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297 th MAIL SALE
Of Outstanding Numismatic Items
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PHONE 244-3179 Area Code 515
THIS IS A MAIL SALE,
THERE IS NO FLOOR COMPETITION
ALL BIDDERS PLEASE READ
Terms Governing This Sale
Bidders unknown to us will please furnish bank or other references or deposit 25 percent with their bids, and it is agreed that remittance will be made upon receipt of invoice if references are not furnished.
Any coin which is not satisfactory may be returned within five days from date of receipt for full refund. You must be satisfied. PAYMENT TO BE MADE UPON RECEIPT OF MERCHANDISE. Coins remain our property until paid for. There will be no charge for executing your bids but the purchasers will be required to pay the postage and insurance on their purchases. If you do not wish coins sent airmail please note this on your bid sheet.
We shall welcome your bids and will try to purchase the coins as much below your bids as possible. PLEASE BID BY THE LOT. Unlimited bids are executed at an advance of 5 percent over the next highest bid. Numbers in ( ) are the quantity of that item.
If you are interested in any particular coin, we shall be glad to have you write us for full information. LOTS CANNOT BE BROKEN. Be sure you bid on the correct lot as we cannot be responsible for errors in bidding.
NOTICE TO NEW BIDDERS
Our Mail Sales Are Conducted As Follows:
1. Bids are entered in the order received; if identical bids are received, the first bidder is awarded the lot. SEND BIDS AIRMAIL — IT PAYS.
2. The highest bidder on the date of the sale is awarded the coin at a slight advance over the second highest bidder. Bids you send in are the maximum you are willing to pay for the coin. WE, AS YOUR AGENT, TRY TO BUY THE COIN AS LOW AS THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL ALLOW.
3. Valuation placed in the auction catalog are catalog prices, prices gener- ally asked by dealers when the coin is in stock, or prices generally realized at auctions.
ANY COIN WHICH IS NOT AS REPRESENTED MAY BE RETURNED WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM DATE OF RECEIPT FOR FULL REFUND. YOU TO BE THE SOLE JUDGE AS TO CONDITION. YOU MUST BE SATISFIED. No,
you won’t receive a nasty letter for returning a coin — instead you will receive a letter thanking you for calling attention to the error made in cataloging. While we try to describe coins as accurately as possible, it is inevitable that an occasional error is made in the cataloging of thousands of coins for each sale. Whenever this happens, we want it called to our attention to help prevent future errors.
Any lots may be inspected prior to the sale. Collector is liable until received by us. Collector to pay postage and insurance both ways.
If you are not interested in these sales, won’t you advise us so we may dis- continue sending you catalogs.
Since 1928 PHONE 244-3179 Area Code 515
HOLLINBECK KAGIN COIN COMPANY
YOU WILL WANT A PRICE LIST OF THIS SALE TO KNOW WHAT COINS ARE BRINGING
PRICE LIST OF SALE $1.00
IS THIS YOUR FIRST AUCTION CATALOG?
25th EDITION (1972) GUIDE BOOK, PAPER MONEY 6th EDITION, “TRENDS” AND OTHER AUCTION RECORDS USED IN CATALOGING
Occasionally a collector writes us asking why our estimated values in some instances are higher than the catalog listing. This occurs when the demand is so great and the supply so small that new records are set whenever these come upon the market. If one will take a few moments to reflect, he will understand that it takes several months to compile the necessary information before the catalog can be published, therefore, it is inevitable that the catalog listing will be under the prevailing market price on the items in popular demand at the time of the publication. The estimated prices are entered only after careful examination of various records and publications which reflect the actual and not theoretical values. (PLEASE NOTE THAT MANY OF THE ESTIMATES ARE CATALOG VALUE ONLY. MANY OF THE GOLD COINS, SILVER $1, WASH- INGTON QUARTERS, CURRENCY, ETC. ARE ESTIMATED AT CATALOG). In the final analysis, you the collector, are the one who sets the price.
BIDS ARE RECORDED AS FOLLOWS: Each bid sheet is given a number as it comes in, and the bids are recorded. In the event of identical bids, the first bid- der receives the lot. At the last day of the sale, the books are closed with the highest bidder on each lot being awarded the lot at an advance of not over 5% above the next highest bidder. For illustration — the two highest bids received on a lot may be $17 and $20. The highest bidder who bid $20 would receive the lot at $17.50. We act as your agent and use your bids as a limit — not as a final bid unless we are forced to do so to obtain the lot. We accept unlimited bids which generally assures the bidder of obtaining that lot regardless of what the highest bid may be. Where the lot is bringing far more than we believe it is worth, or in the event of two unlimited bidders on the same lot, we notify the unlimited bidders by phone or wire, if necessary, in order to obtain a fixed limit to the bid. Even tho auction purchases are supposed to be final, we do not want you to keep any lots which you believe are improperly described. We endeaver to treat our customers as we would wish to be treated. We try to keep it on a friendly basis and value the many friends we have made thru the years. If you have any complaints, we want to hear them, as well as any compliments.
Please allow up to two weeks for receipt of coins; unsuccessful bidder will be notified.
YOUR SUCCESSFUL BIDS WILL INSURE YOUR RECEIVING SUCCESSIVE CATALOGS WITHOUT INTERRUPTION
BARGAINS
In every sale, some lots go at “bargain prices.” May we suggest that in addi- tion to bidding on those lots you“really want,” you place nominal bids on those lots that “you might buy if they went at bargain prices.” While you may not obtain many of these “bargain lots,” yet in every sale you may pick up some real bargains.
Sincerely,
A. M. KAGIN and PAUL KAGIN
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YOU MUST BE SATISFIED
Our Sales Are Cataloged With You in Mind. If you have any suggestions, complaints (yes we receive some now and then), we want to hear them. Having catalogued over two hundred ninety successful coin sales, we believe we are qualified to advise and help you with your numismatic problems. No, we don’t ' ‘know-it-all’ ’ but we do know where to obtain the information we don’t have.
We have a number of want lists on hand for the scarce and rare United States coins and currency. Our average commission for obtaining these speci- mens is only 10 percent, therefore we believe we can pay the top price for your choice and scarce pieces, no matter how rare. Don’t you think it is worth a 11 (f. airmail stamp to find out what we would pay for your outstanding pieces? Naturally we buy collections, too.
ABBREVIATIONS USED
Fr„ — Fair G or Gd. — Good F. — Fine V.F. — Very Fine X.F. — Extremely Fine Unc. — Uncirculated Prf. — Proof
Sm. Let. or S. L. — Small Letters Lg. Let. or L. L. — Large Letters Obv. — Obverse (front of coin)
Rev. or Rx. — Reverse (tails of coin)
VG-F — Is Very Good to Fine. Used PATINA— NATURAL COLORING, The dash between classification is
P — Philadelphia Mint S — San Francisco Mint D — Denver Mint CC — Carson City Mint C — Charlotte Mint (gold only)
0 — New Orleans Mint D — Dahlonega Mint (gold only)
MM — Mint Mark Pcs. — Pieces (15) — number of pieces / — Over Date or reverse of coin
to describe the general condition of lots, acquired with age (as on silverware), used for the word “to”.
SOMETHING NEW HAS BEEN ADDED
We wish to call your attention to the new service extended as per the bottom of the bid sheet. After receiving requests to apply the amount saved in the awarding of successful bids below the bids authorized we decided to avail this service to all of our clients. It is often exasperating to lose a lot by a few nickels when the amount saved on the successful bids would have been sufficient to increase the original bid to the point necessary to receive the lot. Check the bottom of your bid sheet.
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MEET THE CATALOGERS
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BID SHEET
Since 1928
HOLLINBECK KAGIN COIN COMPANY
Suite 400-412 Royal Union Bldg. Des Moines, Iowa 50309
— Phone 244-3179, Area Code 515 —
Please buy for me at your sale on May 31, 1972 the lots listed below. The prices given are my limit and it is understood that you will buy as much below these limits as possible. The bids are SO MUCH PER LOT. I agree to remit promptly for any lots purchased. I have read the terms of your sale and agree to comply with them.
PLEASE ALLOW UP TO TWO WEEKS FOR RECEIPT OF COINS.
UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED.
All Coins Sent Air Mail Unless Checked Here □
Price List $1.00 □ Ready Five Weeks After Sale.
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“I authorize you to increase my bids by as much of the circled percent- age, as is necessary, to obtain the lots I desire.”
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If you wish us to add the savings on your successful bids to your remaining bids in order to obtain some lots you may otherwise lose, please check here □
Use Blank Sheet Paper for Additional Bids
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ALL SHIPPED POSTPAID
U. S. Currency 6th Edition by Friedberg,
Extra Special $1 1.50 □
U.S. PATTERNS by Judd — (3rd Edition) $ 8.95
GOLD COINS OF THE WORLD 600 — 1965, by Friedberg $15.00 □
SO-CALLED DOLLARS BY HIBLER 8c KAPPEN $10.95 □
COMMERCIAL REFERENCES (BANKS, OTHER COIN DEALERS, ETC.) REQUIRED FROM NEW CUSTOMERS. PLEASE LIST AT LEAST TWO
WANT LIST, COMMENTS, OR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Consignment A — Indiana
FLYING EAGLE CENTS
1—1856 GLITTERING BLUISH PROOF, PINPOINT NICK. RARE! CATALOGS .... 2,500.00
2 — 1857 Glittering golden Uncirculated, Wire Edge. Catalogs 115.00
3— 1858 Large Letters, Uncirculated golden. Catalogs 135.00
4 — 1858 Small letters, Uncirculated bluish golden, faint rub. Catalogs 135.00
5— 1858 Small letters, DOUBLED DATE, Glittering Golden Uncirculated with some areas not quite fully struck up. Normal dies catalogs $135; this worth ?
INDIAN HEAD CENTS
6 — 1859 Plain Wreath reverse, golden Uncirculated. Catalogs 82.50
7— 1860 Shield reverse, Glittering golden Uncirculated GEM! 75.00
8 — 1861 Glittering golden Uncirculated GEM! 100.00
9 — 1862 Glittering bluish golden Uncirculated GEM! 40.00
10 — 1863 Glittering golden Uncirculated GEM! 37.50
11— 1864 Copper-Nickel, Glittering bluish golden Uncirculated. Catalogs 52.50
12— 1864 C-N, Re-Cut 4, Glittering golden Uncirculated, Wire Edge 75.00
13— 1864 Bronze, Red Uncirculated GEM! 75.00
14— 1864-L on Ribbon, Red & Golden Uncirculated, sharp “L”! RARE. Cat 225.00
15— 1864-L on OVERSIZE PLANCHET (struck without collar?) about very fine. RARE. 100.00
16 — 1865 Bright Red Uncirculated GEM! 50.00
17 — 1865 Re-Engraved 18, Red Uncirculated, Wire Edge 50.00
18— 1866 Uncirculated reddish brown. Catalogs 125.00
19— 1867 Uncirculated red and brown. Catalogs 125.00
20— 1868 Uncirculated reddish brown, Sharp Struck! Catalogs 135.00
21— 1869 OVER 8, Red Uncirculated. RARE! Catalogs low at only 675.00
22— 1870 Red Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK, WIRE EDGE! Scarce Thus 200.00
23— 1871 Red Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK .WIRE EDGE! SCARCE THUS 22.00
24— 1872 Deep red Uncirculated although some portions not fully struck up. Cat. 250.00
25 — 1873 Closed 3, extremely fine (coated with reddish solution). Catalogs 32.50
26 — 1874 Reddish brown Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK! Catalogs 75.00
27— 1875 Red Uncirculated, Wire Edge. Catalogs 75.00
28 — 1876 Reddish brown Uncirculated. Catalogs 87.50
29— 1877 Red-bluish-brown Uncirculated, faint rub. RARE. Catalogs 715.00
30— 1878 Reddish Uncirculated. Catalogs 87.50
31 — 1879 Deep Red Uncirculated, Wire Edge. Catalogs 35.00
32— 1879 Re-Cut 9 (bottom original 9 quite sharp) Reddish Uncirculated, faint rub. 50.00
33— 1880, 84 Red & brown Uncirculated. Catalog 57.50
34 — 1881, 82, 83 Red to deep Red Uncirculated 75.00
35 — 1885 Deep red Uncirculated. Catalogs 50.00
36— 1886 First Head, deep Red Proof. Scarce. Catalogs 67.50
37— 1886 OVER 5 (or re-cut 6) First Head, Uncirculated red and brown. We have
encountered this variety several years ago and it was valued then 150.00
38— 1887, 88, 89, 90 Red and deep red Uncirculated. Catalog 77.50
39— 1891, 96, 97 Red and deep red Uncirculated. Catalog 58.00
40 — 1892 “Mouse On Head” variety, Red Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK! 50.00
41— 1893, 94, 95 Red Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK! 100.00
42— 1898, 02, 06, 07, 09 Red to deep red Uncirculated. Cat 59.75
43— 1899 Re-cut 9, Red Uncirculated. Sharp Struck! 30.00
44— 1900, 01, 05, 08 Red Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK! 50.00
45— 1899, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 09 Red-brown Uncirculated. Catalog 75.75
46— 1908-S Glittering Red Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK, WIRE EDGE GEM! 125.00
47_ 1909-S Reddish brown Uncirculated. RARE. Catalogs 235.00
48— 1909-S Duplicate, extremely fine and sharp. SCARCE 150.00
49— 1863 CIVIL WAR TOKEN (J.F. Gardner, N.Y.) struck over Copper-Nickel lc unc. 35.00
SHIELD TYPE NICKELS
50— 1866 Rays, Glittering bluish Uncirculated, WIRE EDGE! Catalogs 120.00
51— 1867 Rays, near Uncirculated. Scarce. Catalogs unc 160.00
52— 1867 Plain, Brilliant bluish Uncirculated, WIRE EDGE! Cat 32.00
53— 1868 Re-Cut Date, bluish Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK! 50.00
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SHIELD TYPE NICKELS (Cont.)
54 — 1869 Doubled Date, Uncirculated golden, faint rub 50.00
55 — 18G9 OVER 8, very fine and sharp. VERY RARE! Concensus of specimens known
seems to be around “15 to 20” 150.00
56— 1869 Normal date, bluish golden Uncirculated, Wire Edge! Cat 37.50
57— 1870 Brilliant Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK, WIRE EDGE GEM! 50.00
58 — 1871 Virtually Uncirculated but same minor abrasions. SCARCE. Catalogs
unc. $200; this probably worth E.F. price of 90.00
59— 1872 Brilliant Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK, WIRE EDGE GEM! 50.00
60— 1873 Closed 3, Brilliant Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK, WIRE EDGE GEM! .... 55.00
61— 1874 Doubled “18”, Brilliant Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK, WIRE EDGE GEM! 65.00
62— 1875 Uncirculated bluish golden. Scarce. Catalogs 100.00
63 — 1875 Duplicate, virtually Uncirculated, barest friction. Cat. unc 100.00
64 — 1876 Uncirculated bluish golden. Catalogs 45 00
65— 1877 GLITTERING BLUISH PROOF. RARE! CATALOGS 850.00
66— 1878 GLITTERING BLUISH PROOF. RARE. CATALOGS 240.00
67— 1879 Glittering Bluish Proof. Scarce. Catalogs 90.00
68 — 1880 BRILLIANT PROOF. Third Lowest Coinage Shield Nickel. Cat. low at .... 90.00
69— 1881 Glittering Bluish Proof. Scarce. Catalogs 90.00
70— 1882 Tailed 2 (not 1882 Over 1 as acquired) Bril. Unc. SHARP STRUCK GEM! 75.00
71 — 1882 Doubled Date & “1.882”, Uncirculated bluish. Acquired as “Rare” 100.00
72— 1882 Date “1-882”, Brilliant golden Uncirculated, CHOICE! 50.00
73— 1882 BRILLIANT SHARP STRUCK WIRE EDGE GEM PROOF! Rare thus 90.00
74— 1882 Solid 2 variety, near Uncirculated 25.00
75 — 1883 Brilliant slightly golden Uncirculated, CHOICE! 40.00
76 — 1883 Doubled Motto, Brilliant bluish Uncirculated 45.00
77 — 1883 Doubled Date, near Uncirculated 30.00
78— 1883 OVER 2, variety with part of 2 visible inside of 3, golden unc. SCARCE 160.00
LIBERTY HEAD NICKELS
79— 1883 No “CENTS”, Glittering Bluish Golden PROOF, WIRE EDGE, CHOICE! 60.00
80 — 1883 No “CENTS”, Brilliant bluish Uncirculated, WIRE EDGE, PROOFLIKE! .... 20.00
81 — 1883 With “CENTS”, Uncirculated golden, Wire Edge. Catalogs low at only 40.00
82— 1884 Glittering Bluish WIRE EDGE PROOF, CHOICE! 75.00
83— 1885 GLITTERING BLUISH PROOF, CHOICE! RARE. CATALOGS 340.00
84 — 1887 Glittering Bluish Proof, Wire Edge, CHOICE! 65.00
85 — 1887, 90, 93, 98 Extremely fine to near unc 60.00
86 — 1888 Glittering Bluish Golden Wire Edge PROOF, CHOICE! 65.00
87— 1889 Glittering Golden Wire Edge PROOF, CHOICE! 60.00
88— 1890 Glittering Golden Wire Edge PROOF, CHOICE! 60.00
89— 1891 Glittering Bluish Golden PROOF, CHOICE! 60.00
90 — 1892 Uncirculated bluish golden. Low coinage. Under valued at cat. of 35.00
91— 1893 Glittering Golden PROOF, CHOICE! 65.00
92 — 1894 Glittering Bluish PROOF, CHOICE! Low total coinage 85.00
93 — 1895 Glittering Bluish PROOF, CHOICE! Scarce 75.00
94— 1896 Glittering Bluish Golden PROOF, CHOICE! SCARCE! 135.00
95— 1897 Glittering Bluish PROOF, CHOICE! 65.00
96— 1898 Glittering Golden Wire Edge PROOF. Low coinage 65.00
97 — 1899, 1900, 01, 02 Near Uncirculated, luster. Catalog unc 106.00
98— 1902 Envelope has “2 Over Horizontal 1” (horizontal piece of metal between base and curve of 2 but doubt if it is a “1”) near unc., sharp.
99 — 1903 Brilliant Uncirculated, WIRE EDGE! 30.00
100 — 1904, 1906 Uncirculated bluish. Catalog 50.00
101 — 1905 Brilliant Uncirculated, WIRE EDGE! ,. 30.00
102— 1907, 1912 Uncirculated bluish & golden. Catalog 50.00
103 — 1907 Glittering Bluish Golden WIRE EDGE PROOF! LOWEST LIBERTY PROOF
COINAGE 90.00
104— 1908, 07, 06, 04, 03 Extremely fine to near unc 60.00
105— 1909 BRILLIANT WIRE EDGE GEM PROOF! 65.00
106— 1910, 11, 12 Near Uncirculated. Catalog unc 75.00
107— 1911 Glittering Bluish Wire Edge PROOF, CHOICE! Low proof coinage 65.00
108— 1912-D Uncirculated bluish golden, WIRE EDGE & SHARP “D”. Catalogs 200.00
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109— 1912-D Duplicate, near Uncirculated bluish, Sharp “D”. Cat. unc. 200.00
110— 1912-S Fine and sharp with Sharp “S”. LOWEST COINAGE 60.00
MATTE PROOF BUFFALO NICKELS 1913-1916
111— 1913 Variety I, MATTE PROOF, pinpoint edge nick. Catalogs 215.00
112— 1913 Variety II, MATTE PROOF, bluish golden. Catalogs 265.00
113— 1914 MATTE PROOF, bluish golden. Catalogs 240.00
114— 1915 MATTE PROOF, bluish golden. Catalogs 265.00
115— 1916 MATTE PROOF, very faint rub. RARE. Catalogs 395.00
TWO-CENT PIECES
116— 1864 Small Motto, virtually Uncirculated, only barest friction. Cat. unc. 275.00
117 — 1864 Large Motto, “Square Edge” as generally on proofs, Red-brown unc.,
CHOICE 40.00
118 — 1865 Reddish brown Uncirculated (cleaned), faint rub. Cat. unc 27.50
119 — 1865 Doubled Letters in “UNITED STATES OF”, deep red Wire Edge Prooflike
GEM! 50.00
120 — 1865 Doubled Date fancy-top 5, deep red Wire Edge Uncirculated GEM! 50.00
121 — 1865 Horned 8, plain-top 5, red & pink Uncirculated GEM! 50.00
122— 1866 Red and brown Uncirculated, SHARP STRUCK WIRE EDGE GEM! 50.00
123— 1867 Uncirculated olive-brown, traces of red, ,Wire Edge, SHARP STRUCK! .... 40.00
124— 1868 Uncirculated Red and deep red Wire Edge GEM! 50.00
125— 1869 OVER 8, very good. Acquired some years ago as “(note traces of 1868
logotype on 186), usual broken dies, RR”. With its inclusion in the last Guide- book, it should be in keen demand 150.00
126— 1869 Normal date, Uncirculated reddish brown, Wire Edge. Catalogs 37.50
127— 1870 Redish virtually Uncirculated (cleaned). Catalogs unc. 47.50
128 — 1871 Red & deep red Uncirculated, Sharp Struck, Wire Edge GEM! 85.00
129— 1871 Doubled Letters in motto, GLITTERING DEEP RED PROOF 200.00
130— 1871 Normal dies, Red and deep red PROOF. Catalogs 150.00
131— 1872 Deep Red PROOF. RARE. Catalogs 250.00
132— 1872 Very fine. RARE. Seldom offered other than proof 75.00
133— 1873 CLOSED 3, GLITTERING RED & PURPLE PROOF, WIRE EDGE GEM!
CATALOGS 600.00
THREE CENT NICKEL PIECES
134— 1865 Doubled Date (original date much too low) bluish Uncirculated, Sharp
Struck, tiny nick. Scarce 50.00
135— 1865, 66, 67 Uncirculated bluish golden, usual lighter strikes. Cat 57.00
136— 1868, 71, 74 Near Uncirculated (cleaned). Catalog unc 74.00
137— 1869, 1872 Uncirculated bluish golden, usual strikes. Catalog 45.00
138— 1870, 73 Closed 3, 74 Average extremely fine. Catalog 29.00
139— 1872, 73 CI-3, 73 open 3, 74, 75, 76 Fine to very fine. Cat. about 52.50
140— 1873 Closed 3, GLITTERING BLUISH PROOF. Only 1,100 struck! Catalogs 55.00
141— 1874, 1875, 1881 Extremely fine. Catalog 33.00
142— 1877 GLITTERING BLUISH PROOF, CHOICE! RAREST DATE OF SET. CAT- ALOGS 650.00
143— 1878 PROOF with deep golden patina, close inspection reveals some pin-
scratches on reverse. RARE. Catalogs only in proof at 195.00
144 — 1879 Glittering Bluish PROOF, CHOICE! Catalogs 60.00
145 — 1880 Glittering Golden PROOF, CHOICE! Catalogs 60.00
146— 1882 Glittering Golden PROOF, CHOICE! Catalogs 50.00
147 — 1883 Glittering Golden PROOF, CHOICE! Catalogs 52.00
148— 1884 Glittering Golden PROOF, CHOICE! Catalogs 60.00
149— 1885 Glittering Golden PROOF, CHOICE! Catalogs 65.00
150— 1886 Glittering Golden PROOF, CHOICE! Catalogs 75.00
151— 1887 OVER 6, Glittering Golden PROOF, CHOICE! Catalogs 215.00
152— 1887 Normal date, Glittering Golden PROOF, CHOICE! Catalogs 150.00
153 — 1888 Uncirculated with golden patina. Scarcer than proof which catalogs .... 57.50
154— 1889 Virtually Uncirculated, only barest friction. Scarce 35.00
Keep Informed --Order Price List. Only $1 .00
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1793 LARGE CENTS
155 — 1793 CHAIN AMERICA, S-2 variety (rarest of the two ‘"Chain America” type; somewhat rarer than S-3, the usual “Chain America” offered). Listed by Dr. Sheldon as the same rarity as S-1 (“Chain Ameri.”). Basically Extremely Fine in sharpness but has some pitting. If not for the pitting, it would probably be “worth” close to $3,000; however the pitting would reduce its value to about half.
156—1793 WREATH, VINE & BARS EDGE, S-6 (“Sprung Die”) variety listed by Sheldon as a bit rarer than the S-3 Chain variety and with a higher dollar value. The obverse of this specimen is a choice very fine with the reverse easily extremely fine (the fraction & lettering quite sharp having only slight friction.) RARE, PARTICULARLY SO CHOICE. The “commoner” S-3 is listed in the Guidebook in only v.f. at $1,500; surely this somewhat sup- erior specimen & rarer variety is worth closer to 2,500.00
157—1793 LETTERED EDGE, S-1 1 C variety, about good or so (rough surface; some
portions very good, good & fair). Catalogs good 250.06
158—1793 LIBERTY CAP, S-14 (popular “Bisecting Die Crack” variety) basically about Very Fine but rough surface, particularly at right obverse & below bust (including date). VERY RARE. Sheldon lists it as somewhat rarer than S-13 (the usual “Liberty Cap” offered) and gives it a substantially higher dollars value. “Condition Census” includes a fine-15 coin, which attests to the rarity of this variety and should make this specimen acceptable. The Guidebook lists the “commoner” S-13 v.f. at $2,500 which would make a v.f. specimen of S-14 worth at least $3,500; this specimen probably worth about one-third that.
1794 LARGE CENTS
159— 1794, 2ND TYPE HEAD (Head of 1794) S-24 (popular “Full Cheeks” variety) Extremely Fine appearing but close examination reveals some light lines on reverse, porous planchet. Sheldon lists this as somewhat rarer than the “commonest” 1794 variety and values it at 50% more which would figure out to $285 for v.f. and over $500 for extremely fine. The lines on reverse could reduce its value to about half or less.
160— 1794 LOW HEAD, S-36 variety, basically Very Fine but has rough surface (which seems to be typical of a great many of the early cents). Possibly the condition 15 or condition 12 coins LISTED IN “CONDITION-CENSUS”. Shel- don states “NOT FAR FROM R-7” (4 to 12 known) which lends credence to the “about 14 or 15 specimens known” opinion of a leading authority. A bold example of this rarity. The Guidebook lists fine (“common” varieties) at $100 which according to Sheldon’s value scale would make condition 12 (fine) of S-36 worth 6 times as much ($600) plus IV2 times for “Condition-Census” or
$900; or if it is condition 15 (fine sharp) worth closer to 1,100.00
161— 1794 MARRED FIELD S-38 variety (heavy die break left obverse field) very good although STATES is not as sharp as balance of coin. VERY RARE (R-6) with a fine specimen included in Condition-Census. Sheldon gives it a basal
value of 5, making it worth 5 times the “common” very good price or 287.50
162— 1794 Truncated Hair Locks S-42 variety, very fine. As stated by Sheldon.
“This reverse is always struck a little weak in upper right portion. OF is weak and top of O is scarcely visible, even on Extremely Fine coins.” This must be
one of the later die states as STATES is also weak. VERY RARE (Upper Range R-5). Possibly the Very Fine 20 or 25 coins Listed in “CONDITION CENSUS”. Sheldon values it 4 times that of “common” varieties (4x$1 90)
$760x1 V2 (for Condition-Census) or a total of 1,110.00
163—1794 Short Bust S-44 variety, Extremely Fine and Choice! Possibly one of the two 40 coins Listed In “CONDiTION-CENSUS”. Listed by Sheldon at IV2 times value of “common” varieties or over 500.00
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1 84 — 1794 Slanting 7 & Large Berries S-55 variety, we are undecided as whether to accept it as the “About Uncirculated 50” coin listed as SECOND FINEST IN “CONDITION-CENSUS” or call it THIRD OR FOURTH FINEST (C-C lists
“40” coins as 3rd & 4th finest). RARE. Valued by Sheldon at double the “common” varieties plus additional premium for “Condition-Census” adds up to over 1,000.00
165— 1794 Wide Date, Thick Hair S-58 variety, very good. Rare. Valued by Sheldon
at double the “common” varieties or 115.00
166— 1794 Close Date, Thick Hair S-60 variety, thick planchet, Very Fine & Sharp.
RARE. Valued by Sheldon at 3 times “common” varieties or over $650 plus 1V2 times (if this is the “30” coin Listed In “CONDITION-CENSUS” as claimed by owner) or 975.00
167— 1794 Fallen 4 variety S-63 (a “famous variety” popular with “Big Cents” col-
lectors for many years) very good. Valued by Sheldon at double “common” varieties or 115.00
168— 1794 Five Braided Locks, Large Circular Curl S-67 variety. We do not believe
it to be the “40” coin (Extremely Fine & Sharp) Listed in “CONDITION-CEN- SUS” although it is fairly close; probably “Extremely Fine” would be more accurate. Rare. Valued by Sheldon at double “common” varieties or at least 650.00
169 — 1794 Die Break Between T and Y, Triple Leaf Under D, S-70 variety, very close to Uncirculated with only slight friction on highest points. Possibly one of the two “50” coins Listed In “CONDITION-CENSUS” as SECOND & THIRD FINEST KNOWN as claimed but we are inclined to feel it may be the “45” coin Listed As FOURTH FINEST KNOWN. In this remarkable condition, it is easily worth over 1,500.00
170— 1794, 3RD TYPE HEAD (Head of 1795) S-72 variety, about extremely fine (the
reverse is sharper than obverse). If not the “35” coin Listed In “CONDITION- CENSUS”, then it surely ranks close to it. A popular and difficult “type” to find, particularly this choice. Valued by Sheldon at IV2 times “common” varieties, this choice specimen surely worth at least 550.00
1795 LARGE CENTS
171— 1795 LETTERED EDGE S-74 variety, Single Leaves at wreath top, very fine (reverse actually Extremely Fine but there is a rub spot on hair). RARE.
Valued by Sheldon at about 15% more than the “commonest” lettered edge (cat. $230) there; its value should be over 260.00
172 — 1795 LETTERED EDGE S-75 variety, Double Leaf top right wreath, very good
fairly sharp, (usual porous planchet). SCARCE. Catalogs 75.00
173— 1795 PLAIN EDGE S-76b variety, ONE CENT high, a choice Extremely Fine (very little wear but grainy surface & planchet about 3% short) specimen in strong demand for “Liberty Cap” type. Acquired as “About Uncirculated” some years ago at $300.00. It may now reach that figure (even though graded more conservatively) with the interim rise in values for choice specimens;
174— 1795 S-77 Variety, ONE CENT central in wreath, a choice specimen with ob- verse a strong very fine & reverse extremely fine & sharp, pinpoint nick.
RARE variety. Close to “CONDITION-CENSUS” which includes a “35” coin.
Valued by Sheldon at 31/3 times the “commonest” variety; therefore worth over 750.00
175—1795 JEFFERSON HEAD S-80 variety, Very Good bust & LIBERTY with bot- tom of date not as sharp; good to very good reverse (uneven wear). EX- TREMELY RARE. Sheldon states “Probably less than 20 genuine Jeffer- sons known”. In strong demand for “type”. The fact that a very good speci- men is included in “Condition-Census” possibly this specimen further sub- stantiates its rarity! Seldom offered! Valued by Sheldon at over 13 times the value of a plain edge 1795! If this is the very good coin in “CONDI- TION-CENSUS”, then it is worth about 900.00
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1796 LIBERTY CAP CENTS
176 — 1796 LIBERTY CAP S-82 variety (Pole attached to bust) very good obverse,
about good (uneven wear) reverse. RARE variety. With a fine coin included in "Condition-Census”, this becomes an acceptable specimen. Valued by Shel- don at about 45% more than the "commonest” variety; or about 85.00
177 — 1796 S-83 Variety (end of Pole connected to Bust by Die Break) rather close to the “Very Fine” for which acquired (some uneveness of wear). RARE variety. “Condition-Census” includes a very fine coin, therefore this specimen should command the attention of advanced “Big Cent” specialists. The “commonest” 1796 cap variety catalogs v.f. $215; surely this specimen worth
over 250.00
178 — 1796 S-85 Variety (Low 6) basically Extremely Fine with usual porous plan- chet, some evidence of die failure at OF, some tiny rough spots evident if closely examined. VERY RARE variety. Sheldon states “One of the famous Rarities and almost prohibitively scarce above fine”. “CONDITION-CENSUS” lists (55-45-30-20-15-15). Possibly the “20” coin as claimed by owner (who re- duced it one grade to allow for any detractions. If so, then according to
Sheldon, it would be worth about 700.00
179 — 1796 S-86 Variety, affectionately called “Office Boy” reverse by “Big Cent” specialists (9 defective leaves, bow incomplete, badly spaced legend, etc.) very fine (obverse trifle shy of grade but reverse is Extremely Fine). VERY
RARE (R-6) variety. “CONDITION-CENSUS”. Well worth 550.00
180 — 1796-S-87 Variety, a choice and sharp Extremely Fine specimen. Possibly the
one Listed In “CONDITION-CENSUS”. If it is, then it has a “Book-Value” of around . 600.00
181 — 1796 S-88 Variety (Club Pole, Balanced Date) Extremely Fine & Sharp, tiny edge nick.. VERY RARE variety HIGH UP IN “CONDITION-CENSUS” “Book-Value” well over 1,000.00
182— 1796 S-89 Variety (Crowded Head, Triple Leaf Under T) Very Fine & Sharp (close examination shows it has been brushed). “CONDITION-CENSUS”.
Surely this desirable specimen worth over 350.00
183 — 1796 S-90 Variety (Crowded Head, Double Leaf Under T) Upset Reverse (up-
side down) very good (center quite sharp with perifery not as sharp). EX- TREMELY RARE (R-7). Probably one of the two such coins Listed In “CONDI- TION-CENSUS”. Sheldon’s “Book-Value” figures out to about $275 but as gen- erally noted, extremely rare coins usually bring somewhat more than a “theoretical price”. Keeping this in mind, we believe that Rarity will bring closer to 400.00
184— 1796 S-91 Variety (Wide Date) rather close to the “About Uncirculated” for which acquired (typical porous piar.chet). A choice and attractive cent excel- lent for date, type or variety collectors. At the time it was acquired (several years ago) it had several superlatives describing it with a price tag of $750; we do not know whether the owner paid this price for it or obtained it for less.
1796 DRAPED BUST (FILLET) CENTS
185—1796 Second Style Reverse (Type of 1795) S-92 Variety (Close 96, 6 Leaning Right, Single Leaves at top) a choice Extremely Fine specimen which is Close To “CONDITION-CENSUS” (if not actually the “40” coin Listed). Shel- don states “Three of the top six coins are in ANS.” Therefore, this must be ONE OF THE TOP SPECIMENS AVAILABLE TO COLLECTORS! Easily worth over 600.00
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186 — 1796 NC-1 Variety (similar obverse with Third Style Reverse — Type of 1797) acquired as “Extra Fine but the obverse looks like it has been “improved” (to remove corrosion, etc.?), the all important reverse is quite nice.” Sheldon states “Six now accounted for, five of them in collectors’ hands.” “CONDITION-CENSUS” Lists (30-15-12-12-10-6) therefore we are inclined to accept the claim “THE SECOND BEST ONE KNOWN.” It is valued $1,000 on the envelope. What it may be presently “worth” is diffi- cult to determine.
187— 1786 Second Style Reverse (Type 1795) S-93 variety (Hyphenated 7-9, Circle Wreath) heavy reverse die break, about Very Fine (porous planchet which occurs so frequently among the early cents). Catalogs (Guidebook) v.f 240.00
188 — 1796 NC-4 Variety (Close, Curved Date with Second Style Reverse — Type 1795 envelope has “Fine but some marks in the hair. THE BEST ONE IN COLLECTORS’ HANDS.” Sheldon states “Seven accounted for, six of them in collectors’ hands. The 10-coin, however, is ANS.” “CONDITION- CENSUS” Lists (10-5-4-3-2-2) therefore with the very good (10) in ANS, only good to fair specimens are available to collectors. A MOST UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A GREAT RARITY!
189— 1796 First Style Reverse (Type of 1794) S-101 variety, very good & sharp VERY RARE. Close to “Condition-Census” (which includes a fine coin). Using Sheldon’s formula, we arrive at a “Book-Value” of about $125; but rarities
seem to bring more. We would not be surprised to see it exceed 150.00
190— 1796 First Style Reverse S-102 variety (Dotted Date) Very Fine & Sharp, por-
ous planchet. RARE variety. Possibly “CONDITION-CENSUS” which includes 2 Very Fine “20” coins! The “commonest” 1796 variety catalogs v.f. $225; surely this rare variety in desirable condition worth over 350.00
191 — 1796 “LIHERTY” S-103, about Very Fine, (black poruos planchet). The owner had it noted as “CONDITION-CENSUS” (whether he felt it was the “15” or “20” coin listed therein is not specified). VERY RARE variety (much rarer than S-104, the only other LIHERTY variety). One of the more popular and sought-after varieties. Sheldon values this at more than double the other LIHERTY. If it is the “15” coin, then its “Book-Value” would be over $600; but if it is the “20” coin, then its “Book-Value” would be closer to 1,000.00
192—1796 Third Style Reverse (Type 1797) Double-Cut 6, S-105 Variety, a Choice Extremely Fine specimen of this EXTREMELY RARE VARIETY! Sheldon states “Possibly 15 to 20 known”. “CONDITION-CENSUS” is (65-25-15-10- 10-7). UNDOUBTEDLY, THE SECOND CHOICEST SPECIMEN KNOWN!
With the sole exception of the top one, the others are very fine down to very good. One of the “Most Prized Big Cents” in this remarkable collec- tion. Using the Guidebook as a base for “common” varieties value, Sheldon’s formulae gives it a “Book-Value” of about $2,500 to 3,300.00
193— 1796 First Style Reverse (Type 1794) S-106 variety (Date Slants Right) fine.
VERY RARE variety. “CONDITION-CENSUS” includes a “15” (strong Fine) coin, however Sheldon states “Two of the top six in ANS”. Therefore this could be “CONDITION-CENSUS” (top six) in availability to collectors. As
such, we believe its value to be around 300.00
194 — 1796 First Style Reverse S-108 variety (Widest Date) very good. (RARE variety Guidebook has “commonest” variety at $70 but Sheldon’s “Book-Value” would
be about 100.00
195 — 1796 First Style Reverse S-110 variety (96 Close & Connected) basically Ex-
tremely Fine but has eroded surface (which is typical of many of the early cents). Allowing a reduction of one grade for the erosion, would give it a Guidebook value for v.f. of 225.00
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DRAPED BUST (FILLET) CENTS (Cont.)
196— 1796 First Style Reverse S-lll variety (Date Leans Right, 9-6 Close) very good
obverse but reverse closer to good. VERY RARE variety. “CONDITION-CEN- SUS” includes a very good coin but “Two of the six are ANS”. Therefore it is possible that this is among the top six in availability to collectors. As such, its value would be around
197 — 1798 Third Style Reverse (Type 1797) S-114 variety (6 in Drapery) Very Fine
& Sharp obverse, about Very Fine reverse. VERY RARE variety. “CONDITION- CENSUS” as it includes a “15” coin. “Book-Value” about
198 — 1796 S-114 DOUBLE STRUCK both obverse & reverse, very good. Acquired close to 4 years ago when it was valued $300; present value?
199 — 1796 Second Style Reverse (Type 1795) S-116 variety (6 High, Tilted Left)
very good. VERY RARE variety. “Condition Census” includes 3 fine coins, therefore this is an acceptable specimen of this rare variety. “Book-Value” about
200 — 1796 Third Style Reverse S-117 variety (Straight Date, Figures Leaning Right)
about very good (small obverse bruise). EXTREMELY RARE variety. Sheldon states ‘Just twelve accounted for, two of them in ANS.” With ONLY 10 IN COLLECTORS’ HANDS and a very good coin in “Condition-Census”, there should be a strong demand. Sheldon values this rarity at close to 3 times the “common” variety which catalogs v.g. $80, plus the fact that rarities bring more than the “theoretical” price should send this coin over
201— 1796 Third Style Reverse S-118 variety (Closest Date, 6 in Drapery) very good
& Sharp. EXTREMELY RARE. Sheldon states “Ten accounted for, two of them in ANS, including the 55”. This must be the “10” coin Listed In “CONDITION-CENSUS” as 5TH BEST KNOWN but with 2 in ANS, this is Either 4TH OR 3RD BEST (depending upon condition of 2nd ANS coin) IN COLLECTORS’ HANDS! As such, it would have a “Book-Value” (if 4TH) of about $375; but if 3RD, a value of about
1797-1798 LARGE CENTS
202— 1797 Plain Edge, Reverse 1796, S-120a variety (Wide Date) about Extremely
Fine (Sheldon states “this die began to fail early” — evident in this spec- imen in TA of STATES not being fully struck up). RARE. In strong demand as Major variety. “Condition-Census” includes 2 extremely fine coins, therefore this is a highly acceptable specimen. Since this the only die combination of this Major variety, the unusually strong demand for a choice specimen should send it over
203— 1797 Gripped (“Milled”) Edge, Rev. 1796, S-120b variety (Wide Date) Fine To Very Fine (uneven wear) Catalogs fine $82.50 in V.F. $150.00; this worth about
204— 1797 Similar Major variety, S-121 (Close Date) Extremely Fine. Much Scarcer
than above S-120b (the only 2 dies of this Major Variety). Very Close, if not actually the “35” coin Listed In “Condition-Census”. A RARITY in this cond- ition worth over
205— 1797 Third Reverse (Type 1797) S-130 variety (prominent die break obverse),
virtually Uncirculated, only barest friction. “CONDITION-CENSUS”
206— 1797 Stemless S-131 variety, basically Extremely Fine, however it appears to have been “brushed” a little too enthusiastically (many “Big-Cent” collectors brushed their beloved coppers to preserve them). “Condition-Census” includes 3 very fine coins, therefore this specimen is quite significant. The Guidebook does not reflect the rarity of this Major Variety in conditions above fine. How much “brushing” affects the value of this desirable coin is difficult to determine. An Extremely Fine specimen should easily be worth over
207— 1797 Small (tiny) Fraction S-134 variety (Period Before Throat) about Very Fine
(swelled die as stated by Sheldon — resulting in outer left reverse not being as sharp as balance of coin). Right reverse die break. RARE variety. A Major “Naked Eye” variety deserving of separate listing in Guidebook. “Book-Value" 2.V2 times “common” variety of v.f. or over
208— 1798 Large Close Date S-145 variety (Style I Hair & Letters) basically Ex-
tremely Fine but has a few minor imperfections. SCARCE variety Sheldon states “No more than a half dozen seen above VF”. Possibly the “20” <