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HUGE NUMISMATIC COLLECTION COMING TO OUR SITE VERY SOON.

June 22, 2018 by gnpov

GAMMILL NUMISMATICS, LLC IS HAPPY TO BRING YOU SOME OF THE VERY FINEST COLLECTOR/INVESTOR NUMISMATIC COLLECTABLES AVAILABLE IN TODAYS MARKET.   WE WILL BE OFFERING CHOICE US COINS, TOKENS, MEDALS, PAPER MONEY, AS WELL AS RARE ROMAN, GREEK, BYZANTINE & MEDIEVIL COINS.   WE INTEND TO ALWAYS HAVE A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERY DEDICATED AND AGRESSIVE COLLECTOR/INVESTOR.

COMING VERY SOON!

 


 

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Highlights of the Robinson S. Brown Conder Token Auction, October 7, 2009

October 28, 2009 by gnpov

Essex Epping Forest DH 1 obv_edited

Essex Epping Forest DH 1 rev_edited

By all accounts the Robinson S. Brown Jr. Conder Token Auction by DNW in London on October 7th, 2009 by was a great success.   The Brown collection (Part I) consisted of lots 1 – 247 and realized ₤91,080 including the buyer’s premium.  The entire auction consisted of 621 lots, 4 lots went unsold, there were 98 successful bidders and a total of 33 vendors.  A few hightlights follow.

Pictured above is Lot 132, from Essex, Epping Forest [DH 1], Spence’s Shilling dated 1796 (the 9 and 6 in the date are retrograde, see below).  It has the stag right and the reverse has the star and Garter.  The edge reads: Spence x  Dealer x in x Coins x London.   The quality of the work that went into this token is perhaps best noted by the eye of the stag, what craftsmanship!  The token sold for ₤540.

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Essex DH 1 eyes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lot 9           Aylesbury [DH 4], Francis Wheeler Halfpenny dated 1797, had most attractive original surfaces with brilliant toning.  This lot sold for ₤ 1440 ($2,290 based on US exchange of $1.59).  All prices include a 20% buyers’ premium.

Lot 10        Aylesbury [DH 5] another Francis Wheeler, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny (1797), where the approximate population is reported to be 6 pieces with 2 in institutions, produced  ₤ 780 ($1,240).

Lot 11         Aylesbury [DH 6] was another Francis Wheeler, Skidmore’s mule Halfpenny, with the same obverse die as Lot 10 brought ₤ 816 ($1297) in extremely fine condition with only one other specimen known.  This example’s provenance goes back to  the S.H. Hamer Collection.

Lot 12         Aylesbury [DH 7c], Lutwyche’s Halfpenny with the laureate but of William III and perhaps the finest in private hands was hammered down at ₤ 1,020 ($1,622).  The provenance of this coin was back to the W. Anderson Collection (April 2000) and J. Spingarn Collection (February 2001).

Lot 13         Aylesbury [DH 8], another very rare (only one other specimen known to the cataloguer) Skidmore’s mule brought ₤ 540 ($859).  This specimen has the FW cipher surmounted by the crest of a swan and encircled by a wreath of oak and palm on the obverse while the reverse has the heart on hand.  Beautiful example and practically unique.

Lot 15         Aylesbury [DH 9], another Skidmore’s Halfpenny coming from the S.H. Hamer collection brought ₤ 744 ($1,183).

Lot 19         Aylesbury [DH 14], Skidmore’s mule with justice seated right and with the Hendon church on the reverse,  brought ₤ 1,200 ($1,908).   Another example where only two other specimens are known, and one of those is in the British Museum.

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Robinson S. Brown Jr. Conder Token Collection to be Auctioned by Dix Noonan Webb on October 7th, 2009.

September 17, 2009 by gnpov

 

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 Middlesex, 1795 Newgate Prison, Uncirculated Example of

D&H 396

The London, England, auction house of Dix Noonan Webb will be selling the  collection of Conder tokens formed by the late Robinson S. Brown Jr in four parts, beginning October 7th 2009 (Bedfordshire thru Lincolnshire). Subsequent auctions are scheduled for October 2010 (Middlesex), October 2011 (Norfolk thru Yorkshire) and October 2012 (Wales, Scotland, Ireland and an extensive run of duplicates).

Catalogues may be ordered  from Dix Noonan Webb, 16 Bolton Street, London W1J 8BQ, England,  ww.dnw.co.uk.

They can also be contacted by phone at: 011-44-20-7016-1700.

For a direct link to the online catalogue use the following URL:  

www.dnw.co.uk./coins/auctions/rostrumauctions/

This is sure to be another major “Copper Event” since the anticipation of sale of the Brown collection of British Tokens his  has long been awaited.  Many say Brown’s collection is among the most complete (if not the most complete) collection of Conder Tokens ever assembled. 

The last great Conder Token Sale was held July 7th & 8th, 1998 in Melborne, Australia.  It was the W.J. Noble Collection of British Tokens offered by Noble Numismatics Pty. Ltd. (sale No. 58, part B). 

This “UNDER PUBLICIZED” auction of Brown’s collection on October 7,2009 is sure to be an exciting  beginning to a fantastic group of events over the next several years for Provincial Token collectors of the 18th century.

 

The political satire of the illustrated token is that all the “issuers” were all currently prisoners residing in Newgate Prison.  They had been found guilty of subversive libel.  Notably, Ridgeway was publisher of Paine’s “Rights of Man”

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Prices Realized for the Noncollectible Large Cent Varieties from the Dan Holmes’ Collection

September 9, 2009 by gnpov

These are the prices realized, without the commission, for the Noncollectible Large Cent Varieties  from the Dan Holmes’ Collection auctioned by Larry and Ira Goldberg on Sunday September 6, 2009.  Prices including commission will be published when the results are available from the auction house.

 

Table:  Prices Realized for the Noncollectible Large Cent Varieties from the Dan Holmes’s Collection (commission not included).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lot Year NC # Rarity Grade  Estimated/Realized 
4 1793 NC-1 R8 BS1+  $10,000/$25,000 
7 1793 NC-2 R8+ PCGS Fair 2  $150000/$230,000 
8 1793 NC-3 R8- PCGS G4  $150,000/$190,000 
15 1793 NC-4 R7+ G6  $10,000/$24,000 
17 1793 NC-5 R8+ EF45  $1,000/$5,500 
25 1793 NC-6 R8 G4+  $20,000/$35,000 
29 1794 NC-4(S-17b) R8 AG3+  $10,000/$23,000 
34 1794 NC-7(S-20a) R8+ G4  $10,000/$22,000 
40 1794 NC-8 R8- F12  $20,000/$24,000 
41 1794 NC-11 R8 VG8  $20,000/$23,000 
57 1794 NC-1 R7+ G5  $10,000/$12,500 
64 1794 NC-2 R8 VG10  $20,000/$46,000 
70 1794 NC-10 R8+ F12  $20,000/$51,250 
72 1794 NC-5 R8 AG3  $20,000/$23,000 
77 1794 NC-9 R8- G5  $20,000/$14,000 
78 1794 NC-9 R8- AG3  $20,000/$11,000 
106 1794 NC-6 R8 F12  $30,000/$35,000 
115 1794 NC-3 R8 F12  $20,000/$52,000 
122 1795 NC-2 R8 AG3  $10,000/$13,500 
123 1795 NC-3 R7 AG3+  $5,000/$7,000 
129 1795 NC-1 R8+ PCGS F15  $50,000/$80,000 
130 1795 NC-1 R8 Fair 2  $20,000/$32,000 
132 1795 NC-4 R8+ Fair 2  $20,000/$22,000 
133 1795 NC-4 R8+ G5  $30,000/$28,000 
149 1796 NC-1 R6 VG7  $4,000/$3,900 
150 1796 NC-1 R6 VG8  $5,000/$3,300 
156 1796 NC-2 R7 VG10  $10,000/$9,250 
159 1796 NC-3 R6+ VF30  $20,000/$21,000 
160 1796 NC-3 R6+ VG10  $8,000/$7,250 
169 1796 NC-4 R5+ F15  $10,000/$7,500 
170 1796 NC-4 R5+ VG8  $4,000/$3,700 
188 1796 NC-5 R7 AG3  $4,000/$6,500 
201 1796 NC-6 R8 AG3  $10,000/$15,500 
205 1796 NC-7 R8 PCGS Fair 2  $20,000/$27,000 
208 1797 NC-1 R7 G6  $7,500/$8,250 
218 1797 NC-2 R6 VG8  $3,000/$4,200 
219 1797 NC-2 R6 VG10+  $5,000/$4,600 
220 1797 NC-3 R6- G5  $2,000/$2,900 
221 1797 NC-3 R6- VG8  $3,000/$4,200 
236 1797 NC-8 R8+ VF20+  $25,000/$36,000 
240 1797 NC-7 R8+ VG7  $25,000/$34,000 
243 1797 NC-6 R8 G4  $10,000/$15,500 
248 1797 NC-4 R8- AG3  $10,000/$12,500 
258 1797 NC-5 R6 G6  $2,000/$2,600 
259 1797 NC-5 R6 VG8+  $4,000/$4,200 
283 1798 NC-1 R7+ AG3  $5,000/$4,400 
286 1798 NC-2 R7+ VG8  $15,000/$18,000 
287 1798 NC-2 R7+ VG8  $20,000/$18,500 
348 1799/8 NC-1 R7 F12  $50,000/$57,500 
356 1800/1798 NC-6 R6+ F15+  $10,000/$8,750 
357 1800/1798 NC-5 R8- VG10+  $15,000/$25,000 
367 1800/179 NC-1 R8- VG10  $15,000/$27,000 
368 1800/179 NC-2 R6+ VG7  $3,000/$2,100 
369 1800/179 NC-2 R6+ VG8  $2,000/$2,300 
377 1800 NC-3 R6- VG8  $1,500/$2,400 
394 1800 NC-4 R7 EF40  $20,000/$22,000 
395 1800 NC-4 R7 Fair 2  $4,000/$2,400 
407 1801 NC-1 R5+ F12+  $5,000/$4,600 
415 1801 NC-2 R7 F15  $15,000/$14,500 
416 1801 NC-2 R7 BS1+  $1,000/$2,300 
417 1801 NC-5 R7+ AG3  $10,000/$12,000 
424 1801 NC-4 R7 VG8  $5,000/$6,750 
427 1801 NC-3 R6+ VG10  $5,000/$8,000 
438 1802 NC-1 R5+ G5  $500/$675 
439 1802 NC-1 R5+ EF45  $15,000/$14,500 
445 1802 NC-2 R6 VF25+  $10,000/$9,000 
493 1803 NC-1 R5+ VG7  $1,000/$650 
494 1803 NC-1 R5+ F15+  $7,500/$6.250 

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Dan Holmes’ Sale Yields First Million Dollar Large Cent

September 7, 2009 by gnpov

Part I, the” EARLY DATES”, of the Dan Holmes Large Cent Auction has elevated several of those special Early American Coppers to a new height.  The legendary 1795 Reeded Edge Sheldon-79 brought $1,260,000 (with the 15% buyer’s commission); a new record price paid for any US Large Cent.   For a video replay of this lot use this link(1).  Apparently purchased by a dealer for a serious large cent copper specialist.  However, it wasn’t the only star amongst the group.  Lot 352, the Mint State 1799 Sheldon-189, considered by many to be the most valuable large cent in the auction, came in a close second at $977,500 (including the commission).  Marvelous results for all Large Cent collectors and investors.

But that’s only the beginning.  Lot 24, the Finest Known Bisected Obverse 1793 Sheldon-14 was hammered down at $506,000 including the buyer’s commission.  Then there was Lot 531which was the Unique Certified Mint State 1804 Sheldon-266c graded MS 63 BN by PCGS that fell at $661,250 with the commission.

The Sheldon-Holmes Color Set which consisted of 6 Colonials and 60 Large Cents sold for $37,950 with the 15% commission.

We will have a more detailed analysis as we digest the  results. Congratulations Dan and Family, Ira and Larry, and of course Chris and Bob.

(1) Video Courtesy of H Craig Hamling.

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Noncollectible Large Cent Varieties in the Dan Holmes’ Collection

August 26, 2009 by gnpov

Ira and Larry Goldberg’s auction of the Dan Holmes collection of Large Cents, in collaboration with Chris McCawley and Bob Grellman, will offer the large cent collector an opportunity to bid on a total of 68 NC varieties.  There are 55 NC varieties recognized by collectors and Dan was able to assemble 54 of the 55.  The one missing from his collection is the unique (1795 NC -5) which is located in the American Numismatic Societies Museum in NYC. 

In Dan’s collection of NC varieties there are 14 coins where there are duplicates.  Several of those NC varieties are of considerable interest and value.  For example, Lots 77 and 78 are examples of the 1794 NC-9, R7+.  Lot 77 is net graded Good-5 but the reverse vertical die crack is very weak (EDS, Breen state 1).  In the case of Lot 78, net graded About Good-3, the sharpness is slightly better and the reverse die crack is very strong indicating its LDS.  There are only four known examples of the 1794 NC-9 variety, two of which are in Holmes’ auction.  The census of these four examples are, 7-6-5-3.  The estimated value of these two lots is in the $20,000 range.  The VG-6 example was sold in February 2008 by Superior Galleries for $36,500.

Lots 129 and 130 offer two examples of the Jefferson Head 1795 NC-1, R8+.  Lot 129 is the “Unique” Thick Planchet Jefferson Head with Lettered Edge of 1793.   One of only three examples of the 1795 NC-1 and the only one struck on a thick planchet.  Graded by PCGS as Fine-15 and by McCawley/Grellman as Fine-12.  Estimated value for Lot 129 is $50,000.  Lot 130 is the thin planchet example of the NC-1 of which there are only two known examples.  Lot 130 grades as a Fair-2 with an estimated value of $20,000.  The second example has a grade of VF-20.

Lots 132 and 133 are also a pair of Jefferson Head NCs.  Lot 132 is the 1795 “Unique” Jefferson Head NC-4 (R8+) Thick Planchet Overstruck on a 1795 NC-1.  The coin is holed at the top of the head but is the second finer of only two known for the variety and grades Fair-2.  It is also unique that it is overstruck on an NC-1 thick planchet!  This varieties estimated value is $20,000 and UP.  This is truly a unique specimen.  Lot 133 is another “Unique” Jefferson Head NC-4.  This Jefferson Head is struck on a Thin Lettered Edge Planchet and grades Good-5.  The estimated value of this NC-4 is $30,000.

There is also Lots 394 and 395.  Lot 394 features an Outstanding 1800 NC-4 EDS.  It is the finest known of eight examples in all die states.  It grades EF-40 and is the Noyes plate coin.  Estimated value is $20,000.  Lot 395 is the 1800 NC-4 in MDS and grades Fair-2.  Estimated value is $4,000.

A complete listing of the NC varieties is listed in the table below.  It offers a unique opportunity for the large cent specialist.

Table:  A listing of the NC varieties in the Dan Holmes Collection being offered by Ira and Larry Goldberg on September 6, 2009.

Lot

Year

NC #

Rarity

Grade

Estimated  Value

Realized (+15%)
             

4

1793

NC-1

R8

BS1+

$10,000

  $28,750

7

1793

NC-2

R8+

PCGS Fair 2

$150,000

  264,500

8

1793

NC-3

R8-

PCGS G4

$150,000

  218,500

15

1793

NC-4

R7+

G6

$10,000

  27,600

17

1793

NC-5

R8+

EF45

$1,000

  6,325

25

1793

NC-6

R8

G4+

$20,000

  40,250

29

1794

NC-4(S-17b)

R8

AG3+

$10,000

  

34

1794

NC-7(S-20a)

R8+

G4

$10,000

  

40

1794

NC-8

R8-

F12

$20,000

  

41

1794

NC-11

R8

VG8

$20,000

  

57

1794

NC-1

R7+

G5

$10,000

  

64

1794

NC-2

R8

VG10

$20,000

  

70

1794

NC-10

R8+

F12

$20,000

  

72

1794

NC-5

R8

AG3

$20,000

  
             

77

1794

NC-9

R8-

G5

$20,000

  

78

1794

NC-9

R8-

AG3

$20,000

  
             

106

1794

NC-6

R8

F12

$30,000

  

115

1794

NC-3

R8

F12

$20,000

  

122

1795

NC-2

R8

AG3

$10,000

  

123

1795

NC-3

R7

AG3+

$5,000

  
             

129

1795

NC-1

R8+

PCGS F15

$50,000

  

130

1795

NC-1

R8

Fair 2

$20,000

  
             

132

1795

NC-4

R8+

Fair 2

$20,000

  

133

1795

NC-4

R8+

G5

$30,000

  
             

149

1796

NC-1

R6

VG7

$4,000

  

150

1796

NC-1

R6

VG8

$5,000

  
             

156

1796

NC-2

R7

VG10

$10,000

  

159

1796

NC-3

R6+

VF30

$20,000

  

160

1796

NC-3

R6+

VG10

$8,000

  
             

169

1796

NC-4

R5+

F15

$10,000

  

170

1796

NC-4

R5+

VG8

$4,000

  
             

188

1796

NC-5

R7

AG3

$4,000

  

201

1796

NC-6

R8

AG3

$10,000

  

205

1796

NC-7

R8

PCGS Fair 2

$20,000

  

208

1797

NC-1

R7

G6

$7,500

  
             

218

1797

NC-2

R6

VG8

$3,000

  

219

1797

NC-2

R6

VG10+

$5,000

  
             

220

1797

NC-3

R6-

G5

$2,000

  

221

1797

NC-3

R6-

VG8

$3,000

  
             

236

1797

NC-8

R8+

VF20+

$25,000

  

240

1797

NC-7

R8+

VG7

$25,000

  

243

1797

NC-6

R8

G4

$10,000

  

248

1797

NC-4

R8-

AG3

$10,000

  
             

258

1797

NC-5

R6

G6

$2,000

  

259

1797

NC-5

R6

VG8+

$4,000

  

283

1798

NC-1

R7+

AG3

$5,000

  

286

1798

NC-2

R7+

VG8

$15,000

  

287

1798

NC-2

R7+

VG8

$20,000

  
             

348

1799/8

NC-1

R7

F12

$50,000

  

356

1800/1798

NC-6

R6+

F15+

$10,000

  

357

1800/1798

NC-5

R8-

VG10+

$15,000

  

367

1800/179

NC-1

R8-

VG10

$15,000

  
             

368

1800/179

NC-2

R6+

VG7

$3,000

  

369

1800/179

NC-2

R6+

VG8

$2,000

  
             

377

1800

NC-3

R6-

VG8

$1,500

  
             

394

1800

NC-4

R7

EF40

$20,000

  

395

1800

NC-4

R7

Fair 2

$4,000

  
             

407

1801

NC-1

R5+

F12+

$5,000

  
             

415

1801

NC-2

R7

F15

$15,000

  

416

1801

NC-2

R7

BS1+

$1,000

  
             

417

1801

NC-5

R7+

AG3

$10,000

  

424

1801

NC-4

R7

VG8

$5,000

  

427

1801

NC-3

R6+

VG10

$5,000

  
             

438

1802

NC-1

R5+

G5

$500

  

439

1802

NC-1

R5+

EF45

$15,000

  
             

445

1802

NC-2

R6

VF25+

$10,000

  
             

493

1803

NC-1

R5+

VG7

$1,000

  

494

1803

NC-1

R5+

F15+

$7,500

  

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Highlights of the Spectacular Dan Holmes Collection of Early Date Large Cents and a Congratulation.

August 24, 2009 by gnpov

Congratulations Dan, you have managed to accomplish something that all who love and collect large cents can share and enjoy with you into the future.  Your perseverance over the last 35 years has resulted in an historical “first” for the coin collecting community on the whole, and particularly, for large cent collectors everywhere.  To further distinguish your accomplishment, you compiled your collection by what we will call the “old school approach” of untiring patience in your search, meticulousness in your purchases, and all done with an “eye” for unwavering quality in your choice of copper.  Your assembling the most complete set of Early Date US Large Cents in history is an event that will go down in numismatic history as one of the foremost events in our hobby.   

Not only has Dan brought together all 302 Sheldon varieties in the early date years (1793-1814) in a single collection, but even more remarkably, he has managed to couple that with bringing together all 53 of the NC (noncollectible) varieties as well.  Dan was able to obtain all of the noncollectible varieties but one.  Through the generosity of the ANS, they have loaned to Dan that single unique coin, the 1793 NC-5, through his September auction to make it possible to display, and for collectors to view, a complete set by Sheldon number of United States Early Date Large Cents for the first time.   This display contains all 355 varieties including the NC varieties of this remarkable era in our Early American history.  What an amazing triumph!

The extent of Dan’s accomplishment has further been amplified by Bob Grellman when he noted that there are probably two dozen coins in this early date large cent collection whose rarity exceeds both the 1804 dollar and the 1913 Liberty nickel!!  Another remarkable accomplishment!

And, there are over 50 coins listed as finest known for the variety, or condition census pieces including many of those described below. 

The sale will take place September 6, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Beverly Hills at 1:00 PM with auctioneers Larry and Ira Goldberg in collaboration with Chris McCawley and Bob Grellman, The Copper Specialist.  This continues to be a phenomal team for bringing high quality large cent auctions to the cutting edge for both collector and investor.  We owe these gentlemen a great deal of gratidue in bringing us these landmark events.  Thanks to you and you hard working staffs gentlemen! 

We will mention a few highlights of the auction to further heighten your interest.  We will give you the PCGS grade as well as McCawley and Grellman’s grade (The Copper Specialists/EAC grade).  

Let’s begin with Lot 128, the legendary 1795 Reeded Edge Sheldon-79.  This Holmes coin is the finest of 8 known examples (R7+).  Even through the grade assigned by PCGS is only VG-10, the Reeded Edge is clear and strong with the exception of a small area over the S-OF-A where it is weak or missing.  McCawley & Grellman give the coin a VG-10 designation.  To help put this particular coin in perspective, a G-4 with heavy wear brought $402,500 (lot #1143) in the Nov. 20, 2008, Bowers and Merena auction in Baltimore.  What will be the final hammer for this exceptional treasure, one of the most famous coins in the collection?

Probably considered to be the most valuable coin in the collection is Lot 352.  This is the extraordinary Mint State 1799 Sheldon-189 (Normal Date).  It is the only Certified Mint State coin of that year.   It has been graded MS-62 BN by NGC.   It is the superior coin for that year by a wide margin, the runner-up being a VF-30 example housed in the ANS Museum.  Catalogers McCawley & Grellman give the coin an AU-55 designation.  This is the “must-have” coin for anyone assembling a registry set of mint state large cents!

Lot 3 is another amazing coin.  It is the second finest 1793 Sheldon-2 Chain America graded MS-63 BN by PCGS.  It ranks as an R4+.  This copper has incredibly well defined hair detail and magnificent surfaces beaming with luster.  McCawley and Grellman assign this coin a grade of AU-55 due to the light friction on the highest points.

Lot 5 is another Chain America, the 1793 Sheldon-3, which is the Levick Plate Coin.  It is an R3- and graded MS 63 BN by PCGS.  McCawley and Grellman assign this coin a grade of AU-50+. 

Lot 7 is the Unique 1793 Strawberry with One Cent Centered, NC-2, R8+, graded by PCGS as Fair 2.  This is the Levick-Crosby Plate Coin. McCawley and Grellman assign this coin a grade of Fair-2+.  An extraordinary coin!

Lot 8, also a 1793 NC-3 Strawberry Leaf Wreath Cent with the ONE CENT High is one of only three known and is referred to as the “Common Strawberry”.   PCGS graded this coin as Good-4 with which McCawley and Grellman  concur.  The finest known example is a VG-7 (EAC grade) which sold for $862,500 as lot #51 in the January 5, 2009, Stack’s auction in Orlando.  This set a record  price paid for a large cent.  Will it stand or fall during the Holmes auction?

Accordingly, in a single collection, Dan has assembled two of the four known examples of the Strawberry Leaf Wreath Cent.

Lot 9 is a Prooflike 1793 S-5 (R4) Wreath Cent with Large Date and Liberty.   This is simply a near flawless Wreath Cent.  The coin is sharply struck and has reflective prooflike surfaces.  PCGS graded this coin MS-65 BN while McCawley and Grellman assign it a grade of MS-63 prooflike.  NGC had graded the coin as Specimen-65 BN.  This is simply another amazing coin in Dan’s collection.  Auction estimates are $150,000-UP!

Lot 79 is yet another spectacular and popular coin for the large cent collector.  It is the attractive high condition census 1794 Sheldon-48  (R5) Starred Reverse graded by PCGS as VF-30.  A very rare coin indeed in this grade!  McCawley and Grellman assign a grade of VF-25.  In Dan’s example, all 94 stars are clearly visible and reflect the quality of this great collection.  Someone will walk away with a pristine example of this popular variety.  Once again, auction estimates are $150,000-UP!

Lot 1 is the American Classic 1793 Sheldon-1 (R4) Chain Ameri. graded by PCGS as AU-58.  This coin represents one of the finest known of this variety.  Graded AU-55 by McCawley and Grellman, this is a true American Classic.

Lot 24 is the Finest Known Bisected Obverse 1793 Sheldon-14, a R5 and residing in an AU-53 PCGS holder.  McCawley and Grellman give this coin a grade of EF-45.  With an estimate of $100,000 and UP, given the exquisite nature and rank of the coin, this is surely a figure which will be exceeded.

As we continue, Lot 31 is another remarkable mint state large cent.  This lot is the lustrous 1794 Sheldon-18b, Head of 1793 with Edge of 1794 and is a R4.  PCGS graded this coin as MS-63 (tied for the finest they have graded) whereas McCawley and Grellman assign a grade of MS-60.  Estimated value for this coin is $100,000.

Lot 74 is the Finest Known 1794 Sheldon-45 (R5+), and the finest by a wide margin.   There is no roughness or planchet flaws on this coin which is from the Oswald group of mint state early dates.  PCGS graded the coin MS-65 RB, and McCawley and Grellman concur.  An absolutely beautiful specimen with an auction estimate of $100,000 and UP.

Lot 95 is a Gem 1794 Sheldon-59 (R3-), another Oswald coin graded MS 66 RB by PCGS.  McCawley and Grellman give the coin a grade of MS 65+ and note that it is certainly one of the finest 1794 cents of any die variety.  An incredible gem in all respects as well as being from the famous Oswald collection.   An auction estimate of $100,000 and UP.

Lot 101 is a Choice Mint State 1794 Sheldon-64 with Missing Fraction Bar, graded MS-64 RB by PCGS with an R5- rating.  McCawley and Grellman assign a grade of MS-63 to this choice steel brown coin with ample mint red color remaining.   Another coin with an auction estimate of $100,000 and UP.  Surely a true rarity with a PCGS population of 1 and none finer at PCGS for the variety.

Lot 185 is a Gem 1796 Draped Bust Sheldon-110 with an R3+ rating and graded MS-66 BN by PCGS and MS 65 by McCawley and Grellman.  Tremendous coin, possessing highly lustrous steel brown surfaces which have eloquently faded from the underlying mint red color which still remains strong in the protected areas.  An incredible gem which makes the large cent enthusiast gasps for breath and weak at the knees.

Lot 531 is the Unique Certified Mint State 1804 Sheldon-266c Large Cent graded MS-63 BN by PCGS with an R2 rarity rating.  This is the Sheldon Plate Coin.  McCawley and Grellman assign a grade of AU-58.  It is worth reading the description of this coin to understand the disparity in grade.  In any event, this is the finest known in both census lists.  This coin is a true prize for the most discerning collector of Early American Coppers.

Finally, also offeredd in this sale is the Unique Sheldon-Holmes Color Set.  This set consist of 6 Colonials and 60 Large Cents assembled by Dr. Sheldon and sold intact to Dan in 1976.   Auction estimate is $20,000-UP.  

We all eagerly await September 6, 2009 to learn the outcome of his historical sale.

We also wish Dan the very best and look forward to the remaining three sales in 2010.

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