 large cents in all grades combined was 378, of which 16 were of the same grade as this coin (AU53), and 61 of higher grade. Only 28 examples with PCGS labels specifically mentioning the S-267 variety attribution. At NGC, an additional 189 cents from 1805 had been graded (all conditions combined), of which 9 were AU53, and 45 of higher grade. In total, there are only 50 known mint state examples from 1805 (53 PCGS; 17 NGC), and only 100 examples in AU condition (58 PCGS; 42 NGC)
1805 Draped Bust Large Cent, S-267 R1 PCGS graded AU53. M-LDS, Breen state III, with a dull die crack through the top of AME and dull die clashmarks on both sides. Glossy steel brown with frosty lighter brown and tan in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent, but there are a few light contact marks. The notable ones are a fine scratch at LIB and a few very light scratches left of the eye. None of these marks is visible to the unaided eye. Our grade is EF40. The S-267 attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS #36427 (variety S-267). Pop 2; 11 graded higher at PCGS for the variety, 10 in MSBN, 1 in MSRB. Estimated value $2,000 - UP. PCGS retail value $3,000 at time of purchase 9/13/2020. Provenance: Ex Douglas F. Bird-Bob Willoughby Collection. Sold as lot 396 in Pre-Long Beach Auction #117 on 9/13/2020 by Ira & Larry Goldberg auctioneers for successful high bid of $1500 + 20% commission + 1% shipping = $1,815 total Few surviving Draped Bust cents offer the strong eye appeal of this lovely AU premium example. The devices are boldy defined, and the surfaces are attractive for a lightly circulated Draped Bust cent. The reverse has an exceptionally nice 2-tone appearance. This exquisite example will appeal to collectors of high grade type coins, and early copper specialists. Variety die state S-267, which is one of 3 die marriages known from the 2 obverses and 2 reverses used. This is the Blunt 1 obverse of the 1805 issue, paired with the reverse die on which the highest leaf in the wreath is under the left side of the final S of STATES. The S-267 variety is similar in overall rarity to S-269, both of which are a bit more plentiful than S-268, the only other die marriage known for this issue. The S-268 is slightly scarcer. Total mintage 941,116 in Philadelphia, but few examples survive in nice collectible condition. At time of purchase, only 150 examples are known to be graded in AU or better condition by PCGS or NGC. The total surviving PCGS population for all 1805 large cents in all grades combined was 378, of which 16 were of the same grade as this coin (AU53), and 61 of higher grade. Only 28 examples with PCGS labels specifically mentioning the S-267 variety attribution. At NGC, an additional 189 cents from 1805 had been graded (all conditions combined), of which 9 were AU53, and 45 of higher grade. In total, there are only 50 known mint state examples from 1805 (53 PCGS; 17 NGC), and only 100 examples in AU condition (58 PCGS; 42 NGC)
1805 Draped Bust Large Cent, S-267 R1 PCGS graded AU53. M-LDS, Breen state III, with a dull die crack through the top of AME and dull die clashmarks on both sides. Glossy steel brown with frosty lighter brown and tan in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent, but there are a few light contact marks. The notable ones are a fine scratch at LIB and a few very light scratches left of the eye. None of these marks is visible to the unaided eye. Our grade is EF40. The S-267 attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS #36427 (variety S-267). Pop 2; 11 graded higher at PCGS for the variety, 10 in MSBN, 1 in MSRB. Estimated value $2,000 - UP. PCGS retail value $3,000 at time of purchase 9/13/2020. Provenance: Ex Douglas F. Bird-Bob Willoughby Collection. Sold as lot 396 in Pre-Long Beach Auction #117 on 9/13/2020 by Ira & Larry Goldberg auctioneers for successful high bid of $1500 + 20% commission + 1% shipping = $1,815 total Few surviving Draped Bust cents offer the strong eye appeal of this lovely AU premium example. The devices are boldy defined, and the surfaces are attractive for a lightly circulated Draped Bust cent. The reverse has an exceptionally nice 2-tone appearance. This exquisite example will appeal to collectors of high grade type coins, and early copper specialists. Variety die state S-267, which is one of 3 die marriages known from the 2 obverses and 2 reverses used. This is the Blunt 1 obverse of the 1805 issue, paired with the reverse die on which the highest leaf in the wreath is under the left side of the final S of STATES. The S-267 variety is similar in overall rarity to S-269, both of which are a bit more plentiful than S-268, the only other die marriage known for this issue. The S-268 is slightly scarcer. Total mintage 941,116 in Philadelphia, but few examples survive in nice collectible condition. At time of purchase, only 150 examples are known to be graded in AU or better condition by PCGS or NGC. The total surviving PCGS population for all 1805 large cents in all grades combined was 378, of which 16 were of the same grade as this coin (AU53), and 61 of higher grade. Only 28 examples with PCGS labels specifically mentioning the S-267 variety attribution. At NGC, an additional 189 cents from 1805 had been graded (all conditions combined), of which 9 were AU53, and 45 of higher grade. In total, there are only 50 known mint state examples from 1805 (53 PCGS; 17 NGC), and only 100 examples in AU condition (58 PCGS; 42 NGC)
1805 Draped Bust Large Cent, S-267 R1 PCGS graded AU53. M-LDS, Breen state III, with a dull die crack through the top of AME and dull die clashmarks on both sides. Glossy steel brown with frosty lighter brown and tan in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent, but there are a few light contact marks. The notable ones are a fine scratch at LIB and a few very light scratches left of the eye. None of these marks is visible to the unaided eye. Our grade is EF40. The S-267 attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS #36427 (variety S-267). Pop 2; 11 graded higher at PCGS for the variety, 10 in MSBN, 1 in MSRB. Estimated value $2,000 - UP. PCGS retail value $3,000 at time of purchase 9/13/2020. Provenance: Ex Douglas F. Bird-Bob Willoughby Collection. Sold as lot 396 in Pre-Long Beach Auction #117 on 9/13/2020 by Ira & Larry Goldberg auctioneers for successful high bid of $1500 + 20% commission + 1% shipping = $1,815 total Few surviving Draped Bust cents offer the strong eye appeal of this lovely AU premium example. The devices are boldy defined, and the surfaces are attractive for a lightly circulated Draped Bust cent. The reverse has an exceptionally nice 2-tone appearance. This exquisite example will appeal to collectors of high grade type coins, and early copper specialists. Variety die state S-267, which is one of 3 die marriages known from the 2 obverses and 2 reverses used. This is the Blunt 1 obverse of the 1805 issue, paired with the reverse die on which the highest leaf in the wreath is under the left side of the final S of STATES. The S-267 variety is similar in overall rarity to S-269, both of which are a bit more plentiful than S-268, the only other die marriage known for this issue. The S-268 is slightly scarcer. Total mintage 941,116 in Philadelphia, but few examples survive in nice collectible condition. At time of purchase, only 150 examples are known to be graded in AU or better condition by PCGS or NGC. The total surviving PCGS population for all 1805 large cents in all grades combined was 378, of which 16 were of the same grade as this coin (AU53), and 61 of higher grade. Only 28 examples with PCGS labels specifically mentioning the S-267 variety attribution. At NGC, an additional 189 cents from 1805 had been graded (all conditions combined), of which 9 were AU53, and 45 of higher grade. In total, there are only 50 known mint state examples from 1805 (53 PCGS; 17 NGC), and only 100 examples in AU condition (58 PCGS; 42 NGC)
1851 Braided Hair Large Cent, PCGS MS62 RB (Red Brown). Bargained down from $275 to $250 cash at Ft Washington coin show 12/28/2014
1851 Braided Hair Large Cent, PCGS MS62 RB (Red Brown). Bargained down from $275 to $250 cash at Ft Washington coin show 12/28/2014
1851 Braided Hair Large Cent, PCGS MS62 RB (Red Brown). Bargained down from $275 to $250 cash at Ft Washington coin show 12/28/2014
1857 Flying Eagle Cent, PCGS MS62. Popular type coin. Paid $500 at eBay 2/24/2012
1857 Flying Eagle Cent, PCGS MS62. Popular type coin. Paid $500 at eBay 2/24/2012
1857 Flying Eagle Cent, PCGS MS62. Popular type coin. Paid $500 at eBay 2/24/2012
1857 Flying Eagle Cent, PCGS MS62. Popular type coin. Paid $500 at eBay 2/24/2012
1857 Flying Eagle Cent, PCGS MS62. Popular type coin. Paid $500 at eBay 2/24/2012
1864 Indian Cent, PCGS MS63, copper-nickel type coin. Paid $276.03 at eBay 8/30/2012. This same coin had previously sold for $306 at Heritage auctions 8/2/2012, so I bought it below the dealer's cost
1864 Indian Cent, PCGS MS63, copper-nickel type coin. Paid $276.03 at eBay 8/30/2012. This same coin had previously sold for $306 at Heritage auctions 8/2/2012, so I bought it below the dealer's cost
1864 Indian Cent, PCGS MS63, copper-nickel type coin. Paid $276.03 at eBay 8/30/2012. This same coin had previously sold for $306 at Heritage auctions 8/2/2012, so I bought it below the dealer's cost
1864 Indian Cent, PCGS MS63, copper-nickel type coin. Paid $276.03 at eBay 8/30/2012. This same coin had previously sold for $306 at Heritage auctions 8/2/2012, so I bought it below the dealer's cost
1864 Indian Cent, PCGS MS63, copper-nickel type coin. Paid $276.03 at eBay 8/30/2012. This same coin had previously sold for $306 at Heritage auctions 8/2/2012, so I bought it below the dealer's cost
1864 Indian Cent, PCGS MS63, copper-nickel type coin. Paid $276.03 at eBay 8/30/2012. This same coin had previously sold for $306 at Heritage auctions 8/2/2012, so I bought it below the dealer's cost
1881 Indian Cent, PCGS MS63 BN. Purchased $125 cash from Virginia coin dealer Angel Dee (www.angeldees.com) at the Baltimore coin show 10/28/2022. Selected as nice problem-free coin with homogeneous lighter brown color than typical. Paid full PCGS retail value. No bargains at show this year. Total of 129 examples in MS 63 grade.
1881 Indian Cent, PCGS MS63 BN. Purchased $125 cash from Virginia coin dealer Angel Dee (www.angeldees.com) at the Baltimore coin show 10/28/2022. Selected as nice problem-free coin with homogeneous lighter brown color than typical. Paid full PCGS retail value. No bargains at show this year. Total of 129 examples in MS 63 grade.
1851 3-Cent Silver, PCGS AU53. Attractive "two-tone" appearance makes the design more visible than usual, and easier on the eyes to see. Paid $136.49 at eBay 1/7/2019 (3-bidder auction)
1851 3-Cent Silver, PCGS AU53. Attractive "two-tone" appearance makes the design more visible than usual, and easier on the eyes to see. Paid $136.49 at eBay 1/7/2019 (3-bidder auction)
1851 3-Cent Silver, PCGS AU53. Attractive "two-tone" appearance makes the design more visible than usual, and easier on the eyes to see. Paid $136.49 at eBay 1/7/2019 (3-bidder auction)
1866 3-Cent Nickel PCGS MS63 CAC-Approved. Nice problem-free coin with attractive luster, solid for the grade as attested to by CAC sticker. At time of purchase, the current PCGS census indicated a population of only 406 coins of higher grade than MS63. Purchased in online auction 4/20/2023 at Dutch Country Auctions Sale No. 28 Lot #31 for $210.85 total ($180 + 15% buyer's premium + shipping), as part of total invoice of $304.56 for 2 coins.
1866 3-Cent Nickel PCGS MS63 CAC-Approved. Nice problem-free coin with attractive luster, solid for the grade as attested to by CAC sticker. At time of purchase, the current PCGS census indicated a population of only 406 coins of higher grade than MS63. Purchased in online auction 4/20/2023 at Dutch Country Auctions Sale No. 28 Lot #31 for $210.85 total ($180 + 15% buyer's premium + shipping), as part of total invoice of $304.56 for 2 coins.
1866 3-Cent Nickel PCGS MS63 CAC-Approved. Nice problem-free coin with attractive luster, solid for the grade as attested to by CAC sticker. At time of purchase, the current PCGS census indicated a population of only 406 coins of higher grade than MS63. Purchased in online auction 4/20/2023 at Dutch Country Auctions Sale No. 28 Lot #31 for $210.85 total ($180 + 15% buyer's premium + shipping), as part of total invoice of $304.56 for 2 coins.
1833 Capped Bust Half Dime PCGS MS63 CAC, Die variety LM-10, Rarity 1. Well struck and untoned with bright silver surfaces with a hint of gold, and a bold strike on all of Liberty's curls and the eagle's wings. Clean surfaces and lustrous (PCGS 4280). Estimated auction value $600-650. PCGS value $850 at time of purchase. Purchased as Lot 531 at Pre-Long Beach Auction #117 from Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers for successful high-bid of $650 and 20% commission and 1% shipping for $786.50 total (9/14/2020) LM-10 refers to a later die state, with die cracks on both the obverse and reverse. The obverse is a "Scarface" variety with a slender vertical die crack across the lower half of Liberty's cheek and neck. The reverse has lumps on the second S of STATES which fill both loops of the S, indicative of the final use of this reverse die. The reverse also exhibits numerous other scattered cracks, including along the I of UNITED, and second T of STATES, from the bottom of the 5 to the dentils, from the top arrow to the right wing, and from the tip of the lowest arrowhead to the dentils below Variety LM-10, which is one of 10 different die marriages known from the 3 obverses and 7 reverses used on the 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime (mintage 1,370,000). Varieties LM-2 and LM-5 are the rare ones for 1833, with LM-6 being a little less so. LM-1 and LM-8 are slightly scarce, while the remaining die marriages are all common. Vibrant satin luster, sharply struck, highly attractive. This MS63 CAC coin is premium, and looks nicer than many MS64 coins, (which sell for more than $900) and could probably be resubmitted to PCGS to be upgraded to MS63+ or MS64. Good strike, with the stars being especially detailed and sharp.
1833 Capped Bust Half Dime PCGS MS63 CAC, Die variety LM-10, Rarity 1. Well struck and untoned with bright silver surfaces with a hint of gold, and a bold strike on all of Liberty's curls and the eagle's wings. Clean surfaces and lustrous (PCGS 4280). Estimated auction value $600-650. PCGS value $850 at time of purchase. Purchased as Lot 531 at Pre-Long Beach Auction #117 from Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers for successful high-bid of $650 and 20% commission and 1% shipping for $786.50 total (9/14/2020) LM-10 refers to a later die state, with die cracks on both the obverse and reverse. The obverse is a "Scarface" variety with a slender vertical die crack across the lower half of Liberty's cheek and neck. The reverse has lumps on the second S of STATES which fill both loops of the S, indicative of the final use of this reverse die. The reverse also exhibits numerous other scattered cracks, including along the I of UNITED, and second T of STATES, from the bottom of the 5 to the dentils, from the top arrow to the right wing, and from the tip of the lowest arrowhead to the dentils below Variety LM-10, which is one of 10 different die marriages known from the 3 obverses and 7 reverses used on the 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime (mintage 1,370,000). Varieties LM-2 and LM-5 are the rare ones for 1833, with LM-6 being a little less so. LM-1 and LM-8 are slightly scarce, while the remaining die marriages are all common. Vibrant satin luster, sharply struck, highly attractive. This MS63 CAC coin is premium, and looks nicer than many MS64 coins, (which sell for more than $900) and could probably be resubmitted to PCGS to be upgraded to MS63+ or MS64. Good strike, with the stars being especially detailed and sharp.
1833 Capped Bust Half Dime PCGS MS63 CAC, Die variety LM-10, Rarity 1. Well struck and untoned with bright silver surfaces with a hint of gold, and a bold strike on all of Liberty's curls and the eagle's wings. Clean surfaces and lustrous (PCGS 4280). Estimated auction value $600-650. PCGS value $850 at time of purchase. Purchased as Lot 531 at Pre-Long Beach Auction #117 from Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers for successful high-bid of $650 and 20% commission and 1% shipping for $786.50 total (9/14/2020) LM-10 refers to a later die state, with die cracks on both the obverse and reverse. The obverse is a "Scarface" variety with a slender vertical die crack across the lower half of Liberty's cheek and neck. The reverse has lumps on the second S of STATES which fill both loops of the S, indicative of the final use of this reverse die. The reverse also exhibits numerous other scattered cracks, including along the I of UNITED, and second T of STATES, from the bottom of the 5 to the dentils, from the top arrow to the right wing, and from the tip of the lowest arrowhead to the dentils below Variety LM-10, which is one of 10 different die marriages known from the 3 obverses and 7 reverses used on the 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime (mintage 1,370,000). Varieties LM-2 and LM-5 are the rare ones for 1833, with LM-6 being a little less so. LM-1 and LM-8 are slightly scarce, while the remaining die marriages are all common. Vibrant satin luster, sharply struck, highly attractive. This MS63 CAC coin is premium, and looks nicer than many MS64 coins, (which sell for more than $900) and could probably be resubmitted to PCGS to be upgraded to MS63+ or MS64. Good strike, with the stars being especially detailed and sharp.
1833 Capped Bust Half Dime PCGS MS63 CAC, Die variety LM-10, Rarity 1. Well struck and untoned with bright silver surfaces with a hint of gold, and a bold strike on all of Liberty's curls and the eagle's wings. Clean surfaces and lustrous (PCGS 4280). Estimated auction value $600-650. PCGS value $850 at time of purchase. Purchased as Lot 531 at Pre-Long Beach Auction #117 from Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers for successful high-bid of $650 and 20% commission and 1% shipping for $786.50 total (9/14/2020) LM-10 refers to a later die state, with die cracks on both the obverse and reverse. The obverse is a "Scarface" variety with a slender vertical die crack across the lower half of Liberty's cheek and neck. The reverse has lumps on the second S of STATES which fill both loops of the S, indicative of the final use of this reverse die. The reverse also exhibits numerous other scattered cracks, including along the I of UNITED, and second T of STATES, from the bottom of the 5 to the dentils, from the top arrow to the right wing, and from the tip of the lowest arrowhead to the dentils below Variety LM-10, which is one of 10 different die marriages known from the 3 obverses and 7 reverses used on the 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime (mintage 1,370,000). Varieties LM-2 and LM-5 are the rare ones for 1833, with LM-6 being a little less so. LM-1 and LM-8 are slightly scarce, while the remaining die marriages are all common. Vibrant satin luster, sharply struck, highly attractive. This MS63 CAC coin is premium, and looks nicer than many MS64 coins, (which sell for more than $900) and could probably be resubmitted to PCGS to be upgraded to MS63+ or MS64. Good strike, with the stars being especially detailed and sharp.
Desirable 19th Century Type Coin with "No Stars" around rim on obverse. Negotiated down from $195 retail asking price, paid only $175 cash at Whitman Coin Show in Baltimore 10/26/2018 from dealer Miguel Lopez (Lopez & Associates). Surprisingly few exist in VF35 grade ("low population"). These sell routinely for $150-160 at eBay in slightly lesser grade like VF25. Priced appropriately for $175. Nice problem-free type coin, with slightly 2-tone appearance.
Desirable 19th Century Type Coin with "No Stars" around rim on obverse. Negotiated down from $195 retail asking price, paid only $175 cash at Whitman Coin Show in Baltimore 10/26/2018 from dealer Miguel Lopez (Lopez & Associates). Surprisingly few exist in VF35 grade ("low population"). These sell routinely for $150-160 at eBay in slightly lesser grade like VF25. Priced appropriately for $175. Nice problem-free type coin, with slightly 2-tone appearance.
1853 Half Cent PCGS MS60, Arrows "Looks undergraded. Some cool die clashing. No real marks or problems. A very good value in this grade". Paid $225 at eBay 4/27/2012. Interestingly, this same precise coin had previously sold for $184 at Heritage auction 11/27/2011.
1853 Half Cent PCGS MS60, Arrows "Looks undergraded. Some cool die clashing. No real marks or problems. A very good value in this grade". Paid $225 at eBay 4/27/2012. Interestingly, this same precise coin had previously sold for $184 at Heritage auction 11/27/2011.
1853 Half Cent PCGS MS60, Arrows "Looks undergraded. Some cool die clashing. No real marks or problems. A very good value in this grade". Paid $225 at eBay 4/27/2012. Interestingly, this same precise coin had previously sold for $184 at Heritage auction 11/27/2011.
1853 Half Cent PCGS MS60, Arrows "Looks undergraded. Some cool die clashing. No real marks or problems. A very good value in this grade". Paid $225 at eBay 4/27/2012. Interestingly, this same precise coin had previously sold for $184 at Heritage auction 11/27/2011.
1853 Half Cent PCGS MS60, Arrows "Looks undergraded. Some cool die clashing. No real marks or problems. A very good value in this grade". Paid $225 at eBay 4/27/2012. Interestingly, this same precise coin had previously sold for $184 at Heritage auction 11/27/2011.
1853 Half Cent PCGS MS60, Arrows "Looks undergraded. Some cool die clashing. No real marks or problems. A very good value in this grade". Paid $225 at eBay 4/27/2012. Interestingly, this same precise coin had previously sold for $184 at Heritage auction 11/27/2011.
1805 Draped Bust Dime 4 Berries variety, PCGS AU50. I went to the 2018 show with the mission of buying an early US dime of this style for my type set. Most examples are horribly worn (AG or Good) and ugly-looking, or problem coins (cleaned etc..) in the $500-1,000 range. Even in the $1,500 range, the coins look disappointing. This example in AU50 was the ONLY "nice" looking affordable example at the show. Retail PCGS value $3,300, and dealer was asking $3,000 which was dealer gray sheet "buy" price. Negotiated from $3000 down to $2900 from high-end dealer David Lawrence, who had "overbought" stock at the show and was anxious to just move merchandise fast, surprisingly below gray sheet buy price - which he acknowledged is a rare opportunity. He said dealers typically expect to make 10-15% profit on coins like this. Paid by check 10/26/2018 at Whitman Baltimore Coin Show. Previously sold at Stack's Bowers auction March 29th, 2017 for $2,820, so I purchased this coin very close to dealer's cost
1805 Draped Bust Dime 4 Berries variety, PCGS AU50. I went to the 2018 show with the mission of buying an early US dime of this style for my type set. Most examples are horribly worn (AG or Good) and ugly-looking, or problem coins (cleaned etc..) in the $500-1,000 range. Even in the $1,500 range, the coins look disappointing. This example in AU50 was the ONLY "nice" looking affordable example at the show. Retail PCGS value $3,300, and dealer was asking $3,000 which was dealer gray sheet "buy" price. Negotiated from $3000 down to $2900 from high-end dealer David Lawrence, who had "overbought" stock at the show and was anxious to just move merchandise fast, surprisingly below gray sheet buy price - which he acknowledged is a rare opportunity. He said dealers typically expect to make 10-15% profit on coins like this. Paid by check 10/26/2018 at Whitman Baltimore Coin Show. Previously sold at Stack's Bowers auction March 29th, 2017 for $2,820, so I purchased this coin very close to dealer's cost
1805 Draped Bust Dime 4 Berries variety, PCGS AU50. I went to the 2018 show with the mission of buying an early US dime of this style for my type set. Most examples are horribly worn (AG or Good) and ugly-looking, or problem coins (cleaned etc..) in the $500-1,000 range. Even in the $1,500 range, the coins look disappointing. This example in AU50 was the ONLY "nice" looking affordable example at the show. Retail PCGS value $3,300, and dealer was asking $3,000 which was dealer gray sheet "buy" price. Negotiated from $3000 down to $2900 from high-end dealer David Lawrence, who had "overbought" stock at the show and was anxious to just move merchandise fast, surprisingly below gray sheet buy price - which he acknowledged is a rare opportunity. He said dealers typically expect to make 10-15% profit on coins like this. Paid by check 10/26/2018 at Whitman Baltimore Coin Show. Previously sold at Stack's Bowers auction March 29th, 2017 for $2,820, so I purchased this coin very close to dealer's cost
1805 Draped Bust Dime 4 Berries variety, PCGS AU50. I went to the 2018 show with the mission of buying an early US dime of this style for my type set. Most examples are horribly worn (AG or Good) and ugly-looking, or problem coins (cleaned etc..) in the $500-1,000 range. Even in the $1,500 range, the coins look disappointing. This example in AU50 was the ONLY "nice" looking affordable example at the show. Retail PCGS value $3,300, and dealer was asking $3,000 which was dealer gray sheet "buy" price. Negotiated from $3000 down to $2900 from high-end dealer David Lawrence, who had "overbought" stock at the show and was anxious to just move merchandise fast, surprisingly below gray sheet buy price - which he acknowledged is a rare opportunity. He said dealers typically expect to make 10-15% profit on coins like this. Paid by check 10/26/2018 at Whitman Baltimore Coin Show. Previously sold at Stack's Bowers auction March 29th, 2017 for $2,820, so I purchased this coin very close to dealer's cost
1831 Bust Dime, PCGS AU50. Purchased for $372 at eBay 5/23/2012. This same exact coin was previously sold twice at Heritage auctions for $518 (7/30/2008) and again later for $383 (1/5/2011). So dealer basically sold it to me for less than his own cost!
1831 Bust Dime, PCGS AU50. Purchased for $372 at eBay 5/23/2012. This same exact coin was previously sold twice at Heritage auctions for $518 (7/30/2008) and again later for $383 (1/5/2011). So dealer basically sold it to me for less than his own cost!
1831 Bust Dime, PCGS AU50. Purchased for $372 at eBay 5/23/2012. This same exact coin was previously sold twice at Heritage auctions for $518 (7/30/2008) and again later for $383 (1/5/2011). So dealer basically sold it to me for less than his own cost!
1831 Bust Dime, PCGS AU50. Purchased for $372 at eBay 5/23/2012. This same exact coin was previously sold twice at Heritage auctions for $518 (7/30/2008) and again later for $383 (1/5/2011). So dealer basically sold it to me for less than his own cost!
1875-S Twenty Cent Piece type coin, PCGS MS63. Outstanding luster! Problem-free coin with no distracting marks. Great eye appeal. Paid $1,300 at eBay 5/3/2014. At time of purchase, PCGS price guide value is $1,400.
1875-S Twenty Cent Piece type coin, PCGS MS63. Outstanding luster! Problem-free coin with no distracting marks. Great eye appeal. Paid $1,300 at eBay 5/3/2014. At time of purchase, PCGS price guide value is $1,400.
1875-S Twenty Cent Piece type coin, PCGS MS63. Outstanding luster! Problem-free coin with no distracting marks. Great eye appeal. Paid $1,300 at eBay 5/3/2014. At time of purchase, PCGS price guide value is $1,400.
1875-S Twenty Cent Piece type coin, PCGS MS63. Outstanding luster! Problem-free coin with no distracting marks. Great eye appeal. Paid $1,300 at eBay 5/3/2014. At time of purchase, PCGS price guide value is $1,400.
1875-S Twenty Cent Piece type coin, PCGS MS63. Outstanding luster! Problem-free coin with no distracting marks. Great eye appeal. Paid $1,300 at eBay 5/3/2014. At time of purchase, PCGS price guide value is $1,400.
1875-S Twenty Cent Piece type coin, PCGS MS63. Outstanding luster! Problem-free coin with no distracting marks. Great eye appeal. Paid $1,300 at eBay 5/3/2014. At time of purchase, PCGS price guide value is $1,400.
1805 Draped Bust Quarter PCGS VG10. Nice attractive piece with pleasing obverse ("money side") which looks like it's almost Fine. This coin was selected for the obverse's good eye-appeal for the PCGS-assigned grade of VG10. An ideal candidate for collectors seeking lower grade early silver type coin with better eye appeal. Seller described as "1805 Bust Quarter PCGS VG10 LIBEITY Strike Variety". This die variety with a weak right side of the letter "R" in LIBERTY is known as Browning-2, or "B-2". Popular 19th century type coin. Purchased $605 at eBay ($595 buy-it-now + $10 shipping = $605 total), from seller in Wisconsin (Greater Milwaukee Coin). At time of purchase, retail PCGS value was $750, and NGC value was $620 In 1805 the US mint made a real effort to produce Quarter Dollars for circulation. The coins were delivered in 7 warrants issued between April 29 and July 31, 1805. The result was a large mintage of over 121,000 pieces, easily eclipsing the tiny mintages of 1796 and 1804. When these coins were minted, Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States. Today, only hundreds of better certified, circulated examples, complement the surviving raw pieces that are available to collectors. Mint State examples are particularly elusive and far more expensive. The most frequently-seen mint grade is MS63, where at least a dozen examples are known. MS64 examples are rare, and only one example is known in MS65. Five different obverse and reverse die combinations exist for this year. These 5 varieties, are known Browning varietes B-1, B2, B-3, B-4, and B-5 and are comprised of four different obverses (one used for 2 die marriages) and four different reverses (one used for 2 die marriages). Browning varieties 2 and 3 are common, while B-1, B-4, and B-5 are all scarce. B-5 used the same obverse as B-1. B-3 uses the same reverse as B-2. My example is Browning-2, which on the obverse, typically has a weak right side of the R in Liberty. On the reverse, there is a missing gap in one of the rim dentils above E of STATES, the C touches the eagle's tail, and there are defects at the feet of some of the letters and numbers. B-2 is a slightly scarcer die marriage than B-3, which is the most common variety. There are only a little more than 1000 surviving graded examples of 1805 quarters extant in all conditions Census as of July 2020: PCGS pop report total 855 graded; NGC census: total 372 graded Only about 50% of graded coins are better than VG10
1805 Draped Bust Quarter PCGS VG10. Nice attractive piece with pleasing obverse ("money side") which looks like it's almost Fine. This coin was selected for the obverse's good eye-appeal for the PCGS-assigned grade of VG10. An ideal candidate for collectors seeking lower grade early silver type coin with better eye appeal. Seller described as "1805 Bust Quarter PCGS VG10 LIBEITY Strike Variety". This die variety with a weak right side of the letter "R" in LIBERTY is known as Browning-2, or "B-2". Popular 19th century type coin. Purchased $605 at eBay ($595 buy-it-now + $10 shipping = $605 total), from seller in Wisconsin (Greater Milwaukee Coin). At time of purchase, retail PCGS value was $750, and NGC value was $620 In 1805 the US mint made a real effort to produce Quarter Dollars for circulation. The coins were delivered in 7 warrants issued between April 29 and July 31, 1805. The result was a large mintage of over 121,000 pieces, easily eclipsing the tiny mintages of 1796 and 1804. When these coins were minted, Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States. Today, only hundreds of better certified, circulated examples, complement the surviving raw pieces that are available to collectors. Mint State examples are particularly elusive and far more expensive. The most frequently-seen mint grade is MS63, where at least a dozen examples are known. MS64 examples are rare, and only one example is known in MS65. Five different obverse and reverse die combinations exist for this year. These 5 varieties, are known Browning varietes B-1, B2, B-3, B-4, and B-5 and are comprised of four different obverses (one used for 2 die marriages) and four different reverses (one used for 2 die marriages). Browning varieties 2 and 3 are common, while B-1, B-4, and B-5 are all scarce. B-5 used the same obverse as B-1. B-3 uses the same reverse as B-2. My example is Browning-2, which on the obverse, typically has a weak right side of the R in Liberty. On the reverse, there is a missing gap in one of the rim dentils above E of STATES, the C touches the eagle's tail, and there are defects at the feet of some of the letters and numbers. B-2 is a slightly scarcer die marriage than B-3, which is the most common variety. There are only a little more than 1000 surviving graded examples of 1805 quarters extant in all conditions Census as of July 2020: PCGS pop report total 855 graded; NGC census: total 372 graded Only about 50% of graded coins are better than VG10
1805 Draped Bust Quarter PCGS VG10. Nice attractive piece with pleasing obverse ("money side") which looks like it's almost Fine. This coin was selected for the obverse's good eye-appeal for the PCGS-assigned grade of VG10. An ideal candidate for collectors seeking lower grade early silver type coin with better eye appeal. Seller described as "1805 Bust Quarter PCGS VG10 LIBEITY Strike Variety". This die variety with a weak right side of the letter "R" in LIBERTY is known as Browning-2, or "B-2". Popular 19th century type coin. Purchased $605 at eBay ($595 buy-it-now + $10 shipping = $605 total), from seller in Wisconsin (Greater Milwaukee Coin). At time of purchase, retail PCGS value was $750, and NGC value was $620 In 1805 the US mint made a real effort to produce Quarter Dollars for circulation. The coins were delivered in 7 warrants issued between April 29 and July 31, 1805. The result was a large mintage of over 121,000 pieces, easily eclipsing the tiny mintages of 1796 and 1804. When these coins were minted, Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States. Today, only hundreds of better certified, circulated examples, complement the surviving raw pieces that are available to collectors. Mint State examples are particularly elusive and far more expensive. The most frequently-seen mint grade is MS63, where at least a dozen examples are known. MS64 examples are rare, and only one example is known in MS65. Five different obverse and reverse die combinations exist for this year. These 5 varieties, are known Browning varietes B-1, B2, B-3, B-4, and B-5 and are comprised of four different obverses (one used for 2 die marriages) and four different reverses (one used for 2 die marriages). Browning varieties 2 and 3 are common, while B-1, B-4, and B-5 are all scarce. B-5 used the same obverse as B-1. B-3 uses the same reverse as B-2. My example is Browning-2, which on the obverse, typically has a weak right side of the R in Liberty. On the reverse, there is a missing gap in one of the rim dentils above E of STATES, the C touches the eagle's tail, and there are defects at the feet of some of the letters and numbers. B-2 is a slightly scarcer die marriage than B-3, which is the most common variety. There are only a little more than 1000 surviving graded examples of 1805 quarters extant in all conditions Census as of July 2020: PCGS pop report total 855 graded; NGC census: total 372 graded Only about 50% of graded coins are better than VG10
1805 Draped Bust Quarter PCGS VG10. Nice attractive piece with pleasing obverse ("money side") which looks like it's almost Fine. This coin was selected for the obverse's good eye-appeal for the PCGS-assigned grade of VG10. An ideal candidate for collectors seeking lower grade early silver type coin with better eye appeal. Seller described as "1805 Bust Quarter PCGS VG10 LIBEITY Strike Variety". This die variety with a weak right side of the letter "R" in LIBERTY is known as Browning-2, or "B-2". Popular 19th century type coin. Purchased $605 at eBay ($595 buy-it-now + $10 shipping = $605 total), from seller in Wisconsin (Greater Milwaukee Coin). At time of purchase, retail PCGS value was $750, and NGC value was $620 In 1805 the US mint made a real effort to produce Quarter Dollars for circulation. The coins were delivered in 7 warrants issued between April 29 and July 31, 1805. The result was a large mintage of over 121,000 pieces, easily eclipsing the tiny mintages of 1796 and 1804. When these coins were minted, Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States. Today, only hundreds of better certified, circulated examples, complement the surviving raw pieces that are available to collectors. Mint State examples are particularly elusive and far more expensive. The most frequently-seen mint grade is MS63, where at least a dozen examples are known. MS64 examples are rare, and only one example is known in MS65. Five different obverse and reverse die combinations exist for this year. These 5 varieties, are known Browning varietes B-1, B2, B-3, B-4, and B-5 and are comprised of four different obverses (one used for 2 die marriages) and four different reverses (one used for 2 die marriages). Browning varieties 2 and 3 are common, while B-1, B-4, and B-5 are all scarce. B-5 used the same obverse as B-1. B-3 uses the same reverse as B-2. My example is Browning-2, which on the obverse, typically has a weak right side of the R in Liberty. On the reverse, there is a missing gap in one of the rim dentils above E of STATES, the C touches the eagle's tail, and there are defects at the feet of some of the letters and numbers. B-2 is a slightly scarcer die marriage than B-3, which is the most common variety. There are only a little more than 1000 surviving graded examples of 1805 quarters extant in all conditions Census as of July 2020: PCGS pop report total 855 graded; NGC census: total 372 graded Only about 50% of graded coins are better than VG10
1805 Draped Bust Quarter PCGS VG10. Nice attractive piece with pleasing obverse ("money side") which looks like it's almost Fine. This coin was selected for the obverse's good eye-appeal for the PCGS-assigned grade of VG10. An ideal candidate for collectors seeking lower grade early silver type coin with better eye appeal. Seller described as "1805 Bust Quarter PCGS VG10 LIBEITY Strike Variety". This die variety with a weak right side of the letter "R" in LIBERTY is known as Browning-2, or "B-2". Popular 19th century type coin. Purchased $605 at eBay ($595 buy-it-now + $10 shipping = $605 total), from seller in Wisconsin (Greater Milwaukee Coin). At time of purchase, retail PCGS value was $750, and NGC value was $620 In 1805 the US mint made a real effort to produce Quarter Dollars for circulation. The coins were delivered in 7 warrants issued between April 29 and July 31, 1805. The result was a large mintage of over 121,000 pieces, easily eclipsing the tiny mintages of 1796 and 1804. When these coins were minted, Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States. Today, only hundreds of better certified, circulated examples, complement the surviving raw pieces that are available to collectors. Mint State examples are particularly elusive and far more expensive. The most frequently-seen mint grade is MS63, where at least a dozen examples are known. MS64 examples are rare, and only one example is known in MS65. Five different obverse and reverse die combinations exist for this year. These 5 varieties, are known Browning varietes B-1, B2, B-3, B-4, and B-5 and are comprised of four different obverses (one used for 2 die marriages) and four different reverses (one used for 2 die marriages). Browning varieties 2 and 3 are common, while B-1, B-4, and B-5 are all scarce. B-5 used the same obverse as B-1. B-3 uses the same reverse as B-2. My example is Browning-2, which on the obverse, typically has a weak right side of the R in Liberty. On the reverse, there is a missing gap in one of the rim dentils above E of STATES, the C touches the eagle's tail, and there are defects at the feet of some of the letters and numbers. B-2 is a slightly scarcer die marriage than B-3, which is the most common variety. There are only a little more than 1000 surviving graded examples of 1805 quarters extant in all conditions Census as of July 2020: PCGS pop report total 855 graded; NGC census: total 372 graded Only about 50% of graded coins are better than VG10
1805 Draped Bust Quarter PCGS VG10. Nice attractive piece with pleasing obverse ("money side") which looks like it's almost Fine. This coin was selected for the obverse's good eye-appeal for the PCGS-assigned grade of VG10. An ideal candidate for collectors seeking lower grade early silver type coin with better eye appeal. Seller described as "1805 Bust Quarter PCGS VG10 LIBEITY Strike Variety". This die variety with a weak right side of the letter "R" in LIBERTY is known as Browning-2, or "B-2". Popular 19th century type coin. Purchased $605 at eBay ($595 buy-it-now + $10 shipping = $605 total), from seller in Wisconsin (Greater Milwaukee Coin). At time of purchase, retail PCGS value was $750, and NGC value was $620 In 1805 the US mint made a real effort to produce Quarter Dollars for circulation. The coins were delivered in 7 warrants issued between April 29 and July 31, 1805. The result was a large mintage of over 121,000 pieces, easily eclipsing the tiny mintages of 1796 and 1804. When these coins were minted, Thomas Jefferson was President of the United States. Today, only hundreds of better certified, circulated examples, complement the surviving raw pieces that are available to collectors. Mint State examples are particularly elusive and far more expensive. The most frequently-seen mint grade is MS63, where at least a dozen examples are known. MS64 examples are rare, and only one example is known in MS65. Five different obverse and reverse die combinations exist for this year. These 5 varieties, are known Browning varietes B-1, B2, B-3, B-4, and B-5 and are comprised of four different obverses (one used for 2 die marriages) and four different reverses (one used for 2 die marriages). Browning varieties 2 and 3 are common, while B-1, B-4, and B-5 are all scarce. B-5 used the same obverse as B-1. B-3 uses the same reverse as B-2. My example is Browning-2, which on the obverse, typically has a weak right side of the R in Liberty. On the reverse, there is a missing gap in one of the rim dentils above E of STATES, the C touches the eagle's tail, and there are defects at the feet of some of the letters and numbers. B-2 is a slightly scarcer die marriage than B-3, which is the most common variety. There are only a little more than 1000 surviving graded examples of 1805 quarters extant in all conditions Census as of July 2020: PCGS pop report total 855 graded; NGC census: total 372 graded Only about 50% of graded coins are better than VG10
1831 Capped Bust Quarter, PCGS XF45, Large Letters variety. Nice luster, almost AU. Paid $420 cash at Allentown coin show 12/2/2017 from dealer who had recently just purchased it himself at eBay 10/1/2017 (item 162673187359) for same price ($420). The eBay description was "1831 Capped Bust Early Silver Quarter (Large Letters) 25c - PCGS XF45". The dealer was trying to sell it for a profit at coin show, but wasn't getting any interest, so he was willing to sell it at cost
1831 Capped Bust Quarter, PCGS XF45, Large Letters variety. Nice luster, almost AU. Paid $420 cash at Allentown coin show 12/2/2017 from dealer who had recently just purchased it himself at eBay 10/1/2017 (item 162673187359) for same price ($420). The eBay description was "1831 Capped Bust Early Silver Quarter (Large Letters) 25c - PCGS XF45". The dealer was trying to sell it for a profit at coin show, but wasn't getting any interest, so he was willing to sell it at cost
1831 Capped Bust Quarter, PCGS XF45, Large Letters variety. Nice luster, almost AU. Paid $420 cash at Allentown coin show 12/2/2017 from dealer who had recently just purchased it himself at eBay 10/1/2017 (item 162673187359) for same price ($420). The eBay description was "1831 Capped Bust Early Silver Quarter (Large Letters) 25c - PCGS XF45". The dealer was trying to sell it for a profit at coin show, but wasn't getting any interest, so he was willing to sell it at cost
1831 Capped Bust Quarter, PCGS XF45, Large Letters variety. Nice luster, almost AU. Paid $420 cash at Allentown coin show 12/2/2017 from dealer who had recently just purchased it himself at eBay 10/1/2017 (item 162673187359) for same price ($420). The eBay description was "1831 Capped Bust Early Silver Quarter (Large Letters) 25c - PCGS XF45". The dealer was trying to sell it for a profit at coin show, but wasn't getting any interest, so he was willing to sell it at cost
1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter PCGS AU50. "No distracting marks and has some original mint luster". When seller reduced starting bid from $390 (no bids) to $350 , it attracted 2 bids. Worth solid $300 for grade but premium for luster
1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter PCGS AU50. "No distracting marks and has some original mint luster". When seller reduced starting bid from $390 (no bids) to $350 , it attracted 2 bids. Worth solid $300 for grade but premium for luster
1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter PCGS AU50. "No distracting marks and has some original mint luster". When seller reduced starting bid from $390 (no bids) to $350 , it attracted 2 bids. Worth solid $300 for grade but premium for luster
1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter PCGS AU50. "No distracting marks and has some original mint luster". When seller reduced starting bid from $390 (no bids) to $350 , it attracted 2 bids. Worth solid $300 for grade but premium for luster
1853 Arrows and Rays Quarter PCGS AU50. "No distracting marks and has some original mint luster". When seller reduced starting bid from $390 (no bids) to $350 , it attracted 2 bids. Worth solid $300 for grade but premium for luster
1892 Barber Quarter PCGS MS62 25c Silver, first year of issue, nice problem-free type coin. Paid $265 buy-it-now at eBay 1/14/2023 at Connor's suggestion as a fair price
1892 Barber Quarter PCGS MS62 25c Silver, first year of issue, nice problem-free type coin. Paid $265 buy-it-now at eBay 1/14/2023 at Connor's suggestion as a fair price
1805 Draped Bust Half PCGS XF CAC - purchased for $2,000 by check to experienced high-end dealer Phil Hinkelman of "Eye Appealing Coins" (dealer at Baltimore coin show 11/14/2019). Bargained down from $2,150 to $2,000, which dealer said was his dealer-to-dealer pice. Paid by check #890 from Key Bank. Dealer pointed out that 1805 is ideal year for type-set collectors, because it is known for good strikes, showing fine detail in the hair, that makes it more attractive than other year dates with weaker strikes. This coin has good eye appeal. Previously sold at Heritage auctions 3/16/2019 (without CAC sticker) for $1,680, so dealer made about 20% profit.
1805 Draped Bust Half PCGS XF CAC - purchased for $2,000 by check to experienced high-end dealer Phil Hinkelman of "Eye Appealing Coins" (dealer at Baltimore coin show 11/14/2019). Bargained down from $2,150 to $2,000, which dealer said was his dealer-to-dealer pice. Paid by check #890 from Key Bank. Dealer pointed out that 1805 is ideal year for type-set collectors, because it is known for good strikes, showing fine detail in the hair, that makes it more attractive than other year dates with weaker strikes. This coin has good eye appeal. Previously sold at Heritage auctions 3/16/2019 (without CAC sticker) for $1,680, so dealer made about 20% profit.
1832 Small Letters Capped Bust Half Dollar, PCGS MS62. This was clearly one of the best coins at the Allentown coin show that day, and rare chance to get a mint state early half dollar. Dealer bargained from $1,500 initial asking price, down to $1,350 (10% off), which was about $150 profit above the current $1,200 "gray sheet" dealer's buy price. Paid total of $1,350 value with $100 cash + trade-in 1923 $20 St Gaudens gold coin for $1,250 value (a little less than current gold value $1,300/oz). Unfortunately, I had previously overpaid for the gold coin $1,625 at Fort Washington coin show 3/24/2013 when gold was about $1,600/oz in 2013. Afterwards, researched similar gold coin recently sold at auction at eBay for $1,262. So I got fair selling price for gold piece. But effectively paid $1,725 for the 1832 MS62 half dollar.
1832 Small Letters Capped Bust Half Dollar, PCGS MS62. This was clearly one of the best coins at the Allentown coin show that day, and rare chance to get a mint state early half dollar. Dealer bargained from $1,500 initial asking price, down to $1,350 (10% off), which was about $150 profit above the current $1,200 "gray sheet" dealer's buy price. Paid total of $1,350 value with $100 cash + trade-in 1923 $20 St Gaudens gold coin for $1,250 value (a little less than current gold value $1,300/oz). Unfortunately, I had previously overpaid for the gold coin $1,625 at Fort Washington coin show 3/24/2013 when gold was about $1,600/oz in 2013. Afterwards, researched similar gold coin recently sold at auction at eBay for $1,262. So I got fair selling price for gold piece. But effectively paid $1,725 for the 1832 MS62 half dollar.
1856 Seated Liberty Half PCGS AU55. Less common date. Paid $360 cash at Allentown coin show 6/3/2017
1856 Seated Liberty Half PCGS AU55. Less common date. Paid $360 cash at Allentown coin show 6/3/2017
1875 Seated Liberty Half PCGS AU55. Paid $349.99 at eBay, but applied $69.91 credit from eBay bucks, so this reduced net price out-of-pocket to $280.08
1875 Seated Liberty Half PCGS AU55. Paid $349.99 at eBay, but applied $69.91 credit from eBay bucks, so this reduced net price out-of-pocket to $280.08
1875 Seated Liberty Half PCGS AU55. Paid $349.99 at eBay, but applied $69.91 credit from eBay bucks, so this reduced net price out-of-pocket to $280.08
1875 Seated Liberty Half PCGS AU55. Paid $349.99 at eBay, but applied $69.91 credit from eBay bucks, so this reduced net price out-of-pocket to $280.08
1875 Seated Liberty Half PCGS AU55. Paid $349.99 at eBay, but applied $69.91 credit from eBay bucks, so this reduced net price out-of-pocket to $280.08
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-106. Large Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. A fully lustrous, satin to softly frosted example whose otherwise brilliant surfaces are ringed in vivid reddish-gold peripheral toning. Sharply struck in most areas with a pleasingly smooth appearance for the assigned grade. The weight of the half dollar was modified when the Act of February 12, 1873, mandated an increase from 12.44 grams to 12.50 grams. Following the precedent set in 1853, the Mint once again added arrows to the obverse before and after the date for coins struck to the new weight standard. This type remained in production only in 1873 and 1874, after which the basic Motto type returned, albeit with the weight standard as mandated in 1873. The Arrows type of 1873 to 1874 is more challenging to locate in all grades than its predecessor of 1854 to 1855. The type as a whole is very scarce in Choice Mint State and rare any finer, especially relative to the strong demand from advanced type collectors. This is a scarce MS-63 that would do nicely in a Mint State type set. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. To emphasize how special this coin is, it is the best example that the millionaire Horatio Morgan could find for his specialized collection of early US Half Dollars, which included many expensive coins as high as $450,000. Purchased as floor bidder at Stacks Bowers auction 11/15/2019 at Whitman Coin Show in Baltimore MD. Bidding started at $1200 and quickly settled at $1600, I had to pay $1700 to win it. After 20% commission ($340) and shipping ($22.50), total invoice later paid by credit card 11/18/2019 was $2,062.50. Conservatively graded "old green holder", so might upgrade from MS63 to MS64 if resubmitted
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-106. Large Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. A fully lustrous, satin to softly frosted example whose otherwise brilliant surfaces are ringed in vivid reddish-gold peripheral toning. Sharply struck in most areas with a pleasingly smooth appearance for the assigned grade. The weight of the half dollar was modified when the Act of February 12, 1873, mandated an increase from 12.44 grams to 12.50 grams. Following the precedent set in 1853, the Mint once again added arrows to the obverse before and after the date for coins struck to the new weight standard. This type remained in production only in 1873 and 1874, after which the basic Motto type returned, albeit with the weight standard as mandated in 1873. The Arrows type of 1873 to 1874 is more challenging to locate in all grades than its predecessor of 1854 to 1855. The type as a whole is very scarce in Choice Mint State and rare any finer, especially relative to the strong demand from advanced type collectors. This is a scarce MS-63 that would do nicely in a Mint State type set. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. To emphasize how special this coin is, it is the best example that the millionaire Horatio Morgan could find for his specialized collection of early US Half Dollars, which included many expensive coins as high as $450,000. Purchased as floor bidder at Stacks Bowers auction 11/15/2019 at Whitman Coin Show in Baltimore MD. Bidding started at $1200 and quickly settled at $1600, I had to pay $1700 to win it. After 20% commission ($340) and shipping ($22.50), total invoice later paid by credit card 11/18/2019 was $2,062.50. Conservatively graded "old green holder", so might upgrade from MS63 to MS64 if resubmitted
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-106. Large Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. A fully lustrous, satin to softly frosted example whose otherwise brilliant surfaces are ringed in vivid reddish-gold peripheral toning. Sharply struck in most areas with a pleasingly smooth appearance for the assigned grade. The weight of the half dollar was modified when the Act of February 12, 1873, mandated an increase from 12.44 grams to 12.50 grams. Following the precedent set in 1853, the Mint once again added arrows to the obverse before and after the date for coins struck to the new weight standard. This type remained in production only in 1873 and 1874, after which the basic Motto type returned, albeit with the weight standard as mandated in 1873. The Arrows type of 1873 to 1874 is more challenging to locate in all grades than its predecessor of 1854 to 1855. The type as a whole is very scarce in Choice Mint State and rare any finer, especially relative to the strong demand from advanced type collectors. This is a scarce MS-63 that would do nicely in a Mint State type set. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. To emphasize how special this coin is, it is the best example that the millionaire Horatio Morgan could find for his specialized collection of early US Half Dollars, which included many expensive coins as high as $450,000. Purchased as floor bidder at Stacks Bowers auction 11/15/2019 at Whitman Coin Show in Baltimore MD. Bidding started at $1200 and quickly settled at $1600, I had to pay $1700 to win it. After 20% commission ($340) and shipping ($22.50), total invoice later paid by credit card 11/18/2019 was $2,062.50. Conservatively graded "old green holder", so might upgrade from MS63 to MS64 if resubmitted
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-106. Large Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. A fully lustrous, satin to softly frosted example whose otherwise brilliant surfaces are ringed in vivid reddish-gold peripheral toning. Sharply struck in most areas with a pleasingly smooth appearance for the assigned grade. The weight of the half dollar was modified when the Act of February 12, 1873, mandated an increase from 12.44 grams to 12.50 grams. Following the precedent set in 1853, the Mint once again added arrows to the obverse before and after the date for coins struck to the new weight standard. This type remained in production only in 1873 and 1874, after which the basic Motto type returned, albeit with the weight standard as mandated in 1873. The Arrows type of 1873 to 1874 is more challenging to locate in all grades than its predecessor of 1854 to 1855. The type as a whole is very scarce in Choice Mint State and rare any finer, especially relative to the strong demand from advanced type collectors. This is a scarce MS-63 that would do nicely in a Mint State type set. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. To emphasize how special this coin is, it is the best example that the millionaire Horatio Morgan could find for his specialized collection of early US Half Dollars, which included many expensive coins as high as $450,000. Purchased as floor bidder at Stacks Bowers auction 11/15/2019 at Whitman Coin Show in Baltimore MD. Bidding started at $1200 and quickly settled at $1600, I had to pay $1700 to win it. After 20% commission ($340) and shipping ($22.50), total invoice later paid by credit card 11/18/2019 was $2,062.50. Conservatively graded "old green holder", so might upgrade from MS63 to MS64 if resubmitted
1872 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar PCGS AU 50. Well-preserved. Light wear can be seen on the highest points of the upper portrait including Liberty's face, right arm, bust and flag. Otherwise, the coin is well struck and free from significant clash marks or other flaws. As can be seen in the digital images reflective surfaces dominate both sides of this impressive example of the popular Seated Liberty Silver Dollar. Paid $805 at eBay 6/15/2014. The same coin had previously sold for $1,035 at Heritage auctions 3/17/2011, so I bought it below dealer's original cost.
1872 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar PCGS AU 50. Well-preserved. Light wear can be seen on the highest points of the upper portrait including Liberty's face, right arm, bust and flag. Otherwise, the coin is well struck and free from significant clash marks or other flaws. As can be seen in the digital images reflective surfaces dominate both sides of this impressive example of the popular Seated Liberty Silver Dollar. Paid $805 at eBay 6/15/2014. The same coin had previously sold for $1,035 at Heritage auctions 3/17/2011, so I bought it below dealer's original cost.
1874-S Trade Dollar, PCGS AU50. Conservatively graded Old Green Holder (OGH), superior eye appeal, especially obverse. Paid $400 cash at Ft Washington coin show 1/27/2013. I already had one that I had purchased at eBay the year before, but I liked this one better
1874-S Trade Dollar, PCGS AU50. Conservatively graded Old Green Holder (OGH), superior eye appeal, especially obverse. Paid $400 cash at Ft Washington coin show 1/27/2013. I already had one that I had purchased at eBay the year before, but I liked this one better
1881-S Morgan Dollar, PCGS MS65, OGH (old green holder label), CAC approved for eye appeal, ex Pedram Collection pedigree PCGS # 9676253. Paid $190 at eBay 6/13/2015. This same coin had previously sold for $147 at Heritage auction 9/22/2013
1881-S Morgan Dollar, PCGS MS65, OGH (old green holder label), CAC approved for eye appeal, ex Pedram Collection pedigree PCGS # 9676253. Paid $190 at eBay 6/13/2015. This same coin had previously sold for $147 at Heritage auction 9/22/2013
1881-S Morgan Dollar, PCGS MS65, OGH (old green holder label), CAC approved for eye appeal, ex Pedram Collection pedigree PCGS # 9676253. Paid $190 at eBay 6/13/2015. This same coin had previously sold for $147 at Heritage auction 9/22/2013
1881-S Morgan Dollar, PCGS MS65, OGH (old green holder label), CAC approved for eye appeal, ex Pedram Collection pedigree PCGS # 9676253. Paid $190 at eBay 6/13/2015. This same coin had previously sold for $147 at Heritage auction 9/22/2013